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Presidential Determination and Waiver Pursuant to Section 2249a of Title 10, United States Code, and Sections 40 and 40A of the Arms Export Control Act to Support U.S. Special Operations to Combat Terrorism in Syria
This determination waives statutory prohibitions under the Arms Export Control Act and Title 10 to allow the Department of Defense to provide defense articles and services to foreign forces, irregular forces, groups, or individuals supporting U.S. counterterrorism operations in Syria. It delegates congressional notification responsibilities to the Secretaries of State and Defense, requiring 15-day advance notice before exports proceed or waivers take effect.
Presidential Determination Pursuant to Section 570(a) of the Foreign Operations, Export Financing, and Related Programs Appropriations Act, 1997
President Obama certified to Congress that Burma (Myanmar) had made measurable and substantial progress in human rights and democratic governance, as required by a 1997 appropriations law. This determination allowed continued U.S. engagement and prevented mandatory restrictions tied to negative certification.
Suspension of Limitations Under the Jerusalem Embassy Act
President Obama suspended for six months the statutory requirements of the Jerusalem Embassy Act that would have mandated moving the U.S. embassy to Jerusalem and withholding State Department funds. This is the latest in a series of recurring six-month suspensions presidents have issued since 1998 to protect stated national security interests.
Eligibility of the Multinational Force and Observers To Receive Defense Articles and Defense Services Under the Foreign Assistance Act of 1961 and the Arms Export Control Act
This determination finds that providing defense articles and services to the Multinational Force and Observers (MFO)—the peacekeeping force in the Sinai Peninsula—strengthens U.S. security and promotes world peace, thereby making the MFO eligible to receive such assistance under the Foreign Assistance Act of 1961 and the Arms Export Control Act. The Secretary of State is directed to transmit the determination and justification to Congress and publish it 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 renews the statutory finding that global petroleum supplies are sufficient to allow significant reductions in Iranian oil purchases, but explicitly states the U.S. is no longer pursuing such reductions due to JCPOA commitments that took effect on Implementation Day. It maintains the legal framework while acknowledging a policy shift away from pressuring Iran's oil sales.
Advancing the Global Health Security Agenda To Achieve a World Safe and Secure From Infectious Disease Threats
This executive order institutionalizes U.S. participation in the Global Health Security Agenda (GHSA), a multinational initiative to strengthen countries' abilities to prevent, detect, and respond to infectious disease threats. It creates a new interagency council chaired by National Security Council staff, assigns specific roles to 13 agencies, and mandates reporting and external evaluation requirements through 2019.
Advancing the Goals of the Power Africa Initiative to Expand Access to Electricity in Sub- Saharan Africa Through the Establishment of the President's Power Africa Working Group
This executive order establishes a formal interagency structure to advance the Power Africa initiative, which aims to double electricity access in Sub-Saharan Africa by 2030 through 30,000 MW of new capacity and 60 million new connections. It creates a Coordinator position at USAID and a Power Africa Working Group co-chaired by USAID and the NSC to coordinate across 13 federal agencies. The order also directs agencies to facilitate participation of African private sector companies in energy projects.
Delegation of Authority Pursuant to Sections 5, 6(a) and 6(c), and 8(a) of the Global Food Security Act of 2016
This memorandum delegates presidential authorities under the Global Food Security Act of 2016 to USAID's Administrator (sections 5, 6(c), and 8(a)) and jointly to the Secretary of State and USAID Administrator (section 6(a)), while preserving State Department's supervisory and coordination role over foreign assistance programs.
Presidential Determination on Refugee Admissions for Fiscal Year 2017
This determination sets the annual refugee admissions ceiling at 110,000 for Fiscal Year 2017, with specific regional allocations including a 14,000-person unallocated reserve. It also designates certain in-country populations (Cuba, Eurasia/Baltics, Iraq, Honduras/Guatemala/El Salvador, and exceptional embassy-identified cases) as eligible for refugee status consideration under the Lautenberg Amendment and similar authorities.
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 a prohibition on U.S. security assistance to Yemen under the Child Soldiers Prevention Act of 2008, despite Yemen's use of child soldiers. The Secretary is also delegated authority to notify Congress and publish the waiver determination in the Federal Register.
Presidential Determinations With Respect to the Child Soldiers Prevention Act of 2008
This determination waives Child Soldiers Prevention Act (CSPA) prohibitions on U.S. security assistance to six countries: full waivers for Burma, Iraq, and Nigeria; partial waivers for DRC, Rwanda, Somalia, and South Sudan allowing specific programs like military training, peacekeeping support, and counter-atrocity assistance. The Secretary of State is directed to submit the determination and justification to Congress and publish it in the Federal Register.
Presidential Determination on Foreign Governments' Efforts Regarding Trafficking in Persons
This determination applies sanctions and partial waivers under the Trafficking Victims Protection Act of 2000 for FY 2017, restricting non-humanitarian, non-trade-related assistance to 11 countries for failing to meet anti-trafficking standards, while granting national-interest waivers for 22 other countries and specific partial waivers for 7 countries to allow certain programs to continue.
Presidential Determination on Major Drug Transit or Major Illicit Drug Producing Countries for Fiscal Year 2017
This determination identifies 22 countries as major drug transit or illicit drug producing countries for FY 2017, and designates Bolivia, Burma, and Venezuela as having 'failed demonstrably' in their international counternarcotics obligations. It also determines that continued aid to Burma and Venezuela serves U.S. national interests, despite their failures, and directs the Secretary of State to submit the report to Congress and publish it in the Federal Register.
Papahānaumokuākea Marine National Monument Expansion
President Obama expanded the Papahānaumokuākea Marine National Monument by approximately 442,781 square miles, making it the world's largest marine protected area at the time. The proclamation prohibits commercial fishing, oil and gas exploration, and mineral extraction in the expanded area while allowing regulated scientific research, Native Hawaiian cultural practices, and non-commercial fishing.
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 Section 614(a)(1) of the Foreign Assistance Act of 1961 to use up to $28,970,312 in Fiscal Year 2015 Economic Support Fund resources for Syria stabilization programs, bypassing other statutory restrictions. The delegation is contingent on fulfilling Section 614(a)(3)'s notification requirements.
Delegation of Functions and Authorities Under the Protect and Preserve International Cultural Property Act
This memorandum delegates to the Secretary of State the presidential functions and authorities granted by the Protect and Preserve International Cultural Property Act (P.L. 114-151). The Secretary of State must consult with the Secretaries of Homeland Security and Treasury, and other agency heads as appropriate, when exercising these delegated functions.
Delegation of Authority Under Section 1247 of the National Defense Authorization Act for Fiscal Year 2016
This memorandum delegates presidential authority under Section 1247 of the FY2016 NDAA to the Secretary of State. Section 1247 concerned security assistance and cooperation with Ukraine, including provision of defense articles, services, and training. The delegation is straightforward with no conditions or limitations specified.
Delegation of Authority Under Section 610 of the Foreign Assistance Act of 1961
This memorandum delegates presidential authority to the Secretary of State to transfer up to $21.38 million in FY 2011 and $435,000 in FY 2012 International Narcotics Control and Law Enforcement funds to the Economic Support Fund for assistance to Burma, subject to congressional notification requirements.
Proposed Agreement for Cooperation Between the Government of the United States of America and the Government of the Kingdom of Norway Concerning Peaceful Uses of Nuclear Energy
President Obama approved a proposed nuclear cooperation agreement with Norway under Section 123 of the Atomic Energy Act, finding it promotes common defense and security without unreasonable risk. The Secretary of State was directed to arrange for execution and publish the determination in the Federal Register.
Suspension of Limitations under the Jerusalem Embassy Act
President Obama suspended for six months the statutory requirements of the Jerusalem Embassy Act of 1995 that mandated moving the U.S. embassy in Israel from Tel Aviv to Jerusalem. The suspension was justified on national security grounds and required transmission to Congress with a supporting report.
Delegation of Authority Under Section 106 of the Bipartisan Congressional Trade Priorities and Accountability Act of 2015
This memorandum delegates presidential authority under the Bipartisan Congressional Trade Priorities and Accountability Act of 2015 to the Secretary of State, specifically the power to invoke exceptions related to trade agreement labor standards. The Secretary must inform the U.S. Trade Representative at the earliest possible time when invoking such exceptions and may redelegate this authority to other executive branch officers.
A Comprehensive Approach to Atrocity Prevention and Response
This executive order institutionalizes the Atrocities Prevention Board (APB) originally established by Presidential Study Directive-10 in 2012, formalizing its structure, membership, and operational protocols across national security agencies. It mandates interagency coordination on monitoring, early warning, deterrence, and response to mass atrocities and genocide, with specific requirements for intelligence collection, civilian capacity deployment, training, and annual reporting to the President and public.
