The Department of Health and Human Services’ (HHS) Office for Civil Rights (OCR) announced investigations into thirteen states for alleged violations of…
Executive Actions
Tracking Executive Orders and other actions by the Trump Administration that impact reproductive rights.
Executive Actions
Repro Red Flags: Agency Watch will serve as a repository of key Trump administration policies related to reproductive health, including those impacting abortion access, maternal health, and assisted reproduction. This resource will track executive actions such as Executive Orders, Presidential Memoranda, Proclamations, and Statements of Administration Policy as well as significant agency actions, guidance, and memoranda. It will also monitor ongoing rulemaking, highlighting relevant regulations and opportunities for public input.
Importantly, this is not intended to be an exhaustive list of all anti-repro policy actions. Instead, this resource will help to connect the dots between key personnel and the harmful policies they promulgate, focusing primarily on major developments within priority Departments.
Explore ongoing executive action updates below and make sure to check back for future opportunities to make your voice heard.
HHS’s Office for Civil Rights rescinds guidance protecting nondiscriminatory access to medication abortion at pharmacies
The Department of Health and Human Services’ (HHS) Office for Civil Rights (OCR), led by Paula Stannard, rescinded 2023 guidance that clarified…
HHS officials speak at anti-abortion summit and announce new harmful policies
Deputy HHS Secretary Jim O’Neill and Assistant Secretary for Health Dr. Brian Christine spoke at the “National Pro-Life Summit” hosted by Students…
Trump administration issues unprecedented expansion the Global Gag Rule
The Department of State released three final rules expanding the harmful anti-abortion policy known as the Global Gag Rule. The new rules…
President Trump calls himself “the most pro-life president in history”
The Trump administration declared President Trump “the most pro-life president in history” while promoting the “March for Life,” an annual anti-abortion event….
The Equal Employment Opportunity Commission removed guidance on workplace harassment
The Equal Employment Opportunity Commission (EEOC), led by Andrea Lucas, voted 2-1 to rescind guidance on workplace harassment. The guidance document described…
The U.S. Officially withdraws from the World Health Organization
Secretary of State Marco Rubio and Department of Health and Human Services Secretary Robert F. Kennedy announced that, one year after President…
National Institutes for Health bans use of fetal tissue in research
The National Institutes for Health (NIH) announced that it will no longer support research using human fetal tissue from “elective abortions,” reinstating…
President Trump celebrates anti-abortion actions on anniversary of Roe v. Wade
On what would have been the 53rd anniversary of Roe v. Wade, President Trump celebrated his administration’s actions weakening protections for reproductive…
HHS’ Office for Civil Rights takes aim at Illinois referral law and announces other actions that will limit health care access
The Department of Health and Human Services’ (HHS) Office for Civil Rights (OCR), led by Paula Stannard, took numerous enforcement actions aimed…
President Trump touts first year “accomplishments” including attacks on reproductive health and rights
The Trump administration marked the first anniversary of its second term by sharing a list of 365 “wins.” The list includes numerous…
U.S. moves forward with plans to withdraw from key international organizations
The Trump administration announced in a memorandum that it is withdrawing from 66 international organizations and United Nations (UN) entities, including UN…
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