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Combating Cybercrime, Fraud, and Predatory Schemes Against American Citizens
This executive order directs multiple Cabinet departments to combat transnational cybercrime, fraud, and predatory schemes targeting Americans—including scam centers, ransomware, sextortion, and financial fraud often backed by foreign regimes. It mandates reviews and action plans to create a new operational cell for interagency coordination, establishes a Victims Restoration Program, and authorizes diplomatic consequences including sanctions, visa restrictions, and trade penalties against nations that tolerate such criminal activity.
Reissuance of and Amendments to National Security Presidential Memorandum 5 on Strengthening the Policy of the United States Toward Cuba
This memorandum reissues and amends Trump-era NSPM-5 to tighten U.S. policy toward Cuba, directing agencies to restrict financial transactions with Cuban military-controlled entities, enforce the tourism ban, expand internet access for Cubans, and oppose international efforts to lift the embargo. It sets multiple deadlines for regulatory adjustments and reports while explicitly maintaining the statutory embargo framework.
Providing for the Revocation of Syria Sanctions
This executive order terminates the national emergency declared in 2004 and revokes six sanctions executive orders targeting Syria, effective July 1, 2025, while expanding a separate sanctions framework to hold the former Assad regime accountable. It directs waivers under the Syria Accountability Act, CBW Act, and Caesar Act to ease export controls and other restrictions, and mandates review of terrorism designations including for Hay'at Tahrir al-Sham and Syria's State Sponsor of Terrorism status.
Presidential Determination Pursuant to Section 1245(d)(4)(B) and (C) of the National Defense Authorization Act for Fiscal Year 2012
The President determined that global petroleum supplies from non-Iranian sources remain sufficient to allow countries to significantly reduce their purchases of Iranian oil, continuing a sanctions mechanism under the 2012 NDAA. This maintains the legal foundation for pressuring foreign financial institutions that facilitate Iranian oil transactions.
Designating Cartels and Other Organizations as Foreign Terrorist Organizations and Specially Designated Global Terrorists
This executive order declares a national emergency and creates a process to designate certain international drug cartels and transnational criminal organizations (including Tren de Aragua and MS-13) as Foreign Terrorist Organizations under immigration law or Specially Designated Global Terrorists under economic sanctions law. It requires recommendations within 14 days and prepares for potential use of the Alien Enemies Act to expedite removals.
Putting America First in International Environmental Agreements
This executive order withdraws the United States from the Paris Agreement and all related UN climate commitments, revokes the International Climate Finance Plan, freezes and rescinds climate-related foreign funding, and directs agencies to prioritize economic efficiency over environmental objectives in future international energy agreements.
Delegation of Authority Under the Protecting Americans From Foreign Adversary Controlled Applications Act
This memorandum delegates presidential authorities under the Protecting Americans from Foreign Adversary Controlled Applications Act (targeting TikTok and similar apps) to the Attorney General, and establishes an interagency committee to develop rules for exercising those authorities within 180 days. The committee includes six cabinet secretaries and the DNI, with intelligence assessments required to support their work.
Delegation of Functions and Authorities Under the Protecting American Intellectual Property Act of 2022
This memorandum delegates presidential authorities under the Protecting American Intellectual Property Act of 2022 to specific Cabinet members. The Secretary of State receives primary responsibility for preparing an annual report on intellectual property theft and selecting sanctions, with support from intelligence, law enforcement, and commerce agencies. The Secretary of Treasury receives authority over certain financial sanctions provisions.
Establishment of the Economic Diplomacy Action Group and Delegation of Certain Functions and Authorities Under the Championing American Business Through Diplomacy Act of 2019
This memorandum establishes the Economic Diplomacy Action Group (EDAG) and delegates presidential authority under the Championing American Business Through Diplomacy Act of 2019 to cabinet secretaries and agency heads, allowing them to appoint senior officials to the EDAG. The Secretary of State is tasked with coordinating these appointments across agencies.
White House Council on Supply Chain Resilience
This executive order establishes the White House Council on Supply Chain Resilience, co-chaired by the National Security Advisor and the President's economic policy advisor, with membership from 31 cabinet-level officials and agency heads. The Council is tasked with coordinating federal efforts to strengthen supply chain resilience, conducting quadrennial reviews of critical industries, and submitting its first report to the President by December 31, 2024. The order supersedes the review process from the prior administration's EO 14017 while reaffirming its underlying supply chain principles.
