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Proc 103562022-03-31Biden

Adjusting Imports of Steel Into the United States

This proclamation establishes a tariff-rate quota on steel imports from Japan, replacing the 25% tariff with a quota of 1.25 million metric tons for steel melted and poured in Japan. The agreement maintains the 25% tariff on Japanese steel exceeding the quota and on steel from other countries, while adding Japan to the list of countries with modified treatment. The changes take effect April 1, 2022.

Det2022-03-31Biden

Presidential Determination Pursuant to Section 303 of the Defense Production Act of 1950, as Amended

This Defense Production Act determination invokes emergency authority to boost domestic mining and processing of battery-critical materials (lithium, nickel, cobalt, graphite, manganese) for large-capacity batteries used in electric vehicles and energy storage. It directs the Secretary of Defense to support feasibility studies, modernization, and production expansion while requiring consultation with Interior, Agriculture, Energy, and other agencies, plus annual industrial base surveys to Congress and the President.

Notice 136942022-03-30Biden

Continuation of the National Emergency With Respect to Significant Malicious Cyber-Enabled Activities

This notice continues for one year the national emergency originally declared in Executive Order 13694 on April 1, 2015, regarding significant malicious cyber-enabled activities originating from outside the United States. The continuation is made under section 202(d) of the National Emergencies Act and extends the emergency authority beyond its April 1, 2022 expiration date.

Notice 136642022-03-30Biden

Continuation of the National Emergency With Respect to South Sudan

This notice continues for one year the national emergency declared in Executive Order 13664 regarding South Sudan, extending authorities related to sanctions and other emergency measures beyond April 3, 2022. The continuation is based on the ongoing threat to U.S. national security and foreign policy from continued violence, human rights abuses, and instability in South Sudan.

Notice 135362022-03-30Biden

Continuation of the National Emergency With Respect to Somalia

This notice continues for one year the national emergency declared in Executive Order 13536 regarding Somalia, originally declared on April 12, 2010, due to ongoing security threats including violence, piracy, and al-Shabaab financing. The continuation extends emergency measures and sanctions beyond their April 12, 2022 expiration date under the National Emergencies Act.

Order2022-03-28Biden

Sequestration Order for Fiscal Year 2023 Pursuant to Section 251A of the Balanced Budget and Emergency Deficit Control Act, as Amended

This presidential order triggers automatic spending cuts (sequestration) for fiscal year 2023, requiring direct spending reductions in non-exempt budget accounts effective October 1, 2022, based on calculations from an OMB report transmitted to Congress on the same date. The order implements a statutory mechanism under the Balanced Budget and Emergency Deficit Control Act rather than creating new discretionary policy.

Memo2022-03-16Biden

Delegation of Authority Under Section 506(a)(1) of the Foreign Assistance Act of 1961

This memorandum delegates presidential authority to the Secretary of State to direct the drawdown of up to $800 million in U.S. defense articles, services, and military education/training to provide assistance to Ukraine under the Foreign Assistance Act. It enables rapid military aid without requiring additional congressional appropriations at the time of transfer.

Memo2022-03-16Biden

Delegation of Authority Under Section 552(c)(2) of the Foreign Assistance Act of 1961

President Biden delegated to the Secretary of State the authority to direct a drawdown of up to $10 million in U.S. government commodities and services to provide assistance to Ukraine under the Foreign Assistance Act of 1961. The memorandum also requires publication in the Federal Register.

EO 140692022-03-15Biden

Advancing Economy, Efficiency, and Effectiveness in Federal Contracting by Promoting Pay Equity and Transparency

This executive order directs the Federal Acquisition Regulatory Council to consider issuing proposed rules that would limit or prohibit federal contractors from using job applicants' salary history in employment decisions, aiming to promote pay equity and transparency in federal procurement. It parallels anticipated OPM rules for federal employees and requires consideration of accountability measures for contractors and subcontractors.

Memo2022-03-12Biden

Delegation of Authority Under Section 506(a)(1) of the Foreign Assistance Act of 1961

This memorandum delegates presidential authority to the Secretary of State to direct a drawdown of up to $200 million in Defense Department defense articles, services, and military education and training to provide assistance to Ukraine. The delegation is made under section 506(a)(1) of the Foreign Assistance Act of 1961.

