Delegation of Authority Pursuant to Sections 110(d)(4) and 110(f) of the Trafficking Victims Protection Act of 2000, as Amended

In simple terms

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.

Federal Register Open PDF 77 FR 11375

Record & deadlines

Feb 3, 2012Signed
Signed by the President
Feb 24, 2012FR published
Published in the Federal Register · 77 FR 11375
Federal Register PDF
Date TBD
Determination regarding Burma assistance for fiscal year 2012

Key directives

Delegate authority to Secretary of State to determine whether assistance to Burma under section 110(d)(1)(B) promotes TVPA purposes or U.S. national interest for FY2012
Direct Secretary of State to publish memorandum in Federal Register

Who is ordered

Secretary of State · Department of State

What to expect

Immediate

Delegation of authority to Secretary of State takes effect

Near term (90d)

Secretary of State may make determination on FY2012 Burma assistance

Long term

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Risks & tensions

Narrow scope limited to Burma and FY2012; no automatic policy change without Secretary's subsequent determination
Timing suggests potential thaw in U.S.-Burma relations during 2012 political transition period
Delegation mechanism allows executive branch flexibility without congressional action