Tracking every rollback, reversal, and overreach — and the path back to the America we know.
The Trump administration is recombining two federal agencies that were separated following the 2010 Deepwater Horizon oil spill. This action reverses post-spill safety and environmental oversight reforms by merging agencies responsible for offshore drilling regulation. The move reduces environmental protections and safety oversight for offshore oil drilling operations in U.S. waters.
Executive Order 14285 signed on April 24, 2025, expands offshore drilling and mineral extraction in U.S. waters. The order streamlines permitting for critical mineral development in ocean resources. This increases domestic mineral supply but raises environmental concerns for coastal ecosystems and marine life.
On January 20, 2025, President Trump signed Executive Order 14156 declaring a national energy emergency. The order directs federal agencies to expedite permitting and reduce regulations for energy infrastructure projects, including fossil fuel development on federal lands and waters. The confirmed direct impact includes acceleration of drilling permits, reduced environmental review timelines, and expedited approval processes for energy projects on public lands.