Justice Directives
Nominations Sent to the Senate
This document, titled 'Presidential Actions,' officially notifies the Senate of new nominations for various high-level federal positions, including Under Secretaries at the Treasury and Homeland Security, positions on regulatory boards like the NTSB and NLRB, U.S. Attorneys, and Ambassadors to foreign nations.
Additionally, the document records the withdrawal of a previously submitted nomination for the Ambassador to the Republic of El Salvador.
This Presidential Action addresses the perceived crisis in college sports driven by escalating financial arms races in football and basketball, coupled with inconsistent rules on athlete pay and eligibility resulting from judicial rulings and state legislation.
The order establishes new definitions for 'Improper financial activities' and 'Fraudulent NIL scheme,' and mandates executive agencies to assess compliance with new standards concerning eligibility, transfers, and revenue-sharing for federally funded institutions, effective August 1, 2026.
It strongly encourages Congress to pass legislation while simultaneously directing the Attorney General to challenge conflicting state laws and urging the relevant interstate athletic governing body to adopt specific national standards to protect women's and Olympic sports and ensure institutional financial responsibility.
Adjusting Imports of Pharmaceuticals and Pharmaceutical Ingredients into the United States
This Presidential Proclamation directs adjustments to the importation of patented pharmaceuticals and associated active pharmaceutical ingredients (APIs) based on a finding that current import levels threaten national security by creating overreliance on foreign supply chains for critical medications.
The President imposes a 100% ad valorem tariff on these imports, while simultaneously offering reduced rates (20% or 0%) to companies that commit to or achieve onshoring of production and pricing agreements, and grants zero tariffs to certain specialized pharmaceutical categories.
The action also directs federal departments to pursue negotiation agreements to further secure domestic supply and requires monitoring of generic drug imports, though no immediate tariffs are placed on generics.
Ensuring Citizenship Verification and Integrity in Federal Elections
This Presidential Action mandates significant steps to ensure that only eligible U.S. citizens participate in Federal elections, asserting the President's duty to enforce election laws and maintain public confidence.
The order directs the Department of Homeland Security and the Social Security Administration to compile and transmit State Citizenship Lists—containing verified citizens eligible to vote—to state election officials.
Furthermore, it mandates the Postmaster General to initiate rulemaking within the USPS to require unique, trackable identifiers (like barcodes) on outbound official election mail envelopes for absentee or mail-in ballots, and it directs the Attorney General to prioritize investigations into violations related to issuing ballots to non-citizens.
The action also outlines procedures for data sharing, enforcement, and compliance deadlines.
The President issued a memorandum to the Secretary of Homeland Security and the Director of the Office of Management and Budget in response to the ongoing Department of Homeland Security shutdown, which had caused TSA employees to work without pay for six weeks.
Citing an emergency situation compromising national security due to significant TSA staffing shortfalls and declining morale, the directive orders the responsible parties to use existing funds reasonably linked to TSA operations to compensate affected employees and officers for pay and benefits lost during the shutdown, pending the restoration of regular appropriations by Congress.
Addressing DEI Discrimination by Federal Contractors
This Presidential Action, issued on March 26, 2026, establishes the policy of the United States to promote economy and efficiency in federal contracting by prohibiting racially discriminatory Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion (DEI) activities among federal contractors and subcontractors.
The order defines such activities as disparate treatment based on race or ethnicity in employment, contracting, or program participation, and mandates that all federal contracts must include a specific clause requiring contractors to refrain from these practices, furnish necessary information for compliance verification, and face contract suspension or termination for violations.
The action also tasks the Office of Management and Budget and the Department of Justice with issuing guidance and pursuing appropriate enforcement actions, including consideration under the False Claims Act.
This Presidential Action orders the further continuance of the Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) Review Council, established by Executive Order 14180 and continued by Executive Order 14378, extending its existence until 10 days after its required report submission or May 29, 2026, whichever is earlier.
The order additionally delegates the functions of the President related to the Federal Advisory Committee Act concerning this council to the Secretary of Homeland Security and explicitly supersedes the relevant sections of the prior continuation order, Executive Order 14378.
Establishing the Task Force to Eliminate Fraud
This Presidential Action establishes the Task Force to Eliminate Fraud within the Executive Office of the President, chaired by the Vice President, to develop and implement a comprehensive national strategy against fraud, waste, and abuse in federally funded benefit programs administered by states.
The order cites extensive fraud in programs like SNAP and Medicaid, often exacerbated by lax state controls and alleged political motivations, and directs the Task Force to mandate minimum anti-fraud standards, improve eligibility verification, coordinate data sharing, and pursue enforcement actions, including examination of withholding funds from non-compliant jurisdictions.