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Memo2006-05-26Bush

Assignment of Certain Functions Related to the Use of Cooperative Threat Reduction Funds for States Outside the Former Soviet Union

This memorandum delegates specific presidential functions under the Cooperative Threat Reduction Act and related defense authorization laws to the Secretary of State, concerning the use of nonproliferation funds for states outside the former Soviet Union. The Secretary of State must consult the Secretary of Defense before making certain determinations.

Memo2006-05-25Bush

Assignment of Certain Functions Relating to the Global War on Terror

This memorandum delegates presidential functions related to 'Peacekeeping Operations' funding under the 2005 Emergency Supplemental Appropriations Act to the Secretary of State, with direction to consult OMB as appropriate. It is a routine administrative assignment of statutory functions.

Notice 133032006-05-18Bush

Continuation of the National Emergency Protecting the Development Fund for Iraq and Certain Other Property in Which Iraq has an Interest

President Bush continued for one year the national emergency declared in Executive Order 13303 on May 22, 2003, protecting the Development Fund for Iraq and certain Iraqi property from attachment or judicial process. The notice extends sanctions and blocking authorities originally established to facilitate Iraq's reconstruction, citing ongoing threats to U.S. national security and foreign policy.

Notice 130472006-05-18Bush

Continuation of the National Emergency With Respect to Burma

President Bush continued for one year the national emergency with respect to Burma originally declared in 1997, maintaining sanctions including prohibitions on new investment, imports, and financial services exports. The continuation is based on the determination that Burma's government continues to pose an unusual and extraordinary threat to U.S. national security and foreign policy.

Memo2006-05-18Bush

Assignment of Functions Relating to Waivers and Reports Concerning Africa

This memorandum delegates presidential authority under section 590 of a 2006 foreign operations appropriations law to the Secretary of State, requiring consultation with the Attorney General. The provision concerns waivers and reports related to Africa.

Memo2006-05-18Bush

Assignment of Function Regarding Transfer of Items in the War Reserves Stockpile for the Republic of Korea

This memorandum assigns the President's statutory function under Public Law 109-159 to the Secretary of Defense, allowing the Secretary to transfer items from the War Reserves Stockpile for the Republic of Korea. It is a narrow procedural delegation of authority with no substantive policy changes or operational directives beyond the assignment itself.

Proc 80152006-05-12Bush

Suspension of Entry as Immigrants and Nonimmigrants of Persons Responsible for Policies or Actions That Threaten the Transition to Democracy in Belarus

President Bush issued Proclamation 8015 suspending entry into the United States for members of the Lukashenka government and others involved in undermining democracy in Belarus, including those benefiting from electoral fraud, human rights abuses, and corruption, plus their spouses. The Secretary of State has sole discretion to identify covered individuals and implement the suspension, which remains in effect until the Secretary determines it is no longer necessary.

Memo2006-05-12Bush

Assignment of Functions Relating to the Report to the Congress on Implementation of Humanitarian Assistance Code of Conduct

This memorandum delegates the President's statutory reporting function to the Secretary of State, requiring the Secretary to submit a report to Congress on implementation of the Humanitarian Assistance Code of Conduct. The assignment derives from section 2110(c) of the 2005 Emergency Supplemental Appropriations Act.

Det 132222006-05-12Bush

Certification on Rescission of Libya's Designation as a State Sponsor of Terrorism

President Bush certified that Libya had not supported international terrorism in the preceding 6 months and had provided assurances against future support, satisfying statutory requirements to rescind Libya's 1979 designation as a State Sponsor of Terrorism. The Secretary of State was directed to report this certification and its justification to Congress and arrange Federal Register publication.

Det 132222006-05-12Bush

Certification on Rescission of Libya's Designation as a State Sponsor of Terrorism

President Bush certified that Libya had not supported international terrorism in the preceding six months and had provided assurances against future support, thereby rescinding Libya's 1979 designation as a State Sponsor of Terrorism. The certification was directed to satisfy multiple statutory requirements and required reporting to Congress and Federal Register publication.

EO 134032006-05-12Bush

Amendments to Executive Orders 11030, 13279, 13339, 13381, and 13389, and Revocation of Executive Order 13011

This executive order makes minor technical amendments to five prior executive orders concerning federal form preparation standards, faith-based initiative agency designations, advisory committee expirations, and intelligence committee provisions, while revoking Executive Order 13011 on federal information technology. The changes are largely procedural updates to citations, formatting requirements, and sunset dates with no new policy creation.

EO 134022006-05-10Bush

Strengthening Federal Efforts To Protect Against Identity Theft

This executive order establishes the Identity Theft Task Force, co-chaired by the Attorney General and FTC Chairman, to coordinate federal efforts against identity theft through law enforcement, public education, and data security. The Task Force must submit a strategic plan within 180 days and may be terminated by the President or Attorney General via Federal Register notice.

Notice 133382006-05-08Bush

Continuation of the National Emergency Blocking Property of Certain Persons and Prohibiting the Export of Certain Goods to Syria

President Bush continued for one year the national emergency declared in Executive Order 13338 (May 11, 2004) regarding Syria, maintaining sanctions that block property of certain persons and prohibit exportation of certain goods to Syria. The continuation cites ongoing Syrian support for terrorism, interference in Lebanon, WMD programs, and undermining stabilization efforts in Iraq.

Memo2006-05-08Bush

Assignment of Function Concerning Assistance to Afghanistan

This memorandum assigns the President's waiver authority under the Economic Support Fund in the 2006 Foreign Operations Appropriations Act to the Secretary of State, specifically concerning assistance to Afghanistan. The Director of National Drug Control Policy and Director of National Intelligence are directed to provide necessary information to support this function.

Memo2006-05-05Bush

Assignment of Function Relating to Granting of Authority for Issuance of Certain Directives

This memorandum assigns the President's authority under a provision of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934 to the Director of National Intelligence, allowing the DNI to issue certain directives related to national security and intelligence matters in the securities context.

Memo2006-05-05Bush

Assignment of Functions Relating to Import Restrictions on Iraqi Antiquities

This memorandum delegates the President's authority under the Emergency Protection for Iraqi Cultural Antiquities Act of 2004 to the Secretary of State, requiring consultation with the Secretary of Homeland Security and other agency heads as appropriate. It assigns functions related to import restrictions on Iraqi antiquities to the State Department.

Memo2006-05-05Bush

Certain Programs To Build the Capacity of Foreign Military Forces and Related Reporting Requirements

This memorandum directs the Secretary of Defense to conduct or support programs under Section 1206 of the 2006 NDAA to build foreign military capacity for 20 specified countries, including Algeria, Pakistan, Lebanon, and Yemen. It assigns the President's reporting function under Section 1206(f) to the Secretary of State, who must consult with Defense and OMB.

Det2006-05-04Bush

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

President George W. Bush authorized up to $28 million from the U.S. Emergency Refugee and Migration Assistance Fund for urgent humanitarian needs, including UNHCR protection of internally displaced persons, refugee repatriation to Burundi and DRC, refugee feeding operations, and drought relief in Somalia. The Secretary of State was directed to notify Congress and arrange Federal Register publication.

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