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Presidential Memorandum

Delegation of Authority With Respect to the Allocation and Administration of a"Nonproliferation and Disarmament Fund"

This memorandum delegates presidential authority under the FREEDOM Support Act to the Secretary of State for managing a "Nonproliferation and Disarmament Fund," including reporting obligations previously handled under a 1992 memorandum. It also automatically allocates appropriated funds to State without requiring further presidential action.

Federal Register 59 FR 21619
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Key directives

  • Delegate authorities under section 504 of FREEDOM Support Act to Secretary of State
  • Require Secretary of State to exercise authorities in consultation with Secretary of Defense and other appropriate agencies
  • Permit Secretary of State to redelegate authorities consistent with law
  • Delegate section 508 reporting duties to Secretary of State, superseding 1992 memorandum
  • Automatically allocate appropriated Nonproliferation and Disarmament Fund moneys to Secretary of State
  • Authorize Secretary of State to reallocate or transfer funds to other agencies
  • Direct Secretary of State to publish memorandum in Federal Register

Who is ordered

Timeline

Immediate

  • Delegation of authority takes effect upon signing
  • Funds deemed allocated to Secretary of State without further action

Near term (90d)

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Long term

  • Ongoing administration of Nonproliferation and Disarmament Fund programs

Risks & tensions

  • Interagency tension: State leads but must consult Defense, creating potential coordination friction
  • Redelegation chain may blur accountability for fund management
  • Automatic allocation reduces presidential oversight of sensitive nonproliferation spending
Presidential Memorandum: Delegation of Authority With Respect to the Allocation and Administration of a"Nonproliferation and Disarmament Fund" · Executive Orders