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Proc 105882023-05-31Biden

Adjusting Imports of Steel Into the United States

This proclamation extends for one year (through June 1, 2024) the suspension of 25% tariffs on Ukrainian steel imports originally granted in 2022, and expands the suspension to cover steel articles from EU member countries where the steel was melted and poured in Ukraine, provided a certificate of origin is presented. The Secretary of Commerce is directed to continue monitoring and reporting on developments.

Memo2023-05-31Biden

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

President Biden delegates authority to the Secretary of State to direct a drawdown of up to $300 million in Pentagon defense articles, services, and military training to provide assistance to Ukraine under the Foreign Assistance Act. This is a procedural delegation of existing presidential authority for military aid.

Memo2023-05-26Biden

Delegation of Authority Under Section 5583 of the James M. Inhofe National Defense Authorization Act for Fiscal Year 2023

This memorandum delegates to the Secretary of State the President's authority to develop and submit to Congress a strategy required by Section 5583 of the FY2023 NDAA. The delegation also applies automatically to any future law containing substantially the same provision.

Memo2023-05-25Biden

Delegation of Authority Under Section 7070 of the Department of State, Foreign Operations, and Related Programs Appropriations Act, 2023

This memorandum delegates presidential authority under Section 7070 of the FY2023 State and Foreign Operations Appropriations Act to the Secretary of State. The delegation applies to the referenced provision and any future substantially similar provisions, with standard instructions to publish in the Federal Register.

Memo2023-05-20Biden

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 $375 million in Defense Department defense articles, services, and military education/training to provide assistance to Ukraine under Section 506(a)(1) of the Foreign Assistance Act of 1961.

Notice 133032023-05-16Biden

Continuation of the National Emergency With Respect to the Stabilization of Iraq

President Biden continued for one year the national emergency regarding Iraq stabilization originally declared in 2003 under Executive Order 13303, citing ongoing threats to U.S. national security and foreign policy from obstacles to Iraq's reconstruction, peace, and institutional development. The continuation extends the emergency authority beyond its May 22, 2023 expiration date.

Notice 136112023-05-11Biden

Continuation of the National Emergency With Respect to Yemen

President Biden continued for one year the national emergency with respect to Yemen originally declared by Executive Order 13611 on May 16, 2012, citing ongoing threats to Yemen's peace, security, and stability from certain former government members. The continuation extends the emergency authority beyond its May 16, 2023 expiration date under section 202(d) of the National Emergencies Act.

Det2023-05-11Biden

Presidential Determination Pursuant to Section 1245(d)(4)(B) and (C) of the National Defense Authorization Act for Fiscal Year 2012

This presidential determination, consistent with prior determinations, finds that global petroleum supplies from non-Iranian sources are sufficient to allow foreign financial institutions to significantly reduce purchases of Iranian oil. It maintains the legal foundation for U.S. sanctions pressure on Iran's oil sector by keeping the 'significant reduction exception' available to countries that reduce Iranian oil imports.

Notice 138732023-05-10Biden

Continuation of the National Emergency With Respect to Securing the Information and Communications Technology and Services Supply Chain

President Biden extended for one year the national emergency declared in Executive Order 13873 (May 15, 2019) regarding threats from foreign adversaries' information and communications technology and services. The continuation maintains emergency authorities under the International Emergency Economic Powers Act and National Emergencies Act.

Notice 136672023-05-10Biden

Continuation of the National Emergency With Respect to the Central African Republic

This notice continues for one year the national emergency declared in Executive Order 13667 regarding the Central African Republic, citing ongoing threats including violence, child soldier recruitment, and activities by Kremlin-linked entities like the Wagner Group. The continuation extends the emergency beyond its May 12, 2023 expiration date under the National Emergencies Act.

Proc 105752023-05-09Biden

Revoking the Air Travel COVID-19 Vaccination Requirement

This proclamation revokes the COVID-19 vaccination requirement for international air travelers to the United States, effective May 12, 2023. It directs four Cabinet secretaries to review and potentially revise or revoke related agency regulations and guidance.

EO 140992023-05-09Biden

Moving Beyond COVID-19 Vaccination Requirements for Federal Workers

This executive order revokes the federal COVID-19 vaccination requirements for federal employees (EO 14043) and federal contractors (EO 14042), effective May 12, 2023. Agencies must stop enforcing and rescind policies premised on those earlier orders.

Notice 133382023-05-08Biden

Continuation of the National Emergency With Respect to the Actions of the Government of Syria

This notice continues for one year the national emergency declared in 2004 regarding Syria's actions, citing ongoing threats from the Assad regime's support for terrorism, chemical weapons use, and human rights violations. The notice also condemns Russia and Iran for enabling the regime and calls for ceasefire, humanitarian access, and political settlement per UN Security Council Resolution 2254.

EO 140982023-05-04Biden

Imposing Sanctions on Certain Persons Destabilizing Sudan and Undermining the Goal of a Democratic Transition

This executive order expands existing sanctions authorities against Sudan to target foreign persons destabilizing the country and undermining democratic transition. It blocks property of individuals and entities involved in threatening Sudan's stability, obstructing civilian government formation, committing human rights abuses, or interfering with humanitarian assistance, while also suspending U.S. entry for covered noncitizens.

Memo2023-05-03Biden

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 $300 million in Defense Department defense articles, services, and military education and training for Ukraine assistance. It is a routine procedural delegation of existing statutory authority for foreign military assistance.

Det2023-05-01Biden

Unexpected Urgent Refugee and Migration Needs

President Biden authorized up to $50.3 million from the U.S. Emergency Refugee and Migration Assistance Fund to address unexpected urgent refugee and migration needs in the Western Hemisphere, channeled through the State Department's Bureau of Population, Refugees, and Migration and international organizations. The Secretary of State is directed to submit the determination and justification to Congress and publish it in the Federal Register.

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