Navigating Trump administration executive orders impacting government contracts.

By Dean Baxtresser, Kyle Jefcoat, and Anne W. Robinson

See EO: Establishing And Implementing The President’s “Department Of Government Efficiency”

Date Issued: January 20, 2025

Agency Impacted: All

Summary: This EO creates the Department of Government Efficiency (DOGE) in the Executive Office of the President. The DOGE is charged with advancing the President’s 18-month DOGE agenda by modernizing federal technology and software to maximize governmental efficiency and productivity. It will be led by the USDS Administrator, who is charged with commencing a software modernization initiative, which will include, among other things, promoting interoperability between agency networks. Federal contracts for IT services will likely be impacted based on DOGE recommendations. Agency heads are required to establish a DOGE Team of at least four individuals within their agency.

Timeline: Establishing DOGE teams within 30 days. DOGE will end on July 4, 2026

Latham & Watkins has a proven track record of guiding clients through transitions in US administrations, leveraging our deep expertise and understanding of the evolving regulatory landscape. In the first week of the Trump Administration, a total of 48 executive orders were issued, marking a significant and rapid commencement of policy changes with potential impacts across business sectors. This package provides a concise analysis by Latham lawyers of 15 key executive orders that are anticipated to have the most substantial business implications.

For a comprehensive list of all executive orders issued, please visit the official White House website.

Additional details about Latham’s capabilities as well as contact information for several Latham lawyers with former government experience or who serve as key contacts in relevant practice areas, can be found at the end of this package.

We welcome the opportunity to connect with you to understand your specific needs and explore how we can assist you in navigating these changes. Please reach out to Latham for more detailed analysis and to stay informed about additional insights as they become available.