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DetDeterminationG.W. Bush · R

Presidential Determination

Waiving Prohibition on Use of Fiscal Year 2005 Economic Support Funds with Respect to Jordan

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In simple terms

President Bush waived for six months a congressional prohibition on providing Fiscal Year 2005 Economic Support Funds to Jordan, citing U.S. national security interests. The Secretary of State is directed to report this determination to Congress and arrange Federal Register publication.

Federal Register Open PDF 70 FR 8497

Record & deadlines

  1. Signed

    Signed by the President

  2. FR published

    Published in the Federal Register · 70 FR 8497

    Federal Register PDF

  3. Waiver expires (6 months from date of determination)

  4. Secretary of State to report determination to Congress and arrange Federal Register publication

Key directives

  • Waive section 574(a) prohibition on FY2005 Economic Support Funds for Jordan for 6 months
  • Report determination to Congress
  • Arrange publication in Federal Register

Who is ordered

What to expect

Immediate

  • Waiver takes effect upon signing
  • Secretary of State to report to Congress and arrange Federal Register publication

Near term (90d)

  • Six-month waiver period runs from February 10, 2005 through August 10, 2005

Long term

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Risks & tensions

  • Congressional-executive tension: overrides legislative restriction on foreign aid
  • Temporary nature creates uncertainty for Jordan aid planning beyond 6 months
Presidential Determination: Waiving Prohibition on Use of Fiscal Year 2005 Economic Support Funds with Respect to Jordan · Executive Orders