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Presidential Memorandum

International Family Planning Waiver

President Clinton waived restrictions on international family planning assistance under section 599D(b) of the FY2000 foreign operations appropriations act, exercising authority under section 599D(c). The waiver took effect immediately and was to remain until subsection 599D(b) expired.

Federal Register Open PDF 64 FR 68275

Impact dates

  1. Waiver continues until expiration of subsection 599D(b)

  2. Waiver takes effect immediately

Key directives

  • Waive restrictions in subsection 599D(b) to full extent authorized by 599D(c)
  • Transmit waiver to Senate and House Appropriations and Foreign Relations/International Relations Committees
  • Publish memorandum in Federal Register

Who is ordered

Timeline

Immediate

  • Waiver takes effect immediately upon issuance
  • Restrictions in 599D(b) waived to full extent authorized

Near term (90d)

  • Secretary of State to transmit waiver to relevant congressional committees
  • Publication in Federal Register

Long term

  • Waiver continues until expiration of subsection 599D(b)

Risks & tensions

  • Waiver of legislative restrictions may generate congressional opposition on abortion-related foreign aid policy
  • Duration tied to statutory expiration creates uncertainty for program continuity
  • Section 599D commonly known as 'Mexico City Policy' restrictions—polarizing issue across administrations
Presidential Memorandum: International Family Planning Waiver · Executive Orders