Potential Health Policy Administrative Actions in the Second Trump Administration

President-elect Trump could exercise executive branch authority through administrative action to quickly move forward on some policy changes without congressional action.

This is a quick guide to potential health policy administrative actions under the incoming Trump administration based on campaign positions and statements by President-elect Trump, President Trump’s record during his first administration, and expected actions that would reverse or modify regulations or guidance issued by the Biden administration. Click the + to expand for details of each potential action.

Note: This is not an exhaustive list of possible administrative actions by President-elect Trump and the guide may be updated as new information becomes available up until his inauguration on January 20, 2025.

Affordable Care Act


Abortion


Contraception


Medicaid


Immigration and Health


LGBTQ Health Policy

Racial Health Equity and DEI Initiatives


Global Health


Prescription Drugs


Fentanyl


Long-term Care


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