Executive Order Tracker 2025

Executive Order Title

Date Issued

Summary

Initial Rescissions of Harmful Executive Orders and Actions

20-Jan-25

This EO revokes over 50 executive orders, memoranda, and proclamations from the prior administration, focusing on removing DEI policies, climate regulations, and pandemic-related directives. It directs agencies to immediately cease implementation of these policies and tasks leadership to identify additional orders to rescind within 45 days.

Ending the Weaponization of the Federal Government

20-Jan-25

This EO directs the Attorney General and the Director of National Intelligence to review past actions by federal law enforcement and the Intelligence Community over the last 4 years. It seeks to identify and address politically motivated investigations, prosecutions, and enforcement actions. It mandates compliance with document retention policies and highlights instances of noncompliance for review.

Restoring Freedom of Speech and Ending Federal Censorship

20-Jan-25

This EO prohibits federal departments, agencies, and employees from using government resources to infringe upon constitutionally protected speech. It mandates an investigation by the Attorney General into past censorship actions, particularly those involving coercion of third parties like social media companies, and requires a report with remedial recommendations.

Putting America First in International Environmental Agreements

20-Jan-25

This EO directs the United States to withdraw from the Paris Agreement and similar international climate agreements, cease financial commitments made under these agreements, and rescind the U.S. International Climate Finance Plan. It prioritizes U.S. economic growth and fiscal restraint in future international environmental agreements.

Application of Protecting Americans From Foreign Adversary Controlled Applications Act to TikTok

20-Jan-25

This EO delays enforcement of the Protecting Americans from Foreign Adversary Controlled Applications Act as it applies to TikTok for 75 days to allow the Administration to assess national security concerns and avoid abrupt shutdowns. It instructs the Attorney General to issue guidance ensuring no penalties are applied for noncompliance during the delay period.

Withdrawing the United States from the World Health Organization

20-Jan-25

This EO announces the United States’ intention to withdraw from the WHO, citing its mishandling of global health crises, lack of reform, and disproportionate financial demands. It revokes prior actions to remain in the WHO, halts funding and personnel support, and directs the identification of alternative global health partners.

Restoring Accountability to Policy-Influencing Positions Within the Federal Workforce

20-Jan-25

This EO reinstates and amends the prior administration’s EO 13957, creating “Schedule Policy/Career” to classify policy-influencing federal positions. It streamlines accountability measures for underperforming or insubordinate federal employees and emphasizes the President’s executive authority over policy-making roles.

Clarifying the Military’s Role in Protecting the Territorial Integrity of the United States

20-Jan-25

Orders the military to take an active role in securing the U.S. southern border against mass migration, narcotics trafficking, and human smuggling.

Holding Former Government Officials Accountable for Election Interference and Improper Disclosure of Sensitive Governmental Information

20-Jan-25

Revokes security clearances of former intelligence officials accused of political manipulation.

Realigning the United States Refugee Admissions Program

20-Jan-25

Suspends the U.S. Refugee Admissions Program (USRAP) pending review. Requires state and local involvement in refugee resettlement decisions.

Unleashing American Energy

20-Jan-25

Eliminates energy-related regulations, promotes domestic energy production, revokes prior climate-focused executive orders, and ends mandates favoring electric vehicles (EVs).

Protecting the Meaning and Value of American Citizenship

20-Jan-25

Revises birthright citizenship policies by clarifying that individuals born in the U.S. are not automatically granted citizenship if their parents do not have lawful permanent residency or U.S. citizenship. Directs agencies to enforce this restriction in issuing citizenship documents.

Restoring the Death Penalty and Protecting Public Safety

20-Jan-25

Reaffirms federal support for capital punishment, instructing the Attorney General to seek the death penalty aggressively, especially in cases involving murders of law-enforcement officers or crimes by undocumented aliens. Directs the Justice Department to ensure states have lethal injection drugs and to push for overturning Supreme Court precedents limiting capital punishment. Also orders the reassessment of commutations granted to certain death-row inmates under the previous administration.