Imposing Certain Sanctions on Persons Undermining Peace, Security, and Stability in the West Bank
This executive order declares a national emergency and imposes blocking sanctions and visa restrictions on foreign persons determined to be responsible for or complicit in extremist settler violence, forced displacement, property destruction, or other actions undermining peace and stability in the West Bank. The order authorizes the Secretary of State and Secretary of the Treasury to designate individuals and entities, freeze their U.S.-based assets, and bar their entry into the United States.
Presidential Determination Pursuant to Section 1245(d)(4)(B) and (C) of the National Defense Authorization Act for Fiscal Year 2012
This determination extends a sanctions exemption by certifying that global petroleum supplies are sufficient to allow countries to significantly reduce Iranian oil purchases without harming markets. It maintains existing policy by continuing to waive secondary sanctions on foreign financial institutions that process Iranian oil transactions.
Promoting Accountability for Conflict-Related Sexual Violence
This memorandum directs federal agencies to use existing sanctions, visa restrictions, security assistance, and diplomatic tools to promote accountability for conflict-related sexual violence (CRSV) worldwide. It establishes that CRSV may constitute 'serious human rights abuse' under Executive Order 13818 (Global Magnitsky) and other sanctions programs, and directs the Secretaries of State and Treasury, Attorney General, and DNI to strengthen information collection and target perpetrators.
Presidential Determination With Respect to the Efforts of Foreign Governments Regarding Trafficking in Persons
This determination imposes foreign assistance restrictions on 17 governments for FY 2023 for failing to meet minimum standards against human trafficking, with partial waivers for certain countries to allow specific programs. It also adds Curacao and Sint Maarten to the restricted list through discretionary presidential action beyond the statutory framework.
Continuation of the Exercise of Certain Authorities Under the Trading With the Enemy Act
President Biden extended for one year the exercise of authorities under the Trading With the Enemy Act with respect to Cuba, continuing economic sanctions implemented through the Cuban Assets Control Regulations until September 14, 2023. This annual continuation maintains the long-standing embargo framework first established in the 1960s.
Transforming Federal Customer Experience and Service Delivery To Rebuild Trust in Government
This executive order directs federal agencies to modernize service delivery and reduce administrative burdens on the public, framing inefficient government processes as a "time tax" on citizens. It mandates specific digital upgrades across agencies—from online passport renewal to streamlined disaster assistance applications—and establishes a framework for designating High Impact Service Providers (HISPs) with ongoing accountability for customer experience improvements.
Presidential Determination Pursuant to Section 1245(d)(4)(B) and (C) of the National Defense Authorization Act for Fiscal Year 2012
President Biden determined that global petroleum supplies from non-Iranian sources are sufficient to allow significant reductions in Iranian oil purchases, continuing a sanctions mechanism under the 2012 NDAA. This maintains the legal foundation for pressuring foreign financial institutions to reduce Iranian oil transactions.
Blocking Property With Respect to Certain Russian Energy Export Pipelines
This executive order imposes blocking sanctions on foreign persons involved in certain Russian energy export pipelines, specifically implementing the Protecting Europe's Energy Security Act of 2019 (PEESA) by targeting property and interests in property of designated persons. It also directs visa and admission restrictions under PEESA while allowing for statutory waivers and regulatory exceptions.
Establishment of the White House Gender Policy Council
This executive order establishes the White House Gender Policy Council within the Executive Office of the President to coordinate federal efforts advancing gender equity and equality across domestic and foreign policy. The Council, led by two presidentially designated Co-Chairs and comprising cabinet members and senior officials from 36 agencies, must develop a government-wide strategy within 200 days and requires agencies to designate senior gender equity coordinators within 30 days. The order also mandates creation of a National Action Plan to End Gender-Based Violence and terminates a prior administration's working group on women's global development.
Promoting Redemption of Savings Bonds
This executive order directs the Treasury Department to accelerate efforts to help Americans redeem approximately $27 billion in matured, unredeemed savings bonds. It mandates digitization of bond records, integration with the Treasury Hunt online tool, customer research on redemption barriers, state collaboration, and a public report on implementation progress.
Delegation of Certain Functions and Authorities Under the Global Fragility Act of 2019
This memorandum delegates to the Secretary of State, with required consultation from six other cabinet officials and agency heads, the presidential functions and authorities under sections 504(a) and (c) of the Global Fragility Act of 2019. The delegation also automatically applies to future laws containing substantially similar provisions.
