WASHINGTON, D.C.,– On Monday, President Donald J. Trump signed several executive orders at an event he held before supporters at a D.C.-area arena. One of the orders was a sweeping order that repealed more than 75 orders signed by former President Joe Biden. President Trump signed numerous other orders, however,...
WASHINGTON, D.C.,– On Monday, President Donald J. Trump signed several executive orders at an event he held before supporters at a D.C.-area arena. One of the orders was a sweeping order that repealed more than 75 orders signed by former President Joe Biden.
President Trump signed numerous other orders, however, the first one he signed was a sole-order erasing more than 75 executive orders from former President Biden. These executive orders were erased from the books in one-sole signature in a single order by President Trump. Here’s what those orders were:
- EO 13985: Repeal efforts aimed at advancing racial equity in federal government operations.
- Aimed at removing initiatives for equity assessments, advancing environmental justice, and ensuring equitable delivery of government benefits.
- EO 13986: Remove Biden’s adjustments to ensure an accurate census count, particularly for undocumented immigrants.
- Would reinstate efforts to exclude undocumented immigrants from the census count, affecting apportionment and funding.
- EO 13987: Dissolve the unified government response to COVID-19, including the global health leadership role.
- End the coordination of federal efforts for vaccine distribution, testing, and international health cooperation.
- EO 13988: Reverse protections against discrimination based on gender identity or sexual orientation in federal programs.
- Might reinstate policies allowing discrimination in areas like healthcare, education, and employment based on sexual orientation or gender identity.
- EO 13989: Eliminate Biden’s ethics commitments for executive branch personnel.
- Could remove obligations for transparency in government dealings, lobbying restrictions, and conflict of interest disclosures.
- EO 13990: Undo environmental protections and climate action initiatives.
- Repeal rejoining the Paris Agreement, end the Climate Task Force, and remove restrictions on oil and gas leasing.
- EO 13992: Revoke changes made to federal regulation processes under Biden.
- Undo efforts to increase regulatory oversight, transparency, and public participation in rulemaking.
- EO 13993: Revert to previous immigration enforcement policies, potentially increasing enforcement actions.
- Reinstate policies like “Remain in Mexico” and potentially expand ICE operations.
- EO 13995: Cancel equity-focused strategies in the response to the COVID-19 pandemic.
- End measures aimed at addressing disparities in health outcomes among different communities.
- EO 13996: Disband the COVID-19 Testing Board and related public health workforce development.
- Stop the strategic expansion of testing capabilities and workforce training for future pandemics.
- EO 13997: Halt expanded access to care and treatments for COVID-19.
- Potentially reduce federal funding for COVID-19 treatments and vaccine distribution.
- EO 13999: Rescind enhanced worker health and safety measures.
- Remove new safety protocols introduced during the health crisis.
- EO 14000: Reverse support for reopening schools and early childhood education providers.
- Undo funding and guidelines for safe school reopenings.
- EO 14002: Nullify economic relief measures related to the COVID-19 pandemic.
- End programs for unemployment benefits, emergency rental assistance, and small business support.
- EO 14003: Revoke protections for the federal workforce.
- Remove job security measures and collective bargaining rights.
- EO 14004: Cancel policies allowing transgender individuals to serve openly in the military.
- Reinstate the ban on transgender service members.
- EO 14006: Reinstate the use of private prisons for federal incarceration.
- Reverse the phase-out of federal contracts with private prison operators.
- EO 14007: Disband or restructure the President’s Council of Advisors on Science and Technology.
- Potentially change the focus or reduce the advisory role in scientific policy.
- EO 14008: Withdraw from international climate commitments and domestic climate action plans.
- Cancel plans for reducing greenhouse gases, promoting renewable energy, and addressing climate change internationally.
- EO 14009: Repeal efforts to strengthen Medicaid and the Affordable Care Act.
- Undo expansions of Medicaid, protections for pre-existing conditions, and marketplace subsidies.
- EO 14010: End a comprehensive framework for managing migration in North and Central America.
- Stop regional cooperation on migration issues, potentially affecting asylum processing.
- EO 14011: Dissolve the task force on family reunification.
- End efforts to reunite families separated at the border.
- EO 14012: Reverse policies aimed at improving legal immigration and integration.
- Potentially reduce services and support for immigrants seeking legal pathways.
- EO 14013: Cancel refugee resettlement programs and climate migration planning.
- Stop the increase in refugee admissions and planning for climate-displaced populations.
- EO 14015: Terminate the White House Office of Faith-Based and Neighborhood Partnerships.
- End coordination with faith-based organizations on social issues.
- EO 14018: Revoke multiple Biden-era executive actions.
- Broad stroke to undo various policy initiatives.
- EO 14019: Undo measures to promote access to voting.
- Remove federal support for voting rights, potentially impacting voter access.
- EO 14020: Eliminate the White House Gender Policy Council.
- Stop efforts to promote gender equality in policy-making.
- EO 14021: Rescind protections against discrimination in education based on sex, including gender identity.
- Reverse Title IX expansions to cover gender identity and sexual orientation.
