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FedRAMP 20x aims to increase efficiency through automation and removal of hurdles to FedRAMP authorization.

By Dean W. Baxtresser, Kyle R. Jefcoat, Anne W. Robinson, Morgan L. Maddoux, and Chris Caulder

On March 24, 2025, the General Services Administration (GSA) announced an initiative to overhaul the Federal Risk and Authorization Management Program (FedRAMP) to streamline the authorization process and automate security assessments. As part of the Trump administration’s focus on government efficiency, the initiative — “FedRAMP…

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Agencies must shift procurement of common goods and services to GSA, which is now the government’s executive agent for procurement of information technology.

By Dean W. Baxtresser, Kyle R. Jefcoat, Anne W. Robinson, Morgan L. Maddoux, and Chris Caulder

On March 20, 2025, President Trump issued an executive order titled “Eliminating Waste and Saving Taxpayer Dollars by Consolidating Procurement” (the Order), which consolidates under the General Services Administration (GSA) federal procurement of common goods and services…

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The Trump administration continues to roll back policies on DEI and banking regulation while facing various lawsuits over its personnel, spending, and immigration actions.

This past week, the Trump administration continued to take action on DEI, barring certain DEI-related language from government contracts and closing an office within the EPA. It also rolled back Biden-era proposals to regulate banking and finance. Meanwhile, the administration continues to face litigation challenges in federal court, with judges blocking personnel actions, USAID spending freezes…

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Government contractors and subcontractors should be on the lookout for contract modifications as agencies begin implementing DEI-related Executive Orders.

By Dean W. Baxtresser, Danielle Conley, Kyle R. Jefcoat, Anne W. Robinson, Morgan Maddoux, Jude Volek, and Kiley Boland

The General Services Administration (GSA) and Department of Defense (DOD) — the US government’s two leading procurement agencies — have each issued Federal Acquisition Regulation (FAR) class deviations implementing the recent executive orders related to Diversity…

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The administration continues to advance its agenda via executive orders amid confusion around rollbacks and rescissions.

This week, the Trump administration continued to sign several new executive orders imposing and rolling back new tariffs, and establishing a strategic bitcoin reserve, among others. President Trump also addressed a joint session of Congress on March 4, 2025, for the first time since retaking office. In his speech, the president highlighted the executive orders he has issued and outlined his vision for how…

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A Maryland federal judge refused to suspend or narrow the nationwide preliminary injunction against DEI-related executive orders.

On March 3, 2025, a federal court in Maryland denied the Trump administration’s request to stay or narrow a nationwide preliminary injunction that blocks enforcement of certain aspects of executive orders aimed at ending diversity, equity, and inclusion (DEI) programs in both the public and private sector. The orders sought to terminate all federal government DEI programs and targeted illegal DEI practices in…

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The administration also turned its focus to copper imports, bird flu, and a proposed new path to American citizenship.

This week, President Trump signed several new executive orders related to healthcare costs, copper imports, and the Department of Government Efficiency (DOGE), among others. The administration also announced strategies for addressing the bird flu breakout as well as a plan for a $5 million “gold card” path to American citizenship. Late last week, a federal judge enjoined implementation of key portions…

Agencies must cooperate with DOGE to review certain government contracts and grants, including examination of whether the government should terminate or modify such contracts or grants to reduce or reallocate spending, promote efficiency, or advance administration policy.

By Dean W. Baxtresser, Kyle R. Jefcoat, Anne W. Robinson, and Morgan L. Maddoux

On February 26, 2025, President Trump issued an executive order titled “Implementing the President’s ‘Department of Government Efficiency’ Cost Efficiency Initiative” (the Order) that directs the…

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In an executive memorandum, President Trump has instructed executive agencies to make public the details of every terminated program, contract, grant, or other obligation that used federal funds.

By Dean W. Baxtresser, Kyle R. Jefcoat, Anne W. Robinson, and Hasala K. Ariyaratne

On February 18, 2025, the White House released an executive memorandum that directs the heads of executive departments and agencies to make public the “complete details of every terminated program, cancelled contract, terminated grant, or…