Protecting the United States from Foreign Terrorists and Other National Security and Public Safety Threats

20-Jan-25

Strengthens vetting and screening measures for foreign nationals entering the U.S. Directs federal agencies to assess and enhance security protocols to prevent individuals with terrorist affiliations or hostile ideologies from obtaining visas or entry. Mandates reviews of visa programs and recommends suspensions for countries that fail to meet U.S. vetting standards.

Reevaluating and Realigning United States Foreign Aid

20-Jan-25

Pauses all new foreign development aid obligations for 90 days while a comprehensive review is conducted to assess program efficiency and alignment with U.S. foreign policy. Programs may resume if deemed consistent with national interests. Final determinations on continuing, modifying, or ceasing aid programs will be made by agency heads and the Secretary of State.

America First Policy Directive to the Secretary of State

20-Jan-25

Directs the Secretary of State to ensure all foreign policy actions, programs, and personnel decisions align with an “America First” agenda that prioritizes U.S. interests above global commitments.

Establishing and Implementing the President’s “Department of Government Efficiency”

20-Jan-25

Creates the Department of Government Efficiency (DOGE) to modernize federal technology and software, aiming to improve inter-agency collaboration, IT infrastructure, and data security. Renames the U.S. Digital Service (USDS) and establishes temporary task forces in agencies to implement efficiency initiatives.

Defending Women from Gender Ideology Extremism and Restoring Biological Truth to the Federal Government

20-Jan-25

Directs all federal agencies to recognize only two biological sexes, male and female, in all legal and administrative policies. Orders the removal of gender identity-based terminology and policies in federal documents, funding, and programs. Mandates updates to federal identification documents to reflect biological sex instead of gender identity.

Reforming the Federal Hiring Process and Restoring Merit to Government Service

20-Jan-25

Directs federal agencies to prioritize merit-based hiring, eliminating considerations based on race, sex, or ideological commitments. Aims to reduce time-to-hire, improve candidate communication, and modernize recruitment technology. Requires the development of a Federal Hiring Plan focused on efficiency, constitutional dedication, and technical expertise..

Ending Radical and Wasteful Government DEI Programs and Preferencing

20-Jan-25

Directs all federal agencies to eliminate diversity, equity, and inclusion (DEI) and related programs, including DEIA and environmental justice initiatives. Orders the termination of DEI-related offices, grants, training, and performance requirements. Agencies must assess and report on the impact and costs of previous DEI programs and ensure compliance with the new policy.

Designating Cartels and Other Organizations as Foreign Terrorist Organizations and Specially Designated Global Terrorists

20-Jan-25

Declares a national emergency to address the threats posed by transnational criminal organizations such as drug cartels, MS-13, and Tren de Aragua. Directs federal agencies to assess and designate these organizations as Foreign Terrorist Organizations (FTOs) or Specially Designated Global Terrorists (SDGTs), which enables enhanced law enforcement and financial sanctions.

Restoring Names That Honor American Greatness

20-Jan-25

Directs federal agencies to restore historic names to landmarks, including renaming Mount Denali back to Mount McKinley. Orders a review of geographic naming decisions to align with an agenda of honoring American historical figures. Also directs renaming the Gulf of Mexico to the “Gulf of America.”

Ending Illegal Discrimination and Restoring Merit-Based Opportunity

21-Jan-25

Revokes executive orders and policies promoting diversity, equity, and inclusion (DEI) in federal hiring, contracting, and grant-making. Directs agencies to enforce existing civil rights laws without race- or sex-based preferences and to eliminate DEI-related funding, training, and requirements. Encourages private-sector compliance with anti-discrimination laws.

Designation of Ansar Allah as a Foreign Terrorist Organization

22-Jan-25

Directs the U.S. government to designate Ansar Allah (the Houthis) as a Foreign Terrorist Organization (FTO) due to attacks on U.S. personnel, regional partners, and commercial shipping. Mandates a review of organizations working with USAID in Yemen to identify potential ties to Ansar Allah. Calls for action to disrupt funding sources and operations supporting the group.

