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Government Operations, Efficiency & Federal Workforce encompasses policies designed to streamline federal operations and improve the efficiency of government services. Asterisked executive orders are currently or have been challenged in court. Our legal challenge tracker provides daily updates on their respective statuses

  • Adjustments of Certain Rates of Pay: Adjustments to pay rates for various federal statutory, executive, legislative, judicial, and uniformed service positions, effective January 1, 2026. (12/18/25)
  • Modifying the Scope of Tariffs on the Government of Brazil: Modified the scope of tariffs imposed on Brazil by exempting certain agricultural products from the additional 40% duty. (11/20/25)
  • Fact Sheet: President Donald J. Trump Solidifies Economic and Defense Partnership with the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia: The U.S. and Saudi Arabia finalized landmark agreements to deepen U.S.-Saudi economic and defense ties, including nearly $1 trillion in Saudi investment in the U.S. (11/18/25)
  • Ensuring Continued Accountability in Federal Hiring: Establishes strict policies and procedures to limit federal hiring, requiring agencies to justify and strategically plan new hires. (10/15/25)
  • The Trump Declaration for Enduring Peace and Prosperity: Joint statement by leaders from the United States, Egypt, Qatar, and Türkiye, committing to implement a peace agreement that ends the war in Gaza. (10/13/25)
  • Assuring the Security of the State of Qatar: Affirms that the United States will guarantee the security and territorial integrity of the State of Qatar against external attack. (9/29/25)
  • Establishing an Emergency Board to Investigate Disputes Between the Long Island Rail Road Company and Certain of its Employees Represented by Certain Labor Organizations: Establishes an emergency board under the Railway Labor Act to investigate unresolved labor disputes between the Long Island Rail Road Company and several employees, represented by unions, at the request of the parties. The 3-person board shall report to the President within 30 days, during which time employment conditions shall be maintained unless otherwise agreed between the parties, in accordance with the RLA. The board shall terminate upon submission of the report. (9/16/25)
  • Restoring the United States Department of War: Authorizes the Department of Defense to adopt the historic title “Department of War” in select official contexts, signaling a shift toward a more assertive national security posture and emphasizing readiness to wage war in defense of US interests. (9/5/25)
  • Use of Appropriated Funds for Illegal Lobbying and Partisan Political Activity by Federal Grantees: Directs the Attorney General to investigate and enforce prohibitions against the use of federal grant funds for illegal lobbying and partisan political activities, aiming to safeguard taxpayer dollars and ensure compliance with federal law. (8/28/25)
  • Further Exclusions from the Federal Labor-Management Relations Program: Expands the list of federal agencies and subdivisions excluded from collective bargaining rights under Chapter 71 of Title 5, citing national security concerns, and includes units within the Bureau of Reclamation, Department of Commerce, NASA, and the US Agency for Global Media. (8/28/25)
  • Improving Oversight of Federal Grantmaking: Mandates stricter oversight, accountability, and alignment of federal discretionary grantmaking with national interests and administration priorities, aiming to eliminate wasteful spending and the funding of politically controversial initiatives. (8/7/25)
  • Preventing Woke AI in the Federal Government: Mandates that federal agencies procure only large language models that adhere to principles of truth-seeking and ideological neutrality, explicitly prohibiting AI systems that incorporate diversity, equity, and inclusion frameworks or other perceived ideological biases. (7/23/25)
  • Creating Schedule G in the Excepted Service: Establishes Schedule G, a new category of federal positions for non-career individuals engaged in policy-making or policy-advocating roles, allowing for greater flexibility in appointing and removing such employees during presidential transitions. (7/17/25)
  • Ensuring Accountability and Prioritizing Public Safety in Federal Hiring: Imposes a temporary freeze on most federal civilian hiring—except for roles tied to public safety, national security, and essential services—requiring direct approval from presidentially appointed leadership to ensure accountability and alignment with administration priorities. Additionally, any hiring shall be consistent with the Merit Hiring Plan that was issued by the Office of Personnel Management (OPM) on May 29, 2025, pursuant to Executive Order 14170 of January 20, 2025 (Reforming the Federal Hiring Process and Restoring Merit to Government Service). (7/7/25)
