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Authorizing Cameron County, Texas, To Own, Operate, and Maintain the Brownsville and Matamoros Bridge in Brownsville, Texas
This Presidential Permit authorizes Cameron County, Texas to own, operate, and maintain the Brownsville and Matamoros Bridge, a vehicular, pedestrian, and bicycle crossing on the U.S.-Mexico border. The permit imposes conditions regarding maintenance standards, federal/state/local compliance, inspection access, transfer restrictions, and presidential oversight authority.
Preserving America's Game
This executive order directs the Commerce Secretary and FCC Chairman to coordinate with college football organizations and broadcasters to create an exclusive broadcast window for the Army-Navy Game, preventing other college football games from being aired during that time. It also asks the FCC Chairman to consider whether broadcast licensees' public interest obligations require treating the game as a national service event.
Celebrating American Greatness With American Motor Racing
This executive order directs federal agencies to plan and facilitate an INDYCAR street race called the Freedom 250 Grand Prix in Washington, D.C. for America's 250th birthday celebration in 2026. It requires the Secretaries of Interior and Transportation to designate a race route within 14 days and expedite permits, with the Interior Department bearing publication costs.
Designating the Board of Peace as a Public International Organization Entitled To Enjoy Certain Privileges, Exemptions, and Immunities
This executive order designates the "Board of Peace" as a public international organization under the International Organizations Immunities Act (22 U.S.C. 288), granting it privileges, exemptions, and immunities. The order is purely administrative and procedural, with no substantive policy mandates or operational directives beyond the designation itself.
Increasing Medical Marijuana and Cannabidiol Research
This executive order directs the Attorney General to expedite rescheduling marijuana from Schedule I to Schedule III of the Controlled Substances Act to facilitate medical research. It also directs multiple health agencies to develop research methods using real-world evidence for medical marijuana and hemp-derived CBD products, and tasks White House legislative staff with working Congress to update statutory definitions for hemp-derived cannabinoids.
Women's History Month, 2025
This proclamation designates March 2025 as Women's History Month, combining ceremonial commemoration with substantive policy messaging. It celebrates women's contributions while promoting the administration's actions on gender policy, including executive orders on biological sex markers in federal documents, women's sports protections, and broader agenda items including border security, school choice, and IVF access.
Death of Queen Elizabeth II
President Biden ordered U.S. flags flown at half-staff at the White House, all federal buildings and grounds, military posts, naval stations, and vessels nationwide and abroad until sunset on the day of Queen Elizabeth II's interment, as a mark of respect following her death.
Building the National Garden of American Heroes
This executive order, signed two days before the end of the Trump presidency, amends a prior order to advance construction of the National Garden of American Heroes—a proposed statuary park featuring 244 named historical figures. It directs the Secretary of the Interior to identify a site and proceed with construction, requires annual public progress reports until completion, and encourages the National Endowments for the Arts and Humanities to allocate one-twelfth of their discretionary funds toward commissioning statues.
Strengthening the Child Welfare System for America's Children
This executive order directs the Department of Health and Human Services to strengthen the child welfare system by improving data collection on foster care and adoption, expanding partnerships with faith-based and community organizations, enhancing support for caregivers and youth, ensuring non-discriminatory placement practices, and streamlining processes to achieve faster permanency for children in foster care.
Revising the Seal for the National Credit Union Administration
This executive order approves a new official seal for the National Credit Union Administration (NCUA), replacing the previous seal established in 1971. The order describes the symbolic elements of the new seal and revokes Executive Order 11580.
Designating the World Organisation for Animal Health as a Public International Organization Entitled To Enjoy Certain Privileges, Exemptions, and Immunities
This executive order formally designates the World Organisation for Animal Health (OIE) as a public international organization under the International Organizations Immunities Act, granting it privileges, exemptions, and immunities similar to other designated international bodies. The designation is prospective and does not alter any existing legal rights or benefits the organization may already hold.
Delegation of Authority Pursuant to Sections 5, 6(a) and 6(c), and 8(a) of the Global Food Security Act of 2016
This memorandum delegates presidential authorities under the Global Food Security Act of 2016 to USAID's Administrator (sections 5, 6(c), and 8(a)) and jointly to the Secretary of State and USAID Administrator (section 6(a)), while preserving State Department's supervisory and coordination role over foreign assistance programs.