Strengthening American Leadership in Digital Financial Technology

23-Jan-25

Promotes U.S. leadership in blockchain and digital assets while protecting financial freedom. Prohibits the creation of a Central Bank Digital Currency (CBDC) in the U.S. and supports the growth of stablecoins. Establishes a regulatory review process for digital asset policies and creates a President’s Working Group on Digital Asset Markets to recommend legislative and regulatory changes.

Declassification of Records Concerning the Assassinations of President John F. Kennedy, Senator Robert F. Kennedy, and the Reverend Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr.

23-Jan-25

Orders the full release of all federal records related to the assassinations of JFK, RFK, and MLK. Aims to end decades of secrecy, directing the Director of National Intelligence and Attorney General to devise a plan for declassification. Seeks to ensure transparency and fulfill the public interest in understanding these historical events.

President’s Council of Advisors on Science and Technology

23-Jan-25

Establishes a new advisory council (PCAST) to guide national policy on science, technology, and innovation. Composed of experts from academia, industry, and government, the council will provide recommendations on national security, economic competitiveness, and technological leadership, particularly in AI, quantum computing, and biotech.

Removing Barriers to American Leadership in Artificial Intelligence

23-Jan-25

Revokes the previous AI “Safe, Secure, and Trustworthy” directive (EO 14110) and calls for an action plan to strengthen U.S. leadership in AI. Emphasizes removing “ideological bias” from AI development and ensuring that no federal rules block innovation. Instructs top advisors to revise or rescind existing AI-related policies that impede competitiveness, while updating OMB guidance to align with a more pro-innovation approach.

Council to Assess the Federal Emergency Management Agency

24-Jan-25

Establishes a review council to evaluate FEMA’s effectiveness in disaster response, financial management, and operational priorities. Directs an assessment of FEMA’s resource allocation, efficiency, and potential political biases in aid distribution. The council will provide recommendations to improve FEMA’s responsiveness and role in state and local disaster relief efforts.

Emergency Measures to Provide Water Resources in California and Improve Disaster Response in Certain Areas

24-Jan-25

Orders federal agencies to take emergency actions to ensure adequate water resources in Southern California for wildfire prevention and response. Overrides certain state policies and environmental restrictions to maximize water deliveries. Directs FEMA and HUD to expedite housing aid and infrastructure rebuilding for disaster-affected communities.

Enforcing the Hyde Amendment

24-Jan-25

Reaffirms and enforces the Hyde Amendment, which prohibits the use of federal funds for elective abortions. Revokes previous executive orders that expanded federal funding for abortion services. Directs the Office of Management and Budget to issue guidance ensuring compliance across federal agencies.

Protecting the American People Against Invasion

20-Jan-25

Directs federal agencies to fully enforce immigration laws, prioritize deportation of inadmissible aliens, and dismantle criminal cartels and trafficking networks. Revokes previous executive orders that relaxed immigration policies. Establishes Homeland Security Task Forces nationwide to support enforcement and detention of removable aliens. Encourages voluntary departure for undocumented individuals and restricts federal funding to sanctuary jurisdictions.

Unleashing Alaska’s Extraordinary Resource Potential

20-Jan-25

This executive order aims to maximize the development of Alaska’s abundant natural resources, including energy, minerals, timber, and seafood. It directs federal agencies to expedite permitting and leasing processes, prioritize liquefied natural gas (LNG) projects, and reverse previous restrictions on resource development in areas such as the Arctic National Wildlife Refuge. The order also emphasizes the importance of Alaska’s resources for national economic and security interests.

The Iron Dome for America

27-Jan-25

This executive order directs the development and deployment of a next-generation missile defense shield to protect the United States from advanced aerial threats, including ballistic, hypersonic, and cruise missiles. It mandates the acceleration of space-based sensor layers, the creation of space-based interceptors

Additional Measures to Combat Anti‑Semitism

29-Jan-25

Directs the head of each executive department or agency to submit a report to identify civil and criminal authorities that may be used to curb or combat antisemitism. Also directs the Secretaries of State, Education and Homeland Security to recommend how to familiarize institutions of higher education with the law regarding inadmissibility for nation security reasons.

Celebrating America’s 250th Birthday

29-Jan-25

Establishes a White House Task Force on Celebrating America’s 250th BDay

Expanding Educational Freedom and Opportunity for Families

29-Jan-25

Establishes policy supporting school choice and directs Sec of Education to have “education freedom” as a priority within descretionary grant programs.

