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Promoting the National Defense by Ensuring an Adequate Supply of Elemental Phosphorus and Glyphosate-Based Herbicides: Declares elemental phosphorus and glyphosate‑based herbicides critical to U.S. national defense and food security and uses Defense Production Act authorities to prioritize and protect their domestic production by delegating allocation and contracting powers to the Secretary of Agriculture. (2/18) Strengthening United States National Defense with America's Beautiful Clean Coal Power Generation Fleet: Asserts that coal-fired power is essential to U.S. national defense and grid reliability. (2/11) Addressing State and Local Failures to Rebuild Los Angeles After Wildfire Disasters: Directs immediate federal intervention to bypass state and local permitting obstacles, expedite reconstruction, and audit California’s use of disaster relief funds after state and local failures left Los Angeles wildfire survivors unable to rebuild their homes and businesses a year after the disaster. (1/27) Launching the Genesis Mission: Establishes the Genesis Mission, a national initiative to harness artificial intelligence and supercomputing through the Department of Energy and its national laboratories to accelerate scientific discovery, strengthen US technological leadership, and address critical challenges in energy, health, and national security. (11/24/25) Regulatory Relief for Certain Stationary Sources to Promote American Coke Oven Processing Security: Grants a two-year exemption for certain coke oven facilities from compliance with EPA’s 2024 Coke Oven Rule, citing national security concerns and the lack of commercially viable emissions-control technologies. (11/21/25) Regulatory Relief for Certain Stationary Sources to Promote American Mineral Security: Proclamation granting a two-year exemption from new EPA emissions standards for certain domestic copper smelters. (10/24/25) Adjusting Imports of Timber, Lumber and Their Derivative Products into the United States: Imposes new tariffs on imported timber, lumber, and related wood products to protect U.S. national security by strengthening domestic industry, reducing foreign dependence, and addressing unfair trade practices. (9/29/25) Implementing The United States–Japan Agreement: Establishes a reciprocal tariff framework with Japan to reduce the US trade deficit and strengthen national security by enhancing market access for American producers across key sectors including agriculture, manufacturing, aerospace, and energy. Under the Agreement, the US will apply a baseline 15 percent tariff on nearly all Japanese imports entering the United States, alongside separate sector-specific treatment for automobiles and automobile parts; aerospace products; generic pharmaceuticals; and natural resources that are not naturally available or produced in the United States. (9/4/25) Presidential Permit: Authorizing Cameron County, Texas, to Construct, Maintain, and Operate a Pedestrian Border Crossing at the Gateway International Bridge Land Port of Entry: Authorizes Cameron County, Texas to construct, maintain, and operate a pedestrian border crossing at the Gateway International Bridge Land Port of Entry in Brownsville, Texas, enhancing cross-border mobility and infrastructure in accordance with federal environmental and operational standards. (8/20/25) Enabling Competition in the Commercial Space Industry: Directs federal agencies to streamline licensing, environmental reviews, and regulatory frameworks to accelerate commercial space launches, spaceport development, and novel space activities, aiming to solidify US leadership in the global space economy. (8/13/25) Adjusting Imports of Copper into the United States: Imposes trade restrictions on copper imports under Section 232 of the Trade Expansion Act, citing national security risks from foreign dominance in copper refining and the decline of U.S. domestic production critical to defense and infrastructure systems. (7/30/25) Accelerating Federal Permitting of Data Center Infrastructure: Directs federal agencies to streamline permitting processes and utilize federal lands to accelerate the construction of large-scale AI data centers and related infrastructure, while offering financial incentives and removing prior environmental and DEI-related regulatory hurdles. (7/23/25) President Donald J. Trump Secures Unprecedented US–Japan Strategic Trade and Investment Agreement: Establishes a bilateral trade agreement that channels $550 billion in Japanese investment into revitalizing American strategic industries—such as semiconductors, energy, and pharmaceuticals—while instituting a 15% baseline tariff on Japanese imports to rebalance trade and bolster US industrial power. (7/23/25) Regulatory Relief for Certain Stationary Sources to Promote American Security with Respect to Sterile Medical Equipment: Grants a two-year exemption from EPA’s ethylene oxide emissions rule for certain sterilization facilities, citing national security concerns over potential disruptions to the supply of sterile medical equipment due to non-viable compliance technologies. (7/17/25) Regulatory Relief for Certain Stationary Sources to Further Promote American Energy: Delays compliance with stricter EPA emissions standards under the updated Mercury and Air Toxics Standards (MATS) rule for certain coal-fired