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Continuation of U.S. Drug Interdiction Assistance to the Government of Colombia
This presidential determination certifies that Colombia meets the statutory conditions for U.S. drug interdiction assistance, specifically allowing support for intercepting aircraft suspected of illicit drug trafficking in Colombian airspace. It continues a long-standing authority under the 1995 NDAA that requires periodic presidential certification of both the threat level and Colombia's safeguards against innocent casualties.
Presidential Determination Pursuant to Section 1245(d)(4)(B) and (C) of the National Defense Authorization Act for Fiscal Year 2012
The President determined that global petroleum supplies from non-Iranian sources remain sufficient to allow countries to significantly reduce Iranian oil purchases without causing supply disruptions. This continues a long-standing sanctions mechanism that restricts foreign financial institutions from processing Iranian oil transactions. The determination maintains existing policy rather than introducing new restrictions.
Imposing Sanctions on Those Responsible for Repression in Cuba and for Threats to United States National Security and Foreign Policy
This executive order expands sanctions against Cuba by blocking property of foreign persons operating in key Cuban sectors (energy, defense, metals/mining, financial services, security), Cuban government officials, and their adult family members. It also suspends U.S. entry for designated persons and authorizes secondary sanctions on foreign financial institutions that facilitate transactions for blocked parties, building upon the national emergency declared in EO 14380.
Eligibility of the Board of Peace To Receive Defense Articles and Defense Services Under the Foreign Assistance Act of 1961 and the Arms Export Control Act
This presidential determination finds that providing defense articles and services to the Board of Peace will strengthen U.S. security and promote world peace, authorizing the Secretary of State to transmit the determination and justification to Congress and publish it in the Federal Register. The document does not specify what the Board of Peace is or what defense articles/services are contemplated.
Modifying Duties To Address Threats to the United States by the Government of the Russian Federation
This executive order eliminates the 25 percent additional ad valorem duty on imports from India that was imposed by EO 14329 in August 2025, effective February 7, 2026. The removal is conditioned on India's commitments to stop importing Russian oil, purchase U.S. energy products, and expand defense cooperation with the United States over the next decade.
Designating the Board of Peace as a Public International Organization Entitled To Enjoy Certain Privileges, Exemptions, and Immunities
This executive order designates the "Board of Peace" as a public international organization under the International Organizations Immunities Act (22 U.S.C. 288), granting it privileges, exemptions, and immunities. The order is purely administrative and procedural, with no substantive policy mandates or operational directives beyond the designation itself.
Presidential Determination on Designation of the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia as a Major Non-NATO Ally
This determination designates Saudi Arabia as a Major Non-NATO Ally (MNNA) under the Foreign Assistance Act of 1961 and the Arms Export Control Act, making it eligible for prioritized arms sales, defense cooperation, and certain security assistance benefits. The Secretary of State is directed to publish the determination in the Federal Register.
Safeguarding Venezuelan Oil Revenue for the Good of the American and Venezuelan People
This executive order declares a national emergency under IEEPA to block judicial attachment or other legal process against Venezuelan government oil revenue held in U.S. Treasury accounts. It designates these funds as sovereign property held in U.S. custody for diplomatic and governmental purposes, shielding them from creditor claims while giving the Secretary of State control over their ultimate disposition.
Withdrawing the United States From International Organizations, Conventions, and Treaties That Are Contrary to the Interests of the United States
This memorandum directs the withdrawal of the United States from 66 international organizations—35 non-UN entities and 31 UN organizations—deemed contrary to U.S. interests, based on a review conducted under Executive Order 14199. All executive agencies must take immediate steps to cease participation, membership, and funding to these organizations as soon as possible, with the Secretary of State providing implementation guidance.
Prioritizing the Warfighter in Defense Contracting
This executive order restricts stock buy-backs and dividends for underperforming defense contractors, mandates new contract terms linking executive compensation to production and delivery metrics rather than short-term financial performance, and creates an enforcement framework through the Secretary of War to identify and remediate contractor underperformance. It also directs the SEC Chairman to consider amending Rule 10b-18 to remove safe harbor protections for identified contractors.
Delegation of Authority Under Section 614(a)(2) of the Foreign Assistance Act of 1961
This memorandum delegates presidential authority to the Secretary of State to approve up to $25.9 million in cluster munitions technology sales to South Korea under the Arms Export Control Act, bypassing normal statutory restrictions under the Foreign Assistance Act's national security waiver provision. The delegation is contingent on fulfilling section 614(a)(3) notification requirements to Congress.
Denial of Presidential Permit for the Kickapoo Traditional Tribe of Texas
President Biden denied a Presidential Permit for the Kickapoo Traditional Tribe of Texas to build and operate an international bridge crossing the U.S.-Mexico border in Eagle Pass, Texas. The denial, based on the Secretary of State's recommendation that the project is not in the foreign policy interest of the United States, blocks the tribe's proposed commercial and personal vehicle crossing.
Designating Fentanyl as a Weapon of Mass Destruction
This executive order designates illicit fentanyl and its core precursor chemicals as Weapons of Mass Destruction (WMD), directing the Attorney General, Secretaries of State, Treasury, War, and Homeland Security to take enforcement, financial sanctions, military-chemical response, and intelligence actions against fentanyl trafficking networks. The order reframes fentanyl from a drug enforcement issue to a national security and counterterrorism priority with potential military and WMD-intelligence tools.
Designation of Certain Muslim Brotherhood Chapters as Foreign Terrorist Organizations and Specially Designated Global Terrorists
This executive order initiates a process to designate chapters of the Muslim Brotherhood in Lebanon, Jordan, and Egypt as Foreign Terrorist Organizations under immigration law and as Specially Designated Global Terrorists under economic sanctions law. It directs the Secretaries of State and Treasury to submit a joint report within 30 days and then take designation action within 45 days after that report.
Presidential Determination With Respect to the Efforts of Foreign Governments Regarding Trafficking in Persons
This determination, issued under the Trafficking Victims Protection Act of 2000, imposes foreign assistance restrictions on 17 governments for FY 2026 due to inadequate anti-trafficking efforts. It withholds nonhumanitarian, nontrade-related assistance from countries including Afghanistan, Chad, Iran, China, Russia, and Venezuela, with partial national-interest waivers for some countries and adds Sint Maarten to the restricted list.
Modifying the Scope of Tariffs on the Government of Brazil
This executive order modifies the 40 percent ad valorem tariffs imposed on Brazil under EO 14323 by removing certain agricultural products from the tariff scope, effective retroactively to November 13, 2025. The modification follows negotiations between the U.S. and Brazilian presidents and ongoing diplomatic engagement.
Presidential Determination Pursuant to Section 1245(d)(4)(B) and (C) of the National Defense Authorization Act for Fiscal Year 2012
This presidential determination finds that global petroleum markets have sufficient non-Iranian supply to allow significant reductions in Iranian oil purchases through foreign financial institutions. It continues the sanctions framework under NDAA FY2012 that restricts foreign financial institutions from processing Iranian oil transactions. The determination maintains existing policy without imposing new restrictions or lifting current ones.
The Gold Card
This executive order creates a 'Gold Card' visa program requiring a $1 million individual or $2 million corporate gift to the Department of Commerce in exchange for expedited immigrant visa eligibility. The program directs the Secretaries of Commerce, State, and Homeland Security to establish application and adjudication processes within 90 days, with gifts deposited in a Treasury fund to promote American commerce and industry.
Extension of Waiver of Section 907 of the FREEDOM Support Act with Respect to Assistance to the Government of Azerbaijan
President Biden extends the annual waiver of Section 907 of the FREEDOM Support Act, allowing U.S. assistance to Azerbaijan to continue despite restrictions. The waiver is justified by counterterrorism cooperation, operational readiness support for U.S. and coalition forces, Azerbaijan's border security, and assurances it won't undermine Armenia-Azerbaijan peace negotiations or be used offensively against Armenia.