Delegations of Authority Under Sections 610, 614(a)(1), and 506(a)(2)(A)(i)(II) of the Foreign Assistance Act of 1961
This memorandum delegates to the Secretary of State three authorities under the Foreign Assistance Act of 1961 to provide assistance for Iraq: (1) transfer of up to $50 million in FY 2010 supplemental narcotics control funds to the Economic Support Fund; (2) waiver of legal restrictions on up to $50 million in assistance under national security determinations; and (3) drawdown of up to $33.9 million in Defense Department articles, services, and military training. The delegation is conditioned on fulfilling statutory notification requirements.
Delegation of Authority Pursuant to Section 102(b) of the Hizballah International Financing Prevention Act of 2015
President Obama delegated to the Secretary of State the presidential authority under Section 102(b) of the Hizballah International Financing Prevention Act of 2015, which concerns sanctions and financial measures targeting Hizballah. The memorandum is a routine procedural delegation with no substantive policy changes.
Developing an Integrated Global Engagement Center To Support Government-wide Counterterrorism Communications Activities Directed Abroad and Revoking Executive Order 13584
This executive order establishes the Global Engagement Center (GEC) within the State Department to coordinate U.S. government communications aimed at foreign audiences to counter terrorist messaging from ISIL, al-Qa'ida, and other violent extremists. It replaces the temporary organization created by Executive Order 13584 with a permanent center supported by a temporary coordination office (GECCO) and an interagency steering committee.
Unexpected Urgent Refugee and Migration Needs
President Obama authorized up to $70 million from the U.S. Emergency Refugee and Migration Assistance Fund to address urgent refugee resettlement needs through the State Department's Bureau of Population, Refugees, and Migration. The funds support international and nongovernmental organizations assisting with the U.S. Refugee Admissions Program amid a surge in refugees requiring resettlement.
Suspension of Limitations Under the Jerusalem Embassy Act
President Obama suspended for six months the spending limitations in the Jerusalem Embassy Act of 1995 that would have restricted funding for U.S. diplomatic facilities in Jerusalem, citing national security interests. The Secretary of State was directed to transmit this determination to Congress with a report and publish it in the Federal Register.
Preparing for Implementation of the Joint Comprehensive Plan of Action of July 14, 2015 (JCPOA)
This memorandum directs the Secretaries of State, Treasury, Commerce, and Energy to prepare for implementing U.S. commitments under the Iran nuclear deal (JCPOA), including sanctions waivers and eventual termination of executive orders, contingent on IAEA verification of Iran's nuclear steps. The actions are conditioned on future confirmation by the Secretary of State, not immediate effect.
Presidential Determination With Respect to Foreign Governments' Efforts Regarding Trafficking in Persons
This determination applies sanctions and partial waivers under the Trafficking Victims Protection Act of 2000 for FY 2016, withholding certain U.S. funding from governments that fail to meet minimum anti-trafficking standards (North Korea, Equatorial Guinea, Iran, South Sudan, Venezuela, Yemen, Zimbabwe, Eritrea, Russia, Syria) while granting national-interest waivers for specific programs in multiple countries. The Secretary of State is directed to submit the determination to Congress 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 to the Secretary of State the President's authority to direct drawdowns of up to $20 million in defense articles/services/military training and up to $1.5 million in nonlethal commodities/services from U.S. government agencies to provide assistance to the Government of Ukraine.
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 a prohibition on U.S. security assistance to Yemen under the Child Soldiers Prevention Act of 2008, and to notify Congress of such waiver and its justification.
Determination With Respect to the Child Soldiers Prevention Act of 2008
President Obama waived the Child Soldiers Prevention Act's prohibition on military assistance for the Democratic Republic of the Congo, Nigeria, and Somalia entirely, and partially waived it for South Sudan to allow specific types of military aid (International Military Education and Training, Peacekeeping Operations, and section 1208 support). The determination was issued as being in the national interest of the United States.
Presidential Determination on Refugee Admissions for Fiscal Year 2016
This determination sets the annual refugee admissions ceiling at 85,000 for Fiscal Year 2016, with specific regional allocations including 34,000 for Near East/South Asia and 25,000 for Africa. It also designates certain in-country populations (Cuba, Eurasia/Baltics, Iraq, Honduras/Guatemala/El Salvador, and exceptional embassy-identified cases) as eligible for refugee status processing.
Delegation of Authority Under Section 506(a)(1) of the Foreign Assistance Act of 1961
President Obama delegated authority to the Secretary of State to direct a drawdown of up to $45 million in Defense Department equipment, services, and military training to assist five African nations (Benin, Cameroon, Chad, Niger, and Nigeria) in their fight against Boko Haram. This is a routine delegation of existing statutory authority under the Foreign Assistance Act.
Delegation of Authority Under the National Defense HEADAuthorization Act for Fiscal Year 2015
This memorandum delegates to the Secretary of State the President's authority to notify Congress as required by section 3133(c) of the National Defense Authorization Act for Fiscal Year 2015. It also includes standard language deeming references to apply to future substantially similar legislation.
Presidential Determination on Major Drug Transit or Major Illicit Drug Producing Countries for Fiscal Year 2016
This annual determination identifies 22 countries as major drug transit or illicit drug producing countries for FY 2016, including Afghanistan, Mexico, and Colombia. It designates Bolivia, Burma, and Venezuela as having 'failed demonstrably' to meet international counternarcotics obligations, but exempts Burma and Venezuela from sanctions based on national interest determinations. The document outlines ongoing U.S. counternarcotics partnerships and programs across multiple regions.
Delegation of Authority To Transfer Certain Funds in Accordance With Section 610 of the Foreign Assistance Act of 1961
President Obama delegated authority to the Secretary of State to transfer $19 million from Fiscal Year 2014 International Narcotics Control and Law Enforcement-Overseas Contingency Operations funds to the Economic Support Fund-Overseas Contingency Operations account, subject to congressional notification requirements.
Continuation of U.S. Drug Interdiction Assistance to the Government of Colombia
This presidential determination certifies that Colombia meets statutory requirements for U.S. assistance in aerial drug interdiction, continuing a long-standing counter-narcotics program. It authorizes U.S. support for intercepting aircraft suspected of illicit drug trafficking in Colombian airspace, contingent on Colombia maintaining procedures to minimize civilian casualties. The determination requires publication in the Federal Register and congressional notification.
Designation of the Republic of Tunisia as a Major Non-NATO Ally
President Obama designated Tunisia as a Major Non-NATO Ally under the Foreign Assistance Act of 1961 and Arms Export Control Act, making Tunisia eligible for certain defense and security benefits similar to NATO allies. The Secretary of State was directed to publish this determination in the Federal Register.
Proposed Agreement for Cooperation Between the Government of the United States of America and the Government of the Republic of Korea Concerning Peaceful Uses of Nuclear Energy
This presidential determination approves a nuclear cooperation agreement with South Korea under Section 123 of the Atomic Energy Act of 1954. The President determined the agreement promotes common defense and security without unreasonable risk, authorizing the Secretary of State to execute and publish the agreement.
Presidential Determination Pursuant to Section 1245(d)(4)(B) and (C) of the National Defense Authorization Act for Fiscal Year 2012
This presidential determination, issued under the 2012 NDAA, finds that global petroleum supplies are sufficient to allow significant reductions in Iranian oil purchases without harming oil markets. The determination maintains existing sanctions policy by continuing the exemption framework that allows countries to avoid U.S. sanctions if they significantly reduce Iranian oil imports.
Delegation of Authority Pursuant to Section 302(b) of the Sean and David Goldman International Child Abduction Prevention and Return Act of 2014
This memorandum delegates presidential authority under Section 302(b) of the Sean and David Goldman International Child Abduction Prevention and Return Act of 2014 to the Secretary of State, allowing the Secretary to take actions that the statute assigns to the President regarding international child abduction cases.
Delegation of Authority Under Section 506(a)(1) of the Foreign Assistance Act of 1961
President Obama delegated authority to the Secretary of State to direct a drawdown of up to $35 million in Defense Department services to assist France in counterterrorism efforts in Mali, Niger, and Chad. This is a limited, targeted delegation of existing statutory authority under the Foreign Assistance Act.
Delegation of Authority To Transfer Certain Funds in Accordance With Section 610 of the Foreign Assistance Act of 1961, as Amended
This memorandum delegates presidential authority to the Secretary of State to transfer $12.15 million from the Fiscal Year 2014 Nonproliferation, Antiterrorism, Demining, and Related Programs account to the Economic Support Funds account for programs to counter violent extremism, subject to congressional notification requirements.
