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Presidential Determination on the Pursuant to Section 1245(d)(4)(B) and (C) of the National Defense Authorization Act for FY 2012
President Trump determined that global petroleum supplies from non-Iranian sources remain sufficient to allow significant reductions in Iranian oil purchases, continuing a sanctions mechanism under the 2012 NDAA. The finding maintains the legal foundation for pressuring foreign buyers to cut Iranian oil imports.
Delegation of Authority Under Section 614(a)(2) of the Foreign Assistance Act of 1961
This memorandum delegates to the Secretary of State the authority to determine whether up to $6.8 million in cluster munitions technology sales to South Korea is vital to U.S. national security interests, bypassing normal legal restrictions under the Foreign Assistance Act. The delegation is contingent on fulfilling section 614(a)(3) notification requirements.
Rebranding United States Foreign Assistance To Advance American Influence
This executive order requires all U.S. foreign assistance to be branded as "American aid" using a single presidentially-selected logo. It mandates rulemaking and agency compliance within 120 days, with annual reporting on implementation.
Delegation of Authority Under Section 506(a)(1) of the Foreign Assistance Act of 1961, as Amended
This memorandum delegates to the Secretary of State the President's authority under Section 506(a)(1) of the Foreign Assistance Act of 1961 to direct a drawdown of up to $18 million in Defense Department articles, services, and military training to support Philippine counterterrorism operations. The Secretary is also delegated authority to make the required determinations for such a drawdown.
Establishing the President's Advisory 1776 Commission
This executive order creates a 20-member advisory commission to promote patriotic education about America's 1776 founding, requiring a report within one year and prioritizing federal grants toward civics programs. It also directs agencies to monitor Constitution Day compliance in federally funded schools and affirms federal non-interference in local curriculum control.
Certification Pursuant to Section 6(E) of the Comprehensive Peace inSudan Act of 2004 (Public Law 108-497), as Amended by the DarfurPeace and Accountability Act of 2006 (Public Law 109-344)
On October 26, 2020, President Trump certified to Congress that Sudan's Civilian-Led Transitional Government had taken demonstrable steps required by the Comprehensive Peace in Sudan Act and Darfur Peace and Accountability Act, including human rights commitments, humanitarian access, militia demobilization, and cooperation with international monitors. This certification was necessary to avoid mandatory sanctions and restrictions on U.S. assistance to Sudan.
Delegation of Authority Under Section 404(c) of the Child Soldiers Prevention Act of 2008
This memorandum delegates presidential authority to the Secretary of State to waive prohibitions under the Child Soldiers Prevention Act of 2008 for Sudan and Mali, allowing continued U.S. security assistance to those countries despite their use of child soldiers, provided certain determinations and congressional notifications are made.
Presidential Determination and Certification With Respect to the Child Soldiers Prevention Act of 2008
This determination waives Child Soldiers Prevention Act prohibitions on U.S. military assistance to Afghanistan, Cameroon, Iraq, Libya, Nigeria, Democratic Republic of the Congo, Somalia, South Sudan, and Yemen, allowing continued provision of International Military Education and Training (IMET), Peacekeeping Operations (PKO), and other security assistance. The President certifies these governments are taking effective steps to address child soldier issues despite the waivers.
Presidential Determination With Respect to the Efforts of Foreign Governments Regarding Trafficking in Persons
This determination applies sanctions under the Trafficking Victims Protection Act for FY 2021, withholding nonhumanitarian, nontrade-related assistance from countries failing to meet minimum anti-trafficking standards (Burundi, China, Cuba, DPRK, Eritrea, Iran, Nicaragua, Russia, Syria) and restricting educational/cultural exchanges for some. It also instructs U.S. representatives at multilateral development banks to vote against loans to designated countries, while granting partial waivers for COVID-19, Ebola, anti-trafficking programs, and specific countries including Afghanistan, Burma, and others.
Presidential Determination on Major Drug Transit or Major Illicit Drug Producing Countries for Fiscal Year 2021
This determination identifies 22 countries as major drug transit or illicit drug producing countries for FY2021 and designates Bolivia and the Maduro regime in Venezuela as having 'failed demonstrably' to meet international counternarcotics obligations. It includes conditional threats to maintain or escalate designations based on future performance, particularly for Mexico.