power plants by two years, citing national security risks and the lack of commercially viable control technologies. (7/17/25) Regulatory Relief for Certain Stationary Sources to Promote American Chemical Manufacturing Security: Grants a two-year exemption from specific Clean Air Act requirements under the EPA’s HON Rule for certain chemical manufacturing facilities, citing national security and the impracticality of current emissions-control technologies. (7/17/25) Regulatory Relief for Certain Stationary Sources to Promote American Iron Ore Processing Security: Grants a two-year exemption from EPA’s Taconite Rule for certain iron ore processing facilities, citing national security concerns and the lack of commercially viable emissions-control technologies. (7/17/25) Ending Market Distorting Subsidies for Unreliable, Foreign Controlled Energy Sources: Directs federal agencies to eliminate subsidies and tax incentives for wind, solar, and other renewable energy sources deemed unreliable or controlled by foreign adversaries, aiming to bolster domestic energy production and national security. (7/7/25) Making America Beautiful Again by Improving Our National Parks: Directs federal agencies to increase entrance and recreation fees for foreign visitors while enhancing affordability, infrastructure, and access for US residents in national parks, aiming to boost domestic enjoyment and international tourism. (7/3/25) Establishing the President's Make America Beautiful Again Commission: Establishes a federal commission to promote responsible conservation, expand public access to lands and waters, streamline environmental management, and revitalize outdoor recreation and heritage through collaborative stewardship and reduced regulatory barriers. (7/3/25) Simplifying the Funding of Energy Infrastructure and Critical Mineral and Material Projects: Streamlines federal funding processes for energy infrastructure and critical mineral projects by enhancing interagency information-sharing, eliminating duplicative application requirements, and empowering the National Energy Dominance Council to coordinate funding decisions. (6/30/25) Presidential Permit Authorizing Steel Reef US Pipelines LLC to Operate and Maintain Pipeline Facilities at Burke County, North Dakota, at the International Boundary Between the United States and Canada: Authorizes Steel Reef US Pipelines LLC to operate and maintain existing cross-border pipeline facilities in Burke County, North Dakota, for the export of natural gas liquids to Canada, subject to compliance with all applicable US laws and regulations. (6/30/25) Presidential Permit Authorizing South Bow (USA) LP to Operate and Maintain Pipeline Facilities at Cavalier County, North Dakota, at the International Boundary Between the United States and Canada: Grants South Bow (USA) LP permission to operate and maintain existing pipeline facilities at the US-Canada border in Cavalier County, North Dakota, for the transport of various hydrocarbons and petroleum products. (6/30/25) Presidential Permit Authorizing Junction Pipeline Company, LLC to Construct, Connect, Operate, and Maintain Pipeline Facilities at Toole County, Montana, at the International Boundary Between the United States and Canada: Grants Junction Pipeline Company permission to construct and operate cross-border pipeline facilities in Toole County, Montana, enabling the import of crude oil and petroleum products from Canada into the US under continued regulatory oversight. (6/30/25) Text of a Letter From the President to the Speaker of the House of Representatives and the President Pro Tempore of the Senate: Informs Congress that President Trump directed US forces to conduct limited precision airstrikes on three Iranian nuclear facilities on June 21, 2025, citing national security interests, collective self-defense of Israel, and compliance with international law and the War Powers Resolution. (6/23/25) Presidential Permit Authorizing the City of Eagle Pass, Texas, to Expand and Continue to Maintain and Operate a Vehicular and Pedestrian Border Crossing at the Camino Real International Bridge Land Port of Entry: Issues a Presidential Permit authorizing the City of Eagle Pass, Texas, to expand and continue operating the Camino Real International Bridge, enhancing vehicular and pedestrian border crossing infrastructure at the US-Mexico border. (6/20/25) Stopping Radical Environmentalism to Generate Power for the Columbia River Basin: Revokes two prior environmental-related executive directives to preserve hydroelectric infrastructure in the Columbia River Basin, prioritizing energy production, agricultural water access, and regional economic stability over fish conservation and climate change mitigation. (6/12/25) Empowering Commonsense Wildfire Prevention and Response: Directs federal agencies to streamline wildfire governance, enhance state and local preparedness through technology and partnerships, and modernize land management practices to prevent and respond more effectively to wildfires. (6/12/25) Presidential Permit Authorizing Green Corridors, LLC, to Construct, Maintain, and Operate a Commercial Elevated Guideway Border Crossing Near Laredo, Texas, at the International Boundary Between the United States and Mexico: Grants Green Corridors, LLC a presidential permit to construct, maintain, and operate a commercial elevated guideway and bridge