United States
Executive orders, proclamations, and presidential memoranda, summarized in plain language.
A new NIH division and White House task force are tasked with improving research, prevention and care for women and girls across life stages.
The order sets steep duties on Russian goods and some countries’ exports, but waives their application until further action is judged appropriate.
A presidential committee will hear evidence on November 5 and recommend whether there is cause to remove Lisa Cook from the Federal Reserve Board.
The proclamation designates October 2026 as a month focused on domestic energy production, infrastructure and affordability.
The proclamation calls for public observances and U.S. flags on public buildings that day.
Treasury has five days to decide whether eligible taxpayers can defer certain diesel taxes for fuel-related costs from October 5 through December 31, 2026.
The proclamation designates October 2, 2026, as National Manufacturing Day and calls on Americans to recognize people who make and build products.
Federal agencies must launch a D.C. pest-control campaign and pursue new tools, disease research, and possible allergy labels.
The order changes federal agencies’ terminology and gives the president’s science adviser 60 days to propose a federal definition.
The order directs agencies to connect qualifying online services to a shared portal while keeping other ways to access services available.
The Senate will consider nominees for roles in diplomacy, law enforcement, agriculture finance and federal agency oversight.
The proclamation asks government officials to fly the U.S. flag and encourages public ceremonies in recognition of bereaved military families.
An executive order directs agencies to coordinate tougher H-1B screening, consider employer layoffs when approving petitions, and the Labor Department will review prior applications within 30 days.
H-1B applicants abroad and their employers must meet a $100,000 payment requirement; the proclamation extends these restrictions and directs agencies to enforce them.
The order directs agencies to review rules affecting anglers and charter operators and sets timelines for new data tools, permits and artificial reef projects.
The order sets deadlines for broader recreation access, hunter education guidance, wildlife management, and wild-game donation efforts.
The administration has asked the Senate to withdraw five nominations for federal positions; the release gives no reasons for the withdrawals.
The memo directs agencies to identify Canadian-made items that could be removed from federal civilian buying under existing law and consider domestic alternatives.
Federal agencies must prioritize projects that reduce Bay pollution, while EPA works with watershed jurisdictions to assess stormwater fees and encourage their repeal.
Sept. 17–23, 2026 is proclaimed Constitution Week; the President calls on teachers and local leaders to teach students about constitutional rights and responsibilities.
The proclamation designates September 18, 2026, to honor U.S. service members held as prisoners or still missing.
41 nominations cover federal judges, ambassadors, agency leaders (including FDA and Navy), and other posts; the Senate will consider confirmations.
The President designates Sept. 11, 2026 as Patriot Day, directs federal flags at half-staff, and asks governors, agencies, and the public to observe the 25th anniversary.
From 12:01 a.m. ET on Sept 29, 2026, specified Canadian-made heavy motorcycles will be excluded from U.S. importation; previously unentered shipments remain subject to a 50% duty.
Effective Sept 29, 2026, certain Canadian dairy-derived products, molasses, and non‑alcoholic beer listed in the Annex will be excluded from U.S. importation.
The proclamation imposes a new 50% duty on certain Canadian products, citing Canada's treatment of U.S. motor vehicle exports.