EO 140682022-03-11Biden

Prohibiting Certain Imports, Exports, and New Investment With Respect to Continued Russian Federation Aggression

This executive order imposes sweeping trade and financial restrictions on Russia in response to its invasion of Ukraine, banning imports of Russian seafood, alcohol, and diamonds; blocking exports of luxury goods and U.S. dollar banknotes to Russia; and prohibiting new U.S. investments in any sector of the Russian economy. The order also bars U.S. persons from facilitating transactions by foreign persons that would violate these prohibitions. Implementation authority is delegated to the Secretaries of Treasury and Commerce with broad regulatory rulemaking power.

Det2022-03-10Biden

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

President Biden designated Qatar as a Major Non-NATO Ally under the Foreign Assistance Act of 1961 and Arms Export Control Act, granting Qatar preferential access to U.S. defense equipment and security cooperation benefits. The Secretary of State was directed to publish the determination in the Federal Register.

EO 140672022-03-09Biden

Ensuring Responsible Development of Digital Assets

This executive order establishes the first comprehensive federal framework for U.S. digital asset policy, directing agencies to study and report on central bank digital currencies (CBDCs), consumer protections, financial stability risks, illicit finance, energy impacts, and international competitiveness. It mandates numerous interagency reports with deadlines ranging from 90 days to over a year, but does not itself create new regulations or a CBDC.

EO 140662022-03-08Biden

Prohibiting Certain Imports and New Investments With Respect to Continued Russian Federation Efforts To Undermine the Sovereignty and Territorial Integrity of Ukraine

This executive order bans U.S. imports of Russian oil, petroleum products, liquefied natural gas, and coal, and prohibits new U.S. investment in Russia's energy sector. It also blocks U.S. persons from facilitating foreign transactions that would violate these prohibitions, expanding sanctions in response to Russia's invasion of Ukraine.

Notice 132882022-03-03Biden

Continuation of the National Emergency With Respect to Zimbabwe

President Biden continued for one year the national emergency declared in 2003 regarding Zimbabwe, maintaining sanctions that block property of certain Zimbabwean government officials and others undermining democratic processes. The continuation extends beyond the March 6, 2022 expiration date under the National Emergencies Act. No new measures or modifications to existing sanctions were imposed.

Notice 129572022-03-03Biden

Continuation of the National Emergency With Respect to Iran

President Biden continues for one year the national emergency with respect to Iran originally declared in 1995 under Executive Order 12957, citing ongoing threats from Iran's weapons programs, regional aggression, support for terrorist groups, and activities of the Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps. This renewal is distinct from the separate 1979 hostage crisis emergency and was transmitted to Congress and published in the Federal Register.

Notice 136922022-03-03Biden

Continuation of the National Emergency With Respect to Venezuela

President Biden continued for one year the national emergency declared in Executive Order 13692 regarding Venezuela, citing ongoing human rights abuses, political persecution, press restrictions, and government corruption. The continuation is made under section 202(d) of the National Emergencies Act and maintains existing sanctions and emergency authorities.

Notice 136602022-03-02Biden

Continuation of the National Emergency With Respect to Ukraine

This notice continues for one year the national emergency with respect to Ukraine originally declared in Executive Order 13660 on March 6, 2014, as subsequently expanded by later executive orders. The continuation maintains sanctions authorities and related measures targeting actions that undermine Ukraine's sovereignty, originally prompted by Russia's 2014 annexation of Crimea and expanded following Russia's February 2022 recognition of Donetsk and Luhansk.

Memo2022-03-01Biden

Maximizing Assistance To Respond to COVID-19

This memorandum directs FEMA to provide 100 percent federal cost sharing for COVID-19 emergency protective measures (Public Assistance Category B) under the Stafford Act, covering work performed from January 20, 2020 through July 1, 2022. It extends and expands federal reimbursement for state, local, Tribal, and territorial government COVID-19 response efforts, including National Guard deployments.

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