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Presidential Memorandum

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

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In simple terms

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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Record & deadlines

  1. Signed

    Signed by the President

  2. FR published

    Published in the Federal Register · 59 FR 21619

    Federal Register

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

Prior policyRollback

  • supersedePresidential Memorandum of December 30, 1992

What to expect

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