Delegation of Authority Under Section 404 (c) of the Child Soldiers Prevention Act of 2008
This memorandum delegates presidential authority to the Secretary of State to grant waivers under the Child Soldiers Prevention Act of 2008 (CSPA), allowing certain countries to receive U.S. military assistance despite using child soldiers, provided determinations and certifications are made. It also delegates notification to Congress and Federal Register publication of such waivers.
Continuation of U.S. Drug Interdiction Assistance to the Government of Colombia
This determination certifies that Colombia meets statutory requirements for continued U.S. assistance in drug interdiction operations, specifically the interception of aircraft suspected of illicit drug trafficking in Colombian airspace. It extends a long-standing counter-narcotics security cooperation program originally authorized by the 1995 NDAA.
Presidential Determination and Certification with Respect to the Child Soldiers Prevention Act of 2008
President Trump waived a prohibition on U.S. security assistance to Turkey under the Child Soldiers Prevention Act of 2008, certifying that Turkey is taking effective steps to address child soldier use. The determination directs the Secretary of State to submit it to Congress and publish it in the Federal Register.
Modifying Reciprocal Tariff Rates To Reflect Discussions With the People's Republic of China
This executive order temporarily reduces additional U.S. tariffs on Chinese imports from 145% to 10% for 90 days following U.S.-China trade discussions, while also lowering de minimis postal duties from 120% to 54%. The modifications take effect May 14, 2025, with certain provisions set to expire after 90 days unless extended.
One Voice for America's Foreign Relations
This executive order asserts presidential authority over U.S. foreign policy implementation and directs the Secretary of State to reform Foreign Service personnel procedures. It establishes that failure to faithfully implement the President's foreign policy is grounds for discipline including separation, and grants the Secretary sole discretion over personnel actions and Foreign Service reforms including revising or replacing the Foreign Affairs Manual.
Imposing Sanctions on the International Criminal Court
This executive order declares a national emergency and imposes sanctions on the International Criminal Court (ICC), blocking property of ICC officials and those who assist ICC investigations of U.S. or allied personnel, and suspending their entry into the United States. The order responds to ICC arrest warrants against Israeli leaders and preliminary investigations involving U.S. personnel.
Keeping Men Out of Women's Sports
This executive order directs federal agencies to enforce Title IX by withholding funds from educational programs that allow males to compete in women's sports. It mandates policy changes across education, immigration, diplomacy, and international sports governance to restrict participation in female athletic categories to biological women, and requires convening domestic and international stakeholders within 60 days.
Withdrawing the United States From and Ending Funding to Certain United Nations Organizations and Reviewing United States Support to All International Organizations
This executive order withdraws U.S. participation from the UN Human Rights Council (UNHRC), ends all funding to UNRWA (the Palestinian refugee agency), and withholds U.S. proportionate funding for UNHRC from the UN Regular Budget. It also mandates two reviews: a 90-day review of UNESCO membership led by the Secretary of State, and a broader 180-day review of all international organizations, conventions, and treaties to identify those contrary to U.S. interests and recommend potential withdrawals.
The Mexico City Policy
This memorandum revokes the Biden administration's 2021 policy rescinding the Mexico City Policy and reinstates the Trump-era 2017 version, which prohibits U.S. foreign aid funding for organizations that provide, counsel on, or refer for abortions. It directs the Secretary of State, in coordination with HHS, to expand these restrictions across all departments and agencies providing global health assistance, and to ensure no U.S. funds support coercive abortion or involuntary sterilization programs.
Designation of Ansar Allah as a Foreign Terrorist Organization
This executive order directs the Secretary of State to initiate the process of designating Ansar Allah (the Houthis) as a Foreign Terrorist Organization under the Immigration and Nationality Act, with a required report within 30 days and designation action within 15 days thereafter. It also mandates a post-designation review of USAID partners in Yemen for Houthi ties or insufficient documentation of Houthi abuses, with termination of problematic contracts.
America First Policy Directive to the Secretary of State
This executive order directs the Secretary of State to align all Department of State policies, programs, personnel, and operations with an "America First" foreign policy framework. It establishes a broad policy mandate without specifying particular programs, countries, or policy changes to be implemented.
Withdrawing the United States From the World Health Organization
This executive order withdraws the United States from the World Health Organization, revoking the 2021 retraction of the prior withdrawal notice and ending U.S. participation in WHO funding, personnel assignments, and pandemic treaty negotiations. It also revokes Biden-era COVID-19 response coordination structures and mandates development of alternative global health partnerships.
Reevaluating and Realigning United States Foreign Aid
This executive order imposes an immediate 90-day pause on all new U.S. foreign development assistance obligations and disbursements pending program-by-program reviews for alignment with presidential foreign policy. The Secretary of State, in consultation with OMB, must conduct reviews and make continue/modify/cease determinations within 90 days, with authority to waive the pause for specific programs.
Delegation of Authority Under Section 506(a)(3) of the Foreign Assistance Act of 1961
This memorandum delegates to the Secretary of State the President's authority under Section 506(a)(3) of the Foreign Assistance Act of 1961 to direct a drawdown of up to $571.3 million in U.S. defense articles, services, and military education and training for Taiwan. It is a routine procedural delegation for foreign military assistance, with publication in the Federal Register required.
Establishment of the China Censorship Monitor and Action Group
This memorandum establishes the China Censorship Monitor and Action Group, an interagency task force led by the National Security Advisor and National Economic Council Director to monitor and counter PRC censorship or intimidation of U.S. persons exercising free speech. The task force must produce an integrated federal strategy and annual reports on these efforts, with membership spanning 12+ agencies including State, Treasury, Defense, Justice, Commerce, DHS, and intelligence agencies.
Establishment of the Countering Economic Coercion Task Force
This memorandum establishes an interagency Countering Economic Coercion Task Force within the Executive Office of the President, co-chaired by the National Security Advisor and National Economic Council Director, to coordinate U.S. strategy against economic coercion by countries of concern, particularly the People's Republic of China. The Task Force must submit an initial report to Congress within 180 days, followed by interim and final reports, and provide periodic policy recommendations to the President.
Delegation of Functions and Authorities Under Sections 1352 and 1353 of the National Defense Authorization Act for Fiscal Year 2024
This memorandum delegates specific presidential authorities under sections 1352 and 1353 of the FY2024 NDAA to the Secretaries of State, Defense, and Energy, and the OMB Director, with required interagency consultation. These provisions concern nuclear weapons program management, stockpile responsibilities, and related funding authorities.
Delegation of Authority Under Section 614(a)(1) of the Foreign Assistance Act of 1961
President Biden delegates to the Secretary of State the authority to determine whether up to $35 million in assistance to Ukraine is important to U.S. security interests, allowing this aid to bypass certain legal restrictions under section 614(a)(1) of the Foreign Assistance Act of 1961.
Delegation of Authorities Under Sections 507(d) and 508(a) of the Ukraine Security Supplemental Appropriations Act, 2024
This memorandum delegates specific authorities under sections 507(d) and 508(a) of the Ukraine Security Supplemental Appropriations Act, 2024 to the Secretary of State. It is a routine internal administrative delegation of congressionally granted powers related to Ukraine security assistance.
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 without disrupting markets. This maintains the legal foundation for U.S. sanctions on Iranian petroleum exports under the 2012 NDAA.
Delegation of Authority Under Section 614(a)(1) of the Foreign Assistance Act of 1961
President Biden delegates authority to the Secretary of State to determine whether up to $76 million in assistance to Ukraine is important to U.S. security interests, allowing such aid to bypass certain statutory restrictions under the Foreign Assistance Act of 1961.
Delegation of Authority Under Section 614(a)(1) of the Foreign Assistance Act of 1961
President Biden delegates to the Secretary of State the authority to determine whether up to $64 million in assistance to Ukraine is important to U.S. security interests, allowing this aid to bypass certain legal restrictions under section 614(a)(1) of the Foreign Assistance Act of 1961.