Presidential Determination on the Proposed Agreement for Cooperation Between the Government of the United States of America and the Government of the People's Republic of China Concerning Peaceful Uses of Nuclear Energy
President Obama approved a nuclear cooperation agreement with China for peaceful uses of nuclear energy, finding it promotes common defense and security without unreasonable risk. The determination authorizes the Secretary of State to execute the agreement under Section 123 of the Atomic Energy Act.
Delegation of Authority To Transfer Certain Funds in Accordance With Section 610 of the Foreign Assistance Act of 1961, as Amended
This memorandum delegates presidential authority to the Secretary of State to transfer approximately $87.7 million from three overseas contingency operations accounts (International Narcotics Control and Law Enforcement, Foreign Military Financing, and Nonproliferation/Antiterrorism/Demining) to the Economic Support Fund—Overseas Contingency Operations account for fiscal year 2014, subject to congressional notification requirements.
Delegation of Authority Under the National Defense Authorization Act for Fiscal Year 2015
This memorandum delegates to the Secretary of State the President's authority to notify Congress as required by section 1242(a) of the NDAA for FY2015. It is a routine procedural delegation of a statutory reporting function.
Delegation of Authority Pursuant to Section 1236(b)(2) of the National Defense Authorization Act for Fiscal Year 2015
This memorandum delegates presidential authority under Section 1236(b)(2) of the NDAA for FY2015 to the Secretary of State. The provision concerns a Ukraine-related security assistance program. The delegation is straightforward with no additional conditions or deadlines imposed.
Delegation of Authority Pursuant to Section 1209(b)(2) of the National Defense Authorization Act for Fiscal Year 2015
This memorandum delegates presidential authority under Section 1209(b)(2) of the FY2015 National Defense Authorization Act to the Secretary of State. Section 1209 concerns the Department of Defense's authority to provide assistance to appropriately vetted Syrian opposition forces.
Delegation of Authority Under the Ukraine Freedom Support Act of 2014
This memorandum delegates to the Secretary of State the authority to prepare and submit to Congress four specific reports and strategies required by the Ukraine Freedom Support Act of 2014. It is a routine administrative delegation of reporting responsibilities under existing law.
Suspension of Limitations Under the Jerusalem Embassy Act
President Obama suspended for six months the spending limitations in the Jerusalem Embassy Act of 1995 that would have restricted U.S. funding for maintaining the embassy in Tel Aviv rather than moving it to Jerusalem. The suspension was justified as necessary to protect U.S. national security interests, with the Secretary of State directed to transmit the determination and accompanying report to Congress and publish it 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 finds that global petroleum supplies from non-Iranian sources are sufficient to allow foreign countries to significantly reduce Iranian oil purchases, continuing sanctions-related pressure on Iran's oil exports under the 2012 NDAA. The finding maintains existing policy rather than changing it.
Provision of U.S. Drug Interdiction Assistance to the Government of Brazil
President Obama certified that Brazil meets statutory requirements to receive U.S. assistance for aerial drug interdiction, finding that illicit drug trafficking poses an extraordinary threat to Brazil's national security and that Brazil has adequate procedures to protect innocent life during interdiction operations. The determination authorizes continued or expanded U.S. support for Brazil's counter-narcotics air interdiction program under Section 1012 of the FY1995 NDAA.
Delegation of Authority Under Section 614 of the Foreign Assistance Act of 1961
This memorandum delegates presidential authority to the Secretary of State to waive legal restrictions on up to $123 million in foreign assistance funds for ten countries (Ukraine, Tunisia, Honduras, El Salvador, Guatemala, Costa Rica, Panama, Nigeria, Albania, and Vietnam) under section 614 of the Foreign Assistance Act of 1961. The delegation allows the Secretary to bypass certain statutory limitations if doing so is deemed important to U.S. security interests.
Presidential Determination on Refugee Admissions for Fiscal Year 2015
This determination sets the annual refugee admissions ceiling at 70,000 for Fiscal Year 2015, with regional allocations across five geographic areas plus a 2,000-person unallocated reserve. It also designates specific in-country populations (Cuba, Eurasia/Baltics, Iraq, Honduras/Guatemala/El Salvador, and exceptional cases identified by U.S. Embassies) as eligible for refugee consideration under the Lautenberg Amendment and related authorities.
Determination With Respect to the Child Soldiers Prevention Act of 2008
President Obama waived sanctions under the Child Soldiers Prevention Act of 2008 for five countries: full waivers for Rwanda, Somalia, and Yemen; partial waivers for the Central African Republic, Democratic Republic of the Congo, and South Sudan allowing specific military assistance programs to continue despite their use of child soldiers.
Certification Concerning U.S. Participation in the United Nations Multidimensional Integrated Stabilization Mission in the Central African Republic Consistent With Section 2005 of the American Servicemembers' Protection Act
The President certified to Congress that U.S. Armed Forces participating in the UN peacekeeping mission in the Central African Republic are protected from International Criminal Court jurisdiction because the host country has an Article 98 agreement with the U.S. The Secretary of State is directed to submit this certification to Congress 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 $5 million in defense articles/services/military training and up to $20 million in nonlethal commodities/services from U.S. agencies to provide immediate military and assistance aid to the Government of Ukraine during the 2014 crisis.
Presidential Determination With Respect to Foreign Governments' Efforts Regarding Trafficking in Persons
This presidential determination implements the Trafficking Victims Protection Act by withholding certain U.S. funding from 10 countries for FY 2015 due to inadequate anti-trafficking efforts, while granting full or partial waivers for 17 other countries on national interest grounds. It directs the Secretary of State to report to Congress and publish the determination in the Federal Register.
Presidential Determination on Major Drug Transit or Major Illicit Drug Producing Countries for Fiscal Year 2015
This annual determination identifies 22 countries as major drug transit or illicit drug producing countries for FY 2015, and designates Bolivia, Burma, and Venezuela as having 'failed demonstrably' to meet international counternarcotics obligations. It also invokes a national interest waiver to allow continued U.S. assistance to Burma and Venezuela despite their designation. The document provides extensive analysis of global drug trends, including opium poppy cultivation in Afghanistan and Mexico, cocaine production in the Andes, and emerging synthetic drug threats.
Delegation of Authority Under Section 506(a)(1) of the Foreign Assistance Act of 1961
President Obama delegated to the Secretary of State authority under the Foreign Assistance Act to direct the drawdown of up to $25 million in Defense Department equipment, services, and military training to provide immediate military assistance to Iraq's government and the Kurdistan Regional Government for combating ISIL. The memorandum also required publication in the Federal Register.
Drawdown Under Section 506(a)(1) of the Foreign Assistance Act of 1961 for France To Support Its Counterterrorism Efforts in Mali, Niger, and Chad
President Obama authorized an emergency drawdown of up to $10 million in Department of Defense services to support France's counterterrorism operations in Mali, Niger, and Chad, citing an unforeseen emergency under the Foreign Assistance Act of 1961. The determination directs the Secretaries of State and Defense to implement the assistance and report to Congress.
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 interdicting aircraft suspected of drug trafficking in Colombian airspace, continuing a long-standing counternarcotics program. It requires the Secretary of State to publish the determination in the Federal Register and notify Congress.
Delegation of Authority Pursuant to Section 4 of the Support for United States-Republic of Korea Civil Nuclear Cooperation Act
This memorandum delegates to the Secretary of State the President's reporting functions under Section 4 of the Support for United States-Republic of Korea Civil Nuclear Cooperation Act (Public Law 113-81). It is a routine administrative delegation of statutory authority with no substantive policy changes.
Suspension of Limitations Under the Jerusalem Embassy Act
President Obama suspended for six months the statutory limitations in the Jerusalem Embassy Act that would have required moving the U.S. embassy in Israel to Jerusalem and restricted State Department spending on diplomatic facilities, citing national security interests. The Secretary of State was directed to transmit the determination and accompanying report to Congress and publish it in the Federal Register.
Unexpected Urgent Refugee and Migration Needs Relating to South Sudan
President Obama authorized up to $50 million from the U.S. Emergency Refugee and Migration Assistance Fund to address urgent refugee and migration needs stemming from the South Sudan crisis, directing contributions to international, governmental, and nongovernmental organizations plus administrative expenses for the State Department's Bureau of Population, Refugees, and Migration.
Certification Concerning U.S. Participation in the United Nations Multidimensional Integrated Stabilization Mission in Mali Consistent With Section 2005 of the American Servicemembers' Protection Act
This presidential memorandum certifies that U.S. Armed Forces participating in the UN peacekeeping mission in Mali are protected from International Criminal Court jurisdiction because Mali has an Article 98 agreement with the U.S. This is a required certification under the American Servicemembers' Protection Act to allow U.S. participation in UN peacekeeping operations.