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-Iran sources are sufficient to allow foreign countries to significantly reduce Iranian oil purchases, thereby continuing sanctions pressure on Iran's oil exports. It extends a recurring statutory determination required to maintain U.S. sanctions leverage under the 2012 NDAA.
Delegation of Certain Functions and Authorities Under the National Defense Authorization Act for Fiscal Year 2020
This memorandum delegates specific presidential authorities under the FY2020 National Defense Authorization Act to the Secretary of State, Secretary of the Treasury, Secretary of Defense, and Director of National Drug Control Policy. The delegations cover sanctions, anti-money laundering, and counter-narcotics provisions, with various consultation requirements between agencies.
Delegation of Certain Functions and Authorities Under the National Defense Authorization Act for Fiscal Year 2020
This memorandum delegates specific authorities vested in the President by the National Defense Authorization Act for Fiscal Year 2020 (Public Law 116-92) to the Secretaries of State, Treasury, Defense, Commerce, and the Director of National Intelligence. The delegations cover sanctions-related provisions concerning North Korea, Bretton Woods Agreements, and other national security matters, with required inter-agency consultation.
Presidential Determination Pursuant to Section 1245(d)(4)(B) and (C) of the National Defense Authorization Act for Fiscal Year 2012
President Trump determined that global petroleum supplies are sufficient to allow significant reductions in Iranian oil purchases, continuing a sanctions mechanism under the 2012 NDAA. This determination maintains the legal foundation for imposing sanctions on foreign financial institutions that facilitate Iranian oil transactions.
Delegation of Functions and Authorities Under the Sanctioning the Use of Civilians as Defenseless Shields Act
This memorandum delegates presidential authorities under the Sanctioning the Use of Civilians as Defenseless Shields Act (Public Law 115-348) to the Secretary of State and Secretary of the Treasury. The Secretary of State receives section 3(g) authorities, while the Secretary of the Treasury receives sections 3(a), 3(b), 3(c), 3(d)(1), and 3(h) authorities in consultation with the Secretary of State.
Presidential Determination Pursuant to Section 1245(d)(4)(B) and (C) of the National Defense Authorization Act for Fiscal Year 2012
President Trump determined there is sufficient global petroleum supply from non-Iranian sources to allow foreign financial institutions to significantly reduce oil purchases from Iran, continuing a sanctions-related finding required by the 2012 NDAA. This determination maintains the legal foundation for pressuring Iran's oil exports.
Delegation of Authority Under Section 1244 of the National Defense Authorization Act for Fiscal Year 2019
This memorandum delegates presidential authority to the Secretary of State, in coordination with other cabinet officials, to submit a congressionally required certification under Section 1244 of the FY2019 NDAA. The delegation also automatically applies to any future law containing substantially the same provision.
Presidential Determination Pursuant to Section 1245(d)(4)(B) and (C) of the National Defense Authorization Act for Fiscal Year 2012
This determination, required every 180 days under the 2012 NDAA, finds that global petroleum supplies from non-Iranian sources are sufficient to allow significant reductions in Iranian oil purchases. This finding is a statutory precondition for maintaining sanctions on foreign financial institutions that process Iranian oil transactions, effectively continuing the sanctions architecture against Iran's petroleum sector.
Delegation of Certain Functions and Authorities Under the Countering America's Adversaries Through Sanctions Act of 2017
This October 11, 2017 presidential memorandum delegates specific sanctions authorities under the Countering America's Adversaries Through Sanctions Act (CAATSA) from the President to the Secretaries of State, Treasury, and Homeland Security. The delegation assigns particular sections of the Act to each secretary, with some requiring inter-agency consultation, and applies to future substantially similar laws.
Presidential Determination With Respect to the Efforts of Foreign Governments Regarding Trafficking in Persons
This determination, issued under the Trafficking Victims Protection Act of 2000, imposes foreign assistance restrictions on 10 governments for FY 2018 due to inadequate anti-trafficking efforts, while granting partial or full waivers for 21 other countries based on national interest determinations. It also directs U.S. representatives at multilateral development banks and the IMF to vote against loans benefiting Iran, North Korea, and Russia.
Plan To Defeat the Islamic State of Iraq and Syria
This National Security Presidential Memorandum directs the Secretary of Defense to develop, within 30 days, a comprehensive plan to defeat ISIS in collaboration with multiple cabinet members and national security officials. The plan must address military strategy, rules of engagement, public diplomacy, coalition building, financial targeting, and funding mechanisms.
