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Presidential Actions Include Executive Orders That May Impact Cities
The League will continue to monitor executive actions and provide information to members on the potential impacts.
Since taking office on Jan. 20, President Donald Trump has issued several executive orders and taken other actions that have prompted questions from city staff and leaders about potential impacts on city operations and federal funding.
Recent broadly worded executive orders and announcements from the administration regarding immigration enforcement, diversity and inclusion programs, and a proposed pause on federal funding for the Inflation Reduction Act and Infrastructure Investment and Jobs Act (IIJA) have raised concerns among cities nationwide about the implications of these presidential actions.
It is common for new administrations to review recent grants and pause future programs as they fully organize their priorities. The League, along with our federal partner organizations, is closely monitoring these developments to determine any direct impact on Minnesota cities.
- Access the League-compiled list of answers to frequently asked questions (FAQs) regarding executive orders and actions impacting cities.
- View President Trump’s executive orders.
What cities can do
In light of the orders pausing federal infrastructure funding, cities are encouraged to share examples of IIJA-funded projects with the National League of Cities (NLC). This information will help our federal partners advocate against any pause or reduction in essential infrastructure funding.
Submit information about your city’s IIJA projects to the NLC.
Additionally, the League will continue to update member cities with developing information and potential impacts of executive actions. Members are encouraged to stay informed and work closely with their city attorneys for individual assessments and guidance.