  • 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)
  • 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)
  • 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)
  • Department of Defense Security for the Protection of Department of Homeland Security Functions: Authorizes the Department of Defense to provide enhanced security and operational support to the Department of Homeland Security in safeguarding critical homeland functions, including border protection, infrastructure defense, and continuity of government operations. (6/7/25)
  • Restoring American Airspace Sovereignty: Establishes a federal task force and directs the FAA and other agencies to strengthen regulatory, operational, and enforcement frameworks to counter threats posed by unauthorized or malicious drone activity, particularly near critical infrastructure, mass gatherings, and sensitive government sites (6/6/25)
  • Sustaining Select Efforts to Strengthen the Nation's Cybersecurity and Amending Executive Order 13694 and Executive Order 14144: Reaffirms and refocuses federal cybersecurity policy by amending prior orders to prioritize defense against persistent foreign cyber threats—particularly from China, Russia, Iran, and North Korea—while streamlining federal cybersecurity mandates and emphasizing protection of critical infrastructure and digital services. (6/6/25)
  • Eliminating Waste, Fraud, and Abuse in Medicaid: Directs the Department of Health and Human Services to curb Medicaid overpayments by eliminating state-level reimbursement schemes that inflate federal contributions, aligning Medicaid payment rates more closely with Medicare to reduce fraud, waste, and abuse. (6/6/25)
  • Enhancing National Security by Addressing Risks at Harvard University: Suspends Harvard University's eligibility to host foreign students under the Student Exchange Visa Program (SEVP) for a sixth-month period, subject to extension, citing the university's refusal to share information with federal authorities about foreign students' alleged misconduct, thereby posing a national security risk. (6/4/25)
  • Reviewing Certain Presidential Actions: Directs a formal review of presidential actions taken during the Biden administration, alleging misuse of the autopen to conceal cognitive decline and questioning the legitimacy of executive decisions made without the President's direct involvement. (6/4/25)
  • Sequestration Order for Fiscal Year 2026 Pursuant to Section 251A of the Balanced Budget and Emergency Deficit Control Act, as Amended: Ordered across-the-board reductions in non-exempt federal spending for fiscal year 2026, effective Oct. 1, 2025, in accordance with the Balanced Budget and Emergency Deficit Control Act, as calculated by the Office of Management and Budget.(5/30/25)
  • 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)
  • Establishing Project Homecoming: Creates a federally funded program offering financial incentives and logistical support to encourage the voluntary departure of undocumented immigrants from the United States, while threatening strict enforcement for those who remain. (5/9/25)
  • Increasing Efficiency at the Office of the Federal Register: Directs the Office of the Federal Register to modernize its systems, reduce publication delays, and revise fee structures to accelerate the publication of regulatory actions and support the administration’s deregulatory agenda. (5/9/25)
  • Fighting Overcriminalization in Federal Regulations: Aims to reduce the criminal enforcement of regulatory offenses, focusing on willful misconduct and favoring civil or administrative enforcement for strict liability offenses. (5/9/25)
  • Ending Taxpayer Subsidization of Biased Media: Ends federal funding for National Public Radio (NPR) and the Public Broadcasting Service (PBS), citing concerns over media bias and the improper use of taxpayer dollars. (5/1/25)
  • Establishment of the Religious Liberty Commission: Establishes the Religious Liberty Commission, the stated goal of which is to protect and promote religious freedom by identifying and addressing threats to religious liberty and ensuring robust enforcement of existing protections. (5/1/25)
  • Strengthening and Unleashing America's Law Enforcement to Pursue Criminals and Protect Innocent Citizens: Aims to empower state and local law enforcement by providing resources, legal protections, and enhanced training to aggressively combat crime and protect communities. (4/28/25)
