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Continuing To Protect the Meaning and Value of American Citizenship
This executive order narrows birthright citizenship by directing federal agencies to deny citizenship recognition to certain categories of children born in the U.S. when neither parent is a citizen, including children of designated terrorists, foreign government employees, those born via birth tourism or surrogacy arrangements, and those born in territories without statutory citizenship provisions. It cites a June 2026 Supreme Court decision (Trump v. Barbara) as legal foundation and requires agency heads to issue public implementation guidance within 30 days.
Authorizing Cameron County, Texas, To Own, Operate, and Maintain the Brownsville and Matamoros Bridge in Brownsville, Texas
This Presidential Permit authorizes Cameron County, Texas to own, operate, and maintain the Brownsville and Matamoros Bridge, a vehicular, pedestrian, and bicycle crossing on the U.S.-Mexico border. The permit imposes conditions regarding maintenance standards, federal/state/local compliance, inspection access, transfer restrictions, and presidential oversight authority.
Presidential Determination on the Proposed Agreement for Cooperation Between the Government of the United States of America and the Government of the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia Concerning Peaceful Uses of Nuclear Energy
The President approved a proposed nuclear cooperation agreement with Saudi Arabia under Section 123 of the Atomic Energy Act of 1954, finding it promotes common defense and security without unreasonable risk. The agreement includes two side letters and an additional safeguards/verification measures agreement. The Secretary of State is directed to arrange for execution and publish the determination in the Federal Register.
Presidential Determination on Assistance to Venezuela Consistent With the Trafficking Victims Protection Act of 2000
This determination waives restrictions under the Trafficking Victims Protection Act of 2000 to allow U.S. assistance to Venezuela, finding such aid promotes the Act's purposes or serves U.S. national interest. It follows an earlier determination from November 2025 and directs the Secretary of State to submit the determination and supporting justification to Congress and publish it in the Federal Register.
Emergency Presidential Determination on Refugee Admissions for Fiscal Year 2026
This determination declares an emergency refugee situation due to racially motivated violence in South Africa, raising the FY2026 refugee ceiling from 7,500 to 17,500 specifically for Afrikaners from South Africa. It directs that these additional admissions be processed consistent with Executive Order 14204 and subjects them to stringent vetting requirements under other executive orders.
Combating Cybercrime, Fraud, and Predatory Schemes Against American Citizens
This executive order directs multiple Cabinet departments to combat transnational cybercrime, fraud, and predatory schemes targeting Americans—including scam centers, ransomware, sextortion, and financial fraud often backed by foreign regimes. It mandates reviews and action plans to create a new operational cell for interagency coordination, establishes a Victims Restoration Program, and authorizes diplomatic consequences including sanctions, visa restrictions, and trade penalties against nations that tolerate such criminal activity.
Presidential Determination on Designation of the Republic of Peru as a Major Non-NATO Ally
President Biden designates Peru as a Major Non-NATO Ally under the Foreign Assistance Act and Arms Export Control Act, granting Peru preferential access to U.S. defense articles, services, and training. The Secretary of State is directed to publish this determination in the Federal Register.
Delegation of Authority Under Section 208(d)(6) of the Compact of Free Association Amendments Act of 2024
This memorandum delegates to the Secretary of State the President's authority to submit a report to Congress as required by section 208(d)(6) of the Compact of Free Association Amendments Act of 2024. It is a narrow procedural delegation with no substantive policy directives.
Presidential Determination on Refugee Admissions for Fiscal Year 2026
This determination sets the fiscal year 2026 refugee admissions ceiling at 7,500, the lowest in modern U.S. history, with primary allocation directed toward Afrikaners from South Africa under Executive Order 14204 and other victims of discrimination. It subjects all refugee admissions to stringent existing executive orders requiring enhanced vetting, joint secretary-level national interest determinations, and broad entry restrictions.
Presidential Determination on Major Drug Transit or Major Illicit Drug Producing Countries for Fiscal Year 2026
This determination identifies 23 countries as major drug transit or illicit drug producing countries for FY2026, with five (Afghanistan, Bolivia, Burma, Colombia, Venezuela) designated as having 'failed demonstrably' to meet international counternarcotics obligations. It authorizes continued U.S. assistance to Bolivia, Burma, Colombia, and Venezuela as vital to national interests, cites existing tariffs and de minimis elimination on China for precursor chemical flows, and demands sustained Mexican cooperation against cartels while threatening 'serious consequences' for non-cooperation.
Strengthening Efforts To Protect U.S. Nationals From Wrongful Detention Abroad
This executive order creates a formal "State Sponsor of Wrongful Detention" designation that the Secretary of State may apply to foreign countries that wrongfully detain U.S. nationals or support such detentions. Upon designation, the State Department must review and implement punitive responses including sanctions, visa inadmissibility, travel restrictions, foreign aid cuts, and export controls. The designation can be terminated if the country releases detainees, changes policies, and provides credible assurances, or at presidential discretion.
Authorizing Cameron County, Texas, To Construct, Maintain, and Operate a Pedestrian Border Crossing at the Gateway International Bridge Land Port of Entry
This presidential permit authorizes Cameron County, Texas to construct, maintain, and operate a pedestrian border crossing at the Gateway International Bridge in Brownsville, Texas, subject to extensive federal conditions including environmental compliance, inspection facility provisions, and diplomatic coordination with Mexico. The permit expires in 5 years if construction has not begun and requires multiple agency approvals before design or construction can commence.
Establishing a Trump Route for International Peace and Prosperity Working Group
This presidential determination directs the Secretary of State to establish within 180 days a working group to develop the 'Trump Route for International Peace and Prosperity' (TRIPP), aimed at fostering economic connectivity in the South Caucasus region. The initiative is framed as both an economic corridor and a symbolic peace monument.
Reissuance of and Amendments to National Security Presidential Memorandum 5 on Strengthening the Policy of the United States Toward Cuba
This memorandum reissues and amends Trump-era NSPM-5 to tighten U.S. policy toward Cuba, directing agencies to restrict financial transactions with Cuban military-controlled entities, enforce the tourism ban, expand internet access for Cubans, and oppose international efforts to lift the embargo. It sets multiple deadlines for regulatory adjustments and reports while explicitly maintaining the statutory embargo framework.
Providing for the Revocation of Syria Sanctions
This executive order terminates the national emergency declared in 2004 and revokes six sanctions executive orders targeting Syria, effective July 1, 2025, while expanding a separate sanctions framework to hold the former Assad regime accountable. It directs waivers under the Syria Accountability Act, CBW Act, and Caesar Act to ease export controls and other restrictions, and mandates review of terrorism designations including for Hay'at Tahrir al-Sham and Syria's State Sponsor of Terrorism status.
Authorizing the City of Laredo, Texas, To Expand and Continue To Maintain, and Operate a Vehicular Border Crossing at the Laredo-Colombia Solidarity International Bridge Land Port of Entry
This presidential permit authorizes the City of Laredo, Texas to expand its vehicular border crossing at the Laredo-Colombia Solidarity International Bridge with two new 4-lane commercial spans over the Rio Grande. The permit imposes conditions including environmental mitigation, federal inspection facility donations, diplomatic notification requirements, and a 5-year construction commencement deadline.
Restricting the Entry of Foreign Nationals To Protect the United States From Foreign Terrorists and Other National Security and Public Safety Threats
Proclamation 10949 suspends or limits entry into the United States for nationals of 19 countries, effective June 9, 2025. Twelve countries face full suspension of both immigrant and nonimmigrant entry (Afghanistan, Burma, Chad, Republic of the Congo, Equatorial Guinea, Eritrea, Haiti, Iran, Libya, Somalia, Sudan, and Yemen), while seven countries face partial suspension targeting immigrants and specific nonimmigrant visa categories (Burundi, Cuba, Laos, Sierra Leone, Togo, Turkmenistan, and Venezuela). The restrictions are based on asserted deficiencies in screening, vetting, information-sharing, identity-management, and high visa overstay rates.
Presidential Determination Pursuant to Section 1245(d)(4)(B) and (C) of the National Defense Authorization Act for Fiscal Year 2012
The President determined that global petroleum supplies from non-Iranian sources remain sufficient to allow countries to significantly reduce their purchases of Iranian oil, continuing a sanctions mechanism under the 2012 NDAA. This maintains the legal foundation for pressuring foreign financial institutions that facilitate Iranian oil transactions.
Reforming Foreign Defense Sales To Improve Speed and Accountability
This executive order reforms the U.S. foreign defense sales system to accelerate arms transfers to allies and partners while improving accountability. It directs the Secretaries of State and Defense to develop priority partner and end-item lists, streamline congressional notifications, review export control restrictions, and create a unified tracking system for defense sales.
Restoring America's Maritime Dominance
This executive order directs a comprehensive, interagency effort to rebuild U.S. commercial and defense shipbuilding capacity, expand the maritime workforce, and counter China's dominance in global shipbuilding. It mandates numerous reports and legislative proposals within 30-210 days, including a Maritime Action Plan, tariffs on Chinese-origin ship-to-shore cranes and cargo handling equipment, enforcement of harbor maintenance fees, financial incentives for domestic shipbuilding, maritime prosperity zones, and modernization of the U.S. Merchant Marine Academy.
Addressing Egregious Actions of the Republic of South Africa
This executive order halts U.S. foreign aid to South Africa and prioritizes refugee resettlement for Afrikaners, citing South Africa's Expropriation Act of 2024 and its foreign policy positions on Israel and Iran. The order directs all agencies to stop aid flows and requires State and DHS to develop a resettlement plan for Afrikaner refugees.
