Active
TERM 1
September 22, 2017 · 3,220 days ago
✊ Civil Rights
President Trump signed Proclamation 2017-20895 on September 22, 2017, designating a day of observance for Gold Star mothers and families. The proclamation calls for flags to be displayed and directs Americans to observe the day with appropriate ceremonies and activities honoring military families who have lost loved ones in service. The proclamation established an annual observance but created no new federal programs, funding, or institutional changes.
Active
TERM 1
September 20, 2017 · 3,222 days ago
🌐 Foreign Policy
President Trump signed Executive Order 13810 on September 20, 2017, imposing additional sanctions on North Korea and entities doing business with North Korea. The order expanded restrictions on financial transactions, trade, and commerce with North Korea beyond existing UN sanctions. The direct impact on Americans included restrictions on U.S. persons and entities conducting business with North Korea, potential price increases on certain goods previously sourced from North Korean trade partners, and expanded enforcement actions against U.S. companies violating sanctions.
Active
TERM 1
September 18, 2017 · 3,224 days ago
🌐 Foreign Policy
On September 18, 2017, President Trump signed a notice continuing the national emergency declaration with respect to persons who commit, threaten to commit, or support terrorism. The continuation extends the existing emergency declaration, originally established in 2001, authorizing the government to use emergency powers related to terrorist financing, asset freezes, and related enforcement actions. The direct effect is the continuation of existing authorities used by federal agencies to designate individuals and entities as terrorists and freeze their assets without standard legal procedures.
Active
TERM 1
September 13, 2017 · 3,229 days ago
🌐 Foreign Policy
On September 13, 2017, President Trump signed a presidential determination designating countries as major drug transit or major illicit drug producing countries for fiscal year 2018 under the Foreign Assistance Act. This determination identifies nations whose governments are not cooperating adequately with U.S. drug enforcement efforts, potentially affecting U.S. foreign aid, trade benefits, and diplomatic relations with those countries. The direct impact on Americans includes potential changes to drug enforcement cooperation with designated countries and possible effects on U.S. trade and aid policy with those nations.
Active
TERM 1
September 13, 2017 · 3,229 days ago
🌐 Foreign Policy
On September 13, 2017, President Trump signed an order blocking the proposed acquisition of Lattice Semiconductor Corporation by China Venture Capital Fund Corporation Limited under the Committee on Foreign Investment in the United States (CFIUS) process. The order prohibited the transaction based on national security concerns related to semiconductors and defense technology. The blocked acquisition prevented the foreign purchase and kept the semiconductor manufacturer under U.S. ownership.
Active
TERM 1
September 11, 2017 · 3,231 days ago
🌐 Foreign Policy
On September 11, 2017, the Trump administration issued a notice continuing the national emergency declaration originally declared in response to the September 11, 2001 terrorist attacks. The continuation extended the emergency powers and authorities granted under the National Emergencies Act. This allows the federal government to maintain enhanced security measures, surveillance authorities, and executive powers related to counterterrorism operations without requiring new congressional authorization.
Active
TERM 1
September 8, 2017 · 3,234 days ago
🌐 Foreign Policy
On September 8, 2017, President Trump signed Memorandum 2017-21026 delegating authority under the Global Magnitsky Human Rights Accountability Act to the Secretary of State and Secretary of the Treasury. The memorandum transferred presidential powers to impose sanctions on foreign persons responsible for human rights violations or corruption to these Cabinet officials. This delegation affected the administration's ability to designate and sanction individuals and entities under this statute without requiring direct presidential approval for each action.
Active
TERM 1
September 8, 2017 · 3,234 days ago
🌐 Foreign Policy
On September 8, 2017, the Trump administration issued Determination 2017-19522 continuing the exercise of certain authorities under the Trading With the Enemy Act. The determination extends presidential powers to regulate transactions with designated foreign entities and nationals. This action maintains existing restrictions on trade and financial transactions with countries or groups identified under the act's framework.
Active
TERM 1
September 8, 2017 · 3,234 days ago
🗳️ Democracy
President Trump signed Proclamation 9639 on September 8, 2017, designating national days of prayer and remembrance. The proclamation establishes specific dates for Americans to observe prayer and remembrance activities. The proclamation has no direct regulatory impact on Americans' rights, benefits, or obligations.
Active
TERM 1
September 8, 2017 · 3,234 days ago
🗳️ Democracy
President Trump signed Proclamation 9681 on September 8, 2017, designating September 11 as Patriot Day. The proclamation directs the flag of the United States to be flown at half-staff on that date each year and calls for a moment of silence beginning at 8:46 a.m. Eastern Daylight Time. The proclamation remains in effect as an annual observance.