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EO 136222012-07-30Obama

Authorizing Additional Sanctions With Respect to Iran

This executive order authorizes additional U.S. sanctions targeting foreign financial institutions and persons that conduct significant transactions with Iran's petroleum, petrochemical, and energy sectors. It expands existing authorities to block property, restrict correspondent banking access, and impose trade and financial penalties on entities supporting Iran's oil industry or evading international sanctions.

EO 136212012-07-26Obama

White House Initiative on Educational Excellence for African Americans

This executive order establishes the White House Initiative on Educational Excellence for African Americans within the Department of Education, along with a Federal Interagency Working Group and a President's Advisory Commission. The Initiative aims to improve educational outcomes for African Americans across all education levels through coordination of federal programs, identification of best practices, and partnerships with stakeholders.

Notice 134412012-07-24Obama

Continuation of the National Emergency With Respect to the Actions of Certain Persons To Undermine the Sovereignty of Lebanon or Its Democratic Processes or Institutions

This notice continues for one year the national emergency declared in Executive Order 13441 (August 1, 2007), which blocks property of persons undermining Lebanese sovereignty or democratic institutions. The continuation is based on ongoing threats including arms transfers to Hizballah.

EO 136202012-07-20Obama

Taking Additional Steps to Address the National Emergency With Respect to Somalia

This executive order expands U.S. sanctions against Somalia by amending Executive Order 13536 to block assets of individuals and entities involved in threatening Somalia's stability, misappropriating public assets, obstructing humanitarian aid, trafficking arms, committing violence against civilians, using child soldiers, or trading charcoal. It also prohibits the importation of charcoal from Somalia into the United States, targeting a key revenue source for the terrorist group al-Shabaab.

Memo 135182012-07-19Obama

Ensuring the Uniformed Services Employment and Reemployment Rights Act (USERRA) Protections

This memorandum directs federal agencies to strengthen compliance with USERRA, which protects service members from employment discrimination and ensures their reemployment rights. It establishes an interagency working group, mandates new guidance on data collection and best practices, and sets specific deadlines for reporting and implementation.

Notice 135812012-07-18Obama

Continuation of the National Emergency With Respect To Significant Transnational Criminal Organizations

President Obama continued for one year the national emergency declared in Executive Order 13581 regarding significant transnational criminal organizations, which pose threats to U.S. national security, foreign policy, and economy. The continuation extends the emergency authorities beyond their July 24, 2012 expiration date under the National Emergencies Act.

Det2012-07-12Obama

Unexpected Urgent Refugee and Migration Needs

President Obama authorized up to $10 million from the U.S. Emergency Refugee and Migration Assistance Fund to address urgent refugee and migration needs stemming from the conflict in Northern Mali. The funds support international organizations, NGOs, and administrative costs for the State Department's Bureau of Population, Refugees, and Migration.

Memo2012-07-11Obama

Delegation of Certain Functions Under Section 570(e) of the Foreign Operations, Export Financing, and Related Programs Appropriations Act, 1997

This memorandum delegates presidential authority under a 1997 appropriations law to the Secretary of State, allowing the Secretary to waive and certify to Congress the prohibition on new U.S. investment in Burma (Myanmar). It is a routine procedural delegation of existing statutory authority.

EO 136192012-07-11Obama

Blocking Property of Persons Threatening the Peace, Security, or Stability of Burma

This executive order modifies existing sanctions on Burma (Myanmar) by expanding the criteria for blocking property of individuals and entities that threaten peace and stability, including those undermining political reform, committing human rights abuses, or engaging in military trade with North Korea. It also amends two prior executive orders to replace 'logistical, or technical' with 'or technological' in their text.

EO 136182012-07-06Obama

Assignment of National Security and Emergency Preparedness Communications Functions

This executive order establishes a comprehensive framework for national security and emergency preparedness (NS/EP) communications, creating an interagency Executive Committee co-chaired by Defense and Homeland Security to coordinate survivable, resilient federal communications under all circumstances. It assigns specific responsibilities across multiple departments, revokes the prior Executive Order 12472 (1984), and mandates a 60-day organizational plan from Homeland Security.

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