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Proc 97582018-05-31Trump

Adjusting Imports of Aluminum Into the United States

This proclamation permanently exempts Argentina and Australia from the 10% aluminum tariff imposed under Section 232, replacing the tariff with quantitative import quotas for Argentina. It extends the tariff to Brazil, Canada, Mexico, South Korea, and EU member countries starting June 1, 2018, after their temporary exemptions expire. The proclamation amends prior proclamations and the Harmonized Tariff Schedule to implement these changes.

Proc 97592018-05-31Trump

Adjusting Imports of Steel Into the United States

This proclamation permanently excludes Argentina, Brazil, and South Korea from the 25% steel tariff imposed in March 2018, replacing the tariff with country-specific annual quantitative limits on steel imports. It also amends prior proclamations and HTSUS provisions to implement these quotas and adds new quarterly surge limits effective July 1, 2018.

EO 138362018-05-25Trump

Developing Efficient, Effective, and Cost- Reducing Approaches To Federal Sector Collective Bargaining

This executive order directs federal agencies to renegotiate collective bargaining agreements more quickly and cheaply, with stronger management control over workplace decisions. It creates an interagency working group to develop model contract language and negotiation procedures, sets target timelines of 6 weeks for ground rules and 4-6 months for full agreements, restricts bargaining over certain management rights, and requires public posting of all labor agreements.

EO 138372018-05-25Trump

Ensuring Transparency, Accountability, and Efficiency in Taxpayer-Funded Union Time Use

This executive order restricts federal employees' use of "official time" (taxpayer-funded union time) by capping union time rates at 1 hour per employee annually, requiring advance written authorization for union activities, limiting non-agency business to one-quarter of paid time, and mandating public reporting of union time usage. It also prohibits using union time for most grievances, lobbying, or political activities, and bars free or discounted government resources for union purposes.

EO 138382018-05-25Trump

Exemption From Executive Order 13658 for Recreational Services on Federal Lands

This executive order exempts seasonal recreational services and equipment rentals on federal lands from the federal contractor minimum wage requirements established by Executive Order 13658, while maintaining those wage requirements for lodging and food services associated with such recreational activities. The order aims to reduce costs for guided outdoor activities on federal lands by allowing outfitters and guides to pay wages below the federal contractor minimum.

EO 138392018-05-25Trump

Promoting Accountability and Streamlining Removal Procedures Consistent With Merit System Principles

This executive order directs federal agencies to make it easier to remove poor-performing or misconduct-prone civilian employees by streamlining disciplinary procedures, limiting opportunity periods for improvement to 30 days, eliminating requirements for progressive discipline, and restricting union grievance procedures over removals. It mandates data collection on adverse personnel actions and requires OPM to issue implementing regulations and guidance.

Other2018-05-24Trump

Streamlining Regulations on Commercial Use of Space

This 2018 Space Policy Directive directs multiple Cabinet secretaries and agency heads to streamline federal regulations governing commercial space activities, including launch/re-entry licensing, remote sensing, spectrum policy, and export controls. It sets specific deadlines for regulatory reviews, legislative proposals, and reports to reduce burdens on the U.S. commercial space sector while protecting public safety and national security.

EO 138352018-05-21Trump

Prohibiting Certain Additional Transactions With Respect to Venezuela

This executive order expands U.S. financial sanctions against Venezuela by prohibiting Americans and those in the U.S. from purchasing Venezuelan government debt, dealing in newly pledged Venezuelan debt as collateral, and preventing the Venezuelan government from selling or pledging equity interests in entities where it holds 50% or greater ownership. The order took effect immediately upon signing and builds on prior sanctions targeting the Maduro regime.

Notice 133032018-05-18Trump

Continuation of the National Emergency With Respect to the Stabilization of Iraq

President Trump extended for one year the national emergency declared in 2003 regarding Iraq's stabilization, originally issued by President Bush under Executive Order 13303. The notice cites ongoing threats to U.S. national security and foreign policy from obstacles to Iraq's reconstruction, peace, security, and institutional development.

EO 138342018-05-17Trump

Efficient Federal Operations

This executive order directs federal agencies to meet existing energy and environmental statutory requirements with a focus on cost-cutting, efficiency, and waste reduction. It revokes the Obama-era EO 13693, streamlines sustainability reporting, and establishes new governance structures including agency Chief Sustainability Officers and a Federal Chief Sustainability Officer within CEQ.

Memo2018-05-16Trump

Delegation of Authorities Under Section 1244(c) of the National Defense Authorization Act for Fiscal Year 2018

This memorandum delegates presidential authorities under Section 1244(c) of the FY2018 NDAA to the Secretary of State, requiring coordination with the Secretaries of Treasury, Defense, Commerce, and the Director of National Intelligence. The delegation applies to future substantively identical statutory provisions and directs publication in the Federal Register.

EO 138332018-05-15Trump

Enhancing the Effectiveness of Agency Chief Information Officers

This executive order strengthens the authority of federal agency Chief Information Officers by requiring they report directly to agency heads, control IT budgets and hiring, consolidate redundant technology systems, and prioritize cybersecurity and cloud adoption. It also delegates expedited hiring authority for IT personnel and mandates OPM to issue a proposed rule within 30 days.

Notice 136112018-05-14Trump

Continuation of the National Emergency With Respect to Yemen

This notice continues for one year the national emergency declared by Executive Order 13611 on May 16, 2012, regarding threats to Yemen's peace, security, and stability posed by certain former members of the Yemeni government. The continuation is made under section 202(d) of the National Emergencies Act, which requires annual renewal to prevent automatic termination of emergency authorities.

Det2018-05-14Trump

Presidential Determination Pursuant to Section 1245(d)(4)(B) and (C) of the National Defense Authorization Act for Fiscal Year 2012

President Trump determined that global petroleum supplies from non-Iranian sources are sufficient to allow significant reductions in Iranian oil purchases, maintaining a sanctions mechanism under the 2012 NDAA. This continues a policy framework that supports imposing sanctions on foreign financial institutions that facilitate Iranian oil transactions.

Notice 136672018-05-10Trump

Continuation of the National Emergency With Respect to the Central African Republic

President Trump continued for one year the national emergency declared by Executive Order 13667 on May 12, 2014, regarding the conflict in the Central African Republic. The notice extends sanctions authority related to instability, violence, and use of child soldiers in that country.

Notice 133382018-05-09Trump

Continuation of the National Emergency With Respect to the Actions of the Government of Syria

This notice continues for one year the national emergency declared in 2004 regarding Syria's actions, maintaining sanctions and export restrictions under Executive Order 13338 and subsequent related orders. The continuation cites ongoing threats from Syria's support for terrorism, chemical weapons use, regional destabilization, and human rights abuses.

EO 138322018-05-09Trump

Enhancing Noncompetitive Civil Service Appointments of Military Spouses

This executive order directs federal agencies to actively recruit and hire military spouses using existing noncompetitive appointment authority. It requires OPM to promote this hiring authority, provide training, and collect annual data on military spouse hiring, while also exploring telework options and license portability to address employment barriers caused by frequent relocations.

EO 138312018-05-03Trump

Establishment of a White House Faith and Opportunity Initiative

This executive order restructures and rebrands the White House Office of Faith-Based and Community Initiatives as the White House Faith and Opportunity Initiative, placing it within the Executive Office of the President under an Advisor housed in the Office of Public Liaison. It amends six prior executive orders with name substitutions, revokes two others, and directs the new Initiative to consult faith and community leaders, integrate faith-based priorities into administration policy, and identify barriers to religious organizations' participation in government-funded activities.

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