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Presidential Determination

Waiving Prohibition on Use of FY 2005 Economic Support Funds with Respect to Jordan

President Bush waived for six months a statutory prohibition on using FY 2005 Economic Support Funds for Jordan, citing national security interests under section 574 of the Foreign Operations appropriations act. The Secretary of State must report this to Congress and arrange Federal Register publication.

Federal Register Open PDF 70 FR 55011

Impact dates

  1. Federal Register publication arranged

  2. Secretary of State reports determination to Congress

  3. Waiver expires (6 months from determination date)

Key directives

  • Waive section 574(a) prohibition on FY 2005 Economic Support Funds for Jordan for 6 months
  • Report determination to Congress
  • Arrange Federal Register publication

Who is ordered

Timeline

Immediate

  • Waiver takes effect for 6-month period beginning August 29, 2005

Near term (90d)

  • Secretary of State reports determination to Congress
  • Federal Register publication arranged

Long term

  • Waiver expires February 28, 2006 unless extended

Risks & tensions

  • Waiver bypasses congressional restriction; potential tension with legislative branch over foreign aid oversight
  • Short 6-month period suggests temporary stopgap or ongoing negotiation
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