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==Executive actions==

==Executive actions==

*January 20, 2017—On his first day in office, Trump signed an executive order that would lessen [[Obamacare]]'s burden while Republicans work to repeal and replace the Affordable Care Act.<ref>Fabian, Jordan (January 20, 2017). [http://thehill.com/homenews/administration/315414-trump-signs-obamacare-executive-order Trump signs ObamaCare executive order]. ''The Hill''. Retrieved January 20, 2017.</ref><ref>Chamberlain, Samuel (January 20, 2017). [http://www.foxnews.com/politics/2017/01/20/trump-orders-regulatory-freeze-directs-agencies-to-ease-burden-obamacare.html In first executive order, Trump tells agencies to ease ObamaCare burden]. ''Fox News''. Retrieved January 20, 2017.</ref>

*January 20, 2017—On his first day in office, Trump signed an executive order that would lessen [[Obamacare]]'s burden while Republicans work to repeal and replace the Affordable Care Act.<ref>Fabian, Jordan (January 20, 2017). [http://thehill.com/homenews/administration/315414-trump-signs-obamacare-executive-order Trump signs ObamaCare executive order]. ''The Hill''. Retrieved January 20, 2017.</ref><ref>Chamberlain, Samuel (January 20, 2017). [http://www.foxnews.com/politics/2017/01/20/trump-orders-regulatory-freeze-directs-agencies-to-ease-burden-obamacare.html In first executive order, Trump tells agencies to ease ObamaCare burden]. ''Fox News''. Retrieved January 20, 2017.</ref>

*February 22, 2017—President Trump rescinded former President Obama's pro-[[transgender]] guidelines for schools receiving federal aid that are subject to [[Title IX]].<ref>[http://www.foxnews.com/politics/2017/02/22/trump-administration-revokes-obama-era-transgender-bathroom-guidance-for-schools.html Trump administration revokes Obama-era transgender bathroom guidance for schools]. ''Fox News''. February 22, 2017. Retrieved February 22, 2017.</ref> A day earlier, the Trump Administration announced it would discontinue Obama's pro-transgender policies.<ref>Munro, Neil (February 21, 2017). [http://www.breitbart.com/2016-presidential-race/2017/02/21/trump-junks-obama-transgender-policy/ Donald Trump Junks Barack Obama’s Pro-Transgender Policies]. ''Breitbart''. Retrieved February 21, 2017.</ref>

*August 30, 2017—The Department of Health and Human Services rescinded an Obama-era directive that had allowed states to request a waiver to ignore [[work requirements]] for the poor in order to receive welfare.<ref>Multiple references:

*March 27, 2017—President Trump signed an executive order repealing Obama-era labor law compliance requirements<ref name="ContractingRepeal"/> for federal contractors, along with signing a resolution of disapproval that day on the same topic.<ref>{{cite web|url=http://ww.whitehouse.gov/legislation/hj-res-37-joint-resolution-disapproving-rule-submitted-department-defense-general|title=H.J. Res. 37 - Joint Resolution disapproving the rule submitted by the Department of Defense, the General Services Administration, and the National Aeronautics and Space Administration relating to the Federal Acquisition Regulation|accessdate=June 14, 2017}}</ref>

*Spiering, Charlie (August 30, 2017). [http://www.breitbart.com/big-government/2017/08/30/donald-trump-ends-obama-effort-to-waive-work-requirements-for-welfare/ Donald Trump Ends Obama Effort to Waive Work Requirements for Welfare]. ''Breitbart News''. Retrieved August 30, 2017.

*Dinan, Stephen (August 30, 2017). [http://www.washingtontimes.com/news/2017/aug/30/trump-moves-restore-work-requirement-welfare/ Trump moves to restore work requirement for welfare]. ''The Washington Times''. Retrieved August 30, 2017.

*Freddoso, David (August 30, 2017). [http://www.washingtonexaminer.com/trump-reverses-obama-closes-potential-loopholes-in-work-requirements-for-welfare/article/2632986 Trump reverses Obama, closes potential loopholes in work requirements for welfare]. ''Washington Examiner''. Retrieved August 30, 2017.

