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Presidential Memorandum

Delegation of Authority Under Section 1(j)(4) of the State Department Basic Authorities Act of 1956

This memorandum delegates presidential authority to the Secretary of State to submit congressional justifications for renewing temporary appointments at the Department of State under the State Department Basic Authorities Act of 1956. It is a routine procedural delegation with no policy changes or substantive directives.

Federal Register Open PDF 89 FR 14367

Key directives

  • Delegate to Secretary of State functions/authority under 22 U.S.C. 2651a(j)(4) to submit justifications for temporary appointment renewals to Senate Foreign Relations and House Foreign Affairs Committees
  • 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)

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Long term

  • Ongoing: Secretary of State now handles renewal justifications for temporary State Department appointments

Risks & tensions

  • Routine administrative delegation with minimal tension; no revocation or policy reversal implied
  • Vague whether this consolidates existing practice or changes prior handling—text does not specify
Presidential Memorandum: Delegation of Authority Under Section 1(j)(4) of the State Department Basic Authorities Act of 1956 · Executive Orders