Labor Directives
This document publicly announces the transmission of several presidential nominations to the Senate for their consideration and confirmation.
Specifically, the nominations include James Andrew Crowell IV and Stuart Gordon Nash for Associate Judge positions on the District of Columbia Court of Appeals, each for a fifteen-year term, and Matthew R. Byrne for the position of United States District Judge for the Southern District of Ohio.
National Homeownership Month, 2026
This Presidential Proclamation officially declares June 2026 as National Homeownership Month, using the occasion to frame the administration's efforts as actively reversing a housing affordability crisis inherited from the previous administration.
The President asserts success through actions like issuing an Executive Order for price relief, directing Fannie Mae and Freddie Mac to purchase mortgage-backed securities to lower borrowing costs, and banning large institutional investors from buying single-family homes.
The proclamation concludes by urging Congress to enact permanent housing reforms and vows continued commitment to ensuring homes belong to families rather than corporations.
Restoring American Commercial Fishing in the Pacific
This Presidential Proclamation modifies prior Executive Actions (Proclamations 8031, 8335, 8337, and 9478) that established or expanded Marine National Monuments, specifically by removing certain monument-based prohibitions on commercial fishing in specified zones within the Mariana Trench Marine National Monument, the Papahānaumokuākea Marine National Monument, and surrounding Rose Atoll.
The President determined that existing comprehensive Federal laws, such as the Magnuson-Stevens Fishery Conservation and Management Act, provide sufficient authority to manage and conserve marine resources sustainably, thereby allowing for restored economic access for United States flagged commercial fishing vessels in these previously restricted areas.
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.
Nominations and Withdrawal Sent to the Senate
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.
Removing Unnecessary and Counterproductive Restrictions on Access to Federal Lands
This Presidential Action, issued on May 29, 2026, revokes Executive Order 11644 and Executive Order 11989, which previously governed the designation of off-road vehicle use on public lands.
The President determined that these 50-year-old orders imposed unnecessary burdens and vague criteria inefficiently, and that existing comprehensive statutory authorities provide a superior framework for managing Federal lands.
The action directs relevant agency heads to initiate rulemaking to rescind or revise regulations implementing the revoked orders, aiming to increase public access, recreational opportunities, and restore balanced land management by replacing subjective standards with statutorily grounded rules.