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Presidential Memorandum

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.

Federal Register Open PDF 80 FR 32849

Impact dates

  1. Federal Register publication

Key directives

  • delegate functions and authorities vested in the President by section 302(b) of the Act to the Secretary of State
  • publish this memorandum in the Federal Register

Who is ordered

Timeline

Immediate

  • delegation of authority takes effect upon signing

Near term (90d)

  • Secretary of State assumes functions under Section 302(b)

Long term

  • ongoing implementation of child abduction prevention and return functions

Risks & tensions

  • vague on specific actions Secretary must take under delegated authority
  • future act reference creates uncertainty about scope if statute is amended
Presidential Memorandum: Delegation of Authority Pursuant to Section 302(b) of the Sean and David Goldman International Child Abduction Prevention and Return Act of 2014 · Executive Orders