Imposing Duties To Address the Synthetic Opioid Supply Chain in the People's Republic of China
This executive order imposes an additional 10 percent ad valorem tariff on all goods imported from China, effective February 4, 2025, citing China's failure to stop the flow of fentanyl precursor chemicals and related transnational criminal activity. The order expands a previously declared national emergency and terminates inconsistent prior trade directives with China.
The Organization for Economic Co-Operation and Development (OECD) Global Tax Deal (Global Tax Deal)
This memorandum declares that the OECD Global Tax Deal has no force or effect in the United States without congressional adoption, directs Treasury and the U.S. OECD representative to formally notify the OECD of this position, and orders Treasury and USTR to investigate foreign extraterritorial or discriminatory tax measures affecting American companies and recommend protective U.S. responses within 60 days.
Designating Cartels and Other Organizations as Foreign Terrorist Organizations and Specially Designated Global Terrorists
This executive order declares a national emergency and creates a process to designate certain international drug cartels and transnational criminal organizations (including Tren de Aragua and MS-13) as Foreign Terrorist Organizations under immigration law or Specially Designated Global Terrorists under economic sanctions law. It requires recommendations within 14 days and prepares for potential use of the Alien Enemies Act to expedite removals.
Protecting the Meaning and Value of American Citizenship
This executive order directs federal agencies to deny recognition of birthright U.S. citizenship to certain children born on U.S. soil: those whose mothers were unlawfully present or temporarily visiting (e.g., on visas) and whose fathers were not U.S. citizens or lawful permanent residents at birth. The policy takes effect for births occurring more than 30 days after January 20, 2025.
Protecting the United States From Foreign Terrorists and Other National Security and Public Safety Threats
This executive order mandates enhanced vetting and screening of all aliens seeking admission or already present in the U.S., requiring agencies to identify deficient countries for potential admission suspensions within 60 days and to evaluate visa programs, inadmissibility grounds, and assimilation policies within 30 days. It re-establishes pre-January 20, 2021 screening baselines and directs removal of aliens found to threaten national security or public safety.
Putting America First in International Environmental Agreements
This executive order withdraws the United States from the Paris Agreement and all related UN climate commitments, revokes the International Climate Finance Plan, freezes and rescinds climate-related foreign funding, and directs agencies to prioritize economic efficiency over environmental objectives in future international energy agreements.
Realigning the United States Refugee Admissions Program
This executive order suspends the U.S. Refugee Admissions Program (USRAP) effective January 27, 2025, halting refugee entry and application decisions until a future presidential determination that resumption aligns with U.S. interests. It requires the Secretary of Homeland Security to report every 90 days on whether to resume the program, allows case-by-case exceptions for national interest, directs exploration of expanded state/local role in refugee placement, and revokes Biden-era EO 14013.
Delegation of Authority Under Section 614(a)(1) of the Foreign Assistance Act of 1961
President Biden delegates to the Secretary of State the authority to determine whether up to $14 million in assistance to Ukraine is important to U.S. security interests, allowing this aid to bypass certain legal restrictions under the Foreign Assistance Act of 1961.
Combating Emerging Firearms Threats and Improving School-Based Active-Shooter Drills
This executive order establishes an interagency task force to develop strategies against emerging firearms threats, specifically machinegun conversion devices and 3D printed ghost guns, requiring reports within 90 days. It also directs the Departments of Education and Homeland Security to publish guidance on improving school-based active-shooter drills within 110 days, with attention to trauma reduction and civil rights compliance.
Continuation of U.S. Drug Interdiction Assistance to the Government of Colombia
This presidential determination certifies that Colombia meets statutory conditions to continue receiving U.S. assistance for interdiction of aircraft suspected of illicit drug trafficking in Colombian airspace. The certification, made under section 1012 of the 1995 NDAA, requires a finding that such interdiction is necessary due to the extraordinary threat of drug trafficking and that Colombia has adequate procedures to protect innocent life.
Deferred Enforced Departure for Certain Lebanese Nationals
President Biden directed the deferral of removal of Lebanese nationals present in the U.S. for 18 months due to deteriorating humanitarian conditions from Hezbollah-Israel tensions. The memorandum also authorizes employment for deferred individuals and allows consideration of suspending regulatory requirements for F-1 student visa holders who are Lebanese nationals.
Agreement for Cooperation Between the Government of the United States of America and the Government of the Republic of Singapore Concerning Peaceful Uses of Nuclear Energy
President Biden approved a nuclear cooperation agreement with Singapore under Section 123 of the Atomic Energy Act, determining it promotes U.S. common defense and security without unreasonable risk. The Secretary of State is directed to execute and publish the agreement.
Delegation of Authority Under the Protecting Americans From Foreign Adversary Controlled Applications Act
This memorandum delegates presidential authorities under the Protecting Americans from Foreign Adversary Controlled Applications Act (targeting TikTok and similar apps) to the Attorney General, and establishes an interagency committee to develop rules for exercising those authorities within 180 days. The committee includes six cabinet secretaries and the DNI, with intelligence assessments required to support their work.
Delegation of Functions and Authorities Under the Protecting American Intellectual Property Act of 2022
This memorandum delegates presidential authorities under the Protecting American Intellectual Property Act of 2022 to specific Cabinet members. The Secretary of State receives primary responsibility for preparing an annual report on intellectual property theft and selecting sanctions, with support from intelligence, law enforcement, and commerce agencies. The Secretary of Treasury receives authority over certain financial sanctions provisions.
Delegation of Functions and Authorities Under Sections 1333, 1342, 1352, and 1353 of the National Defense Authorization Act for Fiscal Year 2024
This memorandum delegates specific presidential authorities under four sections of the FY2024 National Defense Authorization Act (Public Law 118-31) to the Secretaries of Defense, State, and Energy, plus the OMB Director. The delegations concern nuclear weapons program management, stockpile responsibilities, and related funding authorities, with various consultation requirements between agencies.
Establishment of the Economic Diplomacy Action Group and Delegation of Certain Functions and Authorities Under the Championing American Business Through Diplomacy Act of 2019
This memorandum establishes the Economic Diplomacy Action Group (EDAG) and delegates presidential authority under the Championing American Business Through Diplomacy Act of 2019 to cabinet secretaries and agency heads, allowing them to appoint senior officials to the EDAG. The Secretary of State is tasked with coordinating these appointments across agencies.
White House Council on Supply Chain Resilience
This executive order establishes the White House Council on Supply Chain Resilience, co-chaired by the National Security Advisor and the President's economic policy advisor, with membership from 31 cabinet-level officials and agency heads. The Council is tasked with coordinating federal efforts to strengthen supply chain resilience, conducting quadrennial reviews of critical industries, and submitting its first report to the President by December 31, 2024. The order supersedes the review process from the prior administration's EO 14017 while reaffirming its underlying supply chain principles.
Imposing Certain Sanctions on Persons Undermining Peace, Security, and Stability in the West Bank
This executive order declares a national emergency and imposes blocking sanctions and visa restrictions on foreign persons determined to be responsible for or complicit in extremist settler violence, forced displacement, property destruction, or other actions undermining peace and stability in the West Bank. The order authorizes the Secretary of State and Secretary of the Treasury to designate individuals and entities, freeze their U.S.-based assets, and bar their entry into the United States.
Authorizing the General Services Administration To Expand and Continue To Operate and Maintain a Vehicular and Pedestrian Border Crossing at the Calexico East Land Port of Entry to Mexico
This Presidential Permit authorizes the General Services Administration to expand and continue operating the Calexico East Land Port of Entry on the U.S.-Mexico border, adding two commercial and two noncommercial lanes. The permit imposes conditions including environmental compliance, International Boundary and Water Commission concurrence, and State Department diplomatic notification with Mexico before construction begins.
Revoking the Air Travel COVID-19 Vaccination Requirement
This proclamation revokes the COVID-19 vaccination requirement for international air travelers to the United States, effective May 12, 2023. It directs four Cabinet secretaries to review and potentially revise or revoke related agency regulations and guidance.
Delegation of Authority Under Section 5948(d) of the James M. Inhofe National Defense Authorization Act for Fiscal Year 2023
This memorandum delegates presidential authority to the Secretary of State to submit a congressionally mandated report under Section 5948(d) of the FY2023 NDAA. The delegation also automatically applies to any future law containing substantially the same provision.
Presidential Determination Pursuant to Section 1245(d)(4)(B) and (C) of the National Defense Authorization Act for Fiscal Year 2012
This determination extends a sanctions exemption by certifying that global petroleum supplies are sufficient to allow countries to significantly reduce Iranian oil purchases without harming markets. It maintains existing policy by continuing to waive secondary sanctions on foreign financial institutions that process Iranian oil transactions.
Promoting Accountability for Conflict-Related Sexual Violence
This memorandum directs federal agencies to use existing sanctions, visa restrictions, security assistance, and diplomatic tools to promote accountability for conflict-related sexual violence (CRSV) worldwide. It establishes that CRSV may constitute 'serious human rights abuse' under Executive Order 13818 (Global Magnitsky) and other sanctions programs, and directs the Secretaries of State and Treasury, Attorney General, and DNI to strengthen information collection and target perpetrators.
Presidential Determination and Certification With Respect to the Child Soldiers Prevention Act of 2008
This determination waives child-soldier-related prohibitions on U.S. military assistance for five countries—Central African Republic, Democratic Republic of the Congo, Somalia, Yemen, and Russia—allowing continued International Military Education and Training (IMET), Peacekeeping Operations (PKO) assistance, and in Russia's case, direct commercial sales solely for the International Space Station. The President certifies these governments are taking effective steps to address child soldier issues while directing the Secretary of State to submit the determination to Congress and publish it in the Federal Register.