  • Strengthening Probationary Periods in the Federal Service: Issues new Civil Service Rule XI, which supersedes subpart H of part 315 of title 5, Code of Federal Regulations, to strengthen probationary periods in the federal service by requiring agencies to affirmatively certify the suitability of employees before finalizing their appointments, thereby enhancing workforce accountability and efficiency. (4/24/25)
  • Investigation into Unlawful "Straw Donor" and Foreign Contributions in American Elections: Directs the Attorney General, in consultation with the Secretary of the Treasury, to investigate and take action against the unlawful use of online fundraising platforms to make "straw donor" and foreign contributions in American elections, aiming to protect the integrity of the electoral process. (4/24/25)
  • Extension of Hiring Freeze: Extends the federal civilian hiring freeze until July 15, 2025, continuing the halt on filling vacant positions and creating new ones within the executive branch, with exceptions for national security, immigration enforcement, public safety and the Executive Office of the President. (4/17/25)
  • Ensuring Commercial, Cost-Effective Solutions in Federal Contracts: Mandates federal agencies to prioritize the procurement of commercially available products and services to reduce unnecessary expenditures and enhance cost-effectiveness in government contracts. (4/16/25)
  • Restoring Common Sense to Federal Office Space Management: Revokes previous directives, including Executive Order 12072 of August 16, 1978 (Federal Space Management) and Executive Order 13006 of May 21, 1996 (Locating Federal Facilities on Historic Properties in Our Nation’s Central Cities) to allow federal agencies greater flexibility in selecting cost-effective office spaces, aiming to enhance efficiency and reduce operational costs. (4/15/25)
  • Restoring Common Sense to Federal Procurement: Seeks to reform the Federal Acquisition Regulation by eliminating unnecessary regulations and streamlining procurement processes to enhance efficiency and reduce costs for federal acquisitions. (4/15/25)
  • Preventing Illegal Aliens from Obtaining Social Security Act Benefits: Gives additional direction for implementing Executive Order 14218 (Ending Taxpayer Subsidization of Open Borders) by mandating federal agencies to enact measures ensuring that only eligible individuals receive Social Security benefits, including enhanced verification processes and prioritizing enforcement actions against entities that fail to comply. (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)
  • 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)
  • Addressing Risks Associated with an Egregious Leaker and Disseminator of Falsehoods: Mandates the suspension of security clearances for Miles Taylor and associated entities due to unauthorized dissemination of classified information and falsehoods, aiming to protect national security and government integrity. (4/9/25)
  • Addressing Risks From Chris Krebs and Government Censorship: Directs the revocation of security clearances for Christopher Krebs and associated entities due to alleged censorship and abuse of government authority during his tenure at the Cybersecurity and Infrastructure Security Agency (CISA), impacting free speech and public trust. (4/9/25)
  • Addressing Risks From Susman Godfrey: Terminates federal contracts and security clearances with Susman Godfrey LLP, pending a review of whether such clearances are consistent with the national interest, citing the firm's engagement in activities detrimental to American interests, including “efforts to weaponize the American legal system and degrade the quality of American elections” as well as engaging in “unlawful discrimination.” (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)
  • Establishing the United States Investment Accelerator: Seeks to establish an office named the United States Investment Accelerator within the Department of Commerce in order to streamline regulatory processes and reduce barriers to facilitate and accelerate investments above $1 billion in the United States, enhancing economic prosperity through substantial domestic and foreign investments. (3/31/25)
  • Addressing Risks From WilmerHale: Directs the suspension of security clearances and access to government facilities for Wilmer Cutler Pickering Hale and Dorr LLP pending a review by relevant agencies based on allegations by the White House that the firm has and is, among other things, engaging in partisan representations, supporting discriminatory practices, obstructing efforts to prevent illegal activities, and degrading the quality of American elections. (3/27/25)
  • Restoring Truth and Sanity to American History: Seeks to remove what has been characterized by the Administration as divisive, race-centered ideology from Smithsonian museums, educational and research centers, and the National Zoo, in order to restore, according to the Administration, objective facts and promote unity. (3/27/25)
