This Presidential Proclamation, issued by President Donald J. Trump on June 4, 2026, grants a full, complete, and unconditional pardon to Stephen E. Buyer, citing his distinguished and productive career in the United States Army Judge Advocate General's Corps and as a Member of the U.S. House of Representatives from Indiana.

The decision was made pursuant to Article II, Section 2 of the Constitution and followed the advice and recommendation of numerous endorsing individuals, including several members of Congress and former officials, with the Attorney General tasked to effectuate the issuance of the pardon certificate.

This Presidential Action mandates comprehensive reforms to U.S. customs enforcement, asserting that stronger measures are crucial for national security, foreign policy, and the economy.

The order directs the Secretary of Homeland Security to revise regulations within 180 days to enforce higher accountability standards for Importers of Record (IORs), including requiring tangible domestic assets or increased bonding, mandating detailed disclosure of ownership and supply chain data, and imposing stricter rules for foreign IORs, such as prohibiting their use of informal entry.

Furthermore, the action targets enhanced enforcement penalties for noncompliance, streamlined disposal of illegal imports, and established vetting procedures to ensure all parties involved in importing maintain 'good standing' with Customs and Border Protection (CBP).

This Presidential Action orders the implementation of Schedule Policy/Career within the excepted service for policy-influencing federal positions, citing the need to enhance accountability for employees in roles critical to the President's agenda.

The order amends numerous Civil Service Rules and previous Executive Orders, specifically detailing how existing policy-determining positions will be transferred into this new schedule, while also directing agencies to establish recognition programs, and mandating transparent notification procedures for affected employees.

This Presidential Action establishes a national policy focused on maintaining U.S. leadership in Artificial Intelligence (AI) by simultaneously encouraging innovation and strengthening national security against evolving AI-related threats.

The action directs various departments, including War, Homeland Security, and the Treasury, to immediately upgrade federal system cyber defenses, prioritize the defense of National Security Systems, and establish a voluntary information-sharing arrangement with AI developers regarding "covered frontier models" to assess potential risks before public release.

Furthermore, the Attorney General is tasked with prioritizing the criminal prosecution of individuals who misuse AI to illegally access or damage computer systems.

The document formally announces a series of nominations sent by the President to the Senate for their advice and consent, primarily comprising individuals designated for ambassadorships across numerous countries, key domestic roles such as U.S. Attorneys and leadership positions within the Department of Health and Human Services, the Department of State, and regulatory bodies like the International Trade Commission and the Consumer Product Safety Commission.

Additionally, the President formally withdrew one prior nomination for a U.S. Marshal position.

This Presidential Memorandum directs the Director of the Office of Personnel Management (OPM) to approve the use of critical position pay authority for up to 400 federal positions designated to support national security investment programs, particularly those involving critical minerals and advanced materials.

This grants agencies the ability to set basic pay rates up to $400,000 for these roles, facilitating the rapid recruitment and retention of highly specialized engineering, financial, legal, and investment professionals necessary to secure strategic supply chains and bolster national defense and economic security.

The President issued a proclamation for Memorial Day, May 25, 2026, honoring the American heroes who died defending the nation's liberty and acknowledging the sacrifice of those killed in service, including 13 members of the Joint Force lost in Operation Epic Fury.

The proclamation calls upon the American people to observe Memorial Day as a day of prayer for permanent peace, designates 11:00 a.m. local time for united prayer, and requests citizens observe the National Moment of Remembrance at 3:00 p.m. local time. Furthermore, the President directs that the flag be flown at half-staff until noon on all government buildings and requests citizens do the same from their homes.

This document page, titled 'Presidential Actions,' serves as a notification that the President has formally sent new nominations to the Senate for confirmation, specifically naming Charles Baldis for Special Counsel and Jules Hurst III for Under Secretary of Defense (Comptroller), allowing the legislative branch to begin its review and confirmation process for these executive roles.