Terminating the Designation of Afghanistan as a Major Non-NATO Ally
President Biden terminated Afghanistan's designation as a Major Non-NATO Ally (MNNA) of the United States, effective September 23, 2022. This removes Afghanistan's privileged status for foreign assistance and arms exports under U.S. law. The Secretary of State was directed to publish the determination in the Federal Register.
Continuation of the Exercise of Certain Authorities Under the Trading With the Enemy Act
President Biden extended for one year the exercise of authorities under the Trading With the Enemy Act with respect to Cuba, continuing economic sanctions implemented through the Cuban Assets Control Regulations until September 14, 2023. This annual continuation maintains the long-standing embargo framework first established in the 1960s.
Revoking Proclamation 10315
This proclamation revokes Proclamation 10315, which had suspended entry of noncitizens from eight southern African countries due to the Omicron variant. The revocation takes effect December 31, 2021, based on CDC guidance that vaccinated individuals are protected against severe disease and that the variant is already prevalent in the United States.
Transforming Federal Customer Experience and Service Delivery To Rebuild Trust in Government
This executive order directs federal agencies to modernize service delivery and reduce administrative burdens on the public, framing inefficient government processes as a "time tax" on citizens. It mandates specific digital upgrades across agencies—from online passport renewal to streamlined disaster assistance applications—and establishes a framework for designating High Impact Service Providers (HISPs) with ongoing accountability for customer experience improvements.
Presidential Determination Pursuant to Section 1245(d)(4)(B) and (C) of the National Defense Authorization Act for Fiscal Year 2012
President Biden determined that global petroleum supplies from non-Iranian sources are sufficient to allow significant reductions in Iranian oil purchases, continuing a sanctions mechanism under the 2012 NDAA. This maintains the legal foundation for pressuring foreign financial institutions to reduce Iranian oil transactions.
Blocking Property With Respect to Certain Russian Energy Export Pipelines
This executive order imposes blocking sanctions on foreign persons involved in certain Russian energy export pipelines, specifically implementing the Protecting Europe's Energy Security Act of 2019 (PEESA) by targeting property and interests in property of designated persons. It also directs visa and admission restrictions under PEESA while allowing for statutory waivers and regulatory exceptions.
Delegation of Certain Functions and Authorities Under the Women, Peace, and Security Act of 2017
This memorandum delegates presidential authority to the Secretary of State, in coordination with the Secretaries of Defense and Homeland Security and the USAID Administrator, to submit Congressionally mandated reports under the Women, Peace, and Security Act of 2017. It also extends this delegation to any future laws containing substantially similar provisions.
Delegation of Certain Authorities and Functions Under Section 353 of the United States-Northern Triangle Enhanced Engagement Act
This memorandum delegates to the Secretary of State all presidential authorities and functions under Section 353 of the United States-Northern Triangle Enhanced Engagement Act, which addresses corruption and governance issues in Central America. The delegation is made under the President's constitutional authority and Section 301 of Title 3, U.S. Code.
Delegation of Authority Under Section 1217(c) of Public Law 116-283
This memorandum delegates presidential authority to the Secretary of State, in coordination with the DNI and Secretary of Defense, to submit congressionally required reports on verification and compliance with the U.S.-Taliban peace agreement under Section 1217(c) of the 2021 National Defense Authorization Act. It is a routine administrative delegation with no substantive policy changes.
Presidential Determination Pursuant to Section 1245(d)(4)(B) and (C) of the National Defense Authorization Act for Fiscal Year 2012
President Biden determined that global petroleum supplies are sufficient to allow foreign countries to significantly reduce oil purchases from Iran without causing supply disruptions, continuing a sanctions-related certification required by the 2012 NDAA. This determination maintains the legal foundation for pressuring Iran's oil exports while avoiding mandatory sanctions on countries that reduce their Iranian oil imports.
Establishment of the White House Gender Policy Council
This executive order establishes the White House Gender Policy Council within the Executive Office of the President to coordinate federal efforts advancing gender equity and equality across domestic and foreign policy. The Council, led by two presidentially designated Co-Chairs and comprising cabinet members and senior officials from 36 agencies, must develop a government-wide strategy within 200 days and requires agencies to designate senior gender equity coordinators within 30 days. The order also mandates creation of a National Action Plan to End Gender-Based Violence and terminates a prior administration's working group on women's global development.
Revoking Proclamation 10014
This proclamation revokes the Trump-era suspension of immigrant entry (Proclamation 10014 and related extensions) that had blocked certain family-based immigrants, employment-based immigrants, and diversity visa lottery winners during the COVID-19 economic recovery. It directs three Cabinet secretaries to review and revise agency guidance developed under the revoked proclamations.
Protecting Women's Health at Home and Abroad
This memorandum revokes the Trump-era Mexico City Policy (January 23, 2017) and directs agencies to resume funding to the United Nations Population Fund, waive restrictions on foreign assistance grants related to abortion counseling and referrals, withdraw U.S. co-sponsorship of the Geneva Consensus Declaration, and review the 2019 Title X domestic family planning rule for potential suspension or rescission.
Suspension of Entry as Immigrants and Nonimmigrants of Certain Additional Persons Who Pose a Risk of Transmitting Coronavirus Disease 2019
This proclamation suspends entry into the United States of noncitizens who were physically present in the Schengen Area, UK, Ireland, Brazil, or South Africa during the 14 days before entry, with exceptions for lawful permanent residents, family members of citizens/residents, and other categories. It amends prior COVID-19 travel proclamations to establish a monthly review process and takes effect January 26, 2021 (for most countries) and January 30, 2021 (for South Africa).
A Sustainable Public Health Supply Chain
This executive order directs federal agencies to immediately assess and address COVID-19 supply shortages, including PPE and vaccine production materials, while invoking the Defense Production Act to fill gaps. It also mandates a 180-day strategy for building long-term domestic pandemic supply chain resilience and addresses pricing concerns and Tribal access to the Strategic National Stockpile.
Deferred Enforced Departure for Certain Venezuelans
This memorandum grants 18-month Deferred Enforced Departure (DED) to Venezuelan nationals present in the U.S. as of January 20, 2021, shielding them from removal due to Venezuela's humanitarian crisis and national security threat. It directs DHS to authorize employment for covered individuals and excludes those with certain criminal records, security concerns, or prior deportations.
Suspension of Entry of Immigrants and Nonimmigrants Who Continue To Present a Risk to the United States Labor Market During the Economic Recovery Following the 2019 Novel Coronavirus Outbreak
This proclamation extends through March 31, 2021 two prior COVID-19-related immigration suspensions: Proclamation 10014 (immigrant entry) and Proclamation 10052 (nonimmigrant worker entry). It requires the Secretary of Homeland Security, in consultation with the Secretaries of State and Labor, to recommend modifications every 30 days.
National Strategy for Space Nuclear Power and Propulsion
This Space Policy Directive establishes a national strategy for developing and using space nuclear power and propulsion (SNPP) systems to advance U.S. space dominance. It sets four ambitious goals including lunar surface fission power demonstration, uranium fuel processing capabilities, nuclear thermal propulsion foundations, and advanced radioisotope power systems, with a coordinated roadmap targeting milestones through 2030.
Cybersecurity Principles for Space Systems
This Space Policy Directive-5 establishes cybersecurity principles for U.S. space systems, directing executive agencies to foster practices that protect government and commercial space assets from cyber threats. It mandates risk-based, cybersecurity-informed engineering for space systems throughout their lifecycle, with specific requirements for encryption, access protection, jamming/spoofing defenses, supply chain security, and information sharing. The directive applies to government national security space systems, civil space systems, and private space systems.
Delegation of Certain Functions and Authorities Under the Global Fragility Act of 2019
This memorandum delegates to the Secretary of State, with required consultation from six other cabinet officials and agency heads, the presidential functions and authorities under sections 504(a) and (c) of the Global Fragility Act of 2019. The delegation also automatically applies to future laws containing substantially similar provisions.
Suspension of Entry of Immigrants and Nonimmigrants Who Present a Risk to the United States Labor Market During the Economic Recovery Following the 2019 Novel Coronavirus Outbreak
This proclamation extends and expands a prior COVID-19 immigration suspension, barring entry of certain immigrants and nonimmigrants (H-1B, H-2B, J, and L visa holders) through December 31, 2020, to protect U.S. workers during pandemic-related economic recovery. It amends Proclamation 10014 to extend its expiration date and adds new restrictions on temporary worker categories, with exceptions for lawful permanent residents, certain family members of U.S. citizens, food supply workers, and those deemed in the national interest.
Presidential Determination Pursuant to Section 1245(d)(4)(B) and (C) of the National Defense Authorization Act for Fiscal Year 2012
This determination finds that global petroleum supplies from non-Iran sources are sufficient to allow foreign countries to significantly reduce Iranian oil purchases, thereby continuing sanctions pressure on Iran's oil exports. It extends a recurring statutory determination required to maintain U.S. sanctions leverage under the 2012 NDAA.
Suspension of Entry as Immigrants and Nonimmigrants of Certain Additional Persons Who Pose a Risk of Transmitting 2019 Novel Coronavirus
This proclamation suspends entry into the United States of immigrants and nonimmigrants who were physically present in Brazil during the 14 days before seeking entry, due to widespread COVID-19 transmission. It takes effect May 28, 2020, with exemptions for lawful permanent residents, close family members of U.S. citizens/residents, and other specified categories.
Delegation of Authorities Under the National Defense Authorization Act for Fiscal Year 2020 and the Eastern Mediterranean Security and Energy Partnership Act of 2019
This memorandum delegates specific presidential authorities under two statutes—the FY2020 NDAA and the Eastern Mediterranean Security and Energy Partnership Act of 2019—to the Secretary of State. The delegated authorities concern section 1250A(d) of the NDAA (related to security cooperation with Greece and Cyprus) and section 205(d) of the Eastern Mediterranean Act (related to energy security cooperation in the region).
