Commerce Department
Orders where directed actors are tied to Commerce Department · 10 in Obama · 38 all terms.
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Recognizing Positive Actions by the Government of Sudan and Providing for the Revocation of Certain Sudan-Related Sanctions
This executive order conditionally revokes certain U.S. sanctions against Sudan effective July 12, 2017, contingent on Sudan sustaining positive actions including reduced military activity, improved humanitarian access, and counterterrorism cooperation. It also assigns reporting and certification functions to the Secretaries of State and Treasury, and requires annual reviews of Sudan's continued compliance.
Safeguarding the Nation From the Impacts of Invasive Species
This executive order updates and strengthens federal coordination on invasive species by amending Executive Order 13112. It maintains the National Invasive Species Council with expanded membership, adds new priorities including climate change and public health impacts, and mandates a new management plan with specific reporting requirements.
Delegation of Certain Functions and Authorities Under the North Korea Sanctions and Policy Enhancement Act of 2016
This memorandum delegates specific authorities granted to the President under the North Korea Sanctions and Policy Enhancement Act of 2016 to the Secretaries of State, Treasury, and Commerce, and the Director of National Intelligence. It assigns discrete responsibilities for sanctions implementation, reporting, and strategy development across these officials, with required consultation between them.
Preparing the United States for the Impacts of Climate Change
This executive order directs federal agencies to integrate climate change preparedness and resilience into their operations, programs, and investments. It establishes a new interagency Council on Climate Preparedness and Resilience, creates a State, Local, and Tribal Leaders Task Force, mandates updated Agency Adaptation Plans, and requires modernization of federal programs to remove barriers to climate-resilient investment.
Delegation of Functions Under Sections 1261(b) and 1262(a) of Public Law 112-239
This memorandum delegates specific presidential functions under the 2013 NDAA to two Cabinet secretaries: the Secretary of State receives authority under Section 1261(b) regarding satellite export controls, and the Secretary of Commerce receives authority under Section 1262(a) regarding certain defense trade items. It is a routine administrative delegation with minimal policy substance.
Establishing Visa and Foreign Visitor Processing Goals and the Task Force On Travel and Competitiveness
This executive order establishes visa processing targets to boost U.S. travel and tourism, including a 40% capacity increase in China and Brazil and 80% of applicants interviewed within 3 weeks. It also creates a Task Force on Travel and Competitiveness to develop a National Travel and Tourism Strategy within 90 days.
Authorizing the Imposition of Certain Sanctions With Respect to the Provision of Goods, Services, Technology, or Support for Iran's Energy and Petrochemical Sectors
This executive order authorizes sanctions against individuals and entities that provide goods, services, technology, or support above specified dollar thresholds to Iran's petroleum development or petrochemical production sectors. The sanctions include blocking property, financial restrictions, export denial, and government procurement bans, and took effect immediately on November 21, 2011.
Delegation of Certain Functions and Authorities Under the Comprehensive Iran Sanctions, Accountability, and Divestment Act of 2010
This memorandum delegates specific presidential authorities under the Iran Sanctions Act of 1996 (as amended by CISADA) and CISADA itself to the Secretary of State, Secretary of the Treasury, Secretary of Commerce, Attorney General, U.S. Trade Representative, Federal Reserve Chairman, and Export-Import Bank President. It maintains a prior 1996 memorandum for certain provisions while reassigning others.
National Export Initiative
This executive order creates the National Export Initiative (NEI) to double U.S. exports over five years and establishes an Export Promotion Cabinet of cabinet-level officials and agency heads to coordinate federal export promotion efforts. The order directs the Cabinet to develop programs supporting small and medium-sized business exports, increase export credit, reduce trade barriers, and produce a comprehensive implementation plan within 180 days.
Establishing a White House Council on Women And Girls
This executive order creates a White House Council on Women and Girls to coordinate federal policy across agencies on issues affecting women and girls, including pay equity, healthcare access, educational opportunity, and workforce participation. The Council is advisory, composed of Cabinet secretaries and senior officials, and must submit an interagency plan within 150 days.