[Title 3 CFR ]
[Code of Federal Regulations (annual edition) - January 1, 2019 Edition]
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Title 3
The President
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Revised as of January 1, 2019
2018 Compilation and Parts 100-102
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TABLE OF CONTENTS
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List of Title 3 Compilations..........................................iv
Explanation of the Code of Federal Regulations........................vi
Explanation of This Title.............................................ix
How To Cite This Title................................................xi
Title 3.............................................................xiii
2018 Compilation--Presidential Documents..........................1
Chapter I--Executive Office of the President....................995
Title 3 Finding Aids................................................1005
Tables.........................................................1007
List of CFR Sections Affected..................................1031
Index..........................................................1033
CFR Finding Aids....................................................1047
Table of CFR Titles and Chapters...............................1049
Alphabetical List of Agencies Appearing in the CFR.............1069
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TITLE 3 COMPILATIONS
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Title 3 Compilations Proclamations Executive Orders
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1936-1938...................... 2161-2286......... 7316-7905
1938-1943...................... 2287-2587......... 7906-9347
1943-1948...................... 2588-2823......... 9348-10025
1949-1953...................... 2824-3041......... 10026-10510
1954-1958...................... 3042-3265......... 10511-10797
1959-1963...................... 3266-3565......... 10798-11134
1964-1965...................... 3566-3694......... 11135-11263
1966-1970...................... 3695-4025......... 11264-11574
1971-1975...................... 4026-4411......... 11575-11893
1976........................... 4412-4480......... 11894-11949
1977........................... 4481-4543......... 11950-12032
1978........................... 4544-4631......... 12033-12110
1979........................... 4632-4709......... 12111-12187
1980........................... 4710-4812......... 12188-12260
1981........................... 4813-4889......... 12261-12336
1982........................... 4890-5008......... 12337-12399
1983........................... 5009-5142......... 12400-12456
1984........................... 5143-5291......... 12457-12497
1985........................... 5292-5424......... 12498-12542
1986........................... 5425-5595......... 12543-12579
1987........................... 5596-5759......... 12580-12622
1988........................... 5760-5928......... 12623-12662
1989........................... 5929-6084......... 12663-12698
1990........................... 6085-6240......... 12699-12741
1991........................... 6241-6398......... 12742-12787
1992........................... 6399-6520......... 12788-12827
1993........................... 6521-6643......... 12828-12890
1994........................... 6644-6763......... 12891-12944
1995........................... 6764-6859......... 12945-12987
1996........................... 6860-6965......... 12988-13033
1997........................... 6966-7061......... 13034-13071
1998........................... 7062-7161......... 13072-13109
1999........................... 7162-7262......... 13110-13144
2000........................... 7263-7389......... 13145-13185
2001........................... 7263-7516......... 13145-13251
2002........................... 7517-7635......... 13252-13282
2003........................... 7636-7748......... 13283-13323
2004........................... 7749-7858......... 13324-13368
2005........................... 7859-7972......... 13369-13394
2006........................... 7873-8098......... 13395-13421
2007........................... 8099-8214......... 13422-13453
2008........................... 8215-8334......... 13454-13483
2009........................... 8335-8469......... 13484-13527
2010........................... 8470-8621......... 13528-13562
2011........................... 8622-8772......... 13563-13596
2012........................... 8773-8925......... 13597-13635
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2013........................... 8926-9075......... 13636-13655
2014........................... 9076-9226......... 13656-13686
2015........................... 9227-9387......... 13687-13715
2016........................... 9388-9562......... 13716-13757
2017........................... 9563-9688......... 13758-13819
2018........................... 9689-9835......... 13820-13856
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Beginning with 1976, Title 3 compilations also include regulations
contained in Chapter I, Executive Office of the President.
Supplementary publications include: Presidential documents of the Hoover
Administration (two volumes), Proclamations 1870-2037 and Executive
Orders 5076-6070; Consolidated Indexes for 1936-1965; and Consolidated
Tables for 1936-1965.
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EXPLANATION
The Code of Federal Regulations is a codification of the general and
permanent rules published in the Federal Register by the Executive
departments and agencies of the Federal Government. The Code is divided
into 50 titles which represent broad areas subject to Federal
regulation. Each title is divided into chapters which usually bear the
name of the issuing agency. Each chapter is further subdivided into
parts covering specific regulatory areas.
Each volume of the Code is revised at least once each calendar year
and issued on a quarterly basis approximately as follows:
Title 1 through Title 16.................................as of January 1
Title 17 through Title 27..................................as of April 1
Title 28 through Title 41...................................as of July 1
Title 42 through Title 50................................as of October 1
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EXPLANATION OF THIS TITLE
This volume of ``Title 3--The President'' contains a compilation of
Presidential documents and a codification of regulations issued by the
Executive Office of the President.
The 2018 Compilation contains the full text of those documents
signed by the President that were required to be published in the
Federal Register. Signature date rather than publication date is the
criterion for inclusion. With each annual volume, the Presidential
documents signed in the previous year become the new compilation.
Chapter I contains regulations issued by the Executive Office of the
President. This section is a true codification like other CFR volumes,
in that its contents are organized by subject or regulatory area and are
updated by individual issues of the Federal Register.
Presidential documents in this volume may be cited ``3 CFR, 2018
Comp.'' Thus, the preferred abbreviated citation for Proclamation 9689
appearing on page 1 of this book, is ``3 CFR, 2018 Comp., p. 1.''
Chapter I entries may be cited ``3 CFR.'' Thus, the preferred
abbreviated citation for section 100.1, appearing in chapter I of this
book, is ``3 CFR 100.1.''
This book is one of the volumes in a series that began with
Proclamation 2161 of March 19, 1936, and Executive Order 7316 of March
13, 1936, and that has been continued by means of annual compilations
and periodic cumulations. The entire Title 3 series, as of January 1,
2019, is encompassed in the volumes listed on page iv.
For readers interested in proclamations and Executive orders prior
to 1936, there is a two-volume set entitled Proclamations and Executive
Orders, Herbert Hoover (March 4, 1929, to March 4, 1933). Codified
Presidential documents are published in the Codification of Presidential
Proclamations and Executive Orders (April 13, 1945--January 20, 1989).
Other public Presidential documents not required to be published in the
Federal Register, such as speeches, messages to Congress, and
statements, can be found in the Compilation of Presidential Documents
and the Public Papers of the Presidents series. A selection of these
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Washington, DC 20402.
This book was prepared under the direction of John Hyrum Martinez,
Director of the Publications and Services Division; Laurice A. Clark,
Supervisor of the Presidential and Legislative Publications Unit; and
Lois M. Davis, Editor.
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Cite Presidential documents in this volume
3 CFR, 2018 Comp.
thus: 3 CFR, 2018 Comp., p. 1
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Cite chapter I entries in this volume
3 CFR
thus: 3 CFR 100.1
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TITLE 3--THE PRESIDENT
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2018 Compilation--Presidential Documents:
Proclamations.....................................................1
Executive Orders................................................317
Other Presidential Documents....................................909
Chapter I--Executive Office of the President:
Part 100.........................................................996
Part 101.........................................................996
Part 102.........................................................996
Finding Aids:
Table 1--Proclamations..........................................1007
Table 2--Executive Orders.......................................1013
Table 3--Other Presidential Documents...........................1015
Table 4--Presidential Documents Affected During 2018............1021
Table 5--Statutes Cited as Authority for Presidential Documents.1027
List of CFR Sections Affected...................................1031
Index...........................................................1033
CFR Finding Aids:
Table of CFR Titles and Chapters................................1049
Alphabetical List of Agencies Appearing in the CFR..............1069
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2018 Compilation--Presidential Documents
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PROCLAMATIONS
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Proclamation 9689 of January 12, 2018
Martin Luther King, Jr., Federal Holiday, 2018
By the President of the United States of America
A Proclamation
The Reverend Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr., dedicated his life to a
vision: that all Americans would live free from injustice and enjoy
equal opportunity as children of God. His strong, peaceful, and lifelong
crusade against segregation and discrimination brought our Nation closer
to the founding ideals set forth in the Constitution and the Declaration
of Independence. Today, as we come together to honor Dr. King, we know
that America is stronger, more just, and more free because of his life
and work.
This year marks the 50th anniversary of the death of Dr. King, who was
tragically assassinated on April 4, 1968. As we approach this solemn
milestone, we acknowledge our Nation's continuing debt to Dr. King's
legacy. Dr. King advocated for the world we still demand--where the
sacred rights of all Americans are protected, rural and urban
communities are prosperous from coast to coast, and our limits and our
opportunities are defined not by the color of our skin, but by the
content of our character. We remember the immense promise of liberty
that lies at the foundation of our great Republic, the responsibility it
demands from all of us who claim its benefits, and the many sacrifices
of those who have come before us.
Too often, however, we have neglected these ideals, and injustice has
seeped into our politics and our society. Dr. King's peaceful crusade
for justice and equality opened our Nation's eyes to the humbling truth
that we were very far from fulfilling our obligation to the promises set
forth by our forebearers.
The Reverend's devotion to fighting the injustice of segregation and
discrimination ignited the American spirit of fraternity and reminded us
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our higher purpose. Through his words and work, he compelled us to hold
ourselves to standards of moral character and integrity that are worthy
of our Nation and of our humanity.
Dr. King once said: ``We refuse to believe there are insufficient funds
in the great vaults of opportunity of this Nation.'' We must work
together to carry forward the American Dream, to ensure it is within
reach not only for our children, but for future generations. As your
President, I am committed to building and preserving a Nation where
every American has opportunities to achieve a bright future. That is why
we are expanding apprenticeship programs, preparing Americans for the
jobs of our modernizing economy. We are also working every day to
enhance access to capital and networks for minority and women
entrepreneurs. With all we do, we aim to empower Americans to pursue
their dreams.
Importantly, in paying tribute to Dr. King, we are reminded that the
duty lies with each of us to fulfill the vision of his life's work. Let
us use our time, talents, and resources to give back to our communities
and help those less fortunate than us. Particularly today, let us not
forget Dr. King's own tireless spirit and efforts, as we work,
celebrate, and pray alongside people of all backgrounds. As one people,
let us rediscover the bonds of love and loyalty that bring us together
as Americans, and as people who share a common humanity.
NOW, THEREFORE, I, DONALD J. TRUMP, President of the United States of
America, by virtue of the authority vested in me by the Constitution and
the laws of the United States, do hereby proclaim January 15, 2018, as
the Martin Luther King, Jr., Federal Holiday. I encourage all Americans
to observe this day with appropriate civic, community, and service
programs and activities in honor of Dr. King's life and legacy.
IN WITNESS WHEREOF, I have hereunto set my hand this twelfth day of
January, in the year of our Lord two thousand eighteen, and of the
Independence of the United States of America the two hundred and forty-
second.
DONALD J. TRUMP
Proclamation 9690 of January 16, 2018
Religious Freedom Day, 2018
By the President of the United States of America
A Proclamation
Faith is embedded in the history, spirit, and soul of our Nation. On
Religious Freedom Day, we celebrate the many faiths that make up our
country, and we commemorate the 232nd anniversary of the passing of a
State law that has shaped and secured our cherished legacy of religious
liberty.
Our forefathers, seeking refuge from religious persecution, believed in
the eternal truth that freedom is not a gift from the government, but a
sacred right from Almighty God. On the coattails of the American
Revolution, on January 16, 1786, the Virginia General Assembly passed
the Virginia Statute of Religious Freedom. This seminal bill, penned by
Thomas Jefferson,
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states that, ``all men shall be free to profess, and by argument to
maintain, their opinions in matters of religion, and that the same shall
in no wise diminish, enlarge, or affect their civil capacities.'' Five
years later, these principles served as the inspiration for the First
Amendment, which affirms our right to choose and exercise faith without
government coercion or reprisal.
Today, Americans from diverse ethnic and religious backgrounds remain
steadfast in a commitment to the inherent values of faith, honesty,
integrity, and patriotism. Our Constitution and laws guarantee Americans
the right not just to believe as they see fit, but to freely exercise
their religion. Unfortunately, not all have recognized the importance of
religious freedom, whether by threatening tax consequences for
particular forms of religious speech, or forcing people to comply with
laws that violate their core religious beliefs without sufficient
justification. These incursions, little by little, can destroy the
fundamental freedom underlying our democracy. Therefore, soon after
taking office, I addressed these issues in an Executive Order that helps
ensure Americans are able to follow their consciences without undue
Government interference and the Department of Justice has issued
guidance to Federal agencies regarding their compliance with laws that
protect religious freedom. No American--whether a nun, nurse, baker, or
business owner--should be forced to choose between the tenets of faith
or adherence to the law.
The United States is also the paramount champion for religious freedom
around the world, because we do not believe that conscience rights are
only for Americans. We will continue to condemn and combat extremism,
terrorism, and violence against people of faith, including genocide
waged by the Islamic State of Iraq and Syria against Yezidis,
Christians, and Shia Muslims. We will be undeterred in our commitment to
monitor religious persecution and implement policies that promote
religious freedom. Through these efforts, we strive for the day when
people of all faiths can follow their hearts and worship according to
their consciences.
The free exercise of religion is a source of personal and national
stability, and its preservation is essential to protecting human
dignity. Religious diversity strengthens our communities and promotes
tolerance, respect, understanding, and equality. Faith breathes life and
hope into our world. We must diligently guard, preserve, and cherish
this unalienable right.
NOW, THEREFORE, I, DONALD J. TRUMP, President of the United States of
America, by virtue of the authority vested in me by the Constitution and
the laws of the United States, do hereby proclaim January 16, 2018, as
Religious Freedom Day. I call on all Americans to commemorate this day
with events and activities that remind us of our shared heritage of
religious liberty and teach us to secure this blessing both at home and
abroad.
IN WITNESS WHEREOF, I have hereunto set my hand this sixteenth day of
January, in the year of our Lord two thousand eighteen, and of the
Independence of the United States of America the two hundred and forty-
second.
DONALD J. TRUMP
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Proclamation 9691 of January 19, 2018
National Sanctity of Human Life Day, 2018
By the President of the United States of America
A Proclamation
Today, we focus our attention on the love and protection each person,
born and unborn, deserves regardless of disability, gender, appearance,
or ethnicity. Much of the greatest suffering in our Nation's history--
and, indeed, our planet's history--has been the result of disgracefully
misguided attempts to dehumanize whole classes of people based on these
immutable characteristics. We cannot let this shameful history repeat
itself in new forms, and we must be particularly vigilant to safeguard
the most vulnerable lives among us. This is why we observe National
Sanctity of Human Life Day: to affirm the truth that all life is sacred,
that every person has inherent dignity and worth, and that no class of
people should ever be discarded as ``non-human.''
Reverence for every human life, one of the values for which our Founding
Fathers fought, defines the character of our Nation. Today, it moves us
to promote the health of pregnant mothers and their unborn children. It
animates our concern for single moms; the elderly, the infirm, and the
disabled; and orphan and foster children. It compels us to address the
opioid epidemic and to bring aid to those who struggle with mental
illness. It gives us the courage to stand up for the weak and the
powerless. And it dispels the notion that our worth depends on the
extent to which we are planned for or wanted.
Science continues to support and build the case for life. Medical
technologies allow us to see images of the unborn children moving their
newly formed fingers and toes, yawning, and even smiling. Those images
present us with irrefutable evidence that babies are growing within
their mothers' wombs--precious, unique lives, each deserving a future
filled with promise and hope. We can also now operate on babies in utero
to stave off life-threatening diseases. These important medical advances
give us an even greater appreciation for the humanity of the unborn.
Today, citizens throughout our great country are working for the cause
of life and fighting for the unborn, driven by love and supported by
both science and philosophy. These compassionate Americans are
volunteers who assist women through difficult pregnancies, facilitate
adoptions, and offer hope to those considering or recovering from
abortions. They are medical providers who, often at the risk of their
livelihood, conscientiously refuse to participate in abortions. And they
are legislators who support health and safety standards, informed
consent, parental notification, and bans on late-term abortions, when
babies can feel pain. These undeterred warriors, many of whom travel to
Washington, DC, every year for the March for Life, are changing hearts
and saving lives through their passionate defense of and loving care for
all human lives. Thankfully, the number of abortions, which has been in
steady decline since 1980, is now at a historic low. Though the fight to
protect life is not yet over, we commit to advocating each day for all
who cannot speak for themselves.
NOW, THEREFORE, I, DONALD J. TRUMP, President of the United States of
America, by virtue of the authority vested in me by the Constitution and
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the laws of the United States, do hereby proclaim January 22, 2018, as
National Sanctity of Human Life Day. I call on all Americans to reflect
on the value of our lives; to respond to others in keeping with their
inherent dignity; to act compassionately to those with disabilities,
infirmities, or frailties; to look beyond external factors that might
separate us; and to embrace the common humanity that unites us.
IN WITNESS WHEREOF, I have hereunto set my hand this nineteenth day of
January, in the year of our Lord two thousand eighteen, and of the
Independence of the United States of America the two hundred and forty-
second.
DONALD J. TRUMP
Proclamation 9692 of January 22, 2018
National School Choice Week, 2018
By the President of the United States of America
A Proclamation
All American children deserve the opportunity to achieve their dreams
through hard work and personal integrity. Our Nation's education
policies must support them on their journeys, recognizing the diverse
career goals and academic needs of students in communities across our
country. During National School Choice Week, we honor those dedicated
educators, administrators, and State and local lawmakers, who promote
student-focused academic options for all families, as we increase
educational freedom for all Americans.
The United States is one of the most educated countries in the world.
Almost 90 percent of American adults attain a high school diploma or
GED. But our students deserve more than just a paper diploma. Indeed,
they deserve access to an education that provides the tools needed to
succeed in our ever-evolving world. To maintain our global leadership
and strengthen our modern economy, America's education system must
prepare students for the unforeseen challenges of the future.
Communities that provide academic options--traditional public, public
charter, private, magnet, parochial, virtual, and homeschooling--empower
parents and guardians to select the best educational fit for their
children.
School choice helps alleviate common hindrances to success and creates
the space necessary for students' aspirations to flourish. Families that
participate in school choice programs are not the only ones who benefit
from expanded educational options. Children in traditional public
schools benefit as well. In fact, 29 of the top 31 empirical studies on
the topic find that freedom of school choice improves the performance of
nearby public schools.
My Administration is refocusing education policy on students. We are
committed to empowering those most affected by school choice decisions
and best suited to direct taxpayer resources, including States, local
school boards, and families. As part of my steadfast commitment to
invest in
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America's students, I signed into law the Tax Cuts and Jobs Act last
December. One of the bill's provisions includes an expansion of 529
education savings plans so that their funds can be allocated tax-free to
K-12 public, private, and religious educational expenses. By giving
parents more control over their children's education, we are making
strides toward a future of unprecedented educational attainment and
freedom of choice. Under the leadership of Secretary of Education Betsy
DeVos, we will continue to advance school choice so that every child in
America has access to the tools best suited to enabling them to achieve
the American Dream.
During National School Choice Week, I encourage parents to explore
innovative educational alternatives, and I challenge students to dream
big and work hard for the futures they deserve. I also urge State and
Federal lawmakers to embrace school choice and enact policies that
empower families and strengthen communities.
NOW, THEREFORE, I, DONALD J. TRUMP, President of the United States of
America, by virtue of the authority vested in me by the Constitution and
the laws of the United States, do hereby proclaim January 21 to January
27, 2018, as National School Choice Week.
IN WITNESS WHEREOF, I have hereunto set my hand this twenty-second day
of January, in the year of our Lord two thousand eighteen, and of the
Independence of the United States of America the two hundred and forty-
second.
DONALD J. TRUMP
Proclamation 9693 of January 23, 2018
To Facilitate Positive Adjustment to Competition From Imports of Certain
Crystalline Silicon Photovoltaic Cells (Whether or Not Partially or
Fully Assembled Into Other Products) and for Other Purposes
By the President of the United States of America
A Proclamation
1. On November 13, 2017, the United States International Trade
Commission (ITC) transmitted to the President a report (the ``ITC
Report'') on its investigation under section 202 of the Trade Act of
1974, as amended (the ``Trade Act'') (19 U.S.C. 2252), with respect to
imports of certain crystalline silicon photovoltaic (CSPV) cells,
whether or not partially or fully assembled into other products
(including, but not limited to, modules, laminates, panels, and
building-integrated materials) (``CSPV products''). These products
exclude certain products described in the ITC Notice of Institution, 82
Fed. Reg. 25331 (June 1, 2017), and listed in subdivision (c)(ii) of
Note 18 in Annex I to this proclamation.
2. The ITC reached an affirmative determination under section 202(b) of
the Trade Act (19 U.S.C. 2252(b)) that CSPV products are being imported
into the United States in such increased quantities as to be a
substantial cause of serious injury, or threat of serious injury, to the
domestic industry producing a like or directly competitive article.
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3. Pursuant to section 311(a) of the North American Free Trade Agreement
Implementation Act (the ``NAFTA Implementation Act'') (19 U.S.C.
3371(a)), the ITC made findings as to whether imports from Mexico and
Canada, considered individually, account for a substantial share of
total imports and contribute importantly to the serious injury, or
threat thereof, caused by imports. The ITC made affirmative findings of
contribution to injury with respect to imports of CSPV products from
Mexico but made negative findings with respect to imports of CSPV
products from Canada.
4. On November 27, 2017, the United States Trade Representative (USTR)
requested additional information from the ITC under section 203(a)(5) of
the Trade Act (19 U.S.C. 2253(a)(5)). On December 27, 2017, the ITC
provided a response that identified unforeseen developments that led to
the importation of CSPV products into the United States in such
increased quantities as to be a substantial cause of serious injury (the
``supplemental report'').
5. The ITC commissioners transmitted to the President their individual
recommendations with respect to the actions that each of them considered
would address the serious injury, or threat of serious injury, to the
domestic industry and be most effective in facilitating the efforts of
the industry to make a positive adjustment to import competition. The
ITC did not recommend an action within the meaning of section 202(e) of
the Trade Act (19 U.S.C. 2252(e)).
6. Pursuant to section 203 of the Trade Act (19 U.S.C. 2253), and after
taking into account the considerations specified in section 203(a)(2) of
the Trade Act (19 U.S.C. 2253(a)(2)), the ITC Report, and the
supplemental report, I have determined to implement action of a type
described in section 203(a)(3) of the Trade Act (19 U.S.C. 2252(a)(3))
(a ``safeguard measure''), with regard to the following CSPV products:
(a) solar cells, whether or not assembled into modules or made up
into panels provided for in subheading 8541.40.60 in Annex I to this
proclamation;
(b) parts or subassemblies of solar cells provided for in
subheadings 8501.31.80, 8501.61.00, and 8507.20.80 in Annex I to this
proclamation;
(c) inverters or batteries with CSPV cells attached provided for in
subheadings 8501.61.00 and 8507.20.80 in Annex I to this proclamation;
and
(d) DC generators with CSPV cells attached provided for in
subheading 8501.31.80 in Annex I to this proclamation.
7. Pursuant to section 312(a) of the NAFTA Implementation Act (19 U.S.C.
3372(a)), I have determined after considering the ITC Report that
imports of CSPV products from each of Mexico and Canada, considered
individually, account for a substantial share of total imports and
contribute importantly to the serious injury or threat of serious injury
found by the ITC.
8. Pursuant to section 203 of the Trade Act, the action I have
determined to take shall be a safeguard measure in the form of:
(a) a tariff-rate quota on imports of solar cells not partially or
fully assembled into other products as described in paragraph 6 of this
proclamation, imposed for a period of 4 years, with unchanging within-
quota quantities and annual reductions in the rates of duty applicable
to goods entered
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in excess of those quantities in the second, third, and fourth years, as
provided in Annex I to this proclamation; and
(b) an increase in duties on imports of modules, imposed for a
period of 4 years, with annual reductions in the rates of duty in the
second, third, and fourth years, as provided in Annex I to this
proclamation.
I have determined to exclude from this action the products listed in
subdivision (c)(ii) and (c)(iii) of Note 18 in Annex I to this
proclamation.
9. This safeguard measure shall apply to imports from all countries,
except as provided in paragraph 10 of this proclamation.
10. This safeguard measure shall not apply to imports of any product
described in paragraph 6 of this proclamation of a developing country
that is a Member of the World Trade Organization (WTO), as listed in
subdivision (b) of Note 18 in Annex I to this proclamation, as long as
such a country's share of total imports of the product, based on imports
during a recent representative period, does not exceed 3 percent,
provided that imports that are the product of all such countries with
less than 3 percent import share collectively account for not more than
9 percent of total imports of the product. If I determine that a surge
in imports of a product described in paragraph 6 of this proclamation of
a developing country that is a WTO Member results in imports of that
product from that developing country exceeding either of the thresholds
described in this paragraph, the safeguard measure shall be modified to
apply to such product from such country.
