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Presidential Memorandum

Delegation of the Functions Vested in the President by Sections 1601(e) and 1601(g) of the Foreign Affairs Reform and Restructuring Act of 1998, as Enacted in Public Law 105-277

President Clinton delegated two specific presidential functions under the Foreign Affairs Reform and Restructuring Act of 1998 (P.L. 105-277) to the Secretary of State. The functions under sections 1601(e) and 1601(g) concern refugee and migration matters, with authority to redelegate as appropriate.

Federal Register Open PDF 64 FR 17079

Impact dates

  1. Delegation effective upon signature

  2. Federal Register publication directed

Key directives

  • Delegate functions under sections 1601(e) and 1601(g) of P.L. 105-277 to Secretary of State
  • Authorize redelegation of delegated functions
  • Direct publication in Federal Register

Who is ordered

Timeline

Immediate

  • Delegation of presidential functions to Secretary of State takes effect

Near term (90d)

  • Potential redelegation of functions within State Department

Long term

  • Ongoing State Department administration of refugee/migration programs under delegated authority

Risks & tensions

  • Specific functions in 1601(e) and 1601(g) not described in text; statute concerns refugee determinations and migration assistance
  • Redelegation clause creates potential accountability gaps
Presidential Memorandum: Delegation of the Functions Vested in the President by Sections 1601(e) and 1601(g) of the Foreign Affairs Reform and Restructuring Act of 1998, as Enacted in Public Law 105-277 · Executive Orders