Protecting Children From Chemical And Surgical Mutilation

28-Jan-25

Defines mutilation to mean “gender affirming care” including puberty blockers, hormones or surgical procedures. Directs agencies providing funding to medical institutions to ensure the institutions end the chemical and sugical mutilation of children.

Reinstating Service Members Discharged Under The Military’s COVID‑19 Vaccination Mandate

27-Jan-25

Makes reinstatement available to all military personnel who were discharged solely for refusal to receive the Covid vaccine

Restoring America’s Fighting Force

27-Jan-25

Directs Secs of Defense and Homeland Secruity to abolish DEI offices and cease engagement in other DEI related initiatives.

Prioritizing Military Excellence And Readiness

27-Jan-25

Directs Sec of Defense to issue directives prohibiting identification-based pronoun usage. Prohibits Armed Forces from, absent operational necessity, permitting males from using femaile facilities and vice versa. Revokes EO 14004(enabling all qualified americans to serve)

Declaring a National Energy Emergency

20-Jan-25

Directs heads of executive departments and agencies to identify and exercise emergency authorities to advance domestic energy sources; directs EPA Administrator to considerissuing emergency fuel waivers.

Securing Our Borders

20-Jan-25

Directs Secs of Defense and Homeland Security to contstruct physical barriers along and deploy personnel to the southern border, implement the “remain in Mexico” policy and prioritize prosecution of border-related offenses.

Ending Radical Indoctrination in K-12 Schooling

29-Jan-25

Directs Secretary of Education and other cabinet members to develop an “Ending Indoctrination Strategy” to eliminate federal funding for “illegal and discriminatory treatment and indoctrination in K-12 schools” including based on “gender ideology” and “discriminatory equity ideology”

Unleashing Prosperity Through Deregulation

31-Jan-25

Directs all agencies and departments who propose new regulations in 2025 must simultaneously “identify atleast 10 existing regulations to be repealed” and to ensujre thatthe total incrementalcost ofall new andrepealedregulationsis “significantly less than zero”

Imposing Duties to Address the Situation at Our Southern Border

1-Feb-25

Imposes a 25% rate of duty on all goods that are products of Mexico until the president determines that “the government of Mexico has taken adequate steps to alleviate the illegal migration andillicit drug crisis.”

Imposing Duties to Address the Synthetic Opioid Supply Chain in the People’s Republic of China

1-Feb-25

Imposes a 10% rate of duty on all goods that are products of the People’s Republic of China (PRC) until the president determines that “the PRC government has taken adequate steps toalleviate the opiod crisis.

Imposing Duties to Address the Flow of illicit Drugs Across Our Northern Border

1-Feb-25

Imposes a10% rate of duty on all “energy or energy recources” (including oil, natural gas, and coal) that are products of Canada and a 25% rate of duty on all other products of Canada.

Progress on the Situation At Our Southern Border

3-Feb-25

the 25% tariff is paused until 3/4/25

A Plan for Establishing a United States Sovereign Wealth Fund

3-Feb-25

Directs Sec of Treasure and Commerce todevelop a plan for establishing a sovereign wealth fund

Progress on the Situation At Our Northern Border

3-Feb-25

The 10% and 25% tariffs are paused until 3/4/25

Withdrawing the United States From and Ending Funding to Certain united Nations Organizations and Reviewing United States Support to All International Organizations

4-Feb-25

Declares that the U.S. will not participate in the United Nations Human Rights Council (UNHRC); directs Secretary of State to review whether continued membership in the United Nations Educational, Scientific, and Cultural Organization (UNESCO) supports U.S. interests; directs agencies and executive departments to withhold all funds from the United Nations Relief and Works Agency for Palestine Refugees in the Near East (UNRWA)

Keeping Men Out of Women’s Sports

5-Feb-25

Directs Sec of Education to affirmatively protect “all-female athletic opportunities and all-female locker rooms,” including by prioritizing Title IX enforcement actions against and rescinding funding to educational programs that violate this policy; directs Sec of State to promote this policy among international bodies, including the UN and the International Olympic Committee; directs the Secs of State and Homeland Security to adjust policies “permitting admission to the United States of males seeking to participate in women’s sports.”

