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EO 140482021-09-30Biden

Continuance or Reestablishment of Certain Federal Advisory Committees and Amendments to Other Executive Orders

This executive order extends 33 federal advisory committees until September 30, 2023, transfers FACA oversight responsibilities to agency heads, and amends several prior executive orders—including expanding the National Medal of Science committee from 12 to 14 members, restructuring the National Security Telecommunications Advisory Committee around cybersecurity and ICT, adding mental health and COVID-19 provisions to the sports and fitness council, and setting term limits for committee chairs.

EO 140462021-09-17Biden

Imposing Sanctions on Certain Persons With Respect to the Humanitarian and Human Rights Crisis in Ethiopia

This executive order declares a national emergency over the conflict in northern Ethiopia, authorizing the Treasury and State Departments to impose sanctions on foreign individuals and entities responsible for violence, human rights abuses, obstruction of humanitarian aid, or undermining peace processes. It blocks property, restricts financial transactions, and suspends U.S. entry for designated persons while attempting to preserve humanitarian assistance flows to at-risk populations.

EO 140472021-09-17Biden

Adding Measles to the List of Quarantinable Communicable Diseases

This executive order adds measles to the federal list of quarantinable communicable diseases, granting CDC authority to detain and examine individuals suspected of carrying measles to prevent interstate spread. It amends a 2003 Bush-era executive order that originally established quarantine powers for diseases like SARS, Ebola, and pandemic flu.

Notice 132242021-09-15Biden

Continuation of the National Emergency With Respect to Persons Who Commit, Threaten To Commit, or Support Terrorism

President Biden continued for one year the national emergency declared by Executive Order 13224 on September 23, 2001, targeting persons who commit, threaten to commit, or support terrorism. This routine extension under the National Emergencies Act maintains existing sanctions and counter-terrorism authorities before their scheduled expiration on September 23, 2021.

Det2021-09-15Biden

Presidential Determination on Major Drug Transit or Major Illicit Drug Producing Countries for Fiscal Year 2022

This determination identifies 22 countries as major drug transit or illicit drug producing countries for FY2022, with Bolivia and Venezuela designated as having 'failed demonstrably' to meet international counternarcotics obligations. It directs the Secretary of State to submit the designation and justifications to Congress and publish in the Federal Register, while outlining the Biden Administration's drug policy priorities including synthetic drug cooperation with Mexico, Colombia, China, and India.

EO 140442021-09-13Biden

Amending Executive Order 14007

This executive order increases the maximum membership of the President's Council of Advisors on Science and Technology (PCAST) from its previous limit to not more than 32 members. It makes a single technical amendment to Executive Order 14007, which originally established PCAST under the Biden administration.

EO 140452021-09-13Biden

White House Initiative on Advancing Educational Equity, Excellence, and Economic Opportunity for Hispanics

This executive order establishes a White House Initiative within the Department of Education and a Presidential Advisory Commission to advance educational equity and economic opportunity for Hispanic and Latino students, families, and communities. It creates a 25-agency interagency working group, requires participating agencies to submit measurable action plans, and sets policy goals spanning early childhood through higher education and workforce development. The order revokes the prior Trump administration's Hispanic Prosperity Initiative (EO 13935).

Notice 74632021-09-09Biden

Continuation of the National Emergency With Respect to Certain Terrorist Attacks

President Biden continued for one year the national emergency declared by President Bush on September 14, 2001, following the 9/11 terrorist attacks, extending emergency powers and authorities beyond their September 14, 2021 expiration date under the National Emergencies Act.

EO 140422021-09-09Biden

Ensuring Adequate COVID Safety Protocols for Federal Contractors

This executive order requires federal contractors and subcontractors to follow COVID-19 workplace safety guidance issued by the Safer Federal Workforce Task Force in contracts entered into, extended, or renewed on or after October 15, 2021. The order mandates that agencies include a compliance clause in covered contracts and that the OMB Director approve any such guidance before it takes effect.

EO 140432021-09-09Biden

Requiring Coronavirus Disease 2019 Vaccination for Federal Employees

This executive order mandates COVID-19 vaccination for all federal employees across executive agencies, with exceptions only as required by law. The Safer Federal Workforce Task Force must issue implementation guidance within 7 days, and each agency must then create its own vaccination program.

Notice 138482021-09-07Biden

Continuation of the National Emergency With Respect to Foreign Interference in or Undermining Public Confidence in United States Elections

President Biden continued for one year the national emergency declared in Executive Order 13848 regarding foreign interference in U.S. elections, extending it beyond its September 12, 2021 expiration date. The notice cites ongoing threats from foreign powers using digital tools and disinformation to undermine election confidence.

Det2021-09-07Biden

Continuation of the Exercise of Certain Authorities Under the Trading With the Enemy Act

President Biden extended for one year the exercise of authorities under the Trading With the Enemy Act regarding Cuba, continuing the embargo-related powers that were set to expire on September 14, 2021. The determination extends these authorities through September 14, 2022, as implemented by the Cuban Assets Control Regulations.

Memo2021-09-07Biden

Delegation of Authorities Under Sections 552(c)(2) and 506(a)(1) of the Foreign Assistance Act of 1961

This memorandum delegates presidential authorities to the Secretary of State to direct drawdowns of up to $25 million in U.S. government commodities/services and up to $22 million in Department of Defense defense articles and services for immediate assistance to the Lebanese Armed Forces. The Secretary of State is also authorized to make required congressional notifications and determinations.

EO 140402021-09-03Biden

Declassification Reviews of Certain Documents Concerning the Terrorist Attacks of September 11, 2001

This executive order mandates a phased declassification review of FBI and other agency documents related to the September 11, 2001 terrorist attacks, prioritizing transparency for survivors and victims' families while protecting national security. The Attorney General and relevant agency heads must complete reviews of specific records on rolling deadlines between September 11, 2021 and approximately March 2022.

EO 140412021-09-03Biden

White House Initiative on Advancing Educational Equity, Excellence, and Economic Opportunity Through Historically Black Colleges and Universities

This executive order establishes a new White House Initiative within the Department of Education to advance educational equity and economic opportunity for Historically Black Colleges and Universities (HBCUs). It creates a new President's Board of Advisors on HBCUs, mandates annual agency plans from federal agencies on HBCU participation in federal programs, and establishes an interagency working group to coordinate government-wide efforts.

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