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The Executive Order 14201, titled "Keeping Men Out of Women's Sports," establishes a policy to protect the integrity of women's sports by excluding male competitors. The order advises that federal funding should be withdrawn from educational programs that fail to provide equal sports opportunities for women and girls. It tasks various government departments, including Education, Justice, and State, with enforcing rules that prioritize safety, fairness, and equality in women's sports by clarifying eligibility based on sex rather than gender identity. The order also aims to influence international sports policies to align with these standards.

The President issued a memorandum directing all executive departments and agencies to pause and review any new rules or regulations before they are finalized. This means that any rule proposals need to be approved by a department or agency head appointed by the President after January 20, 2025. Rules that have already been submitted but not yet published should be withdrawn for review. Additionally, there is an option to delay the implementation of rules for 60 days to allow for further evaluation, and in cases where significant issues are found, further action may be necessary.

In Proclamation 10148, President Biden remembers the over 500,000 Americans who have died from COVID-19, which surpasses the death tolls of several major wars combined. He calls for a moment of silence, urging all Americans to participate at sunset to honor those lost. Additionally, he orders flags to be flown at half-staff on all federal properties and U.S. embassies worldwide until February 26, 2021, to mark this solemn occasion.

The Executive Order 14132, issued by the President, outlines adjustments to the pay rates of various federal positions. It sets new salary schedules for the General Schedule, Foreign Service, Veterans Health Administration, Senior Executive Service, and other specific positions including uniformed services and administrative law judges. Locality-based comparability payments will also be adjusted, with detailed schedules attached to the order. The new rates are to take effect starting January 1, 2025, and they replace a previous order from December 2023.

In Proclamation 10142, President Joseph R. Biden Jr. terminated the national emergency regarding the southern border of the United States that was declared in 2019. The proclamation directs the Secretary of Defense and the Secretary of Homeland Security to pause construction on the border wall and halt the use of funds for it. They must also review the legality and consequences of the wall projects and develop a plan within 60 days to redirect funds and possibly terminate contracts for wall construction. The proclamation clarifies that the term "wall" refers to a contiguous physical barrier along the border.

The President of the United States issued a memorandum establishing the order of succession for the position of Chairman of the Council on Environmental Quality. If the Chairman cannot perform their duties, the roles will be filled in this order: Chief of Staff, General Counsel, Deputy General Counsels (in the order they were appointed), Senior Directors (also in their appointment order), and the Associate Director for the National Environmental Policy Act. However, individuals serving in these roles temporarily cannot act as Chairman based on this memorandum. The President retains the right to change the order if needed, and a previous memorandum from September 6, 2019, regarding succession is revoked by this document.

On February 15, 2019, a national emergency was declared concerning the southern border of the United States to tackle issues related to border security and a humanitarian crisis. The ongoing situation continues to pose threats to national security, especially due to the COVID-19 pandemic. To address these challenges, the national emergency has been extended for another year beyond February 15, 2021. This extension will allow further measures to control unlawful migration and the flow of narcotics and criminals across the border.

The Proclamation 10144 issued by President Biden on February 1, 2021, revokes Proclamation 10139, which aimed to adjust the tariffs on aluminum imports from the United Arab Emirates (UAE). This decision maintains the existing tariffs from Proclamation 9704 to protect the U.S. aluminum industry, which is crucial for national security. While imports from the UAE had been reduced by 25% due to the tariffs and domestic production increased by 22% prior to the pandemic, the large volume of denied exclusion requests further justified the continuation of tariffs over introducing a new quota system.

The Presidential Memorandum addresses changes in the hiring policies of the Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) to focus on merit-based selection. It criticizes former diversity, equity, and inclusion initiatives, claiming they prioritized characteristics like race or disability over qualifications and safety. The memorandum instructs the FAA and the Department of Transportation to halt these practices and instead ensure employees are chosen based on capability and performance. It also calls for a review of current employees in critical safety roles to maintain high standards of air safety and efficiency.

The memorandum titled "Preserving and Fortifying Deferred Action for Childhood Arrivals (DACA)" outlines a directive by the President to maintain and strengthen the DACA program. Established during the Obama-Biden Administration, DACA provides temporary relief from deportation for certain undocumented immigrants brought to the U.S. as children, allowing them to work and contribute to the economy. The memorandum instructs the Secretary of Homeland Security, in consultation with the Attorney General, to take appropriate actions to uphold the program, ensuring that it aligns with existing laws. It also specifies that the memorandum does not create any legal rights for individuals against the United States or its agencies.