Encouraging International Support for the Recovery and Use of Space Resources
This executive order establishes U.S. policy that Americans have the right to engage in commercial exploration and use of space resources, explicitly rejects the 1979 Moon Agreement as binding customary international law, and directs the State Department to negotiate international agreements supporting public and private space resource recovery.
Delegation of Certain Functions and Authorities Under the National Defense Authorization Act for Fiscal Year 2020
This memorandum delegates specific presidential authorities under the FY2020 National Defense Authorization Act to the Secretary of State, Secretary of the Treasury, Secretary of Defense, and Director of National Drug Control Policy. The delegations cover sanctions, anti-money laundering, and counter-narcotics provisions, with various consultation requirements between agencies.
Extending the Wind-Down Period for Deferred Enforced Departure for Liberians
This memorandum extends the Deferred Enforced Departure (DED) wind-down period for Liberian nationals from March 30, 2020 to January 10, 2021, allowing continued stay and work authorization. The extension bridges the gap until the December 20, 2020 deadline for Liberians to apply for lawful permanent resident status under the Liberian Refugee Immigration Fairness (LRIF) provision enacted in the FY2020 NDAA.
Suspension of Entry as Immigrants and Nonimmigrants of Certain Additional Persons Who Pose a Risk of Transmitting 2019 Novel Coronavirus
This proclamation suspends entry into the United States of immigrants and nonimmigrants who were physically present in the United Kingdom or Republic of Ireland during the 14 days before entry, effective March 16, 2020 at 11:59 p.m. EDT. It expands prior COVID-19 travel restrictions (Proclamations 9984, 9992, and 9993) to these two countries due to sustained person-to-person transmission of SARS-CoV-2, with exceptions for lawful permanent residents, close family members of U.S. citizens/residents, and other categories.
Suspension of Entry as Immigrants and Nonimmigrants of Certain Additional Persons Who Pose a Risk of Transmitting 2019 Novel Coronavirus
This proclamation suspends entry into the United States of all aliens physically present in the 26-country Schengen Area during the 14 days before attempted entry, effective March 13, 2020 at 11:59 p.m. EDT, due to COVID-19 transmission risks. It expands prior travel restrictions from China and Iran, with exceptions for lawful permanent residents, close family members of U.S. citizens/residents, certain visa holders, and others.
Suspension of Entry as Immigrants and Nonimmigrants of Certain Additional Persons Who Pose a Risk of Transmitting 2019 Novel Coronavirus
This proclamation suspends entry of immigrants and nonimmigrants who were physically present in Iran during the 14 days before seeking entry to the United States, expanding similar restrictions previously applied to China. It takes effect March 2, 2020, with exceptions for lawful permanent residents, close family members of U.S. citizens/residents, certain visa categories, and others, and amends the earlier China-focused Proclamation 9984.
Delegation of Certain Functions and Authorities Under the National Defense Authorization Act for Fiscal Year 2020
This memorandum delegates specific authorities vested in the President by the National Defense Authorization Act for Fiscal Year 2020 (Public Law 116-92) to the Secretaries of State, Treasury, Defense, Commerce, and the Director of National Intelligence. The delegations cover sanctions-related provisions concerning North Korea, Bretton Woods Agreements, and other national security matters, with required inter-agency consultation.
Improving Enhanced Vetting Capabilities and Processes for Detecting Attempted Entry Into the United States by Terrorists or Other Public-Safety Threats
This proclamation expands the Trump administration's travel restrictions by suspending immigrant visa entry for nationals of Burma, Eritrea, Kyrgyzstan, and Nigeria, and suspending Diversity Immigrant visas for nationals of Sudan and Tanzania, citing deficiencies in identity-management and information-sharing practices. It maintains existing restrictions from Proclamation 9645 while amending reporting requirements and revoking section 5 of that earlier proclamation.
Suspension of Entry as Immigrants and Nonimmigrants of Persons Who Pose a Risk of Transmitting 2019 Novel Coronavirus and Other Appropriate Measures To Address This Risk
This proclamation suspends entry of immigrants and nonimmigrants who were physically present in mainland China during the 14 days before attempted U.S. entry, effective February 2, 2020, with exceptions for lawful permanent residents, close family members of U.S. citizens/residents, and certain other categories. It directs agencies to implement visa restrictions, prevent boarding of covered travelers, and facilitate medical screening and quarantine.
Combating Human Trafficking and Online Child Exploitation in the United States
This executive order establishes combating human trafficking and online child exploitation as an executive branch priority, creating a dedicated Domestic Policy Council position, directing improved prevalence estimates, enhancing interagency coordination for prosecution, and mandating proposals to overcome information-sharing barriers for detecting child sexual abuse material online. It also directs victim protection efforts including housing strategies and prevention education partnerships with schools.
Ocean Mapping of the United States Exclusive Economic Zone and the Shoreline and Nearshore of Alaska
This memorandum directs development of national strategies to map and characterize the U.S. Exclusive Economic Zone and Alaska's shoreline, aiming to advance economic, security, and environmental interests through ocean exploration. It requires three proposed strategies within 180 days covering EEZ mapping, Alaska shoreline mapping, and streamlined permitting for ocean research activities.
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, continuing a sanctions mechanism under the 2012 NDAA. This determination maintains the legal foundation for imposing sanctions on foreign financial institutions that facilitate Iranian oil transactions.
Suspension of Entry of Immigrants Who Will Financially Burden the United States Healthcare System, in Order To Protect the Availability of Healthcare Benefits for Americans
This proclamation suspends entry of immigrants who cannot demonstrate they will be covered by approved health insurance within 30 days of entry or possess financial resources to pay for foreseeable medical costs. It applies to immigrant visa applicants with exceptions for certain visa categories, minors, and national-interest cases, and requires reports on healthcare financial burdens from immigrant admissions.
Enhancing State and Local Involvement in Refugee Resettlement
This executive order requires both state and local governments to provide written consent before refugees can be resettled in their jurisdictions through the federal Reception and Placement Program. It directs the Secretaries of State and Health and Human Services to create implementation processes within 90 days, with limited exceptions where the Secretary of State can override non-consenting jurisdictions after consulting other agencies and notifying the President.
Suspension of Entry as Immigrants and Nonimmigrants of Senior Officials of the Government of Iran
This proclamation suspends entry into the United States as immigrants or nonimmigrants for senior officials of the Iranian government and their immediate family members, citing Iran's state sponsorship of terrorism, arbitrary detention of U.S. citizens, and other threatening behaviors. The Secretary of State has sole discretion to identify covered persons and can grant exceptions, while the Secretary of Homeland Security handles entry implementation; the proclamation remains in effect until the Secretary of State determines it is no longer necessary.
Continuation of U.S. Drug Interdiction Assistance to the Government of Colombia
This presidential determination certifies that Colombia meets statutory requirements for U.S. drug interdiction assistance, specifically allowing support for intercepting aircraft suspected of illicit drug trafficking in Colombian airspace. The certification requires Colombia to have procedures protecting against innocent loss of life, including warning protocols before use of force.
Modernizing the Regulatory Framework for Agricultural Biotechnology Products
This executive order directs federal agencies to modernize regulations for agricultural biotechnology products, streamline oversight across USDA, EPA, and FDA, and promote both domestic public acceptance and international trade of genetically engineered crops and animals. It mandates specific plans for regulatory streamlining, a unified web-based platform for developers, consumer engagement strategies, and international trade barrier removal.
Delegation of Functions and Authorities Under the Sanctioning the Use of Civilians as Defenseless Shields Act
This memorandum delegates presidential authorities under the Sanctioning the Use of Civilians as Defenseless Shields Act (Public Law 115-348) to the Secretary of State and Secretary of the Treasury. The Secretary of State receives section 3(g) authorities, while the Secretary of the Treasury receives sections 3(a), 3(b), 3(c), 3(d)(1), and 3(h) authorities in consultation with the Secretary of State.
Addressing Mass Migration Through the Southern Border of the United States
This proclamation extends for 90 days the suspension and limitation on entry of aliens across the U.S.-Mexico southern border, originally established in November 2018. The extension is tied to two conditions: relief from court injunctions blocking an asylum rule, or a Mexico agreement permitting removal of aliens under INA provisions. It also directs continued diplomatic consultations with Mexico and requires a joint recommendation from three Cabinet secretaries within 75 days of injunction relief.
Presidential Determination Pursuant to Section 1245(d)(4)(B) and (C) of the National Defense Authorization Act for Fiscal Year 2012
President Trump determined there is sufficient global petroleum supply from non-Iranian sources to allow foreign financial institutions to significantly reduce oil purchases from Iran, continuing a sanctions-related finding required by the 2012 NDAA. This determination maintains the legal foundation for pressuring Iran's oil exports.
Issuance of Permits With Respect to Facilities and Land Transportation Crossings at the International Boundaries of the United States
This executive order streamlines the Presidential permitting process for cross-border infrastructure projects like pipelines, bridges, and land transportation crossings. It designates the Secretary of State to receive applications and sets 60-day and 30-day deadlines for agency reviews, while reserving final permit decisions exclusively for the President. The order revokes two previous executive orders (13337 and 11423) governing similar permits.
Extension of Deferred Enforced Departure for Liberians
This memorandum extends Deferred Enforced Departure (DED) for Liberian nationals for an additional 12 months, through March 30, 2020, with continued work authorization. It delays a previously scheduled termination of DED that was set to expire March 31, 2019, citing foreign policy interests and pending congressional action.
