Expired
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April 28, 2020 · 2,178 days ago
💰 Economy
On April 28, 2020, President Trump signed Executive Order 13917, delegating authority under the Defense Production Act to the Secretary of Agriculture to prioritize and allocate food supply chain resources during the COVID-19 national emergency. The order authorized the Secretary to require food producers and suppliers to prioritize orders from the federal government and to allocate resources as deemed necessary. The confirmed effect was expansion of federal authority over food production and distribution during the pandemic, with direct application to meat processing facilities, grain mills, and other food supply chain entities.
Active
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April 10, 2018 · 2,927 days ago
💰 Economy
President Trump signed Executive Order 13828 on April 10, 2018, directing federal agencies to review welfare and public benefit programs and propose changes to strengthen work requirements and time limits. The order required the Secretary of Health and Human Services, Secretary of Agriculture, and Secretary of Commerce to recommend modifications to SNAP, TANF, Medicaid, and housing assistance programs within 90 days. Implementation effects included subsequent state waivers expanding work requirements for SNAP and Medicaid, resulting in reduced benefits access for certain populations.
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April 25, 2017 · 3,277 days ago
💰 Economy
President Trump signed Executive Order 13790 on April 25, 2017, directing the Department of Agriculture to review and modify regulations affecting agricultural operations and rural communities. The order required the USDA to identify rules that impose costs on farmers and rural businesses, with an aim toward reducing regulatory burden. Confirmed effects include initiation of regulatory reviews affecting farm operations, environmental compliance requirements, and rural development programs.