11. The in-quota quantity in each year under the tariff-rate quota
described in paragraph 8 of this proclamation shall be allocated among
all countries except those countries the products of which are excluded
from such tariff-rate quota pursuant to paragraph 10 of this
proclamation.
12. Pursuant to section 203(a)(1)(A) of the Trade Act (19 U.S.C.
2253(a)(1)(A)), I have determined that this safeguard measure will
facilitate efforts by the domestic industry to make a positive
adjustment to import competition and provide greater economic and social
benefits than costs. If I determine that further action is appropriate
and feasible to facilitate efforts by the domestic industry to make a
positive adjustment to import competition and to provide greater
economic and social benefits than costs, or if I determine that the
conditions under section 204(b)(1) of the Trade Act (19 U.S.C.
2254(b)(1)) are met, I shall reduce, modify, or terminate the action
established in this proclamation accordingly. In addition, if I
determine within 30 days of the date of this proclamation, as a result
of consultations between the United States and other WTO Members
pursuant to Article 12.3 of the WTO Agreement on Safeguards, that it is
necessary to reduce, modify, or terminate the safeguard measure, I shall
proclaim the corresponding reduction, modification, or termination of
the safeguard measure within 40 days.
13. Section 502 of the Trade Act (19 U.S.C. 2462) authorizes the
President to designate countries as beneficiary developing countries for
purposes of the Generalized System of Preferences (GSP).
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14. Proclamation 9687 of December 22, 2017, ended the suspension of
Argentina's designation as a GSP beneficiary developing country. That
proclamation made corresponding modifications to the Harmonized Tariff
Schedule of the United States (HTS). Those modifications included
technical errors, and I have determined that modifications to the HTS
are necessary to correct them.
15. Section 604 of the Trade Act (19 U.S.C. 2483), authorizes the
President to embody in the HTS the substance of the relevant provisions
of that Act, and of other acts affecting import treatment, and actions
thereunder, including the removal, modification, continuance, or
imposition of any rate of duty or other import restriction.
NOW, THEREFORE, I, DONALD J. TRUMP, President of the United States of
America, acting under the authority vested in me by the Constitution and
the laws of the United States, including but not limited to sections
203, 502, and 604 of the Trade Act, and section 301 of title 3, United
States Code, do proclaim that:
(1) In order to establish increases in duty and a tariff-rate quota on
imports of the CSPV products described in paragraph 6 of this proclamation
(other than excluded products), subchapter III of chapter 99 of the HTS is
modified as provided in Annex I to this proclamation. Any merchandise
subject to the safeguard measure that is admitted into U.S. foreign trade
zones on or after 12:01 a.m. eastern standard time on February 7, 2018,
must be admitted as ``privileged foreign status'' as defined in 19 CFR
146.41, and will be subject upon entry for consumption to any quantitative
restrictions or tariffs related to the classification under the applicable
HTS subheading.
(2) Except as provided in clause (3) below, imports of CSPV products of WTO
Member developing countries, as listed in subdivision (b) of Note 18 in
Annex I to this proclamation, shall be excluded from the safeguard measure
established in this proclamation. Imports of solar cells of those countries
that are not partially or fully assembled into other products shall not be
counted toward the tariff-rate quota limits that trigger the over-quota
rates of duties.
(3) If, after the safeguard measure established in this proclamation takes
effect, the USTR determines that:
(a) the share of total imports of the product of a country listed in
subdivision (b) of Note 18 in Annex I to this proclamation exceeds 3
percent,
(b) imports of the product from all listed countries with less than
3 percent import share collectively account for more than 9 percent of
total imports of the product, or
(c) a country listed in subdivision (b) of Note 18 in Annex I to
this proclamation is no longer a developing country for purposes of this
proclamation;
the USTR is authorized, upon publication of a notice in the Federal
Register, to revise subdivision (b) of Note 18 in Annex I to this
proclamation to remove the relevant country from the list or suspend
operation of that subdivision, as appropriate.
(4) Within 30 days after the date of this proclamation, the USTR shall
publish in the Federal Register procedures for requests for exclusion of
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a particular product from the safeguard measure established in this
proclamation. If the USTR determines, after consultation with the
Secretaries of Commerce and Energy, that a particular product should be
excluded, the USTR is authorized, upon publishing a notice of such
determination in the Federal Register, to modify the HTS provisions created
by Annex I to this proclamation to exclude such particular product from the
safeguard measure described in paragraph 8 of this proclamation.
(5) In order to make technical corrections necessary to reflect the end of
the suspension of Argentina's designation as a GSP beneficiary developing
country, the HTS is modified as set forth in Annex II to this proclamation.
(6) Any provision of previous proclamations and Executive Orders that is
inconsistent with the actions taken in this proclamation is superseded to
the extent of such inconsistency.
(7) Except as provided for in clause (8) of this proclamation, the
modifications to the HTS made by this proclamation, including Annex I,
shall be effective with respect to goods entered, or withdrawn from
warehouse for consumption, on or after 12:01 a.m. eastern standard time on
February 7, 2018, and shall continue in effect as provided in Annex I to
this proclamation, unless such actions are earlier expressly reduced,
modified, or terminated. Any modifications to the HTS made pursuant to
clause (3) or (4) of this proclamation shall take effect as indicated in a
Federal Register notice published in accordance with those clauses. One
year from the termination of the safeguard measure established in this
proclamation, the U.S. note and tariff provisions established in Annex I to
this proclamation shall be deleted from the HTS.
(8) The modifications to the HTS set forth in Annex II to this proclamation
shall be effective with respect to the articles entered, or withdrawn from
warehouse for consumption, on or after the dates set forth in the relevant
sections of Annex II.
IN WITNESS WHEREOF, I have hereunto set my hand this twenty-third day of
January, in the year of our Lord two thousand eighteen, and of the
Independence of the United States of America the two hundred and forty-
second.
DONALD J. TRUMP
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Proclamation 9694 of January 23, 2018
To Facilitate Positive Adjustment to Competition From Imports of Large
Residential Washers
By the President of the United States of America
A Proclamation
1. On December 4, 2017, the United States International Trade Commission
(ITC) transmitted to the President a report (the ``ITC Report'') on its
investigation under section 202 of the Trade Act of 1974, as amended
(the ``Trade Act'') (19 U.S.C. 2252), with respect to imports of large
residential washers (``washers''). The product subject to the ITC's
investigation and determination excluded certain washers described in
the ITC Notice of Institution, 82 Fed. Reg. 27075 (June 13, 2017), and
listed in subdivision (c)(2) of Note 17 in the Annex to this
proclamation.
2. The ITC reached an affirmative determination under section 202(b) of
the Trade Act (19 U.S.C. 2252(b)) that the following products are being
imported into the United States in such increased quantities as to be a
substantial cause of serious injury, or threat of serious injury, to the
domestic industries producing like or directly competitive articles:
(a) washers; and
(b) certain washer parts, including (i) all cabinets, or portions
thereof, designed for use in washers; (ii) all assembled tubs designed
for use in washers which incorporate, at a minimum, a tub and a seal;
(iii) all assembled baskets designed for use in washers which
incorporate, at a minimum, a side wrapper, a base, and a drive hub; and
(iv) any combination of the foregoing parts or subassemblies.
3. Pursuant to section 311(a) of the North American Free Trade Agreement
Implementation Act (the ``NAFTA Implementation Act'') (19 U.S.C.
3371(a)), the ITC made findings as to whether imports from Canada and
Mexico, considered individually, account for a substantial share of
total imports and contribute importantly to the serious injury, or
threat thereof, caused by imports. The ITC made negative findings of
contribution to injury with respect to imports of washers from Canada
and Mexico.
4. The ITC transmitted to the President its recommendations made
pursuant to section 202(e) of the Trade Act (19 U.S.C. 2252(e)) with
respect to the actions that, in its view, would address the serious
injury, or threat of serious injury, to the domestic industry and be
most effective in facilitating the efforts of the industry to make a
positive adjustment to import competition.
5. Pursuant to section 203 of the Trade Act (19 U.S.C. 2253), and after
taking into account the considerations specified in section 203(a)(2) of
the Trade Act (19 U.S.C. 2253(a)(2)) and the ITC Report, I have
determined to implement action of a type described in section 203(a)(3)
of the Trade Act (19 U.S.C. 2252(a)(3)) (a ``safeguard measure''), with
regard to the following washers and covered washer parts:
(a) washers provided for in subheadings 8450.11.00 and 8450.20.00 in
the Annex to this proclamation;
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(b) all cabinets, or portions thereof, designed for use in washers,
and all assembled baskets designed for use in washers that incorporate,
at a minimum, a side wrapper, a base, and a drive hub, provided for in
subheading 8450.90.60 in the Annex to this proclamation;
(c) all assembled tubs designed for use in washers that incorporate,
at a minimum, a tub and a seal, provided for in subheading 8450.90.20 in
the Annex to this proclamation;
(d) any combination of the foregoing parts or subassemblies,
provided for in subheadings 8450.90.20 or 8450.90.60 in the Annex to
this proclamation.
6. Pursuant to section 312(a) of the NAFTA Implementation Act (19 U.S.C.
3372(a)), I have determined after considering the ITC Report that (a)
imports from Canada of washers and covered washer parts, considered
individually, do not account for a substantial share of total imports
and do not contribute importantly to the serious injury or threat of
serious injury found by the ITC; and (b) imports from Mexico of washers
and covered washer parts, considered individually, account for a
substantial share of total imports and have contributed importantly to
the serious injury or threat of serious injury found by the ITC.
Accordingly, pursuant to section 312(b) of the NAFTA Implementation Act
(19 U.S.C. 3372(b)), I have excluded washers and covered washer parts
that are the product of Canada from the actions I am taking under
section 203 of the Trade Act.
7. Pursuant to section 203 of the Trade Act, the action I have
determined to take shall be a safeguard measure in the form of:
(a) a tariff-rate quota on imports of washers described in
subparagraph (a) of paragraph 5 of this proclamation, imposed for a
period of 3 years plus 1 day, with unchanging within-quota quantities,
annual reductions in the rates of duties entered within those quantities
in the second and third years, and annual reductions in the rates of
duty applicable to goods entered in excess of those quantities in the
second and third years; and
(b) a tariff-rate quota on imports of covered washer parts described
in subparagraphs (b), (c), and (d) of paragraph 5 of this proclamation,
imposed for a period of 3 years plus 1 day, with increasing within-quota
quantities and annual reductions in the rates of duty applicable to
goods entered in excess of those quantities in the second and third
years.
8. This safeguard measure shall apply to imports from all countries,
except for products of Canada and except as provided in paragraph 9 of
this proclamation.
9. This safeguard measure shall not apply to imports of any product
described in paragraph 5 of this proclamation of a developing country
that is a Member of the World Trade Organization (WTO), as listed in
subdivision (b)(2) of Note 17 in the Annex to this proclamation, as long
as such a country's share of total imports of the product, based on
imports during a recent representative period, does not exceed 3
percent, provided that imports that are the product of all such
countries with less than 3 percent import share collectively account for
not more than 9 percent of total imports of the product. If I determine
that a surge in imports of a product described in paragraph 5 of this
proclamation of a developing country that is a WTO Member results in
imports of that product from that developing country exceeding either of
the thresholds described in this paragraph, the
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safeguard measure shall be modified to apply to such product from such
country.
10. The in-quota quantity in each year under the tariff-rate quotas
described in paragraph 7 of this proclamation shall be allocated among
all countries except those countries the products of which are excluded
from such tariff-rate quota pursuant to paragraphs 8 and 9 of this
proclamation.
11. Pursuant to section 203(a)(1)(A) of the Trade Act (19 U.S.C.
2253(a)(1)(A)), I have determined that this safeguard measure will
facilitate efforts by the domestic industry to make a positive
adjustment to import competition and provide greater economic and social
benefits than costs. If I determine that further action is appropriate
and feasible to facilitate efforts by the domestic industry to make a
positive adjustment to import competition and to provide greater
economic and social benefits than costs, or if I determine that the
conditions under section 204(b)(1) of the Trade Act (19 U.S.C.
2254(b)(1)) are met, I shall reduce, modify, or terminate the action
established in this proclamation accordingly. In addition, if I
determine within 30 days of the date of this proclamation, as a result
of consultations between the United States and other WTO Members
pursuant to Article 12.3 of the WTO Agreement on Safeguards, that it is
necessary to reduce, modify, or terminate the safeguard measure, I shall
proclaim the corresponding reduction, modification, or termination of
the safeguard measure within 40 days.
12. If I determine that a surge in imports of covered washer parts
described in subparagraphs (b), (c), and (d) of paragraph 5 of this
proclamation undermines the effectiveness of the safeguard measure, the
safeguard measure shall be modified by imposing a quantitative
restriction in lieu of the tariff-rate quota.
13. Section 604 of the Trade Act (19 U.S.C. 2483), authorizes the
President to embody in the Harmonized Tariff Schedule of the United
States (HTS) the substance of the relevant provisions of that Act, and
of other acts affecting import treatment, and actions thereunder,
including the removal, modification, continuance, or imposition of any
rate of duty or other import restriction.
NOW, THEREFORE, I, DONALD J. TRUMP, President of the United States of
America, acting under the authority vested in me by the Constitution and
the laws of the United States, including but not limited to sections 203
and 604 of the Trade Act, section 312 of the NAFTA Implementation Act
(19 U.S.C. 3372), and section 301 of title 3, United States Code, do
proclaim that:
(1) In order to establish increases in duty and a tariff-rate quota on
imports of the washers and covered washer parts described in paragraph 5 of
this proclamation (other than excluded products), subchapter III of chapter
99 of the HTS is modified as provided in the Annex to this proclamation.
Any merchandise subject to the safeguard measure that is admitted into U.S.
foreign trade zones on or after 12:01 a.m. eastern standard time, on
February 7, 2018, must be admitted as ``privileged foreign status'' as
defined in 19 CFR 146.41, and will be subject upon entry for consumption to
any quantitative restrictions or tariffs related to the classification
under the applicable HTS subheading.
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(2) Imports of washers and covered washer parts that are the product of
Canada shall be excluded from the safeguard measure established in this
proclamation, and such imports shall not be counted toward the tariff-rate
quota limits that trigger the over-quota rates of duty.
(3) Except as provided in clause (4) below, imports of washers and covered
washer parts that are the product of WTO Member developing countries, as
listed in subdivision (b)(2) of Note 17 in the Annex to this proclamation,
shall be excluded from the safeguard measure established in this
proclamation, and such imports shall not be counted toward the tariff-rate
quota limits that trigger the over-quota rates of duties.
(4) If, after the safeguard measure established in this proclamation takes
effect, the United States Trade Representative (USTR) determines that:
(a) the share of total imports of the product of a country listed in
subdivision (b)(2) of Note 17 in the Annex to this proclamation exceeds
3 percent,
(b) imports of the product from all listed countries with less than
3 percent import share collectively account for more than 9 percent of
total imports of the product, or
(c) a country listed in subdivision (b)(2) of Note 17 in the Annex
to this proclamation is no longer a developing country for purposes of
this proclamation;
the USTR is authorized, upon publication of a notice in the Federal
Register, to revise subdivision (b)(2) of Note 17 in the Annex to this
proclamation to remove the relevant country from the list or suspend
operation of that subdivision, as appropriate.
(5) If, after the safeguard measure established in this proclamation takes
effect, the USTR determines that the out-of-quota quantity in units of
covered washer parts entered under the tariff lines in chapter 99
enumerated in the Annex to this proclamation has increased by an
unjustifiable amount and undermines the effectiveness of the safeguard
measure, the USTR is authorized, upon publishing a notice of such
determination in the Federal Register, to modify the HTS provisions created
by the Annex to this proclamation so as to modify the tariff-rate quota on
covered washer parts with a quantitative restriction on covered washer
parts at a level that the USTR considers appropriate.
(6) Any provision of previous proclamations and Executive Orders that is
inconsistent with the actions taken in this proclamation is superseded to
the extent of such inconsistency.
(7) The modifications to the HTS made in this proclamation, including the
Annex hereto, shall be effective with respect to goods entered, or
withdrawn from warehouse for consumption, on or after 12:01 a.m. eastern
standard time on February 7, 2018, and shall continue in effect as provided
in the Annex to this proclamation, unless such actions are earlier
expressly reduced, modified, or terminated. One year from the termination
of the safeguard measure established in this proclamation, the U.S. note
and tariff provisions established in the Annex to this proclamation shall
be deleted from the HTS.
IN WITNESS WHEREOF, I have hereunto set my hand this twenty-third day of
January, in the year of our Lord two thousand eighteen, and of the
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Independence of the United States of America the two hundred and forty-
second.
DONALD J. TRUMP
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Proclamation 9695 of January 31, 2018
American Heart Month, 2018
By the President of the United States of America
A Proclamation
More than 600,000 Americans die of heart disease each year, making it
the leading cause of death for both men and women in the United States.
In addition to remembering our lost loved ones, American Heart Month is
a time to raise awareness about the risk factors, warning signs, and
symptoms associated with this killer disease. This February, we renew
our commitment to the battle against cardiovascular disease. With the
help of our Nation's leading medical professionals and appropriate
preventative measures, we hope for a future where heart disease no
longer claims the lives of so many American men and women.
Thanks to ongoing advancements, medical procedures to treat heart
conditions are now more precise and less invasive, recoveries are
faster, and complications are fewer. We also now better understand
conditions that increase the risk of heart disease among older adults--
such as high blood pressure, high cholesterol, and type 2 diabetes--and
more effective therapies and medications to prevent and treat them. And,
we are better able to identify warning signs at an early stage.
Even with these encouraging developments, nearly half of all Americans
between ages 45 and 65 have heart disease or a related condition. The
risk of heart disease increases with age, so for most people, prevention
is the best deterrent. People should also understand that they may be
subject to unique risk factors, often based on family history, which may
require them to take appropriate, targeted preventative measures.
Whatever risk factors they may face, there are many steps people can
take to make coronary disease less likely. The most effective are eating
a healthy diet, staying physically active, maintaining a healthy body
weight, controlling blood pressure and cholesterol, and not smoking.
During our observance of American Heart Month, we remember those we have
lost to heart attacks and other cardiovascular diseases. We honor
healthcare providers and medical researchers who strive to advance both
the treatment and prevention of this epidemic. And we encourage all
Americans to commit to taking charge of their heart health, this month
and every month.
In acknowledgement of the importance of the ongoing fight against
cardiovascular disease, the Congress, by Joint Resolution approved on
December 30, 1963, as amended (36 U.S.C. 101), has requested that the
President issue an annual proclamation designating February as American
Heart Month.
NOW, THEREFORE, I, DONALD J. TRUMP, President of the United States of
America, do hereby proclaim February 2018 as American Heart Month. The
First Lady and I encourage all Americans to participate in National Wear
Red Day on February 2, 2018, to raise awareness and reaffirm our
commitment to fighting heart disease. I also invite the Governors of the
States, the Commonwealth of Puerto Rico, officials of other areas
subject to the jurisdiction of the United States, and the American
people to join
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me in recognizing and reaffirming our commitment to fighting
cardiovascular disease.
IN WITNESS WHEREOF, I have hereunto set my hand this thirty-first day of
January, in the year of our Lord two thousand eighteen, and of the
Independence of the United States of America the two hundred and forty-
second.
DONALD J. TRUMP
Proclamation 9696 of January 31, 2018
National African American History Month, 2018
By the President of the United States of America
A Proclamation
This February, we celebrate National African American History Month to
honor the significant contributions African Americans have made to our
great Nation--contributions that stand as a testament to their resolve,
resilience, and courage. Over the course of our Nation's history,
African Americans have endured egregious discrimination and bigotry.
They have, nevertheless, always been determined to contribute their
earnest efforts to America's greatness.
This annual observance is an opportunity to remember the challenges of
our past, but also to honor countless African-American heroes who
inspire us to shape our country's future. This year's theme, ``African
Americans in Times of War,'' calls our attention to the heroic
contributions of African Americans during our Nation's military
conflicts, from the Revolutionary War to present-day operations.
Throughout our history, members of the Armed Forces have fought to
secure freedom and liberty for all, defending our country both on our
shores and in foreign lands. African Americans have shouldered an
enormous share of the burden of battle in every American military
engagement, donning our Nation's military uniforms to answer the call of
duty. For far too long, African Americans bravely fought and died in the
name of freedom, while at the same time struggling to attain equality,
respect, and the full privileges of citizenship. Because of their love
of country, these heroes insisted on serving and defending America
despite racial prejudice, unequal treatment, diminished opportunities,
and segregation. Their valorous acts in the face of grave injustice
revealed the true meaning of American patriotism--service before self.
It was not until 1948 that President Harry S. Truman ordered
desegregation of the military, providing ``equality of treatment and
opportunity for all persons in the Armed Forces without regard to race,
color, religion or national origin.'' It took another 5 years before the
Secretary of Defense abolished the last segregated African-American
military unit. These hard won victories for justice catalyzed other
victories, as they cast a harsh light on aspects of our social and civic
lives that remained segregated. Those who fought against and ended
segregation in the military reminded the Nation of its obligation to the
self-evident truth of equality written into the Declaration of
Independence.
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We remember soldiers like Sergeant Henry Johnson of the Harlem
Hellfighters, the all-black National Guard unit that was among the first
American forces to arrive in France during World War I. Johnson suffered
21 wounds during front-line combat and received France's highest award
for valor. To acknowledge his exceeding bravery, he was posthumously
awarded the Distinguished Service Cross and a Purple Heart. We remember
pilot Benjamin O. Davis, Jr., who commanded the famed Tuskegee Airmen
and became the first African American General in the United States Air
Force. We remember soldiers like Major Charity Adams Earley, who was
commander of the only all-African American Women's Army Corps unit that
served overseas during World War II. She was a trailblazer in her
efforts to recruit more women to military service in spite of rampant
racism and segregation.
These and countless other African Americans triumphed over ignorance,
oppression, and injustice to make indelible contributions, not only to
our military history, but even more importantly to our American history.
They are an integral part of our Nation's story. We are indebted to the
individual and collective perseverance and patriotism of these
outstanding men and women, as we are to all African Americans who have
served, and continue to serve in the Armed Forces of this great Nation.
NOW, THEREFORE, I, DONALD J. TRUMP, President of the United States of
America, by virtue of the authority vested in me by the Constitution and
the laws of the United States, do hereby proclaim February 2018 as
National African American History Month. I call upon public officials,
educators, librarians, and all the people of the United States to
observe this month with appropriate programs, ceremonies, and
activities.
IN WITNESS WHEREOF, I have hereunto set my hand this thirty-first day of
January, in the year of our Lord two thousand eighteen, and of the
Independence of the United States of America the two hundred and forty-
second.
DONALD J. TRUMP
Proclamation 9697 of February 15, 2018
Honoring the Victims of the Tragedy in Parkland, Florida
By the President of the United States of America
A Proclamation
Our Nation grieves with those who have lost loved ones in the shooting
at the Marjory Stoneman Douglas High School in Parkland, Florida. As a
mark of solemn respect for the victims of the terrible act of violence
perpetrated on February 14, 2018, by the authority vested in me as
President of the United States by the Constitution and the laws of the
United States of America, I hereby order that the flag of the United
States shall be flown at half-staff at the White House and upon all
public buildings and grounds, at all military posts and naval stations,
and on all naval vessels of the Federal Government in the District of
Columbia and throughout the United States and its Territories and
possessions until sunset, February 19, 2018. I also direct that the flag
shall be flown at half-staff for the same length
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of time at all United States embassies, legations, consular offices, and
other facilities abroad, including all military facilities and naval
vessels and stations.
IN WITNESS WHEREOF, I have hereunto set my hand this fifteenth day of
February, in the year of our Lord two thousand eighteen, and of the
Independence of the United States of America the two hundred and forty-
second.
DONALD J. TRUMP
Proclamation 9698 of February 21, 2018
Death of Billy Graham
By the President of the United States of America
A Proclamation
As a mark of respect for the memory of Reverend Billy Graham, I hereby
order, by the authority vested in me by the Constitution and the laws of
the United States of America, that on the day of his interment, the flag
of the United States shall be flown at half-staff at the White House and
upon all public buildings and grounds, at all military posts and naval
stations, and on all naval vessels of the Federal Government in the
District of Columbia and throughout the United States and its
Territories and possessions until sunset on such day. I also direct that
the flag shall be flown at half-staff for the same period at all United
States embassies, legations, consular offices, and other facilities
abroad, including all military facilities and naval vessels and
stations.
IN WITNESS WHEREOF, I have hereunto set my hand this twenty-first day of
February, in the year of our Lord two thousand eighteen, and of the
Independence of the United States of America the two hundred and forty-
second.