  • Making the District of Columbia Safe and Beautiful: Aims to enhance the safety, cleanliness, and aesthetic appeal of Washington, D.C., by preventing crime, punishing criminals, preserving order, protecting American monuments, and promoting beautification and the preservation of history and heritage. (3/27/25)
  • Exclusions From Federal Labor-Management Relations Programs: Excludes certain federal agencies and subdivisions primarily involved in intelligence, counterintelligence, investigative, or national security work from the application of Chapter 71 of title 5 and Subchapter X of Chapter 52 of title 22, United States Code, in a purported effort to enhance national security. (3/27/25)
  • Addressing Risks from Jenner & Block: Directs the suspension of security clearances and government contracts for Jenner & Block LLP pending a review by relevant agencies, due to, among other things, alleged engagement in “partisan lawfare” and abuse of its pro bono practice, which the Administration, in this Executive Order, has deemed detrimental to national security and public safety. (3/25/25) 
  • Preserving and Protecting the Integrity of American Elections: Mandates the enforcement of stringent voter identification and voter registration protocol as well as ballot handling procedures to ensure free, fair, and honest elections, thereby safeguarding the integrity of the electoral process. (3/25/25)
  • Protecting America's Bank Account Against Fraud, Waste, and Abuse: Mandates the implementation of enhanced controls and accountability measures by the Department of the Treasury to prevent financial fraud and improper payments, ensuring the integrity of Federal disbursements and receipts. (3/25/25)
  • Modernizing Payments To and From America's Bank Account: Mandates the transition to electronic payments for all Federal disbursements and receipts to the extent permissible under applicable law in order to enhance operational efficiency, reduce costs, and mitigate risks associated with paper-based payments. (3/25/25)
  • Rescinding Security Clearances and Access to Classified Information From Specified Individuals: Directs the revocation of security clearances and access to classified information for certain individuals, citing national security concerns. (3/22/25)
  • Addressing Remedial Action by Paul Weiss: Revokes Executive Order 14237 of March 14, 2025 (Addressing Risks from Paul Weiss) as Paul Weiss has agreed to a number of policy changes, including adopting political neutrality with respect to client selection and attorney hiring; taking on a wide range of pro bono matters representing the full political spectrum; committing to merit-based hiring, promotion, and retention, instead of “diversity, equity, and inclusion” policies; dedicating the equivalent of $40 million in pro bono legal services during this presidential term to support causes including assisting US veterans, fairness in the justice system, and combating antisemitism; and other similar initiatives. (3/21/25)
  • Addressing Remedial Action by Paul Weiss: Revokes Executive Order 14237 of March 14, 2025 (Addressing Risks from Paul Weiss) as Paul Weiss has agreed to a number of policy changes, including adopting political neutrality with respect to client selection and attorney hiring; taking on a wide range of pro bono matters representing the full political spectrum; committing to merit-based hiring, promotion, and retention, instead of “diversity, equity, and inclusion” policies; dedicating the equivalent of $40 million in pro bono legal services during this presidential term to support causes including assisting US veterans, fairness in the justice system, and combating antisemitism; and other similar initiatives. (3/21/25)
  • Stopping Waste, Fraud, and Abuse by Eliminating Information Silos: Directs heads of federal agencies to eliminate information silos by granting full and prompt access to unclassified agency records, data, and systems to federal officials in an effort to stop waste, fraud, and abuse. (3/20/25)
  • Strengthening the Suitability and Fitness of the Federal Workforce: Delegates authority to the Director of the Office of Personnel Management to make final suitability determinations and take suitability actions regarding federal employees based on post-appointment conduct and shall propose regulations to implement appropriate rules and procedures regarding such determinations. (3/20/25)
  • Eliminating Waste and Saving Taxpayer Dollars by Consolidating Procurement: Consolidates federal procurement within the General Services Administration to eliminate waste, reduce duplication of efforts, and streamline federal procurement processes with the aim of saving taxpayer dollars. (3/20/25)
