Delegation of Authority Under the Trans-Sahara Counterterrorism Partnership Program Act of 2022

This memorandum delegates presidential authorities under the Trans-Sahara Counterterrorism Partnership Program Act of 2022 to the Secretary of State, specifically concerning program implementation, 5-year counterterrorism strategies for the Sahel-Maghreb region, and congressional reporting obligations.

Federal Register Open PDF 87 FR 51235

Impact dates

Date TBD
Comprehensive 5-year strategies for Sahel-Maghreb and Trans-Sahara counterterrorism efforts
Date TBD
Reports to Congress under section 104(f)

Key directives

Delegate to Secretary of State functions under section 104(b) for the Trans-Sahara Counterterrorism Partnership Program
Delegate to Secretary of State functions under section 104(d) for comprehensive 5-year strategies
Delegate to Secretary of State functions under section 104(f) for submitting reports
Publish this memorandum in the Federal Register

Who is ordered

Secretary of State · Department of State

Timeline

Immediate

Delegation of authority to Secretary of State takes effect

Near term (90d)

Secretary of State assumes responsibility for program implementation and strategy development

Long term

Development and execution of comprehensive 5-year counterterrorism strategies for the Sahel-Maghreb region
Ongoing congressional reporting obligations under section 104(f)

Risks & tensions

Delegation centralizes counterterrorism authority in State Department rather than interagency process; may create tension with Defense Department or intelligence community roles
Text does not specify whether Secretary must consult other agencies in strategy development
5-year strategies and reports lack specific due dates in this document — timing governed by underlying statute