Have you actually read the EO ? My guess is that most of it was drafted by career Civil Service staff at Treasury, before 2025. More than once it says any changes are only "to the extent permissible under applicable law." And in Section 4, there is a long list of exceptions.
Sec. 4. Exceptions and Accommodations for the Phase Out of Paper Check Disbursements and Receipts. (a) The Secretary of the Treasury, shall review and, as appropriate, revise procedures for granting limited exceptions where electronic payment and collection methods are not feasible, including exceptions for:
(i) individuals who do not have access to banking services or electronic payment systems;
(ii) certain emergency payments where electronic disbursement would cause undue hardship, as contemplated in 31 C.F.R. Part 208;
(iii) national security- or law enforcement-related activities where non-EFT transactions are necessary or desirable; and
(iv) other circumstances as determined by the Secretary of the Treasury, as reflected in regulations or other guidance.
(b) Individuals or entities qualifying for an exception under this section or other applicable law shall be provided alternative payment options.
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I'm not sure why anyone would "push" a client into doing something that is clearly not required in many circumstances. Nothing has really changed. Under the Obama and Biden administrations, it was the policy of Treasury to encourage online payments and direct deposits. This EO just took the encouragement to a higher level. Hitler built the autobahn, and Mussolini made the trains run on time. Let's focus on the policies that are killing babies, not the rare moves that promote government efficiency.