  • Improving Education Outcomes by Empowering Parents, States, and Communities: Directs the closure of the US Department of Education and returns authority over education to the States and local communities, aiming to enhance educational outcomes by reducing federal control and bureaucracy. (3/20/25)
  • Achieving Efficiency Through State and Local Preparedness: Emphasizes the importance of enhancing national resilience and preparedness through smart infrastructure choices and risk-informed decisions as well as calls for the federal government to streamline its preparedness operations; update relevant policies to reduce complexity and better protect and serve Americans; and enable state and local governments to better understand, plan for, and ultimately address the needs of their citizens as it relates to both to global and dynamic threats and hazards.  (3/19/25) 
  • Removing Discrimination and Discriminatory Equity Ideology From the Foreign Service: Directs the removal of diversity, equity, inclusion, and accessibility criteria from the Foreign Service Manual provisions relating to tenure and promotion decisions and directs that hiring, promotion and retention decisions not be based on race, color, religion, sex or national origin. (3/19/25)
  • Continuing the Reduction of the Federal Bureaucracy: Mandates the termination of several non-statutory federal entities and advisory committees including the Federal Mediation and Conciliation Service; the United States Agency for Global Media; the Woodrow Wilson International Center for Scholars in the Smithsonian Institution; the Institute of Museum and Library Services; the United States Interagency Council on Homelessness; the Community Development Financial Institutions Fund; and the Minority Business Development Agency. The order also directs the rejection of funding requests for these entities, and calls for the identification and termination of additional unnecessary governmental entities and advisory committees. (3/14/25)
  • 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)
  • Ensuring the Enforcement of Federal Rule of Civil Procedure 65(c): Mandates that federal agencies enforce Federal Rule of Civil Procedure 65(c), requiring parties seeking injunctions against the federal government to provide security to cover potential costs and damages if the injunction is wrongly issued. (3/11/25)
  • Addressing Risks from Perkins Coie LLP: Directs the suspension of security clearances and termination of federal contracts with Perkins Coie LLP, citing national security concerns and discriminatory practices related to diversity, equity, and inclusion (DEI) initiatives. Racial Discrimination: The EEOC shall review the practices of industry-leading law firms for consistency with Title VII of the Civil Rights Act of 1964 for discrimination.  The Attorney General, Chair of the EEOC (in consultation with State Attorneys General) shall investigate the practices of large law firms who do business with Federal entities for compliance with race-based and sex-based non-discrimination laws and take any additional actions the Attorney General deems appropriate. (3/6/25)
  • Establishment of the Strategic Bitcoin Reserve and United States Digital Asset Stockpile: Establishes a Strategic Bitcoin Reserve and a United States Digital Asset Stockpile for the secure management of the government's digital assets, directing federal agencies to transfer their holdings and develop budget-neutral strategies for acquiring additional Bitcoin. (3/6/25)
  • Designating English as the Official Language of The United States: Designates English as the official language of the United States, revokes Executive Order 13166, and directs the Attorney General to update guidance accordingly, without requiring agencies to cease providing services in other languages. (3/1/25)
  • Implementing the President's "Department of Government Efficiency" Cost Efficiency Initiative: Mandates the creation of centralized systems for recording and justifying payments and travel, reviewing and modifying contracts and grants, and managing real property to enhance government efficiency and reduce federal spending. (2/26/25)
  • Suspension of Security Clearances and Evaluation of Government Contracts: Directs the suspension of security clearances and termination of government contracts with Covington & Burling LLP for all members, partners, and employees who assisted former Special Counsel Jack Smith, pending a review by relevant agencies. (2/25/25)
