NATIONAL SECURITY/SUDAN/TRUMP MEMORANDA: “Message to the Congress Regarding the Continuation of the National Emergency with Respect to South Sudan TO THE CONGRESS OF THE UNITED STATES: Section 202(d) of the National Emergencies Act (50 U.S.C. 1622(d)) provides for the automatic termination of a national emergency unless, within 90 days prior to the anniversary date of […]
Category: A- Trump Memoranda
3/22/2017
NATIONAL SECURITY/SUDAN/TRUMP MEMORANDA: “Notice Regarding the Continuation of the National Emergency with Respect to South Sudan On April 3, 2014, by Executive Order 13664, the President declared a national emergency pursuant to the International Emergency Economic Powers Act (50 U.S.C. 1701-1706), to deal with the unusual and extraordinary threat to the national security and foreign […]
3/20/2017
BUDGET/STATE/TRUMP MEMORANDA: “Delegation of Authority Under the National Defense Authorization Act for Fiscal Year 2017 By the authority vested in me as President by the Constitution and the laws of the United States of America, including section 301 of title 3, United States Code, I hereby order as follows: I hereby delegate to the Secretary […]
3/16/2017
BUDGET/MILITARY/TRUMP MEMORANDA: “Dear Mr. Speaker: I ask the Congress to consider the enclosed appropriations request for Fiscal Year (FY) 2017. The request includes an additional $30 billion for the Department of Defense (DOD) to rebuild the U.S. Armed Forces and accelerate the campaign to defeat the Islamic State of Iraq and Syria (ISIS), and an […]
3/6/2017
ATTORNEY GENERAL/DHS/STATE/TRUMP MEMORANDA: “Memorandum for the Secretary of State, the Attorney General, the Secretary of Homeland Security Implementing Immediate Heightened Screening and Vetting of Applications for Visas and Other Immigration Benefits, Ensuring Enforcement of All Laws for Entry into the United States, and Increasing Transparency among Departments and Agencies of the Federal Government and for […]
3/6/2017
IMMIGRATION/TRAVEL BAN/TRUMP MEMORANDA: “Memorandum for the Secretary of State, the Attorney General, the Secretary of Homeland Security Implementing Immediate Heightened Screening and Vetting of Applications for Visas and Other Immigration Benefits, Ensuring Enforcement of All Laws for Entry into the United States, and Increasing Transparency among Departments and Agencies of the Federal Government and for […]
3/6/2017
IMMIGRATION/TRAVEL BAN/TRUMP MEMORANDA: “Memorandum for the Secretary of State, the Attorney General, the Secretary of Homeland Security Implementing Immediate Heightened Screening and Vetting of Applications for Visas and Other Immigration Benefits, Ensuring Enforcement of All Laws for Entry into the United States, and Increasing Transparency among Departments and Agencies of the Federal Government and for […]
2/3/2017
LABOR/TRUMP MEMORANDA: “Presidential Memorandum on Fiduciary Duty Rule… The Department of Labor’s (Department) final rule entitled, Definition of the term ‘Fiduciary’; Conflict of Interest Rule-Retirement Investment Advice, 81 Fed. Reg. 20946 (April 8, 2016) (Fiduciary Duty Rule or Rule), may significantly alter the manner in which Americans can receive financial advice, and may not be […]
1/28/2017
DHS/NATIONAL SECURITY/TRUMP MEMORANDA: “Presidential Memorandum Organization of the National Security Council and the Homeland Security Council… The National Security Act of 1947, as amended, established the National Security Council (NSC) to advise the President with respect to the integration of domestic, foreign, and military policies relating to the national security. There is also a Homeland […]
1/28/2017
TERRORISM/TRUMP MEMORANDA: “Presidential Memorandum Plan to Defeat the Islamic State of Iraq and Syria The Islamic State of Iraq and Syria, or ISIS, is not the only threat from radical Islamic terrorism that the United States faces, but it is among the most vicious and aggressive. It is also attempting to create its own state, […]
1/27/2017
MILITARY/TRUMP MEMORANDA: “Presidential Memorandum on Rebuilding the U.S. Armed Forces Rebuilding the U.S. Armed Forces By the authority vested in me as President by the Constitution and the laws of the United States, including my authority as Commander in Chief of the Armed Forces of the United States, I hereby direct the following: Section 1. […]
1/25/2017
TRUMP MEMORANDA: “Employees at the Interior Department and the Environmental Protection Agency — where career employees have been instructed to cease almost all communications with audiences outside the agency — are feeling the Trump administration’s crackdown on federal agencies more than most, leaving some employees ‘terrified.’ EPA employees have been instructed [by the Trump administration, […]
1/24/2017
JOBS/TRUMP MEMORANDA: “Presidential Memorandum Streamlining Permitting and Reducing Regulatory Burdens for Domestic Manufacturing… Section 1. Purpose. This memorandum directs executive departments and agencies (agencies) to support the expansion of manufacturing in the United States through expedited reviews of and approvals for proposals to construct or expand manufacturing facilities and through reductions in regulatory burdens affecting […]
1/24/2017
