Search Presidential Documents

Executive orders, proclamations, memoranda, determinations, and other instruments — filter by administration, type, and theme.

5 shown · Obama · U.S. Trade Representative

EO 137332016-07-22Obama

Delegation of Certain Authorities and Assignment of Certain Functions Under the Trade Facilitation and Trade Enforcement Act of 2015

This executive order delegates specific presidential authorities under the Trade Facilitation and Trade Enforcement Act of 2015 to cabinet secretaries and the U.S. Trade Representative, including export promotion coordination, trade capacity building, and currency exchange rate enforcement procedures. It establishes interagency consultation requirements for enhanced bilateral engagement on currency manipulation and creates a formal recommendation process for potential remedial actions.

EO 137312016-06-24Obama

Global Entrepreneurship

This executive order establishes the Presidential Ambassadors for Global Entrepreneurship (PAGE) Program under the Commerce Department to leverage successful entrepreneurs' networks for mentoring and policy advocacy worldwide. It also creates a Global Connect Initiative and interagency Steering Group to expand internet access in developing countries, with reporting requirements through 2020.

EO 137202016-02-26Obama

Delegation of Certain Authorities and Assignment of Certain Functions Under the Trade Preferences Extension Act of 2015

This executive order delegates presidential authorities and assigns functions under the Trade Preferences Extension Act of 2015, primarily to the U.S. Trade Representative, with specific exceptions retained by the President and certain functions assigned to USAID and the Secretary of Agriculture. It also assigns reporting on poverty reduction and hunger elimination to the U.S. Trade Representative.

EO 137012015-07-17Obama

Delegation of Certain Authorities and Assignment of Certain Functions Under the Bipartisan Congressional Trade Priorities and Accountability Act of 2015

This executive order delegates presidential authorities and assigns functions under the 2015 Trade Promotion Authority (TPA) law to specific officials, primarily the U.S. Trade Representative, while reserving certain authorities to the President. It establishes interagency processes for environmental reviews, employment impact assessments, labor rights reports, and implementation planning for trade agreements.

Memo2014-09-23Obama

Deepening U.S. Government Efforts To Collaborate With and Strengthen Civil Society

This 2014 presidential memorandum directs federal agencies engaged in foreign policy to strengthen collaboration with civil society organizations worldwide, oppose undue restrictions on civic freedoms, and integrate civil society consultation into U.S. diplomatic engagement. It requires annual reporting to the President on implementation progress.

Loading search…