Continuation of the Exercise of Certain Authorities Under the Trading With the Enemy Act
This presidential determination extends for one year the exercise of authorities under the Trading With the Enemy Act (TWEA) with respect to Cuba, continuing economic sanctions implemented through the Cuban Assets Control Regulations. The continuation maintains the long-standing embargo framework, with authorities now set to expire on September 14, 2021.
Revision to United States Marine Scientific Research Policy
This proclamation changes U.S. policy to require advance authorization for all foreign marine scientific research in the U.S. Exclusive Economic Zone (EEZ) and on its continental shelf, reversing the prior policy of allowing such research without consent. The Secretary of State leads implementation with Intelligence Community support and interagency information sharing.
Delegation of Authority To Submit to the Congress the Notifications and Explanations Specified in the Resolution of Advice and Consent to Ratification of the Agreement Between the United States of America and the International Atomic Energy Agency for the Application of Safeguards in the United States of America
This memorandum delegates to the Secretary of State the President's authority to submit specific notifications and explanations to Congress regarding a 1977 International Atomic Energy Agency safeguards agreement, as required by a 1980 Senate resolution of advice and consent to ratification.
Continuation of U.S. Drug Interdiction Assistance to the Government of Colombia
This presidential determination certifies that Colombia meets statutory conditions for U.S. assistance in interdicting aircraft suspected of illicit drug trafficking in Colombian airspace. It continues a long-standing drug interdiction assistance program originally authorized by a 1995 defense law.
Delegation of Authority Under the Better Utilization of Investments Leading to Development Act of 2018
This memorandum delegates presidential authority to the Secretary of State to certify that providing development support to upper-middle-income countries under the BUILD Act serves U.S. national economic or foreign policy interests. The delegation is forward-looking, applying to any future substantially similar statutory provisions.
Suspension of Entry as Nonimmigrants of Certain Students and Researchers From the People's Republic of China
This proclamation suspends entry of certain Chinese nationals on F or J visas (students and researchers beyond undergraduate level) who have ties to entities supporting China's 'military-civil fusion strategy.' It took effect June 1, 2020, with no set expiration date, and directs the Secretaries of State and Homeland Security to implement visa restrictions, review additional measures within 60 days, and consider revoking existing visas for affected individuals already in the U.S.
Suspension of Entry of Immigrants Who Present a Risk to the United States Labor Market During the Economic Recovery Following the 2019 Novel Coronavirus Outbreak
This proclamation suspends entry of most immigrants into the United States for 60 days, effective April 23, 2020, citing COVID-19's economic impact and high unemployment. It exempts lawful permanent residents, healthcare workers, EB-5 investors, spouses and children of U.S. citizens, military members, and others deemed in the national interest.
Establishment of the Interagency Environment Committee for Monitoring and Enforcement Under Section 811 of the United States-Mexico-Canada Agreement Implementation Act
This executive order establishes an Interagency Environment Committee for Monitoring and Enforcement to coordinate U.S. efforts to monitor and enforce environmental obligations under the USMCA trade agreement, specifically assessing Mexico's and Canada's environmental laws and policies and requesting enforcement actions when needed. The Committee is chaired by the U.S. Trade Representative and includes representatives from 10 federal agencies plus optional additional agencies.
Adjusting Imports of Derivative Aluminum Articles and Derivative Steel Articles Into the United States
This proclamation expands existing Section 232 tariffs on aluminum (10%) and steel (25%) to cover derivative articles—specific downstream products like steel nails, aluminum wire/cables, and auto body stampings—effective February 8, 2020. The action aims to prevent circumvention of the original 2018 tariffs by foreign producers who had shifted to exporting finished derivative products instead of raw metals.
Presidential Determination on Waiving a Restriction on United States Assistance to Bolivia Under Section 706 of the Foreign Relations Authorization Act, Fiscal Year 2003
President Trump waived a statutory restriction under Section 706 of the Foreign Relations Authorization Act to allow U.S. assistance to Bolivia in Fiscal Year 2020, certifying such aid as vital to U.S. national interests. The Secretary of State was directed to submit the determination with justification to Congress and publish it in the Federal Register.
Presidential Determination on Refugee Admissions for Fiscal Year 2020
This determination sets the FY2020 refugee admissions cap at 18,000, the lowest level in modern U.S. history, with specific regional allocations and transfer authority. It also designates certain in-country populations (Cuba, Eurasia/Baltics, Iraq, Northern Triangle countries, and exceptional embassy-identified cases) as eligible for refugee processing without requiring flight to a third country.