connecting inland freight terminals in Mexico and the US near Laredo, Texas, subject to federal oversight and environmental compliance. (6/10/25) Leading The World in Supersonic Flight: Directs the FAA and other federal agencies to repeal outdated regulations banning overland supersonic flight, establish new noise-based certification standards, and coordinate national R&D efforts to reassert U.S. leadership in high-speed aviation through innovation in aerospace engineering and noise reduction technologies. (6/6/25) Deploying Advanced Nuclear Reactor Technologies for National Security: Directs the rapid deployment of advanced nuclear reactor technologies—including small modular reactors and microreactors—to power critical defense and national security infrastructure, reduce reliance on vulnerable grid systems, and reassert US leadership in nuclear innovation and exports. (5/23/25) Reforming Nuclear Reactor Testing at the Department of Energy: Directs the Department of Energy to overhaul its nuclear reactor testing framework by launching a pilot program for advanced reactor construction outside national laboratories, streamlining regulatory barriers, and accelerating domestic deployment of next-generation nuclear technologies to reclaim US leadership in nuclear innovation. (5/23/25) Ordering the Reform of the Nuclear Regulatory Commission: Mandates a sweeping overhaul of the Nuclear Regulatory Commission (NRC) to accelerate the licensing and deployment of advanced nuclear technologies by eliminating excessive regulatory burdens, modernizing safety models, and reorienting the agency toward enabling abundant, safe, and economically vital nuclear energy. (5/23/25) Reinvigorating the Nuclear Industrial Base: Directs swift federal action to rebuild the US nuclear energy industrial base by expanding domestic fuel production, accelerating advanced reactor deployment, securing supply chains, and prioritizing workforce development to achieve energy independence and national security. (5/23/25) Restoring Gold Standard Science: Mandates that all federal agencies adhere to rigorous, transparent, and politically neutral scientific standards—termed “Gold Standard Science”—to restore public trust in government-funded research and ensure that policy decisions are based on credible and reproducible evidence. (5/23/25) Rescission of Useless Water Pressure Standards: Directs the Department of Energy to rescind or, as appropriate, revise federal water and energy efficiency standards for household appliances—such as dishwashers, faucets, showerheads, toilets, and washing machines—arguing that these regulations reduce functionality, increase costs, and infringe on consumer choice. (5/9/25) Protecting the Great Lakes From Invasive Carp: Directs federal agencies to expedite construction of the Brandon Road Interbasin Project and implement aggressive measures to prevent invasive carp from entering the Great Lakes, aiming to protect regional ecosystems, economies, and water resources. (5/9/25) Unleashing America's Offshore Critical Minerals and Resources: Aims to accelerate the exploration, extraction, and processing of critical minerals from offshore seabed areas to enhance national security, economic independence, and technological leadership. (4/24/25) Unleashing American Commercial Fishing in the Pacific: Removes previous restrictions against commercial fishing for U.S.-flagged vessels within the Pacific Remote Islands Marine National Monument (PRIMNM), aiming to boost the economy of American Samoa and support American commercial fishermen. (4/17/25) Restoring American Seafood Competitiveness: Aims to strengthen the US seafood industry by reducing regulatory burdens, addressing unfair foreign trade practices and promoting domestic fishing, aquaculture, and seafood processing. (4/17/25) Ensuring National Security and Economic Resilience Through Section 232 Actions on Processed Critical Minerals and Derivative Products: Directs the Secretary of Commerce to investigate the national security implications of U.S. reliance on imported processed critical minerals and their derivative products, aiming to mitigate supply chain vulnerabilities and strengthen domestic production. (4/15/25) Updating Permitting Technology for the 21st Century: Directs federal agencies to leverage modern technologies to streamline and expedite environmental review and permitting processes for infrastructure projects, aiming to reduce delays and improve efficiency. (4/15/25) Maintaining Acceptable Water Pressure in Showerheads: Repeals the Energy Conservation Program: Definition of Showerhead, 86 Fed. Reg. 71797 (December 20, 2021) to maintain acceptable water pressure, aiming to reduce overregulation and enhance personal freedom. (4/9/25) Directing the Repeal of Unlawful Regulations: Directs federal agencies, following the 60-day review period ordered in Executive Order 14219 (“Ensuring Lawful Governance and Implementing the President’s “Department of Government Efficiency” Deregulatory Initiative”) set aside for identifying unlawful and potentially unlawful regulations, to immediately take steps to expedite the repeal of any regulation, or the portion of any regulation, that clearly exceeds the agency’s statutory authority or is otherwise unlawful. Agency heads are instructed to bypass the traditional notice and comment period through reason that the “good cause” exception