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Executive Orders and White House Articles, 5/5 - 5/9

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May 10, 2025
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This week has been surprisingly light in terms of official executive actions coming from the White House, but those that were released have significant implications for medical research, the pharmaceutical industry, and more. We have also included a few White House articles and Proclamations for your enjoyment.

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Executive Actions

May 5, 2025

Executive Order - REGULATORY RELIEF TO PROMOTE DOMESTIC PRODUCTION OF CRITICAL MEDICINES

In this executive order, the President has laid out a detailed plan to expand and streamline domestic pharmaceutical manufacturing in the United States, noting concerns around national security and supply chain consistency [2].

The order builds on the foundation of Executive Order 13944 (2020), which aimed to reduce U.S. dependence on foreign sources for “essential…

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