Authorizing Southwebb Bridge Company LLC To Construct, Maintain, and Operate a Vehicular and Pedestrian Border Crossing Near Laredo, Texas, at the International Boundary Between the United States and Mexico
This October 3, 2024 Presidential Permit authorizes Southwebb Bridge Company LLC to build, maintain, and operate a new vehicular and pedestrian border crossing (Laredo 4/5 International Bridge) near Laredo, Texas, at the U.S.-Mexico border. The permit imposes extensive conditions including environmental mitigation, inspection facility funding, diplomatic notification requirements, and a 5-year construction commencement deadline.
Presidential Determination on Refugee Admissions for Fiscal Year 2025
This determination sets the annual refugee admissions ceiling at 125,000 for Fiscal Year 2025, with regional allocation ranges across five global regions. It also designates specific in-country populations (Cuba, Eurasia/Baltics, Iraq, El Salvador/Guatemala/Honduras, and certain embassy-referred persons) as eligible for refugee consideration under section 101(a)(42) of the Immigration and Nationality Act.
Presidential Determination With Respect to the Efforts of Foreign Governments Regarding Trafficking in Persons
This annual determination under the Trafficking Victims Protection Act imposes FY 2025 restrictions on nonhumanitarian, nontrade-related U.S. assistance and multilateral development bank lending for countries failing to meet minimum anti-trafficking standards. It also grants partial waivers and full national-interest determinations for select countries, and adds Sint Maarten to the restricted list with tailored conditions.
Presidential Determination and Certification With Respect to the Child Soldiers Prevention Act of 2008
President Biden issued a determination waiving Child Soldiers Prevention Act prohibitions for six countries (Cameroon, Libya, Somalia, Democratic Republic of the Congo, Yemen, Central African Republic) to allow U.S. military assistance including training, peacekeeping support, and arms sales. A limited waiver was also granted for Russia solely for International Space Station-related commercial licenses.
Delegation of Authority Under Section 506(a)(3) of the Foreign Assistance Act of 1961
President Biden delegates authority to the Secretary of State to direct the drawdown of up to $567 million in DOD defense articles, services, and military education/training to provide assistance to Taiwan. This is a statutory delegation under the Foreign Assistance Act of 1961.
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 $5.55 billion in Defense Department defense articles, services, and military education and training for Ukraine assistance. It invokes section 506(a)(1) of the Foreign Assistance Act of 1961 and section 621 of the same act as the legal basis for the delegation.
Delegation of Authority Under Section 506(a)(1) and Section 614(a)(1) of the Foreign Assistance Act of 1961
President Biden delegates authority to the Secretary of State to direct a $375 million drawdown of U.S. defense articles and services for Ukraine under Section 506(a)(1) of the Foreign Assistance Act, and to determine whether $103 million in additional assistance to Ukraine is important to U.S. security interests under Section 614(a)(1) without regard to certain legal restrictions. This is a routine procedural delegation of existing presidential authorities to facilitate military aid to Ukraine.
Delegation of Authority Under Section 7019(e) of the Department of State, Foreign Operations, and Related Programs Appropriations Act, 2024
This memorandum delegates presidential authority to the Secretary of State, in consultation with the USAID Administrator, to develop and implement a comprehensive, multi-year strategy for promoting democracy abroad under Section 7019(e) of a 2024 appropriations act. The delegation automatically applies to future substantially similar provisions.
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 the drawdown of up to $250 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.
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 $125 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. The Secretary of State is also authorized to make the required determinations for such drawdowns, and directed to publish the memorandum in the Federal Register.
Delegation of Authority To Designate an Existing Official To Serve Within the Executive Branch as the Coordinator for Detained ISIS Members and Relevant Displaced Populations in Syria
This memorandum delegates presidential authority to the Secretary of State to designate an existing executive branch official as Coordinator for Detained ISIS Members and Relevant Displaced Populations in Syria. The Coordinator will carry out responsibilities under NDAA FY2020 section 1224 as amended by NDAA FY2024 section 1262, with required consultation across national security agencies and notice to the President through the National Security Advisor upon designation.
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 $125 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. The Secretary of State is also directed to publish this memorandum in the Federal Register.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
Delegation of Authority Under Section 506(a)(1) and 614(a)(1) of the Foreign Assistance Act of 1961
This memorandum delegates presidential authority to the Secretary of State to direct a $275 million defense drawdown for Ukraine under the Foreign Assistance Act, plus authority to waive legal restrictions on $24 million in additional assistance to Ukraine. It is a routine but significant foreign military assistance delegation.
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 $400 million in Department of Defense defense articles, services, and military education and training for assistance to Ukraine under Section 506(a)(1) of the Foreign Assistance Act of 1961.
Presidential Determination Pursuant to Section 1245(d)(4)(B) and (C) of the National Defense Authorization Act for Fiscal Year 2012
This determination continues a long-standing policy by finding that global petroleum supplies from non-Iranian sources are sufficient to allow foreign financial institutions to significantly reduce purchases of Iranian oil without harming oil markets. This sustains the sanctions framework under Section 1245 of the FY2012 NDAA, which conditions access to the U.S. financial system on countries significantly reducing Iranian oil imports.
Delegation of Authority Under Section 614(a)(1) of the Foreign Assistance Act of 1961
The President delegates authority to the Secretary of State to determine whether up to $145 million in assistance to Ukraine is important to U.S. security interests, allowing such assistance to proceed without regard to certain legal restrictions under the Foreign Assistance Act of 1961.
Delegation of Authority Under Section 506(a)(2) of the Foreign Assistance Act of 1961
This memorandum delegates presidential authority to the Secretary of State to direct the drawdown of up to $60 million in U.S. government articles, services, and military education and training to provide anti-crime and counternarcotics assistance to countries contributing personnel to the Multinational Security Support Mission for Haiti and to the Haitian National Police.
Delegation of Authority Under Section 506(a)(2) 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 $10 million in U.S. government articles, services, and military education/training to provide anti-crime and counternarcotics assistance to Haiti under the Foreign Assistance Act. It is a targeted, limited delegation for a specific foreign policy purpose with no stated deadline.
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 $126 million in assistance to Ukraine is important to U.S. security interests, allowing such assistance to bypass certain statutory restrictions under section 614(a)(1) of the Foreign Assistance Act of 1961.
Delegation of Authority Under Section 1(j)(4) of the State Department Basic Authorities Act of 1956
This memorandum delegates presidential authority to the Secretary of State to submit congressional justifications for renewing temporary appointments at the Department of State under the State Department Basic Authorities Act of 1956. It is a routine procedural delegation with no policy changes or substantive directives.
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 $20 million in assistance to Ukraine is important to U.S. security interests, allowing such aid to bypass certain statutory restrictions under section 614(a)(1) of the Foreign Assistance Act of 1961. The delegation enables expedited foreign assistance by waiving provisions of law that would otherwise constrain aid to Ukraine.
Suspension of Entry as Immigrants and Nonimmigrants of Persons Enabling Corruption
This proclamation suspends entry into the United States, as immigrants or nonimmigrants, of persons who enable or facilitate significant corruption—including money laundering and obstruction of justice—and their immediate family members. The Secretary of State has sole discretion to identify covered individuals, with implementation shared between State (visas) and Homeland Security (entry), and includes exceptions for lawful permanent residents, asylees, refugees, and cases where entry serves U.S. law enforcement interests.
Presidential Determination on the Proposed Agreement for Cooperation Between the Government of the United States of America and the Government of the Republic of the Philippines Concerning Peaceful Uses of Nuclear Energy
President Biden approved a nuclear cooperation agreement with the Philippines under Section 123 of the Atomic Energy Act, finding it promotes common defense and security without unreasonable risk. The Secretary of State is directed to execute the agreement and publish this determination in the Federal Register.
