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Memo2013-01-31Obama

Delegation of a Reporting Authority

This memorandum delegates to the Secretary of Transportation the President's authority under MAP-21 section 1306 to make specified reports to Congress regarding transportation programs. It is a routine administrative delegation with no substantive policy changes.

Memo2013-01-31Obama

Delegation of Authority To Suspend the Provisions of Title III of the Cuban Liberty and Democratic Solidarity (LIBERTAD) Act of 1996

President Obama delegated to the Secretary of State the authority to suspend Title III of the LIBERTAD Act of 1996, which allows U.S. nationals to sue foreign entities trafficking in confiscated Cuban property. The Secretary is directed to publish the memorandum in the Federal Register.

Memo 135062013-01-30Obama

Coordination of Policies and Programs To Promote Gender Equality and Empower Women and Girls Globally

This memorandum directs the Secretary of State to designate a Coordinator for global women's issues, who will normally also serve as an Ambassador at Large, to lead the Office of Global Women's Issues and coordinate U.S. efforts to promote gender equality and empower women and girls internationally. It establishes an interagency working group chaired by the National Security Advisor to coordinate government-wide implementation of these policies across multiple departments and agencies.

Det2013-01-29Obama

Unexpected Urgent Refugee and Migration Needs Relating to Syria

President Obama authorized up to $15 million from the U.S. Emergency Refugee and Migration Assistance Fund to address urgent refugee and migration needs stemming from the Syria crisis, directing contributions to international, governmental, and nongovernmental organizations plus administrative expenses for State Department's refugee bureau.

Memo2013-01-25Obama

Rulemaking Concerning the Standards for Designating Positions in the Competitive Service as National Security Sensitive and Related Matters

This memorandum directs the Director of National Intelligence and the Director of the Office of Personnel Management to jointly propose amended regulations for designating competitive service positions as national security sensitive, based on a 2010 proposed rulemaking. The directive preserves each director's existing authorities under executive orders and requires OPM to publish the memorandum in the Federal Register.

Notice 129472013-01-17Obama

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

This notice continues for one year a national emergency first declared in 1995 under the International Emergency Economic Powers Act, targeting foreign terrorists who threaten to disrupt the Middle East peace process. The continuation extends sanctions and related emergency measures beyond their January 23, 2013 expiration date.

Memo2013-01-16Obama

Engaging in Public Health Research on the Causes and Prevention of Gun Violence

This presidential memorandum directs the Secretary of Health and Human Services, through the CDC and other HHS scientific agencies, to conduct or sponsor research into the causes of gun violence and ways to prevent it. The Secretary must first identify pressing research questions with greatest public health impact and assess existing interventions. The directive is explicitly subject to appropriations availability and does not create enforceable rights.

Memo2013-01-16Obama

Improving Availability of Relevant Executive Branch Records to the National Instant Criminal Background Check System

This memorandum directs federal agencies to improve sharing of relevant records with the National Instant Criminal Background Check System (NICS) to prevent prohibited individuals from obtaining firearms. It establishes deadlines for DOJ guidance, agency reporting, and creates a working group to coordinate implementation of the 2007 NICS Improvement Amendments Act.

Memo2013-01-16Obama

Tracing of Firearms in Connection With Criminal Investigations

This memorandum directs all federal law enforcement agencies to trace every firearm recovered during criminal investigations through ATF's tracing system, with implementing deadlines over 90 days. It aims to improve investigative capabilities and aggregate intelligence on gun trafficking patterns by ensuring complete data submission.

Memo2013-01-15Obama

Delegation of Certain Functions Under Section 6 of Public Law 112-150

This memorandum delegates presidential functions under Section 6 of the Sergei Magnitsky Rule of Law Accountability Act of 2012 (Public Law 112-150) to the Secretary of State, to be exercised in coordination with the Secretary of Defense. The delegated functions involve identifying and imposing sanctions on individuals responsible for gross violations of human rights in Russia.

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