DONALD J. TRUMP
Proclamation 9699 of February 22, 2018
Modifying and Continuing the National Emergency With Respect to Cuba and
Continuing to Authorize the Regulation of the Anchorage and Movement of
Vessels
By the President of the United States of America
A Proclamation
In order to modify and continue the ongoing national emergency declared
in Proclamation 6867 of March 1, 1996, expanded by Proclamation 7757 of
February 26, 2004, and modified by Proclamation 9398 of February 24,
2016, in light of the need to continue the national emergency based on a
disturbance or threatened disturbance of the international relations of
the United States related to Cuba, and,
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WHEREAS it is the policy of the United States that a mass migration from
Cuba would endanger our security by posing a disturbance or threatened
disturbance of the international relations of the United States;
WHEREAS the Cuban economy is in a relatively weak state, contributing to
an outflow of its nationals toward the United States and neighboring
countries;
WHEREAS the overarching objective of our policy is stability with our
immediate neighboring countries and an outflow of Cuban nationals may
have a destabilizing effect on the United States and its neighboring
countries;
WHEREAS it is the policy of the United States to ensure that engagement
between the United States and Cuba advances the interests of the United
States and of the Cuban people as described in National Security
Presidential Memorandum-5 of June 16, 2017 (Strengthening the Policy of
the United States Toward Cuba);
WHEREAS the United States continues to maintain an embargo with respect
to Cuba;
WHEREAS the unauthorized entry of vessels subject to the jurisdiction of
the United States into Cuban territorial waters is in violation of the
law of the United States and contrary to the policy of the United
States;
WHEREAS the unauthorized entry of United States-registered vessels into
Cuban territorial waters is detrimental to the foreign policy of the
United States and counter to the purpose of Executive Order 12807 of May
24, 1992, which is to ensure, among other things, safe, orderly, and
legal migration;
WHEREAS the possibility of large-scale unauthorized entries of United
States-registered vessels into Cuban territorial waters would disturb
the international relations of the United States by facilitating a
possible mass migration of Cuban nationals;
NOW, THEREFORE, I, DONALD J. TRUMP, President of the United States of
America, by the authority vested in me by the Constitution and the laws
of the United States of America, including section 1 of title II of
Public Law 65-24, ch. 30, June 15, 1917, as amended (50 U.S.C. 191),
sections 201, 202, and 301 of the National Emergencies Act (50 U.S.C.
1601 et seq.), and section 301 of title 3, United States Code, in order
to modify the scope of the national emergency declared in Proclamations
6867, 7757, and 9398, and to secure the observance of the rights and
obligations of the United States, hereby continue the national emergency
declared in Proclamations 6867, 7757, and 9398, and authorize and direct
the Secretary of Homeland Security (the ``Secretary'') to make and issue
such rules and regulations as the Secretary may find appropriate to
regulate the anchorage and movement of vessels, and delegate to the
Secretary my authority to approve such rules and regulations, as
authorized by the Act of June 15, 1917. Accordingly, I hereby direct as
follows:
Section 1. The Secretary may make rules and regulations governing the
anchorage and movement of any vessel, foreign or domestic, in the
territorial waters of the United States, that may be used, or is
susceptible of being used, for voyage into Cuban territorial waters and
that may create unsafe conditions, or result in unauthorized
transactions, thereby threatening a disturbance of international
relations. A rule or regulation issued pursuant
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to this proclamation may be effective immediately upon issuance if it
involves a foreign affairs function of the United States.
Sec. 2. The Secretary is authorized, to the extent consistent with
international law, to inspect any vessel, foreign or domestic, in the
territorial waters of the United States, at any time; to place guards on
any such vessel; and, with my consent expressly hereby granted, take
full possession and control of any such vessel and remove the officers
and crew and all other persons not specifically authorized by the
Secretary to go or remain on board the vessel, when necessary to secure
the rights and obligations of the United States.
Sec. 3. The Secretary may request assistance from such departments,
agencies, officers, or instrumentalities of the United States as
necessary to carry out the purposes of this proclamation. Such
departments, agencies, officers, or instrumentalities shall, consistent
with other provisions of law and to the extent practicable, provide the
assistance requested.
Sec. 4. The Secretary may seek assistance from State and local
authorities in carrying out the purposes of this proclamation. Because
State and local assistance may be essential for an effective response to
this emergency, I urge all State and local officials to cooperate with
Federal authorities and to take all actions within their lawful
authority necessary to prevent the unauthorized departure of vessels
intending to enter Cuban territorial waters.
Sec. 5. All powers and authorities delegated by this proclamation to the
Secretary may be delegated by the Secretary to other officers and agents
of the United States Government consistent with applicable law.
Sec. 6. Any provisions of Proclamations 6867, 7757, or 9398 that are
inconsistent with the provisions of this proclamation are superseded to
the extent of such inconsistency.
Sec. 7. This proclamation shall be immediately transmitted to the
Congress and published in the Federal Register.
IN WITNESS WHEREOF, I have hereunto set my hand this twenty-second day
of February, in the year of our Lord two thousand eighteen, and of the
Independence of the United States of America the two hundred and forty-
second.
DONALD J. TRUMP
Proclamation 9700 of February 28, 2018
American Red Cross Month, 2018
By the President of the United States of America
A Proclamation
Since Clara Barton founded the American Red Cross in 1881, the
organization has provided domestic disaster relief, assisted in
international disaster relief, and supported the United States military
in countless ways. Today, it is a renowned, life-saving force, supported
by hundreds of thousands of
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volunteers and responsible for ensuring our Nation's blood supply is
always at safe and sufficient levels. The American Red Cross also
provides training and preparedness programs for Americans in safety-
related fields and helps to connect our Nation's military service
members with their families. During American Red Cross Month, we honor
the organization's humanitarian mission, as well as its hard-working
staff, dedicated volunteers, and generous supporters, whose donations
are vital to sustaining the organization's operations.
The American Red Cross plays an indispensable role in our Nation's
healthcare system, including as the single largest supplier of blood and
blood products in the United States. These blood products are vital for
accident and burn victims, patients with conditions that require
repeated transfusions, and patients undergoing advanced treatments like
heart surgery and cancer therapy. On average, the American Red Cross
collects nearly 4.9 million units of blood each year from more than 2.8
million donors. These donations help meet the needs of patients at
approximately 2,600 hospitals and transfusion centers across the
country.
In addition to its healthcare mission, last year, the American Red Cross
assisted millions of people affected by disasters in the United States
and around the world. During a 45-day span, the organization responded
to six of our Nation's largest and most complex disasters of 2017,
including back-to-back hurricanes, the deadliest wildfires in California
history, and the mass shooting in Las Vegas, Nevada. Globally, the
American Red Cross provided aid to 26 countries in the aftermath of
multiple natural disasters, including a drought and food crisis in
Africa, the floods and migration crisis in Bangladesh, two earthquakes
that shook Mexico just weeks apart, and floods and landslides in Nepal.
The American Red Cross helped nearly 9,400 people search for loved ones
separated from their families during these and other international
calamities.
Since its founding, the American Red Cross has also served as a vital
conduit between our great men and women of the military and their
families and support networks back home. To help caregivers meet the
daily challenge of providing for our wounded, ill, and injured service
members and veterans, the Military and Veteran Caregiver Network
provides peer support through online resources and community-based
groups. And last year alone, through its Hero Care Network, the American
Red Cross relayed more than 304,000 urgent messages to more than 79,000
service members and their families.
The dedicated staff members and volunteers of the American Red Cross
make tremendous, positive contributions to both our Nation and the
world. Their tireless endeavors truly deserve our unwavering respect,
support, and gratitude.
NOW, THEREFORE, I, DONALD J. TRUMP, President of the United States of
America and Honorary Chairman of the American Red Cross, by virtue of
the authority vested in me by the Constitution and the laws of the
United States, do hereby proclaim March 2018 as American Red Cross
Month. I encourage all Americans to observe this month with appropriate
programs, ceremonies, and activities, and to support the work of the
American Red Cross and their local chapters.
IN WITNESS WHEREOF, I have hereunto set my hand this twenty-eighth day
of February, in the year of our Lord two thousand eighteen, and of the
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Independence of the United States of America the two hundred and forty-
second.
DONALD J. TRUMP
Proclamation 9701 of February 28, 2018
Irish-American Heritage Month, 2018
By the President of the United States of America
A Proclamation
During the month of St. Patrick's Day, we celebrate Irish-American
Heritage Month and the tremendous role Irish immigrants and their
descendants have played in the development of our great Nation. Irish-
American Heritage Month is a great opportunity to celebrate the nearly
33 million Americans with Irish ancestry and their tremendous
contributions to the betterment of our country. This month, and every
month, we appreciate their efforts in helping usher in a new era of
American prosperity.
Irish Americans have distinguished themselves in every sector of
American life. Many have been among the key architects of our country's
greatness. Nine of the men who signed our Declaration of Independence
were of Irish origin. Presidents Andrew Jackson, John F. Kennedy, Ronald
Reagan, and many others have traced their roots to the Emerald Isle.
Businessman Henry Ford, founder of one of America's most iconic
companies, was the son of an Irish immigrant.
For centuries, the tenacious Irish spirit, paired with American self-
reliance, has helped Irish immigrants and their descendants realize
incredible dreams. With religious devotion, strength rooted in the love
of family, and confidence in the promise of America, Irish Americans
have engaged in the American experience in robust and meaningful ways.
Their neighborhoods, schools, churches, and workplaces have affirmed the
importance of faith, industry, and learning. It is, therefore, no wonder
that American art, business, and public life are marked by Irish names
and symbols.
This month, Americans across the country will don the traditional green
garb as we celebrate the patron saint of Ireland in an annual tribute to
our shared and cherished heritage with that great country. As we spend
this month honoring Irish Americans, we also pledge to further
strengthen our relationship with the Emerald Isle itself, as we look
forward to a bright future of greater friendship, cooperation, and
commerce for centuries to come.
NOW, THEREFORE, I, DONALD J. TRUMP, President of the United States of
America, by virtue of the authority vested in me by the Constitution and
the laws of the United States, do hereby proclaim March 2018 as Irish-
American Heritage Month. I call upon all Americans to celebrate the
achievements and contributions of Irish Americans to our Nation with
appropriate ceremonies, activities, and programs.
IN WITNESS WHEREOF, I have hereunto set my hand this twenty-eighth day
of February, in the year of our Lord two thousand eighteen, and of the
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Independence of the United States of America the two hundred and forty-
second.
DONALD J. TRUMP
Proclamation 9702 of February 28, 2018
Women's History Month, 2018
By the President of the United States of America
A Proclamation
Our history is rich with amazing stories of strong, courageous, and
brilliant women. Since America's founding, women have played an integral
part in American innovation and productivity, while simultaneously
raising generations of lively children and providing leadership in their
local communities.
Time and time again, women have demonstrated resilience in the face of
unprecedented challenges. America's women have readily tackled the
disruptive forces and demands of wartime and embraced the technological
and industrial advancements of the past 250 years. We have seen the
incredible fortitude of women like Mary Katherine Goddard, who, in 1775,
served as postmaster of the Baltimore post office and printed the second
copy of the then-treasonous Declaration of Independence. We have
followed the exceptional leadership of women like Olive Ann Beech, the
first female head of a major aircraft company, which produced thousands
of aircraft for the Allied effort during World War II. And, we have been
transformed by women like Marva Collins, who was working as a full-time
substitute teacher in Chicago when she founded a low-cost private school
for low-income children being left behind by public schools.
We can find similar stories throughout women's endeavors today. Women
are leaders in a range of fields, from business and medicine to
government and the arts. And, my Administration is committed to creating
conditions that empower women to achieve even more. Access to paid
family leave and affordable, high-quality childcare can help enhance
women's ability to participate in the labor force and improve the
economic security of their families. The recently enacted Tax Cuts and
Jobs Act provides new tax credits to businesses that offer paid family
and medical leave to their employees. This landmark legislation also
gives qualifying American families with children a significantly larger
child tax credit and ensures that more families will be eligible to take
advantage of this credit. When we support family-friendly policies,
women have more freedom to explore opportunities and to thrive at work
and at home.
My Administration is also supporting policies that promote women's
economic empowerment. This is critical, as women now make up 40 percent
of the entrepreneurs in the United States. Women business owners employ
more than 8 million workers and provide them with more than $264 billion
in wages and salaries. Just in the first year of my Administration, the
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Business Administration has increased lending to women-owned businesses
by $128 million. We will also continue promoting the next generation of
women leaders through mentoring, training, and education initiatives.
Through these and other efforts, we will support women throughout our
society, recognizing that the successes of women strengthen our
families, our economy, and our Nation. As we reflect on the role of
women throughout American history, we remember that women must always
have access to all the opportunities that our Nation has to offer.
Indeed, ensuring access to these opportunities is vital to our Nation's
prosperity.
NOW, THEREFORE, I, DONALD J. TRUMP, President of the United States of
America, by virtue of the authority vested in me by the Constitution and
the laws of the United States, do hereby proclaim March 2018 as Women's
History Month. I call upon all Americans to observe this month and to
celebrate International Women's Day on March 8, 2018, with appropriate
programs, ceremonies, and activities.
IN WITNESS WHEREOF, I have hereunto set my hand this twenty-eighth day
of February, in the year of our Lord two thousand eighteen, and of the
Independence of the United States of America the two hundred and forty-
second.
DONALD J. TRUMP
Proclamation 9703 of March 2, 2018
National Consumer Protection Week, 2018
By the President of the United States of America
A Proclamation
A vibrant economy, fueled by consumer confidence, is at the heart of
American prosperity. Fraudulent and deceptive practices erode the
marketplace, cost consumers billions of dollars each year, and undermine
the well-being of Americans and their families. During National Consumer
Protection Week, we focus on the importance of safeguarding and
strengthening our economic health through consumer education and fraud
prevention.
American consumers must be alert for a broad range of scams and schemes,
including identity theft, cybersecurity breaches, and charity fraud, all
of which can destroy credit, diminish lifelong savings, and erode
financial security and confidence. All consumers are vulnerable to
financial exploitation, but depraved scammers often target the elderly.
Such fraud can rob victims of their dignity and confidence, in addition
to their resources. For this reason, I signed into law the Elder Abuse
Prevention and Prosecution Act, which increases penalties for criminals
who target older Americans.
Imposter fraud is one of the fastest-growing scams today. It takes many
forms and affects Americans of all ages, but the goal is always the
same: to steal money after gaining the trust of an unsuspecting
consumer. Imposters pose as bank representatives, government
organizations, State lottery officials, first responders, Internal
Revenue Service agents, technical support
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personnel, and shamelessly and cruelly, loved ones in distress. A
growing number of imposter fraudsters claim affiliation with the
military in an effort to trick service members or veterans into sharing
sensitive personal or financial information. These con artists often
convince people to send money or to provide access to their computers,
which can turn out to be financially and personally devastating.
National Consumer Protection Week is an opportunity for Americans to
learn about their consumer rights so they can make better-informed
financial decisions, avoid predatory practices, and protect their
families from fraud and abuse. The Federal Government, in conjunction
with a network of national organizations and State and local partners,
provides information and resources that help Americans avoid, report, or
recover from fraud and identity theft. I encourage all Americans to take
this week to learn about how they can protect themselves and their
families and defend their personal information from the growing number
of online threats. The best weapon against fraud and extortion is a
well-informed consumer. Together, we can work toward preserving economic
prosperity and protecting personal financial security.
NOW, THEREFORE, I, DONALD J. TRUMP, President of the United States of
America, by virtue of the authority vested in me by the Constitution and
the laws of the United States, do hereby proclaim March 4 through March
10, 2018, as National Consumer Protection Week. I encourage individuals,
businesses, organizations, government agencies, and community groups to
take advantage of the broad array of online resources offered by the
Federal Trade Commission, and to share this information through consumer
education activities in communities across the country.
IN WITNESS WHEREOF, I have hereunto set my hand this second day of
March, in the year of our Lord two thousand eighteen, and of the
Independence of the United States of America the two hundred and forty-
second.
DONALD J. TRUMP
Proclamation 9704 of March 8, 2018
Adjusting Imports of Aluminum Into the United States
By the President of the United States of America
A Proclamation
1. On January 19, 2018, the Secretary of Commerce (Secretary)
transmitted to me a report on his investigation into the effect of
imports of aluminum on the national security of the United States under
section 232 of the Trade Expansion Act of 1962, as amended (19 U.S.C.
1862).
2. The Secretary found and advised me of his opinion that aluminum is
being imported into the United States in such quantities and under such
circumstances as to threaten to impair the national security of the
United States. The Secretary found that the present quantities of
aluminum imports and the circumstances of global excess capacity for
producing aluminum are ``weakening our internal economy,'' leaving the
United States
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``almost totally reliant on foreign producers of primary aluminum'' and
``at risk of becoming completely reliant on foreign producers of high-
purity aluminum that is essential for key military and commercial
systems.'' Because of these risks, and the risk that the domestic
aluminum industry would become ``unable to satisfy existing national
security needs or respond to a national security emergency that requires
a large increase in domestic production,'' and taking into account the
close relation of the economic welfare of the Nation to our national
security, see 19 U.S.C. 1862(d), the Secretary concluded that the
present quantities and circumstances of aluminum imports threaten to
impair the national security as defined in section 232 of the Trade
Expansion Act of 1962, as amended.
3. In light of this conclusion, the Secretary recommended actions to
adjust the imports of aluminum so that such imports will not threaten to
impair the national security. Among those recommendations was a global
tariff of 7.7 percent on imports of aluminum articles in order to reduce
imports to a level that the Secretary assessed would enable domestic
aluminum producers to use approximately 80 percent of existing domestic
production capacity and thereby achieve long-term economic viability
through increased production. The Secretary has also recommended that I
authorize him, in response to specific requests from affected domestic
parties, to exclude from any adopted import restrictions those aluminum
articles for which the Secretary determines there is a lack of
sufficient U.S. production capacity of comparable products, or to
exclude aluminum articles from such restrictions for specific national
security-based considerations.
4. I concur in the Secretary's finding that aluminum articles are being
imported into the United States in such quantities and under such
circumstances as to threaten to impair the national security of the
United States, and I have considered his recommendations.
5. Section 232 of the Trade Expansion Act of 1962, as amended,
authorizes the President to adjust the imports of an article and its
derivatives that are being imported into the United States in such
quantities or under such circumstances as to threaten to impair the
national security.
6. Section 604 of the Trade Act of 1974, as amended (19 U.S.C. 2483),
authorizes the President to embody in the Harmonized Tariff Schedule of
the United States (HTSUS) the substance of acts affecting import
treatment, and actions thereunder, including the removal, modification,
continuance, or imposition of any rate of duty or other import
restriction.
7. In the exercise of these authorities, I have decided to adjust the
imports of aluminum articles by imposing a 10 percent ad valorem tariff
on aluminum articles, as defined below, imported from all countries
except Canada and Mexico. In my judgment, this tariff is necessary and
appropriate in light of the many factors I have considered, including
the Secretary's report, updated import and production numbers for 2017,
the failure of countries to agree on measures to reduce global excess
capacity, the continued high level of imports since the beginning of the
year, and special circumstances that exist with respect to Canada and
Mexico. This relief will help our domestic aluminum industry to revive
idled facilities, open closed smelters and mills, preserve necessary
skills by hiring new aluminum workers, and maintain or increase
production, which will reduce our Nation's need to rely on foreign
producers for aluminum and ensure that domestic producers can continue
to supply all the aluminum necessary for
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critical industries and national defense. Under current circumstances,
this tariff is necessary and appropriate to address the threat that
imports of aluminum articles pose to the national security.
8. In adopting this tariff, I recognize that our Nation has important
security relationships with some countries whose exports of aluminum to
the United States weaken our internal economy and thereby threaten to
impair the national security. I also recognize our shared concern about
global excess capacity, a circumstance that is contributing to the
threatened impairment of the national security. Any country with which
we have a security relationship is welcome to discuss with the United
States alternative ways to address the threatened impairment of the
national security caused by imports from that country. Should the United
States and any such country arrive at a satisfactory alternative means
to address the threat to the national security such that I determine
that imports from that country no longer threaten to impair the national
security, I may remove or modify the restriction on aluminum articles
imports from that country and, if necessary, make any corresponding
adjustments to the tariff as it applies to other countries as our
national security interests require.
9. I conclude that Canada and Mexico present a special case. Given our
shared commitment to supporting each other in addressing national
security concerns, our shared commitment to addressing global excess
capacity for producing aluminum, the physical proximity of our
respective industrial bases, the robust economic integration between our
countries, the export of aluminum produced in the United States to
Canada and Mexico, and the close relation of the economic welfare of the
United States to our national security, see 19 U.S.C. 1862(d), I have
determined that the necessary and appropriate means to address the
threat to the national security posed by imports of aluminum articles
from Canada and Mexico is to continue ongoing discussions with these
countries and to exempt aluminum articles imports from these countries
from the tariff, at least at this time. I expect that Canada and Mexico
will take action to prevent transshipment of aluminum articles through
Canada and Mexico to the United States.
10. In the meantime, the tariff imposed by this proclamation is an
important first step in ensuring the economic viability of our domestic
aluminum industry. Without this tariff and satisfactory outcomes in
ongoing negotiations with Canada and Mexico, the industry will continue
to decline, leaving the United States at risk of becoming reliant on
foreign producers of aluminum to meet our national security needs--a
situation that is fundamentally inconsistent with the safety and
security of the American people. It is my judgment that the tariff
imposed by this proclamation is necessary and appropriate to adjust
imports of aluminum articles so that such imports will not threaten to
impair the national security as defined in section 232 of the Trade
Expansion Act of 1962, as amended.
NOW, THEREFORE, I, DONALD J. TRUMP, President of the United States of
America, by the authority vested in me by the Constitution and the laws
of the United States of America, including section 301 of title 3,
United States Code, section 604 of the Trade Act of 1974, as amended,
and section 232 of the Trade Expansion Act of 1962, as amended, do
hereby proclaim as follows:
(1) For the purposes of this proclamation, ``aluminum articles'' are
defined in the Harmonized Tariff Schedule (HTS) as: (a) unwrought
aluminum
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(HTS 7601); (b) aluminum bars, rods, and profiles (HTS 7604); (c)
aluminum wire (HTS 7605); (d) aluminum plate, sheet, strip, and foil
(flat rolled products) (HTS 7606 and 7607); (e) aluminum tubes and pipes
and tube and pipe fitting (HTS 7608 and 7609); and (f) aluminum castings
and forgings (HTS 7616.99.51.60 and 7616.99.51.70), including any
subsequent revisions to these HTS classifications.
(2) In order to establish increases in the duty rate on imports of
aluminum articles, subchapter III of chapter 99 of the HTSUS is modified
as provided in the Annex to this proclamation. Except as otherwise
provided in this proclamation, or in notices published pursuant to
clause 3 of this proclamation, all imports of aluminum articles
specified in the Annex shall be subject to an additional 10 percent ad
valorem rate of duty with respect to goods entered, or withdrawn from
warehouse for consumption, on or after 12:01 a.m. eastern daylight time
on March 23, 2018. This rate of duty, which is in addition to any other
duties, fees, exactions, and charges applicable to such imported
aluminum articles, shall apply to imports of aluminum articles from all
countries except Canada and Mexico.
(3) The Secretary, in consultation with the Secretary of State, the
Secretary of the Treasury, the Secretary of Defense, the United States
Trade Representative (USTR), the Assistant to the President for National
Security Affairs, the Assistant to the President for Economic Policy,
and such other senior Executive Branch officials as the Secretary deems
appropriate, is hereby authorized to provide relief from the additional
duties set forth in clause 2 of this proclamation for any aluminum
article determined not to be produced in the United States in a
sufficient and reasonably available amount or of a satisfactory quality
and is also authorized to provide such relief based upon specific
national security considerations. Such relief shall be provided for an
aluminum article only after a request for exclusion is made by a
directly affected party located in the United States. If the Secretary
determines that a particular aluminum article should be excluded, the
Secretary shall, upon publishing a notice of such determination in the
Federal Register, notify Customs and Border Protection (CBP) of the
Department of Homeland Security concerning such article so that it will
be excluded from the duties described in clause 2 of this proclamation.
The Secretary shall consult with CBP to determine whether the HTSUS
provisions created by the Annex to this proclamation should be modified
in order to ensure the proper administration of such exclusion, and, if
so, shall make such modification to the HTSUS through a notice in the
Federal Register.
(4) Within 10 days after the date of this proclamation, the Secretary
shall issue procedures for the requests for exclusion described in
clause 3 of this proclamation. The issuance of such procedures is exempt
from Executive Order 13771 of January 30, 2017 (Reducing Regulation and
Controlling Regulatory Costs).
(5) (a) The modifications to the HTSUS made by the Annex to this
proclamation shall be effective with respect to goods entered, or
withdrawn from warehouse for consumption, on or after 12:01 a.m. eastern
daylight time on March 23, 2018, and shall continue in effect, unless
such actions are expressly reduced, modified, or terminated.
