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.

Federal Register Open PDF 80 FR 42999

Impact dates

Date TBD
Federal Register publication

Key directives

Delegate Section 8 reporting requirement to Secretary of State
Secretary of State shall consult with Secretary of Defense
Secretary of State shall consult with other departments and agencies as appropriate
Secretary of State authorized and directed to publish memorandum in Federal Register

Who is ordered

Timeline

Immediate

Delegation of reporting authority takes effect upon signing
Secretary of State assumes responsibility for Section 8 reports

Near term (90d)

Federal Register publication required

Long term

Ongoing reporting obligations under US-Israel Strategic Partnership Act

Risks & tensions

Minimal tension; routine delegation of statutory reporting function
Vague 'as appropriate' consultation with other agencies leaves discretion