Executive action,
explained in brief.

Stay informed on executive orders with plain-English summaries and impact scores. Discover how orders connect with linked cross-references.

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Why Oval Brief?

Executive orders are important.
Understanding them shouldn't be hard.

We transform complex government documents into accessible information.

Dense legal language in executive orders
Plain-English summaries that anyone can understand
No way to gauge real-world importance
Impact scores from Routine to Historic
Scattered across multiple sources
One app with 30+ years of orders
Hard to find relevant orders
Filter by topic, president, impact, and more
Missing context and connections
Relationship mapping between related orders
Features

Everything you need to
stay informed

Powerful tools designed to make executive orders accessible to everyone.

Plain English summary example

Plain English Summaries

Every executive order gets a clear, jargon-free summary. Understand what's happening without needing a law degree.

Plain English summary example

Plain English summary example
Impact score visualization

Impact Scores

Our AI-powered scoring system rates each order from Routine to Historic, so you know what truly matters.

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Impact score visualization
Relationship mapping visualization

Relationship Mapping

See how orders connect, amend, or revoke each other. Understand the full picture of executive action.

Relationship mapping visualization

Relationship mapping visualization
Powerful Search

Find What Matters to You

Filter by president, topic, impact level, date range, and more. Our advanced search helps you find exactly what you're looking for.

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Trusted Data

Built on Official Sources

All executive orders are sourced directly from the Federal Register, the official journal of the U.S. government.

1,400+
Executive Orders
Analyzed and summarized
30+
Years of History
From 1994 to present
7
Topic Categories
For easy discovery
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AI-Generated Content Disclaimer

Summaries and impact scores are generated using AI and are intended for informational purposes only. They should not be considered legal advice or official interpretations. Always refer to the original executive order text in the Federal Register for authoritative information.

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