Executive Orders and Action Updates

Every week, NNAAC tracks federal executive actions that shape the lives of Arab Americans and produces a digest to support advocacy, civic engagement, and organizational response. To get these timely updates, insights, and analysis straight to your inbox, sign up to join our mailing list.
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Executive Order Update: February 20, 2026

This week’s federal policy update highlights major developments affecting trade, immigration, public benefits, health policy, and free speech. These updates show shifting federal authority across economic, immigration, civil liberties, and health issues. Affordable Care Act Subsidies Update: There is still no movement in the Senate on ACA premium tax credits—leaving

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Executive Order Update: February 13, 2026

This week’s federal policy update covers major developments in voting rights, immigration enforcement, free speech, and environmental regulations. Together, they carry significant consequences for communities navigating shifting federal policies. By way of update: After negotiations over new guardrails on immigration enforcement collapsed, Senate Democrats on Thursday blocked a funding bill

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Executive Order Update: February 6, 2026

This week’s federal policy update highlights major developments affecting how communities are counted, supported, and able to thrive. From changes to the 2026 Census test and limits on small-business loans for green card holders, to federal budget decisions, immigration court rulings, and new public health initiatives, these updates show shifting

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Executive Order Update: January 30, 2026

This week’s federal policy update includes major developments in government funding, voting rights, immigration enforcement, and political violence. From a likely Federal Government shutdown to the withdrawal of anti-DEI guidance, escalating federal pressure on state election systems, and ongoing litigation impacting civil rights and immigration, these events highlight growing tension

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Executive Order Update: January 23, 2026

This week brought rapid developments in immigration enforcement, federal oversight authority, and housing policy. From escalated ICE operations, oversight restrictions, new DOJ actions, and limits on institutional home buying, federal actions are reshaping communities nationwide. By way of update: The Senate still has not considered a vote on ACA premium tax credits—leaving millions of families at risk of higher

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Executive Order Update: January 16, 2026

Federal actions this week accelerate changes in immigration enforcement, humanitarian protections, and environmental policy. Topics vary from broad visa suspensions to new detention practices to cutbacks to public health safeguards.  By way of update: The Senate still has not considered a vote on ACA premium tax credits—leaving millions of families at risk of higher health insurance costs. Your voice is urgently

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Executive Order Update: January 9, 2026

Federal actions this week signal major shifts in immigration, health care, education, and civil liberties. From expanded travel bans and visa bond requirements to rollbacks in vaccine guidance and funding cuts for public media, these decisions will deeply impact families and communities. By way of update: Yesterday, the House of Representatives

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Executive Order Update: December 19, 2025

Federal actions this week signal major shifts in immigration policy, health care access,  and scientific research. From new travel restrictions and surveillance programs to changes in vaccine guidance and funding cuts for essential health services, these decisions will deeply affect families, communities, and public trust.  As we mentioned last week, ACA premiums

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Executive Order Update: December 12, 2025

Federal courts and agencies issued major decisions this week, reshaping state regulations of A.I., civil rights enforcement, executive authority, vaccine policy, and education. These changes affect communities, health systems, and economic priorities—and they demand close attention. As we mentioned last week, Affordable Care Act (ACA) premiums are already trending upwards—

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Executive Order Update: December 5, 2025

Major federal decisions this week reshaped immigration protections, expanded surveillance powers, and raised urgent privacy concerns. These shifts affect communities and ecosystems—and they demand our attention. Amid ongoing policy changes that touch classrooms, communities, and households, urgent Congressional action is needed to extend the Affordable Care Act tax credits. Health

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