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EO 143542025-09-29Trump

Continuance of Certain Federal Advisory Committees

This executive order continues 22 federal advisory committees until September 30, 2027, and assigns FACA compliance responsibilities to designated agency heads. It supersedes the prior continuance order (EO 14109) from 2023.

EO 143182025-07-23Trump

Accelerating Federal Permitting of Data Center Infrastructure

This executive order accelerates federal permitting for large-scale AI data center infrastructure by streamlining environmental reviews, expanding FAST-41 coverage, making federal lands available, and creating financial support mechanisms for qualifying projects exceeding $500 million or 100 MW of load. It revokes the prior administration's EO 14141 on AI infrastructure and directs multiple agencies to establish new categorical exclusions, programmatic consultations, and expedited permitting pathways.

EO 141812025-01-24Trump

Emergency Measures To Provide Water Resources in California and Improve Disaster Response in Certain Areas

This executive order directs federal agencies to override California state water policies to maximize water deliveries to Southern California for wildfire response, while also expediting disaster relief for Los Angeles wildfire survivors and North Carolina Hurricane Helene victims. It mandates reviews of federal funding to California, fast-tracks environmental compliance for water projects, and requires housing and debris removal plans for affected communities.

EO 141542025-01-20Trump

Unleashing American Energy

This executive order revokes numerous Biden-era climate and environmental executive orders, pauses Inflation Reduction Act and infrastructure spending, directs agencies to rescind regulations burdening domestic energy and mineral development, eliminates the social cost of carbon, expedites LNG export approvals and federal permitting, terminates the American Climate Corps, and mandates review of state EV emissions waivers and appliance efficiency standards.

Memo2022-06-26Biden

Partnership for Global Infrastructure and Investment

This memorandum establishes the Biden Administration's policy and organizational framework for the Partnership for Global Infrastructure and Investment (PGII), a G7-aligned initiative to mobilize public and private financing for high-standard infrastructure projects in low- and middle-income countries. It directs a whole-of-government approach across multiple agencies, with four priority areas: climate and energy security, digital connectivity, health and health security, and gender equality and equity. The memorandum creates a Special Presidential Coordinator role, mandates specific strategy development by multiple cabinet secretaries, and requires a presidential report within 180 days.

EO 140572021-12-08Biden

Catalyzing Clean Energy Industries and Jobs Through Federal Sustainability

This executive order directs the federal government to achieve net-zero emissions by 2050 through transforming federal procurement and operations, including 100% carbon pollution-free electricity by 2030, 100% zero-emission vehicle acquisitions by 2035, and net-zero emissions buildings by 2045. It establishes new governance structures including a Federal Chief Sustainability Officer and requires agencies to set targets, develop sustainability plans, and incorporate environmental justice considerations.

EO 138402018-06-19Trump

Ocean Policy To Advance the Economic, Security, and Environmental Interests of the United States

This executive order revokes the 2010 National Ocean Policy (EO 13547) and establishes a new interagency Ocean Policy Committee co-chaired by CEQ and OSTP to coordinate federal ocean activities. It prioritizes economic growth, security, and environmental interests in ocean, coastal, and Great Lakes waters while requiring agencies to review their regulations for consistency within 90 days.

EO 137512016-12-05Obama

Safeguarding the Nation From the Impacts of Invasive Species

This executive order updates and strengthens federal coordination on invasive species by amending Executive Order 13112. It maintains the National Invasive Species Council with expanded membership, adds new priorities including climate change and public health impacts, and mandates a new management plan with specific reporting requirements.

EO 137142015-12-15Obama

Strengthening the Senior Executive Service

This executive order reforms the Senior Executive Service (SES) by creating a PMC Subcommittee to oversee changes including: capping performance award spending at 7.5%, streamlining hiring processes, requiring SES pay to exceed subordinate GS employees, establishing a 15% rotation goal for SES members, and phasing in talent management and succession planning across all agencies by FY 2018.

EO 136262012-09-10Obama

Gulf Coast Ecosystem Restoration

This executive order terminates the Gulf Coast Ecosystem Restoration Task Force and transfers its functions to the newly statutorily created Gulf Coast Ecosystem Restoration Council under the RESTORE Act. It also designates the EPA Administrator and Secretary of Agriculture as additional trustees for Natural Resource Damage Assessment related to the Deepwater Horizon Oil Spill, and directs EPA to revise relevant regulations accordingly.

EO 135182009-11-09Obama

Employment of Veterans in the Federal Government

This executive order establishes a government-wide initiative to increase veteran hiring in the federal workforce by creating an interagency Council on Veterans Employment, requiring agencies to develop operational plans and designate veterans employment offices, and mandating training for HR personnel and hiring managers on veterans' preferences and special hiring authorities.

EO 131512000-04-27Clinton

Global Disaster Information Network

This executive order establishes the Global Disaster Information Network, a coordinated federal effort led by an Interagency Coordinating Committee (co-chaired by the Vice President's office, NOAA, and State Department) to improve how the U.S. government uses information technology to collect and share disaster-related information for domestic and international preparedness, response, and recovery. A Committee Support Office will develop plans and strategies, with NOAA providing administrative and funding support.

EO 131492000-04-21Clinton

Greening the Government Through Federal Fleet and Transportation Efficiency

This executive order requires federal agencies operating 20 or more vehicles to reduce fleet petroleum consumption by 20% by FY 2005 compared to FY 1999 levels, increase acquisition of alternative fuel vehicles (AFVs), and improve fuel economy. It assigns implementation responsibilities to OMB, DOE, EPA, and GSA, with specific reporting and strategy deadlines.

EO 131231999-06-03Clinton

Greening the Government Through Efficient Energy Management

This executive order mandates comprehensive energy efficiency and renewable energy goals across all federal agencies, requiring 30-35% reductions in energy consumption and greenhouse gas emissions by 2005-2010, expanding solar installations, and institutionalizing life-cycle cost analysis, alternative financing mechanisms, and annual reporting to improve federal energy management.

EO 129021994-03-08Clinton

Energy Efficiency and Water Conservation at Federal Facilities

This executive order directs federal agencies to reduce energy consumption in buildings by 30 percent by 2005 and increase industrial facility energy efficiency by 20 percent by 2005, using 1985 and 1990 baselines respectively. It mandates comprehensive energy and water audits, prioritization surveys, implementation of cost-effective conservation measures, expanded use of solar and renewable energy, innovative financing mechanisms like energy savings performance contracts, and new procurement standards for energy-efficient products.

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