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On January 20, 2025, a series of Executive Orders were issued by the President, addressing critical national priorities such as energy, border safety, affordability, taxation, and government bureaucracy. These directives aim at tackling pressing challenges while reshaping regulatory landscapes across multiple industries, including banking, cryptocurrency, energy and utilities, healthcare, and technology.
Our team at Regology has analyzed these orders and narrowed down 19 key presidential actions that have specific implications for compliance programs today. Below is a detailed breakdown of what these changes mean, why they matter, and the immediate steps organizations should consider to ensure compliance and operational readiness.
Below is an analysis of the 19 most impactful executive orders for businesses across various sectors.
Banking: Stricter regulations to prevent money laundering linked to cartels may increase compliance burdens.
Cryptocurrency: Enhanced scrutiny of cross-border crypto transactions could necessitate more robust anti-money laundering measures.
Energy & Utilities: Critical infrastructure near borders may face heightened security mandates.
Health Care: Compliance with redefined gender terms could affect patient record management and insurance claims.
Software & Technology: Changes in federal standards for identity systems may require updates to algorithms and databases.
Education: EdTech providers may need to align with new mandates focused on parental controls and privacy.
Corporate Governance: Gender related HR policies may need to be realigned.
Industry-wide: Regulatory freezes could delay new environmental and safety mandates, impacting long-term planning.
Health Care: Streamlined regulations may shift focus from international frameworks to national priorities.
Technology Providers: Increased cybersecurity mandates could create opportunities for compliance-oriented innovation.
Energy & Utilities: Environmental compliance will need to align with new extraction and production policies.
Infrastructure: Emergency response readiness will be crucial for energy stability.
Natural Resources: Companies in extraction must navigate enhanced scrutiny and adjust risk frameworks.
Banking: Banks will need to adapt their risk management strategies and balance profitability with long-term sustainability concerns.
Banking and Finance: Increased burden on companies operating cross-border that transact with(in) the U.S. If the new “External Revenue Services” agency is created, there may be a need to comply with their regulations and guidelines.
Logistics: Enhanced trade partnerships require robust supply chain transparency.
Technology: Tax-related software will need to adjust to the next round of changes to international transactions.
In the section below, we address key executive orders individually, including the next steps for compliance teams.
Unleashing Alaska’s Extraordinary Resource Potential: This order drives energy independence by opening up Alaskan resources for development. For compliance teams in the energy sector, this means revising environmental impact assessments, ensuring adherence to state and federal regulations, and preparing for increased scrutiny from environmental groups.
Next Steps: Conduct a gap analysis of current compliance practices and update operational guidelines to meet evolving environmental standards.
Declaring a National Energy Emergency: With measures aimed at stabilizing energy infrastructure, utilities must enhance risk assessments and emergency response protocols to ensure alignment with federal mandates.
Next Steps: Create or refine business continuity plans and coordinate with regulatory agencies for compliance certifications.
Unleashing American Energy: By promoting domestic energy production, this order shifts federal incentives and funding structures. Companies must align their strategies with new tax credit regulations and operational guidelines.
Next Steps: Engage legal and compliance teams to track funding opportunities and ensure compliance with updated subsidy requirements.
Temporary Withdrawal of All Areas on the Outer Continental Shelf from Leasing: Restricts offshore drilling to protect marine ecosystems, requiring companies to reassess project viability and explore alternative energy initiatives.
Next Steps: Develop a compliance roadmap for diversifying energy sources and mitigating risks from offshore restrictions.
Designating Cartels and Other Organizations as Foreign Terrorist Organizations: Financial institutions face stricter requirements for monitoring and reporting transactions tied to designated organizations. Enhanced training and transaction monitoring systems are essential.
Next Steps: Upgrade AML (Anti-Money Laundering) systems and ensure teams are trained on new reporting thresholds and regulatory expectations.
Protecting the United States from Foreign Terrorists and Criminal Organizations: This order introduces heightened scrutiny on cross-border transactions. Companies must expand due diligence protocols for clients engaged in international trade.
Next Steps: Review and update client risk assessment frameworks to include expanded due diligence criteria.
Combating Human Trafficking and Strengthening Protections at the Border: Industries reliant on international labor must implement stricter workforce audits and supply chain transparency measures.
Next Steps: Conduct third-party audits of supply chain practices and ensure compliance with forced labor regulations.
Ending Radical and Wasteful Government DEI Programs: This shifts compliance priorities for government contractors, who must navigate balancing federal directives with corporate DEI commitments.
Next Steps: Reevaluate internal DEI programs to ensure they comply with the revised federal landscape while maintaining ethical standards.
Establishing and Implementing the President’s Plan to Streamline Federal Agencies: Streamlining agency functions impacts contract regulations and procurement processes.
Next Steps: Audit contract management systems to align with new reporting and operational mandates.
Improving Government Cybersecurity and Reducing Overhead: Enhanced cybersecurity requirements necessitate robust compliance frameworks for government vendors.
Next Steps: Conduct cybersecurity readiness assessments and implement necessary upgrades to IT security policies.
Defending Women from Gender Ideology Extremism: Healthcare providers must ensure their policies align with new frameworks while balancing patient care standards.
Next Steps: Update training programs and internal policies to reflect federal guidance while monitoring state-specific conflicts.
Safeguarding Religious Freedom in the Workplace: HR policies must accommodate religious practices without violating anti-discrimination laws.
Next Steps: Revise workplace policies and conduct training to foster inclusivity while maintaining compliance.
Promoting Educational Freedom and Parental Rights: EdTech companies must align products with federal mandates, focusing on data privacy and parental control.
Next Steps: Audit existing product lines for compliance gaps and engage legal teams to track state-specific educational laws.
The Organization for Economic Co-operation and Development (OECD) Global Tax Deal: Companies must adapt to global tax reporting standards and enhance transparency.
Next Steps: Integrate international tax frameworks into compliance programs and deploy automated reporting tools to reduce risks.
Supporting Allied Nations in Strengthening Trade Relationships: This order brings new opportunities but also demands alignment with updated trade regulations.
Next Steps: Monitor trade policies and invest in compliance tools to streamline international operations.
Stay Informed: Assign dedicated teams to monitor regulatory updates and assess their impact on operations as what seems to be a time of significant regulatory change and overhaul.
Leverage Technology: Invest in compliance management tools to streamline reporting, monitoring, and adherence to new standards.
Engage Experts: Collaborate with legal and regulatory advisors to ensure your compliance programs are robust and up to date.
Plan for the Long Term: Proactively build flexibility into your compliance strategies to adapt to future regulatory changes.
Regology can help you automatically monitor regulatory changes as they are introduced. Reach out to our team today!
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