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 significant reductions in Iranian oil purchases through foreign financial institutions. It continues the policy foundation for maintaining sanctions pressure on Iranian petroleum exports under the 2012 NDAA.
Presidential Determination on Refugee Admissions for Fiscal Year 2024
This presidential determination sets the annual refugee admissions ceiling at 125,000 for Fiscal Year 2024, with regional allocations across five geographic areas. It also designates certain in-country populations—including persons in Cuba, Eurasia and the Baltics, Iraq, El Salvador, Guatemala, and Honduras—as eligible to be considered refugees for U.S. admission purposes. The Secretary of State is authorized to transfer unused regional allocations after notifying Congress, and to publish the determination in the Federal Register.
Presidential Determination With Respect to the Efforts of Foreign Governments Regarding Trafficking in Persons
This determination imposes foreign assistance restrictions for FY 2024 on 17 governments that fail to meet minimum standards against human trafficking under the Trafficking Victims Protection Act, with partial waivers granted for certain countries and programs. It also extends similar restrictions to Curaçao and Sint Maarten and directs U.S. representatives at multilateral development banks to vote against loans to designated countries.
Continuance of Certain Federal Advisory Committees and Amendments to Other Executive Orders
This executive order extends 37 federal advisory committees until September 30, 2025, delegates presidential FACA functions to agency heads, and amends two prior executive orders—expanding the Asian American, Native Hawaiian, and Pacific Islander commission's outreach role and increasing the President's Committee on the Arts and the Humanities membership from 25 to 30 while adding similar liaison functions.
Delegation of Authority Under Section 614(a)(1) and Section 506(a)(1) of the Foreign Assistance Act of 1961
President Biden delegates authority to the Secretary of State to approve approximately $128 million in security assistance to Ukraine under emergency provisions of the Foreign Assistance Act, bypassing normal congressional restrictions. The delegation covers both direct assistance (Section 614(a)(1)) and Pentagon drawdown of defense articles and services (Section 506(a)(1)).
Delegation of Authority Under Section 404(c) of the Child Soldiers Prevention Act of 2008
This memorandum delegates presidential authority to the Secretary of State for Fiscal Year 2024 to waive child-soldier-related prohibitions against Rwanda and Turkey under the Child Soldiers Prevention Act of 2008, specifically allowing Foreign Military Financing and Excess Defense Articles for Turkey, and requires notification to Congress and Federal Register publication of these waivers.
Presidential Determination and Certification With Respect to the Child Soldiers Prevention Act of 2008
President Biden waived Child Soldiers Prevention Act prohibitions for Egypt, Turkey, Libya, Somalia, Democratic Republic of the Congo, Central African Republic, and Yemen to allow continued military assistance including IMET, peacekeeping operations, and commercial arms sales. A narrow waiver was also granted for Russia solely for International Space Station-related commercial licenses.
Presidential Determination on Major Drug Transit or Major Drug Illicit Countries for Fiscal Year 2024
This annual determination identifies 23 countries as major drug transit or major illicit drug producing countries for FY2024, including the People's Republic of China for the first time due to a new statutory definition covering precursor chemicals. It designates Bolivia, Burma, and Venezuela as having 'failed demonstrably' in counterdrug obligations, while removing Afghanistan from that list based on reported progress in reducing opium cultivation.
Continuation of U.S. Drug Interdiction Assistance to the Government of Colombia
This determination certifies that Colombia meets statutory conditions for U.S. assistance in aerial drug interdiction, continuing authority under the 1995 NDAA for the Defense Department to share intelligence and support Colombian forces in intercepting aircraft suspected of drug trafficking. The certification requires Colombia to have procedures protecting against innocent loss of life, including warning protocols before use of force.
Delegation of Authority Under Section 506(a)(3) of the Foreign Assistance Act of 1961
This memorandum delegates presidential authority to the Secretary of State to direct a drawdown of up to $345 million in Department of Defense defense articles, services, and military education and training to provide assistance to Taiwan under the Foreign Assistance Act of 1961.
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 $400 million in Defense Department defense articles, services, and military education and training for Ukraine under Section 506(a)(1) of the Foreign Assistance Act of 1961. The Secretary of State is also delegated authority to make the required determinations for such drawdowns, and is directed to publish the memorandum in the Federal Register.
Delegation of Authority Under Section 506(a)(1) and Section 614(a)(1) of the Foreign Assistance Act of 1961
President Biden delegates to the Secretary of State the authority to direct a drawdown of up to $800 million in defense articles and services for Ukraine under the Foreign Assistance Act, plus authority to waive legal restrictions on up to $122 million in additional assistance. This is a procedural delegation of existing presidential authorities to a cabinet member.
Delegation of Authority Under Section 506(a)(1) of the Foreign Assistance Act of 1961
President Biden delegates to the Secretary of State the authority to direct a drawdown of up to $500 million in DOD defense articles, services, and military education/training to provide assistance to Ukraine under Section 506(a)(1) of the Foreign Assistance Act of 1961. The Secretary is directed to publish this memorandum in the Federal Register.
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 $325 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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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 the drawdown of up to $325 million in U.S. defense articles, services, and military education/training to provide assistance to Ukraine under Section 506(a)(1) of the Foreign Assistance Act of 1961.
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 $500 million in Defense Department articles, services, and military education/training to provide assistance to Ukraine under Section 506(a)(1) of the Foreign Assistance Act of 1961. It requires publication in the Federal Register.
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 $350 million in U.S. defense articles, services, and military education and training to provide assistance to Ukraine. The delegation includes authority to make the required statutory determinations for such a drawdown.
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 $400 million in Defense Department defense articles, services, and military education and training to provide assistance to Ukraine under the Foreign Assistance Act. It also authorizes the Secretary to make the required determinations for such a drawdown.
Unexpected Urgent Refugee and Migration Needs
President Biden authorized up to $50 million from the U.S. Emergency Refugee and Migration Assistance Fund for humanitarian aid to refugees and internally displaced persons affected by the February 2023 earthquakes in Turkey and Syria, channeled through international and nongovernmental organizations. The Secretary of State is directed to submit the determination to Congress with a Justification and publish it in the Federal Register.
Delegation of Authority Under Sections 506(a)(1) and 552(c)(2) of the Foreign Assistance Act of 1961
This memorandum delegates presidential authority to the Secretary of State to direct drawdowns of up to $450 million in Defense Department military articles, services, and training, plus up to $10 million in commodities and services from any federal agency, to provide assistance to Ukraine under the Foreign Assistance Act of 1961.
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 $425 million in Department of Defense defense articles, services, and military education and training for assistance to Ukraine under Section 506(a)(1) of the Foreign Assistance Act of 1961.
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 $2.5 billion in Department of Defense defense articles, services, and military education and training to provide assistance to Ukraine under the Foreign Assistance Act of 1961. It also requires the Secretary of State to make the determinations necessary to direct such drawdowns.
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 $2.85 billion 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. The Secretary of State is also authorized to make the required determinations for such drawdowns and to publish this memorandum in the Federal Register.
Delegation of Authority Under Section 506(a)(1) of the Foreign Assistance Act of 1961
This memorandum delegates presidential authority under the Foreign Assistance Act to the Secretary of State, allowing up to $1 billion in Pentagon defense articles, services, and military training to be drawn down for Ukraine assistance. It requires publication in the Federal Register but contains no additional conditions or reporting requirements.
Establishing the President's Advisory Council on African Diaspora Engagement in the United States
This executive order creates a 12-member advisory council within the State Department to advise the President on strengthening U.S. ties with African Diaspora communities, including African Americans and African immigrants. The council is tasked with recommending strategies on equity, cultural exchange, trade, and socioeconomic well-being, with quarterly meetings required.
