Tracking every rollback, reversal, and overreach — and the path back to the America we know.
President Trump signed Proclamation 2017-25492 on November 17, 2017, designating the week of Thanksgiving 2017 as National Family Week. The proclamation calls for Americans to spend time with family members and recognize the importance of family. It has no binding legal effect and does not change any laws, policies, or federal programs.
President Trump signed Proclamation 2017-24463 on November 5, 2017, honoring the 26 victims killed in the November 5, 2017 shooting at First Baptist Church in Sutherland Springs, Texas. The proclamation directed flags to be flown at half-staff as a mark of respect. This is a ceremonial action with no direct regulatory or policy impact on Americans.
On October 26, 2017, President Trump signed Memorandum 2017-23795 temporarily certifying certain records related to the assassination of President John F. Kennedy, delaying their public release beyond the statutory deadline set by the JFK Records Act of 1992. The memorandum postponed disclosure of specific classified documents for an additional 180 days, citing national security concerns. Americans who sought access to these records under the law experienced continued delay in obtaining them.
President Trump signed Proclamation 2017-22173 on October 5, 2017, designating October 6, 2017 as German-American Day. The proclamation recognizes the contributions of German Americans to United States history and culture. This is an annual ceremonial proclamation with no direct regulatory or policy impact on Americans.
President Trump signed Proclamation 2017-21720 on October 2, 2017, following the mass shooting in Las Vegas, Nevada on October 1, 2017. The proclamation directed flags to be flown at half-staff as a mark of respect for the victims. The proclamation had no direct operational impact on Americans beyond the symbolic flag directive for federal buildings.
President Trump signed Executive Order 13811 on September 29, 2017, directing the continuation of federal advisory committees that would otherwise expire. The order extended the life of committees established under the Federal Advisory Committee Act, preventing their automatic termination. This maintained ongoing federal advisory bodies across various agencies and departments without requiring new congressional authorization.
President Trump signed Proclamation 9639 on September 8, 2017, designating national days of prayer and remembrance. The proclamation establishes specific dates for Americans to observe prayer and remembrance activities. The proclamation has no direct regulatory impact on Americans' rights, benefits, or obligations.
President Trump signed Proclamation 9681 on September 8, 2017, designating September 11 as Patriot Day. The proclamation directs the flag of the United States to be flown at half-staff on that date each year and calls for a moment of silence beginning at 8:46 a.m. Eastern Daylight Time. The proclamation remains in effect as an annual observance.
President Trump signed Proclamation 2017-18951 on August 30, 2017, designating September 2017 as National Preparedness Month. The proclamation calls on Americans to prepare for disasters and emergencies and encourages participation in preparedness activities. It has no direct binding effect on Americans but serves as an official designation recognizing the month for preparedness awareness.
On August 28, 2017, President Trump signed Executive Order 13809 to restore state, tribal, and local law enforcement access to federal military equipment and resources. The order reversed restrictions implemented under the Obama administration that limited the transfer of certain military equipment to local police departments. The confirmed direct effect was to reinstate the 1033 Program, which allows the Department of Defense to transfer surplus military equipment to state and local law enforcement agencies.