Providing an Order of Succession Within the Department of the Treasury
This executive order establishes the line of succession for the Secretary of the Treasury when both the Secretary and Deputy Secretary are unable to serve. It replaces a 2001 executive order and 2002 memorandum with an updated succession list running from Under Secretaries through various Treasury and IRS officials.
Providing an Order of Succession Within the Social Security Administration
This memorandum establishes a new order of succession for the Social Security Administration, specifying which officials would act as Commissioner if both the Commissioner and Deputy Commissioner become unable to serve. It revokes the prior 2008 succession memorandum and lists five officials in priority order, with exceptions for acting officials and preservation of presidential discretion.
Promoting International Regulatory Cooperation
This executive order directs federal agencies to coordinate international regulatory cooperation through an existing interagency working group, with the goal of reducing unnecessary differences between U.S. and foreign regulations that could harm American business competitiveness. It requires agencies to flag regulations with significant international impacts and consider foreign regulatory approaches when developing rules.
Delegation Under Section 2(A) of the Special Agent Samuel Hicks Families of Fallen Heroes Act
President Obama delegates to the Administrator of General Services the authority to prescribe regulations under the Special Agent Samuel Hicks Families of Fallen Heroes Act, which concerns benefits for families of fallen law enforcement officers.
Extending Provisions of the International Organizations Immunities Act to the Office of the High Representative in Bosnia and Herzegovina and the International Civilian Office in Kosovo
This executive order extends diplomatic-style privileges, exemptions, and immunities under the International Organizations Immunities Act to the Office of the High Representative in Bosnia and Herzegovina and the International Civilian Office in Kosovo, as authorized by a 2010 statute. The protections survive dissolution of either office and do not replace any other legal immunities they may hold.
Amending Executive Order 13390
This executive order extends the tenure of the Coordinator of Federal Support for the Recovery and Rebuilding of the Gulf Coast Region from September 30, 2009, to April 1, 2010. It is a narrow, technical amendment to Executive Order 13390 with no new policy creation.
Amending Executive Order 13390
This executive order extends the deadline for the Coordinator of Federal Support for the Recovery and Rebuilding of the Gulf Coast Region from February 28, 2009 to September 30, 2009. It makes no other changes to the underlying authorities or structure established by Executive Order 13390.
Improving the Coordination and Effectiveness of Youth Programs
This executive order creates an Interagency Working Group on Youth Programs within HHS to coordinate federal youth programs, mandates development of a new federal youth website within 10 months, and requires annual reporting to the President. It continues the "Helping America's Youth" initiative through structured interagency collaboration without creating new legal rights or spending authority.
Improving Government Program Performance
This executive order mandates that federal agencies set measurable annual and long-term goals for all programs, assign clear responsibilities and resources, and publicly report performance data. It creates agency Performance Improvement Officers and a Performance Improvement Council within OMB to oversee implementation, coordinate across agencies, and maintain a public website on government program performance.
Grant of Executive Clemency
President George W. Bush commuted Lewis Libby's 30-month prison sentence for perjury and obstruction convictions, effective immediately, while leaving intact the $250,000 fine, two-year supervised release, and $400 special assessment. This executive clemency action reduced but did not eliminate the punishment imposed by the federal court.
Amendment to Executive Order 13402, Strengthening Federal Efforts To Protect Against Identity Theft
This executive order amends a prior order to extend the deadline for the Identity Theft Task Force to submit its coordinated strategic plan to the President, changing the due date to February 9, 2007, or as soon as practicable thereafter as determined by the Chairman and Co-Chairman. It is a narrow, procedural amendment with no new policy substance.
Amendments to Executive Orders 11030, 13279, 13339, 13381, and 13389, and Revocation of Executive Order 13011
This executive order makes minor technical amendments to five prior executive orders concerning federal form preparation standards, faith-based initiative agency designations, advisory committee expirations, and intelligence committee provisions, while revoking Executive Order 13011 on federal information technology. The changes are largely procedural updates to citations, formatting requirements, and sunset dates with no new policy creation.
Assignment of Reporting Functions
This memorandum delegates presidential reporting functions under section 104(h) of the Compact of Free Association Amendments Act of 2003 to the Secretary of the Interior. It is a routine administrative assignment of statutory duties with no substantive policy changes.
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.
