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Notice 138512020-11-24Trump

Continuation of the National Emergency With Respect to the Situation in Nicaragua

President Trump continued for one year the national emergency declared in Executive Order 13851 regarding the situation in Nicaragua, citing ongoing threats from the Ortega regime's violence against civilians, dismantling of democratic institutions, and economic destabilization. The continuation extends the emergency beyond its November 27, 2020 expiration date under the National Emergencies Act.

Notice 137122020-11-12Trump

Continuation of the National Emergency With Respect to Burundi

President Trump extended for one year the national emergency declared in Executive Order 13712 regarding the situation in Burundi, citing ongoing threats to U.S. national security and foreign policy despite a recent peaceful transfer of power. The continuation maintains sanctions and emergency authorities originally established in 2015.

Notice 121702020-11-12Trump

Continuation of the National Emergency With Respect to Iran

This notice continues for one year the national emergency with respect to Iran originally declared on November 14, 1979, by Executive Order 12170. The continuation is required because U.S.-Iran relations remain unnormalized and implementation of the January 19, 1981 agreements is ongoing. This renewal is explicitly distinguished from a separate Iran emergency declared in 1995 under Executive Order 12957.

Notice 129382020-11-12Trump

Continuation of the National Emergency With Respect to the Proliferation of Weapons of Mass Destruction

This notice continues for one year the national emergency first declared in 1994 regarding weapons of mass destruction proliferation, as required by the National Emergencies Act. The continuation extends the emergency authorities beyond November 14, 2020, maintaining existing sanctions and regulatory frameworks without new policy changes.

EO 139592020-11-12Trump

Addressing the Threat From Securities Investments That Finance Communist Chinese Military Companies

This executive order prohibits U.S. persons from purchasing publicly traded securities of Chinese companies identified as supporting the People's Republic of China's military, intelligence, and security apparatuses. It establishes a phased ban starting January 11, 2021, with a divestment window through November 11, 2021, and authorizes the Secretaries of Treasury and Defense to identify and list additional covered companies.

Memo2020-11-09Trump

Delegation of Authority for Fiscal Year 2021 Cost Estimates and Annual Reports to the Congress for the Land and Water Conservation Fund

This memorandum delegates presidential authority to the Secretary of the Interior and Secretary of Agriculture to submit FY 2021 cost estimates and annual reports to Congress for the Land and Water Conservation Fund, as required by the Great American Outdoors Act. It is a routine administrative delegation for statutory reporting obligations.

Memo2020-11-07Trump

Delegation of Authority Under Section 506(a)(1) of the Foreign Assistance Act of 1961, as Amended

This memorandum delegates to the Secretary of State the President's authority under Section 506(a)(1) of the Foreign Assistance Act of 1961 to direct a drawdown of up to $18 million in Defense Department articles, services, and military training to support Philippine counterterrorism operations. The Secretary is also delegated authority to make the required determinations for such a drawdown.

EO 139582020-11-02Trump

Establishing the President's Advisory 1776 Commission

This executive order creates a 20-member advisory commission to promote patriotic education about America's 1776 founding, requiring a report within one year and prioritizing federal grants toward civics programs. It also directs agencies to monitor Constitution Day compliance in federally funded schools and affirms federal non-interference in local curriculum control.

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