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 $275 million in Defense Department military equipment, services, and training to provide assistance to Ukraine under the Foreign Assistance Act. It is a procedural delegation for an existing aid mechanism, not a new policy creation.
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 $400 million in Defense Department 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.
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 Department of Defense defense articles, services, and military education and training to provide assistance to Ukraine. The delegation is made under Section 506(a)(1) of the Foreign Assistance Act of 1961.
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 $275 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.
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 $725 million in Department of Defense defense articles, services, and military education and training to provide assistance to Ukraine under the Foreign Assistance Act of 1961.
Presidential Determination With Respect to the Efforts of Foreign Governments Regarding Trafficking in Persons
This determination imposes foreign assistance restrictions on 17 governments for FY 2023 for failing to meet minimum standards against human trafficking, with partial waivers for certain countries to allow specific programs. It also adds Curacao and Sint Maarten to the restricted list through discretionary presidential action beyond the statutory framework.
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 $625 million in Pentagon defense articles, services, and military training to provide assistance to Ukraine under the Foreign Assistance Act. It is a procedural delegation for ongoing military support to Ukraine.
Promoting the Arts, the Humanities, and Museum and Library Services
This executive order establishes the President's Committee on the Arts and the Humanities within the Institute of Museum and Library Services to advise on cultural policy, and directs 25 federal agencies and White House offices to coordinate with the NEA, NEH, and IMLS on arts and humanities initiatives. The Committee is advisory, composed of federal agency heads and up to 25 presidential appointees, and terminates after two years unless extended.
Presidential Determination on Refugee Admissions for Fiscal Year 2023
This determination sets the U.S. refugee admissions ceiling at 125,000 for Fiscal Year 2023, with regional allocations across five geographic areas plus a 5,000-person unallocated reserve. It also designates specific in-country populations (Cuba, Eurasia/Baltics, Iraq, El Salvador/Guatemala/Honduras, and certain embassy-identified persons) as eligible for refugee consideration under the Lautenberg Amendment provisions.
Delegation of Authority Under Section 610 of the Foreign Assistance Act of 1961, as Amended
This memorandum delegates presidential authority to the Secretary of State to transfer up to $130 million in Fiscal Year 2020 Foreign Military Financing funds to the Economic Support Fund, with $90 million directed to international energy and climate security objectives and $40 million for assistance to the Pacific Islands.
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 $600 million in Defense Department 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.
Presidential Determination on Major Drug Transit or Major Illicit Drug Producing Countries for Fiscal Year 2023
This annual statutory determination identifies 22 countries as major drug transit or illicit drug producing countries for FY2023 and designates Afghanistan, Bolivia, Burma, and Venezuela as having failed demonstrably to meet international counternarcotics obligations. Despite these designations, the President waives potential aid sanctions by finding that U.S. programs supporting these four countries remain vital to national interests. The document outlines priority focus areas including synthetic drugs, fentanyl precursor chemicals, and U.S.-Mexico cooperation under the Bicentennial Framework.
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 $675 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 to facilitate military aid to Ukraine.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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 $450 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. The Secretary is also directed to publish the memorandum in the Federal Register.
Establishment of the White House Task Force to Address Online Harassment and Abuse
This memorandum establishes a White House Task Force co-chaired by the Gender Policy Council and National Security Council to coordinate federal efforts against technology-facilitated gender-based violence, including online harassment, deepfakes, and doxing targeting women and LGBTQI+ individuals. The Task Force must deliver an Initial Blueprint within 180 days, a 1-Year Report within one year of that blueprint, and annual follow-up reports thereafter.
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 $350 million in U.S. defense articles, services, and military education/training to provide assistance to Ukraine under Section 506(a)(1) of the Foreign Assistance Act of 1961.
Delegation of Authority Under the European Energy Security and Diversification Act of 2019
This memorandum delegates to the Secretary of State the presidential authority under section 2004(e)(1)(C) of the European Energy Security and Diversification Act of 2019, which relates to U.S. support for European energy security and diversification efforts. The delegation also automatically applies to any future substantially similar statutory provisions.
Delegation of Authority Under Section 506(a)(1) of the Foreign Assistance Act of 1961
This memorandum delegates presidential authority under the Foreign Assistance Act to the Secretary of State to direct a drawdown of up to $700 million in Defense Department defense articles, services, and military education/training for Ukraine assistance. It requires publication in the Federal Register but contains no other conditions or deadlines.
Designation of Colombia as a Major Non-NATO Ally
President Biden designated Colombia as a Major Non-NATO Ally under the Foreign Assistance Act and Arms Export Control Act, making it eligible for prioritized defense cooperation, expedited arms sales, and certain military benefits short of full NATO membership. The Secretary of State was directed to publish the determination in the Federal Register.
Presidential Determination Pursuant to Section 1245(d)(4)(B) and (C) of the National Defense Authorization Act for Fiscal Year 2012
This determination continues a long-standing presidential finding required by the 2012 NDAA that there is sufficient global petroleum supply from non-Iranian sources to allow foreign countries to significantly reduce Iranian oil purchases. It maintains the legal foundation for U.S. sanctions on foreign financial institutions that facilitate Iranian petroleum transactions, preserving the maximum pressure sanctions architecture without altering policy.
Delegation of Authority Under Section 506(a)(1) and Section 614(a)(1) of the Foreign Assistance Act of 1961
This memorandum delegates to the Secretary of State the President's authority under two provisions of the Foreign Assistance Act of 1961 to provide up to $150 million in security assistance to Ukraine without regard to certain statutory restrictions, and to direct a $150 million drawdown of Defense Department military equipment and services for Ukraine.
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 $800 million in U.S. defense articles, services, and military education/training to provide assistance to Ukraine under the Foreign Assistance Act. This is a procedural delegation of existing presidential authority to expedite military aid.
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 $800 million in Department of Defense defense articles, services, and military education and training to assist Ukraine. It invokes section 506(a)(1) of the Foreign Assistance Act of 1961, which allows emergency presidential drawdowns without congressional appropriation.
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 $100 million in U.S. defense articles, services, and military education/training to provide assistance to Ukraine under the Foreign Assistance Act. This is a procedural delegation of existing presidential authority for emergency military aid.
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 $800 million in U.S. defense articles, services, and military education/training to provide assistance to Ukraine under the Foreign Assistance Act. It enables rapid military aid without requiring additional congressional appropriations at the time of transfer.
Delegation of Authority Under Section 552(c)(2) of the Foreign Assistance Act of 1961
President Biden delegated to the Secretary of State the authority to direct a drawdown of up to $10 million in U.S. government commodities and services to provide assistance to Ukraine under the Foreign Assistance Act of 1961. The memorandum also requires publication in the Federal Register.
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 $200 million in Defense Department defense articles, services, and military education and training to provide assistance to Ukraine. The delegation is made under section 506(a)(1) of the Foreign Assistance Act of 1961.
Designation of the State of Qatar as a Major Non- NATO Ally
President Biden designated Qatar as a Major Non-NATO Ally under the Foreign Assistance Act of 1961 and Arms Export Control Act, granting Qatar preferential access to U.S. defense equipment and security cooperation benefits. The Secretary of State was directed to publish the determination in the Federal Register.
Delegation of Authority Under Section 506(a)(1) and Section 614(a)(1) of the Foreign Assistance Act of 1961
This memorandum delegates presidential authority to the Secretary of State to provide immediate military assistance to Ukraine, including up to $250 million in assistance without regard to certain legal restrictions and up to $350 million in Defense Department drawdown of defense articles, services, and military training. The delegation was issued on February 25, 2022, the day after Russia's full-scale invasion of Ukraine.
Unexpected Urgent Refugee and Migration Needs
President Biden authorized up to $1.2 billion from the U.S. Emergency Refugee and Migration Assistance Fund to support Operation Allies Welcome and related efforts for Afghan evacuees at risk following the 2021 withdrawal. The determination directs the Secretary of State to submit it to Congress with accompanying justification and publish it in the Federal Register.