applies as well as give priority to the regulations in conflict with the recent Supreme Court documents listed in the action. (4/9/25) Zero-Based Regulatory Budgeting to Unleash American Energy: Implements zero-based regulatory budgeting for energy production, aiming to rescind outdated regulations and stimulate innovation and economic growth. (4/9/25) Protecting American Energy From State Overreach: Prevents state and local governments from imposing excessive regulations and penalties on energy producers, thereby ensuring the continued development and use of domestic energy resources. (4/8/25) Reinvigorating America's Beautiful Clean Coal Industry and Amending Executive Order 14241: Amends Executive Order 14241 of March 20, 2025 (Immediate Measures to Increase American Mineral Production) designating coal as a critical mineral, removing Federal regulatory barriers that undermine coal production, encouraging the utilization of coal to meet growing domestic energy demands, increasing American coal exports, and ensuring that Federal policy does not discriminate against coal production or coal-fired electricity generation. (4/8/25) Strengthening the Reliability and Security of the United States Electric Grid: Aims to enhance the reliability and security of the United States electric grid by directing the Secretary of Energy and all other appropriate agency heads to streamline processes for emergency operations and ensure the use of all available power generation resources. (4/8/25) Immediate Measures to Increase American Mineral Production: Aims to boost American mineral production, streamline permitting processes, and enhance national security by reducing reliance on foreign minerals. (3/20/25) Additional Recissions of Harmful Executive Orders and Actions: Revokes an additional 18 executive actions from the Biden administration not covered in Executive Order 14148 of January 20, 2025 (Initial Rescissions of Harmful Executive Orders and Actions), to restore common sense to the federal government and unleash the potential of American citizens. (3/14/25) Immediate Expansion of American Timber Production: Directs the Secretaries of the Interior and Agriculture to issue new guidance to increase timber production and improve forest management, reduce delivery times and supply uncertainty, and submit legislative proposals to expand authorities, while setting annual timber sale targets and adopting categorical exclusions to streamline processes. (3/1/25) Addressing the Threat to National Security from Imports of Timber, Lumber: Directs the Secretary of Commerce to investigate the national security impact of timber, lumber, and derivative product imports, and to recommend actions such as tariffs, export controls, or incentives to boost domestic production and strengthen the supply chain. (3/1/25) America First Investment Policy: Reconfirms the United States’ longstanding commitment to open investment to encourage domestic development of key advanced technologies, and takes steps to streamline investments by trusted allies and partners (including establishing a fast-track process); and directs federal departments and agencies to consider new and expanded restrictions on inbound and outbound investment involving adversary nations, particularly China. (2/21/25) Establishing the National Energy Dominance Council: Advises on strategies for achieving energy dominance by enhancing permitting, production, generation, distribution, regulation, and transportation of American energy resources. (2/14/25) Ending the Procurement and Forced Use of Paper Straws: Ends the procurement and mandatory use of paper straws by the Federal government, directing the development of a national strategy to eliminate their use within 45 days. (2/10/25) Council to Assess the Federal Emergency Management Agency: Establishes a council to review and recommend improvements to the Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) to enhance its effectiveness and impartiality in disaster response (1/24/25) Emergency Measures to Provide Water Resources in California and Improve Disaster Response in Certain Areas: Mandates federal agencies to take all necessary measures to ensure adequate water resources in Southern California and improve disaster response, overriding any conflicting state or local policies. (1/24/25) Declaring a National Energy Emergency: Declares an energy emergency and directs agencies to use emergency authorities for domestic energy production. (1/20/25) Putting America First in International Environmental Agreements: Directs withdrawal from the Paris Agreement and prioritizes economic efficiency in energy agreements. (1/20/25) Putting People Over Fish: Stopping Radical Environmentalism to Provide Water to Southern California: Directs efforts to route more water from the Sacramento-San Joaquin Delta to other parts of California. (1/20/25) Unleashing Alaska’s Extraordinary Resource Potential: Directs agencies to rescind restrictions and expedite permitting for resource projects in Alaska. (1/20/25) Unleashing American Energy: Encourages energy exploration and production on federal lands and revises climate-related policies. 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The Environmental & Energy section outlines efforts to balance economic growth with sustainable practices, focusing on energy independence and environmental protections.