Coordinating National Resilience to Electromagnetic Pulses
This executive order establishes a whole-of-government framework to improve U.S. resilience against electromagnetic pulses (EMPs), whether from nuclear detonations, solar events, or other sources. It assigns specific roles to Cabinet departments for risk assessment, research and development, vulnerability testing, international coordination, and critical infrastructure protection, with multiple phased deadlines spanning from 90 days to 4 years.
Addressing Mass Migration Through the Southern Border of the United States
This proclamation extends for 90 days the suspension and limitation on entry of aliens across the U.S.-Mexico southern border originally established in Proclamation 9822 of November 9, 2018. It directs the Secretaries of State and Homeland Security to continue consultations with Mexico regarding migrant interdiction, and requires a joint recommendation by March 24, 2019 on whether to further extend the suspension.
Delegation of Functions and Authorities Under Section 1238 of the FAA Reauthorization Act of 2018
This memorandum delegates presidential authorities under Section 1238 of the FAA Reauthorization Act of 2018 to the Secretary of State (subsections a(1)(A)-(B)) and the Secretary of Homeland Security (subsections a(1)(C)-(H)). The delegations are forward-looking, applying to substantially similar provisions in future laws, and may be redelegated within each department.
Delegation of Functions and Authorities Under Section 1245 of the National Defense Authorization Act for Fiscal Year 2019
This memorandum delegates specific presidential authorities under Section 1245 of the NDAA for Fiscal Year 2019 to the Secretary of State (for subsections a(1) and a(2)) and the Secretary of Defense (for subsection a(3)), requiring coordination through the National Security Presidential Memorandum-4 process. The delegations automatically apply to any future laws containing substantially identical provisions.
Presidential Determination Pursuant to Section 1245(d)(4)(B) and (C) of the National Defense Authorization Act for Fiscal Year 2012
This determination finds that global petroleum supplies from non-Iranian sources are sufficient to allow significant reductions in Iranian oil purchases, continuing a policy framework for sanctions on countries buying Iranian oil through foreign financial institutions. It maintains existing sanctions authority without imposing new restrictions.
Delegation of Authority Under Section 1244 of the National Defense Authorization Act for Fiscal Year 2019
This memorandum delegates presidential authority to the Secretary of State, in coordination with other cabinet officials, to submit a congressionally required certification under Section 1244 of the FY2019 NDAA. The delegation also automatically applies to any future law containing substantially the same provision.
Delegation of Authorities Under Section 1294 of the National Defense Authorization Act for Fiscal Year 2019
This memorandum delegates presidential authorities under Section 1294 of the FY2019 NDAA to the Secretary of State, to be exercised in coordination with the Secretaries of Treasury and Defense and the National Security Advisor. The delegation automatically applies to any future substantially identical provisions.
Modernizing the Monetary Reimbursement Model for the Delivery of Goods Through the International Postal System and Enhancing the Security and Safety of International Mail
This memorandum directs U.S. officials to push for reforms at the Universal Postal Union (UPU) to end below-cost terminal dues for foreign-origin packages, ensure fair competition between postal and private carriers, and require advance electronic customs data. It threatens unilateral U.S. action—including self-declared rates—if the September 2018 UPU Extraordinary Congress fails to achieve these reforms, and requires a progress report by November 1, 2018.
National Space Traffic Management Policy
This Space Policy Directive establishes a national framework for space traffic management (STM), directing the Department of Commerce to assume civil responsibility for space situational awareness data and collision avoidance services from the Department of Defense. It sets goals for advancing space safety science and technology, mitigating orbital debris, encouraging commercial space leadership, and developing international standards for space operations.
Delegation of Authority Under Section 709 of the Department of State Authorities Act, Fiscal Year 2017
This memorandum delegates presidential authority to the Secretary of State to submit a report required under Section 709 of the Department of State Authorities Act, FY2017, with mandatory consultation of Treasury, Justice, and the DNI. The delegation also automatically applies to any future law substantially identical to Section 709.
Delegation of Authorities Under Section 1244(c) of the National Defense Authorization Act for Fiscal Year 2018
This memorandum delegates presidential authorities under Section 1244(c) of the FY2018 NDAA to the Secretary of State, requiring coordination with the Secretaries of Treasury, Defense, Commerce, and the Director of National Intelligence. The delegation applies to future substantively identical statutory provisions and directs publication in the Federal Register.
Delegation of Authorities Under Section 1245 of the National Defense Authorization Act for Fiscal Year 2018
This memorandum delegates presidential authorities under Section 1245 of the FY2018 NDAA to the Secretary of State, requiring coordination with Defense, DNI, and the Joint Chiefs Chairman. It also automatically applies these delegations to future laws with substantially similar provisions.
Reinvigorating America's Human Space Exploration Program
This Space Policy Directive–1 amends the 2010 National Space Policy to shift NASA's human space exploration goals from a flexible 'far-reaching milestones' framework to a specific sequence: return humans to the Moon for long-term exploration, then Mars and other destinations, emphasizing commercial and international partnerships. It represents a structural redirection of U.S. space policy toward the Artemis program's foundational architecture.
Presidential Determination Pursuant to Section 1245(d)(4)(B) and (C) of the National Defense Authorization Act for Fiscal Year 2012
This determination, required every 180 days under the 2012 NDAA, finds that global petroleum supplies from non-Iranian sources are sufficient to allow significant reductions in Iranian oil purchases. This finding is a statutory precondition for maintaining sanctions on foreign financial institutions that process Iranian oil transactions, effectively continuing the sanctions architecture against Iran's petroleum sector.
Delegation of Certain Functions and Authorities Under the Countering America's Adversaries Through Sanctions Act of 2017
This October 11, 2017 presidential memorandum delegates specific sanctions authorities under the Countering America's Adversaries Through Sanctions Act (CAATSA) from the President to the Secretaries of State, Treasury, and Homeland Security. The delegation assigns particular sections of the Act to each secretary, with some requiring inter-agency consultation, and applies to future substantially similar laws.
Delegation of Authority Under the Consolidated Appropriations Act, 2017
This memorandum delegates to the Secretary of State the presidential functions and authorities under section 10006 of the Consolidated Appropriations Act, 2017 (Public Law 115-31), which relates to certain foreign affairs spending authorities. The delegation also automatically applies to any future law containing substantially the same provision.
Enhancing Vetting Capabilities and Processes for Detecting Attempted Entry Into the United States by Terrorists or Other Public-Safety Threats
This proclamation imposes country-specific entry restrictions on nationals of Chad, Iran, Libya, North Korea, Syria, Venezuela, and Yemen, and additional scrutiny for Somali nationals, based on deficiencies in identity-management and information-sharing capabilities. It implements the results of a worldwide review ordered under Executive Order 13780, with tailored restrictions varying by country and visa category. The proclamation also establishes ongoing review processes and reporting requirements to assess whether restrictions should be modified or removed.
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 counter-narcotics program under the 1995 NDAA authority.
Effective Date in Executive Order 13780
This memorandum clarifies that provisions of Executive Order 13780 (the travel ban) enjoined by federal courts would become effective only when injunctions are lifted or stayed, rather than on the original March 16, 2017 date. It directs relevant cabinet secretaries and the DNI to begin implementation 72 hours after any injunction is lifted, and protects visas issued during the injunction period from revocation.
Implementing Immediate Heightened Screening and Vetting of Applications for Visas and Other Immigration Benefits, Ensuring Enforcement of All Laws for Entry Into the United States, and Increasing Transparency Among Departments and Agencies of the Federal Government and for the American People
This memorandum directs the Secretaries of State and Homeland Security, in consultation with the Attorney General, to immediately implement enhanced screening and vetting protocols for visa and immigration benefit applications. It mandates rigorous enforcement of all existing grounds of inadmissibility, requires new rules to supersede conflicting prior rules, and establishes detailed public reporting requirements on visa issuance, immigration status adjustments, and refugee program costs.
Protecting the Nation From Foreign Terrorist Entry Into the United States
This executive order suspends for 90 days the entry of nationals from six countries (Iran, Libya, Somalia, Sudan, Syria, and Yemen), suspends the U.S. Refugee Admissions Program for 120 days, caps FY2017 refugee admissions at 50,000, and mandates new screening and vetting procedures. It revokes and replaces the earlier Executive Order 13769, adding exceptions for lawful permanent residents, dual nationals, and other categories while directing multiple agency reviews and reports on security procedures.
Enforcing Federal Law With Respect to Transnational Criminal Organizations and Preventing International Trafficking
This executive order declares it U.S. policy to aggressively combat transnational criminal organizations including drug cartels and human trafficking networks through strengthened federal enforcement, interagency coordination, international cooperation, and resource prioritization. It directs the Threat Mitigation Working Group—co-chaired by the Secretary of State, Attorney General, Secretary of Homeland Security, and Director of National Intelligence—to coordinate implementation, assess resource allocation, review relevant laws, issue quarterly public reports on convictions, and submit an initial report to the President within 120 days.
Plan To Defeat the Islamic State of Iraq and Syria
This National Security Presidential Memorandum directs the Secretary of Defense to develop, within 30 days, a comprehensive plan to defeat ISIS in collaboration with multiple cabinet members and national security officials. The plan must address military strategy, rules of engagement, public diplomacy, coalition building, financial targeting, and funding mechanisms.
Border Security and Immigration Enforcement Improvements
This executive order directs the Department of Homeland Security to plan and construct a physical wall along the U.S.-Mexico border, expand detention facilities and immigration enforcement capacity, end the "catch and release" practice for apprehended immigrants, authorize state and local law enforcement to perform immigration officer functions, and tighten asylum and parole standards. It mandates hiring 5,000 additional Border Patrol agents and requires multiple reports on border security progress and foreign aid to Mexico.
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.