(b) The Secretary shall continue to monitor imports of aluminum
articles and shall, from time to time, in consultation with the
Secretary of State,
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the Secretary of the Treasury, the Secretary of Defense, the USTR, the
Assistant to the President for National Security Affairs, the Assistant
to the President for Economic Policy, the Director of the Office of
Management and Budget, and such other senior Executive Branch officials
as the Secretary deems appropriate, review the status of such imports
with respect to the national security. The Secretary shall inform the
President of any circumstances that in the Secretary's opinion might
indicate the need for further action by the President under section 232
of the Trade Expansion Act of 1962, as amended. The Secretary shall also
inform the President of any circumstance that in the Secretary's opinion
might indicate that the increase in duty rate provided for in this
proclamation is no longer necessary.
(6) Any provision of previous proclamations and Executive Orders that is
inconsistent with the actions taken in this proclamation is superseded
to the extent of such inconsistency.
IN WITNESS WHEREOF, I have hereunto set my hand this eighth day of
March, in the year of our Lord two thousand eighteen, and of the
Independence of the United States of America the two hundred and forty-
second.
DONALD J. TRUMP
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Proclamation 9705 of March 8, 2018
Adjusting Imports of Steel Into the United States
By the President of the United States of America
A Proclamation
1. On January 11, 2018, the Secretary of Commerce (Secretary)
transmitted to me a report on his investigation into the effect of
imports of steel mill articles (steel articles) on the national security
of the United States under section 232 of the Trade Expansion Act of
1962, as amended (19 U.S.C. 1862).
2. The Secretary found and advised me of his opinion that steel articles
are being imported into the United States in such quantities and under
such circumstances as to threaten to impair the national security of the
United States. The Secretary found that the present quantities of steel
articles imports and the circumstances of global excess capacity for
producing steel are ``weakening our internal economy,'' resulting in the
persistent threat of further closures of domestic steel production
facilities and the ``shrinking [of our] ability to meet national
security production requirements in a national emergency.'' Because of
these risks and the risk that the United States may be unable to ``meet
[steel] demands for national defense and critical industries in a
national emergency,'' and taking into account the close relation of the
economic welfare of the Nation to our national security, see 19 U.S.C.
1862(d), the Secretary concluded that the present quantities and
circumstances of steel articles imports threaten to impair the national
security as defined in section 232 of the Trade Expansion Act of 1962,
as amended.
3. In reaching this conclusion, the Secretary considered the previous
U.S. Government measures and actions on steel articles imports and
excess capacity, including actions taken under Presidents Reagan, George
H.W. Bush, Clinton, and George W. Bush. The Secretary also considered
the Department of Commerce's narrower investigation of iron ore and
semi-finished steel imports in 2001, and found the recommendations in
that report to be outdated given the dramatic changes in the steel
industry since 2001, including the increased level of global excess
capacity, the increased level of imports, the reduction in basic oxygen
furnace facilities, the number of idled facilities despite increased
demand for steel in critical industries, and the potential impact of
further plant closures on capacity needed in a national emergency.
4. In light of this conclusion, the Secretary recommended actions to
adjust the imports of steel articles so that such imports will not
threaten to impair the national security. Among those recommendations
was a global tariff of 24 percent on imports of steel articles in order
to reduce imports to a level that the Secretary assessed would enable
domestic steel producers to use approximately 80 percent of existing
domestic production capacity and thereby achieve long-term economic
viability through increased production. The Secretary has also
recommended that I authorize him, in response to specific requests from
affected domestic parties, to exclude from any
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adopted import restrictions those steel articles for which the Secretary
determines there is a lack of sufficient U.S. production capacity of
comparable products, or to exclude steel articles from such restrictions
for specific national security-based considerations.
5. I concur in the Secretary's finding that steel articles are being
imported into the United States in such quantities and under such
circumstances as to threaten to impair the national security of the
United States, and I have considered his recommendations.
6. Section 232 of the Trade Expansion Act of 1962, as amended,
authorizes the President to adjust the imports of an article and its
derivatives that are being imported into the United States in such
quantities or under such circumstances as to threaten to impair the
national security.
7. Section 604 of the Trade Act of 1974, as amended (19 U.S.C. 2483),
authorizes the President to embody in the Harmonized Tariff Schedule of
the United States (HTSUS) the substance of acts affecting import
treatment, and actions thereunder, including the removal, modification,
continuance, or imposition of any rate of duty or other import
restriction.
8. In the exercise of these authorities, I have decided to adjust the
imports of steel articles by imposing a 25 percent ad valorem tariff on
steel articles, as defined below, imported from all countries except
Canada and Mexico. In my judgment, this tariff is necessary and
appropriate in light of the many factors I have considered, including
the Secretary's report, updated import and production numbers for 2017,
the failure of countries to agree on measures to reduce global excess
capacity, the continued high level of imports since the beginning of the
year, and special circumstances that exist with respect to Canada and
Mexico. This relief will help our domestic steel industry to revive
idled facilities, open closed mills, preserve necessary skills by hiring
new steel workers, and maintain or increase production, which will
reduce our Nation's need to rely on foreign producers for steel and
ensure that domestic producers can continue to supply all the steel
necessary for critical industries and national defense. Under current
circumstances, this tariff is necessary and appropriate to address the
threat that imports of steel articles pose to the national security.
9. In adopting this tariff, I recognize that our Nation has important
security relationships with some countries whose exports of steel
articles to the United States weaken our internal economy and thereby
threaten to impair the national security. I also recognize our shared
concern about global excess capacity, a circumstance that is
contributing to the threatened impairment of the national security. Any
country with which we have a security relationship is welcome to discuss
with the United States alternative ways to address the threatened
impairment of the national security caused by imports from that country.
Should the United States and any such country arrive at a satisfactory
alternative means to address the threat to the national security such
that I determine that imports from that country no longer threaten to
impair the national security, I may remove or modify the restriction on
steel articles imports from that country and, if necessary, make any
corresponding adjustments to the tariff as it applies to other countries
as our national security interests require.
10. I conclude that Canada and Mexico present a special case. Given our
shared commitment to supporting each other in addressing national
security concerns, our shared commitment to addressing global excess
capacity
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for producing steel, the physical proximity of our respective industrial
bases, the robust economic integration between our countries, the export
of steel articles produced in the United States to Canada and Mexico,
and the close relation of the economic welfare of the United States to
our national security, see 19 U.S.C. 1862(d), I have determined that the
necessary and appropriate means to address the threat to the national
security posed by imports of steel articles from Canada and Mexico is to
continue ongoing discussions with these countries and to exempt steel
articles imports from these countries from the tariff, at least at this
time. I expect that Canada and Mexico will take action to prevent
transshipment of steel articles through Canada and Mexico to the United
States.
11. In the meantime, the tariff imposed by this proclamation is an
important first step in ensuring the economic viability of our domestic
steel industry. Without this tariff and satisfactory outcomes in ongoing
negotiations with Canada and Mexico, the industry will continue to
decline, leaving the United States at risk of becoming reliant on
foreign producers of steel to meet our national security needs--a
situation that is fundamentally inconsistent with the safety and
security of the American people. It is my judgment that the tariff
imposed by this proclamation is necessary and appropriate to adjust
imports of steel articles so that such imports will not threaten to
impair the national security as defined in section 232 of the Trade
Expansion Act of 1962, as amended.
NOW, THEREFORE, I, DONALD J. TRUMP, President of the United States of
America, by the authority vested in me by the Constitution and the laws
of the United States of America, including section 301 of title 3,
United States Code, section 604 of the Trade Act of 1974, as amended,
and section 232 of the Trade Expansion Act of 1962, as amended, do
hereby proclaim as follows:
(1) For the purposes of this proclamation, ``steel articles'' are
defined at the Harmonized Tariff Schedule (HTS) 6-digit level as:
7206.10 through 7216.50, 7216.99 through 7301.10, 7302.10, 7302.40
through 7302.90, and 7304.10 through 7306.90, including any subsequent
revisions to these HTS classifications.
(2) In order to establish increases in the duty rate on imports of steel
articles, subchapter III of chapter 99 of the HTSUS is modified as
provided in the Annex to this proclamation. Except as otherwise provided
in this proclamation, or in notices published pursuant to clause 3 of
this proclamation, all steel articles imports specified in the Annex
shall be subject to an additional 25 percent ad valorem rate of duty
with respect to goods entered, or withdrawn from warehouse for
consumption, on or after 12:01 a.m. eastern daylight time on March 23,
2018. This rate of duty, which is in addition to any other duties, fees,
exactions, and charges applicable to such imported steel articles, shall
apply to imports of steel articles from all countries except Canada and
Mexico.
(3) The Secretary, in consultation with the Secretary of State, the
Secretary of the Treasury, the Secretary of Defense, the United States
Trade Representative (USTR), the Assistant to the President for National
Security Affairs, the Assistant to the President for Economic Policy,
and such other senior Executive Branch officials as the Secretary deems
appropriate, is hereby authorized to provide relief from the additional
duties set forth in
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clause 2 of this proclamation for any steel article determined not to be
produced in the United States in a sufficient and reasonably available
amount or of a satisfactory quality and is also authorized to provide
such relief based upon specific national security considerations. Such
relief shall be provided for a steel article only after a request for
exclusion is made by a directly affected party located in the United
States. If the Secretary determines that a particular steel article
should be excluded, the Secretary shall, upon publishing a notice of
such determination in the Federal Register, notify Customs and Border
Protection (CBP) of the Department of Homeland Security concerning such
article so that it will be excluded from the duties described in clause
2 of this proclamation. The Secretary shall consult with CBP to
determine whether the HTSUS provisions created by the Annex to this
proclamation should be modified in order to ensure the proper
administration of such exclusion, and, if so, shall make such
modification to the HTSUS through a notice in the Federal Register.
(4) Within 10 days after the date of this proclamation, the Secretary
shall issue procedures for the requests for exclusion described in
clause 3 of this proclamation. The issuance of such procedures is exempt
from Executive Order 13771 of January 30, 2017 (Reducing Regulation and
Controlling Regulatory Costs).
(5) (a) The modifications to the HTSUS made by the Annex to this
proclamation shall be effective with respect to goods entered, or
withdrawn from warehouse for consumption, on or after 12:01 a.m. eastern
daylight time on March 23, 2018, and shall continue in effect, unless
such actions are expressly reduced, modified, or terminated.
(b) The Secretary shall continue to monitor imports of steel
articles and shall, from time to time, in consultation with the
Secretary of State, the Secretary of the Treasury, the Secretary of
Defense, the USTR, the Assistant to the President for National Security
Affairs, the Assistant to the President for Economic Policy, the
Director of the Office of Management and Budget, and such other senior
Executive Branch officials as the Secretary deems appropriate, review
the status of such imports with respect to the national security. The
Secretary shall inform the President of any circumstances that in the
Secretary's opinion might indicate the need for further action by the
President under section 232 of the Trade Expansion Act of 1962, as
amended. The Secretary shall also inform the President of any
circumstance that in the Secretary's opinion might indicate that the
increase in duty rate provided for in this proclamation is no longer
necessary.
(6) Any provision of previous proclamations and Executive Orders that is
inconsistent with the actions taken in this proclamation is superseded
to the extent of such inconsistency.
IN WITNESS WHEREOF, I have hereunto set my hand this eighth day of
March, in the year of our Lord two thousand eighteen, and of the
Independence of the United States of America the two hundred and forty-
second.
DONALD J. TRUMP
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Proclamation 9706 of March 16, 2018
National Poison Prevention Week, 2018
By the President of the United States of America
A Proclamation
Poisoning remains the leading cause of injury death in the United
States. By taking the proper precautions and preparing for emergency
situations, however, we can ensure our families and our communities
avoid poisoning tragedies. During National Poison Prevention Week, we
strive to reduce the frequency of poisoning deaths and educate ourselves
about how to prevent accidental poisoning.
Since 2000, the rate of accidental drug-poisoning deaths has more than
quadrupled. Accidental poisoning due to drug overdose has taken immense
tolls on families all across the country, and synthetic opioids continue
to push the death count higher. In 2016 alone, we lost 116 people per
day from opioid-related drug overdoses.
To address this devastating epidemic, I have mobilized my entire
Administration to combat drug addiction and opioid abuse. In October
2017, my Administration declared the opioid addiction crisis a national
public health emergency. My 2018 Budget proposes $3 billion in new
funding this year to combat the opioid epidemic, including through
providing additional support for mental health initiatives.
My Administration has also led multiple national ``Take Back Day''
events, during which Americans have had the opportunity to safely
dispose of unneeded prescription medications, preventing them from
falling into the wrong hands. During the most recent event last October,
the Drug Enforcement Administration collected 456 tons of prescription
drugs for disposal at more than 5,300 collection sites. We will continue
to champion these initiatives, which help prevent future tragedies from
accidental poisonings and drug overdoses.
This week, and every week, we warn all Americans about unintended
exposure to poisons, so that we can reduce risks and prevent injuries
and lost lives. We all can do our part by ensuring the products we bring
into our homes, including medications, cleaning supplies, laundry
detergents, small batteries, and other chemicals, are stored out of
sight and out of reach of children. Accidental poisonings are
preventable, and we must recommit ourselves to taking the necessary
actions to protect our families, and improve the health, well-being, and
prosperity of our Nation as a whole.
To encourage Americans to learn more about the dangers of unintentional
poisonings and to take appropriate preventative measures, on September
26, 1961, the Congress, by joint resolution (75 Stat. 681), authorized
and requested the President to issue a proclamation designating the
third week of March each year as ``National Poison Prevention Week.''
NOW, THEREFORE, I, DONALD J. TRUMP, President of the United States of
America, do hereby proclaim March 18, 2018, through March 24, 2018, to
be National Poison Prevention Week. I call upon all Americans to observe
this week by taking actions to safeguard their families from poisonous
products, chemicals, and medicines, and drugs found in our homes, and
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to raise awareness of these dangers in order to prevent accidental
injuries and deaths.
IN WITNESS WHEREOF, I have hereunto set my hand this sixteenth day of
March, in the year of our Lord two thousand eighteen, and of the
Independence of the United States of America the two hundred and forty-
second.
DONALD J. TRUMP
Proclamation 9707 of March 16, 2018
Vocational-Technical Education Week, 2018
By the President of the United States of America
A Proclamation
Across our great Nation, vocational-technical schools prepare Americans
for careers in critical sectors of our economy, including manufacturing,
construction, and technology fields. These industries are essential to
our Nation's prosperity and security, as well as to our success in the
competitive global marketplace. During Vocational-Technical Education
Week, we highlight the important role that vocational and technical
education plays in lifting up our communities and putting millions of
Americans on the road to success.
As I said in the State of the Union Address, my Administration is
focused on investing in workforce development, especially as the recent
tax cuts spur major job creation across the country. Today, 5.9 million
American jobs are unfilled, and more than 350,000 of them are in
manufacturing. Our Nation needs skilled workers to fill these roles, but
the cost of postsecondary education continues to rise while many
colleges and universities fail to adequately equip students with skills
that align with the jobs in demand. Businesses large and small routinely
observe that they cannot find qualified applicants to fill their
vacancies. Vocational-technical schools help students explore their
passions and enter the workforce with the necessary competencies to
secure well-paying, family-sustaining jobs.
My Administration recognizes the importance of increasing access to
education, which is why my infrastructure proposal includes important
reforms that will make it easier for Americans to access affordable,
relevant, and high-quality education that leads to full-time work and
long-term careers. It also includes initiatives related to workforce
development. Specifically, my proposal would allow students to use Pell
Grant funding to pay for cutting-edge, short-term programs that lead to
quick and efficient transitions into the workforce. My proposal also
calls on the Congress to reauthorize the Perkins Career and Technical
Education program and to improve it by making it easier for schools to
partner with local businesses to expand apprenticeships, other forms of
skills-based learning, and dual-enrollment programs. Further, I have
called for reforming the Federal Work-Study program so that more Federal
dollars go toward helping students--especially lower-income students--
have more meaningful workplace experiences. Through a combination of
administrative and legislative actions,
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my Administration is seeking to train the workforce of today for both
the challenges and developments of tomorrow.
Vocational-Technical Education Week reminds us to consider how we can
help all Americans achieve the American Dream, by providing
opportunities for all of our citizens to secure employment, success, and
fulfillment. American strength and prosperity truly rely upon the
educational advancement opportunities we make available to our Nation's
youth.
NOW, THERFORE, I, DONALD J. TRUMP, President of the United States of
America, by virtue of the authority vested in me by the Constitution and
the laws of the United States, do hereby proclaim March 18 through March
24, 2018, as Vocational-Technical Education Week. I call upon public
officials, educators, librarians, and all Americans to observe this week
with appropriate ceremonies and activities designed to highlight the
benefits of quality vocational-technical education.
IN WITNESS WHEREOF, I have hereunto set my hand this sixteenth day of
March, in the year of our Lord two thousand eighteen, and of the
Independence of the United States of America the two hundred and forty-
second.
DONALD J. TRUMP
Proclamation 9708 of March 19, 2018
National Agriculture Day, 2018
By the President of the United States of America
A Proclamation
On National Agriculture Day, we acknowledge the tremendous work ethic,
ingenuity, determination, and perseverance that define generations of
American farmers. Because of their efforts, the United States produces
an abundant supply of food, feed, and fuel for a growing global
population. Our rich and abundant soil provides for more than just
sustenance--it provides a beautiful and bountiful way of life for
millions of Americans.
America's strong agricultural sector is a key component of our Nation's
robust economy and trade. Every $1 of United States agricultural and
food exports creates another $1.27 in business activity. Our country's
agriculture exports are valued at more than $100 billion, and every $1
billion in exports supports approximately 8,000 American jobs. Moreover,
agriculture contributes to at least 8.6 percent of our gross domestic
product. The economic boost from our agriculture reaches beyond the
fields our farmers tend, with unrivaled skill and diligence, to
communities all across America.
America's farmers, growers, ranchers, foresters, and agricultural
scientists and engineers are world-leading innovators, exploring new
research and technologies like advancements in biotechnology and the use
of automated vehicles that enable precision agriculture to maximize
yields and minimize environmental impacts. My Administration proudly
supports them in their pioneering endeavors. In this new era of American
agriculture, the U.S. Department of Agriculture is investing in rural
broadband access, roads, and
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bridges, and is supplying affordable, reliable power to those living on
the outskirts of larger cities and towns. These investments in American
infrastructure will improve the quality of life in rural America for
years to come.
To help the American agricultural economy succeed in an increasingly
competitive global market, I signed the Tax Cuts and Jobs Act, the
largest tax cut and reform legislation in American history. This
legislation is providing much needed relief to America's farmers, who
can now expense 100 percent of their capital investments, including
expenditures for farm equipment, over the next 4 years. Additionally,
under this new legislation, the vast majority of family farms will now
be exempt from the death tax.
American agriculture is an integral part of our success as a Nation,
uniquely tied to both our country's culture and economy. Today, and
every day, we cherish our Nation's rich agricultural history and
celebrate the greatness of the American farmer.
NOW, THEREFORE, I, DONALD J. TRUMP, President of the United States of
America, by virtue of the authority vested in me by the Constitution and
the laws of the United States, do hereby proclaim March 20, 2018, as
National Agriculture Day. I encourage all Americans to observe this day
by recognizing the preeminent role that agriculture plays in our daily
lives, acknowledging agriculture's continuing importance to rural
America and our country's economy, and expressing our deep appreciation
of farmers, growers, ranchers, producers, national forest system
stewards, private agricultural stewards, and those who work in the
agriculture sector across the Nation.
IN WITNESS WHEREOF, I have hereunto set my hand this nineteenth day of
March, in the year of our Lord two thousand eighteen, and of the
Independence of the United States of America the two hundred and forty-
second.
DONALD J. TRUMP
Proclamation 9709 of March 22, 2018
Greek Independence Day: A National Day of Celebration of Greek and
American Democracy, 2018
By the President of the United States of America
A Proclamation
On this celebration of Greek Independence Day, we reflect on the common
bonds of history and heritage that connect the United States and Greece.
Our nations share cultural, economic, and defense interests, but the
foundation of our abiding friendship is our unwavering commitment to
liberty and our shared love of democratic institutions.
As the cradle of Western civilization and the birthplace of democracy,
Greece has a rich and glorious heritage, resplendent in its influential
contributions to literature, philosophy, and science. The ancient Greeks
fostered the timeless ideal of human liberty, which inspired our
Nation's Founders as they drafted our Constitution and established our
Republic.
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The legacy of ancient Greece carries on today, as liberty continues to
serve as a beacon of hope to all who long for a better life.
It was an honor to welcome Greek Prime Minister Alexis Tsipras to the
White House last year. His visit underscored the importance of our
bilateral relationship and our ongoing strategic cooperation on issues
such as law enforcement, counterterrorism, and matters of defense,
energy, commerce, and trade. Greece continues to meet its NATO
obligations on defense spending and serves as a gracious host for our
naval forces at Souda Bay. Our Greek-American partnership is strong, and
we are grateful to have such a tremendous ally and friend in Greece.
Our nations continue to expand our economic and commercial ties,
creating jobs and opportunities for investment and trade on both sides
of the Atlantic. This year, the United States is proud to serve as the
honored country at the 2018 Thessaloniki International Fair. This
historic business and trade exhibition will showcase American
technology, enterprise, and innovation, and will further enhance the
partnership and cooperation between our great nations.
In 2018, we also celebrate 70 years of Fulbright Greece, a program of
educational and cultural exchanges between the United States and Greece.
Fulbright Greece, the oldest Fulbright program in Europe, is the
flagship international exchange program sponsored by our Government.
Since 1948, the program has awarded grants to more than 5,500 Greek and
American citizens to study, teach, or conduct research, enriching both
of our countries.
The United States and Greece have an enduring bond based on mutual
respect, shared values, and an abiding commitment to freedom and
sovereignty. More than 1.3 million Americans claim Greek origin. The
Greek-American community has made countless positive contributions to
our Nation and has played a vital role in maintaining our strong
relationship with Greece. On this 197th anniversary celebration of Greek
Independence Day, we honor Greece as a strong, faithful ally and valued
partner in promoting peace, liberty, and prosperity around the world.
NOW, THEREFORE, I, DONALD J. TRUMP, President of the United States of
America, by virtue of the authority vested in me by the Constitution and
the laws of the United States, do hereby proclaim March 25, 2018, as
Greek Independence Day: A National Day of Celebration of Greek and
American Democracy. I call upon the people of the United States to
observe this day with appropriate ceremonies and activities.
IN WITNESS WHEREOF, I have hereunto set my hand this twenty-second day
of March, in the year of our Lord two thousand eighteen, and of the
Independence of the United States of America the two hundred and forty-
second.
DONALD J. TRUMP
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Proclamation 9710 of March 22, 2018
Adjusting Imports of Aluminum Into the United States
By the President of the United States of America
A Proclamation
1. On January 19, 2018, the Secretary of Commerce (Secretary)
transmitted to me a report on his investigation into the effect of
imports of aluminum articles on the national security of the United
States under section 232 of the Trade Expansion Act of 1962, as amended
(19 U.S.C. 1862).
2. In Proclamation 9704 of March 8, 2018 (Adjusting Imports of Aluminum
Into the United States), I concurred in the Secretary's finding that
aluminum articles are being imported into the United States in such
quantities and under such circumstances as to threaten to impair the
national security of the United States, and decided to adjust the
imports of aluminum articles, as defined in clause 1 of Proclamation
9704 (aluminum articles), by imposing a 10 percent ad valorem tariff on
such articles imported from all countries except Canada and Mexico.
3. In proclaiming this tariff, I recognized that our Nation has
important security relationships with some countries whose exports of
aluminum articles to the United States weaken our internal economy and
thereby threaten to impair the national security. I also recognized our
shared concern about global excess capacity, a circumstance that is
contributing to the threatened impairment of the national security. I
further determined that any country with which we have a security
relationship is welcome to discuss with the United States alternative
ways to address the threatened impairment of the national security
caused by imports from that country, and noted that, should the United
States and any such country arrive at a satisfactory alternative means
to address the threat to the national security such that I determine
that imports from that country no longer threaten to impair the national
security, I may remove or modify the restriction on aluminum articles
imports from that country and, if necessary, adjust the tariff as it
applies to other countries as the national security interests of the
United States require.
4. The United States is continuing discussions with Canada and Mexico,
as well as the following countries, on satisfactory alternative means to
address the threatened impairment to the national security by imports of
aluminum articles from those countries: the Commonwealth of Australia
(Australia), the Argentine Republic (Argentina), the Republic of Korea
(South Korea), the Federative Republic of Brazil (Brazil), and the
European Union (EU) on behalf of its member countries. Each of these
countries has an important security relationship with the United States
and I have determined that the necessary and appropriate means to
address the threat to the national security posed by imports from
aluminum articles from these countries is to continue these discussions
and to exempt aluminum articles imports from these countries from the
tariff, at least at this time. Any country not listed in this
proclamation with which we have a security relationship remains welcome
to discuss with the United States alternative ways to address the
threatened impairment of the national security caused by imports of
aluminum articles from that country.