Promoting the National Defense by Ensuring an Adequate Supply of Elemental Phosphorus and Glyphosate-Based Herbicides: Declares elemental phosphorus and glyphosate‑based herbicides critical to U.S. national defense and food security and uses Defense Production Act authorities to prioritize and protect their domestic production by delegating allocation and contracting powers to the Secretary of Agriculture. (2/18)
Strengthening United States National Defense with America's Beautiful Clean Coal Power Generation Fleet: Asserts that coal-fired power is essential to U.S. national defense and grid reliability. (2/11)
Addressing State and Local Failures to Rebuild Los Angeles After Wildfire Disasters: Directs immediate federal intervention to bypass state and local permitting obstacles, expedite reconstruction, and audit California’s use of disaster relief funds after state and local failures left Los Angeles wildfire survivors unable to rebuild their homes and businesses a year after the disaster. (1/27)

2025

Launching the Genesis Mission: Establishes the Genesis Mission, a national initiative to harness artificial intelligence and supercomputing through the Department of Energy and its national laboratories to accelerate scientific discovery, strengthen US technological leadership, and address critical challenges in energy, health, and national security. (11/24/25)
Regulatory Relief for Certain Stationary Sources to Promote American Coke Oven Processing Security: Grants a two-year exemption for certain coke oven facilities from compliance with EPA’s 2024 Coke Oven Rule, citing national security concerns and the lack of commercially viable emissions-control technologies. (11/21/25)
Regulatory Relief for Certain Stationary Sources to Promote American Mineral Security: Proclamation granting a two-year exemption from new EPA emissions standards for certain domestic copper smelters. (10/24/25)
Adjusting Imports of Timber, Lumber and Their Derivative Products into the United States: Imposes new tariffs on imported timber, lumber, and related wood products to protect U.S. national security by strengthening domestic industry, reducing foreign dependence, and addressing unfair trade practices. (9/29/25)
Implementing The United States–Japan Agreement: Establishes a reciprocal tariff framework with Japan to reduce the US trade deficit and strengthen national security by enhancing market access for American producers across key sectors including agriculture, manufacturing, aerospace, and energy. Under the Agreement, the US will apply a baseline 15 percent tariff on nearly all Japanese imports entering the United States, alongside separate sector-specific treatment for automobiles and automobile parts; aerospace products; generic pharmaceuticals; and natural resources that are not naturally available or produced in the United States. (9/4/25)
Presidential Permit: Authorizing Cameron County, Texas, to Construct, Maintain, and Operate a Pedestrian Border Crossing at the Gateway International Bridge Land Port of Entry: Authorizes Cameron County, Texas to construct, maintain, and operate a pedestrian border crossing at the Gateway International Bridge Land Port of Entry in Brownsville, Texas, enhancing cross-border mobility and infrastructure in accordance with federal environmental and operational standards. (8/20/25)
Enabling Competition in the Commercial Space Industry: Directs federal agencies to streamline licensing, environmental reviews, and regulatory frameworks to accelerate commercial space launches, spaceport development, and novel space activities, aiming to solidify US leadership in the global space economy. (8/13/25)
Adjusting Imports of Copper into the United States: Imposes trade restrictions on copper imports under Section 232 of the Trade Expansion Act, citing national security risks from foreign dominance in copper refining and the decline of U.S. domestic production critical to defense and infrastructure systems. (7/30/25)
Accelerating Federal Permitting of Data Center Infrastructure: Directs federal agencies to streamline permitting processes and utilize federal lands to accelerate the construction of large-scale AI data centers and related infrastructure, while offering financial incentives and removing prior environmental and DEI-related regulatory hurdles. (7/23/25)
President Donald J. Trump Secures Unprecedented US–Japan Strategic Trade and Investment Agreement: Establishes a bilateral trade agreement that channels $550 billion in Japanese investment into revitalizing American strategic industries—such as semiconductors, energy, and pharmaceuticals—while instituting a 15% baseline tariff on Japanese imports to rebalance trade and bolster US industrial power. (7/23/25)
Regulatory Relief for Certain Stationary Sources to Promote American Security with Respect to Sterile Medical Equipment: Grants a two-year exemption from EPA’s ethylene oxide emissions rule for certain sterilization facilities, citing national security concerns over potential disruptions to the supply of sterile medical equipment due to non-viable compliance technologies. (7/17/25)
Regulatory Relief for Certain Stationary Sources to Further Promote American Energy: Delays compliance with stricter EPA emissions standards under the updated Mercury and Air Toxics Standards (MATS) rule for certain coal-fired power plants by two years, citing national security risks and the lack of commercially viable control technologies. (7/17/25)