Recognizing Positive Actions by the Government of Sudan and Providing for the Revocation of Certain Sudan-Related Sanctions
This executive order conditionally revokes certain U.S. sanctions against Sudan effective July 12, 2017, contingent on Sudan sustaining positive actions including reduced military activity, improved humanitarian access, and counterterrorism cooperation. It also assigns reporting and certification functions to the Secretaries of State and Treasury, and requires annual reviews of Sudan's continued compliance.
Safeguarding the Nation From the Impacts of Invasive Species
This executive order updates and strengthens federal coordination on invasive species by amending Executive Order 13112. It maintains the National Invasive Species Council with expanded membership, adds new priorities including climate change and public health impacts, and mandates a new management plan with specific reporting requirements.
Promoting Diversity and Inclusion in the National Security Workforce
This memorandum directs national security agencies to improve diversity and inclusion through data transparency, expanded demographic tracking, professional development programs, and leadership accountability measures. It requires annual public reporting on workforce demographics and inclusion metrics, with initial reports due within 90 days.
Delegation of Certain Functions and Authorities Under the North Korea Sanctions and Policy Enhancement Act of 2016
This memorandum delegates specific authorities granted to the President under the North Korea Sanctions and Policy Enhancement Act of 2016 to the Secretaries of State, Treasury, and Commerce, and the Director of National Intelligence. It assigns discrete responsibilities for sanctions implementation, reporting, and strategy development across these officials, with required consultation between them.
Presidential Determination Pursuant to Section 1245(d)(4)(B) and (C) of the National Defense Authorization Act for Fiscal Year 2012
This determination certifies that global oil markets have sufficient non-Iranian supply to allow countries to significantly reduce Iranian oil purchases, as required by the 2012 NDAA sanctions framework. However, the President notes that due to U.S. commitments under the 2013 Joint Plan of Action (interim Iran nuclear deal), the administration will not seek further reductions in Iranian oil purchases at this time.
Delegation of Certain Functions and Authorities Under Section 135 of the Atomic Energy Act of 1954 (42 U.S.C. 2011 et seq.), as amended by the Iran Nuclear Agreement Review Act of 2015
This memorandum delegates specific presidential authorities under Section 135 of the Atomic Energy Act (as amended by the Iran Nuclear Agreement Review Act of 2015) to the Secretary of State and Secretary of the Treasury. The delegation assigns reporting and assessment responsibilities related to the Iran nuclear agreement review process, with the Secretary of State taking primary responsibility for most provisions and the Secretary of the Treasury handling the money laundering/terrorist finance assessment.
Presidential Determination Pursuant to Section 1245(d)(4)(B) and (C) of the National Defense Authorization Act for Fiscal Year 2012
This presidential determination certifies that global petroleum supplies from non-Iran sources are sufficient to allow foreign financial institutions to significantly reduce purchases of Iranian oil without disrupting markets. It continues a sanctions mechanism established by the 2012 NDAA by making a required periodic finding, maintaining the legal basis for pressuring Iran's oil exports.
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 markets have sufficient non-Iranian supply to allow foreign financial institutions to significantly reduce purchases of Iranian oil without disrupting markets. It continues a sanctions policy established by the NDAA for FY2012, maintaining pressure on Iran's oil exports.
Preparing the United States for the Impacts of Climate Change
This executive order directs federal agencies to integrate climate change preparedness and resilience into their operations, programs, and investments. It establishes a new interagency Council on Climate Preparedness and Resilience, creates a State, Local, and Tribal Leaders Task Force, mandates updated Agency Adaptation Plans, and requires modernization of federal programs to remove barriers to climate-resilient investment.
Presidential Determination Pursuant to Section 1245(d)(4)(B) and (C) of the National Defense Authorization Act for Fiscal Year 2012
President Obama determined that global oil markets had sufficient non-Iranian supply to allow countries to significantly reduce Iranian oil purchases without causing supply disruptions. This continued a sanctions policy required by the 2012 NDAA, maintaining pressure on Iran's nuclear program through petroleum-based financial restrictions.
