The Technology & AI section examines policies aimed at integrating cutting-edge technology and artificial intelligence into the government, while also ensuring privacy, security, and the preservation of civil liberties. Asterisked executive orders are currently or have been challenged in court. Our legal challenge tracker provides daily updates on their respective statuses.
- Combating Cybercrime, Fraud, and Predatory Schemes Against American Citizens: Establishes U.S. policy to protect Americans by coordinating law enforcement, diplomacy, international pressure, and victim support to prevent, disrupt, and dismantle foreign criminal networks engaged in cyber-enabled fraud and related predatory activities. (3/6)
- 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)
- Adjusting Imports of Processed Critical Minerals and Their Derivative Products into the United States: Directed negotiations and potential trade measures to reduce U.S. reliance on, imported processed critical minerals. (1/14)
- Adjusting Imports of Semiconductors, Semiconductor Manufacturing Equipment, and Their Derivative Products into the United States: The United States, citing national security risks from heavy reliance on imported semiconductors and related equipment, is immediately imposing a 25% tariff on certain advanced chips. (1/14)
- Winning the G6 Race: Directs U.S. federal agencies to take immediate actions to secure American leadership in 6G wireless technology by reallocating specific radio spectrum bands for commercial use. (12/19/25)
- Ensuring American Space Superiority: Ordered a comprehensive national strategy to secure American leadership in space by advancing exploration, strengthening space security and defense. (12/18/25)
- Ensuring a National Policy Framework for Artificial Intelligence: Establishes a national policy framework to promote U.S. leadership in artificial intelligence by pre-empting conflicting state laws. (12/11/25)
- 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)
- Unlocking Cures for Pediatric Cancer with Artificial Intelligence: Directs federal agencies and the private sector to accelerate the use of artificial intelligence in pediatric cancer research and care. (9/30/25)
- 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)
- Saving TikTok While Protecting National Security: The U.S. government has approved a plan for TikTok’s U.S. operations to be divested into a new, majority American-owned joint venture, resolving national security concerns. (9/25/25)
- The Gold Card: An alien who donates $1 million personally or $2 million through a corporation to the Department of Commerce may qualify for an expedited immigrant visa under the newly established “Gold Card” program, subject to legal, public safety, and national security considerations. (9/19/25)
- Memorandum of Understanding Between the Government of The United States of America and the Government of The United Kingdom of Great Britain and Northern Ireland Regarding the Technology Prosperity Deal: Establishes a bilateral framework to accelerate joint innovation in strategic technologies—particularly artificial intelligence, quantum computing, fusion energy, and biotechnology—through shared infrastructure, research funding, and coordinated policy between the US and UK. (9/18/25)
- Further Extending the TikTok Enforcement Delay: Further extends the enforcement delay of Executive Order 14166 of January 20, 2025 (Application of Protecting Americans from Foreign Adversary Controlled Applications Act to TikTok) December 16, 2025, shielding entities from penalties for noncompliance during the extended period and reinforcing the Attorney General’s exclusive authority over enforcement. (9/16/25)
- Democratizing Access to Alternative Assets for 401(K) Investors: Expands investment options for 401(k) participants by directing federal agencies to revise regulations and guidance that restrict access to alternative assets—such as private equity, real estate, and digital assets—thereby promoting diversified, higher-yield retirement portfolios. (8/7/25)
- Addressing Threats to the United States by the Government of Brazil: Declares a national emergency and imposes sanctions, including an additional ad valorem duty rate of 40 percent on certain products from Brazil, in response to actions by the Brazilian government—including censorship demands on U.S. tech platforms and human rights violations—that threaten U.S. national security, foreign policy, and economic interests. (7/30/25)
- Promoting the Export of the American AI Technology Stack: Establishes the American AI Exports Program to promote the global deployment of US-origin full-stack AI technologies—including hardware, models, and applications—by incentivizing industry-led consortia and aligning exports with national security and economic diplomacy goals. (7/23/25)
- 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)
- 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)
- Further Extending the TikTok Enforcement Delay: Extends the enforcement delay of Executive Order 14166 of January 20, 2025 (Application of Protecting Americans from Foreign Adversary Controlled Applications Act to TikTok) until September 17, 2025, shielding entities from penalties for noncompliance during the delay period as set out in Protecting Americans from Foreign Adversary Controlled Applications Act and reinforcing the federal government’s exclusive enforcement authority. (6/19/25)
