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In Executive Order 14208, dated February 14, 2025, the President mandates the end of paper straw usage within federal government facilities. The order criticizes paper straws as costly, nonfunctional, and contradictory to environmental goals since they sometimes come wrapped in plastic. The government will stop procuring paper straws and remove any policies that previously discouraged the use of plastic straws. A National Strategy will be developed to support this policy nationwide, ensuring alignment with executive branch policies and contractual agreements.

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 memorandum, issued by the Executive Office of the President, withdraws certain areas of the United States Outer Continental Shelf from being available for oil and natural gas leasing. This decision affects regions in the Gulf of Mexico, the Atlantic, and the Pacific, considering the protection of fragile marine ecosystems, coastal environments, and the need to mitigate climate change. The withdrawal applies indefinitely and does not impact rights under existing leases in these areas.

The presidential memorandum addresses the issue of Federal recognition for the Lumbee Tribe of North Carolina. Historically recognized by North Carolina and under an act signed by President Eisenhower, the Lumbee Tribe has been acknowledged but not granted Federal benefits. With over 55,000 members today, the Lumbee Tribe is one of the largest in the United States. The memorandum directs the Secretary of the Interior to create a plan within 90 days to help the Lumbee Tribe achieve full Federal recognition, allowing them to access Federal benefits, through legislative or other legal pathways.

The Office of National Drug Control Policy (ONDCP) announced the appointment of members to its Senior Executive Service Performance Review Board. The board will be chaired by Ms. Martha Gagné and includes Ms. Debbie Seguin, Ms. Tilda Farhat, and Ms. Kelly George as members. This notice provides transparency in the appointment process and the authority for these appointments is established under 5 U.S.C. 4314(c)(1). For any inquiries, Anthony Jones, the Acting General Counsel, can be contacted.

In Proclamation 10925, President Donald J. Trump announces modifications to tariffs on imported automobiles and automobile parts due to concerns about national security. The changes involve a system of monetary fees linked to automobile assembly in the U.S., aiming to decrease dependency on foreign manufacturing. Manufacturers assembling cars in the U.S. could receive financial offsets for tariffs based on the value of their cars. The government plans to monitor the situation to ensure national security is no longer at risk and adjust the tariff system as needed.

In a proclamation titled "National Stalking Awareness Month, 2025," President Joseph R. Biden Jr. recognizes January 2025 as a time to raise awareness about stalking and support survivors. He reflects on the fear and significant impact stalking can have, noting that one in three women and one in six men have experienced it. The proclamation highlights federal efforts, including the Violence Against Women Act and the National Plan to End Gender-Based Violence, aimed at supporting survivors and punishing perpetrators. President Biden urges Americans to speak out against stalking and support those working to stop such crimes.

The proclamation by President Joseph R. Biden Jr. marks December 3, 2024, as the International Day of Persons with Disabilities. It highlights the contributions of over one billion disabled people worldwide and reaffirms the commitment to treating them with dignity and providing opportunities for their full potential. The administration's efforts include strengthening home-based services, making transit systems more accessible, enhancing web accessibility, and proposing to end subminimum wages for workers with disabilities. The document also emphasizes international collaboration in advancing the rights and inclusion of people with disabilities.

The President of the United States issued an order to block the acquisition of United States Steel Corporation by Nippon Steel Corporation due to concerns about national security. The order states that the companies involved must fully abandon this acquisition within 30 days unless an extension is granted by the Committee on Foreign Investment in the United States (CFIUS). The companies must regularly report their compliance and efforts to abandon the merger to CFIUS. The President reserved the authority to issue further orders if necessary to protect national security.

The memorandum from the Executive Office of the President directs the Secretary of Commerce and the Secretary of the Interior to resume efforts to redirect more water from the Sacramento-San Joaquin Delta to areas of California that need it. This action seeks to address the halt caused by a lawsuit filed by the State of California, which aimed to protect local fish species like the Delta smelt. The document also highlights the necessity of providing water to Southern California due to recent wildfires, emphasizing the need for a stable water supply and effective vegetation management. The agencies involved are expected to report progress and future recommendations within 90 days.