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.
President Trump signed Proclamation 2025-06070 on April 17, 2025, to expand commercial fishing opportunities in Pacific waters. The proclamation removes or modifies restrictions on American fishing operations, allowing increased access to previously limited fishing grounds. This directly impacts commercial fishing communities by potentially increasing catch quotas and economic opportunities in the Pacific region.
Executive Order 14264 was signed on April 9, 2025, modifying federal regulations regarding showerhead water pressure standards. The order relaxes restrictions on water flow rates in showerheads, allowing higher water pressure than previously permitted under environmental regulations. This directly impacts American consumers by increasing water usage in households and potentially raising utility costs.
On February 20, 2025, the Trump administration issued a notice continuing the national emergency declaration with respect to Cuba and the emergency authority relating to regulation of vessel anchorage and movement. This continuation extends existing emergency powers that allow the government to regulate the movement of vessels in U.S. waters related to Cuba. The direct impact on Americans includes continued restrictions on maritime access and potential vessel regulations affecting travel and commerce to and from Cuba.
Executive Order 14181 signed on January 24, 2025, establishes emergency measures to provide water resources to California and improve disaster response capabilities in certain areas. The order directs federal agencies to expedite water delivery and coordinate disaster relief efforts. The action directly impacts California residents by improving access to water supplies and emergency response services during crises.
Executive Order 14181 was signed on January 24, 2025, directing federal agencies to expedite water resource delivery to California and modify disaster response protocols in specified areas. The order authorizes emergency measures for water allocation and coordination between federal and state agencies. Confirmed direct impacts include accelerated federal water releases to California water systems and revised federal disaster response procedures in designated regions.
Executive Order 14153 signed on January 20, 2025, aims to expand resource extraction and development in Alaska. The order removes restrictions on oil, gas, and mineral exploration on federal lands and waters. This directly impacts Alaska's economy and Native communities while potentially affecting environmental protections and wildlife habitats.
President Trump signed Executive Order 14154 on January 20, 2025, directing federal agencies to expand oil and gas leasing on federal lands and waters, streamline permitting for energy projects, and reduce environmental review timelines. The order eliminates or modifies regulations governing fossil fuel development on public lands. Confirmed direct impacts include accelerated lease sales on federal property and shortened environmental assessment periods for energy infrastructure projects.
On January 20, 2025, President Trump signed Memorandum 2025-01966 withdrawing all areas on the Outer Continental Shelf from federal offshore wind energy leasing and directing a review of federal leasing and permitting practices for wind projects. The memorandum halts new offshore wind lease sales and suspends the federal permitting process for wind development on federal waters. The action directly stops the federal government's ability to issue new offshore wind leases and slows ongoing wind project permitting reviews.