*[http://www.miamiherald.com/news/business/article170300832.html Trump administration reverses little-used welfare waivers]. ''Miami Herald'' (from the ''Associated Press''). August 30, 2017. Retrieved August 30, 2017.</ref>

*October 12, 2017—President Trump signed an executive order to increase market competition and make the healthcare market freer, such as by expanding access to plans that reach across state lines and which do not have to comply with ObamaCare rules.<ref>Multiple references:

*Spiering, Charlie (October 12, 2017). [http://www.breitbart.com/big-government/2017/10/12/beginning-trump-signs-executive-order-loosen-obamacare-grip/ ‘Only the Beginning’: Trump Signs Executive Order to Loosen Obamacare Grip]. ''Breitbart News''. Retrieved October 12, 2017.

*Boyer, Dave (October 12, 2017). [http://www.washingtontimes.com/news/2017/oct/12/trump-executive-order-expand-health-care-options/ Trump’s executive order for health care alternatives prods Congress to pass Obamacare repeal]. ''The Washington Times''. Retrieved October 12, 2017.

*Bredemeier, Ken (October 12, 2017). [https://www.voanews.com/a/trump-health-care-law-changes/4067429.html Trump Orders Health Care Law Changes]. ''Voice of America''. Retrieved October 12, 2017.

*[http://www.foxnews.com/politics/2017/10/12/trump-clears-way-for-obamacare-alternatives-in-new-executive-order-goes-around-stalled-congress.html Trump clears way for ObamaCare 'alternatives' in new executive order, goes around stalled Congress]. ''Fox News''. October 12, 2017. Retrieved October 12, 2017.</ref>

*October 12, 2017—The Trump Administration announced it would stop paying Obamacare subsidies, which a federal court ruled during the Obama Administration to be unconstitutional.<ref>Multiple references:

*Moran, Sean (October 13, 2017). [http://www.breitbart.com/big-government/2017/10/13/president-trump-suspends-obamacare-subsidies/ President Trump Suspends Obamacare Subsidies]. ''Breitbart News''. Retrieved October 17, 2017.

*[https://www.voanews.com/a/trump-to-stop-paying-cost-sharing-subsidies/4068691.html Trump Plans to Stop Paying Health Insurance Subsidies]. ''Voice of America'' (from the ''Associated Press''). October 12, 2017. Retrieved October 17, 2017.

*[http://www.foxnews.com/politics/2017/10/13/trump-to-halt-obamacare-subsidies-legal-fight-likely.html Trump to halt 'massive' ObamaCare subsidies, legal fight likely]. ''Fox News''. October 13, 2017. Retrieved October 17, 2017.

*Dinan, Stephen (October 12, 2017). [http://www.washingtontimes.com/news/2017/oct/12/white-house-end-obamacare-subsidies-health-insuran/ Trump declares Obamacare payments illegal; deals second blow to health law]. ''The Washington Times''. Retrieved October 17, 2017.

*[https://www.reuters.com/article/us-usa-healthcare-trump/white-house-says-it-cant-lawfully-pay-obamacare-subsidies-idUSKBN1CH24C White House says it can't lawfully pay Obamacare subsidies]. ''Reuters''. October 12, 2017. Retrieved October 17, 2017.</ref>

 

*April 14, 2017—President Trump appointed Roger Severino, a strong defender of [[religious liberty]], to the HHS Office for Civil Rights.<ref>Berry, Susan (April 14, 2017). [http://www.breitbart.com/big-government/2017/04/14/trump-appoints-religious-liberty-defender-roger-severino-head-hhs-office-civil-rights/ Trump Appoints Religious Liberty Defender Roger Severino to Head HHS Office for Civil Rights]. ''Breitbart News''. Retrieved April 14, 2017.</ref><ref>LaBarbera, Peter (April 11, 2017). [https://www.lifesitenews.com/news/trump-picks-pro-life-conservative-to-lead-civil-rights-department-at-hhs Trump picks pro-life conservative to lead HHS civil rights office]. ''Life Site News''. Retrieved April 14, 2017.</ref>

