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Memo2003-08-29Bush

Assistance for Voluntary Population Planning

This memorandum extends the 2001 'Mexico City Policy' restrictions on family planning assistance to foreign NGOs from USAID-only to all State Department bureaus and offices. It bars U.S. foreign assistance for voluntary population planning to foreign NGOs that perform or promote abortions, while explicitly exempting HIV/AIDS, tuberculosis, and malaria funding under the 2003 Leadership Act.

EO 133152003-08-28Bush

Blocking Property of the Former Iraqi Regime, Its Senior Officials and Their Family Members, and Taking Certain Other Actions

This executive order expands a national emergency to block and confiscate property of the former Saddam Hussein regime, its senior officials, and their family members located in the U.S. or controlled by U.S. persons. Confiscated assets are to be transferred to the Development Fund for Iraq to support humanitarian needs, reconstruction, and civilian administration. The order takes effect immediately and authorizes the Treasury Secretary to designate additional targeted persons without prior notice.

Proc 76962003-08-27Bush

To Extend Duty-Free Treatment for Certain Agricultural Products of Israel

This proclamation extends through December 31, 2003, duty-free treatment for specified quantities of certain Israeli agricultural products under the U.S.-Israel Free Trade Area Implementation Act. It modifies the Harmonized Tariff Schedule to update quota quantities for calendar year 2003, superseding inconsistent prior proclamations and executive orders.

Det2003-08-27Bush

Determination on Export-Import Bank Support for U.S. Exports to Iraq

President Bush certified to Congress that it is in the national interest for the Export-Import Bank to provide financing support for U.S. exports to Iraq, invoking authority under the Export-Import Bank Act of 1945. The Secretary of State was directed to report this determination to Congress with justification and publish it in the Federal Register.

Det2003-08-18Bush

Resumption of U.S. Drug Interdiction Assistance to the Government of Colombia

This determination certifies that Colombia meets statutory requirements to resume U.S. assistance for aerial interdiction of suspected drug trafficking aircraft. It finds that drug trafficking poses an extraordinary threat to Colombia's national security and that Colombia has adequate procedures to protect innocent life during interdiction operations.

Det 98-72003-08-08Bush

Determination on Turkmenistan

This presidential determination revokes the prior favorable finding for Turkmenistan under the Trade Act of 1974 and waives certain trade provisions (Jackson-Vanik human rights conditions) to allow normal trade relations. The determination is transmitted to Congress and published in the Federal Register.

EO 133142003-08-08Bush

Waiver Under the Trade Act of 1974 With Respect to Turkmenistan

This executive order waives certain trade restrictions under the Trade Act of 1974 for Turkmenistan, specifically the application of subsections (a) and (b) of section 402, which relate to nonmarket economy countries and freedom of emigration (Jackson-Vanik amendment provisions). The waiver follows a required congressional report and allows Turkmenistan to receive normal trade relations treatment.

Notice 132222003-08-07Bush

Continuation of Emergency Regarding Export Control Regulations

President Bush continued for one year the national emergency declared in Executive Order 13222, which authorized export control regulations after the Export Administration Act of 1979 expired without congressional renewal. This routine procedural notice extends emergency authority under the International Emergency Economic Powers Act.

Det2003-08-07Bush

Imposition and Waiver of Sanctions Under Section 604 of the Foreign Relations Authorization Act (Public Law 107-228)

President Bush imposed a sanction downgrading the PLO office status in the U.S. due to noncompliance by the PLO and Palestinian Authority with certain commitments, but simultaneously waived that same sanction for 180 days citing national security interests. The Secretary of State is directed to transmit reports to Congress and publish the determination in the Federal Register.

Det2003-08-04Bush

Presidential Determination Pursuant to Section 2(c)(1) of the Migration and Refugee Assistance Act of 1962, as Amended

President Bush authorized transferring up to $26 million from the U.S. Emergency Refugee and Migration Assistance Fund to UNRWA for urgent refugee needs in the West Bank and Gaza, citing national interest under the Migration and Refugee Assistance Act of 1962.

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