Delegation of Authority Under Section 1245(d)(5) of the National Defense Authorization Act for Fiscal Year 2012 (Public Law 112-81)
This memorandum delegates presidential authority under Section 1245(d)(5) of the FY 2012 NDAA to the Secretary of State, to be exercised in consultation with the Secretary of the Treasury. This provision relates to sanctions waivers for countries that significantly reduce purchases of Iranian oil.
Proposed Third Amendment to the Agreement for Co- operation Between the United States of America and the International Atomic Energy Agency
President Obama approved the Third Amendment to the 1959 U.S.-IAEA nuclear cooperation agreement, certifying it promotes common defense and security without unreasonable risk. The determination authorizes the Secretary of State to execute and publish the agreement.
Proposed Agreement for Cooperation Between the American Institute in Taiwan and the Taipei Economic and Cultural Representative Office in the United States Concerning Peaceful Uses of Nuclear Energy
President Obama approved a proposed nuclear cooperation agreement between the American Institute in Taiwan and the Taipei Economic and Cultural Representative Office in the United States for peaceful uses of nuclear energy, finding it promotes common defense and security without unreasonable risk. The determination authorizes the Secretary of State to execute and publish the agreement.
Eligibility of the Gulf Cooperation Council To Receive Defense Articles and Defense Services Under the Foreign Assistance Act of 1961 and the Arms Export Control Act
President Obama determined that providing defense articles and services to the Gulf Cooperation Council (GCC) strengthens U.S. security and promotes world peace, making the GCC eligible under the Foreign Assistance Act of 1961 and Arms Export Control Act. The Secretary of State was directed to transmit this 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, 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 $60 million in DOD defense articles and services to support France, the African Union, and contributing African nations in the International Support Mission in the Central African Republic.
Suspension of Limitations Under the Jerusalem Embassy Act
President Obama suspended for six months the limitations in the Jerusalem Embassy Act of 1995 that would have required the U.S. embassy in Israel to be moved to Jerusalem and restricted State Department spending on diplomatic facilities in Jerusalem. This determination, citing national security interests, continues a long-standing practice by presidents of both parties to delay the embassy relocation mandated by Congress.
Provision of U.S. Drug Interdiction Assistance to the Government of Brazil
This determination certifies that Brazil meets statutory criteria to receive U.S. assistance for aerial drug interdiction, finding that illicit drug trafficking poses an extraordinary threat to Brazil's national security and that Brazil has adequate procedures to protect innocent life during interdiction operations. The Secretary of State must publish the determination in the Federal Register and notify Congress.
Refugee Admissions for Fiscal Year 2014
This presidential determination sets the annual refugee admissions ceiling at 70,000 for fiscal year 2014, with specific regional allocations, and authorizes in-country refugee processing for certain nationalities including Cubans, Iraqis, and persons in Eurasia and the Baltics. It also designates overseas refugee assistance as serving U.S. foreign policy interests under the Migration and Refugee Assistance Act.
Determination With Respect to the Child Soldiers Prevention Act of 2008
This determination waives prohibitions under the Child Soldiers Prevention Act of 2008 to allow continued U.S. military assistance to Chad, South Sudan, Yemen, the Democratic Republic of the Congo, and Somalia. The waivers permit various forms of military aid including training, nonlethal defense articles, and peacekeeping support despite these countries' documented use of child soldiers.
Delegation of Authority Under Sections 552(c)(2) and 614 of the Foreign Assistance Act of 1961, as Amended
This memorandum delegates presidential authority to the Secretary of State to direct a drawdown of up to $15 million in nonlethal commodities and services from U.S. government agencies to assist the Syrian Opposition Coalition and Supreme Military Council, and to waive legal restrictions under the Foreign Assistance Act if deemed important to U.S. security interests.
Presidential Determination With Respect to Foreign Governments' Efforts Regarding Trafficking in Persons
This determination applies sanctions and partial waivers under the Trafficking Victims Protection Act of 2000 for FY 2014, restricting certain U.S. funding to governments that fail to meet minimum anti-trafficking standards while granting national-interest waivers for specific programs to select countries including China, Russia, Saudi Arabia, and others.
Provision of Defense Articles and Services to Vetted Members of the Syrian Opposition for Use in Syria To Prevent the Use or Proliferation of Chemical Weapons and Related Materials, Organizations Implementing U.S. Department of State or U.S. Agency for International Development (USAID) Programs Inside or Related to Syria, and International Organizations for Their Use Inside or Related to Syria
President Obama waived Arms Export Control Act prohibitions to allow providing defense articles and services to vetted Syrian opposition members, State Department/USAID implementing organizations, and international organizations, specifically to prevent chemical weapons use or proliferation in Syria. The Secretary of State was delegated authority to consult with Congress 15 days prior to authorizing exports under this waiver.
Presidential Determination on Major Drug Transit or Major Illicit Drug Producing Countries for Fiscal Year 2014
This annual determination identifies 22 countries as major drug transit or illicit drug producing countries for FY 2014, and designates Bolivia, Burma, and Venezuela as having 'failed demonstrably' to meet international counternarcotics obligations. The President also determines that continuing assistance to Burma and Venezuela is vital to U.S. national interests, allowing aid to flow despite the negative designation. The document includes extensive regional analysis of drug trafficking trends in Afghanistan, the Caribbean, Central America, and West Africa.
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 aerial drug interdiction under the 1995 NDAA. It continues existing authority for the U.S. to support Colombia in intercepting aircraft suspected of illicit drug trafficking, contingent on Colombia maintaining procedures to minimize innocent casualties.
Delegation of Authority Pursuant to Section 404(c) of the Child Soldiers Prevention Act of 2008, as Amended
This memorandum delegates to the Secretary of State the President's authority under the Child Soldiers Prevention Act of 2008 to decide whether to waive sanctions prohibiting certain security assistance to Somalia for fiscal year 2013, based on a national interest determination. The delegation specifically applies to the waiver authority in section 404(c) regarding the prohibition in section 404(a).
Delegation of Authority Pursuant to Sections 110(d)(4) and 110(f) of the Trafficking Victims Protection Act of 2000, as Amended
This memorandum delegates presidential authority under the Trafficking Victims Protection Act of 2000 to the Secretary of State, specifically allowing the Secretary to determine whether certain assistance to Syria for Fiscal Year 2013 would promote the Act's purposes or serve U.S. national interests. This is a narrow, technical delegation related to sanctions waiver authority concerning human trafficking rankings.
Waiver of Restriction on Providing Funds to the Palestinian Authority
President Obama waived a statutory restriction to allow U.S. foreign assistance funds to flow to the Palestinian Authority, certifying it was important to national security interests. The determination requires transmission to Congress with a report and publication in the Federal Register.
Suspension of Limitations Under the Jerusalem Embassy Act
President Obama suspended for six months the limitations in the Jerusalem Embassy Act of 1995 that would have required the U.S. embassy in Israel to move from Tel Aviv to Jerusalem. The suspension was justified on national security grounds, a routine exercise of authority used by every president since 1995.
Drawdown Pursuant to Section 552(c)(2) of the Foreign Assistance Act of 1961 of up to $10 Million in Commodities and Services From Any Agency of the United States Government to the Syrian Opposition Coalition (SOC) and the Syrian Opposition's Supreme Military Council (SMC)
This presidential determination authorizes an emergency drawdown of up to $10 million in nonlethal commodities and services from any U.S. government agency to provide food and medical supplies to the Syrian Opposition Coalition and the Supreme Military Council for distribution to those in need. The determination waives normal legal restrictions under the Foreign Assistance Act, citing an unforeseen emergency and U.S. national security interests.
Presidential Determination on Eligibility of the Federal Republic of Somalia To Receive Defense Articles and Defense Services Under the Foreign Assistance Act of 1961, as Amended, and the Arms Export Control Act, as Amended
This determination certifies that providing defense articles and services to Somalia will strengthen U.S. security and promote world peace, thereby allowing Somalia to receive such assistance under the Foreign Assistance Act and Arms Export Control Act. The Secretary of State is directed to transmit the determination and justification to Congress and publish it in the Federal Register.
Delegation of Authority To Submit to the Congress Certain Certifications, Reports, and Notifications
This memorandum delegates presidential authority to the Secretary of State to submit certifications, reports, and notifications to Congress regarding the U.S.-Australia Defense Trade Cooperation Treaty, including pre-entry-into-force submissions and annual reports thereafter, as well as congressional notification of amendments to implementing arrangements under the 2010 Act.