National and Community Service Programs
This executive order directs the Corporation for National and Community Service to review and reform its policies to promote volunteering, state/local flexibility, faith-based organization involvement, and improved fiscal accountability. It mandates management reforms and requires a report within 180 days on proposed implementation actions.
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.
Applying the Federal Physicians Comparability Allowance Amendments of 2000 to Participants in the Foreign Service Retirement and Disability System, the Foreign Service Pension System, and the Central Intelligence Agency Retirement and Disability System
This executive order extends a 2000 law's physicians comparability allowance provisions to three specialized federal retirement systems: Foreign Service Retirement and Disability, Foreign Service Pension, and CIA Retirement and Disability. It requires the Secretary of State and Director of Central Intelligence to issue regulations making these changes retroactive to December 28, 2000.
Report to the Congress Regarding Conditions in Burma and U.S. Policy Toward Burma
This memorandum directs the Secretary of State to transmit to Congress a statutorily required semi-annual report on conditions in Burma and U.S. policy toward Burma for September 2002–March 2003. The attached report documents stalled democratization, ongoing human rights abuses, a banking crisis, mixed counternarcotics progress, and maintains existing U.S. sanctions while holding out the possibility of increased sanctions or support depending on future Burmese regime behavior.
President's Council on Service and Civic Participation
This executive order establishes the President's Council on Service and Civic Participation within the Corporation for National and Community Services to encourage volunteer service and civic participation, particularly among youth. The Council of up to 25 members will design recognition programs, advise on dissemination of best practices, and make recommendations to the President through the USA Freedom Corps Director.
Determination Under Section 610(a) of the Foreign Assistance Act of 1961, as amended, to Transfer $10.3 million to the Operating Expense Appropriation
President George W. Bush authorized the immediate transfer of $10.3 million from foreign assistance appropriations to USAID's operating expense account under Section 610(a) of the Foreign Assistance Act of 1961. This is a routine administrative reprogramming of funds within USAID's budget authority.
Report to the Congress Regarding Conditions in Burma and U.S. Policy Toward Burma
This memorandum directs the Secretary of State to transmit to Congress a statutorily required semi-annual report on conditions in Burma (Myanmar), covering democratization progress, quality of life improvements, and multilateral diplomatic strategy. The report fulfills obligations under the 1997 Foreign Operations Appropriations Act.
Report to the Congress Regarding Conditions in Burma and U.S. Policy Toward Burma
This memorandum directs the Secretary of State to transmit a congressionally mandated six-month report on conditions in Burma to Congress and arrange for its Federal Register publication. The attached report covers September 28, 2000 through March 27, 2001, assessing Burma's progress toward democratization, quality of life improvements, and multilateral diplomatic strategy development.
Delegation of Responsibility Under the Open- Market
President Clinton delegated to the Secretary of State the responsibility for submitting annual reports to Congress about privatization of intergovernmental satellite organizations, as required by section 646 of the ORBIT Act. The delegation permits further redelegation within the Department of State.
Creation of the White House Task Force on Drug Use in Sports and Authorization for the Director of the Office of National Drug Control Policy To Serve as the United States Government's Representative on the Board of the World Anti-Doping Agency
This executive order establishes a White House Task Force on Drug Use in Sports to develop recommendations for federal action against doping, particularly among youth, and authorizes the Director of National Drug Control Policy to serve as the U.S. government representative on the World Anti-Doping Agency board.
Establishment of the Presidential Medal of Valor for Public Safety Officers
This executive order establishes the Presidential Medal of Valor for Public Safety Officers, an annual award recognizing up to ten law enforcement officers, firefighters, and emergency responders who demonstrate extraordinary valor. The Attorney General recommends candidates by April 1 each year, with presentations timed to coincide with Police Week in May.
Father's Day, 2000
This proclamation designates Sunday, June 18, 2000 as Father's Day and includes a directive for the Department of Health and Human Services and other federal agencies to develop guidance for state/local governments, community providers, and families on federal resources available to promote responsible fatherhood.
Establishment of the Canyons of the Ancients National Monument
President Clinton established the Canyons of the Ancients National Monument, reserving approximately 164,000 acres of federal land in Colorado to protect archaeological sites and cultural resources. The proclamation withdraws lands from public entry and mineral disposition, restricts off-road motorized vehicles, allows continued oil and gas development under managed conditions, and directs the Secretary of the Interior to prepare a transportation plan and manage the monument through the Bureau of Land Management.