Supporting New American Service Members, Veterans, and Their Families
This memorandum establishes an interagency working group to improve coordination among federal agencies in providing immigration, veterans, and military benefits to foreign-born and naturalized service members, veterans, and their families. The group must convene within 10 days, produce a 3-year strategic plan within 30 days, and a detailed implementation plan within 120 days.
Steps for Increased Legal and Policy Transparency Concerning the United States Use of Military Force and Related National Security Operations
This December 2016 memorandum directs national security departments and agencies to prepare a public report describing legal and policy frameworks governing U.S. military force and related national security operations, with annual updates coordinated by the NSC staff. It aims to institutionalize transparency practices developed during the Obama administration regarding counterterrorism and national security operations.
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.
Providing for the Appointment of Alumni of the Fulbright U.S. Student Program, the Benjamin A. Gilman International Scholarship Program, and the Critical Language Scholarship Program to the Competitive Service
This executive order grants Non-Competitive Eligibility (NCE) for federal competitive service appointments to alumni of three State Department international exchange programs—Fulbright U.S. Student Program, Benjamin A. Gilman International Scholarship Program, and Critical Language Scholarship Program—who are certified by the Secretary of State and pass OPM examinations. Appointments must generally occur within one year of program completion, with possible extensions up to three years for military service, higher education, or other approved activities.
Promoting Diversity and Inclusion in the National Security Workforce
This memorandum directs national security agencies to improve diversity and inclusion through data transparency, expanded demographic tracking, professional development programs, and leadership accountability measures. It requires annual public reporting on workforce demographics and inclusion metrics, with initial reports due within 90 days.
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 intercepting aircraft suspected of illicit drug trafficking in Colombian airspace. The certification requires Colombia to have procedures protecting against innocent loss of life, including warning protocols before use of force.
Delegation of Authority Under Sections 614(a)(1) and 610 of the Foreign Assistance Act of 1961
This memorandum delegates to the Secretary of State the authority to waive legal restrictions and transfer up to $27.676 million in FY 2010 supplemental narcotics control funds to provide security assistance for Nigeria, subject to congressional notification 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.
Delegation of Authority Pursuant to Section 3136(h) of the National Defense Authorization Act for Fiscal Year 2016
This memorandum delegates presidential authority under Section 3136(h) of the FY2016 National Defense Authorization Act to the Secretary of State. The provision concerns nuclear nonproliferation and sanctions-related certification requirements.
Delegation of Certain Authorities and Assignment of Certain Functions Under the Trade Preferences Extension Act of 2015
This executive order delegates presidential authorities and assigns functions under the Trade Preferences Extension Act of 2015, primarily to the U.S. Trade Representative, with specific exceptions retained by the President and certain functions assigned to USAID and the Secretary of Agriculture. It also assigns reporting on poverty reduction and hunger elimination to the U.S. Trade Representative.
Delegation of Reporting Functions Specified in Section 941 of the Fiscal Year 2014 National Defense Authorization Act
This memorandum delegates to the Secretary of Defense the President's reporting functions under Section 941 of the FY2014 NDAA, which concerns security cooperation with foreign countries. The Secretary of Defense must consult with the Secretary of State and other agencies as appropriate when carrying out these functions.
Presidential Determination Pursuant to Section 1245(d)(4)(B) and (C) of the National Defense Authorization Act for Fiscal Year 2012
This determination certifies that global oil markets have sufficient non-Iranian supply to allow countries to significantly reduce Iranian oil purchases, as required by the 2012 NDAA sanctions framework. However, the President notes that due to U.S. commitments under the 2013 Joint Plan of Action (interim Iran nuclear deal), the administration will not seek further reductions in Iranian oil purchases at this time.
Delegation of Certain Functions and Authorities Under Section 213(b)(1) of the Iran Threat Reduction and Syria Human Rights Act of 2012
This memorandum delegates presidential authority under Section 213(b)(1) of the Iran Threat Reduction and Syria Human Rights Act of 2012 from the Secretary of the Treasury to the Secretary of State, requiring consultation with multiple other cabinet members and agency heads. It rescinds the 2012 delegation to Treasury while leaving other provisions of that earlier memorandum intact.
Delegation of Authority Under Sections 110(c) and (d)(4) of the Trafficking Victims Protection Act of 2000
This memorandum delegates presidential authority to the Secretary of State to waive certain trafficking-related sanctions against Yemen for Fiscal Year 2016 and to notify Congress of such waiver. It is a procedural delegation allowing the Secretary to make determinations and issue notifications that would otherwise require presidential action.
Delegation of Certain Functions and Authorities Under Section 135 of the Atomic Energy Act of 1954 (42 U.S.C. 2011 et seq.), as amended by the Iran Nuclear Agreement Review Act of 2015
This memorandum delegates specific presidential authorities under Section 135 of the Atomic Energy Act (as amended by the Iran Nuclear Agreement Review Act of 2015) to the Secretary of State and Secretary of the Treasury. The delegation assigns reporting and assessment responsibilities related to the Iran nuclear agreement review process, with the Secretary of State taking primary responsibility for most provisions and the Secretary of the Treasury handling the money laundering/terrorist finance assessment.
Delegation of Authority To Transfer Certain Funds in Accordance With Section 610 of the Foreign Assistance Act of 1961
This memorandum delegates presidential authority to the Secretary of State to transfer approximately $66.8 million across multiple fiscal years from International Narcotics and Law Enforcement (INCLE) and Foreign Military Financing accounts to Economic Support Fund (ESF) accounts, subject to congressional notification requirements under the Foreign Assistance Act and prior appropriations acts.
Delegation of Authority Pursuant to Section 8 of the United States-Israel Strategic Partnership Act of 2014
This memorandum delegates to the Secretary of State the President's reporting requirement under Section 8 of the United States-Israel Strategic Partnership Act of 2014, requiring consultation with the Secretary of Defense and other agencies as appropriate. The Secretary of State is also directed to publish the memorandum in the Federal Register.
Suspension of Limitations Under the Jerusalem Embassy Act
President Obama suspended for six months the congressionally mandated requirements to move the U.S. embassy in Israel from Tel Aviv to Jerusalem and to limit spending on the embassy in Tel Aviv, citing national security interests. The suspension required transmission to Congress with a report and Federal Register publication before taking effect.
Establishment of the Cyber Threat Intelligence Integration Center
This memorandum directs the Director of National Intelligence to establish the Cyber Threat Intelligence Integration Center (CTIIC), a new intelligence organization to coordinate analysis and sharing of foreign cyber threat intelligence across federal agencies. The CTIIC is tasked with integrating all-source analysis, supporting existing cyber centers, developing intelligence sharing capabilities, and coordinating interagency responses to foreign cyber threats, with a goal of reaching full operating capability by the end of fiscal year 2016.
Modernizing and Streamlining the U.S. Immigrant Visa System for the 21st Century
This November 2014 presidential memorandum directs the Secretaries of State and Homeland Security to develop, within 120 days, recommendations for modernizing and streamlining the U.S. legal immigration and visa system. The recommendations must address reducing government costs, improving applicant services, reducing employer burdens, ensuring full use of congressionally authorized visa numbers, and modernizing IT infrastructure, with input from diverse stakeholders.
Presidential Determination Pursuant to Section 1245(d)(4)(B) and (C) of the National Defense Authorization Act for Fiscal Year 2012
This presidential determination certifies that global petroleum supplies from non-Iran sources are sufficient to allow foreign financial institutions to significantly reduce purchases of Iranian oil without disrupting markets. It continues a sanctions mechanism established by the 2012 NDAA by making a required periodic finding, maintaining the legal basis for pressuring Iran's oil exports.
Proposed Agreement for Cooperation Between the Government of the United States of America and the Government of the Socialist Republic of Vietnam Concerning Peaceful Uses of Nuclear Energy
President Obama approved a proposed nuclear cooperation agreement with Vietnam under Section 123 of the Atomic Energy Act, determining it promotes common defense and security without unreasonable risk. The Secretary of State is authorized to execute and publish the agreement.
Establishment of Afghanistan and Pakistan Strategic Partnership Office and Amendment to Executive Order 12163
Establishes a temporary State Department office to manage the U.S. transition from military-led operations to normalized diplomatic relations with Afghanistan and Pakistan, while amending a foreign assistance determination procedure in Executive Order 12163. The Afghanistan and Pakistan Strategic Partnership Office will coordinate drawdown of civilian field operations, oversee assistance funds, and support bilateral partnerships across economic, diplomatic, cultural, technology, and security fields.
Presidential Determination Pursuant to Section 1245(d)(4)(B) and (C) of the National Defense Authorization Act for Fiscal Year 2012
This determination finds that global petroleum markets have sufficient non-Iranian supply to allow foreign financial institutions to significantly reduce purchases of Iranian oil without disrupting markets. It continues a sanctions policy established by the NDAA for FY2012, maintaining pressure on Iran's oil exports.
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.
Combating Wildlife Trafficking
This executive order establishes a Presidential Task Force on Wildlife Trafficking co-chaired by the State Department, Interior Department, and Attorney General to develop a national strategy against wildlife trafficking. It also creates an Advisory Council of non-governmental experts to advise the Task Force, with specific deadlines for initial meetings, strategy production, and council establishment.
Presidential Determination Pursuant to Section 1245(d)(4)(B) and (C) of the National Defense Authorization Act for Fiscal Year 2012
President Obama determined that global oil markets had sufficient non-Iranian supply to allow countries to significantly reduce Iranian oil purchases without causing supply disruptions. This continued a sanctions policy required by the 2012 NDAA, maintaining pressure on Iran's nuclear program through petroleum-based financial restrictions.
