Expired
TERM 1
August 28, 2020 · 2,148 days ago
💰 Economy
On August 28, 2020, President Trump signed Proclamation 10414, which modified tariffs on steel imports by adjusting Section 232 tariff rates and exemptions. The proclamation reduced the tariff rate on certain steel products from 25% to 0% for countries meeting specified criteria, while maintaining or adjusting rates for others. The action directly affected steel prices for American manufacturers, construction companies, and automotive producers who import or use steel in production.
Active
TERM 1
August 24, 2020 · 2,152 days ago
💰 Economy
On August 24, 2020, President Trump signed Executive Order 13946, directing federal agencies to prioritize locating new federal facilities and developments in Opportunity Zones and other economically distressed communities designated under the Tax Cuts and Jobs Act. The order requires federal agencies to consider Opportunity Zone locations when making decisions about new federal infrastructure projects, real estate acquisitions, and facility consolidations. The confirmed direct impact is that federal agencies altered their site selection processes to weight Opportunity Zone eligibility as a factor in capital planning decisions.
Expired
TERM 1
August 14, 2020 · 2,162 days ago
🗳️ Democracy
President Trump signed Proclamation 10071 on August 14, 2020, designating the week of August 23-29, 2020 as National Employer Support of the Guard and Reserve Week. The proclamation honors employers who support employees serving in the National Guard and Reserve. This is a ceremonial designation with no direct regulatory or budgetary impact on Americans.
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TERM 1
August 13, 2020 · 2,163 days ago
🌐 Foreign Policy
On August 13, 2020, the Trump administration issued Notice 2020-18016 continuing the national emergency declaration with respect to export control regulations. The notice extends the existing emergency authority that allows the administration to regulate exports of certain goods and technologies without standard congressional approval processes. The continuation maintains expanded executive power over export licensing and control determinations for items deemed related to national security.
Expired
TERM 1
August 8, 2020 · 2,168 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 · 2,168 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 · 2,168 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 · 2,169 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 · 2,170 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.
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TERM 1
August 6, 2020 · 2,170 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.