- Implementing the General Terms of The United States of America-United Kingdom Economic Prosperity Deal: Enacts enacts a bilateral trade agreement which includes granting US exporters expanded access to UK markets, especially for especially for beef, ethanol, and certain other American agricultural exports, while establishing a quota of 100,000 UK automotive imports annually at a reduced 10% tariff rate—down from the standard 25% under Proclamation 10908. The agreement also outlines conditional tariff-rate quotas for UK steel and aluminum products at most-favored-nation (MFN) rates, contingent on compliance with US supply chain security and ownership standards, as well as sets the stage for preferential treatment of UK pharmaceutical products, pending the outcome of a Section 232 investigation and adherence to agreed regulatory benchmarks. (6/16/25)
- 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)
- 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)
- Unleashing American Drone Dominance: Directs federal agencies to accelerate the integration of drones into US airspace, streamline regulatory approvals, and expand domestic production and global export of American-made unmanned aircraft systems (UAS), with a focus on enabling routine Beyond Visual Line of Sight (BVLOS) operations and strengthening national supply chains. (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)
- 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)
- 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)
- 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)
- Addressing Certain Tariffs on Imported Articles: Addresses the imposition of certain tariffs on imported articles to protect domestic industries and ensure fair trade practices. (4/29/25)
- 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)
- 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)
- White House Initiative to Promote Excellence and Innovation at Historically Black Colleges and Universities: Establishes a White House initiative to enhance the capacity of Historically Black Colleges and Universities by fostering partnerships with private-sector employers, educational associations, and philanthropic organizations, with the goal to improve institutional planning, fiscal stability, and infrastructure, while providing professional development opportunities for students. (4/23/25)
- Preparing Americans for High-Paying Skilled Trade Jobs of the Future: Directs the Secretaries of Labor, Education, and Commerce to review and modernize federal workforce development programs to better align with the needs of emerging industries and high-demand skilled trades, aiming to streamline and integrate these programs to enhance their effectiveness, promote apprenticeships, and leverage advancements in technology, including AI as well as equip American workers with the skills necessary to thrive in a reindustrialized economy and secure well-paying jobs. (4/23/25)
- Advancing Artificial Intelligence Education for American Youth: Promotes the integration of artificial intelligence (AI) into K-12 education by providing comprehensive AI training for educators, fostering early exposure to AI concepts, and developing an AI-ready workforce to ensure the United States remains a global leader in AI innovation. (4/23/25)
- 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)
- Extending the TikTok Enforcement Delay: Extends the enforcement delay of Executive Order 14166 of January 20, 2025 (Application of Protecting Americans from Foreign Adversary Controlled Applications Act to TikTok) until June 19, 2025, preventing the Department of Justice from taking any enforcement actions or imposing penalties against TikTok during this period. (4/8/25)
- 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)
- 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)
- 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)
- Defending American Companies and Innovators From Overseas Extortion and Unfair Fines and Penalties: Directs the United States Trade Representative, in consultation with the Secretary of the Treasury and the Secretary of Commerce, to investigate and counteract foreign digital services taxes and regulatory practices that discriminate against or disproportionately affect American companies, particularly in the digital economy. (2/21/25)
- 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)
- Removing Barriers to American Leadership in Artificial Intelligence: Aims to sustain and enhance America’s global AI dominance in order to promote human flourishing, economic competitiveness and national security, including ordering the Assistant to the President for Science and Technology (APST), the Special Advisor for AI and Crypto, and the Assistant to the President for National Security Affairs (APNSA) to develop and submit an AI Action Plan within 180 days for the President’s review. (1/23/25)
- Strengthening American Leadership in Digital Financial Technology: States that it is Administration policy to support responsible growth and use of digital assets, blockchain technology, and related technologies by protecting and promoting fair and open access to banking services. (1/23/25)
- Establishing and Implementing the President’s “Department of Government Efficiency”: Mandates the modernization of federal technology systems. (1/20/25)*
- Restoring Freedom of Speech and Ending Federal Censorship: Restricts the federal government from suppressing free speech and investigates prior administration's actions. (1/20/25)
- Initial Rescissions of Harmful Executive Orders and Actions: Rescinds 78 Biden Administration Executive Orders and Presidential Memorandums including Executive Order 14110 of October 30, 2023 (Safe, Secure, and Trustworthy Development and Use of Artificial Intelligence) and all policies, directives, regulations, orders, and other actions taken by Federal agencies in association or implementation of that Executive Order. (1/20/25)
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Last updated 4/6/2026