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EO 133262004-01-27Bush

President's Commission on Implementation of United States Space Exploration Policy

This executive order establishes a nine-member presidential commission to recommend how to implement the Vision for Space Exploration announced in 2004, including lunar and human/robotic exploration strategies, private sector and international roles, and youth STEM engagement. The commission must report within 120 days of its first meeting and terminates 60 days after submitting its final report.

EO 133252004-01-23Bush

Amendment to Executive Order 12293, the Foreign Service of the United States

This executive order amends salary structures for the Senior Foreign Service to align with changes to Senior Executive Service pay made by the 2004 National Defense Authorization Act. It establishes three salary classes (Career Minister, Minister-Counselor, Counselor) with specific pay ranges tied to Executive Schedule and GS-15 rates, effective for pay periods beginning on or after January 1, 2004.

Notice 129472004-01-16Bush

Continuation of the National Emergency With Respect to Terrorists Who Threaten To Disrupt the Middle East Peace Process

President Bush continued for one year a national emergency first declared in 1995 under the International Emergency Economic Powers Act, targeting foreign terrorists threatening to disrupt the Middle East peace process. The continuation extends sanctions and related measures beyond their January 23, 2004 expiration date.

Det2004-01-15Bush

Designation of the State of Kuwait as a Major Non-NATO Ally

President Bush formally designated Kuwait as a Major Non-NATO Ally under section 517 of the Foreign Assistance Act of 1961, making Kuwait eligible for certain defense and security cooperation benefits. The Secretary of State was directed to publish this determination in the Federal Register.

EO 133242004-01-15Bush

Termination of Emergency With Respect to Sierra Leone and Liberia

This executive order terminates national emergencies declared in 2001 regarding Sierra Leone and Liberia, citing improved conditions including ended civil wars, Charles Taylor's exile, and implementation of the Kimberley Process for diamond certification. The order revokes prior executive orders effective January 16, 2004, but preserves legal actions and penalties for acts committed before that date.

Proc 77502004-01-12Bush

To Suspend Entry as Immigrants or Nonimmigrants of Persons Engaged in or Benefiting from Corruption

President George W. Bush issued Proclamation 7750 to suspend entry into the United States of corrupt public officials, those who bribe them, and their family members who benefit from corruption, when such corruption seriously harms U.S. national interests including business activity, foreign assistance goals, security, or democratic stability. The Secretary of State has sole discretion to identify covered persons and implement the suspension.

Notice 125432004-01-05Bush

Continuation of the National Emergency With Respect to Libya

President Bush continued the national emergency with respect to Libya that was first declared by President Reagan in 1986, citing unresolved concerns despite positive developments including Libya's December 2003 agreement to eliminate its weapons of mass destruction programs. The notice is required annually under the National Emergencies Act and maintains the legal framework for U.S. sanctions against Libya.

Det2004-01-05Bush

Eligibility of the Regional Security System (RSS) to Receive Defense Articles and Services under the Foreign Assistance Act and the Arms Export Control Act

President Bush determined that providing defense articles and services to the Regional Security System (RSS) — a Caribbean security cooperation organization comprising Eastern Caribbean nations — would strengthen U.S. security and promote world peace. This determination, made under the Foreign Assistance Act and Arms Export Control Act, authorizes such transfers and requires the Secretary of State to report the finding to Congress and publish it in the Federal Register.

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