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Notice 134412022-07-28Biden

Continuation of the National Emergency With Respect to Lebanon

President Biden continued for one year the national emergency with respect to Lebanon originally declared in 2007 under Executive Order 13441, citing ongoing threats from Iran's arms transfers to Hizballah and activities undermining Lebanese sovereignty and democratic institutions. The continuation extends the emergency beyond its August 1, 2022 expiration date.

Notice 138822022-07-22Biden

Continuation of the National Emergency With Respect to Mali

This notice continues for one year the national emergency declared by Executive Order 13882 on July 26, 2019, regarding the situation in Mali. The continuation is based on ongoing threats including terrorist expansion, coups, foreign mercenaries, and attacks against civilians and international forces.

Memo2022-07-22Biden

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

This memorandum delegates presidential authority to the Secretary of State to direct a drawdown of up to $175 million in Department of Defense defense articles, services, and military education and training to provide assistance to Ukraine under Section 506(a)(1) of the Foreign Assistance Act of 1961. It is a procedural delegation for immediate military assistance without creating new policy.

Notice 135812022-07-21Biden

Continuation of the National Emergency With Respect to Transnational Criminal Organizations

President Biden continued for one year the national emergency declared in 2011 regarding transnational criminal organizations, as required by the National Emergencies Act. This extends the legal authorities granted under Executive Orders 13581 and 13863 beyond their July 24, 2022 expiration date.

EO 140782022-07-19Biden

Bolstering Efforts To Bring Hostages and Wrongfully Detained United States Nationals Home

This executive order declares a national emergency over hostage-taking and wrongful detention of U.S. nationals abroad, expanding existing hostage recovery infrastructure to cover state-sponsored wrongful detentions. It authorizes sanctions—including asset blocking and visa bans—against foreign persons involved in such acts, and mandates enhanced interagency coordination, family engagement, and diplomatic strategies led by the Special Presidential Envoy for Hostage Affairs.

EO 140772022-07-15Biden

Establishing an Emergency Board To Investigate Disputes Between Certain Railroads Represented by the National Carriers' Conference Committee of the National Railway Labor Conference and Their Employees Represented by Certain Labor Organizations

President Biden established an Emergency Board under the Railway Labor Act to investigate unresolved labor disputes between major freight railroads and their unions. The three-member board was tasked with producing a report within 30 days to prevent a strike that would disrupt interstate commerce and essential transportation services.

Notice 139362022-07-11Biden

Continuation of the National Emergency With Respect to Hong Kong

President Biden continued for one year the national emergency declared in Executive Order 13936 regarding the situation in Hong Kong, citing ongoing threats to U.S. national security, foreign policy, and economy from actions by the People's Republic of China that undermine Hong Kong's autonomy. The continuation extends the emergency authority beyond its July 14, 2022 expiration date.

Memo2022-07-08Biden

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

This memorandum delegates presidential authority to the Secretary of State to direct the drawdown of up to $400 million in U.S. Department of Defense defense articles, services, and military education and training to provide assistance to Ukraine under the Foreign Assistance Act of 1961.

EO 140762022-07-08Biden

Protecting Access to Reproductive Healthcare Services

This executive order directs federal agencies to protect and expand access to reproductive healthcare services following the overturning of Roe v. Wade. It mandates reports on abortion and contraception access, convenes legal support for patients and providers, addresses safety and privacy concerns, and establishes an interagency task force on reproductive healthcare access.

Memo2022-07-01Biden

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

President Biden delegated to the Secretary of State the authority to direct a drawdown of up to $50 million in Defense Department defense articles, services, and military education/training to assist Ukraine. This is a procedural delegation under the Foreign Assistance Act of 1961.

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