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Det2017-09-30Trump

Presidential Determination With Respect to the Child Soldiers Prevention Act of 2008

President Trump waived Child Soldiers Prevention Act prohibitions for four countries—Mali, Nigeria, Democratic Republic of the Congo, Somalia, and South Sudan—allowing continued U.S. military assistance including peacekeeping operations, international military education and training, and support under 10 U.S.C. 333 despite their use of child soldiers. The determination authorizes military aid to these countries that would otherwise be barred by law. The Secretary of State is directed to submit the determination and justification to Congress and publish it in the Federal Register.

Det2017-09-30Trump

Presidential Determination With Respect to the Efforts of Foreign Governments Regarding Trafficking in Persons

This determination, issued under the Trafficking Victims Protection Act of 2000, imposes foreign assistance restrictions on 10 governments for FY 2018 due to inadequate anti-trafficking efforts, while granting partial or full waivers for 21 other countries based on national interest determinations. It also directs U.S. representatives at multilateral development banks and the IMF to vote against loans benefiting Iran, North Korea, and Russia.

Det2017-09-29Trump

Presidential Determination on Refugee Admissions for Fiscal Year 2018

This presidential determination sets the FY 2018 refugee admissions ceiling at 45,000—the lowest level in decades at that time—and allocates those slots across five global regions. It also designates specific in-country populations (Cuba, Eurasia/Baltics, Iraq, Honduras/Guatemala/El Salvador, and exceptional embassy-identified cases) as eligible for refugee processing without requiring them to flee their home countries first.

EO 138112017-09-29Trump

Continuance of Certain Federal Advisory Committees

This executive order extends the existence of 32 federal advisory committees until September 30, 2019, transfers FACA compliance responsibilities from the President to agency heads, revokes the Infrastructure advisory council created two months earlier, and takes effect September 30, 2017.

EO 138122017-09-29Trump

Revocation of Executive Order Creating Labor- Management Forums

This executive order revokes a 2009 Obama-era order that created the National Council on Federal Labor-Management Relations and agency-level labor-management forums, which were intended to promote collaboration between federal management and unions. The Trump administration cited inefficient use of taxpayer dollars and managerial time as justification, and directed agencies to promptly rescind all implementing rules and policies.

Memo2017-09-25Trump

Increasing Access to High-Quality Science, Technology, Engineering, and Mathematics (STEM) Education

This memorandum directs the Secretary of Education to prioritize STEM education, particularly Computer Science, by establishing it as a Department priority for grant awards starting in fiscal year 2018, setting a goal of $200 million annually in STEM-focused grant funds, exploring administrative actions to expand Computer Science programs, and requiring annual reports to OMB. It highlights significant gaps in access to Computer Science education, especially for minorities, rural students, and girls.

Memo2017-09-25Trump

Delegation of Authority Under the Consolidated Appropriations Act, 2017

This memorandum delegates to the Secretary of State the presidential functions and authorities under section 10006 of the Consolidated Appropriations Act, 2017 (Public Law 115-31), which relates to certain foreign affairs spending authorities. The delegation also automatically applies to any future law containing substantially the same provision.

Proc 96452017-09-24Trump

Enhancing Vetting Capabilities and Processes for Detecting Attempted Entry Into the United States by Terrorists or Other Public-Safety Threats

This proclamation imposes country-specific entry restrictions on nationals of Chad, Iran, Libya, North Korea, Syria, Venezuela, and Yemen, and additional scrutiny for Somali nationals, based on deficiencies in identity-management and information-sharing capabilities. It implements the results of a worldwide review ordered under Executive Order 13780, with tailored restrictions varying by country and visa category. The proclamation also establishes ongoing review processes and reporting requirements to assess whether restrictions should be modified or removed.

EO 138102017-09-20Trump

Imposing Additional Sanctions With Respect to North Korea

This executive order significantly expands U.S. sanctions against North Korea by blocking property of persons operating in key North Korean industries, owning ports, or trading with the country; banning aircraft and vessels with North Korea connections from U.S. entry for 180 days; authorizing secondary sanctions on foreign financial institutions; and suspending U.S. entry for sanctioned individuals. The order takes effect September 21, 2017.

Notice 132242017-09-18Trump

Continuation of the National Emergency With Respect to Persons Who Commit, Threaten To Commit, or Support Terrorism

President Trump extended for one year the national emergency declared by President Bush after the September 11, 2001 terrorist attacks, which authorizes sanctions and other measures against persons who commit, threaten, or support terrorism under Executive Order 13224.

Other2017-09-13Trump

Regarding the Proposed Acquisition of Lattice Semiconductor Corporation by China Venture Capital Fund Corporation Limited

President Trump issued an order under the Defense Production Act blocking the proposed acquisition of U.S. semiconductor company Lattice Semiconductor by a Chinese-backed investment fund, citing credible evidence of potential national security threats. The order prohibits the transaction and requires the parties to fully abandon it within 30 days (extendable by CFIUS to 90 days), with weekly compliance certifications required until termination is complete.

Det2017-09-13Trump

Presidential Determination on Major Drug Transit or Major Illicit Drug Producing Countries for Fiscal Year 2018

This determination identifies 22 countries as major drug transit or illicit drug producing countries for FY2018 under the FRAA. It specifically designates Bolivia and Venezuela as having "failed demonstrably" to meet international counternarcotics obligations, while keeping Colombia off that list despite record coca cultivation. It also finds that aid programs for Venezuela are vital to U.S. national interests, allowing certain assistance to continue despite the designation.

Notice 74632017-09-11Trump

Continuation of the National Emergency With Respect to Certain Terrorist Attacks

President Trump continued for one year the national emergency originally declared by President Bush on September 14, 2001, following the 9/11 terrorist attacks. This routine annual extension maintains existing emergency powers and authorities under the National Emergencies Act.

Det2017-09-08Trump

Continuation of the Exercise of Certain Authorities Under the Trading With the Enemy Act

President Trump extended for one year the exercise of certain authorities under the Trading With the Enemy Act with respect to Cuba, continuing economic sanctions implemented through the Cuban Assets Control Regulations until September 14, 2018. This continues a long-standing annual renewal practice dating back decades.

Memo2017-09-08Trump

Delegation of Authority Under the Global Magnitsky Human Rights Accountability Act

This memorandum delegates authority under the Global Magnitsky Human Rights Accountability Act: the Treasury Secretary receives authority to administer financial sanctions, and the State Secretary receives authority to administer visa sanctions, with Treasury required to coordinate with State. The delegations automatically apply to any future law substantially similar to section 1263 of the Act.

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