- EO 14022: Reinstate emergency measures against the International Criminal Court.
- Reimpose sanctions on ICC personnel investigating U.S. actions.
- EO 14023: Disband the commission on the Supreme Court.
- End discussions on court reform including size and jurisdiction.
- EO 14027: Terminate the Climate Change Support Office.
- Stop dedicated efforts to coordinate climate policy across agencies.
- EO 14029: Revoke additional Biden executive actions for technical amendments.
- Address minor adjustments or corrections to previous orders.
- EO 14030: Cancel climate-related financial risk assessments.
- End mandatory reporting on financial risks from climate change.
- EO 14031: End initiatives for equity and justice for Asian Americans, Native Hawaiians, and Pacific Islanders.
- Cancel targeted efforts to address hate crimes and promote equity.
- EO 14035: Reverse diversity, equity, inclusion, and accessibility policies in the federal workforce.
- Undo efforts to increase diversity in federal hiring and promotion.
- EO 14037: Roll back clean vehicle standards.
- Reverse emissions standards and incentives for electric vehicles.
- EO 14044: Amend or potentially reduce the scope of PCAST.
- Change the advisory group’s composition or focus.
- EO 14045: Terminate the Hispanic education initiative.
- End programs aimed at educational equity for Hispanic communities.
- EO 14049: End educational equity initiatives for Native Americans and support for Tribal Colleges.
- Halt specific aid and programs for Native American education.
- EO 14050: Cancel the Black American educational equity initiative.
- Stop focused educational support and opportunity programs for Black Americans.
- EO 14052: Halt implementation of infrastructure investment directives.
- Potentially delay or cancel infrastructure projects.
- EO 14055: Reverse protections for qualified workers under service contracts.
- Remove job security for workers in federal service contracts.
- EO 14057: Cancel clean energy and federal sustainability initiatives.
- End federal commitments to reduce carbon footprints through green technologies.
- EO 14060: Disband the Council on Transnational Organized Crime.
- Stop coordinated efforts against international crime.
- EO 14069: Undo pay equity and transparency in federal contracting.
- Repeal requirements for transparency in contractor wages, potentially affecting pay equity.
- EO 14070: Repeal health coverage expansion efforts.
- End measures to make health insurance more accessible and affordable.
- EO 14074: Revoke police reform and criminal justice changes.
- Undo initiatives for accountability, transparency, and community policing.
- EO 14075: End support for equality for the LGBTQI+ community.
- Stop federal actions against discrimination based on sexual orientation or gender identity.
- EO 14082: Stop implementing energy and infrastructure provisions from the Inflation Reduction Act.
- Cancel plans for renewable energy expansion and infrastructure upgrades.
- EO 14084: Withdraw support for arts, humanities, museums, and library services.
- Reduce federal funding or involvement in cultural institutions.
- EO 14087: Cancel initiatives to lower prescription drug costs.
- End efforts to negotiate drug prices and cap out-of-pocket costs.
- EO 14089: Dissolve the African Diaspora Engagement Council.
- Cease direct engagement with the African diaspora community.
- EO 14091: Halt further racial equity initiatives in federal government.
- Stop ongoing efforts to address systemic racism through policy.
- Presidential Memorandum (March 13, 2023): Reopen areas for oil or gas leasing in the Arctic.
- Reverse environmental protections to allow drilling.
- EO 14094: Reverse modernization of regulatory review.
- Potentially reduce transparency and efficiency in regulatory processes.
- EO 14096: Cancel environmental justice commitments.
- End policies aimed at reducing pollution in marginalized communities.
- EO 14099: End vaccination requirements for federal workers.
- EO 14110: Potentially alter AI development and use policies.
- Change or remove guidelines for ethical AI use in government.
- EO 14115: Remove sanctions related to peace and stability in the West Bank.
- Adjust U.S. policy towards the Israeli-Palestinian conflict.
- EO 14124: Terminate support for Hispanic-Serving Institutions.
- End specific educational support for institutions serving Hispanic students.
- EOs 14134-14139: Reset or redefine succession orders in various departments and offices.
- Establish new or revert to previous lines of succession.
- Presidential Memorandums (January 3, 2025): Designate acting officials in various federal agencies.
- Set up interim leadership roles in case of vacancies.
- Presidential Memorandum (January 6, 2025): Reopen areas for oil or natural gas leasing.
- Reverse environmental restrictions to promote fossil fuel extraction.
- Presidential Memorandum (January 14, 2025): Change policies regarding Cuba’s state sponsor of terrorism status and national security memos.
- Potentially adjust U.S. foreign policy towards Cuba.
- EO 14143: Modify or end the appointment of AmeriCorps alumni to federal service.
- Reassess or cancel pathways for AmeriCorps members to enter federal employment.
In addition to those orders being removed from the books, President Trump issued his own, new executive orders, which included mandating all federal workers back to the office instead of working remote; withdrawing from the Paris Climate Accord; implementing a hiring freeze across the entire federal government except within the military; and an order allegedly to address the “raise of cost of living.”
President Trump said he would return to The White House on Monday evening and sign additional orders, including hundreds of expected pardons.