Drawdown Under Section 506(a)(1) of the Foreign Assistance Act of 1961, as Amended, for Chad and France To Support Their Efforts in Mali
President Obama authorized an emergency drawdown of up to $50 million in Defense Department services and equipment to assist Chad and France in their military operations against terrorists and violent extremists in Mali. The determination was made under Section 506(a)(1) of the Foreign Assistance Act of 1961, bypassing normal Arms Export Control Act procedures due to an unforeseen emergency.
Delegation of Authority To Suspend the Provisions of Title III of the Cuban Liberty and Democratic Solidarity (LIBERTAD) Act of 1996
President Obama delegated to the Secretary of State the authority to suspend Title III of the LIBERTAD Act of 1996, which allows U.S. nationals to sue foreign entities trafficking in confiscated Cuban property. The Secretary is directed to publish the memorandum in the Federal Register.
Unexpected Urgent Refugee and Migration Needs Relating to Syria
President Obama authorized up to $15 million from the U.S. Emergency Refugee and Migration Assistance Fund to address urgent refugee and migration needs stemming from the Syria crisis, directing contributions to international, governmental, and nongovernmental organizations plus administrative expenses for State Department's refugee bureau.
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 sanctions policy under the 2012 NDAA by maintaining the legal basis for countries to avoid U.S. financial sanctions if they significantly reduce Iranian oil imports.
Establishing the White House Homeland Security Partnership Council
This executive order creates the White House Homeland Security Partnership Council and its Steering Committee to institutionalize collaboration between federal field offices and local partners—including state/local/tribal governments, private sector, and nonprofits—to address homeland security challenges ranging from disaster response to terrorism prevention. The Council advises on priorities, promotes best practices, and convenes annually, while the Steering Committee sets its scope, selects members, and reports to the President yearly.
Provision of U.S. Drug Interdiction Assistance to the Government of Brazil
President Obama certified that Brazil meets statutory requirements to receive U.S. assistance for interdicting aircraft suspected of drug trafficking in its airspace, finding that such interdiction is necessary due to the extraordinary threat of drug trafficking and that Brazil has procedures to protect innocent life. The determination requires publication in the Federal Register and congressional notification.
Fiscal Year 2013 Refugee Admissions Numbers and Authorizations of In-Country Refugee Status Pursuant to Sections 207 and 101(a)(42), Respectively, of the Immigration and Nationality Act, and Determination Pursuant to Section 2(b)(2) of the Migration and Refugee Assistance Act, as Amended
This presidential determination sets the FY 2013 refugee admissions ceiling at 70,000, with regional allocations across Africa, East Asia, Europe/Central Asia, Latin America/Caribbean, and Near East/South Asia, plus a 3,000 unallocated reserve. It also authorizes in-country refugee status processing for persons in Cuba, Eurasia/the Baltics, Iraq, and exceptional cases identified by U.S. Embassies.
Determination With Respect to the Child Soldiers Prevention Act of 2008
President Obama waived sanctions under the Child Soldiers Prevention Act of 2008 that would have prohibited military assistance to Libya, South Sudan, and Yemen, and partially waived them for the Democratic Republic of the Congo to allow continued military education, training, nonlethal defense articles, and commercial arms sales licenses. The determination was made on national interest grounds and directed to Congress with justification.
Strengthening Protections Against Trafficking in Persons in Federal Contracts
This executive order strengthens anti-trafficking rules for federal contractors and subcontractors by amending procurement regulations. It prohibits specific trafficking-related activities like fraudulent recruitment, charging recruitment fees, and confiscating identity documents; requires compliance plans for large overseas contracts; and mandates training and interagency coordination to enforce zero-tolerance policies.
Presidential Determination on Major Illicit Drug Transit or Major Illicit Drug Producing Countries for Fiscal Year 2013
This determination identifies 22 countries as major drug transit or illicit drug producing countries for FY 2013 under the Foreign Relations Authorization Act. It specifically designates Bolivia, Burma, and Venezuela as having 'failed demonstrably' to meet international counternarcotics obligations, but also determines that continuing aid to these three countries is vital to U.S. national interests, allowing assistance to proceed despite the negative designation.
Presidential Determination With Respect to Foreign Governments' Efforts Regarding Trafficking in Persons
This determination applies sanctions and partial waivers under the Trafficking Victims Protection Act of 2000 for Fiscal Year 2013. It withholds certain U.S. funding from ten countries for failing to meet anti-trafficking standards, while granting full or partial waivers to twelve other countries on national interest grounds, allowing continued assistance with specific conditions and exceptions.
Unexpected Urgent Refugee and Migration Needs
President Obama authorized up to $10 million from the U.S. Emergency Refugee and Migration Assistance Fund to address urgent refugee and migration needs stemming from the conflict in Northern Mali. The funds support international organizations, NGOs, and administrative costs for the State Department's Bureau of Population, Refugees, and Migration.
Delegation of Certain Functions Under Section 570(e) of the Foreign Operations, Export Financing, and Related Programs Appropriations Act, 1997
This memorandum delegates presidential authority under a 1997 appropriations law to the Secretary of State, allowing the Secretary to waive and certify to Congress the prohibition on new U.S. investment in Burma (Myanmar). It is a routine procedural delegation of existing statutory authority.
Presidential Determination on a U.S. Export Import Bank Transaction with Vietnam
President Obama determined it is in the U.S. national interest for the Export-Import Bank to extend approximately $126 million in financing to Vietnam's state-owned telecommunications company for purchasing an American-made satellite. The determination was issued to the Secretary of State with instructions to publish it 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 finds that global petroleum markets can absorb reduced purchases from Iran, satisfying a statutory condition in the 2012 NDAA that allows the U.S. to impose sanctions on foreign financial institutions that facilitate Iranian oil transactions. The determination extends a prior March 30, 2012 finding and authorizes continued diplomatic pressure on Iran's oil exports.
Suspension of Limitations Under the Jerusalem Embassy Act
President Obama suspended for six months the spending limitations in the Jerusalem Embassy Act of 1995 that would have restricted U.S. embassy funding unless the U.S. embassy in Israel was moved to Jerusalem. This determination, citing national security interests, was transmitted to Congress with a required report and published in the Federal Register.
Waiver of Restriction on Providing Funds to the Palestinian Authority
President Obama waived a statutory restriction on providing U.S. foreign assistance funds to the Palestinian Authority, certifying that doing so serves U.S. national security interests. The Secretary of State was directed to transmit the determination to Congress with a required report and publish it in the Federal Register.
Delegation of Reporting Functions Specified in Section 8 of the Belarus Democracy Act of 2004, as Amended
This memorandum delegates to the Secretary of State the President's reporting functions under Section 8 of the Belarus Democracy Act of 2004, as amended by the 2011 Belarus Democracy and Human Rights Act. It is a routine administrative delegation of statutory reporting authority with no new policy directives.
Delegation of Reporting Functions Specified in Section 1235(c) of the National Defense Authorization Act for Fiscal Year 2012
President Obama delegated to the Secretary of State the reporting functions assigned to the President under section 1235(c) of the FY2012 NDAA, which concerns reports on detainees at Guantanamo Bay. The Secretary is also directed to publish this delegation in the Federal Register.
Unexpected Urgent Refugee and Migration Needs
President Obama authorized up to $26 million from the U.S. Emergency Refugee and Migration Assistance Fund to address urgent humanitarian needs from conflict in South Kordofan and Blue Nile States of Sudan, directing funds to international organizations, NGOs, and State Department administrative expenses.
Delegation of Responsibility Under the Senate Resolution of Advice and Consent to Ratification of the Treaty Between the Government of the United States of America and the Government of the United Kingdom of Great Britain and Northern Ireland Concerning Defense Trade Cooperation; and the Defense Trade Cooperation Treaties Implementation Act of 2010
This memorandum delegates presidential authority to the Secretary of State to make required congressional certifications, reports, and notifications before the U.S.-UK Defense Trade Cooperation Treaty enters into force, as well as annual reports thereafter, and to notify Congress of amendments to Implementing Arrangements under the 2010 Act. The delegation requires consultation with other agency heads as appropriate.
Delegation of Authority Pursuant to Sections 110(d)(4) and 110(f) of the Trafficking Victims Protection Act of 2000, as Amended
This memorandum delegates presidential authority under the Trafficking Victims Protection Act of 2000 to the Secretary of State, specifically to determine whether certain assistance to Burma for fiscal year 2012 would promote the Act's purposes or serve U.S. national interests. This is a narrow, country-specific procedural delegation regarding human trafficking-related foreign aid restrictions.
