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March 14, 2025 Additional Recissions of Harmful Executive Orders and Actions - Executive Order

Purpose

This executive order revokes a series of executive orders, memoranda, and presidential determinations issued by the previous administration. The stated reason for these rescissions is to restore "common sense" to the federal government and unleash the potential of American citizens. These actions follow a prior order (Executive Order 14148) that rescinded 78 previous directives.


Key Rescissions and Possible Justifications

The following executive actions have been revoked:


COVID-19 & Public Health

  • Executive Order 13994 (Jan. 21, 2021) – Ensured a data-driven response to COVID-19 and future health threats.

    • Possible Justification: May be seen as no longer necessary given the changing status of the pandemic or concerns over excessive federal involvement in public health.


National Security & Foreign Policy

  • National Security Memorandum 3 (Feb. 4, 2021) – Focused on revitalizing U.S. foreign policy institutions and workforce.

    • Possible Justification: Could be viewed as ineffective or misaligned with the current administration’s foreign policy priorities.


  • National Security Memorandum 18 (Feb. 23, 2023) – Established U.S. arms transfer policy guidelines.

    • Possible Justification: A shift in arms transfer policy could reflect new national security priorities or trade concerns.


Human Rights & Labor Policies

  • Presidential Memorandum (Feb. 4, 2021) – Focused on advancing global LGBTQ+ rights.

    • Possible Justification: Could be seen as prioritizing certain social issues over broader foreign policy goals or as an unnecessary federal directive.


  • Executive Order 14119 (Mar. 6, 2024) – Expanded the use of registered apprenticeships and promoted labor-management forums.

    • Possible Justification: The administration may favor alternative workforce development strategies with less government oversight.


  • Presidential Memorandum (Nov. 16, 2023) – Promoted worker rights and labor standards globally.

    • Possible Justification: Some may view this as an overreach of U.S. influence into other nations’ labor laws.


Economic & Energy Policies

  • Executive Order 14026 (Apr. 27, 2021) – Increased the minimum wage for federal contractors.

    • Possible Justification: Rolling back wage increases may be intended to reduce costs for federal contractors or encourage hiring.


  • Presidential Memorandum (Mar. 31, 2022) – Declared a severe energy supply interruption, enabling emergency measures.

    • Possible Justification: If the administration believes energy markets have stabilized, they may see this as unnecessary.


  • Presidential Determination 2022-13 (May 18, 2022) – Used Defense Production Act (DPA) to ensure infant formula supply.

    • Possible Justification: The infant formula shortage may no longer be seen as a national emergency requiring DPA intervention.


  • Presidential Determination 2022-15 to 2022-18 (June 6, 2022) – Used the DPA to boost solar panels, insulation, fuel cells, and electric heat pumps.

    • Possible Justification: May reflect a shift away from government intervention in clean energy supply chains.


Technology & Biomanufacturing

  • Executive Order 14081 (Sept. 12, 2022) – Advanced biotechnology and biomanufacturing innovation.

    • Possible Justification: The administration may prioritize other innovation strategies or reduce government involvement in biotech.


Tribal and Workforce Policies

  • Executive Order 14112 (Dec. 6, 2023) – Focused on reforming federal support for Tribal nations.

    • Possible Justification: Could indicate a change in approach to Tribal self-determination policies.

  • Executive Order 14126 (Sept. 6, 2024) – Focused on "Investing in America and American Workers".

    • Possible Justification: The administration may seek alternative economic growth strategies without federal mandates.


General Provisions

  • These rescissions do not override legal authorities or the functions of federal agencies.

  • The order will be implemented within existing budgetary constraints.

  • The order does not create new legal rights or benefits.



Writer's Note: Summary made with the use of AI tools for editing and quick processing, facts checked against the order before publishing.

 
 
 

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