ESTABLISHED 2024 A CIVIC RECORD OF ACTIONS TAKEN AGAINST THE AMERICAN PEOPLE — AND HOW WE RESTORE THEM May 17, 2026
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Executive Order 13788: Buy American and Hire American

President Trump signed Executive Order 13788 on April 18, 2017, directing federal agencies to strengthen enforcement of domestic content and workforce requirements in federal contracting and procurement. The order requires agencies to review and modify acquisition regulations to maximize the use of goods and services produced in the United States and to prioritize hiring of U.S. citizens and lawful permanent residents for federal positions. Confirmed effects include increased scrutiny of federal contracts for foreign content and implementation of hiring preferences in federal employment.

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Executive Order on Omnibus Report on Significant Trade Deficits

Executive Order 13786 was signed on March 31, 2017, directing the Secretary of Commerce to prepare a report on the causes of significant U.S. trade deficits with specific countries and to identify unfair trade practices. The order required the Commerce Department to submit findings and recommendations within 90 days. The confirmed direct impact was the initiation of a formal federal review process that informed subsequent trade policy decisions and tariff actions.

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Executive Order on Antidumping and Countervailing Duties Enforcement

President Trump signed Executive Order 13785 on March 31, 2017, directing the Secretary of Commerce and U.S. Trade Representative to investigate and enforce antidumping and countervailing duties, and to identify violations of trade and customs laws. The order established an interagency working group to coordinate enforcement efforts and recommend legal actions. The confirmed effect was increased investigations into imported goods and enforcement actions targeting foreign manufacturers and importers, resulting in additional tariffs and duties on affected products.

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Revocation of Federal Contracting Executive Orders

On March 27, 2017, President Trump signed Executive Order 13782, revoking multiple Obama-era executive orders related to federal contracting requirements. The order eliminated mandates requiring federal contractors to disclose political donations and comply with certain labor and environmental standards as conditions of receiving federal contracts. The direct effect removed reporting requirements and compliance obligations for companies bidding on or holding federal contracts worth billions annually.

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Executive Order 13781: Reorganizing the Executive Branch

President Trump signed Executive Order 13781 on March 13, 2017, directing the Office of Management and Budget to develop a plan to reorganize executive branch agencies and eliminate redundant functions. The order created a task force to review federal agencies and submit reorganization recommendations within 120 days. The order did not immediately eliminate agencies but initiated a review process that would inform potential future restructuring proposals.

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Executive Order on Regulatory Reform and Reduction

President Trump signed Executive Order 13777 on February 24, 2017, establishing a regulatory reform agenda requiring federal agencies to identify existing regulations for repeal or modification. The order mandated that for every new regulation issued, agencies must eliminate at least two existing regulations, and established a Regulatory Reform Officer in each agency to oversee the process. The confirmed direct effect was the initiation of a government-wide review and elimination of federal regulations across multiple agencies, with measurable reductions in the Code of Federal Regulations by the end of Trump's first term.

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Memorandum Directing Review of Fiduciary Duty Rule

On February 3, 2017, President Trump signed Memorandum 2017-02656 directing the Department of Labor to review the fiduciary duty rule requiring financial advisors to act in clients' best interests when managing retirement accounts. The memorandum instructed the Labor Department to examine the rule's impact on retirement savings and consider revising or rescinding it. The review process delayed enforcement of the rule and ultimately led to a revised fiduciary standard that narrowed the scope of who must comply with best-interest obligations when advising on retirement accounts.

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Executive Order 13772: Core Principles for Regulating Financial System

Executive Order 13772 was signed on February 3, 2017, directing federal financial regulators to review and revise regulations issued or enforced under the Dodd-Frank Act and other financial rules. The order instructed agencies to identify regulations that impose costs exceeding benefits, are outdated, or are inconsistent with the stated principles of promoting American financial growth and stability. Confirmed direct impacts included the initiation of formal review processes at the Office of the Comptroller of the Currency, Federal Reserve, FDIC, and SEC that resulted in subsequent rule modifications affecting bank capital requirements, lending standards, and disclosure obligations.

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Executive Order 13771: Reducing Regulation and Controlling Regulatory Costs

On January 30, 2017, President Trump signed Executive Order 13771, which required federal agencies to identify two existing regulations for elimination for every new regulation enacted. The order established a zero-net-growth policy for regulatory costs, directing agencies to offset any new regulatory costs with equal or greater cost reductions from existing rules. The confirmed direct impact included the elimination or modification of hundreds of federal regulations across agencies including EPA, Labor, and Education, reducing regulatory compliance requirements for businesses and changing how federal agencies could issue new rules.

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Memorandum on Streamlining Permitting for Domestic Manufacturing

On January 24, 2017, President Trump signed Memorandum 2017-02044 directing federal agencies to streamline permitting processes for domestic manufacturing projects. The memorandum instructed agencies to reduce timelines and regulatory requirements for permits related to manufacturing facilities. Confirmed effects included expedited review timelines for certain manufacturing permits, though specific quantified impacts on permitting decisions were not uniformly documented across all agencies.