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# Key Executive Orders:
1. National Emergency Declaration: On March 13, 2020, Trump declared a national emergency under the National Emergencies Act. This declaration allowed for the mobilization of federal resources to assist state and local governments in their response to COVID-19. It also enabled access to funding for public health measures.
2. Travel Restrictions: Early in the pandemic, Trump implemented travel restrictions from certain countries identified as high-risk for COVID-19 transmission. Notably, on January 31, 2020, he announced restrictions on travel from China, which was later expanded to include other countries as the situation evolved.
3. Economic Relief Measures: The Coronavirus Aid, Relief, and Economic Security (CARES) Act was signed into law on March 27, 2020. While this was a legislative action rather than an executive order, Trump’s administration played a crucial role in its development and implementation. The act provided direct financial assistance to individuals through stimulus checks and enhanced unemployment benefits.
4. Eviction Moratoriums: In response to rising unemployment rates and housing instability due to the pandemic, Trump’s administration took steps to implement eviction moratoriums. For instance, prior to the expiration of certain protections under the CARES Act, executive actions were taken to extend these protections temporarily.
5. Public Health Guidelines: Trump’s administration worked with health agencies like the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) to issue guidelines aimed at reducing virus transmission. Although these were not formal executive orders, they were critical components of his administration’s strategy.
6. Vaccine Development Initiatives: Under Operation Warp Speed, launched in May 2020, Trump’s administration prioritized rapid vaccine development and distribution efforts against COVID-19. This initiative involved partnerships with private companies and federal agencies to expedite vaccine research and production.
7. Support for Healthcare Providers: Executive orders were also issued to provide financial support for healthcare providers facing economic challenges due to increased demand for services related to COVID-19 treatment.
8. Public Messaging Campaigns: Throughout his presidency during the pandemic period, Trump utilized various platforms—including press briefings—to communicate public health messages regarding COVID-19 prevention measures such as social distancing and mask-wearing.
10. Regulatory Flexibility: The administration sought regulatory relief measures that would allow healthcare providers more flexibility in responding to patient needs during the pandemic.
10. Ending Federal Funding for Certain Programs: In late 2020, there were discussions about reallocating federal funds from specific programs that were deemed less critical in light of urgent COVID-19 needs.
Proclamation on Declaring a National Emergency Concerning the Novel Coronavirus Disease (COVID-19) Outbreak
" issuing a declaration pursuant to __section 319F‑3 of the Public Health Service Act__ (42 U.S.C. 247d‑6d)"
https://trumpwhitehouse.archives.gov/presidential-actions/proclamation-declaring-national-emergency-concerning-novel-coronavirus-disease-covid-19-outbreak/
# Public Health Service Act
This act gave essentially infinite power to the federal government to imprison and quarantine American citizens they felt were "at risk." Go ahead an browse through it, "patriot."
https://www.congress.gov/109/plaws/publ417/PLAW-109publ417.htm
# ORDER 13909:
https://en.wikisource.org/wiki/Executive_Order_13909
__On March 13, 2020, I declared a national emergency recognizing the threat that the novel (new) coronavirus known as SARS–CoV–2 poses to our national security.__
# ORDER 13911
>Delegating Additional Authority Under the Defense Production Act With Respect to Health and Medical Resources To Respond to the Spread of COVID-19
"The Secretary of Health and Human Services and the Secretary of Homeland Security may each use the authority under sections 301, 302, and 303 of the Act, in consultation with the Secretary of Defense and the heads of other executive departments and agencies as he deems appropriate, to respond to the spread of COVID-19."
https://www.federalregister.gov/documents/2020/04/01/2020-06969/delegating-additional-authority-under-the-defense-production-act-with-respect-to-health-and-medical