*April 14, 2017—President Trump appointed Roger Severino, a strong defender of [[religious liberty]], to the HHS Office for Civil Rights.<ref>Berry, Susan (April 14, 2017). [http://www.breitbart.com/big-government/2017/04/14/trump-appoints-religious-liberty-defender-roger-severino-head-hhs-office-civil-rights/ Trump Appoints Religious Liberty Defender Roger Severino to Head HHS Office for Civil Rights]. ''Breitbart News''. Retrieved April 14, 2017.</ref><ref>LaBarbera, Peter (April 11, 2017). [https://www.lifesitenews.com/news/trump-picks-pro-life-conservative-to-lead-civil-rights-department-at-hhs Trump picks pro-life conservative to lead HHS civil rights office]. ''Life Site News''. Retrieved April 14, 2017.</ref>

*May 4, 2017—On the annual [[National Day of Prayer]],<ref>[https://www.gpo.gov/fdsys/pkg/FR-2017-05-09/pdf/2017-09570.pdf Proclamation 9605 of May 4, 2017 -- National Day of Prayer, 2017]. ''Federal Register''. May 9, 2017. Retrieved May 9, 2017.</ref> President Trump signed an executive order on religious liberty. Among its provisions, it loosened IRS restrictions against political activities by tax-exempt religious organizations, effectively weakening the [[Johnson Amendment]]; and it attempted to make it easier for employers not to provide contraceptives if they had religious objections.<ref>Multiple references:

*May 4, 2017—On the annual [[National Day of Prayer]],<ref>[https://www.gpo.gov/fdsys/pkg/FR-2017-05-09/pdf/2017-09570.pdf Proclamation 9605 of May 4, 2017 -- National Day of Prayer, 2017]. ''Federal Register''. May 9, 2017. Retrieved May 9, 2017.</ref> President Trump signed an executive order on religious liberty. Among its provisions, it loosened IRS restrictions against political activities by tax-exempt religious organizations, effectively weakening the [[Johnson Amendment]]; and it attempted to make it easier for employers not to provide contraceptives if they had religious objections.<ref>Multiple references:

* Jackson, David; Groppe, Maureen (May 4, 2017). [https://www.usatoday.com/story/news/politics/2017/05/04/donald-trump-religious-liberty-johnson-amendment/101277724/ Trump executive order targets birth control, church involvement in politics]. ''USA Today''. Retrieved May 4, 2017.

* Jackson, David; Groppe, Maureen (May 4, 2017). [https://www.usatoday.com/story/news/politics/2017/05/04/donald-trump-religious-liberty-johnson-amendment/101277724/ Trump executive order targets birth control, church involvement in politics]. ''USA Today''. Retrieved May 4, 2017.

* French, David (May 4, 2017). [http://www.nationalreview.com/article/447338/trump-religious-liberty-executive-order-failure Trump’s Executive Order on Religious Liberty Is Worse Than Useless]. ''National Review''. Retrieved May 4, 2017.

* French, David (May 4, 2017). [http://www.nationalreview.com/article/447338/trump-religious-liberty-executive-order-failure Trump’s Executive Order on Religious Liberty Is Worse Than Useless]. ''National Review''. Retrieved May 4, 2017.

* Harsanyi, David (May 4, 2017). [http://thefederalist.com/2017/05/04/trumps-executive-order-on-religious-liberty-is-a-big-disappointment/ Trump’s Executive Order On Religious Liberty Is A Big Disappointment]. ''The Federalist''. Retrieved May 4, 2017.</ref> Other members of the Trump Administration have shown strong support for religious liberty.<ref>Berry, Susan (May 12, 2017). [http://www.breitbart.com/big-government/2017/05/12/agriculture-secretary-sonny-perdue-commits-religious-freedom/ Agriculture Secretary Sonny Perdue Commits to Religious Freedom]. ''Breitbart News''. Retrieved May 12, 2017.</ref>

* Harsanyi, David (May 4, 2017). [http://thefederalist.com/2017/05/04/trumps-executive-order-on-religious-liberty-is-a-big-disappointment/ Trump’s Executive Order On Religious Liberty Is A Big Disappointment]. ''The Federalist''. Retrieved May 4, 2017.</ref> Other members of the Trump Administration have shown strong support for religious liberty.<ref>Berry, Susan (May 12, 2017). [http://www.breitbart.com/big-government/2017/05/12/agriculture-secretary-sonny-perdue-commits-religious-freedom/ Agriculture Secretary Sonny Perdue Commits to Religious Freedom]. ''Breitbart News''. Retrieved May 12, 2017.</ref>

