Executive Branch Archive
Explore executive orders, presidential proclamations, and signing statements from across American history.
Executive Orders
63 orders — 22 active, 18 revoked
Presidential Proclamations
20 key proclamations from national history
Signing Statements
15 statements raising constitutional concerns
Recent Executive Orders
Safe, Secure, and Trustworthy Development and Use of Artificial Intelligence
Established new standards for AI safety and security, directed agencies to develop guidelines for AI use, required reporting by developers of powerful AI systems, and addressed AI risks to privacy, civil rights, and the labor market.
Ensuring Robust Consideration of Evolving National Security Risks by the Committee on Foreign Investment in the United States
Directed CFIUS to consider specific national security factors including supply chain resilience, cybersecurity, and sensitive personal data when reviewing foreign investments in U.S. businesses.
Ensuring Responsible Development of Digital Assets
Directed a whole-of-government approach to addressing the risks and harnessing the potential benefits of digital assets and their underlying technology (blockchain). Called for studies on a potential U.S. Central Bank Digital Currency (CBDC).
Increasing the Minimum Wage for Federal Contractors
Raised the minimum wage for federal contractors to $15.00 per hour, superseding Obama's EO 13658 which had set it at $10.10. Included annual inflation adjustments and eliminated the tipped minimum wage for contractor employees.
Tackling the Climate Crisis at Home and Abroad
Established climate change as an essential element of U.S. foreign policy and national security. Created the National Climate Task Force, set a goal of conserving 30% of federal lands and waters by 2030, and directed the creation of a Civilian Climate Corps.
Ensuring the Future Is Made in All of America by All of America's Workers
Strengthened Buy American requirements for federal procurement, increased domestic content thresholds, and created a Made in America Office within OMB to oversee waiver requests.
Advancing Racial Equity and Support for Underserved Communities Through the Federal Government
Directed federal agencies to advance equity for all, including people of color and others who have been historically underserved. Required agencies to conduct equity assessments of their programs and policies.
Preventing and Combating Discrimination on the Basis of Gender Identity or Sexual Orientation
Directed federal agencies to enforce prohibitions on sex discrimination to include discrimination based on gender identity and sexual orientation, consistent with the Supreme Court's decision in Bostock v. Clayton County.