Amendment to Duties Addressing the Synthetic Opioid Supply Chain in the People’s Republic of China

5-Feb-25

Permits duty-free de minimis treatment to continue for goods imported from China until the Sec of Commerce determines systems are in place to adequately collect tariff revenue for these goods.

Eradicating Anti-Christian Bias

6-Feb-25

Establishes a Task force to Eradicate Anti-Christian Bias located within the DOJ, tasked with reviewing legislation and agency actions to identify “anti-Christian policies, practices or conduct” and recommending executive or legislative actions to protect religious liberty.

Imposing Sanctions on the International Criminal Court

6-Feb-25

Finds that the International Criminal Court (ICC) “has engaged in illegitimate and baseless actions targeting America and our close ally Israel”; declares a national emergency to address the threat posed by the ICC; defines “protected person” to include any U.S. person or person of a U.S. ally that is not part of the ICC; orders that any foreign person who engaged in or materially supported the ICC’s efforts to investigate a “protected person” shall be blocked from transferring or dealing in any property based in or under the control of the U.S

Protecting Second Amendment Rights

7-Feb-25

Directs Attorney General to examine actions of all agencies and executive departments “to assess any ongoing infringements of the Second Amendment rights of our citizens” and propose a plan “to protect the Second Amendment rights of all Americans.

Establishment of the White House Faith Office

7-Feb-25

Establishes White House Faith Office with responsibility to “empower faith-based entities, community organizations, and houses of worship to serve families and communities” by collaborating with agencies and executive departments.

Addressing Egregious Actions of The Republic of South Africa

7-Feb-25

Directs all executive departments and agencies to stop foreign aid and assistance to South Africa; directs Secretaries of State and Homeland Security “to prioritize humanitarian relief, including admission and resettlement through the United States Refugee Admissions Program, for Afrikaners in South Africa who are victims of unjust racial discrimination.”

Ending Procurement and Forced Use of Paper Straws

10-Feb-25

Directs Executive departments and agencies to stop purchasing paper straws and eliminate any policies designed to disfavor plastic straws.

Eliminating the Federal Executive Institute

10-Feb-25

Directs the Director of the Office of Personnel Management to eliminate the Federal Executive Institute, which provided leadership training to federal employees

Pausing Foreign Corrupt Practices Act Enforcement to Further American Economic and National Security

10-Feb-25

Directs Attorney General to, for 180 days after the order, not initiate any new Foreign Corrupt Practices Act (FCPA) investigations or enforcement actions and review all existing FCPA investigations or actions for consistency with “Presidential foreign policy prerogatives”; authorizes the Attorney General to extend the pause for an additional 180 days, if appropriate.

Implementing the President’s “Department of Government Efficiency” Workforce Optimization Initiative

11-Feb-25

Directs the Director of the Office of Management and Budget to require all agencies to hire no more than one employee for every four employees that depart, with exceptions for positions related to public safety, immigration enforcement, and law enforcement; directs each agency head to i) consult with the Department of Government Efficiency to develop a plan for hiring new career appointments and 2) prepare to initiate large-scale reductions in force, with a focus on temporary employees and those in DEI roles or performing functions suspended by the Trump administration; directs the Director of the Office of Personnel Management to initiate rulemaking adding criteria to the regulation setting suitability standards for competitive and Senior Executive Service positions.

One Voice for America’s Foreign Relations

12-Feb-25

Directs Secretary of State to reform Foreign Service program and hiring and retention standards “to ensure a workforce that is committed to faithful implementation of the President’s foreign policy.

Establishing the President’s Make America Healthy Again Commission

13-Feb-25

Establishes a commission, chaired by the Secretary of Health and Human Services, and directs the commission to submit a “Make Our Children Healthy Again Assessment” analyzing the threat that medications, food ingredients, and other exposures pose to children’s health and taking steps to “restore the integrity of science,” followed by a strategy based on the findings of the children’s health assessment.