*October 6, 2017—The Department of Health and Human Services rolled back the ObamaCare contraceptive mandate which required employers to provide birth control and sterilization procedures to employees even if the employers disagreed with the services for religious and moral reasons.<ref>Multiple references:

*October 6, 2017—The Department of Health and Human Services rolled back the ObamaCare contraceptive mandate which required employers to provide birth control and sterilization procedures to employees even if the employers disagreed with the services for religious and moral reasons.<ref>Multiple references:

*[https://www.voanews.com/a/trump-administration-rolls-back-obamacare-birth-control-mandate-/4059657.html Trump Administration Rolls Back Obamacare Birth Control Mandate]. ''Voice of America''. October 6, 2017. Retrieved October 6, 2017.

*[https://www.voanews.com/a/trump-administration-rolls-back-obamacare-birth-control-mandate-/4059657.html Trump Administration Rolls Back Obamacare Birth Control Mandate]. ''Voice of America''. October 6, 2017. Retrieved October 6, 2017.

*Wheeler, Lydia (October 6, 2017). [http://thehill.com/regulation/administration/354263-sessions-issues-religious-liberty-guidance-to-federal-agencies Sessions issues religious liberty guidance to agencies]. ''The Hill''. Retrieved October 7, 2017.

*Wheeler, Lydia (October 6, 2017). [http://thehill.com/regulation/administration/354263-sessions-issues-religious-liberty-guidance-to-federal-agencies Sessions issues religious liberty guidance to agencies]. ''The Hill''. Retrieved October 7, 2017.

*Gerstein, Josh (October 6, 2017). [http://www.politico.com/story/2017/10/06/sessions-calls-for-broad-religious-freedom-protections-243536 Sessions outlines broad exemptions for religious freedom]. ''Politico''. Retrieved October 7, 2017.</ref>

*Gerstein, Josh (October 6, 2017). [http://www.politico.com/story/2017/10/06/sessions-calls-for-broad-religious-freedom-protections-243536 Sessions outlines broad exemptions for religious freedom]. ''Politico''. Retrieved October 7, 2017.</ref>

*November 6, 2017—The Department of Agriculture issued a guidance protecting religious liberty and ensuring that Christians who opposed homosexual "marriage" would not be discriminated against for their beliefs.<ref>Multiple references:

*November 6, 2017—The Department of Agriculture issued a guidance protecting religious liberty and ensuring that Christians who opposed homosexual "marriage" would not be discriminated against for their beliefs.<ref>Multiple references:

*Berry, Susan (November 7, 2017). [http://www.breitbart.com/big-government/2017/11/07/department-agriculture-religious-freedom-policy-resolves-case-christian-meat-packer/ Department of Agriculture Religious Freedom Policy Resolves Case of Christian Meat Packer]. ''Breitbart News''. Retrieved November 7, 2017.

*Berry, Susan (November 7, 2017). [http://www.breitbart.com/big-government/2017/11/07/department-agriculture-religious-freedom-policy-resolves-case-christian-meat-packer/ Department of Agriculture Religious Freedom Policy Resolves Case of Christian Meat Packer]. ''Breitbart News''. Retrieved November 7, 2017.

See also:

See also:

*Berry, Susan (May 12, 2017). [http://www.breitbart.com/big-government/2017/05/12/agriculture-secretary-sonny-perdue-commits-religious-freedom/ Agriculture Secretary Sonny Perdue Commits to Religious Freedom]. ''Breitbart News''. Retrieved November 7, 2017.</ref>

*Berry, Susan (May 12, 2017). [http://www.breitbart.com/big-government/2017/05/12/agriculture-secretary-sonny-perdue-commits-religious-freedom/ Agriculture Secretary Sonny Perdue Commits to Religious Freedom]. ''Breitbart News''. Retrieved November 7, 2017.</ref>

==Other achievements==

==Other achievements==