Project 2025 Enacted Measures
Progress Report
Coalition Building and Organizational Structure
Implemented:
The Heritage Foundation has successfully assembled a coalition of 100 partner organizations for Project 2025, marking a significant milestone in the initiative’s development1.
A detailed policy guide, “Mandate for Leadership 2025: The Conservative Promise”, has been created, outlining a comprehensive plan for overhauling the federal government2.
In Progress:
The creation of a LinkedIn-style database of potential personnel for the next administration is underway, aimed at facilitating rapid staffing of key positions.
A “Presidential Administration Academy” has been established to train individuals who could potentially serve in the next administration.
Legislative Influence
Implemented:
Project 2025 has begun to shape legislation being considered by Congress, particularly influencing Republican funding bills3.
In Progress:
While no directly linked to Project 2025, the National Defense Authorization Act for Fiscal Year 2025 is being developed, potentially aligning with the initiative’s broader objectives for defense and military activities.
Federal Agency Policies and Structures
Proposed:
Eliminate or downsize the Department of Education4.
Refocus the Department of Energy on fundamental research rather than energy technology development5.
Reform the Environmental Protection Agency to prevent the use of certain climate change projections6.
Reduce the Cybersecurity and Infrastructure Security Agency’s role in election security7.
Reverse recent hiring increases and funding boosts at the Internal Revenue Service.
Tighten eligibility for social safety net programs like SNAP.
Dismantle the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration and redistribute its functions8.
Immigration and Border Security
Proposed:
Expansion of the Border Patrol by hiring 10,000 additional agents9.
Implementation of mass deportation policies.
Education and Social Policies
In Progress:
Efforts to increase censorship in schools and implement book bans, aligning with Project 2025’s objectives, are being pursued in various states10.
Proposed:
Elimination of Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion (DEI) programs and critical race theory from federal departments.
Classification of gender-affirming care for children as abuse11.
Energy and Environmental Policy
Proposed:
Elimination of subsidies for electric vehicles.
Scaling back emissions limitations on gas-powered vehicles12.
Withdrawal from the Paris Climate Agreement (again)13.
Healthcare and Reproductive Rights
Proposed:
Potential changes to federal health funding for hospitals and physicians.
Measures to restrict abortion access, such as revoking FDA approval of abortion drugs14.
Technology and Social Media
Proposed:
Banning TikTok.
Reforming Section 230, which protects tech companies from liability for user content.
Analysis of Implementation Progress
Organizational Groundwork: The most significant progress has been made in building the organizational structure of Project 2025. The Heritage Foundation has successfully created a large coalition, developed a comprehensive policy guide, and established training programs for potential administration officials.
Legislative Influence: While specific bills directly labeled as part of Project 2025 have not been identified, the initiative's influence is evident in various Republican funding bills and policy proposals. This suggests that the project is already shaping legislative agendas, even if not explicitly named.
Federal Agency Restructuring: Most of the proposals for restructuring federal agencies remain at the planning stage. These ambitious changes would require significant legislative and executive action to implement, which has not yet occurred.
Policy Implementation: Many of Project 2025's policy proposals align closely with actions taken or promised by former President Trump. However, as of now, these remain largely as campaign promises or theoretical plans rather than enacted policies.
State-Level Actions: Some progress aligned with Project 2025 objectives is occurring at the state level, particularly in areas like education policy and book bans. This suggests that while federal implementation may be limited, state-level actions are advancing some of the project's goals.
Public Discourse: The project has become a significant topic in political discussions, influencing public debate and shaping conservative policy agendas. This impact on discourse may be considered an implementation of sorts, as it sets the stage for future policy changes.
In conclusion, while Project 2025 has made substantial progress in organization development and has begun to influence legislative proposals and public discourse, the majority of its specific policy recommendations remain at the proposal stage. The most concrete implementations thus far are in coalition-building, policy development, and training programs for administration officials. Keeping track of Project 2025 from ideas to proposals, and finally implementation is essential for effective resistance.
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