Delegation of Authority in Accordance With Sections 610 and 652 of the Foreign Assistance Act of 1961, as Amended and Section 7009(d) of the Department of State, Foreign Operations, and Related Programs Appropriations Act, 2010, as Carried Forward by the Department of Defense and Full-Year Continuing Appropriations Act, 2011
President Obama delegated authority to the Secretary of State to transfer $12 million from FY 2011 Nonproliferation, Antiterrorism, Demining, and Related Programs to Economic Support Funds for countering violent extremism programs, subject to fulfilling congressional notification requirements under sections 652 of the Foreign Assistance Act and 7009(d) of the 2010 appropriations act.
Implementing Provisions of the Temporary Payroll Tax Cut Continuation Act of 2011 Relating to the Keystone XL Pipeline Permit
President Obama directed the Secretary of State to deny the Keystone XL pipeline permit application, determining it would not serve the national interest due to insufficient time (60 days mandated by Congress) to complete necessary environmental and policy reviews. The denial implemented a provision of the Temporary Payroll Tax Cut Continuation Act of 2011 while preserving the option for TransCanada to reapply.
Certification Concerning U.S. Participation in the United Nations Mission in South Sudan Consistent With Section 2005 of the American Servicemembers' Protection Act
This memorandum certifies that U.S. Armed Forces participating in the UN Mission in South Sudan are not at risk of International Criminal Court prosecution because South Sudan is not an ICC party and has not invoked ICC jurisdiction. The Secretary of State is directed to publish this certification in the Federal Register.
Presidential Determination on the Eligibility of South Sudan To Receive Defense Articles and Defense Services Under the Foreign Assistance Act of 1961, as Amended, and the Arms Export Control Act, as Amended
President Obama determined that providing defense articles and services to South Sudan would strengthen U.S. security and promote world peace, authorizing arms transfers under the Foreign Assistance Act and Arms Export Control Act. The Secretary of State was directed to transmit this to Congress and publish it in the Federal Register.
Delegation of a Certain Function and Authority Conferred Upon the President by Section 1235(c) of the Ike Skelton National Defense Authorization Act for Fiscal Year 2011
This memorandum delegates to the Secretary of State the President's authority under Section 1235(c) of the FY2011 NDAA to make a specified report to multiple congressional committees. It also directs publication in the Federal Register.
Suspension of Limitations Under the Jerusalem Embassy Act
President Obama suspended for six months the statutory requirements of the Jerusalem Embassy Act that would have forced the U.S. embassy in Israel to move from Tel Aviv to Jerusalem and cut State Department funding if not moved. This determination, made on national security grounds, must be transmitted to Congress with a report and published in the Federal Register before taking effect.
Provision of U.S. Drug Interdiction Assistance to the Government of Brazil
President Obama certified Brazil as eligible for U.S. drug interdiction assistance under the 1995 NDAA, specifically allowing support for intercepting aircraft suspected of drug trafficking in Brazilian airspace. The determination requires Brazil to have procedures protecting innocent life, including warning aircraft before force is used.
Certification and Determination With Respect to the Child Soldiers Prevention Act of 2008
President Obama certified Chad's compliance with the Child Soldiers Prevention Act of 2008 based on its action plan and steps to end child soldier use. He also exercised national interest waivers to allow continued U.S. military assistance to Yemen (full waiver) and the Democratic Republic of the Congo (partial waiver for training, non-lethal equipment, and commercial sales licenses).
Fiscal Year 2012 Refugee Admissions Numbers and Authorizations of In-Country Refugee Status Pursuant to Sections 207 and 101(a)(42), Respectively, of the Immigration and Nationality Act, and Determination Pursuant to Section 2(b)(2) of the Migration and Refugee Assistance Act, as Amended
This presidential determination sets the FY 2012 refugee admissions ceiling at 76,000, with specific regional allocations including 35,500 for Near East/South Asia and 18,000 for East Asia. It also authorizes in-country refugee status processing for persons in Cuba, Eurasia/the Baltics, Iraq, and exceptional cases identified by U.S. embassies.
Presidential Determination With Respect to Foreign Governments' Efforts Regarding Trafficking in Persons
This presidential determination implements the Trafficking Victims Protection Act of 2000 by withholding certain U.S. funding from 11 countries for FY2012 due to inadequate anti-trafficking efforts, while granting waivers for 13 other countries and partial waivers for specific programs in Burma, Cuba, Venezuela, Iran, DRC, Equatorial Guinea, and Zimbabwe on national interest grounds. The Secretary of State is directed to submit the determination to Congress and publish it in the Federal Register.
Presidential Determination on Major Illicit Drug Transit or Major Illicit Drug Producing Countries for Fiscal Year 2012
This annual determination identifies 22 countries as major illicit drug transit or producing countries for FY2012, including Afghanistan, Mexico, and most Central American nations. It specifically designates Bolivia, Burma, and Venezuela as having failed demonstrably to meet international counternarcotics obligations, but exempts Bolivia and Venezuela from potential aid sanctions on national interest grounds. The document also adds El Salvador and Belize to the list for the first time due to increased trafficking through Central America.
Developing an Integrated Strategic Counterterrorism Communications Initiative and Establishing a Temporary Organization to Support Certain Government-wide Communications Activities Directed Abroad
This executive order establishes a Center for Strategic Counterterrorism Communications within the State Department to coordinate U.S. government-wide counterterrorism messaging abroad, and creates a temporary Counterterrorism Communications Support Office to provide research and campaign support. Both entities focus on countering al-Qa'ida and violent extremist ideologies through strategic communications to foreign audiences.
Continuation of U.S. Drug Interdiction Assistance to the Government of Colombia
President Obama certified that Colombia meets statutory requirements for U.S. assistance in interdicting aircraft suspected of drug trafficking, continuing a program that allows U.S. support for aerial interdiction in Colombian airspace. The determination requires Colombia to have procedures protecting against innocent loss of life, including warning aircraft before force is used.
Unexpected Urgent Refugee and Migration Needs Related to the Horn of Africa
President Obama authorized up to $10 million from the U.S. Emergency Refugee and Migration Assistance Fund to address urgent refugee and migration needs stemming from the humanitarian crisis in the Horn of Africa in 2011. The funds could go to international, governmental, and nongovernmental organizations plus administrative expenses for the State Department's Bureau of Population, Refugees, and Migration.
Delegation of Certain Function and Authority Conferred Upon the President by Section 1535(c)(1) of the Ike Skelton National Defense Authorization Act for Fiscal Year 2011
This memorandum delegates the President's authority under Section 1535(c)(1) of the FY2011 NDAA to the Secretary of State, requiring coordination with the Secretary of Defense, to submit a specified report to six congressional committees on armed services, foreign relations/affairs, and appropriations.
Unexpected Urgent Refugee and Migration Needs Related to Libya and C[ocirc]te d'Ivoire
President Obama authorized up to $15 million from the U.S. Emergency Refugee and Migration Assistance Fund to address urgent refugee and migration needs stemming from violence in Libya and Côte d'Ivoire, directing contributions to international, governmental, and nongovernmental organizations and administrative expenses for the State Department's Bureau of Population, Refugees, and Migration.
Unexpected Urgent Refugee and Migration Needs Related to C[ocirc]te d'Ivoire
President Obama authorized up to $12.6 million from the U.S. Emergency Refugee and Migration Assistance Fund to address urgent humanitarian needs resulting from political unrest in Côte d'Ivoire, routing funds through international organizations, NGOs, and the State Department's Bureau of Population, Refugees, and Migration.
Unexpected Urgent Refugee and Migration Needs Related to Libya
President Obama authorized up to $15 million from the U.S. Emergency Refugee and Migration Assistance Fund to address urgent refugee and migration needs stemming from the violence in Libya in 2011. The funds could be used for contributions to international, governmental, and nongovernmental organizations and for administrative expenses of the State Department's Bureau of Population, Refugees, and Migration.
Establishment of the Intellectual Property Enforcement Advisory Committees
This executive order establishes two interagency advisory committees—the Senior Intellectual Property Enforcement Advisory Committee and the Intellectual Property Enforcement Advisory Committee—to coordinate federal intellectual property enforcement efforts. Both committees are chaired by the Intellectual Property Enforcement Coordinator and are tasked with developing triennial Joint Strategic Plans required under the PRO IP Act of 2008.
The Richard C. Holbrooke Award for Diplomacy
President Obama directed the Secretary of State to establish an annual award program honoring Richard C. Holbrooke to recognize distinguished Americans for meritorious contributions to diplomacy. The Secretary must submit nominee lists to the President 60 days before award presentations, from which up to five recipients will be selected.