Global Disaster Information Network
This executive order establishes the Global Disaster Information Network, a coordinated federal effort led by an Interagency Coordinating Committee (co-chaired by the Vice President's office, NOAA, and State Department) to improve how the U.S. government uses information technology to collect and share disaster-related information for domestic and international preparedness, response, and recovery. A Committee Support Office will develop plans and strategies, with NOAA providing administrative and funding support.
President's Council on Food Safety
Establishes the President's Council on Food Safety, co-chaired by the Secretaries of Agriculture and HHS and the President's Science Advisor, to develop a comprehensive strategic plan for federal food safety activities and coordinate budgets and research across agencies. The Council aims to create a seamless, science-based food safety system through improved interagency coordination.
American Heritage Rivers, Amending Executive Order 13061 and 13080
This executive order doubles the cap on American Heritage Rivers designations from 10 to 20 by amending two prior executive orders. It makes no other policy changes to the program's structure or criteria.
President's Commission on the Celebration of Women in American History
This executive order establishes a presidential commission of up to 11 members to recommend ways to celebrate women's roles in American history, including potential for a women's history focal point in Washington, D.C. and technology connections between history sites. The commission must submit its final report by March 1, 1999, and terminates 60 days thereafter.
Further Amendment to Executive Order 13038 Advisory Committee on Public Interest Obligations of Digital Television Broadcasters
This executive order slightly expands the Advisory Committee on Public Interest Obligations of Digital Television Broadcasters from up to 22 members to up to 25 members, and allows for Co-Chairs in addition to a single Chair. It makes no substantive policy changes to the committee's mission or authority.
Presidential Determination To Permit U.S. Contributions to the International Fund for Ireland With Fiscal Year 1996 and 1997 Funds
This determination certifies that the International Fund for Ireland's Board is representative of communities in Ireland and Northern Ireland, and that disbursements will follow equality of opportunity and nondiscrimination principles. It authorizes U.S. contributions to the Fund using Fiscal Year 1996 and 1997 funds under the Anglo-Irish Agreement Support Act of 1986.
Determination Under Section 610(a) of the Foreign Assistance Act of 1961, as Amended, To Transfer $17.5 Million to the Operating Expenses Appropriation
President Clinton authorized the immediate transfer of $17.5 million in fiscal year 1997 foreign assistance funds from development aid accounts to USAID's operating expenses appropriation under Section 667(a) of the Foreign Assistance Act. The determination was directed to the USAID Administrator and published in the Federal Register.
Further Amendment to Executive Order No. 12852, as Amended
This executive order increases the membership of the President's Council on Sustainable Development from 25 to 29 members. It is a purely procedural amendment to Executive Order 12852 with no policy changes.
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President Clinton authorized up to $11 million from the U.S. Emergency Refugee and Migration Assistance Fund for humanitarian aid to victims of the conflict in Chechnya, directing contributions to international and intergovernmental organizations responding to urgent refugee and migration needs.
Memorandum of December 15, 1994
President Clinton delegated his authority under 39 U.S.C. 407(a) to approve international postal rates to the Governors of the U.S. Postal Service, pending resolution of an appeal in UPS Worldwide Forwarding v. USPS. This temporary delegation preserves the government's 120-year practice of tacit presidential consent while litigation continues.
Federal Procurement Reform
This executive order directs federal agencies to fundamentally reform procurement practices by streamlining rules, increasing use of commercial products and simplified acquisition procedures, expanding government purchase card use, and establishing procurement executives and workforce training programs. It also creates coordination mechanisms through the Office of Federal Procurement Policy and revokes the prior Executive Order 12352.
Determination Pursuant to Section 2(c)(1) of the Migration and Refugee Assistance Act of 1962, as Amended
This May 3, 1994 Presidential Determination authorizes the release of up to $5 million from the U.S. Emergency Refugee and Migration Assistance Fund to address urgent humanitarian needs of Rwandan and Burundi refugees, returnees, displaced persons, and conflict victims. The funds may be contributed to international, governmental, and non-governmental organizations. The Secretary of State is directed to notify Congress and publish the determination in the Federal Register.
Seal for the Office of National Drug Control Policy
This executive order approves an official seal for the Office of National Drug Control Policy (ONDCP), describing its heraldic design featuring the Arms of the United States on a blue disc with gold and white borders. The order explains the symbolic meaning of the design elements, linking the office to the President through shared color schemes and national imagery.