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5. The United States has an important security relationship with
Australia, including our shared commitment to supporting each other in
addressing national security concerns, particularly through our
security, defense, and intelligence partnership; the strong economic and
strategic partnership between our countries; our shared commitment to
addressing global excess capacity in aluminum production; and the
integration of Australian persons and organizations into the national
technology and industrial base of the United States.
6. The United States has an important security relationship with
Argentina, including our shared commitment to supporting each other in
addressing national security concerns in Latin America, particularly the
threat posed by instability in Venezuela; our shared commitment to
addressing global excess capacity in aluminum production; the reciprocal
investment in our respective industrial bases; and the strong economic
integration between our countries.
7. The United States has an important security relationship with South
Korea, including our shared commitment to eliminating the North Korean
nuclear threat; our decades-old military alliance; our shared commitment
to addressing global excess capacity in aluminum production; and our
strong economic and strategic partnership.
8. The United States has an important security relationship with Brazil,
including our shared commitment to supporting each other in addressing
national security concerns in Latin America; our shared commitment to
addressing global excess capacity in aluminum production; the reciprocal
investment in our respective industrial bases; and the strong economic
integration between our countries.
9. The United States has an important security relationship with the EU
and its constituent member countries, including our shared commitment to
supporting each other in national security concerns; the strong economic
and strategic partnership between the United States and the EU, and
between the United States and EU member countries; and our shared
commitment to addressing global excess capacity in aluminum production.
10. In light of the foregoing, I have determined that the necessary and
appropriate means to address the threat to the national security posed
by imports of aluminum articles from these countries is to continue
ongoing discussions and to increase strategic partnerships, including
those with respect to reducing global excess capacity in aluminum
production by addressing its root causes. In my judgment, discussions
regarding measures to reduce excess aluminum production and excess
aluminum capacity, measures that will increase domestic capacity
utilization, and other satisfactory alternative means will be most
productive if the tariff proclaimed in Proclamation 9704 on aluminum
articles imports from these countries is removed at this time.
11. However, the tariff imposed by Proclamation 9704 remains an
important first step in ensuring the economic viability of our domestic
aluminum industry and removing the threatened impairment of the national
security. Without this tariff and the adoption of satisfactory
alternative means addressing long-term solutions in ongoing discussions
with the countries listed as excepted in clause 1 of this proclamation,
the industry will continue to decline, leaving the United States at risk
of becoming reliant on foreign producers of aluminum to meet our
national security needs--a situation
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that is fundamentally inconsistent with the safety and security of the
American people. As a result, unless I determine by further proclamation
that the United States has reached a satisfactory alternative means to
remove the threatened impairment to the national security by imports of
aluminum articles from a particular country listed as excepted in clause
1 of this proclamation, the tariff set forth in clause 2 of Proclamation
9704 shall be effective May 1, 2018, for the countries listed as
excepted in clause 1 of this proclamation. In the event that a
satisfactory alternative means is reached such that I decide to exclude
on a long-term basis a particular country from the tariff proclaimed in
Proclamation 9704, I will also consider whether it is necessary and
appropriate in light of our national security interests to make any
corresponding adjustments to the tariff set forth in clause 2 of
Proclamation 9704 as it applies to other countries. Because the current
tariff exemptions are temporary, however, I have determined that it is
necessary and appropriate to maintain the current tariff level at this
time.
12. In the meantime, to prevent transshipment, excess production, or
other actions that would lead to increased exports of aluminum articles
to the United States, the United States Trade Representative, in
consultation with the Secretary and the Assistant to the President for
Economic Policy, shall advise me on the appropriate means to ensure that
imports from countries exempt from the tariff imposed in Proclamation
9704 do not undermine the national security objectives of such tariff.
If necessary and appropriate, I will consider directing U.S. Customs and
Border Protection (CBP) of the Department of Homeland Security to
implement a quota as soon as practicable, and will take into account all
aluminum articles imports since January 1, 2018, in setting the amount
of such quota.
13. Section 232 of the Trade Expansion Act of 1962, as amended,
authorizes the President to adjust the imports of an article and its
derivatives that are being imported into the United States in such
quantities or under such circumstances as to threaten to impair the
national security.
14. Section 604 of the Trade Act of 1974, as amended (19 U.S.C. 2483),
authorizes the President to embody in the Harmonized Tariff Schedule of
the United States (HTSUS) the substance of statutes affecting import
treatment, and actions thereunder, including the removal, modification,
continuance, or imposition of any rate of duty or other import
restriction.
NOW, THEREFORE, I, DONALD J. TRUMP, President of the United States of
America, by the authority vested in me by the Constitution and the laws
of the United States of America, including section 232 of the Trade
Expansion Act of 1962, as amended, section 301 of title 3, United States
Code, and section 604 of the Trade Act of 1974, as amended, do hereby
proclaim as follows:
(1) Imports of all aluminum articles, as defined in clause 1 of
Proclamation 9704, from the countries listed in this clause shall be
exempt from the duty established in clause 2 of Proclamation 9704 until
12:01 a.m. eastern daylight time on May 1, 2018. Further, clause 2 of
Proclamation 9704 is amended by striking the last two sentences and
inserting the following two sentences: ``Except as otherwise provided in
this proclamation, or in notices published pursuant to clause 3 of this
proclamation, all aluminum articles imports specified in the Annex shall
be subject to an additional 10 percent ad valorem rate of duty with
respect to goods entered, or withdrawn from warehouse for consumption,
as follows: (a) on or after 12:01
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a.m. eastern daylight time on March 23, 2018, from all countries except
Canada, Mexico, Australia, Argentina, South Korea, Brazil, and the
member countries of the European Union, and (b) on or after 12:01 a.m.
eastern daylight time on May 1, 2018, from all countries. This rate of
duty, which is in addition to any other duties, fees, exactions, and
charges applicable to such imported aluminum articles, shall apply to
imports of aluminum articles from each country as specified in the
preceding sentence.''.
(2) Paragraph (a) of U.S. note 19, added to subchapter III of
chapter 99 of the HTSUS by the Annex to Proclamation 9704, is amended by
replacing ``Canada and of Mexico'' with ``Canada, of Mexico, of
Australia, of Argentina, of South Korea, of Brazil, and of the member
countries of the European Union''.
(3) The ``Article description'' for heading 9903.85.01 of the HTSUS
is amended by replacing ``Canada or of Mexico'' with ``Canada, of
Mexico, of Australia, of Argentina, of South Korea, of Brazil, or of the
member countries of the European Union''.
(4) The exemption afforded to aluminum articles from Canada, Mexico,
Australia, Argentina, South Korea, Brazil, and the member countries of
the EU shall apply only to aluminum articles of such countries entered,
or withdrawn from warehouse for consumption, through the close of April
30, 2018, at which time Canada, Mexico, Australia, Argentina, South
Korea, Brazil, and the member countries of the EU shall be deleted from
paragraph (a) of U.S. note 19 to subchapter III of chapter 99 of the
HTSUS and from the article description of heading 9903.85.01 of the
HTSUS.
(5) Any aluminum article that is admitted into a U.S. foreign trade
zone on or after 12:01 a.m. eastern daylight time on March 23, 2018, may
only be admitted as ``privileged foreign status'' as defined in 19 CFR
146.41, and will be subject upon entry for consumption to any ad valorem
rates of duty related to the classification under the applicable HTSUS
subheading. Any aluminum article that was admitted into a U.S. foreign
trade zone under ``privileged foreign status'' as defined in 19 CFR
146.41, prior to 12:01 a.m. eastern daylight time on March 23, 2018,
will likewise be subject upon entry for consumption to any ad valorem
rates of duty related to the classification under applicable HTSUS
subheadings imposed by Proclamation 9704, as amended by this
proclamation.
(6) Clause 3 of Proclamation 9704 is amended by inserting a new
third sentence reading as follows: ``Such relief may be provided to
directly affected parties on a party-by-party basis taking into account
the regional availability of particular articles, the ability to
transport articles within the United States, and any other factors as
the Secretary deems appropriate.''.
(7) Clause 3 of Proclamation 9704, as amended by clause 6 of this
proclamation, is further amended by inserting a new fifth sentence as
follows: ``For merchandise entered on or after the date the directly
affected party submitted a request for exclusion, such relief shall be
retroactive to the date the request for exclusion was posted for public
comment.''.
(8) The Secretary, in consultation with CBP and other relevant
executive departments and agencies, shall revise the HTSUS so that it
conforms to the amendments and effective dates directed in this
proclamation. The Secretary shall publish any such modification to the
HTSUS in the Federal Register.
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(9) Any provision of previous proclamations and Executive Orders
that is inconsistent with the actions taken in this proclamation is
superseded to the extent of such inconsistency.
IN WITNESS WHEREOF, I have hereunto set my hand this twenty-second day
of March, in the year of our Lord two thousand eighteen, and of the
Independence of the United States of America the two hundred and forty-
second.
DONALD J. TRUMP
Proclamation 9711 of March 22, 2018
Adjusting Imports of Steel Into the United States
By the President of the United States of America
A Proclamation
1. On January 11, 2018, the Secretary of Commerce (Secretary)
transmitted to me a report on his investigation into the effect of
imports of steel mill articles on the national security of the United
States under section 232 of the Trade Expansion Act of 1962, as amended
(19 U.S.C. 1862).
2. In Proclamation 9705 of March 8, 2018 (Adjusting Imports of Steel
Into the United States), I concurred in the Secretary's finding that
steel mill articles are being imported into the United States in such
quantities and under such circumstances as to threaten to impair the
national security of the United States, and decided to adjust the
imports of steel mill articles, as defined in clause 1 of Proclamation
9705, as amended by clause 8 of this proclamation (steel articles), by
imposing a 25 percent ad valorem tariff on such articles imported from
all countries except Canada and Mexico.
3. In proclaiming this tariff, I recognized that our Nation has
important security relationships with some countries whose exports of
steel articles to the United States weaken our internal economy and
thereby threaten to impair the national security. I also recognized our
shared concern about global excess capacity, a circumstance that is
contributing to the threatened impairment of the national security. I
further determined that any country with which we have a security
relationship is welcome to discuss with the United States alternative
ways to address the threatened impairment of the national security
caused by imports from that country, and noted that, should the United
States and any such country arrive at a satisfactory alternative means
to address the threat to the national security such that I determine
that imports from that country no longer threaten to impair the national
security, I may remove or modify the restriction on steel articles
imports from that country and, if necessary, adjust the tariff as it
applies to other countries as the national security interests of the
United States require.
4. The United States is continuing discussions with Canada and Mexico,
as well as the following countries, on satisfactory alternative means to
address the threatened impairment to the national security by imports of
steel articles from those countries: the Commonwealth of Australia
(Australia), the Argentine Republic (Argentina), the Republic of Korea
(South Korea), the Federative Republic of Brazil (Brazil), and the
European Union (EU) on
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behalf of its member countries. Each of these countries has an important
security relationship with the United States and I have determined that
the necessary and appropriate means to address the threat to the
national security posed by imports from steel articles from these
countries is to continue these discussions and to exempt steel articles
imports from these countries from the tariff, at least at this time. Any
country not listed in this proclamation with which we have a security
relationship remains welcome to discuss with the United States
alternative ways to address the threatened impairment of the national
security caused by imports of steel articles from that country.
5. The United States has an important security relationship with
Australia, including our shared commitment to supporting each other in
addressing national security concerns, particularly through our
security, defense, and intelligence partnership; the strong economic and
strategic partnership between our countries; our shared commitment to
addressing global excess capacity in steel production; and the
integration of Australian persons and organizations into the national
technology and industrial base of the United States.
6. The United States has an important security relationship with
Argentina, including our shared commitment to supporting each other in
addressing national security concerns in Latin America, particularly the
threat posed by instability in Venezuela; our shared commitment to
addressing global excess capacity in steel production; the reciprocal
investment in our respective industrial bases; and the strong economic
integration between our countries.
7. The United States has an important security relationship with South
Korea, including our shared commitment to eliminating the North Korean
nuclear threat; our decades-old military alliance; our shared commitment
to addressing global excess capacity in steel production; and our strong
economic and strategic partnership.
8. The United States has an important security relationship with Brazil,
including our shared commitment to supporting each other in addressing
national security concerns in Latin America; our shared commitment to
addressing global excess capacity in steel production; the reciprocal
investment in our respective industrial bases; and the strong economic
integration between our countries.
9. The United States has an important security relationship with the EU
and its constituent member countries, including our shared commitment to
supporting each other in national security concerns; the strong economic
and strategic partnership between the United States and the EU, and
between the United States and EU member countries; and our shared
commitment to addressing global excess capacity in steel production.
10. In light of the foregoing, I have determined that the necessary and
appropriate means to address the threat to the national security posed
by imports of steel articles from these countries is to continue ongoing
discussions and to increase strategic partnerships, including those with
respect to reducing global excess capacity in steel production by
addressing its root causes. In my judgment, discussions regarding
measures to reduce excess steel production and excess steel capacity,
measures that will increase domestic capacity utilization, and other
satisfactory alternative means will be
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most productive if the tariff proclaimed in Proclamation 9705 on steel
articles imports from these countries is removed at this time.
11. However, the tariff imposed by Proclamation 9705 remains an
important first step in ensuring the economic viability of our domestic
steel industry and removing the threatened impairment of the national
security. Without this tariff and the adoption of satisfactory
alternative means addressing long-term solutions in ongoing discussions
with the countries listed as excepted in clause 1 of this proclamation,
the industry will continue to decline, leaving the United States at risk
of becoming reliant on foreign producers of steel to meet our national
security needs--a situation that is fundamentally inconsistent with the
safety and security of the American people. As a result, unless I
determine by further proclamation that the United States has reached a
satisfactory alternative means to remove the threatened impairment to
the national security by imports of steel articles from a particular
country listed as excepted in clause 1 of this proclamation, the tariff
set forth in clause 2 of Proclamation 9705 shall be effective May 1,
2018, for the countries listed as excepted in clause 1 of this
proclamation. In the event that a satisfactory alternative means is
reached such that I decide to exclude on a long-term basis a particular
country from the tariff proclaimed in Proclamation 9705, I will also
consider whether it is necessary and appropriate in light of our
national security interests to make any corresponding adjustments to the
tariff set forth in clause 2 of Proclamation 9705 as it applies to other
countries. Because the current tariff exemptions are temporary, however,
I have determined that it is necessary and appropriate to maintain the
current tariff level at this time.
12. In the meantime, to prevent transshipment, excess production, or
other actions that would lead to increased exports of steel articles to
the United States, the United States Trade Representative, in
consultation with the Secretary and the Assistant to the President for
Economic Policy, shall advise me on the appropriate means to ensure that
imports from countries exempt from the tariff imposed in Proclamation
9705 do not undermine the national security objectives of such tariff.
If necessary and appropriate, I will consider directing U.S. Customs and
Border Protection (CBP) of the Department of Homeland Security to
implement a quota as soon as practicable, and will take into account all
steel articles imports since January 1, 2018, in setting the amount of
such quota.
13. Section 232 of the Trade Expansion Act of 1962, as amended,
authorizes the President to adjust the imports of an article and its
derivatives that are being imported into the United States in such
quantities or under such circumstances as to threaten to impair the
national security.
14. Section 604 of the Trade Act of 1974, as amended (19 U.S.C. 2483),
authorizes the President to embody in the Harmonized Tariff Schedule of
the United States (HTSUS) the substance of statutes affecting import
treatment, and actions thereunder, including the removal, modification,
continuance, or imposition of any rate of duty or other import
restriction.
NOW, THEREFORE, I, DONALD J. TRUMP, President of the United States of
America, by the authority vested in me by the Constitution and the laws
of the United States of America, including section 232 of the Trade
Expansion Act of 1962, as amended, section 301 of title 3, United States
Code, and section 604 of the Trade Act of 1974, as amended, do hereby
proclaim as follows:
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(1) Imports of all steel articles, as defined in clause 1 of
Proclamation 9705, as amended by clause 8 of this proclamation, from the
countries listed in this clause shall be exempt from the duty
established in clause 2 of Proclamation 9705 until 12:01 a.m. eastern
daylight time on May 1, 2018. Further, clause 2 of Proclamation 9705 is
amended by striking the last two sentences and inserting the following
two sentences: ``Except as otherwise provided in this proclamation, or
in notices published pursuant to clause 3 of this proclamation, all
steel articles imports specified in the Annex shall be subject to an
additional 25 percent ad valorem rate of duty with respect to goods
entered, or withdrawn from warehouse for consumption, as follows: (a) on
or after 12:01 a.m. eastern daylight time on March 23, 2018, from all
countries except Canada, Mexico, Australia, Argentina, South Korea,
Brazil, and the member countries of the European Union, and (b) on or
after 12:01 a.m. eastern daylight time on May 1, 2018, from all
countries. This rate of duty, which is in addition to any other duties,
fees, exactions, and charges applicable to such imported steel articles,
shall apply to imports of steel articles from each country as specified
in the preceding sentence.''.
(2) Paragraph (a) of U.S. note 16, added to subchapter III of
chapter 99 of the HTSUS by the Annex to Proclamation 9705, is amended by
replacing ``Canada and of Mexico'' with ``Canada, of Mexico, of
Australia, of Argentina, of South Korea, of Brazil, and of the member
countries of the European Union''.
(3) The ``Article description'' for heading 9903.80.01 of the HTSUS
is amended by replacing ``Canada or of Mexico'' with ``Canada, of
Mexico, of Australia, of Argentina, of South Korea, of Brazil, or of the
member countries of the European Union''.
(4) The exemption afforded to steel articles from Canada, Mexico,
Australia, Argentina, South Korea, Brazil, and the member countries of
the EU shall apply only to steel articles of such countries entered, or
withdrawn from warehouse for consumption, through the close of April 30,
2018, at which time Canada, Mexico, Australia, Argentina, South Korea,
Brazil, and the member countries of the EU shall be deleted from
paragraph (a) of U.S. note 16 to subchapter III of chapter 99 of the
HTSUS and from the article description of heading 9903.80.01 of the
HTSUS.
(5) Any steel article that is admitted into a U.S. foreign trade
zone on or after 12:01 a.m. eastern daylight time on March 23, 2018, may
only be admitted as ``privileged foreign status'' as defined in 19 CFR
146.41, and will be subject upon entry for consumption to any ad valorem
rates of duty related to the classification under the applicable HTSUS
subheading. Any steel article that was admitted into a U.S. foreign
trade zone under ``privileged foreign status'' as defined in 19 CFR
146.41, prior to 12:01 a.m. eastern daylight time on March 23, 2018,
will likewise be subject upon entry for consumption to any ad valorem
rates of duty related to the classification under applicable HTSUS
subheadings imposed by Proclamation 9705, as amended by this
proclamation.
(6) Clause 3 of Proclamation 9705 is amended by inserting a new
third sentence reading as follows: ``Such relief may be provided to
directly affected parties on a party-by-party basis taking into account
the regional availability of particular articles, the ability to
transport articles within the United States, and any other factors as
the Secretary deems appropriate.''.
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(7) Clause 3 of Proclamation 9705, as amended by clause 6 of this
proclamation, is further amended by inserting a new fifth sentence as
follows: ``For merchandise entered on or after the date the directly
affected party submitted a request for exclusion, such relief shall be
retroactive to the date the request for exclusion was posted for public
comment.''.
(8) The reference to ``7304.10'' in clause 1 of Proclamation 9705,
is amended to read ``7304.11''.
(9) The Secretary, in consultation with CBP and other relevant
executive departments and agencies, shall revise the HTSUS so that it
conforms to the amendments and effective dates directed in this
proclamation. The Secretary shall publish any such modification to the
HTSUS in the Federal Register.
(10) Any provision of previous proclamations and Executive Orders
that is inconsistent with the actions taken in this proclamation is
superseded to the extent of such inconsistency.
IN WITNESS WHEREOF, I have hereunto set my hand this twenty-second day
of March, in the year of our Lord two thousand eighteen, and of the
Independence of the United States of America the two hundred and forty-
second.
DONALD J. TRUMP
Proclamation 9712 of March 27, 2018
Education and Sharing Day, U.S.A., 2018
By the President of the United States of America
A Proclamation
A quality education can give every child, regardless of his or her
circumstances, the opportunity to grow, thrive, succeed, and achieve
their version of the American Dream. On Education and Sharing Day, we
acknowledge the power that a solid academic foundation, combined with
the transformative power of time-honored values and ethics, can have in
helping young people achieve lives of purpose and passion.
Today, we honor the life and legacy of Rabbi Menachem Mendel Schneerson.
The Lubavitcher Rebbe was a widely respected scholar and leader of faith
who believed in the potential of all persons and sought to empower young
people through education, character development, and civic pride.
Throughout his long and distinguished life, Rabbi Schneerson inspired
millions of people, across multiple generations, through his example of
compassion, wisdom, and courage in the face of oppression. He recognized
that access to education, paired with moral and spiritual development,
could transform the world for good, and he devoted his life to these
principles. His commitment to invest in the lives of the next generation
led to the establishment of academic and outreach centers to help grow
and engage young minds and provide them with spiritual and material
assistance. Thanks to his drive and dedication, these educational and
social service centers can be found in every State and throughout the
world.
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The Lubavitcher Rebbe believed that even in the darkest place, ``the
light of a single candle can be seen far and wide.'' His life is an
example of the power of one person to influence the lives of many. May
we strive to be that light for future generations, instilling in them
the value of education and the virtues of courage and compassion that
can impact our communities and the world for the better.
NOW, THEREFORE, I, DONALD J. TRUMP, President of the United States of
America, by virtue of the authority vested in me by the Constitution and
the laws of the United States, do hereby proclaim March 27, 2018, as
``Education and Sharing Day, U.S.A.'' I call upon government officials,
educators, volunteers, and all the people of the United States to
observe this day with appropriate programs, ceremonies, and activities.
IN WITNESS WHEREOF, I have hereunto set my hand this twenty-seventh day
of March, in the year of our Lord two thousand eighteen, and of the
Independence of the United States of America the two hundred and forty-
second.
DONALD J. TRUMP
Proclamation 9713 of March 29, 2018
Cancer Control Month, 2018
By the President of the United States of America
A Proclamation
During National Cancer Control Month, we remember the loved ones we have
lost to cancer and recommit our support for the courageous individuals
who are fighting this terrible disease. We also pause to thank the
devoted healthcare professionals, scientists, and researchers who work
tirelessly to discover a cure for cancer and whose combined efforts have
contributed to an encouraging decline in the overall rate of deaths from
cancer over the past two decades.
American innovators and entrepreneurs have made many incredible
scientific breakthroughs during the past century. In the field of
medicine, American scientists have been at the forefront of world-class
research that has developed increasingly effective cancer prevention
strategies and treatments. Through public- and private-sector
partnerships, Americans have made critical advances to support and
expand precision medicine and immunotherapy approaches to cancer. These
innovations have given us greater ability to prevent, detect, and treat
cancer and have helped more than 15 million Americans beat this disease.
Despite these tremendous strides, we recognize the staggering number of
Americans who have lost their battles with cancer. Last year alone,
cancer took the lives of approximately 600,000 adults and 2,000 children
in the United States, making it the second leading cause of death in our
Nation. According to the National Cancer Institute, nearly 40 percent of
all Americans will be diagnosed with cancer in their lifetime. Together,
we must take action to prevent and combat cancer, including maintaining
healthy diets and weight and making physical activity a part of each
day. Regular
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screenings and physicals, as well as knowledge of family medical
history, are also crucial to catching cancers in earlier, more treatable
stages.
As we observe National Cancer Control Month, let us raise awareness of
the measures we can take to prevent cancer and strengthen our resolve to
find a cure for this horrible disease, which continues to cause so many
families such great pain. Let us also honor the determination, courage,
and strength of our cancer survivors. Their stories are an inspiration
to all Americans.
NOW, THEREFORE, I, DONALD J. TRUMP, President of the United States of
America, by virtue of the authority vested in me by the Constitution and
the laws of the United States, do hereby proclaim April 2018 as Cancer
Control Month. I call upon the people of the United States to speak with
their doctors and healthcare providers to learn more about preventative
measures that can save lives. I encourage citizens, government agencies,
private businesses, nonprofit organizations, and other interested groups
to join in activities that will increase awareness of what Americans can
do to prevent and control cancer. I also invite the Governors of the
States and Territories and officials of other areas subject to the
jurisdiction of the United States to join me in recognizing National
Cancer Control Month.
IN WITNESS WHEREOF, I have hereunto set my hand this twenty-ninth day of
March, in the year of our Lord two thousand eighteen, and of the
Independence of the United States of America the two hundred and forty-
second.
DONALD J. TRUMP
Proclamation 9714 of March 29, 2018
National Child Abuse Prevention Month, 2018
By the President of the United States of America
A Proclamation
Every child is a precious and unique gift who deserves the security of a
loving and nurturing home. When supported by encouraging families and
safe, strong communities, all children have the chance to reach their
full potential and access the unlimited opportunities that our great
Nation has to offer. To realize this truth, we must dedicate ourselves
to the noble cause of protecting and caring for our children.