Establishing the National Energy Dominance Council

14-Feb-25

Establishes a council,chaired by the Secretary of the Interior,and directsthecouncil to advise the president onwaysto increase American energy production.

Keeping Education Accessible and Ending Covid-19 Vaccine Mandates in Schools

15-Feb-25

Directs Secretary of Education to issue guidelines regarding “parental authority, religious freedom, disability accommodations, and equal protection under law, as relevant to coercive COVID-19 school mandates” and prepare a plan to end such mandates, including through the possibility of withholding federal funding from schools that do not comply with the guidelines.

Expanding Access to InVitro Fertilization

18-Feb-25

Directs Assistant to the President for Domestic Policy to prepare a list of policy recommendations for protecting access to and reducing the cost of IVF treatment.

Ensuring Accountability for All Agencies

18-Feb-25

Revises Executive Order 12866, which requires review of significant regulatory actions, to remove exemption for independent regulatory agencies; directs the Director of the Office of Management and Budget to (i) establish performance standards and management objectives for heads of independent agencies and (ii) review independent agencies’ regulatory objectives and adjust the agencies’ apportionments of appropriations as needed to advance presidential priorities; directs head of each independent agency to establish an internal White House Liaison position and regularly coordinate polices and priorities with the White House; orders that the President and Attorney General’s interpretation of a law is authoritative for the entire executive branch and that no executive branch employee may advance a contrary interpretation, including in regulations, guidance, or litigation.

Ending Taxpayer Subsidization of Open Borders

19-Feb-25

Directs heads of all executive departments and agencies to take actions to ensure federal funds do not go to “illegal aliens” or to “sanctuary” states and localities that “facilitate the subsidization or promotion of illegal immigration”; directs the Director of the Office of Management and Budget and the Administrator of the U.S. DOGE Service to recommend additional actions “to align Federal spending with the purposes of this order.”

Ensuring Lawful Governance and Implementing the President’s “Department of Government Efficiency” Deregulatory Initiative

19-Feb-25

Directs all agency heads to coordinate with their DOGE Team Lead, the Director of the Office of Management and Budget, and, as appropriate, the Attorney General to (i) identify and develop a plan to modify or rescind all regulations that exceed the scope of federal or executive power, are not authorized by clear statutory authority, or impose undue burdens on private parties and the economy, (ii) deprioritize and, as appropriate, terminate all enforcement actions based on the identified regulations, and (iii) consider the factors set out in this order when evaluating potential new regulations.

Commencing the Reduction of the Federal Bureaucracy

19-Feb-25

Orders that four entities (the Presidio Trust, Inter-American Foundation, U.S. African Development Foundation, and U.S. Institute of Peace) be reduced to the minimum functions and personnel required by law; directs the Director of the Office of Personnel Management to withdraw the regulations creating the Federal Executive Boards and Presidential Management Fellows Program; directs the appropriate agency heads to, within fourteen days, terminate six federal advisory committees (the Advisory Committee on Voluntary Foreign Aid, Academic Research Council, Credit Union Advisory Council, Community Bank Advisory Council, Advisory Committee on Long COVID, and Health Equity Advisory Committee); directs several Assistants to the President to submit recommendations for other “unnecessary” entities and advisory committees to terminate.

Making America Healthy Again by Empowering Patients with Clear, Accurate,and Actionable Healthcare Pricing Information

25-Feb-25

Mandates patient-first healthcare, requiring disclosure of actual prices, standardized pricing info and enforcement of accurate data within 90 days.

Addressing the Threat to National Security from Imports of Copper

25-Feb-25

Mandates the Sec of Commerce to initiate a section 232 investigation into copper imports, assessing domestic demand, production, foreign supply risks and potential remedial actions.

Implementing the President’s “Department of Government Efficiency” Cost Efficiency Initiative

26-Feb-25

Establishes a new Public Database to record every governnment payment issued along with a written justification for each payment. Requires government’s immediate review of all covered contracts and grants which can result in the government’s termination or modification of those contracts and grants. Immediate review of contracts policies and procedures and contractng personnel. Also places a 30 day credit card freeze to reduce federal spending.