Executive Orders
This is a legally binding order from the President to the Federal Agencies. Typically these are used to direct execution of the agencies duties and these orders do not require approval from congress but they are as enforceable as other laws.
Legislation to Congress
While only a member of Congress can introduce that a legislation is voted on, it is the duty of the President to recommend some legislation. Like promises that he or she made during their campaign, such as budgets or laws. It is during the State of the Union that the President presents his ideas and he or she may ask that a member of Congress sponsor their legislative idea.