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Notice 134412024-07-29Biden

Continuation of the National Emergency With Respect to Lebanon

President Biden continues 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 Hezbollah and activities undermining Lebanese sovereignty and stability. This routine extension maintains existing sanctions authorities under the International Emergency Economic Powers Act.

Memo2024-07-29Biden

Delegation of Authority Under Section 506(a)(1) and 614(a)(1) of the Foreign Assistance Act of 1961

This memorandum delegates to the Secretary of State the President's authority to direct a drawdown of up to $200 million in U.S. defense articles and services for Ukraine under section 506(a)(1) of the Foreign Assistance Act, and to waive legal restrictions on up to $70 million in additional assistance to Ukraine under section 614(a)(1) of the same act.

Memo2024-07-26Biden

Deferred Enforced Departure for Certain Lebanese Nationals

President Biden directed the deferral of removal of Lebanese nationals present in the U.S. for 18 months due to deteriorating humanitarian conditions from Hezbollah-Israel tensions. The memorandum also authorizes employment for deferred individuals and allows consideration of suspending regulatory requirements for F-1 student visa holders who are Lebanese nationals.

Det2024-07-26Biden

Agreement for Cooperation Between the Government of the United States of America and the Government of the Republic of Singapore Concerning Peaceful Uses of Nuclear Energy

President Biden approved a nuclear cooperation agreement with Singapore under Section 123 of the Atomic Energy Act, determining it promotes U.S. common defense and security without unreasonable risk. The Secretary of State is directed to execute and publish the agreement.

Memo2024-07-24Biden

Delegation of Authority Under the Protecting Americans From Foreign Adversary Controlled Applications Act

This memorandum delegates presidential authorities under the Protecting Americans from Foreign Adversary Controlled Applications Act (targeting TikTok and similar apps) to the Attorney General, and establishes an interagency committee to develop rules for exercising those authorities within 180 days. The committee includes six cabinet secretaries and the DNI, with intelligence assessments required to support their work.

EO 141252024-07-24Biden

Establishing an Emergency Board To Investigate a Dispute Between New Jersey Transit Rail Operations and Its Locomotive Engineers Represented by the Brotherhood of Locomotive Engineers and Trainmen

President Biden establishes a three-member emergency board under the Railway Labor Act to investigate an unresolved labor dispute between New Jersey Transit Rail Operations and its locomotive engineers represented by the Brotherhood of Locomotive Engineers and Trainmen. The board must report within 30 days, and both parties are barred from changing working conditions for 120 days.

Memo2024-07-22Biden

Delegation of Certain Functions and Authorities Under the Rebuilding Economic Prosperity and Opportunity for Ukrainians Act

This memorandum delegates specific presidential authorities under the Rebuilding Economic Prosperity and Opportunity for Ukrainians Act to the Secretary of the Treasury and Secretary of State. The Treasury Secretary receives authority over sovereign debt restructuring and related economic measures, while the State Secretary receives authority over diplomatic and policy provisions, in consultation with Treasury.

Memo2024-07-19Biden

Delegation of Functions and Authorities Under Section 9902(a)(3)(B) of the William M. (Mac) Thornberry National Defense Authorization Act for Fiscal Year 2021

This memorandum delegates presidential authority under the FY2021 NDAA to the OMB Director for certifying and reporting on federal investments in individual projects exceeding $3 billion. It is a narrow administrative delegation with no new policy substance.

Memo2024-07-19Biden

Delegation of Functions and Authorities Under the Protecting American Intellectual Property Act of 2022

This memorandum delegates presidential authorities under the Protecting American Intellectual Property Act of 2022 to specific Cabinet members. The Secretary of State receives primary responsibility for preparing an annual report on intellectual property theft and selecting sanctions, with support from intelligence, law enforcement, and commerce agencies. The Secretary of Treasury receives authority over certain financial sanctions provisions.

EO 141242024-07-17Biden

White House Initiative on Advancing Educational Equity, Excellence, and Economic Opportunity Through Hispanic-Serving Institutions

This executive order establishes a White House Initiative within the Department of Education and a President's Board of Advisors to strengthen Hispanic-Serving Institutions (HSIs) by improving their access to federal resources, promoting best practices, and expanding educational and economic opportunities for Hispanic and Latino students. The Initiative focuses on addressing funding disparities, improving infrastructure, aligning programs with workforce needs, and building partnerships with public and private organizations.

Notice 140782024-07-16Biden

Continuation of the National Emergency With Respect to Hostage-Taking and the Wrongful Detention of United States Nationals Abroad

President Biden continued for one year the national emergency declared in Executive Order 14078 regarding hostage-taking and wrongful detention of U.S. nationals abroad, extending it beyond its July 19, 2024 expiration date under the National Emergencies Act.

Notice 138822024-07-16Biden

Continuation of the National Emergency With Respect to Mali

This notice continues for one year the national emergency declared in Executive Order 13882 regarding the situation in Mali, which was set to expire on July 26, 2024. The continuation is based on ongoing threats including terrorist expansion, human rights abuses, drug and human trafficking, foreign mercenary presence, and attacks against civilians and international forces.

Notice 135812024-07-16Biden

Continuation of the National Emergency With Respect to Transnational Criminal Organizations

This notice continues for one year a national emergency first declared in 2011 regarding transnational criminal organizations, as required by the National Emergencies Act. The continuation extends the emergency authorities beyond their scheduled expiration date of July 24, 2024.

Memo2024-07-11Biden

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 $125 million in Department of Defense 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 139362024-07-10Biden

Continuation of the National Emergency With Respect to Hong Kong

The President is extending for one year the national emergency declared in Executive Order 13936 regarding Hong Kong, citing continued 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 is made under section 202(d) of the National Emergencies Act and extends the emergency beyond its July 14, 2024 expiration date.

Proc 107822024-07-10Biden

Adjusting Imports of Aluminum Into the United States

This proclamation reinstates Section 232 tariffs on aluminum imports from Mexico by imposing a country of smelt and country of most recent cast requirement. Aluminum products from Mexico containing primary aluminum smelted or cast in China, Russia, Belarus, or Iran face higher duties, while eligible Mexican aluminum must be accompanied by a certificate of analysis to enter duty-free.

Proc 107832024-07-10Biden

Adjusting Imports of Steel Into the United States

This proclamation reinstates Section 232 tariffs on certain Mexican steel imports by imposing a "melt and pour" requirement. Steel articles and derivative steel articles from Mexico must now be melted and poured in Mexico, Canada, or the United States to qualify for tariff exemption; products melted and poured elsewhere face increased duty rates. The action reverses Mexico's 2019 exclusion from steel tariffs due to surging imports and low domestic capacity utilization.

Memo2024-07-09Biden

Delegation of Functions and Authorities Under Sections 1333, 1342, 1352, and 1353 of the National Defense Authorization Act for Fiscal Year 2024

This memorandum delegates specific presidential authorities under four sections of the FY2024 National Defense Authorization Act (Public Law 118-31) to the Secretaries of Defense, State, and Energy, plus the OMB Director. The delegations concern nuclear weapons program management, stockpile responsibilities, and related funding authorities, with various consultation requirements between agencies.

Memo2024-07-03Biden

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 $150 million in U.S. defense articles, services, and military training for Ukraine under the Foreign Assistance Act, plus authority to waive legal restrictions on up to $12 million in additional assistance to Ukraine if deemed important to U.S. security interests.

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