President Trump issued a proclamation granting a two-year exemption from new ethylene oxide emissions standards for specific sterilization facilities.

This action is intended to prevent shortages of sterile medical equipment, deemed critical for both civilian and military medical systems.

The proclamation cites the lack of commercially viable technology to comply with the new standards and declares the exemption essential for national security.

The exemption delays implementation of Environmental Protection Agency’s (EPA) April 2024 rule.

President Trump issued a proclamation granting a two-year exemption from specific Clean Air Act regulations for listed chemical manufacturing facilities.

The exemption, justified by national security concerns and the unavailability of necessary compliance technologies, aims to protect the domestic chemical industry and reduce reliance on foreign producers.

The proclamation identifies several facilities across multiple states and asserts that the temporary exemption will allow these facilities to continue operation while solutions to comply with the HON Rule are developed.

President Trump issued a memorandum to address what he claims is excessive and wasteful spending in the Medicaid program.

The memorandum directs the Secretary of Health and Human Services to take action to eliminate waste, fraud, and abuse within Medicaid and to align Medicaid payment rates with those of Medicare—a move the president characterizes as necessary to protect the financial stability of both programs and ensure access to care for seniors and vulnerable groups.

The President contends that the Biden administration enabled states to circumvent cost controls resulting in unsustainable spending.

President Trump proclaimed May 2025 as National Physical Fitness and Sports Month.

The proclamation emphasizes the importance of prioritizing public health and well-being, particularly regarding sports participation, especially among youth.

It highlights previous executive actions supporting children's participation in sports while simultaneously protecting women's sports.

The President calls on Americans to incorporate fitness and sports into daily life, aiming to create a healthier and stronger nation.

President Trump's May 23, 2025, executive order, "Restoring Gold Standard Science," aims to rebuild public trust in federal science.

The order mandates that agencies adopt "Gold Standard Science" principles, emphasizing reproducibility, transparency, and unbiased peer review.

It addresses concerns about misleading scientific information used in past government decisions, encouraging agencies to readily share data, acknowledge uncertainties, and apply a weight-of-evidence approach to analyses.

The order also reinstates pre-2021 scientific integrity policies, revokes certain related changes from 2021-2025, and promotes internal agency processes to investigate violations.

President Donald J. Trump issued an executive order to address the high cost of prescription drugs in the United States.

The order mandates that the government secure the lowest prices paid by other developed nations for pharmaceuticals.

To achieve this, it instructs various federal agencies—including the Secretaries of Commerce and Health and Human Services—to utilize a multi-pronged approach involving negotiations, potential rulemaking, and legal action against anti-competitive practices.

Failure by pharmaceutical companies to comply with the new pricing goals could trigger stricter regulatory measures, including direct-to-consumer sales facilitation at the most-favored-nation price and the possible certification to Congress for importation of lower-cost drugs from other developed countries.

The order also addresses potential legal and budgetary challenges related to its implementation.

President Donald J. Trump issued an executive order addressing the inadequate treatment of veterans by the Federal Government.

The order establishes the National Center for Warrior Independence on the West Los Angeles VA campus to house and support homeless veterans.

It directs the reallocation of funds and prioritizes improved accountability within the Department of Veterans Affairs.

Furthermore, it mandates efforts to reduce wait times for healthcare appointments and expand services, including exploring options for care at military treatment facilities.

President Donald J. Trump's May 7, 2025 proclamation designates May 2025 as National Foster Care Month.

The proclamation acknowledges the vital role foster families play in providing care for over 360,000 children annually and emphasizes the importance of supporting these families and children.

It also highlights the Family First Prevention Services Act, aimed at keeping families together through evidence-based interventions.

The President's call to action encourages all Americans to find ways to support children and youth in foster care and to recognize the contributions of foster parents.