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Memo2020-08-29Trump

Extension of the Use of the National Guard To Respond to COVID-19 and To Facilitate Economic Recovery

This memorandum extends 100% federal cost-sharing for Louisiana's National Guard COVID-19 response through September 30, 2020, by adding a supplemental 25% FEMA reimbursement on top of the existing 75% federal share. The additional funding specifically supports Louisiana's dual response to COVID-19 and Hurricane Laura recovery.

Proc 100642020-08-28Trump

Adjusting Imports of Steel Into the United States

This proclamation modifies the quantitative limitations on steel imports from Brazil for the remainder of 2020, lowering the annual aggregate limit due to changed market conditions including a contracted U.S. steel market. It also establishes an expedited relief process for pre-existing contracts to avoid disrupting U.S. production activities, with specific certification requirements and a 60,000,000 kilogram cap on such relief.

EO 139462020-08-24Trump

Targeting Opportunity Zones and Other Distressed Communities for Federal Site Locations

This executive order amends two existing orders to give preference to qualified Opportunity Zones and other distressed communities when selecting locations for federal facilities, provided cost and security considerations are satisfied. It directs the General Services Administration to prioritize these economically disadvantaged areas in federal real estate decisions.

Notice 132222020-08-13Trump

Continuation of the National Emergency With Respect to Export Control Regulations

This notice extends for one year the national emergency first declared in Executive Order 13222 on August 17, 2001, regarding export control regulations. The continuation maintains authorities under the International Emergency Economic Powers Act needed to implement sanctions provisions from the expired Export Administration Act of 1979.

Memo 99942020-08-08Trump

Continued Student Loan Payment Relief During the COVID-19 Pandemic

This memorandum directs the Secretary of Education to extend temporary student loan payment relief—suspending payments and setting interest rates to 0%—through December 31, 2020, building on earlier COVID-19 relief measures scheduled to expire September 30, 2020. Borrowers may still make voluntary payments during this period.

Memo2020-08-08Trump

Deferring Payroll Tax Obligations in Light of the Ongoing COVID-19 Disaster

This memorandum directs the Treasury Secretary to defer payroll tax withholding for workers earning under roughly $104,000 annually (less than $4,000 per bi-weekly pay period) from September 1 through December 31, 2020, due to COVID-19 economic disruption. The deferral applies to the employee portion of Social Security taxes (26 U.S.C. 3101(a)), with no penalties or interest, and instructs Treasury to explore avenues including legislation to forgive the deferred taxes permanently.

EO 139452020-08-08Trump

Fighting the Spread of COVID-19 by Providing Assistance to Renters and Homeowners

This executive order directs federal agencies to take steps to prevent residential evictions and foreclosures during the COVID-19 pandemic, including having CDC consider an eviction moratorium, Treasury and HUD identify rental assistance funds, and FHFA review authorities to prevent housing loss. It does not itself impose a moratorium but rather orders agency consideration and action.

Memo2020-08-07Trump

Extension of the Use of the National Guard To Respond to COVID-19 and To Facilitate Economic Recovery

This memorandum extends federal funding support for Arizona's National Guard COVID-19 response by directing FEMA to cover an additional 25% of costs, bringing total federal cost share to 100% for emergency assistance activities. The additional funding applies to National Guard orders through September 30, 2020, including duty for health protection protocols.

Memo2020-08-07Trump

Extension of the Use of the National Guard To Respond to COVID-19 and To Facilitate Economic Recovery

This memorandum extends federal funding support for California's National Guard COVID-19 response by directing FEMA to cover an additional 25% of costs (bringing total federal share to 100%) for emergency assistance activities through September 30, 2020. The policy aims to support state pandemic response and economic recovery efforts, particularly for vulnerable populations in congregate care settings.

