Department of the Treasury
Orders where directed actors are tied to Department of the Treasury · 22 in Obama · 86 all terms.
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22 shown · Obama
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 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 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.
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.
Promoting Rehabilitation and Reintegration of Formerly Incarcerated Individuals
This memorandum establishes a Federal Interagency Reentry Council co-chaired by the Attorney General and the White House Domestic Policy Council Director to coordinate federal efforts reducing recidivism and removing barriers to employment, housing, and reintegration for formerly incarcerated individuals. It directs agencies to review hiring and occupational licensing procedures to avoid automatic disqualification based on criminal records, and requires a federal strategic plan within 100 days.
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.
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 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.
Student Aid Bill of Rights To Help Ensure Affordable Loan Repayment
This memorandum directs multiple federal agencies to implement stronger consumer protections for the more than 40 million Americans with student loan debt. It establishes deadlines for creating a complaint system, improving loan servicing standards, protecting distressed borrowers including those with disabilities, and exploring regulatory changes to bankruptcy and consumer protection laws.
Helping Struggling Federal Student Loan Borrowers Manage Their Debt
This memorandum directs the Secretaries of Education and Treasury to expand income-driven student loan repayment options, improve borrower outreach and communication strategies, develop public-private partnerships for tax-season education, and pilot enhanced loan counseling tools. It aims to make Pay As You Earn available to more Federal Direct Loan borrowers by December 2015 and targets struggling borrowers including dropouts, first-time defaulters, and those with low balances.
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.
Combating Wildlife Trafficking
This executive order establishes a Presidential Task Force on Wildlife Trafficking co-chaired by the State Department, Interior Department, and Attorney General to develop a national strategy against wildlife trafficking. It also creates an Advisory Council of non-governmental experts to advise the Task Force, with specific deadlines for initial meetings, strategy production, and council establishment.
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.
Regarding the Acquisition of Four U.S. Wind Farm Project Companies by Ralls Corporation
President Obama issued a rare presidential order under the Defense Production Act blocking a Chinese-owned company (Ralls Corporation, affiliated with Sany Group) from acquiring four Oregon wind farm projects near a U.S. Navy weapons systems training facility. The order mandates divestment within 90 days (extendable by 3 months), removal of all equipment within 14 days, and imposes ongoing CFIUS oversight and compliance verification.
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.
Improving Repayment Options for Federal Student Loan Borrowers
This memorandum directs the Secretaries of Education and Treasury to streamline the Income-Based Repayment (IBR) application process for federal student loans by creating an online system that imports IRS income data directly, develop integrated online and mobile resources to educate borrowers about repayment options, and improve notifications about IBR availability to borrowers before and after leaving school.
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.
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.
Establishment of the President's Council on Jobs and Competitiveness
This executive order creates the President's Council on Jobs and Competitiveness (PCJC) within the Department of the Treasury to provide non-partisan advice on economic growth, competitiveness, and job creation. It replaces the President's Economic Recovery Advisory Board (revoking EO 13501) with a new advisory body of private-sector representatives and experts. The council has a 2-year lifespan unless extended by the President.
Continuation of the Exercise of Certain Authorities Under the Trading With the Enemy Act
This determination extends for one year the President's authority under the Trading With the Enemy Act (TWEA) as applied to Cuba, continuing economic sanctions implemented through the Cuban Assets Control Regulations. The extension maintains the long-standing embargo framework from September 14, 2009 until September 14, 2010.
Establishment of the White House Office of Urban Affairs
This executive order creates the White House Office of Urban Affairs within the Executive Office of the President to coordinate federal urban policy across departments and agencies. The Office is tasked with developing a comprehensive urban policy agenda, ensuring federal spending in urban areas is effective, and engaging with state/local officials and private stakeholders.