Delegation of Authorities Under the Iran-Iraq Arms Non-Proliferation Act of 1992

President Clinton delegated to the Secretary of State all presidential functions under the Iran-Iraq Arms Non-Proliferation Act of 1992, with consultation requirements across national security and economic agencies. The delegation applies to any future amendments or successor legislation.

Federal Register 59 FR 50685

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Key directives

Delegate all functions vested in the President by the Iran-Iraq Arms Non-Proliferation Act of 1992 to the Secretary of State
Secretary shall consult with Secretary of Defense, Secretary of the Treasury, Secretary of Commerce, Director of ACDA, and other agency heads as appropriate
Apply delegation to amendments and successor legislation
Publish memorandum in Federal Register

Who is ordered

Timeline

Immediate

Delegation of authority takes effect upon signing
Secretary of State assumes all functions under the Act

Near term (90d)

Consultation mechanisms to be operationalized with DOD, Treasury, Commerce, ACDA

Long term

Delegation persists for amendments and successor legislation

Risks & tensions

Interagency consultation requirement may slow sanctions decisions
Ambiguity around whether Secretary's actions bind other officials with pre-existing delegated powers
Potential tension between State Department diplomatic priorities and Treasury/Commerce enforcement interests