Mike Pence knows that the purpose of government is to protect American lives and to safeguard our God-given freedoms.
As President, Mike Pence pledged that his first day in the White House would be dedicated to undoing the damaging policies of the previous administration. His priorities included securing the border, defending unborn life, ensuring public safety, protecting children, and restoring economic prosperity.
While working with Congress to enact a bold legislative agenda, President Pence identified urgent steps that must be taken immediately to restore America. On his first day in office, he committed to executing the following Executive Actions:
Protecting American Security
Ensure America’s Global Military Dominance
Over the past decade, adversaries like China and Russia have dramatically increased their military budgets, outpacing U.S. defense investments. From 2011 to 2021, China increased military spending by 134%, while the U.S. saw only a 17% increase. Russia is now projected to double its annual defense spending by 2023.
On Day One, President Pence pledged to direct the Pentagon to develop a strategy that ensures America remains dominant in global military power, requiring a defense budget of at least 3.5% of GDP. The goal: rebuild and modernize America’s military for 21st-century threats.
End Department of Defense Focus on Social and Transgender Programs
The military’s sole mission is to protect the nation. Under previous leadership, the Department of Defense (DoD) prioritized social policies, including taxpayer-funded gender transition programs. President Pence promised to eliminate these distractions and restore the military’s core focus on national security.
Detain and Deport Illegal Immigrants at the Border
Documents revealed that under prior policies, Customs and Border Protection (CBP) released 79,652 illegal immigrants into the U.S. in just one month (June 2022). This surge contributed to a humanitarian crisis and national security concerns.
President Pence committed to issuing guidance ensuring that illegal immigrants are humanely detained and promptly processed at the border, preventing further unlawful entries.
Reinstate the Remain in Mexico Policy
President Pence vowed to reinstate the successful policy that required asylum seekers to remain in Mexico while their claims were processed. This policy effectively curbed illegal immigration and would be restored immediately.
Restart Border Wall Construction
In 2021, funding legally appropriated by Congress for border security was halted by executive order. President Pence committed to directing federal agencies to resume construction on border barriers to secure the southern border.
Surge Resources for Law Enforcement in High-Crime Areas
With violent crime and auto theft surging beyond pre-pandemic levels, President Pence pledged to immediately allocate federal resources to high-crime areas to protect law-abiding citizens.
Defund District Attorneys Who Release Violent Criminals
Progressive district attorneys in major cities have embraced policies that eliminate cash bail and release violent criminals back onto the streets. These policies have led to a sharp increase in violent crime.
President Pence vowed to block federal funding to district attorneys who refuse to prosecute dangerous offenders, restoring law and order in vulnerable communities.
End Politically Motivated DOJ Investigations
Public confidence in the justice system has been eroded due to politically biased prosecutions. President Pence committed to ordering a review of ongoing investigations and ensuring that the Department of Justice ceases politically motivated prosecutions.
Lift Vaccine Mandates on Healthcare Workers and First Responders
While unconstitutional COVID vaccine mandates were overturned by the Supreme Court, mandates for healthcare workers and first responders persisted at state and local levels. President Pence pledged to freeze funding used to enforce these mandates, ensuring that frontline workers are not punished for personal medical decisions.
Protecting American Workers
Freeze Non-Defense Federal Spending
Under previous leadership, inflation soared by 17%, acting as a tax on American paychecks. In 2021 alone, federal spending reached $6.8 trillion, a 71% increase from 2017. Of this amount, $2.7 trillion was borrowed from foreign nations.
President Pence committed to freezing all non-defense spending at current levels and vetoing any bill that increased expenditures beyond necessity.
Reverse Energy Executive Orders to Unleash American Energy
On his first day in office, the prior administration halted oil and gas production on public lands. This policy drove up energy costs by 24% for electricity and 60% for gas, increasing expenses across the economy.
President Pence pledged to reverse these executive orders, unleashing domestic energy production to lower costs for American families.
End Work from Home for Federal Workers
Federal employees have continued remote work at unprecedented levels, with 47% still teleworking in 2021. Meanwhile, everyday Americans returned to in-person jobs.
President Pence committed to issuing an executive order requiring federal employees to return to the office immediately, ensuring government functions efficiently for the American people.
Reinstate Protections for Independent Contractors in the Gig Economy
The previous administration introduced rules that forced more independent contractors into employee status, harming gig economy workers like rideshare drivers. President Pence committed to reinstating rules that protect gig workers’ rights and ensure job flexibility.
Reject Emission Tracking Mandates on Businesses
New SEC rules required companies to track greenhouse gas emissions through their supply chains, imposing unnecessary burdens. President Pence vowed to eliminate these costly and intrusive regulations.
End ESG Investment Rules for Retirement Accounts
The Department of Labor encouraged fund managers to prioritize Environmental, Social, and Governance (ESG) factors over financial returns. This policy jeopardized workers’ retirement savings.
President Pence committed to reversing this rule, ensuring that retirement investments prioritize financial security over political agendas.
Allow Safe Transport of Liquid Natural Gas (LNG)
The previous administration imposed regulatory restrictions on domestic LNG transport, limiting access to clean and affordable energy. President Pence pledged to lift these restrictions, boosting energy independence.
Reverse International Taxation on American Businesses
A 2021 agreement allowed international bodies to impose a 15% global tax on U.S. corporations. President Pence vowed to withdraw from this agreement, ensuring that American businesses remain competitive globally.
Protecting American Values
Appoint the Most Conservative Cabinet and Judiciary Ever Assembled
President Pence committed to appointing conservative leaders who uphold constitutional values, defend religious freedom, and protect unborn life.
Repeal Executive Orders Supporting Abortion Services
The previous administration used executive actions to fund abortion services through federal agencies. President Pence committed to repealing these policies immediately.
Drop Federal Legal Support for Abortion Advocacy
Following the overturning of Roe v. Wade, states passed laws protecting unborn life. However, federal agencies funded lawsuits against pro-life states. President Pence committed to eliminating federal resources used to challenge state abortion laws.
Defund Child Transgender Reassignment Procedures
Under prior leadership, federal agencies promoted and funded child transgender surgeries and hormone treatments. President Pence pledged to reverse these policies and defund any program supporting child gender transitions.
Block Funding for Schools Promoting Transgender Ideology
Public schools have introduced curricula encouraging gender identity discussions among young children, often without parental consent. President Pence committed to blocking federal funding for schools that push these agendas.
Restore Religious Freedom Protections in Federal Contracting
The prior administration rescinded rules that protected faith-based organizations in federal contracting. President Pence pledged to reinstate these protections, ensuring that religious organizations are not penalized for their beliefs.
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