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Orders where directed actors are tied to State Department · 32 in Biden · 386 all terms.
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32 shown · Biden
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.