Memo2020-08-07Trump

Extension of the Use of the National Guard To Respond to COVID-19 and To Facilitate Economic Recovery

This memorandum extends federal support for National Guard COVID-19 response by directing FEMA to fund an additional 25% cost share for Connecticut's National Guard activities, bringing total federal coverage to 100% through September 30, 2020. The extension covers emergency assistance for pandemic response and economic recovery efforts.

Proc 100602020-08-06Trump

Adjusting Imports of Aluminum Into the United States

This proclamation re-imposes a 10 percent tariff on non-alloyed unwrought aluminum imports from Canada, effective August 16, 2020, reversing the exemption granted in 2019 after determining that a surge in Canadian imports threatened U.S. national security and domestic aluminum production. The action amends prior Proclamation 9704 and directs the Secretary of Commerce to update the Harmonized Tariff Schedule accordingly.

EO 139422020-08-06Trump

Addressing the Threat Posed by TikTok, and Taking Additional Steps To Address the National Emergency With Respect to the Information and Communications Technology and Services Supply Chain

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EO 139432020-08-06Trump

Addressing the Threat Posed by WeChat, and Taking Additional Steps To Address the National Emergency With Respect to the Information and Communications Technology and Services Supply Chain

This executive order prohibits U.S. persons from engaging in any transactions related to WeChat with its Chinese parent company Tencent Holdings Ltd. or its subsidiaries, beginning 45 days after signing. The order cites national security concerns about data collection and potential Chinese Communist Party access to American users' information.

EO 139442020-08-06Trump

Combating Public Health Emergencies and Strengthening National Security by Ensuring Essential Medicines, Medical Countermeasures, and Critical Inputs Are Made in the United States

This executive order directs federal agencies to prioritize domestic procurement of essential medicines, medical countermeasures, and their critical ingredients to reduce dependence on foreign manufacturing. It mandates supply chain vulnerability assessments, streamlines regulatory approvals for domestic producers, and authorizes use of the Defense Production Act to prioritize these materials. The order includes exceptions for public health emergencies and when domestic procurement would increase costs by more than 25 percent.

Memo2020-08-03Trump

Extension of the Use of the National Guard To Respond to COVID-19 and To Facilitate Economic Recovery

This memorandum extends National Guard COVID-19 support to states and territories but reduces the federal cost share from 100% to 75% starting August 21, 2020. The 75% federal funding is authorized for National Guard duty through December 31, 2020, for pandemic response and economic recovery activities.

Memo2020-08-03Trump

Extension of the Use of the National Guard To Respond to COVID-19 and To Facilitate Economic Recovery

This memorandum extends 100% federal cost-sharing for Texas National Guard COVID-19 response operations through December 31, 2020, supporting state efforts to combat the pandemic and facilitate economic recovery. The extension covers orders of any length for duties including compliance with CDC health protocols and other measures agreed upon by DOD and FEMA.

Memo2020-08-03Trump

Extension of the Use of the National Guard To Respond to COVID-19 and To Facilitate Economic Recovery

This memorandum extends 100 percent federal cost-sharing for Florida's use of National Guard forces through December 31, 2020, to support COVID-19 response and economic recovery efforts. The extension covers orders of any length for duties including health protection protocols recommended by CDC or other measures agreed to by DOD and FEMA.

EO 139402020-08-03Trump

Aligning Federal Contracting and Hiring Practices With the Interests of American Workers

This executive order directs federal agencies to review their 2018-2019 contracts for use of temporary foreign labor and offshoring, and requires the Labor and Homeland Security Departments to take action within 45 days to protect U.S. workers from adverse effects caused by H-1B visa holders at job sites. The order aims to prioritize American workers in federal contracting and hiring, particularly during COVID-19 economic disruption.

EO 139412020-08-03Trump

Improving Rural Health and Telehealth Access

This executive order directs HHS to create a new rural healthcare payment model, develop infrastructure strategies, and report on rural health initiatives within 30 days. It also requires HHS to review and propose regulations within 60 days to extend COVID-19 telehealth and provider flexibilities for rural Medicare beneficiaries beyond the public health emergency.

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