National Child Abuse Prevention Month is an annual reminder that not
every home is a haven of acceptance and unconditional love. Too often,
childhood is marred with pain, violence, neglect, and abuse, which can
have lifelong psychological, emotional, and physical consequences. At no
fault of their own, some children are subjected to the most depraved
forms of child abuse and neglect, without reprieve and, sometimes,
without any knowledge that they are being maltreated. The statistics are
shocking: a quarter of all children experience some form of child abuse
or neglect in their lifetime. The financial consequences of this
depravity are dire. By some estimates, the lifetime cost of child abuse
and neglect is $124 billion per year. The human cost--measured in lost
development, potential, and flourishing--is incalculable.
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To improve the statistics and the well-being of our Nation's children,
we must become more aware of the signs and symptoms of child abuse and
take action as necessary. We should not allow pride or discomfort to
prevent us from helping a child who is truly suffering. We must be a
Nation committed to taking action in the face of adversity and
uncertainty, particularly when done to enhance the safety or security of
children.
The Child Welfare Information Gateway (CWIG) notes that children who
show sudden changes in behavior, who have not received treatment for
physical or medical problems brought to their parents' attention, or who
are always watchful, as if preparing for something bad to happen, may be
exhibiting signs of child abuse. Though the presence of one or some of
these signs alone does not necessarily mean that a child has been the
victim of child abuse or neglect, it is vital that we understand and
remain vigilant for these indicators. As Americans we must do all that
we can.
This month, we honor the professionals, volunteers, and organizations
who work tirelessly to protect at-risk children and care for those who
have experienced abuse or neglect. This difficult work is critical to
ensuring the safety and protection of our children, to strengthening our
communities, and to stopping cycles of violence harm. There are no
substitutes for caring parents and guardians. But we recognize that
friends, neighbors, educators, and places of worship have important
roles to play in fostering the well-being of children. We are especially
grateful to foster and adoptive parents, who open their lives to
children in need of loving and caring homes. We can and should continue
to work together to help provide healthy, happy, and safe environments
for all children.
We must always remember that all children are blessings from our
Creator. They are endowed from conception with value, purpose, and human
dignity. They are a source of unmatched joy, and they represent our
Nation's future. It is thus our civic and moral responsibility to help
every child experience a childhood free from abuse and mistreatment,
guiding them toward a future full of hope and promise. I encourage all
Americans to nurture the children in their lives and to extend a hand to
those in need of love, protection, or even just attention. Only together
can we put an end to the tragedy of child abuse and neglect. I am
confident that our combined efforts in combatting these evils will help
create a world that is more tender, compassionate, and inviting to our
children for centuries to come.
NOW, THEREFORE, I, DONALD J. TRUMP, President of the United States of
America, by virtue of the authority vested in me by the Constitution and
the laws of the United States, do hereby proclaim April 2018 as National
Child Abuse Prevention Month. I call upon all Americans to invest in the
lives of our Nation's children, to be aware of their safety and well-
being, and to support efforts that promote their psychological,
physical, and emotional development.
IN WITNESS WHEREOF, I have hereunto set my hand this twenty-ninth day of
March, in the year of our Lord two thousand eighteen, and of the
Independence of the United States of America the two hundred and forty-
second.
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Proclamation 9715 of March 29, 2018
National Donate Life Month, 2018
By the President of the United States of America
A Proclamation
Americans celebrate the blessing of life in many ways, but perhaps none
is more transformative than their choice to donate organs or tissue to
family members, friends, or to people they may not ever meet. During
National Donate Life Month, we honor our Nation's organ and tissue
donors for their decision to give the precious gift of life to someone
in need. We also give thanks to the many remarkable medical
professionals, scientists, and researchers who have dedicated themselves
to improving the health of others.
My Administration supports efforts to raise awareness about the life-
saving power of organ donation. The Organ Procurement and
Transplantation Network reports that, in 2017, there were nearly 35,000
transplants performed, a 3.4 percent increase from 2016, and the fifth
consecutive record-setting year for transplants in the United States.
Last year, more than 16,000 living and deceased individuals donated the
gift of life to someone in need through an organ or tissue donation.
Every person, regardless of gender, age, race, ethnicity, or economic
status, has the power and the potential to transform a life through
organ and tissue donation. Despite record setting years, we are still
working to overcome a gap between the availability of organs and people
in need of an organ donation. Today, nearly 115,000 Americans are
awaiting a lifesaving transplant, and a new name appears on the national
transplant waiting list every 10 minutes. Amazingly, 1 donor can save up
to 8 lives through organ donation and enhance the lives of up to 50
people through tissue donation. This month, I encourage all Americans to
consider participating in the gift of life by becoming organ and tissue
donors.
NOW, THEREFORE, I, DONALD J. TRUMP, President of the United States of
America, by virtue of the authority vested in me by the Constitution and
the laws of the United States, do hereby proclaim April 2018 as National
Donate Life Month. I call upon health professionals, volunteers,
educators, government agencies, faith-based and community groups, and
private organizations to help raise awareness of the urgent need for
organ and tissue donors throughout our Nation.
IN WITNESS WHEREOF, I have hereunto set my hand this twenty-ninth day of
March, in the year of our Lord two thousand eighteen, and of the
Independence of the United States of America the two hundred and forty-
second.
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Proclamation 9716 of March 30, 2018
National Fair Housing Month, 2018
By the President of the United States of America
A Proclamation
During April, America reaffirms its commitment to ending housing
discrimination by celebrating National Fair Housing Month. This year, we
mark a particularly important milestone in this effort. Fifty years ago
this April 11--just 7 days after the assassination of Dr. Martin Luther
King, Jr.--President Lyndon Johnson signed the Civil Rights Act of 1968
into law. The Fair Housing Act, which prohibits discrimination in the
sale, rental, and financing of housing based on race, color, religion,
or national origin, is Title VIII of that law.
Over the last 50 years, our Nation has made great strides toward
ensuring Americans have access to fair and affordable housing free from
discrimination. In addition to enforcement of the prohibitions in the
original Fair Housing Act, the Congress has twice amended the law to
expand and enhance its protections. In 1974, the Congress acted to
prohibit housing discrimination based on sex, and in 1988, the Congress
extended the law's protections to persons living with disabilities and
to families with children. These actions have helped create a more fair
and just market for housing throughout our Nation.
My Administration has continued to fight for the American people and for
equal access to opportunity in America. That is why we are exploring and
developing evidence-based reforms to enhance the development of
affordable housing options, free from discrimination, that can alleviate
poverty and promote opportunity. My Administration intends to deliver on
the promise outlined by the Fair Housing Act, by ending prejudice and
unlawful discriminatory practices in the sale, lease, and financing of
housing, expanding the availability of affordable housing, promoting
sustainable homeownership opportunities, encouraging economic mobility,
and creating more vibrant communities.
NOW, THEREFORE, I, DONALD J. TRUMP, President of the United States of
America, by virtue of the authority vested in me by the Constitution and
the laws of the United States, and in recognition of the 50th
anniversary of the Fair Housing Act, do hereby proclaim April 2018 as
National Fair Housing Month. I urge all Americans to learn more about
their rights and responsibilities under the Fair Housing Act and
reaffirm their commitment to making homeownership within reach, no
matter one's background.
IN WITNESS WHEREOF, I have hereunto set my hand this thirtieth day of
March, in the year of our Lord two thousand eighteen, and of the
Independence of the United States of America the two hundred and forty-
second.
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Proclamation 9717 of March 30, 2018
National Sexual Assault Awareness and Prevention Month, 2018
By the President of the United States of America
A Proclamation
During National Sexual Assault Awareness and Prevention Month, we remain
steadfast in our efforts to stop crimes of sexual violence, provide care
for victims, enforce the law, prosecute offenders, and raise awareness
about the many forms of sexual assault. We must continue our work to
eliminate sexual assault from our society and promote safe
relationships, homes, and communities.
Sexual assault crimes remain tragically common in our society, and
offenders too often evade accountability. These heinous crimes are
committed indiscriminately: in intimate relationships, in public spaces,
and in the workplace.
We must respond to sexual assault by identifying and holding
perpetrators accountable. Too often, however, the victims of assault
remain silent. They may fear retribution from their offender, lack faith
in the justice system, or have difficulty confronting the pain
associated with the traumatic experience. My Administration is committed
to raising awareness about sexual assault and to empowering victims to
identify perpetrators so that they can be held accountable. We must make
it as easy as possible for those who have suffered from sexual assault
to alert the authorities and to speak about the experience with their
family and friends.
When victims seek help, responses must be carefully tailored to the
context in which the sexual assault occurred and the unique needs of
each victim. To better assist victims, the Department of Justice's
Office on Violence Against Women has developed the Sexual Assault Victim
Intervention Services Technical Assistance Center (SAVIS TAC). This new
resource will help community officials and organizations appropriately
respond to sexual assault by expanding their understanding of the type
of support likely to be effective in each unique circumstance.
Participants in the SAVIS TAC initiative will use available funds to
provide intensive training and resources to service providers. With
these resources, service providers, including rape crisis centers and
other sexual assault and domestic violence organizations can build
organizational and staff capacity for providing comprehensive sexual
assault victim intervention services.
Together, during Sexual Assault Awareness Month, we recommit ourselves
to doing our part to help stop sexual violence. We must not be afraid to
talk about sexual assualt and sexual assult prevention with our loved
ones, in our communities, and with those who have experienced these
tragedies. We must encourage victims to report sexual assault and law
enforcement to hold offenders accountable, and we must support victims
and survivors unremmittingly. Through a concerted effort to better
educate ourselves, empower victims, and punish criminals, our Nation
will move closer to ending the grief, fear, and suffering caused by
sexual assult. The prevention of sexual violence is everyone's concern.
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NOW, THEREFORE, I, DONALD J. TRUMP, President of the United States of
America, by virtue of the authority vested in me by the Constitution and
laws of the United States, do hereby proclaim April 2018 as National
Sexual Assault Awareness and Prevention Month. I urge all Americans,
families, law enforcement, healthcare providers, community and faith-
based organizations, and private organizations to support survivors of
sexual assault and work together to prevent these crimes in their
communities.
IN WITNESS WHEREOF, I have hereunto set my hand this thirtieth day of
March, in the year of our Lord two thousand eighteen, and of the
Independence of the United States of America the two hundred and forty-
second.
DONALD J. TRUMP
Proclamation 9718 of March 30, 2018
Second Chance Month, 2018
By the President of the United States of America
A Proclamation
During Second Chance Month, our Nation emphasizes the need to prevent
crime on our streets, to respect the rule of law by prosecuting
individuals who break the law, and to provide opportunities for people
with criminal records to earn an honest second chance. Affording those
who have been held accountable for their crimes an opportunity to become
contributing members of society is a critical element of criminal
justice that can reduce our crime rates and prison populations, decrease
burdens to the American taxpayer, and make America safer.
According to the Bureau of Justice Statistics, each year, approximately
650,000 individuals complete prison sentences and rejoin society.
Unfortunately, two-thirds of these individuals are re-arrested within 3
years of their release. We must do more--and use all the tools at our
disposal--to break this vicious cycle of crime and diminish the rate of
recidivism.
For the millions of American citizens with criminal records, the keys to
successful re-entry are becoming employable and securing employment.
Beyond the income earned from a steady paycheck, gainful employment
teaches responsibility and commitment and affirms human dignity. As a
Nation, we are stronger when more individuals have stable jobs that
allow them to provide for both themselves and their loved ones.
I am committed to advancing reform efforts to prevent crime, improve
reentry, and reduce recidivism. I expressed this commitment in my 2018
State of the Union Address and reinforced it by signing an Executive
Order to reinvigorate the ``Federal Interagency Council on Crime
Prevention and Improving Reentry.'' In the spirit of these efforts, I
call on Federal, State, and local prison systems to implement evidence-
based programs that will provide prisoners with the skills and
preparation they need to succeed in society. This includes programs
focused on mentorship and treatment for drug addiction and mental health
issues, in addition to job training.
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This month, we celebrate those who have exited the prison system and
successfully reentered society. We encourage expanded opportunities for
those who have worked to overcome bad decisions earlier in life and
emphasize our belief in second chances for all who are willing to work
hard to turn their lives around.
NOW, THEREFORE, I, DONALD J. TRUMP, President of the United States of
America, by virtue of the authority vested in me by the Constitution and
the laws of the United States, do hereby proclaim April 2018 as Second
Chance Month. I call on all Americans to commemorate this month with
events and activities that raise public awareness about preventing crime
and providing those who have completed their sentences an opportunity
for an honest second chance.
IN WITNESS WHEREOF, I have hereunto set my hand this thirtieth day of
March, in the year of our Lord two thousand eighteen, and of the
Independence of the United States of America the two hundred and forty-
second.
DONALD J. TRUMP
Proclamation 9719 of April 2, 2018
World Autism Awareness Day, 2018
By the President of the United States of America
A Proclamation
World Autism Awareness Day is an opportunity to recognize and support
all children and adults with autism spectrum disorder (ASD). Today,
millions of adults and an estimated 1 out of every 68 children in the
United States have been diagnosed with some form of ASD. Notwithstanding
these diagnoses, Americans with ASD make exceptional contributions
across our Nation and around the world. On this day, we honor their
accomplishments and recommit to ensuring that they enjoy the same
opportunities to fulfill their potential that all Americans deserve.
To maximize the quality of life across the entire autism spectrum, we
must ensure that ASD is accurately identified and diagnosed in both
children and adults. We must also support access to effective care,
critical resources, and support services. To further these important
goals, I was pleased to sign into law the Recognize, Assist, Include,
Support, and Engage (RAISE) Family Caregivers Act, which will provide a
national framework to support families as they care for loved ones with
ASD and other similar conditions.
My Administration also continues to focus on young adults with ASD. The
Department of Health and Human Services, in accordance with the Autism
CARES Act of 2014 and in coordination with other executive departments
and agencies, has released a report that details services available for
young people with ASD as they leave secondary education to help them
transition to adulthood. In addition, the Department's Interagency
Autism Coordinating Committee ensures robust engagement with people with
ASD and their families to help inform policies and priorities. My
Administration remains focused on this critical work and committed to
advancing initiatives that improve the lives of those living with ASD.
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On World Autism Awareness Day, let us renew our commitment to support
the entire international ASD community, including children and adults
with ASD, their families, and caregivers. Together, we can increase
access to information, encourage heightened understanding of ASD,
promote respect and dignity, and support the services that assist people
with ASD to reach their full potential.
NOW, THEREFORE, I, DONALD J. TRUMP, President of the United States of
America, by virtue of the authority vested in me by the Constitution and
the laws of the United States, do hereby proclaim April 2, 2018, World
Autism Awareness Day. I encourage all Americans to learn more about
autism, and find ways to support people with autism and their families
and caregivers.
IN WITNESS WHEREOF, I have hereunto set my hand this second day of
April, in the year of our Lord two thousand eighteen, and of the
Independence of the United States of America the two hundred and forty-
second.
DONALD J. TRUMP
Proclamation 9720 of April 3, 2018
50th Anniversary of the Assassination of Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr.
By the President of the United States of America
A Proclamation
Fifty years ago today, on April 4, 1968, the Reverend Dr. Martin Luther
King, Jr., was tragically assassinated in Memphis, Tennessee. Though he
was taken from this earth unjustly, he left us with his legacy of
justice and peace. In remembrance of his profound and inspirational
virtues, we look to do as Dr. King did while this world was privileged
enough to still have him. We must learn to live together as brothers and
sisters lest we perish together as fools. We must embrace the sanctity
of life and love our neighbor as we love ourselves. As a united people,
we must see Dr. King's life mission through and denounce racism,
inhumanity, and all those things that seek to divide us.
It is not government that will achieve Dr. King's ideals, but rather the
people of this great country who will see to it that our Nation
represents all that is good and true, and embodies unity, peace, and
justice. We must actively aspire to secure the dream of living together
as one people with a common purpose. President Abraham Lincoln sought to
eradicate the senseless divisions of racial hierarchies when he issued
the Emancipation Proclamation. Just over 100 years later, Dr. King
continued this effort and called upon Americans to reject ugly impulses
and prejudices, and to recognize the beauty and the humanity of all
people, regardless of the color of their skin. Today, we remain
steadfast in advancing their efforts, in hopes of hastening the day when
all of God's children will join hands in freedom forever.
NOW, THEREFORE, I, DONALD J. TRUMP, President of the United States of
America, by virtue of the authority vested in me by the Constitution and
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the laws of the United States, do hereby proclaim April 4, 2018, to be a
day to honor Dr. King's legacy. I urge all Americans to do their part to
make Dr. King's dreams of peace, unity, and justice a reality.
IN WITNESS WHEREOF, I have hereunto set my hand this third day of April,
in the year of our Lord two thousand eighteen, and of the Independence
of the United States of America the two hundred and forty-second.
DONALD J. TRUMP
Proclamation 9721 of April 6, 2018
National Crime Victims' Rights Week, 2018
By the President of the United States of America
A Proclamation
Year after year, millions of violent and property crimes occur in the
United States. Each of these crimes has a victim. These victims can be
left with serious physical and emotional wounds, and often with long-
lasting, significant financial challenges. Even when victims receive
assistance in the aftermath of these crimes, they may live in perpetual
fear for their safety or continue to suffer ongoing financial setbacks.
During National Crime Victims' Rights Week, we renew our determination
to hold criminals accountable for their actions and to reassure all
crime victims that they are not alone.
Across our Nation, thousands of dedicated advocates, healthcare
professionals, private citizens, and criminal justice personnel strive
to help victims as they move toward recovery and return to their lives.
The Department of Justice (DOJ), through its Office for Victims of Crime
(OVC), supports thousands of these local victim assistance programs.
These programs provide many services, including mental health counseling
and real-time crisis assistance, such as temporary housing,
transportation, and civil legal assistance. OVC also supports State
crime victim compensation programs, which help reimburse victims for
medical, mental health, funeral, burial, and other expenses resulting
from their experiences as victims of crime. Yet, according to the
National Crime Victimization Survey, only 42 percent of the victims of
violent crime report the offense to police, and only 12 percent of
victims of serious violence received services to assist them in the
aftermath. Appropriate victim services from trained and qualified
providers can transform lives. All those who diligently endeavor to
console, heal, and support victims of crime deserve our gratitude and
continued support.
My Administration will continue to take a strong stance against crime in
the United States. For example, DOJ's Project Safe Neighborhoods
initiative has helped coordinate our efforts with State and local
jurisdictions to restore public safety to our communities. In addition,
earlier this year, I signed the SAFER Act of 2017, which strengthens and
reauthorizes efforts to eliminate the nationwide rape kit backlog. If we
can prosecute violent crimes more quickly and efficiently, we can help
the victims of crime overcome their experiences and prevent others from
suffering in the future.
This week, we reaffirm our commitment to alleviate the burdens of crime
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future victims by assisting law enforcement to keep our communities
safe. Together, we can ensure a safe and prosperous future for all
Americans.
NOW, THEREFORE, I, DONALD J. TRUMP, President of the United States of
America, by virtue of the authority vested in me by the Constitution and
the laws of the United States, do hereby proclaim April 8 through 14,
2018, as National Crime Victims' Rights Week. I urge all Americans,
families, law enforcement, community and faith-based organizations, and
private organizations to work together to support victims of crime and
protect their rights.
IN WITNESS WHEREOF, I have hereunto set my hand this sixth day of April,
in the year of our Lord two thousand eighteen, and of the Independence
of the United States of America the two hundred and forty-second.
DONALD J. TRUMP
Proclamation 9722 of April 6, 2018
National Former Prisoner of War Recognition Day, 2018
By the President of the United States of America
A Proclamation
Since the days of the American Revolution, brave men and women have
selflessly answered the call to protect and defend our great Nation.
During the conflicts of the past two centuries, more than 500,000 United
States service members have been captured and held as prisoners of war
(POWs). National Former Prisoner of War Recognition Day honors these
American patriots, who each paid an extraordinary price to help preserve
our liberty.
This year commemorates several significant military anniversaries,
including the centennial observance of the Armistice that ended World
War I, the 75th anniversary of the Battle of Kasserine Pass in World War
II, the 65th anniversary of the Korean Armistice Agreement, the 50th
anniversary of the Vietnam War's Tet Offensive, and the 25th anniversary
of the Battle of Mogadishu. Enemy forces captured and imprisoned
American service members during each of these conflicts. During these
battles, as with those throughout our Nation's history, military
personnel carried out their missions undaunted by risk of capture or
loss of life, because of their love for each other and their devotion to
the principles of duty, honor, and justice.
On this day, we pay homage to the courageous warriors who endured time
in enemy hands and returned with honor to their families. During their
capture, they faced loneliness, torture, hardship, separation from loved
ones, and uncertainty about the future. In spite of unimaginable
tribulations, these patriots persevered and survived. They are American
heroes.
Former POWs remain actively engaged in communities throughout our
country. Their efforts help fellow veterans and their families cope with
life after military service. In addition, their stories are a source of
inspiration for current and future generations. Former POWs and loved
ones of military personnel who have not returned from past conflicts
share a unique connection. Few people can comprehend the emotional toll,
the loss, and the pain of uncertainty the families of the fallen or
captured endure better
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than former POWs. Their encouragement, understanding, and outreach helps
ensure that their fallen and unaccounted-for comrades are not forgotten.
As President, I remain committed to honoring and caring for former POWs.
They have persevered through the harshest of conditions and, thankfully,
have returned home to their loving families and a grateful Nation. They
deserve our utmost reverence and respect.
NOW, THEREFORE, I, DONALD J. TRUMP, President of the United States of
America, by virtue of the authority vested in me by the Constitution and
the laws of the United States, do hereby proclaim April 9, 2018, as
National Former Prisoner of War Recognition Day. I call upon Americans
to observe this day by honoring the service and sacrifice of all our
former prisoners of war and to express our Nation's eternal gratitude
for their sacrifice. I also call upon Federal, State, and local
government officials and organizations to observe this day with
appropriate ceremonies and activities.
IN WITNESS WHEREOF, I have hereunto set my hand this sixth day of April,
in the year of our Lord two thousand eighteen, and of the Independence
of the United States of America the two hundred and forty-second.
DONALD J. TRUMP
Proclamation 9723 of April 10, 2018
Maintaining Enhanced Vetting Capabilities and Processes for Detecting
Attempted Entry Into the United States by Terrorists or Other Public-
Safety Threats
By the President of the United States of America
A Proclamation
In Proclamation 9645 of September 24, 2017 (Enhancing Vetting
Capabilities and Processes for Detecting Attempted Entry Into the United
States by Terrorists or Other Public-Safety Threats), I recognized that
the United States has ``developed a baseline for the kinds of
information required from foreign governments to support the United
States Government's ability to confirm the identity of individuals
seeking entry into the United States as immigrants and nonimmigrants, as
well as individuals applying for any other benefit under the immigration
laws, and to assess whether they are a security or public-safety
threat.'' That baseline is designed to allow the United States to assess
adequately whether foreign nationals from a particular country seeking
to enter or apply for an immigration benefit from the United States pose
a national security or public-safety threat. It also includes an
assessment of any national security or public-safety risks that may
emanate from a country's territory.
After evaluating a comprehensive worldwide assessment of the performance
of more than 200 countries against the baseline criteria, I placed entry
suspensions and limitations on nationals of countries that failed to
meet the baseline or whose nationals otherwise posed a significant
threat. I also directed the Secretary of Homeland Security (Secretary),
in consultation
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with the Secretary of State, to develop and implement a process to
review whether countries have met the baseline criteria described in
Proclamation 9645; develop recommendations regarding whether the
suspensions and limitations should be continued, modified, terminated,
or supplemented; and submit to me a report detailing these
recommendations every 180 days. I further directed the Secretary of
State to engage with countries subject to these entry restrictions in
order to improve their performance against the baseline criteria, as
practicable and appropriate, and consistent with the foreign policy,
national security, and public-safety objectives of the United States. In
taking these steps, I strengthened U.S. immigration vetting capabilities
and processes, making our country safer. More work remains to be done,
especially in light of evolving modern global threats, but we have made
important progress.
On March 30, 2018, the Secretary transmitted to me the first of the
required reports. In the report, the Secretary recommended that the
suspensions and limitations on the entry of foreign nationals from one
country be terminated. The Secretary based this recommendation on the
results of the review and engagement process developed with the
Secretary of State. The review process consisted of three phases: (1)
country data collection; (2) data review, analysis, and engagement; and
(3) consultation with executive departments and agencies (agencies).
During the data collection phase, the Department of State (State)
surveyed all U.S. diplomatic missions worldwide on the performance of
each country in meeting the baseline. For countries with deficiencies
previously identified in the summer of 2017, missions provided their
perspective on any steps taken to improve. The Department of Homeland
Security (DHS) simultaneously collected and reviewed relevant
diplomatic, law enforcement, and intelligence reporting, along with data
from other authoritative sources within the United States Government,
intergovernmental organizations, and the public domain.