Delegation of Certain Functions and Authorities Under the Iran Freedom and Counter-Proliferation Act of 2012
This memorandum delegates specific functions and authorities under the Iran Freedom and Counter-Proliferation Act of 2012 (IFCA) and amended provisions of the Comprehensive Iran Sanctions, Accountability, and Divestment Act of 2010 (CISADA) from the President to various cabinet secretaries and agency heads, primarily the Secretaries of Treasury and State, with detailed consultation requirements for imposing and implementing sanctions against Iran.
Waiver of Restriction on Providing Funds to the Palestinian Authority
President Obama waived a statutory restriction (section 7040(a)) that would have blocked U.S. foreign assistance funds to the Palestinian Authority, certifying the waiver as important to national security interests. The Secretary of State is directed to transmit the determination to Congress with a required report and publish it in the Federal Register.
Coordination of Policies and Programs To Promote Gender Equality and Empower Women and Girls Globally
This memorandum directs the Secretary of State to designate a Coordinator for global women's issues, who will normally also serve as an Ambassador at Large, to lead the Office of Global Women's Issues and coordinate U.S. efforts to promote gender equality and empower women and girls internationally. It establishes an interagency working group chaired by the National Security Advisor to coordinate government-wide implementation of these policies across multiple departments and agencies.
Delegation of Certain Functions Under Section 6 of Public Law 112-150
This memorandum delegates presidential functions under Section 6 of the Sergei Magnitsky Rule of Law Accountability Act of 2012 (Public Law 112-150) to the Secretary of State, to be exercised in coordination with the Secretary of Defense. The delegated functions involve identifying and imposing sanctions on individuals responsible for gross violations of human rights in Russia.
Suspension of Limitations Under the Jerusalem Embassy Act
President Obama suspended for six months the statutory requirements of the Jerusalem Embassy Act of 1995 that would have mandated moving the U.S. embassy in Israel from Tel Aviv to Jerusalem and restricted State Department spending on diplomatic facilities in Jerusalem. This determination, citing national security interests, was required to be transmitted to Congress with a report and published in the Federal Register.
Delegation of Functions to the Secretary of State To Support Assistance by International Financial Institutions for Burma
This memorandum delegates presidential authority under a newly enacted statute (H.R. 6431) to the Secretary of State, allowing the Secretary to manage U.S. support for international financial institution assistance to Burma. It is a routine procedural delegation with no substantive policy changes.
Delegation of Certain Functions and Authority Under Section 5(a) of the Tom Lantos Block Burmese Junta's Anti-Democratic Efforts Act of 2008
President Obama delegated to the Secretary of State the authority to waive visa bans on Burmese officials under section 5(a) of the 2008 Tom Lantos Act and to make required congressional certifications. This is a narrow procedural delegation of existing statutory authority.
Continuation of U.S. Drug Interdiction Assistance to the Government of Colombia
President Obama certified that Colombia meets statutory requirements for U.S. drug interdiction assistance, specifically aerial interdiction of suspected drug trafficking aircraft, finding that Colombia has adequate procedures to protect innocent life. The Secretary of State is directed to publish this determination in the Federal Register and notify Congress.
Preventing and Responding to Violence Against Women and Girls Globally
This executive order establishes a multi-year U.S. government strategy to prevent and respond to gender-based violence globally, creating an Interagency Working Group co-chaired by the Secretary of State and USAID Administrator. It mandates coordination across multiple federal agencies, integration of anti-violence programming into existing foreign policy and assistance efforts, improved data collection and research, and periodic reporting with benchmarks, progress reports, and eventual strategy revision.
Delegation of Authority
This memorandum delegates to the Secretary of State the President's authority under section 405(c) of the Child Soldiers Prevention Act of 2008, which allows presidential waivers of restrictions on certain U.S. assistance to countries that recruit or use child soldiers. The Secretary of State is directed to publish the memorandum in the Federal Register.
Presidential Determination Pursuant to Section 1245(d)(4)(B) And (C) of the National Defense Authorization Act for Fiscal Year 2012
This determination finds that global petroleum supplies are sufficient to allow countries to significantly reduce Iranian oil purchases without harming markets, thereby enabling sanctions under the 2012 NDAA. It authorizes the Secretary of State to publish this finding, which triggers the legal framework for imposing sanctions on foreign financial institutions that facilitate Iranian oil transactions.
Establishing the President's Global Development Council
This executive order creates a 12-member advisory council within USAID to advise the President on global development policy, promote public-private partnerships, and elevate development as a pillar of U.S. foreign policy alongside diplomacy and defense. The council includes cabinet secretaries as non-voting members and outside experts from academia, philanthropy, civil society, and private industry, with a built-in 2-year sunset clause.
Delegation of Certain Function Under Section 308(a) of the Intelligence Authorization Act for Fiscal Year 2012
This memorandum delegates to the Secretary of State, in consultation with the Secretary of Defense, the presidential function of providing specified information to Congress under Section 308(a) of the Intelligence Authorization Act for Fiscal Year 2012. It is a routine administrative delegation of a statutory reporting requirement.
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.
Continuation of the Exercise of Certain Authorities Under the Trading With the Enemy Act
This determination extends for one year the exercise of authorities under the Trading With the Enemy Act (TWEA) with respect to Cuba, maintaining the economic embargo and related sanctions implemented through the Cuban Assets Control Regulations. The continuation was necessary because the authorities were scheduled to terminate on September 14, 2011.
Waiver of Restriction on Providing Funds to the Palestinian Authority
President Obama waived a congressional restriction on providing foreign assistance funds to the Palestinian Authority, certifying that doing so served U.S. national security interests. The determination directs the Secretary of State to transmit it to Congress with a required report and publish it in the Federal Register.
Suspension of Entry as Immigrants and Nonimmigrants of Persons Who Participate in Serious Human Rights and Humanitarian Law Violations and Other Abuses
This proclamation suspends entry into the United States of immigrants and nonimmigrants who have participated in serious human rights violations, war crimes, crimes against humanity, or systematic violence against civilians based on protected characteristics. The Secretary of State has sole discretion to identify covered persons and implement the suspension in consultation with the Secretary of Homeland Security, with exceptions for foreign relations interests and case-by-case determinations of U.S. interest.
Suspension of Entry of Aliens Subject to United Nations Security Council Travel Bans and International Emergency Economic Powers Act Sanctions
This proclamation suspends entry into the United States, as immigrants or nonimmigrants, of aliens subject to UN Security Council travel bans and aliens whose property is blocked under IEEPA sanctions. The Secretary of State has sole discretion to identify covered persons, with implementation procedures developed in consultation with Treasury and Homeland Security.
Suspension of Limitations Under the Jerusalem Embassy Act
President Obama suspended for six months the statutory limitations in the Jerusalem Embassy Act of 1995 that would have required the U.S. embassy in Israel to be moved from Tel Aviv to Jerusalem and restricted State Department spending on overseas buildings. This determination, citing national security interests, was transmitted to Congress with a required report and published in the Federal Register.
Drawdown Pursuant to Section 552(c)(2) of the Foreign Assistance Act of 1961, as Amended, of up to $25 Million in Commodities and Services from any Agency of the United States Government for Libyan Groups, such as the Transitional National Council, to Support Efforts to Protect Civilians and Civilian-Populated Areas Under Threat of Attack in Libya
President Obama authorized an emergency drawdown of up to $25 million in nonlethal commodities and services from U.S. government agencies to support Libyan groups including the Transitional National Council, citing an unforeseen emergency to protect civilians under threat of attack in Libya. The determination was made under Section 552(c)(2) of the Foreign Assistance Act of 1961.
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.
Delegation of Certain Functions Under Section 1264 of the Victims of Iranian Censorship Act (Public Law 111-84, Subtitle D of the National Defense Authorization Act for Fiscal Year 2010)
This memorandum delegates presidential reporting functions under Section 1264 of the Victims of Iranian Censorship Act to the Chairman of the Broadcasting Board of Governors, to be exercised in coordination with the Secretary of State. The Chairman is also directed to publish this delegation in the Federal Register.
Implementation of the National HIV/AIDS Strategy
This memorandum directs federal agencies to implement the newly released National HIV/AIDS Strategy and Federal Implementation Plan. It designates lead agencies (HHS, DOJ, DOL, HUD, VA, SSA), assigns coordination roles to the White House Office of National AIDS Policy and HHS Secretary, and requires specific action plans from lead agencies, DOD, State Department, and EEOC within 150 days.
Agreement Between the Government of the United States of America And the Government of the Russian Federation for Cooperation In the Field of Peaceful Uses of Nuclear Energy
President Obama approved a 2008 U.S.-Russia nuclear cooperation agreement for peaceful uses of nuclear energy, determining it would not pose an unreasonable risk to common defense and security. The determination directed the Secretary of State to publish it in the Federal Register.
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.
A Comprehensive Federal Strategy on Carbon Capture and Storage
This memorandum establishes an Interagency Task Force on Carbon Capture and Storage co-chaired by DOE and EPA to develop a plan within 180 days to overcome barriers to deploying CCS technology. It aims to bring 5-10 commercial demonstration projects online by 2016, with the goal of widespread cost-effective CCS deployment within 10 years.
Implementation of the Executive Order, "Classified National Security Information"
This memorandum directs executive departments and agencies to implement a new executive order on classified national security information, setting deadlines for agencies to issue implementing regulations, requiring a review of original classification authority delegations, mandating clearance of a 400-million-page declassification backlog by end of 2013, and directing research into new declassification technologies.
Classified National Security Information
This executive order establishes a comprehensive uniform system for classifying, safeguarding, and declassifying national security information. It sets specific standards for original classification, mandates automatic declassification of most records after 25 years, prohibits classification to conceal wrongdoing or embarrassment, and creates oversight mechanisms including the Interagency Security Classification Appeals Panel and the National Declassification Center.