Adjusting Imports of Steel Into the United States
This proclamation replaces the 25 percent tariff on EU steel imports with a tariff-rate quota system allowing 3.3 million metric tons of EU steel to enter duty-free through December 31, 2023, provided the steel is melted and poured in the EU. It also renews FY2021 exclusions for two years, mandates a review of the steel and aluminum exclusion process, and requires U.S.-EU negotiations on global steel and aluminum arrangements by October 31, 2023.
Suspension of Entry as Immigrants and Nonimmigrants of Certain Additional Persons Who Pose a Risk of Transmitting Coronavirus Disease 2019
This proclamation suspends entry into the United States for noncitizens who were physically present in eight Southern African countries (Botswana, Eswatini, Lesotho, Malawi, Mozambique, Namibia, South Africa, and Zimbabwe) during the 14 days before entry, due to concerns about the Omicron COVID-19 variant. The restrictions took effect November 29, 2021, with exemptions for lawful permanent residents, certain family members of U.S. citizens/residents, and other specified categories.
Suspension of Entry as Immigrants and Nonimmigrants of Persons Responsible for Policies or Actions That Threaten Democracy in Nicaragua
This proclamation suspends entry into the United States, as immigrants and nonimmigrants, of Nicaraguan government officials, security services members, judges, prosecutors, prison officials, municipal officials, and their family members who are responsible for undermining democratic institutions or committing human rights abuses. The Secretary of State has sole discretion to identify covered individuals, with implementation split between State (visas) and Homeland Security (entry).
Delegation of Functions and Authorities Under Section 1299F(i) of the William M. (Mac) Thornberry National Defense Authorization Act for Fiscal Year 2021
This memorandum delegates to the Secretary of State all presidential functions and authorities under Section 1299F(i) of the FY2021 National Defense Authorization Act. The provision concerns the Secretary's authority to make determinations regarding sanctions related to the construction of Nord Stream 2 and other Russian energy export pipelines.
Unexpected Urgent Refugee and Migration Needs
President Biden authorized up to $976.1 million from the U.S. Emergency Refugee and Migration Assistance Fund to support Operation Allies Welcome, aiding Afghan refugees and others at risk following the U.S. withdrawal from Afghanistan. The funds may go to international organizations, NGOs, foreign governments, and U.S. agencies for relocation and related expenses.
White House Initiative on Advancing Educational Equity, Excellence, and Economic Opportunity for Black Americans
This executive order establishes a White House Initiative within the Department of Education to advance educational equity and economic opportunity for Black Americans through interagency coordination, evidence-based policy, and a Presidential Advisory Commission. It revokes a 2012 Obama-era initiative on the same topic, expanding the scope to explicitly include economic opportunity and workforce development alongside K-12 and higher education.
Presidential Determination and Certification With Respect to the Child Soldiers Prevention Act of 2008
President Biden waived Child Soldiers Prevention Act restrictions on military assistance to Iraq, Nigeria, Pakistan, Turkey, DRC, Libya, Somalia, Yemen, and South Sudan, certifying these governments are taking effective steps to address child soldier use. The determination allows continued International Military Education and Training (IMET), Peacekeeping Operations (PKO) assistance, 10 U.S.C. 333 support, and direct commercial sales licenses that would otherwise be prohibited.
Presidential Determination on Refugee Admissions for Fiscal Year 2022
This presidential determination sets the U.S. refugee admissions ceiling at 125,000 for Fiscal Year 2022, with regional allocations across six geographic areas. It also designates specific in-country populations (Cuba, Eurasia/Baltics, Iraq, El Salvador/Guatemala/Honduras, and certain embassy-identified persons) as eligible for refugee consideration under the Lautenberg Amendment and related authorities.
Presidential Determination on Major Drug Transit or Major Illicit Drug Producing Countries for Fiscal Year 2022
This determination identifies 22 countries as major drug transit or illicit drug producing countries for FY2022, with Bolivia and Venezuela designated as having 'failed demonstrably' to meet international counternarcotics obligations. It directs the Secretary of State to submit the designation and justifications to Congress and publish in the Federal Register, while outlining the Biden Administration's drug policy priorities including synthetic drug cooperation with Mexico, Colombia, China, and India.
Delegation of Authorities Under Sections 552(c)(2) and 506(a)(1) of the Foreign Assistance Act of 1961
This memorandum delegates presidential authorities to the Secretary of State to direct drawdowns of up to $25 million in U.S. government commodities/services and up to $22 million in Department of Defense defense articles and services for immediate assistance to the Lebanese Armed Forces. The Secretary of State is also authorized to make required congressional notifications and determinations.
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 $60 million in Defense Department articles, services, and military education/training for Ukraine assistance. It is a routine procedural delegation of existing statutory authority with no new policy creation.
Unexpected Urgent Refugee and Migration Needs
This presidential determination authorizes up to $500 million from the U.S. Emergency Refugee and Migration Assistance Fund to address urgent refugee and migration needs stemming from the Afghanistan crisis, including for Special Immigrant Visa applicants. The funds may be distributed bilaterally, multilaterally, through international organizations, NGOs, foreign governments, and U.S. agencies.
Continuation of U.S. Drug Interdiction Assistance to the Government of Colombia
This presidential determination certifies that Colombia meets statutory conditions for U.S. support of aerial drug interdiction, continuing authority under a 1995 NDAA provision. It enables ongoing assistance for intercepting aircraft suspected of illicit drug trafficking in Colombian airspace.
Delegation of Authority Under Section 506(a)(2) of the Foreign Assistance Act of 1961
This memorandum delegates to the Secretary of State the authority to draw down up to $200 million in U.S. government articles, services, and military education/training to assist refugees, conflict victims, and Special Immigrant Visa applicants affected by the situation in Afghanistan. The delegation includes the authority to make required determinations and congressional notifications under the Foreign Assistance Act of 1961.
Unexpected Urgent Refugee and Migration Needs
President Biden authorized up to $100 million from the U.S. Emergency Refugee and Migration Assistance Fund to address urgent refugee and migration needs arising from the situation in Afghanistan, including Special Immigrant Visa applicants. The determination supersedes an earlier June 2021 determination and directs the Secretary of State to submit it to Congress with accompanying justification and publish it in the Federal Register.
Unexpected Urgent Refugee and Migration Needs
President Biden authorized up to $46 million from the U.S. Emergency Refugee and Migration Assistance Fund to address urgent humanitarian needs of vulnerable refugees and migrants in Central America and third countries in the region, to be administered through the State Department's Bureau of Population, Refugees, and Migration via contributions to international organizations.
Establishment of the Climate Change Support Office
This executive order creates a temporary Climate Change Support Office (CCSO) within the Department of State to coordinate U.S. diplomatic efforts on climate change, supporting the Special Presidential Envoy for Climate and integrating climate issues across foreign policy. The office is established under 5 U.S.C. 3161 as a temporary organization with a Director selected by the Secretary of State, and will terminate at the maximum period allowed by that statute unless ended sooner.
Emergency Presidential Determination on Refugee Admissions for Fiscal Year 2021
This determination raises the FY 2021 refugee admissions ceiling from 15,000 to 62,500 due to an unforeseen emergency refugee situation, while adjusting regional allocations. It supersedes the numeric caps in Presidential Determination 2021-05 but retains its other provisions, directing the Secretary of State to publish it in the Federal Register.
Suspension of Entry as Nonimmigrants of Certain Additional Persons Who Pose a Risk of Transmitting Coronavirus Disease 2019
This proclamation suspends entry into the United States as nonimmigrants for noncitizens who were physically present in India during the 14 days before entry, effective May 4, 2021, due to widespread COVID-19 transmission and concerning variants. It includes exemptions for lawful permanent residents, certain family members of U.S. citizens/residents, crew members, diplomats, and others, with monthly review by HHS to recommend continuation, modification, or termination.
