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Nashville TennesseanView CommentsPresident Joe Biden plans to sign 17 executive actions in the form of executive orders, memoranda, directives and letters just hours after being Wednesday.&nbsp;Biden's day-one executive actions are expected to be the first steps in "delivering immediate relief for families across America that are struggling in the face of converging crises," according to a press release&nbsp;&nbsp;This includes battling the , providing economic relief, handling climate change and advancing racial equity.&nbsp;The actions, ranging from to a federal grounds mask mandate, will be signed at 4:15 p.m. CT in the Oval Office, according to Biden's&nbsp;published schedule.&nbsp;Several of the executive actions are , including rescinding the Muslim Ban, stopping border wall construction and reengaging with the .&nbsp;The White House Chief of Staff will also be issuing a freeze memo designed to pause any new regulations from moving forward to give the Biden administration an opportunity to review any of&nbsp;the Trump administration's "midnight regulations."&nbsp;Here's a full list of the 17 executive actions that Biden will take upon taking office, according to a press release from his administration:Trump reversal?:&nbsp;NoBiden will ask the American people to do their part and mask up for 100 days to help reduce the spread of COVID-19. Biden will also issue an executive order by requiring masks and social distancing in all federal buildings by all federal employees and contractors.&nbsp;Trump reversal?:&nbsp;YesBiden will reverse the Trump administration's withdrawal from the World Health Organization, an agency of the United Nations responsible for coordinating the international response to COVID-19. Dr. Anthony Fauci, the nation's top infectious diseases expert, was named the head of delegation to the country's WHO Executive Board, will deliver remarks on Thursday to the board.&nbsp;Presidential pardons:Trump reversal?:&nbsp;NoThe COVID-19 Response Coordinator will be responsible for coordinating all aspects of COVID-19 response across government, including vaccines and testing.&nbsp;Trump reversal?:&nbsp;No&nbsp;Biden will ask the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention to consider extending the federal eviction moratorium until at least March 31. He will also call on Congress to extend the moratorium further. He will ask the Departments of Veterans Affairs, Agriculture and Housing and Urban Development to consider extending foreclosure moratoriums for federally guaranteed mortgages until at least March 31. Biden will also call on the Federal Housing Finance Agency to extend its foreclosure and eviction moratoriums past Feb. 28.&nbsp;Trump reversal?:&nbsp;NoBiden will ask the Department of Education to consider extending the pause on interest and principal payments for direct federal loans until at least Sept. 30.&nbsp;Trump reversal?: YesBiden will sign the U.S. back into the Paris Agreement to put the country back in a position to "exercise global leadership" in advancing the climate change objectives of the treaty. After the instrument is signed and sent to the United Nations on Wednesday, the U.S. will officially be reinstated in 30 days.&nbsp;Trump reversal?: YesBiden will sign an executive order that will "address the climate crisis, create good union jobs and advance environmental justice, while reversing the previous administration's harmful policies":&nbsp;Trump reversal?: YesBiden will sign an executive order to embed equity across federal policymaking and root out systemic racism.The order will:Biden has tasked Ambassador Susan Rice with the position of Domestic Policy Advisor to hold the federal government accountable for the previously mentioned actions. This executive order will also reverse the Trump administration's 1776 Commission.&nbsp;Trump reversal?: YesBiden will sign an executive order that will make sure the Census Bureau has ample time to complete an accurate population count for each state. This is a reversal of the Trump administration's order that set a plan to exclude non-citizens from the census and apportionment.&nbsp;Trump reversal?: NoBiden will sign a Presidential Memorandum directing the Secretary of Homeland Security and the Attorney General to take all actions under the law to preserve and fortify the Deferred Action for Childhood Arrivals, a program that provides temporary relief from deportation on a case-by-case basis. The memorandum will call on Congress to enact legislation that would provide permanent status and a path to citizenship for those who came to the United States.&nbsp;Trump reversal?: YesBiden will sign an executive action that will put an end to the Muslim Ban, which barred entry into the United States from primarily Muslim and African countries. The action instructs the State Department to restart visa processing for those affected.&nbsp;This action will also provide the strengthening of screening and vetting for travelers through the use of information sharing with foreign governments.&nbsp;Trump reversal?: YesBiden will sign an executive order that will allow the Department of Homeland Security to set civil immigration enforcement policies in a reversal of the Trump administration's order that directed "harsh and extreme" immigrant enforcement.&nbsp;Trump reversal?: YesBiden will declare an immediate proclamation terminating the national emergency declaration Trump used to fund border wall construction and immediately pausing construction to allow a "close review of the legality of the funding and contracting methods used." The proclamation will also look to determine the best way to redirect the funds used for the wall.&nbsp;Trump reversal?: No&nbsp;Biden will sign a presidential memorandum to extend the Deferred Enforced Departure designation for Liberians in the U.S. until June 30, 2022. This will also extend their work authorization and ensure the ease of application of residency by the Liberian Relief and Fairness Act.&nbsp;Trump reversal?: No&nbsp;Biden will sign an executive order to build on the U.S. Supreme Court's decision in Bostock v. Clayton County&nbsp;last year that will prohibit workplace discrimination on the basis of sexual orientation and gender identity. The order will also direct agencies to take all lawful steps to protect the right of LGBTQ+ individuals.&nbsp;Trump reversal?: No&nbsp;Biden will sign an executive order that requires all appointees in the executive branch to sign an ethics pledge with the goal of restoring and maintaining public trust in government.&nbsp;Trump reversal?: YesBiden will issue a presidential memorandum revoking the "needless obstacles" set forth by the Trump administration's regulatory process. Biden's action will direct the Director of the&nbsp;Office of Management and Budget to develop and improve regulatory review.&nbsp;Daniella Medina is a digital producer for the USA TODAY Network. Follow her on Twitter @danimedinanews.&nbsp;View Comments

Nashville TennesseanView CommentsPresident Joe Biden plans to sign 17 executive actions in the form of executive orders, memoranda, directives and letters just hours after being Wednesday.&nbsp;Biden's day-one executive actions are expected to be the first steps in "delivering immediate relief for families across America that are struggling in the face of converging crises," according to a press release&nbsp;&nbsp;This includes battling the , providing economic relief, handling climate change and advancing racial equity.&nbsp;The actions, ranging from to a federal grounds mask mandate, will...

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