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Presidential Memorandum

Delegation of Certain Functions Under Sections 603-604 and 699 of the Foreign Relations Authorization Act, Fiscal Year 2003 (Public Law 107-228)

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In simple terms

President Obama delegates to the Secretary of State the presidential functions under sections 603-604 and 699 of the 2003 Foreign Relations Authorization Act, which concern reporting and certification requirements related to international organizations and peacekeeping. The Secretary is directed to transmit the determination to Congress and publish it in the Federal Register.

Federal Register Open PDF 74 FR 22637

Record & deadlines

  1. Signed

    Signed by the President

  2. FR published

    Published in the Federal Register · 74 FR 22637

    Federal Register PDF

Key directives

  • Delegate functions under sections 603-604 and 699 of PL 107-228 to Secretary of State
  • Transmit determination and certification to appropriate congressional committees
  • Publish determination in Federal Register

Who is ordered

What to expect

Immediate

  • Delegation of presidential functions to Secretary of State takes effect

Near term (90d)

  • Secretary to transmit determination/certification to Congress and publish in Federal Register

Long term

  • Ongoing execution of reporting and certification functions under PL 107-228

Risks & tensions

  • Routine administrative delegation with no policy controversy evident
  • Sections 603-604 historically relate to UN funding conditions; 699 concerns peacekeeping reimbursements—text does not specify current applicability
Presidential Memorandum: Delegation of Certain Functions Under Sections 603-604 and 699 of the Foreign Relations Authorization Act, Fiscal Year 2003 (Public Law 107-228) · Executive Orders