Delegation of Certain Functions and Authorities Under the Iran Freedom and Counter-Proliferation Act of 2012
This memorandum delegates specific functions and authorities under the Iran Freedom and Counter-Proliferation Act of 2012 (IFCA) and amended provisions of the Comprehensive Iran Sanctions, Accountability, and Divestment Act of 2010 (CISADA) from the President to various cabinet secretaries and agency heads, primarily the Secretaries of Treasury and State, with detailed consultation requirements for imposing and implementing sanctions against Iran.
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 are sufficient to allow countries to significantly reduce Iranian oil purchases without harming markets, thereby enabling sanctions under the 2012 NDAA. It authorizes the Secretary of State to publish this finding, which triggers the legal framework for imposing sanctions on foreign financial institutions that facilitate Iranian oil transactions.
Establishing the President's Global Development Council
This executive order creates a 12-member advisory council within USAID to advise the President on global development policy, promote public-private partnerships, and elevate development as a pillar of U.S. foreign policy alongside diplomacy and defense. The council includes cabinet secretaries as non-voting members and outside experts from academia, philanthropy, civil society, and private industry, with a built-in 2-year sunset clause.
Establishing Visa and Foreign Visitor Processing Goals and the Task Force On Travel and Competitiveness
This executive order establishes visa processing targets to boost U.S. travel and tourism, including a 40% capacity increase in China and Brazil and 80% of applicants interviewed within 3 weeks. It also creates a Task Force on Travel and Competitiveness to develop a National Travel and Tourism Strategy within 90 days.
Authorizing the Imposition of Certain Sanctions With Respect to the Provision of Goods, Services, Technology, or Support for Iran's Energy and Petrochemical Sectors
This executive order authorizes sanctions against individuals and entities that provide goods, services, technology, or support above specified dollar thresholds to Iran's petroleum development or petrochemical production sectors. The sanctions include blocking property, financial restrictions, export denial, and government procurement bans, and took effect immediately on November 21, 2011.
Delegation of Certain Functions and Authorities Under the Comprehensive Iran Sanctions, Accountability, and Divestment Act of 2010
This memorandum delegates specific presidential authorities under the Iran Sanctions Act of 1996 (as amended by CISADA) and CISADA itself to the Secretary of State, Secretary of the Treasury, Secretary of Commerce, Attorney General, U.S. Trade Representative, Federal Reserve Chairman, and Export-Import Bank President. It maintains a prior 1996 memorandum for certain provisions while reassigning others.
National Export Initiative
This executive order creates the National Export Initiative (NEI) to double U.S. exports over five years and establishes an Export Promotion Cabinet of cabinet-level officials and agency heads to coordinate federal export promotion efforts. The order directs the Cabinet to develop programs supporting small and medium-sized business exports, increase export credit, reduce trade barriers, and produce a comprehensive implementation plan within 180 days.
A Comprehensive Federal Strategy on Carbon Capture and Storage
This memorandum establishes an Interagency Task Force on Carbon Capture and Storage co-chaired by DOE and EPA to develop a plan within 180 days to overcome barriers to deploying CCS technology. It aims to bring 5-10 commercial demonstration projects online by 2016, with the goal of widespread cost-effective CCS deployment within 10 years.
Establishment of the Interagency Committee on Trade in Timber Products from Peru and Assignment of Function under Section 501 of the United States-Peru Trade Promotion Agreement Implementation Act
This memorandum establishes an Interagency Committee on Trade in Timber Products from Peru to oversee implementation of Annex 18.3.4 of the U.S.-Peru Trade Promotion Agreement, assigns a presidential function to the USTR, and directs several Cabinet secretaries to issue implementing regulations. The committee had a statutory deadline of 90 days after the Agreement's February 1, 2009 entry into force, making the establishment deadline May 2, 2009.
Establishing a White House Council on Women And Girls
This executive order creates a White House Council on Women and Girls to coordinate federal policy across agencies on issues affecting women and girls, including pay equity, healthcare access, educational opportunity, and workforce participation. The Council is advisory, composed of Cabinet secretaries and senior officials, and must submit an interagency plan within 150 days.
Limited Waiver of Certain Sanctions Imposed by, and Delegation of Certain Authorities Pursuant to, the Tom Lantos Block Burmese JADE (Junta's Anti-Democratic Efforts) Act of 2008
President George W. Bush waived certain JADE Act sanctions against Burmese persons not already on Treasury's Specially Designated Nationals list, and delegated waiver authority to the Secretary of the Treasury to allow more flexible targeting of the Burmese military regime. The determination also authorized the Secretary of State to make required congressional submissions.