PIPELINES/TRUMP MEMORANDA: “Construction of the Dakota Access Pipeline Section 1. Policy. The Dakota Access Pipeline (DAPL) under development by Dakota Access, LLC, represents a substantial, multi-billion-dollar private investment in our Nation’s energy infrastructure. This approximately 1,100-mile pipeline is designed to carry approximately 500,000 barrels per day of crude oil from the Bakken and Three Forks […]
1/24/2017
KEYSTONE/PIPELINES/TRUMP MEMORANDA: “Construction of the Keystone XL Pipeline Section 1. Policy. In accordance with Executive Order 11423 of August 16, 1968, as amended, and Executive Order 13337 of April 30, 2004, the Secretary of State has delegated authority to receive applications for Presidential permits for the construction, connection, operation, or maintenance, at the borders of […]
1/24/2017
COMMERCE/PIPELINES/TRUMP MEMORANDA: “Presidential Memorandum Regarding Construction of American Pipelines The Secretary of Commerce, in consultation with all relevant executive departments and agencies, shall develop a plan under which all new pipelines, as well as retrofitted, repaired, or expanded pipelines, inside the borders of the United States, including portions of pipelines, use materials and equipment produced […]
1/24/2017
TRUMP MEMORANDA/PIPELINES: “President Trump ordered [1-24-17] that permits for the the Dakota Access Pipeline be approved in an expedited manner, ‘including easements or rights-of-way to cross Federal areas.’ (Army denial of an easement was a previous victory for pipeline opponents.) In his Keystone memorandum, Mr. Trump invited TransCanada to resubmit its application for a pipeline […]
1/24/2017
TRUMP MEMORANDA/PIPELINES: “Signing orders to move forward with the construction of the Keystone XL and Dakota Access pipelines in the Oval Office.” https://t.co/aOxmfO0vOK – Donald Trump, Twitter.com, Jan. 24, 2017 […]
1/24/2017
TRUMP MEMORANDA: “In this memorandum [1-24-17], the president ordered the Commerce Secretary to begin a 60-day review of regulations for American manufacturers, with the aim of finding ways to speed up permitting and all federal processes for them.” – Lisa Desjardins, “The 12 executive actions Trump has signed (so far),” PBS Newshour, PBS.org, Jan 25, 2017 […]
1/24/2017
TRUMP MEMORANDA/PIPELINES: “President Trump directed [1-24-17] the Commerce Secretary to come up with a plan to ensure that all pipelines built or repaired in the United States be constructed with American-made materials ‘to the maximum extent possible.’ “ –Lisa Desjardins, “The 12 executive actions Trump has signed (so far),” PBS Newshour, PBS.org, Jan 25, 2017 […]
1/23/2017
JOBS/TRUMP MEMORANDA: “Presidential Memorandum Regarding the Hiring Freeze By the authority vested in me as President by the Constitution and the laws of the United States of America, I hereby order a freeze on the hiring of Federal civilian employees to be applied across the board in the executive branch. As part of this freeze, […]
1/23/2017
TTP/TRADE DEALS/TRUMP MEMORANDA: “Presidential Memorandum Regarding Withdrawal of the United States from the Trans-Pacific Partnership Negotiations and Agreement It is the policy of my Administration to represent the American people and their financial well-being in all negotations, particularly the American worker, and to create fair and economically beneficial trade deals that serve their interests. Additionally, […]
1/23/2017
ABORTION/TRUMP MEMORANDA: “Presidential Memorandum Regarding the Mexico City Policy I hereby revoke the Presidential Memorandum of January 23, 2009, for the Secretary of State and the Administrator of the United States Agency for International Development (Mexico City Policy and Assistance for Voluntary Population Planning), and reinstate the Presidential Memorandum of January 22, 2001, for the […]
1/23/2017
JOBS/POLITICS/TRUMP MEMORANDA: “[1-23-17] The president has told agencies they cannot fill any vacant positions nor open new ones, with two exceptions: military personnel and critical public safety positions.” –Lisa Desjardins, “The 12 executive actions Trump has signed (so far),” PBS Newshour, PBS.org, Jan 25, 2017 […]
1/23/2017
ABORTION/TRUMP MEMORANDA: “President Trump has ordered [1-23-17] that federal dollars cannot go to organizations that provide abortion services.” [Also known as the Mexico City Policy] – Lisa Desjardins, “The 12 executive actions Trump has signed (so far),” PBS Newshour, PBS.org, Jan 25, 2017 […]
1/23/2017
TPP/TRUMP MEMORANDA: “This memorandum [1-23-17] withdraws the United States from all Trans-Pacific Partnership negotiations and from signing the trade deal.” –Lisa Desjardins, “The 12 executive actions Trump has signed (so far),” PBS Newshour, PBS.org, Jan 25, 2017 […]
1/20/2017
TRUMP MEMORANDA: “Memorandum for the Heads of Executive Departments and Agencies SUBJECT: Regulatory Freeze Pending Review The President has asked me to communicate to each of you his plan for managing the Federal regulatory process at the outset of his Administration. In order to ensure that the President’s appointees or designees have the opportunity to […]
1/20/2017
OBAMA EXEC ORDERS/TRUMP MEMORANDA: “The president has frozen all regulations now in process (but not approved) until they are approved by him or an agency after he took office. This means any regulation signed by former President Barack Obama in his final weeks in office — including some that deal with energy efficiency standards — […]