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Det2005-11-22Bush

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

President Bush authorized up to $5 million from the U.S. Emergency Refugee and Migration Assistance Fund for humanitarian relief following the October 2005 earthquake in Pakistan. The funds may go to international, governmental, and nongovernmental organizations for refugee and victim assistance.

EO 133912005-11-22Bush

Blocking Property of Additional Persons Undermining Democratic Processes or Institutions in Zimbabwe

This executive order expands and replaces the sanctions regime against Zimbabwe by updating the annex of designated individuals and broadening criteria for blocking property of those who undermine democratic processes or institutions. It took effect immediately on November 23, 2005, and grants the Treasury Secretary authority to designate additional persons and issue implementing regulations.

Memo2005-11-10Bush

Determinations Under Section 1106(a) of the Omnibus Trade and Competitiveness Act of 1988Kingdom of Saudi Arabia

President Bush issued a memorandum determining that Saudi Arabia's state trading enterprises are significant in its exports and import-competing goods, but that an affirmative determination under Section 1106(a)(2) of the Omnibus Trade and Competitiveness Act is not warranted due to Saudi commitments in its WTO accession bilateral agreement with the U.S. This clears a procedural hurdle for Saudi Arabia's WTO membership bid.

Notice 121702005-11-09Bush

Continuation of the National Emergency With Respect to Iran

President Bush extended for one year the national emergency with respect to Iran first declared in 1979 by Executive Order 12170, citing ongoing abnormal diplomatic relations and incomplete implementation of the 1981 Algiers Accords. The continuation is required under the National Emergencies Act and maintains existing sanctions authorities.

Proc 79242005-11-03Bush

Revoking Proclamation 7924

This proclamation revokes Proclamation 7924, which had suspended Davis-Bacon Act prevailing wage requirements for Hurricane Katrina recovery contracts. The revocation takes effect November 8, 2005, restoring wage protections for contracts bid or negotiated on or after that date.

Memo2005-11-02Bush

Assignment of Certain Reporting Functions

This memorandum assigns the President's reporting functions under section 1205 of the National Defense Authorization Act for Fiscal Year 2003 to the Secretary of State. The Secretary is directed to provide a specified report to Congress and to publish the memorandum in the Federal Register.

Notice 130672005-11-01Bush

Continuation of the National Emergency With Respect to Sudan

President Bush extended for one year the national emergency with respect to Sudan originally declared in 1997 under Executive Order 13067, citing the ongoing threat posed by Sudan's government to U.S. national security and foreign policy. The continuation maintains sanctions and emergency measures under the International Emergency Economic Powers Act.

EO 133892005-11-01Bush

Creation of the Gulf Coast Recovery and Rebuilding Council

This executive order establishes the Gulf Coast Recovery and Rebuilding Council within the Executive Office of the President to coordinate federal support for recovery and rebuilding after Hurricanes Katrina and Rita. The Council, chaired by the Assistant to the President for Economic Policy and comprising 23 cabinet-level officials and senior advisors, is tasked with reviewing issues, providing guidance, and making recommendations to the President on Gulf Coast recovery efforts. The Council automatically terminates three years after signing unless extended.

EO 133902005-11-01Bush

Establishment of a Coordinator of Federal Support for the Recovery and Rebuilding of the Gulf Coast Region

This executive order creates a new Coordinator position within the Department of Homeland Security to oversee and integrate federal recovery efforts for the Gulf Coast region following Hurricanes Katrina and Rita. The Coordinator reports directly to the Secretary of Homeland Security and serves as the principal point of contact for the President, Congress, state/local governments, and other stakeholders.

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