Continuation of the Exercise of Certain Authorities under the Trading with the Enemy Act
This presidential determination extends for one year the exercise of authorities under the Trading with the Enemy Act that were scheduled to expire on September 14, 2006. It continues economic sanctions and asset control regulations affecting certain countries, primarily maintaining the Cuban embargo and related foreign asset controls, through September 14, 2007.
Continuation of the Exercise of Certain Authorities under the Trading with the Enemy Act
President Bush extended for one year the exercise of authorities under the Trading with the Enemy Act that were scheduled to terminate on September 14, 2005. The continuation applies to countries affected by three Treasury Department regulatory regimes, with the extension lasting until September 14, 2006.
Blocking Property of Weapons of Mass Destruction Proliferators and Their Supporters
Executive Order 13382 blocks all U.S.-based assets of designated weapons of mass destruction proliferators and their supporters, expanding sanctions authority under a national emergency first declared in 1994. It immediately freezes property of eight named entities and authorizes future designations by the Secretaries of Treasury and State.
Implementing Amendments to Agreement on Border
This executive order updates a 1994 order to implement 2002 amendments to the Border Environment Cooperation Commission and North American Development Bank agreements. It specifies U.S. board membership, designates the Treasury Secretary as chair when the U.S. holds that position, and updates advisory committee references.
Effective Dates of Provisions in Title I of the Intelligence Reform and Terrorism Prevention Act of 2004
This memorandum accelerates the effective dates of most provisions in Title I of the Intelligence Reform and Terrorism Prevention Act of 2004, making them effective immediately upon signing rather than waiting for the statutory 6-month deadline. It exempts sections 1021 and 1092 (National Counterterrorism Center) and any provisions with express effective dates in the Act itself.
Continuation of the Exercise of Certain Authorities under the Trading with the Enemy Act
President Bush extended for one year the exercise of certain authorities under the Trading with the Enemy Act, continuing economic sanctions regulations administered by the Treasury Department's Office of Foreign Assets Control. The extension applies to the Foreign Assets Control Regulations, Transaction Control Regulations, and Cuban Assets Control Regulations through September 14, 2005.
Blocking Property of Certain Persons and Prohibiting the Export of Certain Goods to Syria
This executive order declares a national emergency and imposes sanctions on Syria, blocking property of individuals and entities supporting Syrian government activities including terrorism, occupation of Lebanon, WMD programs, and undermining Iraq stabilization. It prohibits export of munitions, most commerce-controlled items, and other U.S. products to Syria, with limited exceptions for food and medicine, and restricts Syrian-owned air carrier operations in U.S. airspace.
Determination Consistent with the Emergency Supplemental Appropriations Act for Defense and for the Reconstruction of Iraq and Afghanistan, 2004 (Public Law 108-106), to Make Available Assistance for Liberia
President Bush authorized $114 million in International Disaster and Famine Assistance for Liberia under Public Law 108-106, determining it was in the U.S. national interest and essential to counterterrorism efforts. The Secretary of State was directed to report this to Congress and arrange Federal Register publication.
Delegation of Certain Congressional Reporting Functions
This executive order delegates to various Cabinet secretaries and agency heads the responsibility for submitting approximately 40 recurring reports to Congress that were previously the President's duty. The reports cover foreign policy, national security, sanctions, arms control, and trade topics. The order includes a standard assertion of presidential constitutional authority to withhold information and explicitly states it creates no enforceable rights.
Amending Executive Order 13212, Actions to Expedite Energy-Related Projects
This executive order amends EO 13212 to expand its scope beyond energy production to include pipeline safety projects. It establishes an interagency task force within the Department of Energy to monitor and expedite permitting for energy-related and pipeline safety projects, coordinate federal-state-tribal-local permitting, and perform functions under section 60133 of title 49 regarding pipeline repair.
Suspending the Iraq Sanctions Act, Making Inapplicable
President Bush suspended most provisions of the Iraq Sanctions Act of 1990 and made terrorism-related foreign assistance restrictions inapplicable to Iraq, while delegating reporting and licensing authorities to the Secretaries of Commerce, Treasury, and State under the Emergency Wartime Supplemental Appropriations Act, 2003.
Delegation of Certain Authorities and Assignment of Certain Functions Under the Trade Act of 2002
This executive order delegates most presidential authorities under Divisions B (Trade Promotion) and C (Andean Trade) of the Trade Act of 2002 to the U.S. Trade Representative, while reserving specific authorities to the President. It also assigns particular consultative and reporting functions to the Secretaries of State, Labor, Treasury, and other agencies, and amends Executive Order 11846 to include the new trade act divisions.
