April 23, 2025 Story by: Editor
The Congressional Black Caucus Foundation (CBCF) proudly announces the launch of CBCF Executive Order Tracker: Understanding What’s at Stake for Black America.
Developed by CBCF’s Center for Policy Analysis and Research, this essential tool equips Black communities, researchers, and stakeholders with real-time updates and comprehensive insights into executive orders that shape our daily lives.
“The Executive Orders tracking platform is more than just a tool — it’s a lifeline for communities seeking to understand and influence the policies that affect them most,” Dr. Jonathan Cox, Vice President, Center for Policy and Research at CBCF said.
The platform’s unique focus highlights how these orders impact critical issues within Black communities, including education equity, healthcare access, housing stability, economic opportunity, and criminal justice reform.
This launch comes at a pivotal moment, as Americans witnessed an unprecedented 36 executive orders issued within a single week — many of which threaten to dismantle key protections and reverse progress for Black Americans.
Executive orders enable presidents to bypass Congress and enact policy with immediate, far-reaching effects. Although legislative bodies and the courts can act as checks on executive power, communities must stay engaged. CBCF’s tracker bridges this gap, arming users with timely updates and contextual analysis to navigate policy shifts.
“What makes this platform invaluable is its focus on how specific executive orders impact Black communities, who are often the hardest hit by policy rollbacks and swift executive changes,” Dr. Cox said. “By translating complex policy language into actionable knowledge, we empower individuals and organizations to advocate for meaningful change with confidence and clarity.”
Designed to drive engagement and empower action, the tracker features interactive tools that break down complex policy information, transforming dense legal language into clear, digestible insights. This makes it easier for users at all levels — from community advocates to seasoned policymakers — to grasp the real-world effects of executive actions. It also captures the responses of Congressional Black Caucus Members to newly issued executive orders, providing timely insights into their perspectives. The tracker will function as a “living” resource, evolving in real-time to keep users informed about legal developments and the changing impact on Black communities.
Beyond keeping users informed, the platform is a catalyst for change — equipping activists, researchers, and policymakers with the data and context needed to champion policies that uplift and protect Black communities. By turning knowledge into action, the CBCF Executive Order Tracker ensures that Black voices remain at the forefront of policy discussions and advocacy efforts.
For more information and to access the Executive Orders tracking platform, please visit cbcfinc.org.