Suspension of Limitations Under the Jerusalem Embassy Act
President Obama suspended for six months the statutory limitations in the Jerusalem Embassy Act of 1995 that would have required the U.S. Embassy in Israel to be moved to Jerusalem and restricted official U.S. business in Jerusalem. This determination, citing national security interests, continues a long-standing executive practice of successive administrations delaying the embassy relocation mandated by Congress.
Presidential Determination on Sudan
This determination waives trade sanctions under the Trade Sanctions Reform and Export Enhancement Act of 2000 to allow U.S. export assistance for computers and related equipment supporting the UN's facilitation of the Southern Sudan referendum. The waiver is narrowly tailored to enable the January 2011 independence referendum required by the 2005 Comprehensive Peace Agreement.
Presidential Determination With Respect To Section 404(c) of the Child Soldiers Prevention Act of 2008
President Obama waived the Child Soldiers Prevention Act's prohibition on U.S. military assistance to Chad, the Democratic Republic of the Congo, Sudan, and Yemen, determining it was in the national interest to do so. The Secretary of State was directed to submit the determination and justification to Congress and publish it in the Federal Register.
Provision of U.S. Drug Interdiction Assistance to the Government of Brazil
President Obama certified Brazil as eligible for U.S. drug interdiction assistance under the 1995 NDAA, specifically authorizing support for intercepting aircraft suspected of illicit drug trafficking in Brazilian airspace. The certification requires Brazil to have procedures protecting against innocent loss of life, including warning protocols before use of force.
Fiscal Year 2011 Refugee Admissions Numbers and Authorizations of In-Country Refugee Status Pursuant to Sections 207 and 101(a)(42), Respectively, of the Immigration and Nationality Act, and Determination Pursuant to Section 2(b)(2) of the Migration and Refugee Assistance Act, as Amended
This presidential determination sets the FY 2011 refugee admissions ceiling at 80,000, with specific regional allocations, and authorizes in-country refugee processing for persons in Cuba, the former Soviet Union, Iraq, and in exceptional circumstances at any U.S. Embassy. It also determines that assistance to overseas refugee applicants serves U.S. foreign policy interests under the Migration and Refugee Assistance Act.
Waiver of Restriction on Providing Funds to the Palestinian Authority
President Obama waived a statutory restriction under section 7040(a) to allow U.S. foreign assistance funds to flow to the Palestinian Authority, certifying the waiver as important to national security interests. The Secretary of State was directed to transmit the determination to Congress with a required report and publish it in the Federal Register.
Delegation of Waiver Authority Pursuant to Section 107(a) of Public Law 110-457
This memorandum delegates to the Secretary of State the President's authority under Section 107(a) of the William Wilberforce Trafficking Victims Protection Reauthorization Act of 2008 (Public Law 110-457), which concerns waiver authority related to trafficking victims protection. The Secretary is directed to publish the memorandum in the Federal Register.
Presidential Determination on Major Illicit Drug Transit or Major Illicit Drug Producing Countries for Fiscal Year 2011
This annual determination identifies 20 countries as major illicit drug transit or producing countries for FY2011, including Afghanistan, Mexico, and Colombia. It specifically designates Bolivia, Burma, and Venezuela as having "failed demonstrably" to meet international counternarcotics obligations, while exempting Bolivia and limited Venezuela programs from sanctions based on national interest determinations. The accompanying report details country-specific narcotics challenges and U.S. policy responses across Latin America, Africa, and Asia.
Presidential Determination with Respect to Foreign Governments' Efforts Regarding Trafficking in Persons
This determination imposes foreign assistance restrictions on Burma, Zimbabwe, Cuba, North Korea, Eritrea, and Iran for FY2011 due to inadequate anti-trafficking efforts, while granting partial waivers for specific programs. It also waives restrictions entirely for seven additional countries (DRC, Dominican Republic, Kuwait, Mauritania, Papua New Guinea, Saudi Arabia, Sudan) and authorizes the Secretary of State to submit the determination to Congress and publish it in the Federal Register.
Unexpected Urgent Refugee And Migration Needs Resulting From Flooding InPakistan
President Obama authorized up to $33 million from the U.S. Emergency Refugee and Migration Assistance Fund to address humanitarian needs from severe flooding in Pakistan, directing contributions to international, governmental, and nongovernmental organizations and administrative expenses for the State Department's Bureau of Population, Refugees, and Migration.
Unexpected Urgent Refugee and Migration Needs Resulting from Violence in Kyrgyzstan
President Obama authorized up to $9.5 million from the U.S. Emergency Refugee and Migration Assistance Fund to address urgent refugee and migration needs caused by violence in Kyrgyzstan in 2010. The funds could go to international, governmental, and nongovernmental organizations, plus administrative expenses for the State Department's Bureau of Population, Refugees, and Migration.
Establishment of Pakistan and Afghanistan Support Office
This executive order establishes the Pakistan and Afghanistan Support Office (PASO) within the Department of State as a temporary organization to coordinate U.S. civilian efforts to strengthen Afghan and Pakistani governance, counter extremism, and maintain diplomatic presence. It absorbs the existing Afghanistan Support Office (ASO) and will terminate at the maximum period allowed under 5 U.S.C. § 3161(a)(1), typically 3 years for temporary organizations.
Continuation of U.S. Drug Interdiction Assistance to the Government of Colombia
This presidential determination certifies that Colombia meets statutory requirements to receive continued U.S. assistance for aerial drug interdiction, including the ability to identify and warn suspected drug trafficking aircraft before using force. The determination extends existing authority under the 1995 NDAA rather than creating new policy.
Delegation of Certain Functions and Authorities
This memorandum delegates two specific presidential functions to the Secretary of State: (1) making reports to Congress under 22 U.S.C. 2291-4(c), and (2) waiving provisions of section 1003 of Public Law 100-204 upon making certain determinations and certifications under appropriations law. The Secretary is directed to publish the memorandum in the Federal Register.
Unexpected Urgent Refugee and Migration Needs Related to Somalia and Food Pipeline Breaks for Refugee and Other Displaced Populations of Concern Globally
President Obama authorized up to $33 million from the U.S. Emergency Refugee and Migration Assistance Fund to address urgent humanitarian needs of refugees, conflict victims, and internally displaced persons across Africa, Asia, South America, and the Middle East, with specific focus on Somalia and global food pipeline breaks.
Suspension of Limitations Under the Jerusalem Embassy Act
President Obama suspended for six months the spending limitations in the Jerusalem Embassy Act that would have restricted funding for U.S. diplomatic facilities in Jerusalem, citing national security interests. The Secretary of State was directed to transmit this determination and an accompanying report to Congress and publish it in the Federal Register.
Temporary Organization To Facilitate a Strategic Partnership With the Republic of Iraq
This executive order establishes the Iraq Strategic Partnership Office (ISPO) within the Department of State as a temporary organization to manage the U.S. transition from military-led reconstruction to a civilian strategic partnership with Iraq. The ISPO assumes functions from the Iraq Transition Assistance Office (ITAO) and oversees economic, diplomatic, cultural, and security cooperation under the Strategic Framework Agreement, including drawdown of Provincial Reconstruction Teams and police development programs.
Determination On the Proposed Agreement Between the Government of the United States of America And the Government of Australia Concerning Peaceful Uses of Nuclear Energy
President Obama approved a nuclear cooperation agreement with Australia for peaceful uses of nuclear energy under Section 123 of the Atomic Energy Act of 1954, finding it promotes common defense and security without unreasonable risk. The Secretary of State is authorized to execute and publish the agreement.
Delegation of Certain Functions Under Section 104(g) of the United States-India Peaceful Atomic Energy Cooperation Act of 2006, as Amended by Public Law 110-369
This memorandum delegates presidential authority under Section 104(g) of the U.S.-India Peaceful Atomic Energy Cooperation Act of 2006 to the Secretary of State, authorizing the Secretary to submit a specified report to Congress regarding nuclear cooperation with India.
Delegation of Certain Functions Under Section 1265 of the National Defense Authorization Act for Fiscal Year 2010
This memorandum delegates to the Secretary of State the President's authority under Section 1265 of the FY2010 NDAA to make a specified report to Congress regarding a matter related to the national defense authorization. The Secretary is directed to notify congressional committees and publish the memorandum in the Federal Register.
Delegation of a Reporting Authority
President Obama delegates to the Secretary of State the authority to prepare and submit a congressionally mandated report under the Enhanced Partnership with Pakistan Act of 2009. The Secretary is also directed to notify congressional committees and publish the memorandum in the Federal Register.
Waiver of and Certification of Statutory Provisions Regarding the Palestine Liberation Organization Office
President Obama waived for six months a provision of the 1987 Anti-Terrorism Act that would have required closing the Palestine Liberation Organization office in Washington, D.C., certifying that doing so served U.S. national security interests. The Secretary of State was directed to transmit the determination to Congress and publish it in the Federal Register.
