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Memo2024-06-28Biden

Extending Eligibility for Deferred Enforced Departure for Liberians

This memorandum extends Deferred Enforced Departure (DED) and employment authorization for eligible Liberians who have been continuously present in the U.S. since May 20, 2017, through June 30, 2026. It directs the Secretary of Homeland Security to issue a Federal Register notice to implement immediate work authorization and replacement documents. The extension maintains protection from removal for approximately 4,000 Liberians covered under the 2022 memorandum.

Det2024-06-28Biden

Presidential Determination and Certification With Respect to the Child Soldiers Prevention Act of 2008

President Biden waived a prohibition under the Child Soldiers Prevention Act that would have blocked U.S. security assistance to Turkey, certifying that Turkey is taking effective steps to address child soldier issues. The Secretary of State is directed to submit the determination and justification to Congress and publish it in the Federal Register.

Proc 107802024-06-26Biden

Granting Pardon for Certain Violations of Article 125 Under the Uniform Code of Military Justice

This proclamation grants a full, complete, and unconditional pardon to military personnel convicted of unaggravated consensual private conduct offenses under former Article 125 of the Uniform Code of Military Justice (sodomy) between 1951 and 2013, along with related conspiracy, attempt, and solicitation charges. It establishes a process for affected veterans to apply for certificates of pardon through their respective Military Departments or DHS, with review by the Attorney General, and encourages discharge upgrades. The Administration also commits to expeditiously consider pardons for other LGBTQI+ individuals convicted due to their sexual orientation or gender identity.

Det2024-06-24Biden

Designation of Kenya as a Major Non-NATO Ally

President Biden designated Kenya as a Major Non-NATO Ally (MNNA) under the Foreign Assistance Act of 1961 and the Arms Export Control Act, making Kenya eligible for prioritized defense cooperation, expedited arms sales, and certain military benefits short of full NATO membership. The Secretary of State is directed to publish this determination in the Federal Register.

Proc 107792024-06-21Biden

To Further Facilitate Positive Adjustment to Competition From Imports of Certain Crystalline Silicon Photovoltaic Cells (Whether or Not Partially or Fully Assembled Into Other Products)

This proclamation revokes the exclusion of bifacial solar panels from Section 201 safeguard tariffs on crystalline silicon photovoltaic (CSPV) cells and modules, subjecting them to duties originally imposed in 2018 and extended in 2022. The action takes effect June 26, 2024, with limited exemptions for bifacial panels under pre-existing contracts executed before May 17, 2024, that are imported within 90 days of the effective date.

Memo2024-06-21Biden

Delegation of Authority Under Section 1247 of the National Defense Authorization Act for Fiscal Year 2024

This memorandum delegates presidential authority to the Secretary of State to submit to Congress a strategy and an authority/resourcing assessment required by Section 1247 of the FY2024 NDAA. The delegation also automatically applies to any future law containing substantially the same provision.

Memo2024-06-21Biden

Establishment of the Economic Diplomacy Action Group and Delegation of Certain Functions and Authorities Under the Championing American Business Through Diplomacy Act of 2019

This memorandum establishes the Economic Diplomacy Action Group (EDAG) and delegates presidential authority under the Championing American Business Through Diplomacy Act of 2019 to cabinet secretaries and agency heads, allowing them to appoint senior officials to the EDAG. The Secretary of State is tasked with coordinating these appointments across agencies.

EO 141232024-06-14Biden

White House Council on Supply Chain Resilience

This executive order establishes the White House Council on Supply Chain Resilience, co-chaired by the National Security Advisor and the President's economic policy advisor, with membership from 31 cabinet-level officials and agency heads. The Council is tasked with coordinating federal efforts to strengthen supply chain resilience, conducting quadrennial reviews of critical industries, and submitting its first report to the President by December 31, 2024. The order supersedes the review process from the prior administration's EO 14017 while reaffirming its underlying supply chain principles.

Notice 134052024-06-13Biden

Continuation of the National Emergency With Respect to Belarus

This notice continues for one year the national emergency regarding Belarus that was first declared in 2006 under Executive Order 13405 and expanded in 2021 under Executive Order 14038, citing ongoing threats to U.S. national security and foreign policy from the Belarusian regime's anti-democratic actions, human rights abuses, and public corruption.

Notice 134662024-06-13Biden

Continuation of the National Emergency With Respect to North Korea

This notice continues for one year the national emergency with respect to North Korea originally declared in Executive Order 13466 on June 26, 2008, and subsequently expanded by multiple executive orders. The continuation maintains existing sanctions and restrictions under the International Emergency Economic Powers Act beyond their scheduled expiration date of June 26, 2024.

Notice 132192024-06-13Biden

Continuation of the National Emergency With Respect to the Western Balkans

This notice continues for one year the national emergency declared in 2001 regarding the Western Balkans, as expanded in 2021, citing ongoing threats from extremist violence, obstruction of peace agreements, and corruption that undermines democratic governance and transatlantic integration. The continuation is made under the National Emergencies Act and extends the emergency authority beyond its June 26, 2024 expiration date.

Memo2024-06-07Biden

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

The President delegates authority to the Secretary of State to direct a drawdown of up to $225 million in Defense Department articles, services, and military education/training to assist Ukraine under Section 506(a)(1) of the Foreign Assistance Act of 1961. This is a routine procedural delegation for emergency military assistance without creating new policy.

Proc 107732024-06-03Biden

Securing the Border

This proclamation suspends entry of noncitizens across the U.S. southern border under INA section 212(f), effective June 5, 2024, when daily encounter averages exceed 2,500, and lifts the suspension after 14 consecutive days below 1,500 daily encounters. It exempts lawful permanent residents, unaccompanied children, visa holders, those with pre-scheduled appointments, and others, while directing DHS and DOJ to implement additional asylum limitations. The action comes after Congress failed to pass bipartisan border legislation and supplemental funding requests.

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