Background
Executive orders (EOs) signed by the President provide guidance and directives to federal agencies on their operations and policies and have the force of law. Once they are signed, they remain in effect unless they expire, are revoked, or nulled in court. Only a sitting President can rescind executive orders signed by a previous administration. However, executive orders are not legislation, and while Congress can advance legislation that supports or hinders the effects, it cannot overturn them. After he was sworn into office, President Trump signed dozens of EOs covering a broad range of issues.
Action Items
Recent executive orders and proposed cuts to programs threaten essential services for individuals with intellectual and developmental disabilities (IDD), mental health challenges, substance misuse, domestic violence, refugee status, and housing and food insecurity. These changes put vital support systems at risk, leaving families increasingly concerned.
The Providers’ Council is committed to advocating for those affected, but we need your help. Service providers like you are on the front lines, and your stories are key to understanding the real-world impact of these policies. Please share how these changes are affecting your ability to provide care and support. Your input will help shape our advocacy and protect critical services.
