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Presidential Memorandum

Delegation of Authority Pursuant to Sections 110(d)(4) and 110(f) of the Trafficking Victims Protection Act of 2000, as Amended

This memorandum delegates presidential authority under the Trafficking Victims Protection Act of 2000 to the Secretary of State, specifically to determine whether certain assistance to Burma for fiscal year 2012 would promote the Act's purposes or serve U.S. national interests. This is a narrow, country-specific procedural delegation regarding human trafficking-related foreign aid restrictions.

Federal Register Open PDF 77 FR 11375

Impact dates

  1. Determination regarding Burma assistance for fiscal year 2012

Key directives

  • Delegate authority to Secretary of State to determine whether assistance to Burma under section 110(d)(1)(B) promotes TVPA purposes or U.S. national interest for FY2012
  • Direct Secretary of State to publish memorandum in Federal Register

Who is ordered

Timeline

Immediate

  • Delegation of authority to Secretary of State takes effect

Near term (90d)

  • Secretary of State may make determination on FY2012 Burma assistance

Long term

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Risks & tensions

  • Narrow scope limited to Burma and FY2012; no automatic policy change without Secretary's subsequent determination
  • Timing suggests potential thaw in U.S.-Burma relations during 2012 political transition period
  • Delegation mechanism allows executive branch flexibility without congressional action
Presidential Memorandum: Delegation of Authority Pursuant to Sections 110(d)(4) and 110(f) of the Trafficking Victims Protection Act of 2000, as Amended · Executive Orders