Coordinating Geographic Data Acquisition and Access: The National Spatial Data Infrastructure
This executive order establishes the National Spatial Data Infrastructure (NSDI) to coordinate federal geospatial data collection and sharing, creating an electronic clearinghouse to reduce duplication and improve public access to geographic information. It mandates the Federal Geographic Data Committee to develop standards, requires agencies to document and share geospatial data, and sets specific deadlines for implementation through 2000.
North Pacific Anadromous Fish Commission
This executive order designates the North Pacific Anadromous Fish Commission as a public international organization under the International Organizations Immunities Act, granting it privileges, exemptions, and immunities under U.S. law. The order explicitly preserves any existing or future privileges the organization may hold through international agreements or congressional action.
North Pacific Marine Science Organization
This executive order designates the North Pacific Marine Science Organization (PICES) as a public international organization entitled to privileges, exemptions, and immunities under the International Organizations Immunities Act. It is a routine legal designation that does not alter any existing rights the organization may have through treaties or congressional action.
Designating certain facilities of the National Aeronautics and Space Administration in the State of Mississippi as the John C. Stennis Space Center
This executive order renames NASA's National Space Technology Laboratories in Mississippi to the John C. Stennis Space Center, honoring Senator John C. Stennis for his 40+ years of service and support for the U.S. space program. The order directs the Administrator of General Services to make this designation effective immediately.
Action against certain assets of disputed title
This executive order freezes certain assets in the United States that the Government of Haiti claims were stolen by former President Jean-Claude Duvalier and his associates, pending judicial resolution of Haiti's litigation to recover those assets. The order prohibits transfers or dealings with certified property and authorizes the Treasury Secretary to implement enforcement regulations.
Establishing an experimental program within the President's Commission on Executive Exchange
This executive order establishes a small experimental program allowing federal agencies to accept voluntary services from private sector executives participating in the Executive Exchange Program. Running from fiscal years 1987-1989, it caps participation at 10 individuals per fiscal year and excludes them from standard federal employment benefits (pay, leave, retirement, insurance).
Management of the Compact of Free Association With the Republic of the Marshall Islands, the Federated States of Micronesia, and the Republic of Palau
This executive order establishes the U.S. government structure for managing relations with the Republic of the Marshall Islands, the Federated States of Micronesia, and the Republic of Palau under the Compact of Free Association. It assigns primary diplomatic responsibility to the Secretary of State, economic and financial assistance coordination to the Secretary of the Interior, creates an Interagency Group and Office of Freely Associated State Affairs, and delegates specific congressional reporting and oversight authorities.
Protection of Cultural Property
This executive order delegates presidential authority under the Convention on Cultural Property Implementation Act to three agencies: the U.S. Information Agency, the Department of State, and the Department of the Treasury. It assigns specific functions regarding bilateral agreements, emergency import restrictions, and reporting to Congress for protecting cultural property from illicit trade, and designates the Secretary of the Interior to enforce these provisions in U.S. territories.
Reports on international organizations
This executive order delegates presidential reporting functions on U.S. contributions to international organizations to the Secretary of State. It also requires the OMB Director to share agency reports with State and delegates additional State Department authorization act functions.
President's Committee on the Arts and the Humanities
Executive Order 12367 establishes the President's Committee on the Arts and the Humanities as a federal advisory committee to promote private sector support for arts and humanities, coordinate participation in national cultural events, and recognize excellence in these fields. The Committee includes federal officials, presidential appointees from the private sector, and invited congressional and cultural institution leaders, with administrative support provided by the National Endowment for the Arts. The Committee was set to terminate on September 30, 1989 unless extended.
Charitable fund-raising
This executive order establishes the Combined Federal Campaign (CFC), an annual workplace solicitation program allowing voluntary health and welfare agencies to raise funds from federal employees and uniformed service members. The OPM Director sets eligibility criteria, ensures voluntary participation without coercion, and may authorize local organizations to manage campaigns. It revokes the prior Executive Order 10927 while allowing its directives to continue temporarily.
Federal employees contracting or trading with Indians
This executive order delegates presidential authority to regulate federal employees' commercial transactions with Indians from the President to the Secretary of the Interior (for Bureau of Indian Affairs employees) and the Secretary of Health and Human Services (for Indian Health Service employees). It also preserves existing regulations as interim rules until new ones are issued.