Current Administration Executive Actions

Aerial view of White House

President Trump has issued a multitude of executive orders and directives since taking office on January 20, 2025. Below we have curated a selection of executive actions that may impact our clients. We are actively monitoring these developments and will provide our analysis when warranted.  If you have questions about these government actions, please contact your regular Saul Ewing attorney. 

 

DateSubject AreaTitle
November 24, 2025Artificial Intelligence Launching the Genesis Mission
November 21, 2025EnvironmentalRegulatory Relief for Certain Stationary Sources to Promote American Coke Oven Processing Security
October 24, 2025EnvironmentalRegulatory Relief for Certain Stationary Sources to Promote American Mineral Security
October 17, 2025Economy / Trade / ManufacturingAdjusting Imports of Medium- and Heavy-Duty Vehicles, Medium- and Heavy-Duty Vehicle Parts, and Buses into the United States
September 30, 2025Life Sciences / Artificial Intelligence Unlocking Cures for Pediatric Cancer with Artificial Intelligence
September 29, 2025Construction / Economy / TradeAdjusting Imports of Timber, Lumber, and Their Derivative Products into the United States
September 19, 2025Global Immigration & Foreign InvestmentRestriction on Entry of Certain Nonimmigrant Workers
*Related analysis: H-1B Update: $100,000 Employer Fee for New Filings Beginning September 21, 2025 (9/22/25)
September 19, 2025Global Immigration & Foreign InvestmentThe Gold Card
*Related analysis: The Gold Card Program: What You Need to Know (9/22/25)
Latest Updates on the Gold Card Program (11/24/25)
September 18, 2025Artificial Intelligence / Technology / EnergyMemorandum of Understanding between the Government of the United States of America and the Government of the United Kingdom Regarding the Technology Prosperity Deal 
September 5, 2025Economy / TradeImplementing the United States-Japan Agreement
August 13, 2025Life SciencesEnsuring American Pharmaceutical Supply Chain Resilience by Filling the Strategic Active Pharmaceutical Ingredients Reserve
August 7, 2025Employee Benefits & Executive CompensationDemocratizing Access to Alternative Assets for 401(K) Investors
August 7, 2025Financial ServicesGuaranteeing Fair Banking for all Americans
August 7, 2025Higher EducationEnsuring Transparency in Higher Education Admissions
August 7, 2025Life Sciences / Higher Education / NonprofitsImproving Oversight of Federal Grantmaking
August 6, 2025Economy / TradeAddressing Threats to the United States by the Government of the Russian Federation
July 30, 2025Economy / Manufacturing / TradeAdjusting Imports of Copper into the United States
July 30, 2025Economy / TradeAddressing Threats to the United States by the Government of Brazil
Amended November 20, 2025
July 24, 2025Higher Education / Sports & EntertainmentSaving College Sports
*Related analysis: Saving College Sports: What You Need to Know About the July 24, 2025 Executive Order (8/4/25)
July 23, 2025Artificial IntelligencePromoting the Export of the American AI Technology Stack
July 23, 2025Artificial IntelligencePreventing Woke AI in the Federal Government
July 23, 2025Data CentersAccelerating Federal Permitting of Data Center Infrastructure
July 17, 2025EnergyRegulatory Relief for Certain Stationary Sources to Further Promote American Energy
July 7, 2025EnergyEnding Market Distorting Subsidies for Unreliable, Foreign Controlled Energy Sources
June 16, 2025Economy / TradeImplementing the General Terms of the United States of America-United Kingdom Economic Prosperity Deal
June 4, 2025Global ImmigrationRestricting the Entry of Foreign Nationals to Protect the United States from Foreign Terrorists and Other National Security and Public Safety Threats
May 23, 2025EnergyReinvigorating the Nuclear Industrial Base
Reforming Nuclear Reactor Testing at the Department of Energy
Ordering the Reform of the Nuclear Regulatory Commission
Deploying Advanced Nuclear Reactor Technologies for National Security
May 19, 2025Higher Education / Government Contracts / DEI

 Department of Justice Memorandum announcing “Civil Rights Fraud Initiative"

*Related analysis: DOJ Announces New Initiative to Use False Claims Act to Enforce Administration’s Civil Rights Agenda, Targeting Recipients of Federal Funds (5/22/25)

May 12, 2025Health Care / Life SciencesDelivering Most Favored-Nation Prescription Drug Pricing to American Patients
May 5, 2025Life SciencesImproving the Safety and Security of Biological Research 
May 5, 2025Life SciencesRegulatory Relief to Promote Domestic Production of Critical Medicines
April 24, 2025Energy / ManufacturingUnleashing America's Offshore Critical Minerals and Resources 
April 23, 2025K-12 SchoolsAdvancing Artificial Intelligence Education for American Youth
April 23, 2025DEI / Labor & Employment

Restoring Equality of Opportunity and Meritocracy 

*Related analysis: New Executive Order Limits EEOC Enforcement (4/25/25)

