DOGE Executive Orders Center for Government Contracting

Declares and seeks to address a national emergency regarding inadequacy of the energy and critical minerals capacity of the United States. Refocus on crude oil, national gas, lease condensates, natural gas liquids, refined petroleum products, uranium, coal, biofuels, geothermal heat, hydropower and critical minerals —as well as each of these items’ transportation. Also prioritizes the role of the Army Corps of Engineers and other domestic resources to facilitate or expedite energy supply, including through the use of emergency authorities and oversight of exemptions to Endangered Species Act.

Withdraws the United States from the WHO (this occurred in 2020 as well), recalling and reassigning any contractors working in any capacity with the organizations. Seeks alternatives to previous activities and positions pertaining to WHO.

Broad EO putting forth several policy agendas to establish American energy dominance and speed up traditional energy (and rare earth and mineral) projects, dismantling regulations or entities which constrain gas and other related projects. Also abolishes funding and activities for American Climate Corps and revokes 12 EOs from Biden Administration pertaining to environment/climate, terminating Green New Deal. Emphasizes prioritizing cost-effectiveness in all procurements and expenditures of funds.

Terminates all DEI initiatives and programs, including those of federal contractors who provided DEI training and materials to the government.

Revokes 78 actions and orders from Biden Administration in a wide variety of areas including pandemic response, DEI, immigration, science, education, climate, and many others.

Aims to set the stage for a more reliable domestic supply chain of timber-related products, and reduce reliance on foreign imports. Initiates a major report on the impact of U.S. dependence on lumber imports on national security.