During the data review, analysis, and engagement phase, DHS and State
reviewed the information gathered, including survey responses from
missions covering more than 200 countries, to determine whether each
country's performance against the baseline criteria had improved,
worsened, or remained the same. The review focused on any observed
changes during the review period in a country's cooperation with the
United States, as well as any indicators of potential deficiencies in
satisfying the baseline. In cases in which survey responses from the
U.S. missions required follow-up, DHS and State engaged with the
missions and requested additional information. DHS and State also, as
practicable and appropriate, verified each country's implementation of
the criteria against other diplomatic, law enforcement, and intelligence
reporting, and through authoritative sources of information external to
the United States Government.
DHS and State prioritized and, as practicable and appropriate, actively
engaged those countries currently subject to travel restrictions in an
effort to address and correct any deficiencies. U.S. missions abroad
routinely engaged with their host governments, and DHS and State engaged
with the pertinent foreign embassies in Washington, D.C. When a foreign
government expressed interest in cooperating with the United States to
address deficiencies, such discussions were supplemented by high-level
meetings with appropriate U.S. officials and subject-matter experts.
Through this
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process, for example, DHS and State organized a site visit to the
Republic of Chad (Chad) in December 2017 to discuss specific
deficiencies and potential remedies with relevant officials.
Additionally, DHS met with the Libyan Foreign Minister to discuss
Libya's ongoing efforts to comply with the baseline.
Based on the information collected, DHS evaluated whether each country
in the world is meeting the baseline criteria. If the information
indicated a potential change in a country's performance, but the
information was not sufficiently concrete, that country's compliance
status was not adjusted. In such instances, DHS and State have treated
such indicators as the basis for further evaluation during the next
review period.
DHS and State also identified certain developments or contextual
indicators that would trigger further review of a country's performance
to assess whether the country continues to meet information-sharing and
identity-management criteria in a manner that mitigates any emerging
risk, threat, or vulnerability. The goal of this evaluation was to
ensure any recommendation to adjust current travel restrictions, either
positively or negatively, would be grounded in articulable information
and observations that demonstrate improved or degraded performance.
The Secretary's review concluded that, while more work must be done,
identity-management and information-sharing practices are improving
globally. Countries have revived partnership negotiations with the
United States that were long dormant; improved the fraud-deterring
aspects of their passports; established new protocols for cooperating
with U.S. visa-issuing consulates; and shared information on criminals,
known or suspected terrorists, and lost and stolen passports.
In Proclamation 9645, I imposed entry suspensions and limitations on the
nationals of Chad. The Secretary has concluded that Chad has made marked
improvements in its identity-management and information-sharing
practices. Shortly after I signed the Proclamation, Chad made additional
efforts to cooperate with the United States to help it satisfy the
baseline. The United States worked closely with Chad to discuss the
identity-management and information-sharing criteria. This endeavor
included U.S. officials engaging with the Government of Chad to
understand its domestic operations in significant detail in order to
develop advice and guidance on how Chad could satisfy the baseline.
Chad was receptive to this engagement and has made notable improvements.
Specifically, Chad has improved its identity-management practices by
taking concrete action to enhance travel document security for its
nationals, including taking steps to issue more secure passports and
sharing updated passport exemplars to help detect fraud. The Government
of Chad also improved handling of lost and stolen passports, the sharing
of which helps the United States and other nations prevent the
fraudulent use of such documents. Additionally, the United States has
confirmed that Chad shares information about known or suspected
terrorists in a manner that makes that information available to our
screening and vetting programs and has created a new, standardized
process for processing requests for relevant criminal information. Chad
has proven its commitment to sustaining cooperation with the United
States through a regular review and coordination
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working group. This working group, which has met twice since
Proclamation 9645 was issued, allows for regular tracking of the
progress summarized above. In sum, Chad has made improvements and now
sufficiently meets the baseline. I am therefore terminating the entry
restrictions and limitations previously placed on the nationals of Chad.
The Secretary determined that, despite our engagement efforts, other
countries currently subject to entry restrictions and limitations did
not make notable or sufficient improvements in their identity-management
and information-sharing practices. Though remaining deficient, the State
of Libya (Libya) is taking initial steps to improve its practices. DHS
and State are currently working with the Government of Libya, which has
designated a senior official in its Ministry of Foreign Affairs to serve
as a central focal point for working with the United States. DHS and
State presented Libya with a list of measures it can implement to
rectify its deficiencies, and it has committed to do so. Despite this
progress, Libya remains deficient in its performance against the
baseline criteria, and the Secretary recommends at this time against
removal of the entry restrictions and limitations on that country and
the other countries currently subject to them.
Finally, the Secretary found insufficient information that other
countries' performance against the baseline criteria had degraded during
the review period. In addition, DHS identified contextual indicators
suggesting closer review of a country's practice was warranted in only
one instance, and on closer examination, DHS determined that the
country's practice did not warrant imposition of additional restrictions
or limitations at this time.
During the interagency consultation and recommendation phase, the
Secretary presented to the Secretary of State, the Attorney General, the
Director of National Intelligence, and other appropriate heads of
agencies a preliminary recommendation that the suspensions and
limitations of entry of foreign nationals from Chad be terminated, while
the other suspensions and limitations remain unaltered. Following this
consultation, the Secretary finalized her recommendations and submitted
the report to me.
I have decided, on the basis of the Secretary's recommendations, to
modify Proclamation 9645.
NOW, THEREFORE, I, DONALD J. TRUMP, by the authority vested in me by the
Constitution and the laws of the United States, including sections
212(f) and 215(a) of the Immigration and Nationality Act, 8 U.S.C.
1182(f) and 1185(a), and section 301 of title 3, United States Code,
find that the entry into the United States of the nationals of Chad, as
immigrants, and as nonimmigrants on business (B-1), tourist (B-2), and
business/tourist (B-1/B-2) visas, no longer would be detrimental to the
interests of the United States, and therefore hereby proclaim the
following:
Section 1. Removal of Restrictions and Limitations on Chad. Section 2 of
Proclamation 9645 is amended by striking subsection (a).
Sec. 2. Effective Date. This proclamation is effective at 12:01 a.m.,
eastern daylight time on April 13, 2018.
Sec. 3. General Provisions. (a) Nothing in this proclamation shall be
construed to impair or otherwise affect:
(i) the authority granted by law to an executive department or agency, or
the head thereof; or
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(ii) the functions of the Director of the Office of Management and Budget
relating to budgetary, administrative, or legislative proposals.
(b) This proclamation shall be implemented consistent with
applicable law and subject to the availability of appropriations.
(c) This proclamation is not intended to, and does not, create any
right or benefit, substantive or procedural, enforceable at law or in
equity by any party against the United States, its departments,
agencies, or entities, its officers, employees, or agents, or any other
person.
IN WITNESS WHEREOF, I have hereunto set my hand this tenth day of April,
in the year of our Lord two thousand eighteen, and of the Independence
of the United States of America the two hundred and forty-second.
DONALD J. TRUMP
Proclamation 9724 of April 11, 2018
Days of Remembrance of Victims of the Holocaust, 2018
By the President of the United States of America
A Proclamation
On Yom HaShoah, or Holocaust Remembrance Day, and during this week of
remembrance, we reflect on one of the darkest periods in the history of
the world and honor the victims of Nazi persecution. This year marks the
75th anniversary of the Warsaw Ghetto Uprising, when the imprisoned
Polish Jews mounted a courageous and extraordinary act of armed
resistance against their Nazi guards.
The Holocaust, known in Hebrew as ``Shoah,'' was the culmination of the
Nazi regime's ``Final Solution to the Jewish Question,'' an attempt to
eradicate the Jewish population in Europe. Although spearheaded by one
individual, this undertaking could not have happened without the
participation of many others who recruited, persuaded, and coerced in
their efforts to incite the worst of human nature and carry out the
ugliest of depravity. The abject brutality of the Nazi regime, coupled
with the failure of Western leaders to confront the Nazis early on,
created an environment that encouraged and enflamed anti-Semitic
sentiment and drove people to engage in depraved, dehumanizing conduct.
By the end, the Nazis and their conspirators had murdered 6 million men,
women, and children, simply because they were Jews. They also persecuted
and murdered millions of other Europeans, including Roma and Sinti
Gypsies, persons with mental and physical disabilities, Slavs and other
minorities, Christians, Jehovah's Witnesses, gays, and political
dissidents.
Let us continue to come together to remember all the innocent lives lost
in the Holocaust, pay tribute to those intrepid individuals who resisted
the Nazis in the Warsaw Ghetto, and recall those selfless heroes who
risked their lives in order to help or save those of their persecuted
neighbors. Their bravery inspires us to embrace all that is good about
hope and resilience; their altruism reminds us of the importance of
maintaining peace and unity, and of our civic duty never to remain
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the face of evil. We have a responsibility to convey the lessons of the
Holocaust to future generations, and together as Americans, we have a
moral obligation to combat antisemitism, confront hate, and prevent
genocide. We must ensure that the history of the Holocaust remains
forever relevant and that no people suffer these tragedies ever again.
NOW, THEREFORE, I, DONALD J. TRUMP, President of the United States of
America, do hereby ask the people of the United States to observe the
Days of Remembrance of Victims of the Holocaust, April 12 through April
19, 2018, and the solemn anniversary of the liberation of Nazi death
camps, with appropriate study, prayers and commemoration, and to honor
the memory of the victims of the Holocaust and Nazi persecution by
internalizing the lessons of this atrocity so that it is never repeated.
IN WITNESS WHEREOF, I have hereunto set my hand this eleventh day of
April, in the year of our Lord two thousand eighteen, and of the
Independence of the United States of America the two hundred and forty-
second.
DONALD J. TRUMP
Proclamation 9725 of April 12, 2018
Pan American Day and Pan American Week, 2018
By the President of the United States of America
A Proclamation
On Pan American Day and during Pan American Week, we commemorate the
128th anniversary of the First International Conference of American
States, which concluded on April 14, 1890, and paved the way for the
establishment of the Organization of American States in 1948. As the
Organization of American States celebrates the 70th anniversary of its
founding this year, the United States reaffirms our commitment to
partner with the nations of the Americas to advance security, economic
and energy prosperity, and democratic governance throughout the
hemisphere.
This week, Vice President Pence will join with leaders in the Pan
American region to address corruption and develop strategies to defeat
transnational criminal organizations in our hemisphere. During the
eighth Summit of the Americas, the United States will look to strengthen
the region's collective commitment to representative democracy, to
government accountability, and to confront threats to freedom.
Tragically, the core tenets of free society have been abandoned in
Venezuela and Cuba. Our hemispheric community of democracies must
support the Venezuelan people and their right to have a voice in their
government through free, fair, and internationally validated elections.
Furthermore, the United States will not cease in its efforts to secure a
future of freedom, peace, and prosperity for the people of Cuba.
Under my Administration, the United States will continue to be a steady,
enduring partner to Latin American and Caribbean countries. The United
States will continue bilateral discussions on efforts to disrupt the
organized crime organizations and trafficking routes that harm our
citizens and drive
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irregular migration. My Administration supports ongoing regional
security coordination through programs such as the Merida Initiative in
Mexico, the Central American Regional Security Initiative, and the
Caribbean Basin Security Initiative, as well as regular meetings,
including our Strategic Dialogue to Disrupt Transnational Criminal
Organizations with Mexico. At the heart of our engagement is the belief
that by working together we can achieve a more prosperous and secure
future for our region.
As we observe Pan American Day and Pan American Week, let us capitalize
on this momentum and build on our common history with a mutual purpose
to achieve hemispheric peace and prosperity.
NOW, THEREFORE, I, DONALD J. TRUMP, President of the United States of
America, by virtue of the authority vested in me by the Constitution and
the laws of the United States, do hereby proclaim April 14, 2018, as Pan
American Day and April 8 through April 14, 2018, as Pan American Week. I
urge the Governors of the 50 States, the Governor of the Commonwealth of
Puerto Rico, and the officials of the other areas under the flag of the
United States of America to honor these observances with appropriate
ceremonies and activities.
IN WITNESS WHEREOF, I have hereunto set my hand this twelfth day of
April, in the year of our Lord two thousand eighteen, and of the
Independence of the United States of America the two hundred and forty-
second.
DONALD J. TRUMP
Proclamation 9726 of April 16, 2018
National Volunteer Week, 2018
By the President of the United States of America
A Proclamation
During National Volunteer Week, we recognize the millions of Americans
who strengthen, enrich, and improve our communities through their
tireless and selfless commitment to serving others. Those who dedicate
their time, talent, and resources to positively influence the lives of
others continue a legacy and tradition of service that began with our
Founding Fathers and remains firmly enshrined in our national character
today.
Volunteers leave their mark on every facet of our neighborhoods and
communities. Their work educates, equips, and empowers others. Some who
volunteer as first responders risk rushing toward danger in order to
help people during their times of greatest need. Others help children
learn to read, tutor struggling students, provide services to the
impoverished or elderly, and support our veterans and military families.
Acting individually and through faith-based and other community
organizations, volunteers help to bind us together as a Nation.
America's volunteers are exceptional citizens and tremendous role models
who demonstrate some of the finest qualities of the American people.
Time and again we have seen America's compassionate, serving heart
through the volunteer efforts of our people. Last year, for example, we
saw the dedication and generosity of volunteers during Hurricanes
Harvey, Irma, and
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Maria, which harmed and displaced thousands of Americans. In the wake of
such destruction and tragedy, heartening stories of unity, selflessness,
and hope emerged. Americans from all walks of life put their lives on
hold, and often on the line, to help people they had never met. They
answered an urgent call and took action. These commendable individuals
embody the very best of our country and our way of life. They remind us
that even in our darkest days, goodness will prevail.
During National Volunteer Week, we honor America's outstanding
volunteers and their invaluable contributions to our Nation and the
world. Because of their compassion and dedication, they are transforming
communities and lives all across the country. I salute the men and women
of all ages who mobilize each day to serve others, and I encourage all
citizens to seek out opportunities to engage in volunteer service within
their communities.
NOW, THEREFORE, I, DONALD J. TRUMP, President of the United States of
America, by virtue of the authority vested in me by the Constitution and
the laws of the United States, do hereby proclaim April 15 through April
21, 2018, as National Volunteer Week. I call upon all Americans to
observe this week by volunteering in service projects across our country
and pledging to make service a part of their daily lives.
IN WITNESS WHEREOF, I have hereunto set my hand this sixteenth day of
April, in the year of our Lord two thousand eighteen, and of the
Independence of the United States of America the two hundred and forty-
second.
DONALD J. TRUMP
Proclamation 9727 of April 17, 2018
Death of Barbara Bush
By the President of the United States of America
A Proclamation
On this solemn day, we mourn the loss of Barbara Bush, an outstanding
and memorable woman of character. As a wife, mother, grandmother, great-
grandmother, military spouse, and former First Lady, Mrs. Bush was an
advocate of the American family. Mrs. Bush lived a life that reminds us
always to cherish our relationships with friends, family, and all
acquaintances. In the spirit of the memory of Mrs. Bush, may we always
remember to be kind to one another and to put the care of others first.
As a mark of respect for the memory of Barbara Bush, I hereby order, by
the authority vested in me by the Constitution and the laws of the
United States of America, that the flag of the United States shall be
flown at half-staff at the White House and upon all public buildings and
grounds, at all military posts and naval stations, and on all naval
vessels of the Federal Government in the District of Columbia and
throughout the United States and its Territories and possessions until
sunset, on the day of interment. I also direct that the flag shall be
flown at half-staff for the same period at all United States embassies,
legations, consular offices, and other facilities abroad, including all
military facilities and naval vessels and stations.
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IN WITNESS WHEREOF, I have hereunto set my hand this seventeenth day of
April, in the year of our Lord two thousand eighteen, and of the
Independence of the United States of America the two hundred and forty-
second.
DONALD J. TRUMP
Proclamation 9728 of April 20, 2018
National Park Week, 2018
By the President of the United States of America
A Proclamation
The magnificent coastlines, woodlands, plains, mountains, deserts, and
historical and cultural monuments of our national parks inspire and
exhilarate us. During National Park Week, we celebrate America's
extraordinary landscapes and landmarks as we launch a new era of
preservation to protect them for future generations.
Our national parks demonstrate the power of nature and tell the scenic
story of America. Last year, more than 330 million people visited the
417 areas included in the national park system. From the steep red
cliffs and heavenly valleys of Zion to the towering majesty of the
Statue of Liberty, America's national parks have something for everyone.
Families bond over campfires; adventurers test their courage ascending
intense rock formations; veterans find serenity in healing vistas;
students watch history come to life at famous battle sites; and
recreationists enjoy some of the most beautiful settings on earth.
America's special places bring out the freedom-loving, pioneering spirit
of America, and they deserve our care and attention. My Administration
is spearheading new initiatives to revitalize our national parks and to
ensure that they continue to set the conservation standard for the rest
of the world. We are working with the Congress to establish a Public
Lands Infrastructure Fund, which would use revenues from certain energy
production activities to help reduce the backlog of maintenance
requirements in the national park system and in other programs
administered by the Department of the Interior. My Administration is
also enlisting park supporters, through public-private partnerships, to
invest in significant upgrades to our Nation's most visible and visited
public lands. Improving our trails, roads, bridges, buildings,
campgrounds, and services will protect our natural and cultural heritage
for many years to come.
Support for our national parks is strong and growing. Thousands of
volunteers and partners work with the National Park Service to expand
visitation, preserve sites, encourage the appropriate use of resources,
and extend the economic benefits of parks into nearby communities. We
must continue our efforts to preserve our natural and historic sites in
order to maintain the splendor of our country for future generations.
NOW, THEREFORE, I, DONALD J. TRUMP, President of the United States of
America, by virtue of the authority vested in me by the Constitution and
the laws of the United States, do hereby proclaim April 21 through April
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29, 2018, as National Park Week. I encourage all Americans to celebrate
by visiting our national parks and learning more about the natural,
cultural, and historical heritage that belongs to each and every citizen
of the United States of America.
IN WITNESS WHEREOF, I have hereunto set my hand this twentieth day of
April, in the year of our Lord two thousand eighteen, and of the
Independence of the United States of America the two hundred and forty-
second.
DONALD J. TRUMP
Proclamation 9729 of April 26, 2018
World Intellectual Property Day, 2018
By the President of the United States of America
A Proclamation
On World Intellectual Property Day, we not only celebrate invention and
innovation, but also we recognize how integral intellectual property
rights are to our Nation's economic competitiveness. Intellectual
property rights support the arts, sciences, and technology. They also
create the framework for a competitive market that leads to higher wages
and more jobs for everyone. The United States is committed to protecting
the intellectual property rights of our companies and ensuring a level
playing field in the world economy for our Nation's creators, inventors,
and entrepreneurs.
Our country will no longer turn a blind eye to the theft of American
jobs, wealth, and intellectual property through the unfair and
unscrupulous economic practices of some foreign actors. These practices
are harmful not only to our Nation's businesses and workers but to our
national security as well. Intellectual property theft is estimated to
cost our economy as much as $600 billion a year. To protect our economic
and national security, I have directed Federal agencies to aggressively
respond to the theft of American intellectual property. In combatting
this intellectual property theft, and in enforcing fair and reciprocal
trade policy, we will protect American jobs and promote global
innovation.
While we continue to demand the protection of intellectual property
rights abroad, my Administration will also take steps to strengthen our
patent system here at home. A system that increases the reliability and
enforceability of patents will encourage even more investment in
creative and innovative industries, leading to job and wealth creation
for all Americans. When the United States advances pro-growth policies
of this form, we set an example of protecting economic competitiveness,
promoting new engines of growth, and prioritizing the expansion of
innovative and creative capacities overall.
This year's World Intellectual Property Day is dedicated to celebrating
all of the industrious and brilliant women who have changed, and who
continue to change, the world with their inventions, innovations, and
other creative contributions to society. Our Nation's economic strength
and prosperity would not be so without the over 75 million women in our
country's workforce, whose ingenuity, initiative, and hard work have
helped foster
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the growth and progress of America's economy since our formation. Over
the past decade, the number of women-owned firms has grown five times
faster than the national average for all firms. American women are
assuming leading roles in health, business and finance, the arts, and
the STEM fields. We must protect the intellectual property rights of
these women creators, inventors, and entrepreneurs in order to promote
further innovation for years to come.
A new era of American exceptionalism is dawning, in the form of
sustained intellectual property rights and continued American
entrepreneurship. The drive for excellence, advancement, and innovation
in the United States has brought forth significant discoveries,
developed life-saving research, and improved the quality of life for
millions of Americans. On this World Intellectual Property Day, we
celebrate the creative spirit and contributions of American men and
women, and we acknowledge the necessity of maintaining intellectual
property rights for all those enterprising individuals who dare to
invent or create something new for the betterment of all people.
NOW, THEREFORE, I, DONALD J. TRUMP, President of the United States of
America, by virtue of the authority vested in me by the Constitution and
the laws of the United States, do hereby proclaim April 26, 2018, as
World Intellectual Property Day. I encourage Americans to observe this
day with events and educational programs that celebrate the benefits of
intellectual property to our economy and our country.
IN WITNESS WHEREOF, I have hereunto set my hand this twenty-sixth day of
April, in the year of our Lord two thousand eighteen, and of the
Independence of the United States of America the two hundred and forty-
second.
DONALD J. TRUMP
Proclamation 9730 of April 27, 2018
National Small Business Week, 2018
By the President of the United States of America
A Proclamation
During Small Business Week, we recognize the ingenuity of the American
spirit and the renewed promise of the American Dream. America is a
country of innovators, entrepreneurs, and builders. Our Nation's
strength is derived from our people's initiative and desire to create a
better tomorrow for our country through hard work and determination.
Small businesses are at the heart of our Nation. Our country's 30
million small businesses employ nearly 58 million Americans--48 percent
of the labor force. Each year, small businesses create two-out-of-three
net new, private-sector jobs in the United States. For this reason, my
Administration worked with the Congress to enact a tax relief plan that
provides small businesses with hundreds of billions in additional tax
cuts. Moreover, we remain focused on eliminating unnecessary and unduly
burdensome regulations, which hurt hardworking Americans. Across the
Nation, we are enabling entrepreneurs to invest more of their time and
hard-earned profits
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into growing their businesses and delivering better value for American
consumers.
As we usher in a new era of American prosperity, my Administration will
continue to implement a pro-growth agenda based on policies that
champion small business creation and growth, giving more Americans the
opportunity to start, scale, and succeed in businesses of their own. We
will ensure trade deals are fair and reciprocal, cutting the barriers
that prevent American producers from selling their products abroad. We
are protecting our economic interests and intellectual property by
investing in our Nation's cybersecurity, making sure our workforce has
the education, skills, and training that small business owners demand,
and investing in our country's infrastructure to improve productivity
and the ability to transport goods and services.
This week, we celebrate all the entrepreneurs who have taken a risk to
start and grow a small business. They are driven by a belief that they
can do something better, smarter, and more efficient than what has been
done before. They make our neighborhoods vibrant places to live and
work. They invest in their neighbors and employ millions of Americans.
When they succeed, we all succeed.
NOW, THEREFORE, I, DONALD J. TRUMP, President of the United States of
America, by virtue of the authority vested in me by the Constitution and
the laws of the United States, do hereby proclaim April 29 through May
5, 2018, as Small Business Week. I call upon all Americans to recognize
the critical contributions of America's entrepreneurs and small business
owners as they grow our Nation's economy.
IN WITNESS WHEREOF, I have hereunto set my hand this twenty-seventh day
of April, in the year of our Lord two thousand eighteen, and of the
Independence of the United States of America the two hundred and forty-
second.
DONALD J. TRUMP
Proclamation 9731 of April 30, 2018
Jewish American Heritage Month, 2018
By the President of the United States of America
A Proclamation
During Jewish American Heritage Month, we celebrate the profound
contributions that the Jewish faith and its traditions have had on our
Nation. Two hundred years ago, in April 1818, Mordecai Noah delivered
his famous discourse before the members of America's first synagogue,
Congregation Shearith Israel, upon the consecration of their new house
of worship. Reflecting on Jewish history as well as on the unique rights
and privileges afforded to American Jews, Noah proclaimed that, ``for
the first time in eighteen centuries, it may be said that the Jew feels
he was born equal, and is entitled to equal protection; he can now
breathe freely.''
Jewish Americans have helped guide the moral character of our Nation.
They have maintained a strong commitment to engage deeply in American
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society while also preserving their historic values and traditions.
Their passion for social justice and showing kindness to strangers is
rooted in the beliefs that God created all people in his image and that
we all deserve dignity and peace. These beliefs have inspired Jewish
Americans to build mutual-support societies, hospitals, and educational
institutions that have enabled them and their fellow Americans to
advance American society. Jewish Americans marched for civil rights in
Selma and fought for the freedom of their brethren behind the Iron
Curtain. Through their actions, they have made the world a better place.