Regulatory Relief for Certain Stationary Sources to Promote American Chemical Manufacturing Security: Grants a two-year exemption from specific Clean Air Act requirements under the EPA’s HON Rule for certain chemical manufacturing facilities, citing national security and the impracticality of current emissions-control technologies. (7/17/25)
Regulatory Relief for Certain Stationary Sources to Promote American Iron Ore Processing Security: Grants a two-year exemption from EPA’s Taconite Rule for certain iron ore processing facilities, citing national security concerns and the lack of commercially viable emissions-control technologies. (7/17/25)
Ending Market Distorting Subsidies for Unreliable, Foreign Controlled Energy Sources: Directs federal agencies to eliminate subsidies and tax incentives for wind, solar, and other renewable energy sources deemed unreliable or controlled by foreign adversaries, aiming to bolster domestic energy production and national security. (7/7/25)
Making America Beautiful Again by Improving Our National Parks: Directs federal agencies to increase entrance and recreation fees for foreign visitors while enhancing affordability, infrastructure, and access for US residents in national parks, aiming to boost domestic enjoyment and international tourism. (7/3/25)
Establishing the President's Make America Beautiful Again Commission: Establishes a federal commission to promote responsible conservation, expand public access to lands and waters, streamline environmental management, and revitalize outdoor recreation and heritage through collaborative stewardship and reduced regulatory barriers. (7/3/25)
Simplifying the Funding of Energy Infrastructure and Critical Mineral and Material Projects: Streamlines federal funding processes for energy infrastructure and critical mineral projects by enhancing interagency information-sharing, eliminating duplicative application requirements, and empowering the National Energy Dominance Council to coordinate funding decisions. (6/30/25)
Presidential Permit Authorizing Steel Reef US Pipelines LLC to Operate and Maintain Pipeline Facilities at Burke County, North Dakota, at the International Boundary Between the United States and Canada: Authorizes Steel Reef US Pipelines LLC to operate and maintain existing cross-border pipeline facilities in Burke County, North Dakota, for the export of natural gas liquids to Canada, subject to compliance with all applicable US laws and regulations. (6/30/25)
Presidential Permit Authorizing South Bow (USA) LP to Operate and Maintain Pipeline Facilities at Cavalier County, North Dakota, at the International Boundary Between the United States and Canada: Grants South Bow (USA) LP permission to operate and maintain existing pipeline facilities at the US-Canada border in Cavalier County, North Dakota, for the transport of various hydrocarbons and petroleum products. (6/30/25)
Presidential Permit Authorizing Junction Pipeline Company, LLC to Construct, Connect, Operate, and Maintain Pipeline Facilities at Toole County, Montana, at the International Boundary Between the United States and Canada: Grants Junction Pipeline Company permission to construct and operate cross-border pipeline facilities in Toole County, Montana, enabling the import of crude oil and petroleum products from Canada into the US under continued regulatory oversight. (6/30/25)
Text of a Letter From the President to the Speaker of the House of Representatives and the President Pro Tempore of the Senate: Informs Congress that President Trump directed US forces to conduct limited precision airstrikes on three Iranian nuclear facilities on June 21, 2025, citing national security interests, collective self-defense of Israel, and compliance with international law and the War Powers Resolution. (6/23/25)
Presidential Permit Authorizing the City of Eagle Pass, Texas, to Expand and Continue to Maintain and Operate a Vehicular and Pedestrian Border Crossing at the Camino Real International Bridge Land Port of Entry: Issues a Presidential Permit authorizing the City of Eagle Pass, Texas, to expand and continue operating the Camino Real International Bridge, enhancing vehicular and pedestrian border crossing infrastructure at the US-Mexico border. (6/20/25)
Stopping Radical Environmentalism to Generate Power for the Columbia River Basin: Revokes two prior environmental-related executive directives to preserve hydroelectric infrastructure in the Columbia River Basin, prioritizing energy production, agricultural water access, and regional economic stability over fish conservation and climate change mitigation. (6/12/25)
Empowering Commonsense Wildfire Prevention and Response: Directs federal agencies to streamline wildfire governance, enhance state and local preparedness through technology and partnerships, and modernize land management practices to prevent and respond more effectively to wildfires. (6/12/25)
Presidential Permit Authorizing Green Corridors, LLC, to Construct, Maintain, and Operate a Commercial Elevated Guideway Border Crossing Near Laredo, Texas, at the International Boundary Between the United States and Mexico: Grants Green Corridors, LLC a presidential permit to construct, maintain, and operate a commercial elevated guideway and bridge connecting inland freight terminals in Mexico and the US near Laredo, Texas, subject to federal oversight and environmental compliance. (6/10/25)
