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Det2005-01-27Bush

Determination to Authorize a Drawdown for Afghanistan

President Bush authorized transferring up to $88.5 million in defense articles, services, and military training from the Department of Defense to the Government of Afghanistan under the Afghanistan Freedom Support Act and Foreign Assistance Act. The Secretary of State was directed to report this to Congress and arrange Federal Register publication.

EO 133712005-01-27Bush

Amendments to Executive Order 13285, Relating to the President's Council on Service and Civic Participation

This executive order amends Executive Order 13285 to modify the mission of the President's Council on Service and Civic Participation, expanding its functions to include promoting private sector engagement in volunteerism and advising the Corporation for National and Community Service (CNCS). It also extends the Council's existence from its original expiration date to January 29, 2007.

Notice 129472005-01-17Bush

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

President George W. Bush continued for one year the national emergency first declared in 1995 regarding foreign terrorists threatening to disrupt the Middle East peace process, as required by the National Emergencies Act. This routine continuation maintains existing sanctions and authorities under Executive Orders 12947 and 13099.

Det2005-01-13Bush

Extension of Waiver of Section 907 of the FREEDOM Support Act with respect to Assistance to the Government of Azerbaijan

President Bush extended the waiver of Section 907 of the FREEDOM Support Act, allowing U.S. assistance to Azerbaijan despite restrictions, citing counterterrorism needs, military readiness, border security, and assurances it won't harm Armenia peace efforts. The Secretary of State was directed to notify Congress and publish the determination in the Federal Register.

EO 133702005-01-13Bush

Providing an Order of Succession in the Office of Management and Budget

This executive order establishes the line of succession for the Office of Management and Budget Director when both the Director and Deputy Director are unable to serve, listing 11 OMB officials in order of succession. It preserves presidential discretion to override the succession order and excludes acting officials from ascending by virtue of their acting positions.

Proc 78602005-01-07Bush

To Extend Nondiscriminatory Trade Treatment (Normal Trade Relations Treatment) to the Products of Armenia

This proclamation extends permanent normal trade relations (NTR) status to Armenia, removing Cold War-era Jackson-Vanik trade restrictions that had conditioned favorable tariff treatment on freedom of emigration compliance. The action takes effect immediately upon signature and requires conforming changes to the Harmonized Tariff Schedule.

Det2005-01-07Bush

Implementation of Section 603 and 604 of the Foreign Relations Authorization Act, Fiscal Year 2003 (Public Law 107-228)

President Bush imposed and simultaneously waived a statutory sanction downgrading the PLO office status in the U.S. for 180 days, citing national security interests, while directing the Secretary of State to transmit a report to Congress on Palestinian noncompliance with commitments.

EO 133692005-01-07Bush

President's Advisory Panel on Federal Tax Reform

This executive order creates a nine-member presidential advisory panel tasked with developing revenue-neutral federal tax reform options for submission to the Treasury Secretary by July 31, 2005. The panel is designed to expire 30 days after submitting its report, making it a temporary, time-bound advisory body focused on simplifying the tax code while maintaining progressivity and promoting economic growth.

Det2005-01-04Bush

Provision of Emergency Disaster Relief Assistance to Twelve Countries Affected by the Asian Tsunami, including the Drawdown Under Section 506(a)(2) of the Foreign Assistance Act of 1961, as Amended, of Articles and Services

President George W. Bush authorized up to $65 million in Defense Department articles and services for emergency disaster relief to twelve countries affected by the December 2004 Asian tsunami. The determination directs the Secretaries of Defense and State to coordinate assistance and invokes section 506(a)(2) of the Foreign Assistance Act for the drawdown.

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