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Memo2021-08-27Biden

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

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 $60 million in Defense Department articles, services, and military education/training for Ukraine assistance. It is a routine procedural delegation of existing statutory authority with no new policy creation.

EO 140392021-08-20Biden

Blocking Property With Respect to Certain Russian Energy Export Pipelines

This executive order imposes blocking sanctions on foreign persons involved in certain Russian energy export pipelines, specifically implementing the Protecting Europe's Energy Security Act of 2019 (PEESA) by targeting property and interests in property of designated persons. It also directs visa and admission restrictions under PEESA while allowing for statutory waivers and regulatory exceptions.

Memo2021-08-18Biden

Ensuring a Safe Return to In-Person School for the Nation's Children

This memorandum directs the Secretary of Education to assess available tools—including possible enforcement actions—to ensure state governors and officials do not block local schools from implementing CDC-recommended COVID-19 safety protocols for safe in-person learning. It responds to state policies that the administration views as interfering with school districts' ability to protect students, educators, and staff during the Delta variant surge.

Memo2021-08-17Biden

Maximizing Assistance To Respond to COVID-19

This memorandum directs FEMA to provide 100% federal cost sharing for all COVID-19 emergency protective measures (Category B) under the Stafford Act, covering work performed from January 20, 2020 through December 31, 2021. It extends and expands prior federal support for state, local, tribal, and territorial pandemic response efforts including National Guard deployments.

Det2021-08-16Biden

Unexpected Urgent Refugee and Migration Needs

This presidential determination authorizes up to $500 million from the U.S. Emergency Refugee and Migration Assistance Fund to address urgent refugee and migration needs stemming from the Afghanistan crisis, including for Special Immigrant Visa applicants. The funds may be distributed bilaterally, multilaterally, through international organizations, NGOs, foreign governments, and U.S. agencies.

Det2021-08-10Biden

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

This presidential determination certifies that Colombia meets statutory conditions for U.S. support of aerial drug interdiction, continuing authority under a 1995 NDAA provision. It enables ongoing assistance for intercepting aircraft suspected of illicit drug trafficking in Colombian airspace.

EO 140382021-08-09Biden

Blocking Property of Additional Persons Contributing to the Situation in Belarus

This executive order expands a 2006 national emergency to block property of additional Belarusian persons and entities, including leaders, government officials, and those operating in key economic sectors like defense, energy, potash, tobacco, construction, and transportation. It also suspends U.S. entry for noncitizens meeting designated criteria, with limited exceptions.

Notice 132222021-08-06Biden

Continuation of the National Emergency With Respect to Export Control Regulations

This notice extends for one year the national emergency declared in Executive Order 13222 on August 17, 2001, which addresses threats related to export control regulations and the expiration of the Export Administration Act of 1979. The continuation is required to maintain sanctions authorities under the International Emergency Economic Powers Act.

Memo2021-08-05Biden

Deferred Enforced Departure for Certain Hong Kong Residents

This memorandum directs the Secretary of Homeland Security to defer for 18 months the removal of Hong Kong residents present in the U.S. as of August 5, 2021, citing erosion of rights and freedoms under China's National Security Law. It also authorizes employment for deferred individuals and directs consideration of regulatory relief for F-1 student visa holders from Hong Kong.

EO 140372021-08-05Biden

Strengthening American Leadership in Clean Cars and Trucks

This executive order sets a national goal that 50 percent of new passenger cars and light trucks sold in 2030 be zero-emission vehicles. It directs EPA and the Department of Transportation to consider developing new emissions and fuel economy standards for light-, medium-, and heavy-duty vehicles beginning with model years 2027-2030, with specific target deadlines for proposed and final rules.

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