Emergency Presidential Determination on Refugee Admissions for Fiscal Year 2021
This determination revises the FY 2021 refugee admissions cap and regional allocations, superseding the Trump administration's earlier determination (PD 2021-02). It raises the total refugee ceiling to 15,000 and expands eligibility to include persons from Burma, DRC, Ethiopia, Hong Kong, Xinjiang, South Sudan, Syria, Venezuela, Cuba, Eurasia and the Baltics, Iraq, Honduras, Guatemala, and El Salvador, while requiring consistency with Biden's EO 14013 on refugee resettlement.
Creating a Comprehensive Regional Framework To Address the Causes of Migration, To Manage Migration Throughout North and Central America, and To Provide Safe and Orderly Processing of Asylum Seekers at the United States Border
This executive order establishes a comprehensive regional approach to migration from Central America by directing the creation of two major strategies—one addressing root causes of migration in the Northern Triangle and another for collaborative regional migration management. It also restores and expands asylum processing at the U.S. border, revokes multiple Trump-era immigration policies including the Migrant Protection Protocols and border wall construction orders, and sets specific deadlines for regulatory reviews on asylum eligibility and expedited removal procedures.
Ending Discriminatory Bans on Entry to the United States
This proclamation revokes the Trump administration's travel ban executive orders and proclamations (EO 13780, Proclamations 9645, 9723, and 9983) that restricted entry from primarily Muslim and African countries. It directs the resumption of visa processing, requires reports on clearing backlogs and strengthening vetting partnerships, and mandates reviews of screening procedures and information-sharing practices.
Presidential Determination on the Pursuant to Section 1245(d)(4)(B) and (C) of the National Defense Authorization Act for FY 2012
President Trump determined that global petroleum supplies from non-Iranian sources remain sufficient to allow significant reductions in Iranian oil purchases, continuing a sanctions mechanism under the 2012 NDAA. The finding maintains the legal foundation for pressuring foreign buyers to cut Iranian oil imports.
Delegation of Authority Under Section 614(a)(2) of the Foreign Assistance Act of 1961
This memorandum delegates to the Secretary of State the authority to determine whether up to $6.8 million in cluster munitions technology sales to South Korea is vital to U.S. national security interests, bypassing normal legal restrictions under the Foreign Assistance Act. The delegation is contingent on fulfilling section 614(a)(3) notification requirements.
Rebranding United States Foreign Assistance To Advance American Influence
This executive order requires all U.S. foreign assistance to be branded as "American aid" using a single presidentially-selected logo. It mandates rulemaking and agency compliance within 120 days, with annual reporting on implementation.
Delegation of Authority Under Section 506(a)(1) of the Foreign Assistance Act of 1961, as Amended
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 $18 million in Defense Department articles, services, and military training to support Philippine counterterrorism operations. The Secretary is also delegated authority to make the required determinations for such a drawdown.
Establishing the President's Advisory 1776 Commission
This executive order creates a 20-member advisory commission to promote patriotic education about America's 1776 founding, requiring a report within one year and prioritizing federal grants toward civics programs. It also directs agencies to monitor Constitution Day compliance in federally funded schools and affirms federal non-interference in local curriculum control.
Certification Pursuant to Section 6(E) of the Comprehensive Peace inSudan Act of 2004 (Public Law 108-497), as Amended by the DarfurPeace and Accountability Act of 2006 (Public Law 109-344)
On October 26, 2020, President Trump certified to Congress that Sudan's Civilian-Led Transitional Government had taken demonstrable steps required by the Comprehensive Peace in Sudan Act and Darfur Peace and Accountability Act, including human rights commitments, humanitarian access, militia demobilization, and cooperation with international monitors. This certification was necessary to avoid mandatory sanctions and restrictions on U.S. assistance to Sudan.
Delegation of Authority Under Section 404(c) of the Child Soldiers Prevention Act of 2008
This memorandum delegates presidential authority to the Secretary of State to waive prohibitions under the Child Soldiers Prevention Act of 2008 for Sudan and Mali, allowing continued U.S. security assistance to those countries despite their use of child soldiers, provided certain determinations and congressional notifications are made.
Presidential Determination and Certification With Respect to the Child Soldiers Prevention Act of 2008
This determination waives Child Soldiers Prevention Act prohibitions on U.S. military assistance to Afghanistan, Cameroon, Iraq, Libya, Nigeria, Democratic Republic of the Congo, Somalia, South Sudan, and Yemen, allowing continued provision of International Military Education and Training (IMET), Peacekeeping Operations (PKO), and other security assistance. The President certifies these governments are taking effective steps to address child soldier issues despite the waivers.
Presidential Determination With Respect to the Efforts of Foreign Governments Regarding Trafficking in Persons
This determination applies sanctions under the Trafficking Victims Protection Act for FY 2021, withholding nonhumanitarian, nontrade-related assistance from countries failing to meet minimum anti-trafficking standards (Burundi, China, Cuba, DPRK, Eritrea, Iran, Nicaragua, Russia, Syria) and restricting educational/cultural exchanges for some. It also instructs U.S. representatives at multilateral development banks to vote against loans to designated countries, while granting partial waivers for COVID-19, Ebola, anti-trafficking programs, and specific countries including Afghanistan, Burma, and others.
Presidential Determination on Major Drug Transit or Major Illicit Drug Producing Countries for Fiscal Year 2021
This determination identifies 22 countries as major drug transit or illicit drug producing countries for FY2021 and designates Bolivia and the Maduro regime in Venezuela as having 'failed demonstrably' to meet international counternarcotics obligations. It includes conditional threats to maintain or escalate designations based on future performance, particularly for Mexico.
Continuation of the Exercise of Certain Authorities Under the Trading With the Enemy Act
This presidential determination extends for one year the exercise of authorities under the Trading With the Enemy Act (TWEA) with respect to Cuba, continuing economic sanctions implemented through the Cuban Assets Control Regulations. The continuation maintains the long-standing embargo framework, with authorities now set to expire on September 14, 2021.
Revision to United States Marine Scientific Research Policy
This proclamation changes U.S. policy to require advance authorization for all foreign marine scientific research in the U.S. Exclusive Economic Zone (EEZ) and on its continental shelf, reversing the prior policy of allowing such research without consent. The Secretary of State leads implementation with Intelligence Community support and interagency information sharing.
Delegation of Authority To Submit to the Congress the Notifications and Explanations Specified in the Resolution of Advice and Consent to Ratification of the Agreement Between the United States of America and the International Atomic Energy Agency for the Application of Safeguards in the United States of America
This memorandum delegates to the Secretary of State the President's authority to submit specific notifications and explanations to Congress regarding a 1977 International Atomic Energy Agency safeguards agreement, as required by a 1980 Senate resolution of advice and consent to ratification.
Continuation of U.S. Drug Interdiction Assistance to the Government of Colombia
This presidential determination certifies that Colombia meets statutory conditions for U.S. assistance in interdicting aircraft suspected of illicit drug trafficking in Colombian airspace. It continues a long-standing drug interdiction assistance program originally authorized by a 1995 defense law.
Delegation of Authority Under the Better Utilization of Investments Leading to Development Act of 2018
This memorandum delegates presidential authority to the Secretary of State to certify that providing development support to upper-middle-income countries under the BUILD Act serves U.S. national economic or foreign policy interests. The delegation is forward-looking, applying to any future substantially similar statutory provisions.
Suspension of Entry as Nonimmigrants of Certain Students and Researchers From the People's Republic of China
This proclamation suspends entry of certain Chinese nationals on F or J visas (students and researchers beyond undergraduate level) who have ties to entities supporting China's 'military-civil fusion strategy.' It took effect June 1, 2020, with no set expiration date, and directs the Secretaries of State and Homeland Security to implement visa restrictions, review additional measures within 60 days, and consider revoking existing visas for affected individuals already in the U.S.