  • Ending Taxpayer Subsidization of Open Borders: Directs federal agencies to identify and eliminate federally funded programs that provide benefits to illegal aliens, ensure federal payments do not support illegal immigration or sanctuary policies, and refer improper benefit use to the Department of Justice and the Department of Homeland Security. (2/19/25)
  • Ensuring Lawful Governance and Implementing the President's "Department of Government Efficiency" Regulatory Initiative: Directs agency heads to review and identify regulations that are unconstitutional, unlawful, or overly burdensome, and to develop a Unified Regulatory Agenda to rescind or modify such regulations, while exempting certain national security and executive management functions. (2/19/25)
  • Commencing the Reduction of the Federal Bureaucracy: Mandates the termination of several non-statutory federal entities and advisory committees, directs the rejection of funding requests for these entities, and calls for the identification and termination of additional unnecessary governmental entities and advisory committees. (2/19/25)
  • Radical Transparency About Wasteful Spending: Directs executive departments and agencies to publicly disclose details of terminated programs, cancelled contracts, and other discontinued obligations of Federal funds. (2/18/25)
  • Ensuring Accountability for All Agencies: Ensures Presidential supervision and control over the entire executive branch, including independent regulatory agencies. (2/18/25)*
  • One Voice for America's Foreign Relations: Mandates all officers and employees involved in implementing U.S. foreign policy must do so under the President's direction, with failure to comply resulting in professional discipline. (2/12/25)
  • "Department of Government Efficiency" Workforce Optimization Initiative: Mandates a reduction in the federal workforce through efficiency improvements and attrition, requiring agencies to hire no more than one employee for every four that depart. (2/11/25)*
  • 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)
  • Eliminating the Federal Executive Institute: Mandates the elimination of the Federal Executive Institute to refocus government efforts on serving taxpayers and advancing national interests. (2/10/25)
  • Memorandum for the Heads of Executive Departments and Agencies: Directs the heads of all executive departments and agencies to review and align their funding decisions for nongovernmental organizations (NGOs) with the national interests and priorities of the United. (2/6/25)
  • Limiting Lame-Duck Collective Bargaining Agreements That Improperly Attempt to Constrain the New President: Prohibits federal agencies from finalizing collective bargaining agreements within 30 days prior to a presidential transition that create new obligations, make substantive changes, or extend existing agreements, to prevent binding the incoming administration to the previous administration's policies. (2/1/25)
  • Immediate Assessment of Aviation Safety: Mandates an immediate review of aviation safety protocols and hiring practices within the FAA, following a fatal collision between a commercial aircraft and a military helicopter, to ensure merit-based recruitment and uncompromised safety standards. (1/30/25)

  • Celebrating America's 250th Birthday: Establishes a White House Task Force to plan and execute a grand celebration for America's 250th birthday, including various commemorative activities and initiatives to honor the nation's history. (1/29/25) 

  • Prioritizing Military Excellence and Readiness: Directs that transgender individuals may not serve in the US military. Revokes Executive Order 14004 of January 25, 2021 (Enabling All Qualified Americans to Serve Their Country in Uniform). (1/27/25)*

  • Restoring America's Fighting Force: Aims to enhance the readiness and capabilities of the US military by increasing defense spending, modernizing equipment, and expanding recruitment efforts. (1/27/25)
  • Reinstating Service Members Discharged Under the Military's COVID-19 Vaccination Mandate: Directs the Secretary of Defense and/or Secretary of Homeland Security to make reinstatement available to all members of the military (active and reserve) who were discharged solely for refusal to receive the COVID-19 vaccine and who request to be reinstated at their former rank with full back pay, benefits, bonus payments, or compensation, and/or to allow any service members who provide a written and sworn attestation that they voluntarily left the service or allowed their service to lapse according to appropriate procedures, rather than be vaccinated under the vaccine mandate, to return to service with no impact on their service status, rank, or pay. (1/27/25)
  • 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)

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Last updated 4/6/2026

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