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Executive Order 13097

Interparliamentary Union

This executive order designates the Interparliamentary Union as a public international organization entitled to privileges, exemptions, and immunities under the International Organizations Immunities Act. It explicitly preserves any existing or future privileges the organization may hold through international agreements or congressional action.

Federal Register Open PDF 63 FR 43065

Key directives

  • Designate Interparliamentary Union as public international organization under 22 U.S.C. 288
  • Grant privileges, exemptions, and immunities conferred by International Organizations Immunities Act
  • Explicit savings clause preserving existing or future privileges from international agreements or congressional action

Timeline

Immediate

  • Designation takes effect upon signing; IPU gains IOIA privileges, exemptions, and immunities

Near term (90d)

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Long term

  • Ongoing legal status for IPU operations in U.S. jurisdiction

Risks & tensions

  • Minimal tension: routine diplomatic designation with protective savings clause
  • Savings clause may reflect caution about potential conflicts with existing IPU treaty-based status or future congressional modifications
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