Assignment of Reporting Functions Under the Supplemental Appropriations Act, 2009
This memorandum delegates specific congressional reporting requirements under the Supplemental Appropriations Act, 2009 to the Attorney General, Director of National Intelligence, and Secretary of State. It assigns responsibility for various reports and plans related to sections 319 and 14103 of that law.
Presidential Determination Under Section 402 (c)(2)(A) of the Trade Act of 1974Republic of Belarus
President Obama determined that waiving Jackson-Vanik human rights trade restrictions on Belarus would promote the Act's objectives. The Secretary of State is directed to transmit this determination to Congress and publish it in the Federal Register.
Establishment of the Interagency Committee on Trade in Timber Products from Peru and Assignment of Function under Section 501 of the United States-Peru Trade Promotion Agreement Implementation Act
This memorandum establishes an Interagency Committee on Trade in Timber Products from Peru to oversee implementation of Annex 18.3.4 of the U.S.-Peru Trade Promotion Agreement, assigns a presidential function to the USTR, and directs several Cabinet secretaries to issue implementing regulations. The committee had a statutory deadline of 90 days after the Agreement's February 1, 2009 entry into force, making the establishment deadline May 2, 2009.
Delegation of Certain Functions Under Sections 603-604 and 699 of the Foreign Relations Authorization Act, Fiscal Year 2003 (Public Law 107-228)
President Obama delegates to the Secretary of State the presidential functions under sections 603-604 and 699 of the 2003 Foreign Relations Authorization Act, which concern reporting and certification requirements related to international organizations and peacekeeping. The Secretary is directed to transmit the determination to Congress and publish it in the Federal Register.
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.
Mexico City Policy and Assistance for Voluntary Population Planning
This memorandum revokes the Mexico City Policy reinstated by President George W. Bush in 2001 and 2003, which had prohibited foreign NGOs receiving U.S. assistance from using even non-U.S. funds for abortion-related counseling, referrals, or advocacy. It directs the Secretary of State and USAID Administrator to immediately waive these conditions in current grants, notify grantees of the waiver, and cease imposing such conditions in future grants.
Limited Waiver of Certain Sanctions Imposed by, and Delegation of Certain Authorities Pursuant to, the Tom Lantos Block Burmese JADE (Junta's Anti-Democratic Efforts) Act of 2008
President George W. Bush waived certain JADE Act sanctions against Burmese persons not already on Treasury's Specially Designated Nationals list, and delegated waiver authority to the Secretary of the Treasury to allow more flexible targeting of the Burmese military regime. The determination also authorized the Secretary of State to make required congressional submissions.
Proposed Agreement for Cooperation Between the Government of the United States of America and the Government of the United Arab Emirates Concerning Peaceful Uses of Nuclear Energy
President Bush approved a proposed nuclear cooperation agreement with the United Arab Emirates under Section 123 of the Atomic Energy Act, finding it would promote common defense and security without unreasonable risk. The Secretary of State was directed to arrange for execution and publish the determination in the Federal Register.
Assignment of Functions Under Section 1265 of the National Defense Authorization Act for Fiscal Year 2008 (Public Law 110-181)
President George W. Bush assigned to the Secretary of State the reporting function that section 1265 of the FY2008 NDAA had conferred upon the President. The Secretary of State is directed to publish this memorandum in the Federal Register.
Settlement of Claims Against Libya
This executive order implements the U.S.-Libya Claims Settlement Agreement by extinguishing all covered claims against Libya in U.S. and foreign courts, channeling U.S. national claims through State Department procedures, and authorizing the Attorney General to seek dismissal of pending litigation. It bars U.S. nationals from pursuing claims in any forum except through the Secretary of State's procedures, while allowing foreign nationals to seek remedies in non-U.S. forums.
Provision of U.S. Drug Interdiction Assistance to the Government of Brazil
This determination certifies that Brazil meets statutory requirements to receive U.S. assistance for aerial drug interdiction, finding that illicit drug trafficking poses an extraordinary threat to Brazil's national security and that Brazil has adequate procedures to protect innocent life during interdiction operations. The Secretary of State is directed to publish the determination and notify Congress.
Waiver and Certification of Statutory Provisions Regarding the Palestine Liberation Organization Office
President Bush waived section 1003 of the Anti-Terrorism Act of 1987 for six months, allowing the Palestine Liberation Organization to maintain its office in Washington, D.C., citing U.S. national security interests. The determination requires transmission to Congress and publication in the Federal Register.
Memorandum for the Secretary of State [and] the Secretary of Energy
President Bush approved the U.S.-India nuclear cooperation agreement, waiving several Atomic Energy Act restrictions that normally apply to non-NPT states. The determination certifies India met seven statutory conditions under the 2006 Hyde Act, enabling civilian nuclear trade with India despite its nuclear weapons status.
Certification of Rescission of North Korea's Designation as a State Sponsor of Terrorism
President Bush certified to Congress that North Korea had not supported international terrorism for the preceding 6 months and had provided assurances against future support, thereby rescinding its 1988 designation as a State Sponsor of Terrorism. The Secretary of State was directed to report this certification and its justification to Congress and arrange Federal Register publication.
Waiving the Prohibition on the Use of Economic Support Funds With Respect to Various Parties to the Rome Statute Establishing the International Criminal Court
President Bush waived a statutory prohibition on Economic Support Funds for 14 countries that are parties to the Rome Statute establishing the International Criminal Court, citing U.S. national interests. The waiver allows these countries to receive U.S. economic assistance despite their ICC membership.
Assignment of Functions Under Section 1821(c) of the Implementing Recommendations of the 9/11 Commission Act of 2007
This memorandum delegates the President's functions under section 1821(c) of the 9/11 Commission Act of 2007 to the Secretary of State, requiring consultation with other agency heads as appropriate. It is a routine administrative assignment of statutory authority.
Implementation of the Protocol Additional to the Agreement Between the United States and the International Atomic Energy Agency for the Application of Safeguards in the United States of America
This executive order directs multiple federal agencies to issue regulations and procedures implementing the U.S. Additional Protocol Implementation Act, which brings U.S. nuclear facilities under expanded International Atomic Energy Agency safeguards. It authorizes the Commerce Department to obtain warrants for IAEA complementary access to locations and assigns the State Department responsibility for congressional notifications.
Suspension of Limitations Under the Jerusalem Embassy Act
President George W. Bush suspended for six months the statutory requirements of the Jerusalem Embassy Act that would have mandated moving the U.S. embassy from Tel Aviv to Jerusalem and withholding State Department funds for embassy construction. This was the latest in a series of periodic suspensions by multiple administrations since 1995.
Presidential Determination Relating to Assistance for Saudi Arabia
President Bush certified that Saudi Arabia is cooperating with international counterterrorism efforts and waived statutory restrictions to allow U.S. assistance to proceed. The Secretary of State was directed to report this certification to Congress and publish it in the Federal Register.
Waiver and Certification of Statutory Provisions Regarding the Palestine Liberation Organization Office
President Bush waived section 1003 of the Anti-Terrorism Act of 1987 for six months, allowing the Palestine Liberation Organization to maintain its office in Washington, D.C., certifying this as important to U.S. national security interests. The Secretary of State was directed to transmit this determination to Congress and publish it in the Federal Register.
Assignment of Specified Reporting and Determination Functions Relating to Afghanistan, Pakistan, Saudi Arabia, and Certain Education Abroad
This memorandum delegates specific presidential reporting and determination functions to the Secretary of State under two counterterrorism laws: the 9/11 Commission Act of 2007 and the Intelligence Reform and Terrorism Prevention Act of 2004. The delegated functions concern Afghanistan, Pakistan, Saudi Arabia, and certain education abroad programs, with required consultation from the Secretary of Defense and Director of National Intelligence on specific provisions.
Assignment of Reporting Functions Relating to the Information Sharing Environment
This memorandum assigns the President's reporting functions under the Intelligence Reform and Terrorism Prevention Act of 2004 (as amended by the 9/11 Commission Act of 2007) to the Director of National Intelligence. The DNI must consult with five Cabinet secretaries and can require information from agency heads to fulfill these reporting duties.
Assignment of Function Concerning Assistance to Afghanistan
This determination assigns the President's waiver authority under the Economic Support Fund for Afghanistan assistance to the Secretary of State. It also directs the Director of National Drug Control Policy and the Director of National Intelligence to provide necessary information to support the Secretary in this function.
Assignment of Functions Under Section 1035 of the John Warner National Defense Authorization Act for Fiscal Year 2007
This memorandum assigns the President's functions under Section 1035 of the John Warner NDAA for FY2007 to the Secretary of Defense. The Secretary of State and heads of other agencies identified in the required report must concur with it.
Assistance for the West Bank and Gaza
President Bush waived statutory restrictions to allow U.S. assistance to the Palestinian Authority President's office and to NGOs in the West Bank and Gaza, contingent on certifications that no funds reach Hamas or terrorist-controlled entities. The determination assigns implementation authority to the Secretary of State.
Presidential Determination on Waiving Prohibition on United States Military Assistance With Respect to Chad
President Bush waived a statutory prohibition on U.S. military assistance to Chad, determining that Chad had entered into an Article 98 agreement with the U.S. to protect American personnel from International Criminal Court jurisdiction. The waiver remains in effect as long as the agreement stays in force.
Implementation of Sections 603 and 604 of the Foreign Relations Authorization Act, Fiscal Year 2003 (Public Law 107-228)
President Bush imposed a 180-day sanction downgrading the PLO office in the U.S. due to Palestinian noncompliance with commitments, but immediately waived that same sanction citing national security interests. Both the sanction and waiver expire in 180 days or upon submission of the next congressional report, whichever is later.