Presidential Determination and Certification With Respect to the Child Soldiers Prevention Act of 2008
This determination waives Child Soldiers Prevention Act prohibitions on U.S. security assistance to Afghanistan, Iraq, Democratic Republic of the Congo, Mali, Somalia, South Sudan, and Yemen, certifying these governments are taking effective steps to address child soldier use. It allows continued military training, peacekeeping support, and some direct commercial arms sales despite CSPA restrictions.
Presidential Determination With Respect to the Efforts of Foreign Governments Regarding Trafficking in Persons
This determination imposes sanctions under the Trafficking Victims Protection Act by withholding nonhumanitarian, nontrade-related U.S. assistance from 11 countries for FY 2020 and restricting educational/cultural exchanges with 4 additional countries, while also directing U.S. representatives at multilateral development banks to vote against loans to 13 countries. It includes partial waivers for Ebola response, anti-trafficking programs, and specific assistance to Burma, DRC, Saudi Arabia, South Sudan, Belarus, Bhutan, Comoros, PNG, Turkmenistan, and Venezuela.
Suspension of Entry as Immigrants and Nonimmigrants of Persons Responsible for Policies or Actions That Threaten Venezuela's Democratic Institutions
This proclamation suspends entry into the United States as immigrants or nonimmigrants for senior Venezuelan regime officials, military officers at the rank of colonel and above, members of the National Constituent Assembly, and others who support or benefit from policies undermining Venezuela's democratic institutions. The Secretary of State identifies covered individuals and can grant exceptions, while the Secretary of Homeland Security handles entry implementation.
Presidential Determination on Major Drug Transit or Major Illicit Drug Producing Countries for Fiscal Year 2020
This annual determination identifies 22 countries as major drug transit or illicit drug producing countries for FY2020, with specific designations that Bolivia and the Maduro regime in Venezuela failed demonstrably to meet international counternarcotics obligations. It also includes a warning that Mexico could face similar designation without further progress, sets a joint 5-year coca reduction goal with Colombia, and determines that U.S. support for Venezuela's interim government is vital to national interests.
Designation of the Federative Republic of Brazil as a Major Non-NATO Ally
This determination designates Brazil as a Major Non-NATO Ally (MNNA) under section 517 of the Foreign Assistance Act of 1961 and the Arms Export Control Act, making it eligible for certain defense and security cooperation benefits. The Secretary of State is directed to publish the determination in the Federal Register.
Blocking Property and Suspending Entry of Certain Persons Contributing to the Situation in Mali
This executive order declares a national emergency and imposes sanctions targeting individuals and entities contributing to instability in Mali, including through terrorism, human rights abuses, drug trafficking, and obstruction of peace agreements. It blocks property of designated persons under U.S. jurisdiction and suspends their entry into the United States, implementing U.S. obligations under UN Security Council resolutions.
Delegation of Authority Under the Asia Reassurance Initiative Act of 2018
This memorandum delegates presidential authority under the Asia Reassurance Initiative Act of 2018 to the Secretary of State for establishing a comprehensive Indo-Pacific Energy Strategy, requiring concurrence from the Secretary of Energy. The delegation also applies automatically to any future law containing substantially the same provision.
Collecting Information About Citizenship Status in Connection With the Decennial Census
After the Supreme Court blocked a citizenship question on the 2020 census, this EO directs all federal agencies to share administrative records with the Commerce Department to compile citizenship data through alternative means. It establishes an interagency working group to maximize data sharing and tasks the Commerce Secretary with considering a citizenship question for the 2030 census.
Delegation of Authority Under Section 5 of the United States-Caribbean Strategic Engagement Act of 2016
This memorandum delegates to the Secretary of State the President's authority to submit a report required under Section 5 of the United States-Caribbean Strategic Engagement Act of 2016. It also allows redelegation within the Department of State and applies to any future substantially similar statutory provisions.
Combating High Nonimmigrant Overstay Rates
This presidential memorandum directs the Secretaries of State and Homeland Security and the Attorney General to address high nonimmigrant visa overstay rates, particularly for B-1/B-2 visas from countries with overstay rates exceeding 10 percent. It requires recommendations within 120 days for potential entry suspensions, visa limitations, and admission bonds, plus a 180-day report on Visa Waiver Program compliance efforts.
