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Memo2022-08-26Biden

Delegation of Authority Under Section 614(a)(1) of the Foreign Assistance Act of 1961

This memorandum delegates to the Secretary of State the President's authority under the Foreign Assistance Act to determine whether up to $205 million from the Economic Support Fund should be provided to advance food security, energy resilience, and counter China's efforts, bypassing normal legal restrictions. The delegation is tied to specific appropriations from the 2021 spending law.

Memo2022-08-26Biden

Delegation of Authority Under Section 614(a)(1) of the Foreign Assistance Act of 1961

This memorandum delegates presidential authority to the Secretary of State to determine whether up to $215 million from the Economic Support Fund should be provided for global COVID-19 pandemic assistance, waiving certain statutory restrictions under the Foreign Assistance Act of 1961.

Det2022-08-25Biden

Presidential Determination on the Proposed Agreement To Extend the Agreement for Cooperation Between the United States of America and the Republic of South Africa Concerning Peaceful Uses of Nuclear Energy

President Biden approved extending the U.S.-South Africa nuclear cooperation agreement for peaceful uses of nuclear energy, finding it promotes common defense and security without unreasonable risk. The Secretary of State is directed to arrange execution and publish the determination in the Federal Register.

EO 140802022-08-25Biden

Implementation of the CHIPS Act of 2022

This executive order establishes an interagency steering council to coordinate implementation of the CHIPS Act of 2022, directing agencies to prioritize domestic semiconductor manufacturing, supply chain security, workforce development, and taxpayer accountability. It creates governance structures but does not itself allocate funds or establish new regulatory requirements.

Memo2022-08-19Biden

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 $775 million in Department of Defense defense articles, services, and military education and training to provide assistance to Ukraine. The Secretary of State is also directed to publish this memorandum in the Federal Register.

Memo2022-08-12Biden

Delegation of Authority Under the Trans-Sahara Counterterrorism Partnership Program Act of 2022

This memorandum delegates presidential authorities under the Trans-Sahara Counterterrorism Partnership Program Act of 2022 to the Secretary of State, specifically concerning program implementation, 5-year counterterrorism strategies for the Sahel-Maghreb region, and congressional reporting obligations.

Memo2022-08-09Biden

Delegation of Authority Under Sections 102 and 106 of the CHIPS Act of 2022

This memorandum delegates presidential authority to submit CHIPS Act cost estimates to Congress. The Secretary of Commerce, Defense, State, and the NSF Director each receive authority for specific statutory cost estimate submissions, with Commerce also directed to publish the memorandum in the Federal Register.

Memo2022-08-08Biden

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 the drawdown of up to $1 billion in Defense Department military equipment, services, and training to provide assistance to Ukraine. It also requires the Secretary to publish the memorandum in the Federal Register.

Notice 132222022-08-04Biden

Continuation of the National Emergency With Respect to Export Control Regulations

President Biden continued for one year the national emergency first declared in 2001 under Executive Order 13222 regarding export control regulations, extending authorities under the International Emergency Economic Powers Act beyond their August 17, 2022 expiration date.

EO 140792022-08-03Biden

Securing Access to Reproductive and Other Healthcare Services

This executive order directs HHS to take further steps to protect access to reproductive healthcare after the Supreme Court overturned Roe v. Wade. It orders HHS to consider actions including Medicaid coverage for out-of-state travel for medical care, strengthen anti-discrimination enforcement against healthcare providers, and improve federal data collection on maternal health outcomes. The order responds to reports of patients being denied emergency care and medications due to state abortion restrictions.

Memo2022-08-01Biden

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

President Biden delegated authority to the Secretary of State to direct the drawdown of up to $550 million in Department of Defense defense articles, services, and military education and training to provide assistance to Ukraine under the Foreign Assistance Act. This is a procedural delegation of existing presidential authority to facilitate military aid to Ukraine.

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