Additional Recissions of Harmful Executive Orders and Actions

March 14, 2025

Presidential Actions

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Action Summary

Purpose: Rescind additional executive orders and actions deemed harmful, furthering the policy to restore common sense to Federal Government operations and unleash the potential of American citizens.
Compilation Directive: The Assistant to the President for Domestic Policy, Economic Policy, and National Security Affairs was instructed to identify further orders, memoranda, and proclamations from the previous administration that warrant rescission.
Revoked Actions:
- Revocation of orders related to the COVID-19 response and public health emergencies.
- Rescission of national security and foreign policy memoranda aimed at restructuring workforce and partnerships.
- Revocation of orders and memoranda concerning human rights, federal contractor wages, and energy supply interruptions.
- Cancellation of several Presidential Determinations under the Defense Production Act covering areas such as infant formula supply, solar photovoltaic modules, insulation, electrolyzers, fuel cells, and electric heat pumps.
- Elimination of actions promoting biotechnology innovation, delegation of authority under the National Defense Authorization Act, and the U.S. Conventional Arms Transfer Policy.
- Rescission of measures aimed at bolstering worker empowerment, tribal funding reforms, expanding registered apprenticeships, and investments in American workers.
Implementation and Limitations:
- The order is to be implemented in accordance with applicable law and available appropriations.
- It explicitly does not affect the statutory authority of executive departments, or the functions of the Office of Management and Budget.
- No party can enforce rights or benefits under this order in law or equity against the United States or its agencies.

Risks & Considerations

The rescission of Executive Order 13994, which focused on a data-driven response to COVID-19, may impact public health research and preparedness initiatives. This could affect Vanderbilt’s medical and public health programs, which may need to adjust their strategies in response to changes in federal support and guidance.
The revocation of orders related to human rights and worker empowerment, such as the Presidential Memorandum on advancing LGBTQ+ rights and the memorandum on worker empowerment, could influence the university’s diversity and inclusion policies. Vanderbilt may need to reassess its commitments and strategies to ensure continued support for these communities.
The rescission of Executive Order 14026, which increased the minimum wage for federal contractors, might affect the financial planning and operations of university departments that rely on federal contracts, potentially impacting labor costs and budgeting.
Changes in policies related to biotechnology and biomanufacturing (Executive Order 14081) could influence research funding and collaboration opportunities for Vanderbilt’s science and engineering programs, necessitating adjustments in research priorities and partnerships.
The revocation of orders related to energy supply and production, such as those concerning solar photovoltaic modules and electric heat pumps, may impact Vanderbilt’s sustainability initiatives and research in renewable energy technologies.

Impacted Programs

Vanderbilt University Medical Center may need to adapt its public health strategies and research initiatives in response to changes in federal guidance on COVID-19 and public health threats.
Office of Equity, Diversity, and Inclusion might need to reassess its policies and programs to ensure continued support for LGBTQ+ rights and worker empowerment, in light of the rescinded orders.
School of Engineering and College of Arts and Science could see shifts in research funding and collaboration opportunities due to changes in biotechnology and renewable energy policies.
Human Resources may need to review labor policies and wage structures, especially for departments involved in federal contracting, to align with the new federal wage guidelines.

Financial Impact

The rescission of orders related to federal contracting and minimum wage could lead to financial adjustments in departments that rely on federal contracts, potentially affecting labor costs and budget allocations.
Changes in federal support for biotechnology and renewable energy research may impact grant opportunities and funding for related programs at Vanderbilt, necessitating strategic adjustments in research priorities and partnerships.
Vanderbilt may need to explore alternative funding sources or partnerships to support diversity and inclusion initiatives, given the potential reduction in federal support for these areas.

Relevance Score: 3 (The order presents moderate risks involving compliance and potential adjustments in university policies and programs.)

Key Actions

Vanderbilt’s Office of Federal Relations should monitor changes in federal policies, especially those related to labor standards, minimum wage, and worker empowerment, as these could impact university employment practices and federal funding opportunities.
Peabody College of Education and Human Development should assess the implications of rescinding orders related to educational equity and support for underserved communities, as this may affect research funding and community engagement initiatives.
Vanderbilt’s Research Centers focusing on biotechnology and biomanufacturing should evaluate the impact of rescinding Executive Order 14081, as it may influence funding and regulatory environments for ongoing and future projects.
Vanderbilt’s Sustainability and Energy Management Office should review the implications of rescinding orders related to energy supply and renewable energy technologies, as these changes could affect campus sustainability initiatives and partnerships.

Opportunities

The rescission of orders related to federal funding and support for tribal nations presents an opportunity for Vanderbilt’s Indigenous Studies Program to engage in advocacy and research to support tribal self-determination and educational initiatives.
The focus on revoking orders related to national security and foreign policy may provide Vanderbilt’s Political Science and International Relations Departments with opportunities to contribute to policy discussions and research on the impacts of these changes.

Relevance Score: 3 (Some adjustments are needed to processes or procedures due to changes in federal policies affecting labor, education, and research funding.)

Average Relevance Score: 3

Timeline for Implementation

N/A – The text does not specify any enforcement delay or deadline for the rescission directives; it is assumed to be in effect immediately.

Relevance Score: 1

Impacted Government Organizations

White House Executive Offices: Including the offices of the Assistant to the President for Domestic Policy, Economic Policy, and National Security Affairs, which are directly tasked with compiling reviews of the rescinded actions.
Office of Management and Budget (OMB): Referenced in the order’s general provisions, the OMB plays a key role in budgetary, administrative, and legislative proposals affected by this rescission.
Department of Defense (DoD): Multiple rescinded actions involve determinations under the Defense Production Act and directives affecting national security and supply chain resilience, directly impacting the DoD.
Department of Health and Human Services (HHS): The rescission of the COVID-19 response order suggests an impact on HHS and its associated agencies such as the CDC.
Department of Labor (DOL): Orders related to federal contractor wages, worker empowerment, and registered apprenticeships indicate DOL’s regulatory and oversight functions are affected.
Department of Energy (DOE): The cancellation of measures addressing energy supply interruptions implies that DOE’s role in ensuring energy security is impacted.
Department of State: Rescissions linked to human rights and arms transfer policies affect State’s responsibilities in foreign policy and international human rights advocacy.
Department of the Interior: Specifically, the order rescinding federal funding and support for tribal nations targets programs managed by the Interior, including those related to tribal self-determination.

Relevance Score: 3 (A moderate number of Federal Agencies across various policy sectors are impacted by the rescission of multiple executive orders.)

Responsible Officials

Assistant to the President for Domestic Policy – Tasked with compiling a list of additional orders, memoranda, and proclamations for rescission.
Assistant to the President for Economic Policy – Responsible for compiling a list of additional orders, memoranda, and proclamations that should be rescinded.
Assistant to the President for National Security Affairs – Charged with assembling a list of additional orders, memoranda, and proclamations for potential rescission.

Relevance Score: 5 (Directly involves high-level White House officials responsible for policy strategy and execution).