Waiver of Restriction on Providing Funds to the Palestinian Authority
President Obama waived a congressional restriction to allow U.S. foreign assistance funds to flow to the Palestinian Authority, certifying the waiver as important to national security interests. The Secretary of State was directed to transmit the determination to Congress with a required report and publish it in the Federal Register.
Delegation of Certain Functions Under Section 204(c) of the United States-India Nuclear Cooperation Approval and Nonproliferation Enhancement Act (Public Law 110-369)
This memorandum delegates to the Secretary of State the presidential functions under section 204(c) of the United States-India Nuclear Cooperation Approval and Nonproliferation Enhancement Act, which concerns U.S.-India civil nuclear cooperation and nonproliferation certification requirements. The Secretary is directed to publish the memorandum in the Federal Register.
Certifications Pursuant to Section 104 of the United States-India Nuclear Cooperation Approval and Nonproliferation Enhancement Act Regarding the Safeguards Agreement Between India and the International Atomic Energy Agency
President Obama certified to Congress that India's safeguards agreement with the International Atomic Energy Agency had entered into force and that India's declared nuclear facilities were consistent with its 2006 Separation Plan, satisfying statutory conditions for U.S.-India civilian nuclear cooperation.
Suspension of Limitations Under the Jerusalem Embassy Act
President Obama suspended for six months the statutory limitations in the Jerusalem Embassy Act that would have required the U.S. Embassy in Israel to move to Jerusalem and restricted State Department spending on diplomatic facilities in Jerusalem. This determination was transmitted to Congress with a required report and published in the Federal Register.
Provision of U.S. Drug Interdiction Assistance to the Government of Brazil
President Obama certified Brazil as eligible for U.S. drug interdiction assistance under a 1995 statute, specifically authorizing support for intercepting aircraft suspected of illicit drug trafficking in Brazilian airspace. The determination requires Brazil to have procedures protecting against innocent loss of life, including warning protocols before use of force.
Waiver of and Certification of Statutory Provisions Regarding the Palestine Liberation Organization Office
President Obama waived section 1003 of the Anti-Terrorism Act of 1987 for six months, allowing the Palestine Liberation Organization to maintain its office in Washington, D.C., certifying this as important to U.S. national security interests. The waiver was issued under authority from a 2009 appropriations act and its 2010 continuing resolution.
Fiscal Year 2010 Refugee Admissions Numbers And Authorizations of In-country Refugee Status Pursuant To Sections 207 And 101(A)(42), Respectively, of the Immigration And Nationality Act, And Determination Pursuant To Section 2(B)(2) of the Migration And Refugee Assistance Act, As Amended
This presidential determination sets the FY 2010 refugee admissions ceiling at 80,000, with regional allocations across Africa, East Asia, Europe/Central Asia, Latin America/Caribbean, Near East/South Asia, and a 5,000-person unallocated reserve. It also authorizes in-country refugee status processing for persons in Cuba, the former Soviet Union, Iraq, and in exceptional circumstances those identified by any U.S. Embassy.
Presidential Determination on Major Illicit Drug Transit or Major Illicit Drug Producing Countries for Fiscal Year 2010
This determination identifies 20 countries as major illicit drug transit or producing countries for FY 2010 under the Foreign Relations Authorization Act, with Bolivia, Burma, and Venezuela designated as having 'failed demonstrably' to meet international counternarcotics obligations. The document provides detailed country-by-country assessments of drug trafficking and production issues, and authorizes the Secretary of State to transmit the report to Congress and publish it in the Federal Register.
Presidential Determination With Respect To Foreign Governments' Efforts Regarding Trafficking In Persons
This determination applies sanctions and partial waivers under the Trafficking Victims Protection Act of 2000 for fiscal year 2010. It withholds certain U.S. funding from Burma, North Korea, Zimbabwe, Cuba, Eritrea, Fiji, Iran, and Syria due to inadequate anti-trafficking efforts, while granting national-interest waivers allowing continued assistance to Chad, Kuwait, Malaysia, Mauritania, Niger, Papua New Guinea, Saudi Arabia, and Sudan, plus targeted waivers for Burma, Eritrea, Fiji, Iran, Syria, and Zimbabwe for specific programs.
Eligibility of the Maldives to Receive Defense Articles and Defense Services Under the Foreign Assistance Act of 1961, as Amended, and the Arms Export Control Act, as Amended
President Obama determined that providing defense articles and services to the Maldives would strengthen U.S. security and promote world peace, making the Maldives eligible under the Foreign Assistance Act and Arms Export Control Act. The Secretary of State was directed to transmit this determination to Congress and arrange Federal Register publication.
Eligibility of the Economic Community of Central African States to Receive Defense Articles and Defense Services Under the Foreign Assistance Act of 1961, as Amended, and the Arms Export Control Act, as Amended
President Obama determined that providing defense articles and services to the Economic Community of Central African States (ECCAS) would strengthen U.S. security and promote world peace, making ECCAS eligible under the Foreign Assistance Act and Arms Export Control Act. The Secretary of State was directed to transmit this determination to Congress and arrange for Federal Register publication.
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 interdicting aircraft suspected of illicit drug trafficking, continuing authority originally granted under a 1995 law. It requires Colombia to have procedures protecting innocent life, including warning aircraft before use of force.
Waiver of Restriction On Providing Funds To The Palestinian Authority
President Obama waived a statutory restriction to allow U.S. funds to be provided to the Palestinian Authority, certifying it was important to national security interests. The Secretary of State was directed to transmit this determination to Congress with a required report and publish it in the Federal Register.
Presidential Determination for the Kingdom of Cambodia Under Section 2(b)(2) of the Export-Import Bank Act of 1945, as amended
President Obama determined that Cambodia no longer qualifies as a Marxist-Leninist country under the Export-Import Bank Act of 1945, making it eligible for Export-Import Bank financing programs. The Secretary of State was directed to publish this determination in the Federal Register.
Presidential Determination for the Lao People's Democratic Republic Under Section 2(b)(2) of the Export-Import Bank Act of 1945, as amended
President Obama determined that Laos is no longer a Marxist-Leninist country under the Export-Import Bank Act of 1945, making it eligible for Export-Import Bank financing programs previously restricted. The Secretary of State is directed to publish this determination in the Federal Register.
Delegation of Certain Functions Under Section 201 of Public Law 110-429
This memorandum delegates presidential functions under subsections (a), (b), and (c) of section 201 of Public Law 110-429 (the Naval Vessel Transfer Act of 2008) to the Secretary of State, to be exercised in coordination with the Secretary of Defense. It is a routine interagency delegation of statutory authority with no substantive policy changes.
Suspension of Limitations Under the Jerusalem Embassy Act
President Obama suspended for six months the statutory limitations in the Jerusalem Embassy Act that would have required moving the U.S. embassy in Israel to Jerusalem and withholding funds for the State Department's acquisition and maintenance of overseas buildings, citing national security interests. This continuation of a long-standing executive practice since 1995 delays the embassy relocation and preserves diplomatic flexibility.
Proposed Agreement for Cooperation Between the Government of the United States of America And the Government of the United Arab Emirates Concerning Peaceful Uses of Nuclear Energy
President Obama approved a proposed nuclear cooperation agreement with the United Arab Emirates under Section 123 of the Atomic Energy Act, finding it promotes common defense and security without unreasonable risk. The determination authorizes the Secretary of State to execute the agreement and requires publication in the Federal Register.
Waiver and Certification of Statutory Provisions Regarding the Palestine Liberation Organization Office
President Obama waived for six months a provision of the 1987 Anti-Terrorism Act that would otherwise prohibit the Palestine Liberation Organization from maintaining an office in the United States, certifying the waiver as important to U.S. national security interests. The Secretary of State was directed to transmit the determination to Congress and publish it in the Federal Register.
Unexpected Urgent Refugee and Migration Needs Related To the Continuing Conflict In Pakistan
President Obama authorized up to $8 million from the U.S. Emergency Refugee and Migration Assistance Fund to address urgent refugee and migration needs stemming from the ongoing conflict in Pakistan, directing contributions to international, governmental, and nongovernmental organizations plus administrative expenses for the State Department's Bureau of Population, Refugees, and Migration.
Unexpected Urgent Refugee and Migration Needs Related To Gaza
President Obama authorized up to $20.3 million from the U.S. Emergency Refugee and Migration Assistance Fund for humanitarian aid to Palestinian refugees and conflict victims in Gaza, citing urgent and unexpected needs. The funds may go to international, governmental, and nongovernmental organizations, plus administrative expenses for the State Department's refugee bureau.