Revocation of Certain Presidential Actions

Mar 1, 2021

Summary

Cancels several executive orders and memorandums from the previous administration on topics like financial rules, poverty, and government operations.

What problem does this solve?

The current administration believes that several past presidential actions are not good for the country or are no longer needed. This order cancels those previous actions and tells government agencies to stop following any rules based on them.

What does this order do?

Cancels several presidential actions

Revokes seven specific executive orders and memorandums from the previous administration on topics ranging from financial regulation to federal building design.

Requires agencies to undo related rules

Directs the heads of government agencies to review and cancel any rules, guidelines, or policies that were created to enforce the now-revoked presidential actions.

Eliminates related committees and task forces

Orders the abolishment of any committees, task forces, or staff positions that were established by the revoked presidential actions.

Who does this affect?

Federal government agencies
Businesses and individuals affected by federal regulations

What is the real world impact?

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Reverses policies from the previous administration

Cancels a set of executive orders and memorandums issued by the prior president. This action quickly changes the direction of federal policy on finance, poverty, and government rules without needing new laws.

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Clears the way for new regulations

By removing orders that promoted deregulation and specific architectural styles, this action allows federal agencies to create and enforce new rules that align with the current administration's goals.

When does this start?

This order takes effect immediately on February 24, 2021.