Delegation of Functions and Authorities Under the Hizballah International Financing Prevention Act of 2015, as Amended, and the Hizballah International Financing Prevention Amendments Act of 2018
This memorandum delegates presidential authorities under two laws targeting Hizballah financing to three officials: the Secretary of State, Secretary of the Treasury, and Director of National Intelligence. It rescinds prior delegations and requires coordination through the National Security Presidential Memorandum-4 process.
Decision on the United States Consulate General in Jerusalem
This memorandum directs the Secretary of State to close the U.S. Consulate General in Jerusalem and merge its functions into the U.S. Embassy to Israel, consolidating diplomatic operations in a single mission.
Suspension of Limitations Under the Jerusalem Embassy Act
This presidential determination suspends for six months certain statutory limitations in the Jerusalem Embassy Act of 1995 that would otherwise penalize the State Department for keeping the U.S. embassy in Jerusalem rather than Tel Aviv. The suspension is justified on national security grounds and requires transmission to Congress with an accompanying report before taking effect.
Delegation of Authority Under Section 614(a)(1) of the Foreign Assistance Act of 1961
President Trump delegated authority to the Secretary of State to determine whether up to $1.3 million in International Military Education and Training (IMET) funds may be used to assist Thailand, bypassing other legal restrictions, contingent on fulfilling section 614(a)(3) requirements of the Foreign Assistance Act of 1961.
Presidential Determination With Respect to the Efforts of Foreign Governments Regarding Trafficking in Persons
This determination imposes restrictions on U.S. nonhumanitarian, nontrade-related assistance to 23 countries for FY 2019 due to their failure to meet minimum standards for combating human trafficking, with additional restrictions on educational and cultural exchanges for 4 more countries. It also directs U.S. representatives at multilateral development banks and the IMF to vote against loans to 17 countries, while granting partial or full waivers for certain programs to Belarus, Belize, Eritrea, Papua New Guinea, and Turkmenistan based on national interest determinations.
Delegation of Authority Contained in Condition 23 of the Resolution of Advice and Consent to Ratification of the Chemical Weapons Convention
This memorandum delegates presidential authority under Condition 23 of the Senate's resolution consenting to ratification of the Chemical Weapons Convention to the Secretary of State, to be exercised in coordination with other departments and agencies through the National Security Presidential Memorandum-4 process.
Presidential Determination on Refugee Admissions for Fiscal Year 2019
This presidential determination sets the FY 2019 refugee admissions cap at 30,000, the lowest level at that time in the program's history, with specific regional allocations. It also designates certain in-country populations (Cuba, Eurasia/Baltics, Iraq, Honduras/Guatemala/El Salvador, and exceptional embassy-identified cases) as eligible for refugee consideration without having fled their countries.
Presidential Determination With Respect to the Child Soldiers Prevention Act of 2008
President Trump waived prohibitions under the Child Soldiers Prevention Act of 2008 to allow U.S. military assistance to continue to Iraq, Mali, Niger, Nigeria, Somalia, South Sudan, and Yemen despite their use of child soldiers. The waivers permit specific types of aid including International Military Education and Training, Peacekeeping Operations assistance, and support under 10 U.S.C. 333 for certain countries. The determination requires submission to Congress with a Memorandum of Justification and publication in the Federal Register.
Presidential Determination on Major Drug Transit or Major Illicit Drug Producing Countries for Fiscal Year 2019
This annual determination identifies 22 countries as major drug transit or illicit drug producing countries for FY 2019 under the Foreign Relations Authorization Act. It specifically designates Bolivia and Venezuela as having "failed demonstrably" to meet international counternarcotics obligations, includes democracy-promotion justifications for Venezuela, and expresses deep concern about record-level illicit drug crops in Colombia, Mexico, and Afghanistan.
Delegation of Authority Under Section 1290(b) of the John S. McCain National Defense Authorization Act for Fiscal Year 2019
President Trump delegated authority to the Secretary of State, Secretary of Defense, and Director of National Intelligence to provide Congress with briefings required by Section 1290(b) of the FY2019 NDAA. The Secretary of State was also directed to publish the memorandum in the Federal Register.
Delegation of Authorities Under the Reinforcing Education Accountability in Development Act
This memorandum delegates presidential authorities under the READ Act to the Secretary of State (sections 4, 6, and 7) and the USAID Administrator (section 5(c)). The delegations are forward-looking, applying to similar future provisions, and permit redelegation as authorized by law.