Blocking Property and Prohibiting Transactions With Persons Who Commit, Threaten To Commit, or Support Terrorism
This executive order declares a national emergency and blocks all U.S.-based property and transactions of foreign terrorists, terrorist financiers, and their associates. It authorizes the Secretaries of Treasury and State to designate individuals and entities for sanctions without prior notice, and prohibits any U.S. person from transacting with designated parties.
Presidential Determination on Continuation of the Exercise of Certain Authorities Under the Trading With the Enemy Act
President Clinton extended for one year the exercise of certain authorities under the Trading With the Enemy Act, continuing economic sanctions regulations administered by the Treasury Department that were scheduled to expire on September 14, 1999. The determination applies to the Foreign Assets Control Regulations, Transaction Control Regulations, and Cuban Assets Control Regulations.
Proliferation of Weapons of Mass Destruction
This executive order amends Executive Order 12938 to strengthen sanctions against foreign persons who materially contribute to weapons of mass destruction proliferation. It replaces the previous penalty structure with a new Section 4 that imposes procurement bans, assistance bans, and import bans on such persons, with determinations made by the Secretary of State in consultation with relevant agencies, and includes exceptions for military, intelligence, and humanitarian needs.
White House Millennium Council
This executive order establishes the White House Millennium Council, a coordinating body of federal agency representatives to lead national and local educational celebrations commemorating the year 2000 millennium. The Council is tasked with planning events, producing educational materials, encouraging community participation, and making recommendations for historic preservation funding through the Save America's Treasures program.
Extension of the Exercise of Certain Authorities Under the Trading With the Enemy Act
President Clinton extended for one year the exercise of authorities under the Trading With the Enemy Act (TWEA) that were scheduled to terminate on September 14, 1997. The extension applies to sanctions programs administered under Treasury regulations covering foreign assets controls, transaction controls, and Cuban assets controls.
Prohibiting New Investment in Burma
This executive order, issued under the International Emergency Economic Powers Act and section 570 of the 1997 Foreign Operations Appropriations Act, declares a national emergency and prohibits U.S. persons from making new investments in Burma (Myanmar) in response to large-scale repression of the democratic opposition by Burma's government. The order took effect immediately on May 21, 1997, and delegates implementation authority to the Treasury and State Departments.
Prohibiting Transactions With Terrorists Who Threaten To Disrupt the Middle East Peace Process
This executive order declares a national emergency and blocks all U.S.-based property and transactions of foreign terrorists and their supporters who threaten to disrupt the Middle East peace process. It authorizes the Secretary of State and Treasury to designate targeted individuals and entities, with enforcement coordinated through the FBI.
Extension of the Exercise of Certain Authorities Under the Trading With the Enemy Act
President Clinton extended for one year, until September 14, 1995, the exercise of certain authorities under the Trading With the Enemy Act that were scheduled to terminate on September 14, 1994. The extension applies to regulations governing foreign assets control, transaction controls, Cuban assets control, and foreign funds control.
Drawdown of Commodities and Services from the Inventory and Resources of the Department of the Treasury To Support Sanctions Enforcement Efforts Against Serbia and Montenegro
President Clinton authorized drawing down up to $1.1 million in commodities and services from Treasury Department inventory to support international sanctions enforcement against Serbia and Montenegro, supplementing an earlier March 1994 determination. The action was justified as responding to an unforeseen emergency requiring immediate assistance under the Foreign Assistance Act.
Drawdown of Commodities and Services From the Inventory and Resources of the Department of the Treasury To Support Sanctions Enforcement Efforts Against Serbia and Montenegro
President Clinton authorized a drawdown of up to $4.5 million in commodities and services from the Department of Treasury's inventory to support international sanctions enforcement against Serbia and Montenegro, citing an unforeseen emergency under the Foreign Assistance Act. The Secretary of State was directed to report this to Congress and arrange Federal Register publication.
Delegation concerning the United States-India Fund for Cultural, Educational, and Scientific Cooperation
This executive order delegates presidential authority over the United States-India Fund for Cultural, Educational, and Scientific Cooperation to the Secretary of State, and allocates Indian rupees provided to the President to the Secretary of the Treasury for investment to generate earnings for the Fund's purposes.