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In this executive order, the President establishes a list of officials who will take over the duties of the Director of the Office of Management and Budget if both the Director and Deputy Director are unable to serve. The order specifies twelve positions in a specific order, starting with the Deputy Director for Management and ending with the Administrator of the Office of Electronic Government. The order also sets certain conditions, such as not allowing individuals serving in an acting capacity to take over as Director. Additionally, the President maintains the right to appoint an acting Director outside of the established order if the law permits. This directive revokes a previous executive order from 2012 on the same subject.

The executive order titled "Transparency Regarding Foreign Influence at American Universities" aims to increase transparency of foreign funding in U.S. educational institutions. It highlights previous failures to disclose significant foreign gifts and mandates the Department of Education to ensure universities report all foreign funding, detailing its sources and purposes. The order also facilitates public access to this information and ensures non-compliant institutions do not receive federal grants. It seeks to protect U.S. educational and national security interests by preventing secretive foreign influence.

The Executive Order designates English as the official language of the United States. It emphasizes the importance of a unified society where everyone can communicate in a common language, while still valuing the multilingual heritage of Americans. The order revokes Executive Order 13166, which aimed to improve access to services for those with limited English proficiency, but allows agencies to continue providing services in other languages if needed. It also mandates the Attorney General to update guidance related to this change, ensuring it aligns with existing laws.

The Department of Labor has repealed a rule from August 2020 that aligned with an Executive Order by former President Trump requiring specific procedures for issuing guidance documents. This decision follows a new Executive Order issued by President Biden on January 20, 2021, which revoked the previous order, highlighting the need for regulatory flexibility to address national challenges like COVID-19 and climate change. The Department determined the existing rule limited its ability to quickly provide necessary public guidance and thus decided to remove it, effective immediately.

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 "Enabling All Qualified Americans To Serve Their Country in Uniform" was issued to allow transgender individuals to serve openly in the U.S. military without facing discrimination. It overturns policies from the previous administration that restricted transgender service in the military. The order directs the Department of Defense and the Department of Homeland Security to review and adjust their policies to support this change, including preventing discharge or denial of reenlistment based on gender identity. These departments must report progress on implementing this order within 60 days.

The Department of Justice (DOJ) is revising its information collection process for applicants to the Attorney General's Honors Program and the Summer Law Intern Program. The proposed changes include altering demographic questions to comply with a recent executive order, adding questions about communication skills, and updating questions on public service experience. The revised application process is estimated to affect 2,428 candidates annually, with an estimated total burden of 4,349 hours and a cost of $39,885 to the federal government. Public comments on this proposal are encouraged and will be accepted until May 23, 2025.

The U.S. Nuclear Regulatory Commission (NRC) is withdrawing its policy and strategy on addressing environmental justice in its regulatory and licensing actions. This withdrawal is prompted by a new executive order that cancels a previous order related to environmental justice. The changes are intended to align NRC's practices with updated federal policies. The NRC will continue to comply with the National Environmental Policy Act to ensure environmental considerations are met.

The Executive Order titled "Extending the TikTok Enforcement Delay," dated April 9, 2025, further postpones the enforcement of certain rules against TikTok until June 19, 2025. During this time, the Department of Justice will not take action or impose penalties related to noncompliance with the Protecting Americans from Foreign Adversary Controlled Applications Act. The Attorney General is tasked with providing guidance and assurances to service providers that no violations or liabilities apply for conduct during the specified time frame. The order emphasizes the Attorney General's exclusive authority to enforce the Act and restricts others from doing so.

The executive order clarifies the military's role in safeguarding the United States' borders by emphasizing the importance of the armed forces in protecting national sovereignty and territorial integrity. It directs the Secretary of Defense to assign tasks to the United States Northern Command to secure the borders against various threats like unlawful migration and narcotics trafficking. The order ensures that military planning prioritizes border security while adhering to existing laws and available funding. This document underscores the need for continuous evaluation of strategies to prevent illegal entry and activities that compromise national security.