A federal mandate in the United States is a requirement imposed by the federal government on state, local, or tribal governments, or private entities, often to achieve policy goals. In 2025, notable mandates include those from Project 2025, aiming to reshape federal agencies with conservative policies, and the Unfunded Mandates Reform Act, which limits burdensome unfunded requirements. Past mandates, like the 2021 COVID-19 vaccine mandates for federal workers and healthcare settings, were largely rescinded by 2023. The federal budget for 2025 operates under a continuing resolution, setting spending caps for defense and non-defense programs.#TradingMistakes101