Adjusting Imports of Aluminum Into the United States
This proclamation expands the Secretary of Commerce's authority to grant exclusions from quantitative limitations (quotas) on aluminum imports under Section 232, mirroring existing tariff exclusion authority. It also amends the Harmonized Tariff Schedule to implement these changes, maintains existing 10% tariffs and quota levels, establishes procedures for quota exclusion requests, and creates an export certification framework for countries with quota arrangements. The modifications take effect August 30, 2018.
Adjusting Imports of Steel Into the United States
This proclamation modifies the Section 232 steel tariffs and quotas by authorizing the Secretary of Commerce to grant relief from quantitative limitations (quotas) on steel imports under two tracks: (1) general exclusions for lack of domestic production capacity or national security reasons, similar to existing tariff exclusion authority; and (2) expedited relief for pre-contracted steel used in U.S. facility construction where quotas have already filled, provided contracts were signed before March 8, 2018 and steel enters by March 31, 2019. It also makes technical amendments to the Harmonized Tariff Schedule of the United States (HTSUS) and maintains the existing 25% tariff rate.
Continuation of U.S. Drug Interdiction Assistance to the Government of Colombia
This determination certifies that Colombia meets statutory requirements for U.S. drug interdiction assistance, specifically allowing support for aerial interdiction of suspected drug trafficking aircraft. It continues a long-standing program under the 1995 NDAA by finding that Colombia faces an extraordinary threat from drug trafficking and has adequate safeguards against innocent casualties.
Suspension of Limitations Under the Jerusalem Embassy Act
This presidential determination exercises authority under the Jerusalem Embassy Act of 1995 to suspend for six months statutory limitations that would otherwise penalize the State Department for not maintaining the U.S. embassy in Jerusalem. The suspension takes effect upon transmission to Congress with a required report.
Presidential Determination Pursuant to Section 1245(d)(4)(B) and (C) of the National Defense Authorization Act for Fiscal Year 2012
President Trump determined that global petroleum supplies from non-Iranian sources are sufficient to allow significant reductions in Iranian oil purchases, maintaining a sanctions mechanism under the 2012 NDAA. This continues a policy framework that supports imposing sanctions on foreign financial institutions that facilitate Iranian oil transactions.
Presidential Determination on the Proposed Agreement Between the Government of the United States of America and the Government of the United Mexican States for Cooperation in Peaceful Uses of Nuclear Energy
President Trump approved a nuclear cooperation agreement with Mexico for peaceful uses of nuclear energy, finding it promotes common defense and security without unreasonable risk. The Secretary of State is directed to execute and publish the agreement.
Presidential Determination on the Proposed Agreement Between the Government of the United States of America and the Government of the United Kingdom of Great Britain and Northern Ireland for Cooperation in Peaceful Uses of Nuclear Energy
President Trump approved a proposed nuclear cooperation agreement with the United Kingdom for peaceful uses of nuclear energy under Section 123 of the Atomic Energy Act, finding it promotes common defense and security without unreasonable risk. The Secretary of State is directed to arrange for execution and publish the determination in the Federal Register.
Eligibility of the Organisation Conjointe de Cooperation en Matiere d'Armement To Receive Defense Articles and Defense Services Under the Foreign Assistance Act of 1961, as Amended, and the Arms Export Control Act, as Amended
This presidential determination finds that providing defense articles and services to the Organisation Conjointe de Cooperation en matiere d'Armement (OCCAR, a European defense procurement organization) will strengthen U.S. security and promote world peace, thereby making OCCAR eligible to receive such materials under the Foreign Assistance Act and Arms Export Control Act. The Secretary of State is directed to transmit this determination to Congress and publish it in the Federal Register.
Delegation of Certain Functions and Authorities Under Section 1252 of the National Defense Authorization Act for Fiscal Year 2017
This memorandum delegates presidential functions and authorities under Section 1252 of the FY2017 NDAA to the Secretary of State, to be exercised in coordination with the Secretary of Defense. The delegation also automatically applies to any future laws containing substantially similar provisions.
Suspension of Limitations Under the Jerusalem Embassy Act
President Trump suspended for six months the spending and timing restrictions in the Jerusalem Embassy Act of 1995, citing national security interests. The suspension takes effect after the Secretary of State transmits the determination and accompanying report to Congress.
Delegation of Authority Under Sections 506(a)(2)(A) and 652 of the Foreign Assistance Act of 1961
This memorandum delegates to the Secretary of State the President's authority to direct a drawdown of up to $22 million in defense articles, services, and military education/training from U.S. agencies to provide assistance to Iraq, contingent on congressional notification requirements under the Foreign Assistance Act of 1961.
