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Presidential Memorandum

Delegation of Authority Under the National Defense Authorization Act for Fiscal Year 2017

This memorandum delegates presidential authority under Section 3132 of the FY2017 NDAA to the Secretary of State. The provision concerns security assistance and related functions, with the delegation made under the President's constitutional and statutory authority.

Federal Register Open PDF 82 FR 17375

Impact dates

  1. Delegation effective upon signing; no specific action deadline stated

Key directives

  • Delegate to Secretary of State functions and authorities vested in President by Section 3132 of FY2017 NDAA
  • Authorize and direct publication in Federal Register

Who is ordered

Timeline

Immediate

  • Delegation of authority takes effect upon signing

Near term (90d)

  • Secretary of State assumes delegated functions under Section 3132

Long term

  • Ongoing exercise of delegated security assistance authorities

Risks & tensions

  • Specific scope of Section 3132 authority not detailed in memorandum text—unclear whether this covers security assistance, human rights vetting, or other provisions
  • Future-act clause creates interpretive ambiguity for substantially similar legislation
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