Executive Orders
EO 14296 Keeping Promises to Veterans and Establishing a National Center for Warrior Independence
Addressing the needs of homeless veterans in the United States, particularly in Los Angeles, which has one of the highest populations of homeless veterans. The order recognizes the need for improved federal support and intervention for veterans who have served the country and currently face significant hardships, including homelessness.
EO 14295 Increasing Efficiency at the Office of the Federal Register
Aims to streamline regulatory processes and reduce publication delays at the Office of the Federal Register, thus supporting the administration’s deregulatory agenda.
EO 14294 Fighting Overcriminalization in Federal Regulations
Address concerns regarding the excessive criminalization of regulatory offenses. It acknowledges that the Code of Federal Regulations (CFR) is extensive and complex, making it difficult for average citizens to understand which actions could inadvertently lead to criminal liability.
EO 14293 Regulatory Relief To Promote Domestic Production of Critical Medicines
Builds on previous initiatives, notably Executive Order 13944 from August 2020, aimed at combating public health emergencies and ensuring essential medicines are produced domestically. The new EO emphasizes the need to eliminate regulatory barriers that slow the establishment of domestic pharmaceutical manufacturing, which currently can take 5 to 10 years due to complex regulations and inspections.
EO 14292 Improving the Safety and Security of Biological Research
Tackles the risks associated with dangerous gain-of-function research involving biological agents. The order recognizes the potential dangers of such studies, which can enhance the pathogenicity or transmissibility of infectious agents, posing significant health risks to the public and national security.
EO 14291 Establishment of the Religious Liberty Commission
Establishing the Religious Liberty Commission. The primary purpose of the Commission is to vigorously enforce protections for religious liberty as enshrined in federal law, ensuring that Americans can freely practice their faith without government interference or discrimination. This initiative emphasizes the historical significance of religious liberty in the United States, which dates back to early settlers fleeing persecution.
EO 14290 Ending Taxpayer Subsidization of Biased Media
Directs the Corporation for Public Broadcasting (CPB) to cease all federal funding for National Public Radio (NPR) and Public Broadcasting Service (PBS). The rationale behind this decision is that taxpayer funding should only support fair, accurate, unbiased, and nonpartisan news coverage. The order argues that government funding of media in the current landscape is outdated and corrosive to journalistic independence.
US Congress – No new laws.
SCOTUS – No new opinions.
Florida Congress
CS/HB 1205 Amendments to the State Constitution
Imposes stricter rules on petition initiatives, including how petitions are processed, how sponsors and circulators must register, and how signatures are verified or revoked. The law also sets new requirements for election supervisors, the Division of Elections, and the Department of State regarding their roles in the amendment process. Additionally, it updates procedures for financial impact statements, public funding disclosures, and establishes new criminal penalties for violations. It became law on May 2, 2025.
