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An Executive Order issued on March 27, 2025, allows the Secretary of the Department of Veterans Affairs (VA) to suspend parts of a previous Executive Order for certain VA subdivisions. This change means employees in those subdivisions, who are represented by specific labor organizations, will now be covered by the Federal Service Labor-Management Relations Statute. The Secretary agrees with the President's view that the VA's primary function is related to national security, making it impractical to fully apply certain employment laws within the VA. The suspension is effective starting from its publication date.

The Department of the Treasury's Office of Foreign Assets Control (OFAC) is implementing new regulations related to a July 14, 2020, Executive Order concerning Hong Kong. These regulations aim to address actions by China that undermine Hong Kong's autonomy, impacting various aspects including asset blocking and transactions. The regulations are currently published in a simplified form to provide immediate guidance, with more detailed regulations expected later. These rules are effective from January 15, 2021, and are part of broader U.S. efforts in response to China's actions affecting Hong Kong's independence and rights.

In this executive order, the President mandates that the counting of people for the decennial census for House of Representatives apportionment must include everyone living in each state, regardless of immigration status. This order reverses previous policies that aimed to exclude undocumented immigrants from the count. The order emphasizes that accurate and complete data must be used for the census and requires the Secretary of Commerce to ensure that the population count fully reflects each state's inhabitants. Additionally, it revokes earlier directives concerning the collection of citizenship information for the census.

The Executive Order titled "Lowering Drug Prices by Once Again Putting Americans First" aims to reduce prescription drug costs for Americans. It outlines strategies to increase transparency in drug pricing, enhance competition, and import lower-cost drugs safely. The order also seeks to stabilize Medicare premiums and promote innovation while ensuring affordable access to essential medicines like insulin. Additionally, it calls for a review of the pharmaceutical value chain to support lower drug prices through competitive practices.

This Executive Order, titled "Restoring Equality of Opportunity and Meritocracy," issued by the President of the United States, aims to eliminate the use of disparate-impact liability in order to ensure that individuals are treated equally under the law. Disparate-impact liability refers to holding organizations accountable for unintentional discrimination based on race, sex, or other characteristics, even when equal opportunities are provided. The order argues that such liability can lead to racial balancing and hinders merit-based decisions, which contradicts the principle of meritocracy. The order calls for the review and revision of existing policies and regulations that incorporate this type of liability to align with the Constitution and American ideals.

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 this executive order, the President directs the United States to withdraw from the Paris Agreement and other international climate commitments that may harm the U.S. economy. The policy emphasizes prioritizing American interests and economic growth in global environmental agreements while avoiding unnecessary financial burdens on taxpayers. Additionally, it calls for revoking the U.S. International Climate Finance Plan and instructs relevant agencies to report on actions taken to align with this policy. The order ensures that U.S. foreign energy engagements focus on economic efficiency and promoting American prosperity.

The Executive Order titled "Unleashing Alaska's Extraordinary Resource Potential" seeks to harness Alaska's abundant natural resources, such as energy and minerals, for national economic benefit and security. It directs various federal agencies to remove restrictions on resource development in Alaska, prioritizing projects like liquified natural gas (LNG) and oil and gas exploration. The order aims to reverse previous limitations, expedite permitting, and foster cooperation with state authorities while ensuring compliance with existing laws and policies. The order emphasizes that developing Alaska's resources will create jobs, help balance trade, and reinforce U.S. energy dominance.

In this Executive Order, the President has decided to temporarily pause the enforcement of the Foreign Corrupt Practices Act (FCPA) to boost American economic and national security. Over the next 180 days, the Attorney General will review current policies related to FCPA investigations and enforcement, stopping new FCPA actions unless exceptions are deemed necessary. During this time, existing investigations will also be evaluated to ensure that FCPA enforcement is within appropriate boundaries, aligning with U.S. foreign policy and economic interests. The Attorney General is tasked with updating guidelines and can extend this review period if needed.

The Executive Order on Promoting COVID-19 Safety in Domestic and International Travel sets out policies to reduce the spread of COVID-19 through travel within and into the United States. It requires mask-wearing on various modes of transportation, such as airplanes, trains, and buses, in line with CDC guidelines, while consultatively engaging state and local authorities. The order also addresses international travel by highlighting the need for proof of negative COVID-19 tests before entering the U.S., as well as coordinating with foreign governments to ensure safe travel practices. Additionally, the order outlines measures for land and sea travel and explores linking vaccinations to international certification.