April 23, 2025K-12 SchoolsReinstating Common Sense School Discipline Policies
April 23, 2025Higher EducationPreparing Americans for High-Paying Skilled Trade Jobs of the Future
April 23, 2025Higher EducationWhite House Initiative to Promote Excellence and Innovation at Historically Black Colleges and Universities
April 23, 2025Higher EducationReforming Accreditation to Strengthen Higher Education
April 23, 2025Higher EducationTransparency Regarding Foreign Influence at American Universities
April 15, 2025Health Care / Employee BenefitsLowering Drug Prices by Once Again Putting Americans First
April 9, 2025Ports & MaritimeRestoring America's Maritime Dominance
April 9, 2025EnergyZero-Based Regulatory Budgeting to Unleash American Energy
April 8, 2025EnergyReinvigorating America’s Beautiful Clean Coal Industry and Amending Executive Order 14241
April 8, 2025EnergyProtecting American Energy from State Overreach
April 8, 2025Energy / Public UtilitiesStrengthening the Reliability and Security of the United States Electric Grid
April 2, 2025Economy / Trade

Regulating Imports with a Reciprocal Tariff to Rectify Trade Practices that Contribute to Large and Persistent Annual United States Goods Trade Deficits
Amended April 8, 2025
Amended April 9, 2025
Amended April 11, 2025
Amended May 12, 2025
Amended July 7, 2025
Amended July 30, 2025
Amended July 31, 2025
Amended August 11, 2025
Amended September 5, 2025
Amended November 4, 2025

*Related analysis: The Tariff Quagmire: Overcoming Uncertainty from Tariffs and Other Unstable Market Conditions (7/28/25)

March 31, 2025Manufacturing / Foreign InvestmentEstablishing the United States Investment Accelerator
March 26, 2025Economy / Manufacturing / TradeAdjusting Imports of Automobiles and Automobile Parts into the United States
Amended April 29
March 24, 2025Economy / Energy / TradeImposing Tariffs on Countries Importing Venezuelan Oil
March 22, 2025Government Contracts / Law Firms / LitigationPreventing Abuses of the Legal System and the Federal Court
March 20, 2025Energy / ManufacturingImmediate Measures to Increase American Mineral Production
March 20, 2025Higher Education / K-12 SchoolsImproving Education Outcomes by Empowering Parents, States, and Communities
March 19, 2025Labor & Employment / DEI

EEOC Technical Assistance documents: 
What To Do If You Experience Discrimination Related to DEI at Work 
What You Should Know About DEI-Related Discrimination at Work

*Read our analysis: The Equal Employment Opportunity Commission Issues New Guidance on When It Considers Diversity Equity and Inclusion Initiatives to Violate the Law

March 14, 2025Higher EducationActing Under Secretary James Bergeron Letter to Education Stakeholders 
March 14, 2025Federal Government / Labor & EmploymentContinuing the Reduction of the Federal Bureaucracy
March 14, 2025Federal Government / Energy / Health Care / DEIAdditional Recissions of Harmful Executive Orders and Actions
March 6, 2025CryptocurrencyEstablishment of the Strategic Bitcoin Reserve and United States Digital Asset Stockpile
March 6, 2025Government Contracts / Law Firms / DEIAddressing Risks from Perkins Coie LLP
February 26, 2025Federal GovernmentImplementing the President's "Department of Government Efficiency" Cost Efficiency Initiative
February 25, 2025Health Care / Employee Benefits

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

*Related analysis: Trump on Transparency: Making America Healthy Again Through Executive Order 14221; How Plan Sponsors Can Respond (3/6/25)

*Related analysis: New Executive Order and the Risks of Non-Compliance with Healthcare Price Transparency Rules (4/3/25)

February 25, 2025Energy / Manufacturing / TradeAddressing the Threat to National Security from Imports of Copper
February 21, 2025Foreign Investment / Artificial Intelligence / AgribusinessAmerica First Investment Policy
February 21, 2025Foreign Investment / Artificial Intelligence Defending American Companies and Innovators From Overseas Extortion and Unfair Fines and Penalties
February 19, 2025Federal GovernmentEnsuring Lawful Governance and Implementing the President's "Department of Government Efficiency" Deregulatory Initiative 
February 18, 2025Federal GovernmentEnsuring Accountability for All Agencies
February 15, 2025Higher Education / K-12 SchoolsKeeping Education Accessible and Ending Covid-19 Vaccine Mandates in Schools
February 14, 2025EnergyEstablishing the National Energy Dominance Council
February 13, 2025Health Care / Food & Beverage / InsuranceEstablishing the President's Make America Healthy Again Commission
February 11, 2025Federal GovernmentImplementing The President’s “Department of Government Efficiency” Workforce Optimization Initiative
February 11, 2025Manufacturing / Trade

Adjusting Imports of Aluminum into The United States
Amended April 29
Amended June 3

*Related analysis: The Tariff Quagmire: Overcoming Uncertainty from Tariffs and Other Unstable Market Conditions (7/28/25)

