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The memorandum dated January 24, 2025, involves a decision by the President to revoke an earlier memorandum from January 28, 2021, concerning international health policies, and to reinstate a policy from January 23, 2017, known as The Mexico City Policy. This policy requires that U.S. government funds for global health assistance will not support organizations involved in coercive abortion or involuntary sterilization. The Secretary of State, along with the Secretary of Health and Human Services, is instructed to ensure that these guidelines are enforced when providing global health funds.

The executive order establishes the President's Make America Healthy Again Commission to tackle health issues in the United States, focusing particularly on chronic diseases. The Commission, led by the Secretary of Health and Human Services, will consist of various government officials who will study the childhood chronic disease crisis and recommend strategies. Within 100 and 180 days, the Commission will submit assessments and strategies to the President, identifying causes and solutions for health problems. These initiatives aim to significantly reduce chronic disease rates and promote healthier lifestyles among Americans, especially children.