Suspension of Entry of Immigrants Who Present a Risk to the United States Labor Market During the Economic Recovery Following the 2019 Novel Coronavirus Outbreak
This proclamation suspends entry of most immigrants into the United States for 60 days, effective April 23, 2020, citing COVID-19's economic impact and high unemployment. It exempts lawful permanent residents, healthcare workers, EB-5 investors, spouses and children of U.S. citizens, military members, and others deemed in the national interest.
Establishment of the Interagency Environment Committee for Monitoring and Enforcement Under Section 811 of the United States-Mexico-Canada Agreement Implementation Act
This executive order establishes an Interagency Environment Committee for Monitoring and Enforcement to coordinate U.S. efforts to monitor and enforce environmental obligations under the USMCA trade agreement, specifically assessing Mexico's and Canada's environmental laws and policies and requesting enforcement actions when needed. The Committee is chaired by the U.S. Trade Representative and includes representatives from 10 federal agencies plus optional additional agencies.
Adjusting Imports of Derivative Aluminum Articles and Derivative Steel Articles Into the United States
This proclamation expands existing Section 232 tariffs on aluminum (10%) and steel (25%) to cover derivative articles—specific downstream products like steel nails, aluminum wire/cables, and auto body stampings—effective February 8, 2020. The action aims to prevent circumvention of the original 2018 tariffs by foreign producers who had shifted to exporting finished derivative products instead of raw metals.
Presidential Determination on Waiving a Restriction on United States Assistance to Bolivia Under Section 706 of the Foreign Relations Authorization Act, Fiscal Year 2003
President Trump waived a statutory restriction under Section 706 of the Foreign Relations Authorization Act to allow U.S. assistance to Bolivia in Fiscal Year 2020, certifying such aid as vital to U.S. national interests. The Secretary of State was directed to submit the determination with justification to Congress and publish it in the Federal Register.
Presidential Determination on Refugee Admissions for Fiscal Year 2020
This determination sets the FY2020 refugee admissions cap at 18,000, the lowest level in modern U.S. history, with specific regional allocations and transfer authority. It also designates certain in-country populations (Cuba, Eurasia/Baltics, Iraq, Northern Triangle countries, and exceptional embassy-identified cases) as eligible for refugee processing without requiring flight to a third country.
Presidential Determination and Certification With Respect to the Child Soldiers Prevention Act of 2008
This determination waives Child Soldiers Prevention Act prohibitions on U.S. security assistance to Afghanistan, Iraq, Democratic Republic of the Congo, Mali, Somalia, South Sudan, and Yemen, certifying these governments are taking effective steps to address child soldier use. It allows continued military training, peacekeeping support, and some direct commercial arms sales despite CSPA restrictions.
Presidential Determination With Respect to the Efforts of Foreign Governments Regarding Trafficking in Persons
This determination imposes sanctions under the Trafficking Victims Protection Act by withholding nonhumanitarian, nontrade-related U.S. assistance from 11 countries for FY 2020 and restricting educational/cultural exchanges with 4 additional countries, while also directing U.S. representatives at multilateral development banks to vote against loans to 13 countries. It includes partial waivers for Ebola response, anti-trafficking programs, and specific assistance to Burma, DRC, Saudi Arabia, South Sudan, Belarus, Bhutan, Comoros, PNG, Turkmenistan, and Venezuela.
Suspension of Entry as Immigrants and Nonimmigrants of Persons Responsible for Policies or Actions That Threaten Venezuela's Democratic Institutions
This proclamation suspends entry into the United States as immigrants or nonimmigrants for senior Venezuelan regime officials, military officers at the rank of colonel and above, members of the National Constituent Assembly, and others who support or benefit from policies undermining Venezuela's democratic institutions. The Secretary of State identifies covered individuals and can grant exceptions, while the Secretary of Homeland Security handles entry implementation.
Presidential Determination on Major Drug Transit or Major Illicit Drug Producing Countries for Fiscal Year 2020
This annual determination identifies 22 countries as major drug transit or illicit drug producing countries for FY2020, with specific designations that Bolivia and the Maduro regime in Venezuela failed demonstrably to meet international counternarcotics obligations. It also includes a warning that Mexico could face similar designation without further progress, sets a joint 5-year coca reduction goal with Colombia, and determines that U.S. support for Venezuela's interim government is vital to national interests.
Designation of the Federative Republic of Brazil as a Major Non-NATO Ally
This determination designates Brazil as a Major Non-NATO Ally (MNNA) under section 517 of the Foreign Assistance Act of 1961 and the Arms Export Control Act, making it eligible for certain defense and security cooperation benefits. The Secretary of State is directed to publish the determination in the Federal Register.
Blocking Property and Suspending Entry of Certain Persons Contributing to the Situation in Mali
This executive order declares a national emergency and imposes sanctions targeting individuals and entities contributing to instability in Mali, including through terrorism, human rights abuses, drug trafficking, and obstruction of peace agreements. It blocks property of designated persons under U.S. jurisdiction and suspends their entry into the United States, implementing U.S. obligations under UN Security Council resolutions.
Delegation of Authority Under the Asia Reassurance Initiative Act of 2018
This memorandum delegates presidential authority under the Asia Reassurance Initiative Act of 2018 to the Secretary of State for establishing a comprehensive Indo-Pacific Energy Strategy, requiring concurrence from the Secretary of Energy. The delegation also applies automatically to any future law containing substantially the same provision.
Collecting Information About Citizenship Status in Connection With the Decennial Census
After the Supreme Court blocked a citizenship question on the 2020 census, this EO directs all federal agencies to share administrative records with the Commerce Department to compile citizenship data through alternative means. It establishes an interagency working group to maximize data sharing and tasks the Commerce Secretary with considering a citizenship question for the 2030 census.
Delegation of Authority Under Section 5 of the United States-Caribbean Strategic Engagement Act of 2016
This memorandum delegates to the Secretary of State the President's authority to submit a report required under Section 5 of the United States-Caribbean Strategic Engagement Act of 2016. It also allows redelegation within the Department of State and applies to any future substantially similar statutory provisions.
Combating High Nonimmigrant Overstay Rates
This presidential memorandum directs the Secretaries of State and Homeland Security and the Attorney General to address high nonimmigrant visa overstay rates, particularly for B-1/B-2 visas from countries with overstay rates exceeding 10 percent. It requires recommendations within 120 days for potential entry suspensions, visa limitations, and admission bonds, plus a 180-day report on Visa Waiver Program compliance efforts.
Delegation of Functions and Authorities Under the Hizballah International Financing Prevention Act of 2015, as Amended, and the Hizballah International Financing Prevention Amendments Act of 2018
This memorandum delegates presidential authorities under two laws targeting Hizballah financing to three officials: the Secretary of State, Secretary of the Treasury, and Director of National Intelligence. It rescinds prior delegations and requires coordination through the National Security Presidential Memorandum-4 process.
Decision on the United States Consulate General in Jerusalem
This memorandum directs the Secretary of State to close the U.S. Consulate General in Jerusalem and merge its functions into the U.S. Embassy to Israel, consolidating diplomatic operations in a single mission.
Suspension of Limitations Under the Jerusalem Embassy Act
This presidential determination suspends for six months certain statutory limitations in the Jerusalem Embassy Act of 1995 that would otherwise penalize the State Department for keeping the U.S. embassy in Jerusalem rather than Tel Aviv. The suspension is justified on national security grounds and requires transmission to Congress with an accompanying report before taking effect.
Delegation of Authority Under Section 614(a)(1) of the Foreign Assistance Act of 1961
President Trump delegated authority to the Secretary of State to determine whether up to $1.3 million in International Military Education and Training (IMET) funds may be used to assist Thailand, bypassing other legal restrictions, contingent on fulfilling section 614(a)(3) requirements of the Foreign Assistance Act of 1961.