Tracking every rollback, reversal, and overreach — and the path back to the America we know.
President Trump signed Proclamation 2019-10255 on May 10, 2019, designating a week to recognize charter schools. The proclamation calls for observance of National Charter Schools Week but does not create new policy, funding, or regulatory changes. It is a ceremonial declaration with no direct operational impact on Americans.
President Trump signed Proclamation 2019-10130 on May 9, 2019, designating May 10, 2019 as Military Spouse Day. The proclamation recognized military spouses and acknowledged their contributions and sacrifices. This is an annual observance with no direct regulatory or legislative impact on Americans.
On May 8, 2019, the Trump administration issued a notice continuing the national emergency declaration with respect to the Central African Republic, originally declared in 2013. The continuation extends the emergency declaration, maintaining the executive authorities and sanctions related to the Central African Republic. The direct impact on Americans includes potential restrictions on financial transactions and trade with designated entities and individuals from the Central African Republic.
Executive Order 13871 was signed on May 8, 2019, imposing comprehensive sanctions on Iran's iron, steel, aluminum, and copper sectors. The order prohibited U.S. persons and entities from engaging in transactions related to these Iranian industrial sectors and targeted foreign entities conducting such trade. The direct effect on Americans included restrictions on imports of these materials from Iran and potential price impacts on affected commodities in U.S. markets.
On May 8, 2019, President Trump signed Proclamation 9882, which restricted asylum eligibility for individuals entering the United States through the southern border who did not apply for protection in countries they transited through first. The proclamation established that asylum applicants could be denied entry unless they had sought protection in at least one country they passed through before reaching the U.S. border. The confirmed direct impact was that thousands of asylum seekers, particularly families from Central America, were denied asylum hearings and returned to their countries of origin or to transit countries without U.S. adjudication of their claims.
President Trump signed Proclamation 9760 on May 3, 2019, designating the week of May 12-18, 2019 as Public Service Recognition Week. The proclamation directs federal agencies and the public to recognize the contributions of federal, state, local, and tribal employees. The proclamation has no direct impact on federal policy, benefits, or operations—it is ceremonial in nature.
President Trump signed Executive Order 13870 on May 2, 2019, directing federal agencies to develop a strategy for recruiting, training, and retaining cybersecurity personnel in the federal workforce. The order established requirements for agencies to assess cybersecurity workforce needs, create recruitment and retention plans, and report progress to the White House. The confirmed effect was that federal agencies were required to submit workforce assessments and implementation plans for cybersecurity hiring and training programs.
On April 30, 2019, President Trump signed a memorandum delegating authority under Section 5 of the United States-Caribbean Strategic Engagement Act of 2016. The memorandum authorized designated officials to exercise powers granted under the act regarding Caribbean regional engagement and strategy. The specific operational impacts on Americans require review of the delegated authorities and their implementation by designated agencies.
President Trump signed Proclamation 2019-09325 on April 30, 2019, designating May 2019 as Older Americans Month. The proclamation recognizes the contributions of older Americans and encourages awareness of aging-related issues. This is an annual proclamation with no direct regulatory impact on Americans.
President Trump signed Proclamation 9327 on April 30, 2019, designating May 1, 2019 as Loyalty Day. The proclamation calls for Americans to reaffirm loyalty to the United States and encourages display of the flag. As a proclamation, it has no direct regulatory effect on Americans but serves as an official statement designating the observance.