General2009-01-30Revocation of Certain Executive Orders Concerning Regulatory Planning and ReviewCancels previous executive orders about how government agencies plan new rules.
Transformative2009-01-22Review and Disposition of Individuals Detained At Guantánamo BayOrders the closure of the Guantánamo Bay detention facilities and a review of all detainees.
Transformative2009-01-22Ensuring Lawful InterrogationsSets rules for humane questioning of detainees and closes CIA detention sites.
Transformative2009-01-22Review of Detention Policy OptionsEstablishes a task force to review policies for handling captured individuals.
Administrative2009-01-21Ethics Commitments by Executive Branch PersonnelRequires executive branch appointees to sign a strict ethics pledge.
Transformative2009-01-21Presidential RecordsSets rules for how current and past presidents can keep records private.