Expired
TERM 1
August 8, 2020 · 2,226 days ago
📚 Education
On August 8, 2020, the Trump administration issued Memorandum 2020-17897 extending the pause on federal student loan payments and suspending interest accrual through December 31, 2020. The action continued a relief measure originally implemented in March 2020 during the COVID-19 pandemic, allowing approximately 42 million federal student loan borrowers to defer payments without penalty or interest accumulation during the specified period.
Expired
TERM 1
August 8, 2020 · 2,226 days ago
💰 Economy
On August 8, 2020, President Trump signed Memorandum 2020-17899 deferring payroll tax obligations for employees earning less than $100,000 annually from September 1 through December 31, 2020. The memorandum directed the Treasury Secretary to defer collection of the employee portion of Social Security taxes during this period. The deferred taxes were to be collected between January 1 and April 30, 2021, meaning affected employees faced larger withholdings in early 2021 rather than a permanent tax reduction.
✓ Restored
TERM 1
August 8, 2020 · 2,226 days ago
🏠 Housing
President Trump signed Executive Order 13945 on August 8, 2020, directing federal agencies to provide assistance to renters and homeowners affected by COVID-19 disruptions. The order sought to prevent evictions and foreclosures by directing the Secretary of the Treasury to consider providing financial assistance and directing agencies to explore measures including eviction and foreclosure moratoriums. The order's confirmed effects included directing consideration of rental assistance programs, though actual distribution of funds and implementation timelines were dependent on subsequent agency action and Congressional appropriations.
Expired
TERM 1
August 7, 2020 · 2,227 days ago
🏥 Healthcare
On August 7, 2020, the Trump administration issued Memorandum 2020-17784 extending the use of National Guard personnel to respond to COVID-19 and support economic recovery efforts. The memorandum authorized continued deployment of National Guard units to assist with pandemic response activities across states. The confirmed effect was the continuation of National Guard mobilization in support of state COVID-19 operations through the specified extension period.
In the Courts
TERM 1
August 6, 2020 · 2,228 days ago
🌐 Foreign Policy
President Trump signed Executive Order 13943 on August 6, 2020, declaring a national emergency regarding information and communications technology and services supply chain threats, specifically targeting WeChat. The order prohibited transactions with WeChat and required the Secretary of Commerce to identify other ICT services posing national security risks within 45 days. The order's implementation was blocked by federal courts before the effective date, preventing the WeChat transaction ban from taking effect.
Active
TERM 1
August 6, 2020 · 2,228 days ago
💰 Economy
On August 6, 2020, President Trump signed Proclamation 2020-17977 adjusting imports of aluminum into the United States. The proclamation modified tariff rates and established import quotas on aluminum products, continuing restrictions initially imposed under Section 232 of the Trade Expansion Act of 1962. The action directly affected U.S. importers, domestic aluminum producers, and manufacturers using aluminum as an input, altering the cost and availability of aluminum-based goods in the American market.
Active
TERM 1
August 6, 2020 · 2,228 days ago
🏥 Healthcare
Executive Order 13944 was signed on August 6, 2020, directing federal agencies to prioritize domestic production of essential medicines, medical countermeasures, and critical inputs needed for public health emergencies. The order established requirements for federal procurement preferences and directed the Department of Health and Human Services and Department of Defense to assess supply chain vulnerabilities and develop strategies to increase domestic manufacturing capacity. Confirmed effects included increased federal contracting focus on domestic suppliers and initiation of supply chain assessments, though full implementation of domestic production expansion occurred over subsequent months.
✓ Restored
TERM 1
August 3, 2020 · 2,231 days ago
💰 Economy
Executive Order 13940 was signed on August 3, 2020. The order directed federal agencies to prioritize hiring American workers and to modify federal contracting procedures to align with domestic workforce interests. The confirmed direct effect included revised hiring guidelines for federal positions and changes to contracting evaluation criteria at federal agencies during the remainder of the 2020 fiscal year.
Expired
TERM 1
August 3, 2020 · 2,231 days ago
🏥 Healthcare
On August 3, 2020, President Trump signed Memorandum 2020-17370 extending the use of National Guard personnel to respond to COVID-19 and support economic recovery efforts. The memorandum continued the deployment of National Guard units that had been activated under prior directives. The extension maintained National Guard assistance in states for pandemic response activities during the period specified.
Partially Undone
TERM 1
August 3, 2020 · 2,231 days ago
🏥 Healthcare
President Trump signed Executive Order 13941 on August 3, 2020, directing federal agencies to expand telehealth services and improve healthcare access in rural areas. The order required the Department of Health and Human Services and other agencies to identify regulatory barriers to telehealth expansion and submit recommendations for removal. The confirmed direct effect included temporary flexibilities for Medicare telehealth coverage during the COVID-19 public health emergency, which allowed rural Americans to access certain medical services remotely without in-person visits.