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Det2003-05-29Bush

Determination Under Subsection 402(d)(1) of the Trade Act of 1974, as AmendedContinuation of Waiver Authority for Vietnam

This determination extends the President's waiver authority under the Trade Act of 1974 regarding Vietnam, finding that continued waiver of certain trade restrictions will promote the Act's objectives of encouraging emigration and human rights improvements. The Secretary of State is directed to publish the determination in the Federal Register.

Det2003-05-29Bush

Determination Under Subsection 402(d)(1) of the Trade Act of 1974, as AmendedContinuation of Waiver Authority for the Republic of Belarus

This presidential determination extends the waiver authority under section 402 of the Trade Act of 1974 for the Republic of Belarus, allowing continued normal trade relations despite statutory conditions that might otherwise restrict such trade. The President determined that extending this waiver will substantially promote the objectives of the Act. The Secretary of State is directed to publish the determination in the Federal Register.

EO 133072003-05-29Bush

European Central Bank

This executive order extends to the European Central Bank (ECB) the same privileges, exemptions, and immunities that the U.S. grants to public international organizations under the International Organizations Immunities Act. It explicitly preserves any additional privileges the ECB may have through other international agreements or laws.

EO 133042003-05-28Bush

Termination of Emergencies With Respect to Yugoslavia and Modification of Executive Order 13219 of June 26, 2001

This executive order terminates national emergencies declared in 1992 and 1998 regarding the former Yugoslavia, citing democratic progress in Serbia and Montenegro, while simultaneously modifying and continuing sanctions under Executive Order 13219 against individuals threatening peace and stability in the Western Balkans region, including war crimes indictees and obstructionists of peace agreements.

EO 133052003-05-28Bush

Extension of the President's Information Technology Advisory Committee and the President's Council of Advisors on Science and Technology

This executive order extends two presidential advisory bodies: the President's Information Technology Advisory Committee (PITAC) until June 1, 2005, and the President's Council of Advisors on Science and Technology (PCAST) until September 30, 2005.

EO 133062003-05-28Bush

Establishing the Bob Hope American Patriot Award

This executive order establishes a presidential award named after entertainer Bob Hope to recognize civilians or organizations demonstrating extraordinary patriotism and devotion to U.S. Armed Forces personnel. The President has sole discretion to grant no more than one award per year, with flexibility for posthumous and exceptional circumstances.

EO 133032003-05-22Bush

Protecting the Development Fund for Iraq and Certain Other Property in Which Iraq Has an Interest

This executive order shields Iraqi oil revenues and the Development Fund for Iraq from all U.S. legal judgments, liens, or court-ordered seizures, declaring them immune from judicial process to facilitate Iraq's reconstruction. It simultaneously lifts prior sanctions on these specific assets while maintaining other restrictions.

Notice 130472003-05-16Bush

Continuation of the National Emergency With Respect to Burma

This notice continues for one year the national emergency declared on May 20, 1997, regarding Burma (Myanmar), maintaining sanctions prohibiting new U.S. investment in response to the Burmese government's large-scale repression of democratic opposition. The continuation is made under the National Emergencies Act and follows the original invocation of the International Emergency Economic Powers Act.

EO 133022003-05-15Bush

Amending Executive Order 13212, Actions to Expedite Energy-Related Projects

This executive order amends EO 13212 to expand its scope beyond energy production to include pipeline safety projects. It establishes an interagency task force within the Department of Energy to monitor and expedite permitting for energy-related and pipeline safety projects, coordinate federal-state-tribal-local permitting, and perform functions under section 60133 of title 49 regarding pipeline repair.

EO 133012003-05-14Bush

Increasing the Number of Members on the Intelligence Oversight Board

This executive order makes a technical amendment to a previous order, increasing the membership of the Intelligence Oversight Board from four to five members. The change is purely structural with no additional policy guidance provided.

EO 132992003-05-12Bush

Interagency Group on Insular Areas

This executive order establishes the Interagency Group on Insular Areas (IGIA) within the Department of Interior to coordinate federal policy affecting American Samoa, Guam, the U.S. Virgin Islands, and the Northern Mariana Islands. The IGIA consists of executive department heads and designated agency heads, meets with territorial governors annually, and provides yearly written policy advice to the President. The order explicitly disclaims creating any legally enforceable rights.

EO 133002003-05-09Bush

Facilitating the Administration of Justice in the Federal Courts

This executive order codifies a 2002 presidential plan to fill federal judicial vacancies within 180 days of receiving notice, assigning the Counsel to the President responsibility for ensuring timely nominations. It explicitly disclaims creating any legally enforceable rights.

Memo2003-05-07Bush

Report to the Congress on Tibet Negotiations

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Det2003-05-07Bush

Suspending the Iraq Sanctions Act, Making Inapplicable

President Bush suspended most provisions of the Iraq Sanctions Act of 1990 and made terrorism-related foreign assistance restrictions inapplicable to Iraq, while delegating reporting and licensing authorities to the Secretaries of Commerce, Treasury, and State under the Emergency Wartime Supplemental Appropriations Act, 2003.

Memo2003-05-06Bush

Delegation of the Functions of the President Under the Heading "Iraq Relief and Reconstruction Fund" in the Emergency Wartime Supplemental Appropriations Act, 2003

This memorandum delegates presidential authority over the Iraq Relief and Reconstruction Fund to the OMB Director, including control over apportionment, transfers, and retransfers of funds. It establishes coordination requirements with the Secretary of Defense and Secretary of State before funds are apportioned, and creates a funding flow through ORHA to implementing agencies.

Det2003-05-06Bush

Presidential Determination on Eligibility of Serbia and Montenegro to Receive Defense Articles and Services Under the Foreign Assistance Act of 1961, as Amended, and the Arms Export Control Act

President Bush determined that providing defense articles and services to Serbia and Montenegro would strengthen U.S. security and promote world peace, authorizing the Secretary of State to report this finding to Congress and publish it in the Federal Register. This determination lifted prior restrictions on military assistance to the successor state of the former Yugoslavia.

EO 132982003-05-06Bush

Termination of Emergency With Respect to the Actions and Policies of Unita and Revocation of Related Executive Orders

This executive order terminates the national emergency declared in 1993 regarding UNITA (Angolan rebel group) and revokes three related executive orders (12865, 13069, 13098), citing peace progress between Angola's government and UNITA. The termination takes effect May 7, 2003, but preserves ongoing legal actions and penalties for pre-existing violations.

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