Leading The World in Supersonic Flight: Directs the FAA and other federal agencies to repeal outdated regulations banning overland supersonic flight, establish new noise-based certification standards, and coordinate national R&D efforts to reassert U.S. leadership in high-speed aviation through innovation in aerospace engineering and noise reduction technologies. (6/6/25)
Deploying Advanced Nuclear Reactor Technologies for National Security: Directs the rapid deployment of advanced nuclear reactor technologies—including small modular reactors and microreactors—to power critical defense and national security infrastructure, reduce reliance on vulnerable grid systems, and reassert US leadership in nuclear innovation and exports. (5/23/25)
Reforming Nuclear Reactor Testing at the Department of Energy: Directs the Department of Energy to overhaul its nuclear reactor testing framework by launching a pilot program for advanced reactor construction outside national laboratories, streamlining regulatory barriers, and accelerating domestic deployment of next-generation nuclear technologies to reclaim US leadership in nuclear innovation. (5/23/25)
Ordering the Reform of the Nuclear Regulatory Commission: Mandates a sweeping overhaul of the Nuclear Regulatory Commission (NRC) to accelerate the licensing and deployment of advanced nuclear technologies by eliminating excessive regulatory burdens, modernizing safety models, and reorienting the agency toward enabling abundant, safe, and economically vital nuclear energy. (5/23/25)
Reinvigorating the Nuclear Industrial Base: Directs swift federal action to rebuild the US nuclear energy industrial base by expanding domestic fuel production, accelerating advanced reactor deployment, securing supply chains, and prioritizing workforce development to achieve energy independence and national security. (5/23/25)
Restoring Gold Standard Science: Mandates that all federal agencies adhere to rigorous, transparent, and politically neutral scientific standards—termed “Gold Standard Science”—to restore public trust in government-funded research and ensure that policy decisions are based on credible and reproducible evidence. (5/23/25)
Rescission of Useless Water Pressure Standards: Directs the Department of Energy to rescind or, as appropriate, revise federal water and energy efficiency standards for household appliances—such as dishwashers, faucets, showerheads, toilets, and washing machines—arguing that these regulations reduce functionality, increase costs, and infringe on consumer choice. (5/9/25)
Protecting the Great Lakes From Invasive Carp: Directs federal agencies to expedite construction of the Brandon Road Interbasin Project and implement aggressive measures to prevent invasive carp from entering the Great Lakes, aiming to protect regional ecosystems, economies, and water resources. (5/9/25)
Unleashing America's Offshore Critical Minerals and Resources: Aims to accelerate the exploration, extraction, and processing of critical minerals from offshore seabed areas to enhance national security, economic independence, and technological leadership. (4/24/25)
Unleashing American Commercial Fishing in the Pacific: Removes previous restrictions against commercial fishing for U.S.-flagged vessels within the Pacific Remote Islands Marine National Monument (PRIMNM), aiming to boost the economy of American Samoa and support American commercial fishermen. (4/17/25)
Restoring American Seafood Competitiveness: Aims to strengthen the US seafood industry by reducing regulatory burdens, addressing unfair foreign trade practices and promoting domestic fishing, aquaculture, and seafood processing. (4/17/25)
Ensuring National Security and Economic Resilience Through Section 232 Actions on Processed Critical Minerals and Derivative Products: Directs the Secretary of Commerce to investigate the national security implications of U.S. reliance on imported processed critical minerals and their derivative products, aiming to mitigate supply chain vulnerabilities and strengthen domestic production. (4/15/25)
Updating Permitting Technology for the 21st Century: Directs federal agencies to leverage modern technologies to streamline and expedite environmental review and permitting processes for infrastructure projects, aiming to reduce delays and improve efficiency. (4/15/25)
Maintaining Acceptable Water Pressure in Showerheads: Repeals the Energy Conservation Program: Definition of Showerhead, 86 Fed. Reg. 71797 (December 20, 2021) to maintain acceptable water pressure, aiming to reduce overregulation and enhance personal freedom. (4/9/25)
Directing the Repeal of Unlawful Regulations: Directs federal agencies, following the 60-day review period ordered in Executive Order 14219 (“Ensuring Lawful Governance and Implementing the President’s “Department of Government Efficiency” Deregulatory Initiative”) set aside for identifying unlawful and potentially unlawful regulations, to immediately take steps to expedite the repeal of any regulation, or the portion of any regulation, that clearly exceeds the agency’s statutory authority or is otherwise unlawful. Agency heads are instructed to bypass the traditional notice and comment period through reason that the “good cause” exception applies as well as give priority to the regulations in conflict with the recent Supreme Court documents listed in the action. (4/9/25)
