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Presidential Memorandum

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

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In simple terms

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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Record & deadlines

  1. Signed

    Signed by the President

  2. FR published

    Published in the Federal Register · 59 FR 50685

    Federal Register

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

What to expect

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
Presidential Memorandum: Delegation of Authorities Under the Iran-Iraq Arms Non-Proliferation Act of 1992 · Executive Orders