February 10, 2025Construction / Manufacturing / Trade Adjusting Imports of Steel into The United States
Amended April 29
Amended June 3
*Related analysis: Impact of Steel Tariffs on the Construction Industry (3/5/25)
*Related analysis: The Tariff Quagmire: Overcoming Uncertainty from Tariffs and Other Unstable Market Conditions (7/28/25)
February 5, 2025Higher Education / K-12 Schools / Sports & EntertainmentKeeping Men Out of Women’s Sports
February 1, 2025Economy / EnergyImposing Duties to Address the Situation at Our Southern Border
Amended February 3
 Amended March 2
Amended March 6
Amended April 29
Amended July 30
February 1, 2025Economy / EnergyImposing Duties to Address the Flow of Illicit Drugs Across our Northern Border
Amended February 3
Amended March 2
Amended March 6
Amended April 29
Amended July 30
Amended July 31
February 1, 2025Economy / EnergyImposing Duties to Address the Synthetic Opioid Supply Chain in the People’s Republic of China
Amended February 5, 2025
Amended March 3, 2025
Amended April 2, 2025
Amended May 12, 2025
Amended July 30, 2025
Amended November 4, 2025
January 29, 2025Higher Education / K-12 SchoolsAdditional Measures to Combat Anti-Semitism
January 29, 2025K-12 SchoolsEnding Radical Indoctrination in K-12 Schooling
January 29, 2025K-12 SchoolsExpanding Education Freedom and Opportunity for Families
January 28, 2025Health Care / InsuranceProtecting Children from Chemical and Surgical Mutilation
January 24, 2025EnvironmentalEmergency Measures to Provide Water Resources in California and Improve Disaster Response in Certain Areas
January 23, 2025Financial ServicesStrengthening American Leadership in Digital Financial Technology
January 23, 2025Artificial IntelligenceRemoving Barriers to American Leadership in Artificial Intelligence
January 21, 2025Global Immigration / Labor & EmploymentStatement from a DHS Spokesperson on Directives Expanding Law Enforcement and Ending the Abuse of Humanitarian Parole
*Read our analysis here.
January 21, 2025Labor & Employment / Higher Education / DEIEnding Illegal Discrimination And Restoring Merit-Based Opportunity
*Related analysis: New Trump Mandates Rescind Affirmative Action and DEI Programs, Changing Longstanding Workplace Anti-Discrimination Standards (1/24/25)
*Related analysis: President Trump's Executive Order on "Ending Illegal Discrimination and Restoring Merit-Based Opportunity" - Overview, Open Issues, and Implications for Higher Education (2/4/25)
*Related analysis: Federal Court Enjoins Significant Portions of Trump Administration Executive Orders Banning DEI (2/24/25); Injunction stayed pending appeal 3/14/25
*Related analysis: Construction Bills (5/30/25)
January 20, 2025Global Immigration / Labor & EmploymentProtecting the American People Against Invasion
*Related analysis: Increased Immigration Enforcement Under New Administration: What Employers Need to Know (1/29/25)
*Related analysis: Navigating The DHS Registration Requirement For Foreign Nationals (4/22/25)
January 20, 2025Government Contracts / DEIEnding Radical And Wasteful Government DEI Programs And Preferencing 
*Partially enjoined on 2/21/25: Read our analysis here; Injunction stayed pending appeal 3/14/25
January 20, 2025DEI / Higher EducationDefending Women From Gender Ideology Extremism And Restoring Biological Truth To The Federal Government
*Related analysis: New Trump Mandates Rescind Affirmative Action and DEI Programs, Changing Longstanding Workplace Anti-Discrimination Standards (1/24/25)
*Related analysis: Construction Bills (5/30/25)
January 20, 2025EnergyUnleashing Alaska's Extraordinary Resource Potential
*Related analysis: Construction Bills (5/30/25)
January 20, 2025TaxThe Organization for Economic Co-operation and Development (OECD) Global Tax Deal (Global Tax Deal)
January 20, 2025EnergyTemporary Withdrawal of All Areas on the Outer Continental Shelf from Offshore Wind Leasing and Review of the Federal Government's Leasing and Permitting Practices for Wind Projects
January 20, 2025EnergyDeclaring a National Energy Emergency
January 20, 2025EnvironmentalPutting People Over Fish: Stopping Radical Environmentalism to Provide Water to Southern California
January 20, 2025EnergyUnleashing American Energy
*Related analysis: The Three Things You Should Know About the Council on Environmental Quality’s Removal of its National Environmental Policy Act Implementing Regulations (3/5/25)
 *Related analysis: EPA Proposing Wide-Ranging Regulatory Revamp (3/18/25)
*Related analysis: Construction Bills (5/30/25)
January 20, 2025EconomyAmerica First Trade Policy
January 20, 2025Health CareWithdrawing The United States From The World Health Organization
January 20, 2025Environmental / EnergyPutting America First In International Environmental Agreements
January 20, 2025Government Contracts / Financial ServicesRegulatory Freeze Pending Review
*Read our related analysis: "Chill for Now" -- Trump Administration Pauses Heat Hazard Rule, But Contractors Still Face Compliance Issues
January 20, 2025First Amendment / MediaRestoring Freedom Of Speech And Ending Federal Censorship
January 20, 2025DEI / Health Care / Energy /  Higher EducationInitial Rescissions Of Harmful Executive Orders And Actions