Zero-Based Regulatory Budgeting to Unleash American Energy: Implements zero-based regulatory budgeting for energy production, aiming to rescind outdated regulations and stimulate innovation and economic growth. (4/9/25)
Protecting American Energy From State Overreach: Prevents state and local governments from imposing excessive regulations and penalties on energy producers, thereby ensuring the continued development and use of domestic energy resources. (4/8/25)
Reinvigorating America's Beautiful Clean Coal Industry and Amending Executive Order 14241: Amends Executive Order 14241 of March 20, 2025 (Immediate Measures to Increase American Mineral Production) designating coal as a critical mineral, removing Federal regulatory barriers that undermine coal production, encouraging the utilization of coal to meet growing domestic energy demands, increasing American coal exports, and ensuring that Federal policy does not discriminate against coal production or coal-fired electricity generation. (4/8/25)
Strengthening the Reliability and Security of the United States Electric Grid: Aims to enhance the reliability and security of the United States electric grid by directing the Secretary of Energy and all other appropriate agency heads to streamline processes for emergency operations and ensure the use of all available power generation resources. (4/8/25)
Immediate Measures to Increase American Mineral Production: Aims to boost American mineral production, streamline permitting processes, and enhance national security by reducing reliance on foreign minerals. (3/20/25)
Additional Recissions of Harmful Executive Orders and Actions: Revokes an additional 18 executive actions from the Biden administration not covered in Executive Order 14148 of January 20, 2025 (Initial Rescissions of Harmful Executive Orders and Actions), to restore common sense to the federal government and unleash the potential of American citizens. (3/14/25)

Immediate Expansion of American Timber Production: Directs the Secretaries of the Interior and Agriculture to issue new guidance to increase timber production and improve forest management, reduce delivery times and supply uncertainty, and submit legislative proposals to expand authorities, while setting annual timber sale targets and adopting categorical exclusions to streamline processes. (3/1/25)
Addressing the Threat to National Security from Imports of Timber, Lumber: Directs the Secretary of Commerce to investigate the national security impact of timber, lumber, and derivative product imports, and to recommend actions such as tariffs, export controls, or incentives to boost domestic production and strengthen the supply chain. (3/1/25)
America First Investment Policy: Reconfirms the United States’ longstanding commitment to open investment to encourage domestic development of key advanced technologies, and takes steps to streamline investments by trusted allies and partners (including establishing a fast-track process); and directs federal departments and agencies to consider new and expanded restrictions on inbound and outbound investment involving adversary nations, particularly China. (2/21/25)
Establishing the National Energy Dominance Council: Advises on strategies for achieving energy dominance by enhancing permitting, production, generation, distribution, regulation, and transportation of American energy resources. (2/14/25)
Ending the Procurement and Forced Use of Paper Straws: Ends the procurement and mandatory use of paper straws by the Federal government, directing the development of a national strategy to eliminate their use within 45 days. (2/10/25)
Council to Assess the Federal Emergency Management Agency: Establishes a council to review and recommend improvements to the Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) to enhance its effectiveness and impartiality in disaster response (1/24/25)
Emergency Measures to Provide Water Resources in California and Improve Disaster Response in Certain Areas: Mandates federal agencies to take all necessary measures to ensure adequate water resources in Southern California and improve disaster response, overriding any conflicting state or local policies. (1/24/25)
Declaring a National Energy Emergency: Declares an energy emergency and directs agencies to use emergency authorities for domestic energy production. (1/20/25)
Putting America First in International Environmental Agreements: Directs withdrawal from the Paris Agreement and prioritizes economic efficiency in energy agreements. (1/20/25)
Putting People Over Fish: Stopping Radical Environmentalism to Provide Water to Southern California: Directs efforts to route more water from the Sacramento-San Joaquin Delta to other parts of California. (1/20/25)
Unleashing Alaska’s Extraordinary Resource Potential: Directs agencies to rescind restrictions and expedite permitting for resource projects in Alaska. (1/20/25)
Unleashing American Energy: Encourages energy exploration and production on federal lands and revises climate-related policies. (1/20/25)
Initial Rescissions of Harmful Executive Orders and Actions: Revokes 78 previous policies related to racial equity, COVID-19, environmental protection, and anti-discrimination measures, aiming to adjust these areas in line with the current administration's priorities.(1/20/25)