Government Reform
Executive orders restructuring federal agencies, programs, and government operations.
155 executive ordersAddressing Addiction Through the Great American Recovery Initiative
This executive order establishes the White House Great American Recovery Initiative to coordinate a federal government response to addiction and substance use disorder. The initiative, co-chaired by the Secretary of Health and Human Services and a Senior Advisor for Addiction Recovery, will work to increase treatment access, raise awareness, integrate addiction services across federal agencies, and collaborate with states, communities, and the private sector.
Addressing State and Local Failures To Rebuild Los Angeles After Wildfire Disasters
This executive order directs federal agencies to establish regulations that preempt California state and local building permitting processes in Los Angeles wildfire-affected areas, allowing federally-funded reconstruction projects to proceed under federal oversight and self-certification by builders rather than local permits. The order asserts that state and local governments have impeded reconstruction efforts and places responsibility with federal agencies to expedite rebuilding by bypassing local approval requirements.
Continuance of the Federal Emergency Management Agency Review Council
This executive order extends the Federal Emergency Management Agency Review Council until March 25, 2026. The council was originally established to assess FEMA's operations and functions. The Secretary of Homeland Security is designated to perform presidential functions related to the council under the Federal Advisory Committee Act.
Designating the Board of Peace as a Public International Organization Entitled To Enjoy Certain Privileges, Exemptions, and Immunities
This executive order designates the Board of Peace as a public international organization eligible for privileges, exemptions, and immunities under the International Organizations Immunities Act. The designation allows the organization to operate with certain legal protections and immunities in the United States.
Establishing a Second Emergency Board To Investigate Disputes Between the Long Island Rail Road Company and Certain of Its Employees Represented by Certain Labor Organizations
This executive order establishes a second emergency board to investigate labor disputes between the Long Island Rail Road Company and five labor organizations representing its employees. The board will review final settlement offers from both parties and submit a report recommending the most reasonable offer within 60 days.
Adjustments of Certain Rates of Pay
This executive order adjusts the rates of pay for various federal employees and officials effective January 1, 2026, including civilian employees under the General Schedule, Foreign Service, Veterans Health Administration, Senior Executive Service, military personnel, and judges. The order also directs the Office of Personnel Management Director to assess providing up to a 3.8 percent pay increase for certain federal law enforcement personnel.
Increasing Medical Marijuana and Cannabidiol Research
This executive order directs federal agencies to increase medical marijuana and cannabidiol (CBD) research and expand the research infrastructure. It references a 2023 FDA review supporting marijuana's medical use for pain, nausea, and anorexia, and a pending Department of Justice proposal to reschedule marijuana from Schedule I to Schedule III of the Controlled Substances Act.
Providing for the Closing of Executive Departments and Agencies of the Federal Government on December 24, 2025, and December 26, 2025
This executive order closes all executive departments and agencies of the federal government on December 24, 2025, and December 26, 2025, excusing employees from duty on those dates. Department and agency heads may keep certain offices open and require certain employees to work if needed for national security, defense, or other public needs.
Ensuring a National Policy Framework for Artificial Intelligence
This executive order establishes a national framework for artificial intelligence regulation by directing the creation of an AI Litigation Task Force to challenge state AI laws that the administration views as overly restrictive, requiring evaluation of existing state AI laws, and conditioning federal broadband funding on states' compliance with the order's AI policy priorities.
Protecting American Investors From Foreign-Owned and Politically-Motivated Proxy Advisors
This executive order directs federal agencies to increase oversight of proxy advisory firms, particularly Institutional Shareholder Services Inc. and Glass, Lewis & Co., LLC, which advise investors on shareholder voting. The order instructs the SEC, FTC, and Department of Labor to review and potentially revise regulations and investigate whether these firms' practices related to environmental, social, governance, and diversity considerations constitute violations of securities law, antitrust law, or fiduciary duties.
Launching the Genesis Mission
Executive Order 14363 establishes the Genesis Mission, a coordinated national effort to accelerate artificial intelligence-enabled scientific discovery and research. The order places the Department of Energy in charge of building an integrated AI platform that combines federal scientific datasets, high-performance computing resources, and partnerships with universities and private companies to solve major national challenges.
Fostering the Future for American Children and Families
This executive order directs the federal government to modernize the foster care system through improved data collection, technology adoption, and support for youth aging out of care. It also establishes initiatives to increase foster and adoptive parent recruitment, particularly from faith-based communities, and creates resources for former foster youth seeking education and employment opportunities.