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President Joseph R. Biden Jr. issued Proclamation 10880 on January 2, 2025, to amend two previous proclamations about marine national monuments. Proclamation 8336, which originally established the Pacific Remote Islands Marine National Monument in 2009, and Proclamation 9173, which expanded the area in 2014, are being updated. The name of both the Monument and its Expansion is being changed to the "Pacific Islands Heritage Marine National Monument." This change is made to better acknowledge the cultural heritage of Indigenous Peoples and communities of the Pacific Islands.

In the proclamation titled "Human Rights Day and Human Rights Week, 2024," President Joseph R. Biden Jr. emphasizes the United States' dedication to upholding human rights and fundamental freedoms worldwide. The proclamation celebrates the 76th anniversary of the Universal Declaration of Human Rights and highlights achievements such as the 40th anniversary of the Convention Against Torture. President Biden reaffirms his administration's commitment to social justice, equality, and democracy and urges Americans to honor Human Rights Day and Week with appropriate activities.

The memorandum, issued by the President, seeks to maximize the Federal Emergency Management Agency's (FEMA) assistance in responding to COVID-19. It orders FEMA to cover 100% of costs for eligible COVID-19 emergency protective measures under the Public Assistance Category B from January 21, 2021, to September 30, 2021. This includes certain measures authorized by a previous memorandum, as well as other measures carried out from January 20, 2020, to January 20, 2021. The document also confirms that it doesn't change any existing legal authority or create new legal rights for enforcement.

The Executive Office of the President issued Executive Order 14016, revoking Executive Order 13801, which was about expanding apprenticeships in America. The order instructs government officials to review and potentially rescind any related policies or positions created under the previous order, in line with the law. It clarifies that this change should not interfere with the legal authority of government agencies or impact budgetary processes. Additionally, it states that the order does not create any legal rights for parties against the U.S. government.

The Executive Order 14133 mandates that all executive departments and agencies of the Federal Government will be closed on January 9, 2025, to honor James Earl Carter, Jr., the 39th President of the United States. However, agency heads can decide if specific offices need to stay open for important reasons like national security or public need, and some employees may be required to work. The day will be treated like a standard government holiday for pay and leave purposes. The Office of Personnel Management will oversee the implementation of this directive.

The President issued Executive Order 14154 titled "Unleashing American Energy," aiming to promote energy exploration and production on federal lands, eliminate certain regulatory barriers, and encourage the American energy sector's growth. The order revokes several environmental executive orders from the previous administration and calls for an immediate review of agency actions that may hinder domestic energy resource development. It emphasizes efficient permitting processes, prioritizes accuracy in environmental assessments, and seeks to boost the United States' role in global mineral production. Additionally, it stops funding distribution for initiatives aligned with the Inflation Reduction Act and the Infrastructure Investment and Jobs Act until they are reviewed for consistency with the new policies.

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 Executive Order 14243, published under the title "Stopping Waste, Fraud, and Abuse by Eliminating Information Silos," aims to improve the efficiency of government operations by removing barriers to data sharing among federal agencies. It mandates Agency Heads to facilitate access to unclassified data for federal officials, promote sharing between agencies, and assess current regulations that may hinder this process. The order instructs agencies to review their policies on classified information to ensure data isn't unnecessarily restricted. These efforts seek to prevent duplication and improve the government's ability to detect and eliminate waste, fraud, and abuse.

The Executive Order establishes the White House Office of Faith-Based and Neighborhood Partnerships to coordinate policies and efforts involving community-serving organizations, both faith-based and secular. This office, supported by the Domestic Policy Council and Office of Public Engagement, aims to improve the effectiveness of these organizations in delivering services alongside federal, state, and local governments, while respecting constitutional commitments related to religion. The order also updates and amends previous executive orders to reflect this new initiative and revokes Executive Order 13831, which dealt with a similar subject.

In a new executive order, the President directed all government agencies to review and potentially change or remove regulations from the past four years that conflict with national goals to protect public health and the environment and address climate change. The order also focuses on restoring national monuments and halting oil and gas activity in the Arctic Refuge to address environmental concerns. Additionally, it emphasized the importance of accurately assessing the costs of greenhouse gas emissions and revoked the 2019 permit for the Keystone XL Pipeline, arguing it does not serve the national interest. This executive order seeks to promote environmental justice, reduce emissions, and prioritize the transition to a clean energy economy.