Presidential Determination With Respect to the Child Soldiers Prevention Act of 2008
President Trump waived Child Soldiers Prevention Act prohibitions for four countries—Mali, Nigeria, Democratic Republic of the Congo, Somalia, and South Sudan—allowing continued U.S. military assistance including peacekeeping operations, international military education and training, and support under 10 U.S.C. 333 despite their use of child soldiers. The determination authorizes military aid to these countries that would otherwise be barred by law. The Secretary of State is directed to submit the determination and justification to Congress and publish it in the Federal Register.
Presidential Determination With Respect to the Efforts of Foreign Governments Regarding Trafficking in Persons
This determination, issued under the Trafficking Victims Protection Act of 2000, imposes foreign assistance restrictions on 10 governments for FY 2018 due to inadequate anti-trafficking efforts, while granting partial or full waivers for 21 other countries based on national interest determinations. It also directs U.S. representatives at multilateral development banks and the IMF to vote against loans benefiting Iran, North Korea, and Russia.
Presidential Determination on Refugee Admissions for Fiscal Year 2018
This presidential determination sets the FY 2018 refugee admissions ceiling at 45,000—the lowest level in decades at that time—and allocates those slots across five global regions. It also designates specific in-country populations (Cuba, Eurasia/Baltics, Iraq, Honduras/Guatemala/El Salvador, and exceptional embassy-identified cases) as eligible for refugee processing without requiring them to flee their home countries first.
Presidential Determination on Major Drug Transit or Major Illicit Drug Producing Countries for Fiscal Year 2018
This determination identifies 22 countries as major drug transit or illicit drug producing countries for FY2018 under the FRAA. It specifically designates Bolivia and Venezuela as having "failed demonstrably" to meet international counternarcotics obligations, while keeping Colombia off that list despite record coca cultivation. It also finds that aid programs for Venezuela are vital to U.S. national interests, allowing certain assistance to continue despite the designation.
Reviving the National Space Council
This executive order revives the National Space Council, which had been dormant since 1993, and places the Vice President as its chair. The Council is tasked with coordinating national space policy across civilian, military, and commercial sectors, with membership drawn from key cabinet departments and agencies.
Amending Executive Order 13597
This executive order amends a 2012 Obama-era order by removing a specific subsection (b)(ii) of section 2 from Executive Order 13597, which had established visa and foreign visitor processing goals. The Secretaries of State and Homeland Security are directed to revise the implementation plan accordingly.
Suspension of Limitations Under the Jerusalem Embassy Act
President Trump suspended for six months the spending limitations in the Jerusalem Embassy Act of 1995 that would have required moving the U.S. embassy in Israel to Jerusalem or facing cuts to the State Department budget. The Secretary of State was directed to transmit this determination and a required report to Congress and publish it in the Federal Register, with the suspension taking effect upon congressional transmission.
Presidential Determination Pursuant to Section 1245(d)(4)(B) and (C) of the National Defense Authorization Act for Fiscal Year 2012
President Trump determined that global petroleum supplies are sufficient to allow significant reductions in Iranian oil purchases, as required by the 2012 NDAA sanctions framework. However, he simultaneously announced the U.S. would not actively pursue reducing Iran's crude oil sales at that time, consistent with JCPOA commitments and pending an Iran policy review.
Delegation of Authority Under the National Defense Authorization Act for Fiscal Year 2017
This memorandum delegates presidential authority under Section 3132 of the FY2017 NDAA to the Secretary of State. The provision concerns security assistance and related functions, with the delegation made under the President's constitutional and statutory authority.
Construction of the Keystone XL Pipeline
This presidential memorandum invites TransCanada to re-submit its application for the Keystone XL Pipeline and directs the Secretaries of State, Army, and Interior to expedite all permitting and environmental reviews. It waives certain procedural requirements of Executive Order 13337 and treats the 2014 Final Supplemental Environmental Impact Statement as sufficient to satisfy NEPA and Endangered Species Act requirements.
The Mexico City Policy
This memorandum revokes the 2009 Obama-era memorandum that had rescinded the Mexico City Policy, and reinstates the 2001 Bush-era version. It directs the Secretary of State to expand the policy's restrictions to all global health assistance across departments and agencies, and to ensure no U.S. funds support organizations involved in coercive abortion or involuntary sterilization programs.