The contributions of the Jewish people to American society are
innumerable, strengthening our Nation and making it more prosperous.
American Jews have proudly served our country in all branches of
government, from local to Federal, and they have defended our freedom
while serving in the United States Armed Forces. The indelible marks
that American Jews have left on literature, music, cinema, and the arts
have enriched the American soul. In their enduring tradition of
generosity, Jewish Americans have established some of the largest
philanthropic and volunteer networks in the Nation, providing
humanitarian aid and social services to those in need at home and
abroad, acting as a ``light unto the nations.'' Universities and other
institutions around the country proudly display Nobel prizes won by
Jewish Americans in the fields of medicine, chemistry, physics, and
economics.
In reaction to Mordecai Noah's 1818 discourse, Thomas Jefferson wrote
that American laws protect ``our religious as they do our civil rights
by putting all on an equal footing.'' The American Jewish community is a
shining example of how enshrining freedom of religion and protecting the
rights of minorities can strengthen a nation. Through their rich culture
and heritage, the Jewish people have triumphed over adversity and
enhanced our country. For this and many other reasons, the American
Jewish community is deserving of our respect, recognition, and
gratitude.
NOW, THEREFORE, I, DONALD J. TRUMP, President of the United States of
America, by virtue of the authority vested in me by the Constitution and
the laws of the United States, do hereby proclaim May 2018 as Jewish
American Heritage Month. I call upon all Americans to celebrate the
heritage and contributions of American Jews and to observe this month
with appropriate programs, activities, and ceremonies.
IN WITNESS WHEREOF, I have hereunto set my hand this thirtieth day of
April, in the year of our Lord two thousand eighteen, and of the
Independence of the United States of America the two hundred and forty-
second.
DONALD J. TRUMP
Proclamation 9732 of April 30, 2018
Law Day, U.S.A., 2018
By the President of the United States of America
A Proclamation
On Law Day, we celebrate our Nation's heritage of liberty, justice, and
equality under the law. This heritage is embodied most powerfully in our
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Constitution, the longest surviving document of its kind. The
Constitution established a unique structure of government that has
ensured to our country the blessings of liberty through law for nearly
229 years.
The Framers of our Constitution created a government with distinct and
independent branches--the Legislative, the Executive, and the Judicial--
because they recognized the risks of concentrating power in one
authority. As James Madison wrote, ``the accumulation of all powers,
legislative, executive, and judiciary, in the same hands . . . may
justly be pronounced the very definition of tyranny.'' By separating the
powers of government into three co-equal branches and giving each branch
certain powers to check the others, the Constitution provides a
framework in which the rule of law has flourished.
The importance of the rule of law can be seen throughout our Nation's
history. This year marks the 150th anniversary of the ratification of
the Fourteenth Amendment to our Constitution. The Fourteenth Amendment
prohibits States from denying persons the equal protection of the laws
or depriving them of life, liberty, or property without due process of
law. The commitment to the rule of law that led the country to ratify
that Amendment was no less powerful than the commitment to the rule of
law that led the country to ratify the original Constitution.
That commitment to the rule of law lives on today. It drives the debates
we see around the country about the growth of the administrative state
and regulatory authority, and about the unfortunate trend of district
court rulings that exceed traditional limits on the judicial power. We
also see that commitment in the people's demand that their
representatives comply with the Constitution, and in the Representatives
and Senators themselves who take seriously their oaths to support and
defend the Constitution of the United States.
President Dwight D. Eisenhower first commemorated Law Day in 1958 to
celebrate our Nation's roots in the principles of liberty and guaranteed
fundamental rights of individual citizens under the law. Law Day
recognizes that we govern ourselves in accordance with the rule of law
rather according to the whims of an elite few or the dictates of
collective will. Through law, we have ensured liberty. We should not,
and do not, take that success for granted. On this 60th annual
observance of Law Day, let us rededicate ourselves to the rule of law as
the best means to secure, as the Preamble to our Constitution so wisely
states, ``the Blessings of Liberty to ourselves and our Posterity.''
NOW, THEREFORE, I, DONALD J. TRUMP, President of the United States of
America, in accordance with Public Law 87-20, as amended, do hereby
proclaim May 1, 2018, as Law Day, U.S.A. I urge all Americans, including
government officials, to observe this day by reflecting upon the
importance of the rule of law in our Nation and displaying the flag of
the United States in support of this national observance; and I
especially urge the legal profession, the press, and the radio,
television, and media industries to promote and to participate in the
observance of this day.
IN WITNESS WHEREOF, I have hereunto set my hand this thirtieth day of
April, in the year of our Lord two thousand eighteen, and of the
Independence of the United States of America the two hundred and forty-
second.
DONALD J. TRUMP
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Proclamation 9733 of April 30, 2018
Asian American and Pacific Islander Heritage Month, 2018
By the President of the United States of America
A Proclamation
Americans of Asian and Pacific Islander descent have contributed
immeasurably to our Nation's development and diversity as a people.
During Asian American and Pacific Islander Heritage Month, we recognize
their tremendous contributions, which have helped strengthen our
communities, industries, Armed Forces, national security, and
institutions of governance. Through their industriousness and love of
country, our Nation has enjoyed the privileges and enrichments of
multiple innovations and societal advancements.
Indian American Kalpana Chawla was the first woman of Indian descent to
fly in space, and became an American hero for her devotion to the Space
Shuttle program and its various missions transporting cargo and crew to
and from the International Space Station. For her achievements, the
Congress posthumously awarded her the Congressional Space Medal of
Honor, and the National Aeronautics and Space Administration (NASA)
posthumously awarded her the NASA Space Flight Medal and the NASA
Distinguished Service Medal. Ms. Chawla's courage and passion continue
to serve as an inspiration for millions of American girls who dream of
one day becoming astronauts. Susan Ahn Cuddy, who was the daughter of
the first Korean couple to immigrate to the United States, also uplifted
the Nation through strong work ethic, an unwavering love of country, and
a steadfast devotion to her life mission, even in the face of great
adversity. She was the first Asian-American woman to join the U.S. Navy.
During World War II, she excelled as a code breaker and became the first
female aerial gunnery officer in the Naval Forces. Lieutenant Cuddy
would go on to further serve her country as an intelligence analyst at
the National Security Agency.
America is a country that values hard work, an honest living, and a
commitment to the ideals of life, liberty, and the pursuit of happiness.
For these reasons, America cherishes its connections with the Indo-
Pacific region, which shares an appreciation for these principles.
Americans of Asian and Pacific Islander heritage help to reinforce these
relationships, which are stronger today than ever before. As President,
I have visited and renewed ties with countries from which many proud
Americans hail, including Japan, South Korea, China, Vietnam, and the
Philippines. During my visits to these countries, I shared my vision for
continued prosperity, peace, and security through a free and open Indo-
Pacific region. It is clear that a renewed sense of our common purpose
and goals has consolidated and strengthened our economic, cultural, and
security relationships.
This month, and every month, we honor the more than 20 million Asian
Americans and Pacific Islanders who call America home, including those
living in Guam, American Samoa, and the Commonwealth of the Northern
Marianas, and we salute those who have served and are currently serving
our Nation in the Armed Forces. Together, we will continue to make our
country more prosperous and secure for all Americans.
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NOW, THEREFORE, I, DONALD J. TRUMP, President of the United States of
America, by virtue of the authority vested in me by the Constitution and
the laws of the United States, do hereby proclaim May 2018 as Asian
American and Pacific Islander Heritage Month. The Congress, by Public
Law 102-450, as amended, has also designated the month of May each year
as ``Asian/Pacific American Heritage Month.'' I encourage all Americans
to learn more about those of Asian American, Native Hawaiian, and
Pacific Islander heritage, and to observe this month with appropriate
programs and activities.
IN WITNESS WHEREOF, I have hereunto set my hand this thirtieth day of
April, in the year of our Lord two thousand eighteen, and of the
Independence of the United States of America the two hundred and forty-
second.
DONALD J. TRUMP
Proclamation 9734 of April 30, 2018
National Foster Care Month, 2018
By the President of the United States of America
A Proclamation
During National Foster Care Month, we reflect on the dedication of
foster and kinship caregivers, faith-based and community organizations,
and child welfare professionals who are improving the lives of children
and youth in foster care throughout the country. Our Nation is deeply
indebted to these selfless and compassionate Americans. We also observe
this month, with sadness, the plight of innocent children who are in
foster care because their lives have been disrupted by neglect or abuse.
Providing a stable, secure, and nurturing home environment is one of the
greatest gifts a foster parent or guardian can give a child. This
critical investment in their well-being, safety, and sense of belonging
brings precious hope to children in need. We acknowledge, with
gratitude, the tremendous sacrifices made by our Nation's foster
families as they open their hearts and lives and provide secure and
supportive homes for the hundreds of thousands of infants, children, and
youth in foster care.
We also take this opportunity to acknowledge that there is still much
more we can do to prevent the abuse and neglect that forces children
into foster care placements. For the fourth consecutive year, the number
of children placed in foster care has increased, driven in part by the
opioid crisis and drug abuse. My Administration is dedicated to bringing
help and healing to families threatened by addiction so that parents and
children can stay together in a safe and stable home environment.
In February, I signed into law the Family First Prevention Services Act,
a law that aims to keep children at home and out of foster care by
allowing States to use matching funds from the Federal Government for
substance abuse prevention and treatment, mental health services, family
counseling, and parenting-skills training. When it becomes necessary to
place children or youth in foster care, this new law gives States
incentives to reduce the placement of children in congregate care in
favor of more desirable family atmospheres.
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We are blessed that our country is filled with generous individuals and
families who willingly welcome children in need into their homes so that
they can experience loving guardianship and some of the joys of family
life. Many of these heroic families provide foster care for children
with complex medical and challenging psychological and behavioral needs.
This month is an opportunity to raise awareness about the increasing
number of children and youth entering foster care and to encourage
Americans to invest in the lives of some of our Nation's most vulnerable
children and families.
NOW, THEREFORE, I, DONALD J. TRUMP, President of the United States of
America, by virtue of the authority vested in me by the Constitution and
the laws of the United States, do hereby proclaim May 2018 as National
Foster Care Month. I call upon all Americans to observe this month by
taking time to help children and youth in foster care, and to recognize
the commitment of those who touch their lives, particularly celebrating
their foster parents and other caregivers.
IN WITNESS WHEREOF, I have hereunto set my hand this thirtieth day of
April, in the year of our Lord two thousand eighteen, and of the
Independence of the United States of America the two hundred and forty-
second.
DONALD J. TRUMP
Proclamation 9735 of April 30, 2018
National Mental Health Awareness Month, 2018
By the President of the United States of America
A Proclamation
During the month of May, we observe National Mental Health Awareness
Month and reaffirm our commitment to improving the overall health and
well-being of our Nation. America has made tremendous strides in
providing treatment and recovery support services for individuals who
experience mental illnesses. Yet sadly, stigma and misconceptions about
mental illness persist. The negative stereotypes surrounding mental
illness deter people who may experience these disorders from getting
help that can improve their lives and their ability to achieve their
full potential.
Approximately one in five Americans experiences a mental illness, yet
only about one third of them will access treatment. For this reason, my
fiscal year 2019 budget request to the Congress includes $10 billion in
new funding to combat the opioid epidemic and address serious mental
illness. This funding will improve access to evidence-based treatment
services for those who are seriously mentally ill. My budget also
requests new funding for the Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services
Administration to ensure more adults with serious mental illness receive
Assertive Community Treatment, an evidence-based practice that provides
a comprehensive array of services to reduce costly hospitalizations.
Additionally, my budget maintains funding for the Community Mental
Health Services Block Grant, which helps ensure that individuals with
serious mental illness receive appropriate treatment in a timely manner.
Further, it includes new targeted investments to help divert individuals
with serious mental illnesses from
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the criminal justice system and into treatment. Finally, it funds
important suicide prevention activities.
As part of an ongoing effort to improve the quality and availability of
treatment for people with mental illnesses in our healthcare systems, I
appointed the first Assistant Secretary of Mental Health and Substance
Use to ensure that all agencies are working together to increase access
to the best treatment and recovery services possible. This will
accelerate research and innovation through the Department of Health and
Human Services and other executive departments and agencies.
Additionally, we have launched the inaugural Interdepartmental Serious
Mental Illness Coordinating Committee, which will improve the lives of
individuals and families who have been affected by serious mental
illness. This Committee will coordinate services across multiple
agencies and will serve as a national model to improve access to
evidence-based treatment and services most needed by persons with severe
mental illness or those who are seriously disturbed emotionally.
This month, and always, we pledge to strive to eliminate the stigma of
mental illness by increasing awareness for all Americans that these
illnesses are common and treatable, and that recovery is possible.
Through these efforts, our neighbors, co-workers, family, and friends
affected by mental illness will know that there is hope for recovery and
hope for healthier, more productive lives.
NOW, THEREFORE, I, DONALD J. TRUMP, President of the United States of
America, by virtue of the authority vested in me by the Constitution and
the laws of the United States do hereby proclaim May 2018 as National
Mental Health Awareness Month. I call upon all Americans to support
citizens suffering from mental illness, raise awareness of mental health
conditions through appropriate programs and activities, and commit our
Nation to innovative prevention, diagnosis, and treatment.
IN WITNESS WHEREOF, I have hereunto set my hand this thirtieth day of
April, in the year of our Lord two thousand eighteen, and of the
Independence of the United States of America the two hundred and forty-
second.
DONALD J. TRUMP
Proclamation 9736 of April 30, 2018
Older Americans Month, 2018
By the President of the United States of America
A Proclamation
During Older Americans Month, we recognize and celebrate those Americans
who have spent decades providing for the next generation and building
the greatness of our Nation. Our country and our communities are strong
today because of the care and dedication of our elders. Their unique
perspectives and experiences have endowed us with valuable wisdom and
guidance, and we commit to learning from them and ensuring their safety
and comfort.
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Older Americans play critical roles in helping support their adult
children, grandchildren, and extended families. They work and volunteer
for businesses and organizations that drive our economy and serve our
communities. Most importantly, our senior citizens mentor future
generations and instill core American values in them. Their guidance
preserves our heritage and the invaluable lessons of the past.
My Administration is focused on the priorities of our Nation's seniors.
The Department of Justice, for example, is focused on protecting seniors
from fraud and abuse. My Administration is also committed to protecting
the Social Security system so that seniors who have contributed to the
system can receive benefits from it. We are also dedicated to improving
healthcare, including by increasing the quality of care our veterans
receive through the Department of Veterans Affairs and by lowering
prescription drug prices for millions of Americans.
As a Nation, we are grateful to older Americans for all they have done
to build up and sustain our families and communities. Senior citizens
deserve to be treated with respect, to have their needs met, and to age
with dignity. This month, we recommit ourselves to ensure that older
Americans are able to navigate financial and physical obstacles that
could stand in the way of joyful and meaningful golden years.
NOW, THEREFORE, I, DONALD J. TRUMP, President of the United States of
America, by virtue of the authority vested in me by the Constitution and
the laws of the United States, do hereby proclaim May 2018 as Older
Americans Month. I call upon all Americans to honor our elders,
acknowledge their contributions, care for those in need, and reaffirm
our country's commitment to older Americans this month and throughout
the year.
IN WITNESS WHEREOF, I have hereunto set my hand this thirtieth day of
April, in the year of our Lord two thousand eighteen, and of the
Independence of the United States of America the two hundred and forty-
second.
DONALD J. TRUMP
Proclamation 9737 of April 30, 2018
National Physical Fitness and Sports Month, 2018
By the President of the United States of America
A Proclamation
During National Physical Fitness and Sports Month, we renew our
commitment to living healthier and more active lifestyles, and
acknowledge the positive difference that sports make in our society.
Setting time aside each day to exercise improves both mental health and
overall quality of life. In addition to the health benefits,
participation in sports builds good character, teaches the value of
teamwork, reinforces self-discipline, and promotes leadership.
Involvement in both team and individual sports offers countless benefits
to the general well-being of children, allowing them to gain knowledge
of the
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connection between effort and success, and enhancing their academic,
economic, and social prospects. Studies have shown that children who are
involved in sports have greater self-discipline, higher self-esteem, and
are better at working with others. They are also more likely to attend
college and less likely to commit a crime or suffer from mental or
physical health problems. Similar research suggests that individuals who
have participated in sports are more likely to excel in the workplace
and earn higher wages than their peers who did not compete in athletics.
In recent years, unfortunately, America has seen a decline in youth
sports participation, particularly among young girls and children from
economically distressed areas. For this reason, in February, I signed an
Executive Order regarding sports, fitness, and nutrition. The order
establishes a Presidential council focused on the critical importance of
sports in increasing the physical fitness and positive life outcomes of
our Nation's youth. This council is charged with identifying ways to
expand access to youth sports and ensuring American children from all
zip codes can compete if they desire. The Executive Order emphasizes my
Administration's commitment to encouraging youth sports participation
throughout the United States, so that we can strengthen the next
generation of American leaders and lift up our communities.
Routine physical activity also offers extraordinary health benefits for
individuals of all ages. Engaging in regular physical activity can
reduce risk of developing heart disease, type 2 diabetes, and even
certain types of cancers. It also builds bone and muscle strength,
reducing the risk of injuries. In children six years and older, regular
engagement in 60 minutes or more of physical activity per day has been
shown to lower the risk of obesity, while improving heart, muscular, and
bone health. A routine exercise plan can even assist in reducing
symptoms of depression and improving mental health. Therefore, I
encourage all Americans to develop and maintain a physical fitness plan
that helps them fulfill their fitness goals and achieve a healthier
overall lifestyle.
At the root of a healthy America are healthy citizens. This month, we
celebrate and promote the benefits of physical activity and recognize
those selfless individuals who volunteer their time and resources to
make it possible for our Nation's youth to participate in sports
programs. I encourage all Americans to find a sport or to adopt an
exercise routine that allows them to reap the numerous benefits of an
active lifestyle. Together, we can invest in a healthier and stronger
America.
NOW, THEREFORE, I, DONALD J. TRUMP, President of the United States of
America, by virtue of the authority vested in me by the Constitution and
the laws of the United States, do hereby proclaim May 2018 as National
Physical Fitness and Sports Month. I call upon the people of the United
States to make physical activity and sports participation a priority in
their lives.
IN WITNESS WHEREOF, I have hereunto set my hand this thirtieth day of
April, in the year of our Lord two thousand eighteen, and of the
Independence of the United States of America the two hundred and forty-
second.
DONALD J. TRUMP
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Proclamation 9738 of April 30, 2018
Loyalty Day, 2018
By the President of the United States of America
A Proclamation
On Loyalty Day, we reflect with humility and gratitude upon the freedoms
we hold dear, and we reaffirm our allegiance to our Nation and its
founding principles. We cherish our system of self-government, whereby
each American citizen is free to exercise their God-given and
inalienable rights to life, liberty, and the pursuit of happiness. We
honor and defend our Constitution, which constrains the power of
government and allows us freely to exercise these rights. We also
recognize the great responsibility that accompanies a free people and
vow to preserve our hard-won liberty. For we know, as President Ronald
Reagan once said, that ``freedom is never more than one generation away
from extinction.''
This Loyalty Day, we remember and honor the thousands of Americans who
have laid down their lives to protect and defend our Nation's beautiful
flag, from those who battled on Bunker Hill to those who sailed at
Midway. These brave men and women fought and died to ensure that the
United States of America continues to shine as a beacon of hope and
freedom around the world. America's light will continue to shine because
our Government is built on the propositions that government derives its
just power from the consent of the governed and that government exists
for the purpose of protecting the individual rights of its citizens.
This makes our Nation exceptional. Through devotion and sacrifice, each
new generation has preserved these rights for posterity. It now falls to
us to continue this legacy.
As we have since our Nation's founding, Americans today continue to
strengthen the fabric of our Nation. The men and women of our Armed
Forces courageously confront our enemies, who seek to do us harm and to
destroy our way of life. Our first responders valiantly rush toward
danger to save lives and aid those in need, often at great personal
risk. Parents and teachers prepare our youth to defend our unique
heritage and our rights. Our Nation's entrepreneurs and business owners
are rewarded by how well they serve others--a remarkable feature of our
free market system. The valued virtue of selfless service that permeates
American life exemplifies our proud loyalty to our country and fellow
citizens.
To express our country's loyalty to individual liberties, to limited
government, and to the inherent dignity of every human being, the
Congress, by Public Law 85-529, as amended, has designated May 1 of each
year as ``Loyalty Day.'' On this day, we honor the United States of
America and those who uphold its values, particularly those who have
fought and continue to fight to defend the freedom our Constitution
affords us.
NOW, THEREFORE, I, DONALD J. TRUMP, President of the United States of
America, do hereby proclaim May 1, 2018, as Loyalty Day. I call on all
Americans to observe this day with appropriate ceremonies in our schools
and other public places, including recitation of the Pledge of
Allegiance to the Flag of the United States of America. I also call upon
all Government officials to display the flag of the United States on all
Government buildings and grounds on that day.
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IN WITNESS WHEREOF, I have hereunto set my hand this thirtieth day of
April, in the year of our Lord two thousand eighteen, and of the
Independence of the United States of America the two hundred and forty-
second.
DONALD J. TRUMP
Proclamation 9739 of April 30, 2018
Adjusting Imports of Aluminum Into the United States
By the President of the United States of America
A Proclamation
1. On January 19, 2018, the Secretary of Commerce (Secretary)
transmitted to me a report on his investigation into the effect of
imports of aluminum articles on the national security of the United
States under section 232 of the Trade Expansion Act of 1962, as amended
(19 U.S.C. 1862).
2. In Proclamation 9704 of March 8, 2018 (Adjusting Imports of Aluminum
Into the United States), I concurred in the Secretary's finding that
aluminum articles are being imported into the United States in such
quantities and under such circumstances as to threaten to impair the
national security of the United States, and decided to adjust the
imports of aluminum articles, as defined in clause 1 of Proclamation
9704, by imposing a 10 percent ad valorem tariff on such articles
imported from all countries except Canada and Mexico. I further stated
that any country with which we have a security relationship is welcome
to discuss with the United States alternative ways to address the
threatened impairment of the national security caused by imports from
that country, and noted that, should the United States and any such
country arrive at a satisfactory alternative means to address the threat
to the national security such that I determine that imports from that
country no longer threaten to impair the national security, I may remove
or modify the restriction on aluminum articles imports from that country
and, if necessary, adjust the tariff as it applies to other countries,
as the national security interests of the United States require.
3. In Proclamation 9710 of March 22, 2018 (Adjusting Imports of Aluminum
Into the United States), I noted the continuing discussions with the
Argentine Republic (Argentina), the Commonwealth of Australia
(Australia), the Federative Republic of Brazil (Brazil), Canada, Mexico,
the Republic of Korea (South Korea), and the European Union (EU) on
behalf of its member countries, on satisfactory alternative means to
address the threatened impairment to the national security by imports of
aluminum articles from those countries. Recognizing that each of these
countries and the EU has an important security relationship with the
United States, I determined that the necessary and appropriate means to
address the threat to national security posed by imports of aluminum
articles from these countries was to continue the ongoing discussions
and to exempt aluminum articles imports from these countries from the
tariff proclaimed in Proclamation 9704 until May 1, 2018.
4. The United States has agreed in principle with Argentina, Australia,
and Brazil on satisfactory alternative means to address the threatened
impairment to our national security posed by aluminum articles imported
from
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these countries. I have determined that the necessary and appropriate
means to address the threat to national security posed by imports of
aluminum articles from Argentina, Australia, and Brazil is to extend the
temporary exemption of these countries from the tariff proclaimed in
Proclamation 9704, in order to finalize the details of these
satisfactory alternative means to address the threatened impairment to
our national security posed by aluminum articles imported from these
countries. In my judgment, and for the reasons I stated in paragraph 10
of Proclamation 9710, these discussions will be most productive if
aluminum articles from Argentina, Australia, and Brazil remain exempt
from the tariff proclaimed in Proclamation 9704, until the details can
be finalized and implemented by proclamation. Because the United States
has agreed in principle with these countries, in my judgment, it is
unnecessary to set an expiration date for the exemptions. Nevertheless,
if the satisfactory alternative means are not finalized shortly, I will
consider re-imposing the tariff.
5. The United States is continuing discussions with Canada, Mexico, and
the EU. I have determined that the necessary and appropriate means to
address the threat to the national security posed by imports of aluminum
articles from these countries is to continue these discussions and to
extend the temporary exemption of these countries from the tariff
proclaimed in Proclamation 9704, at least at this time. In my judgment,
and for the reasons I stated in paragraph 10 of Proclamation 9710, these
discussions will be most productive if aluminum articles from these
countries remain exempt from the tariff proclaimed in Proclamation 9704.
6. For the reasons I stated in paragraph 11 of Proclamation 9710,
however, the tariff imposed by Proclamation 9704 remains an important
first step in ensuring the economic stability of our domestic aluminum
industry and removing the threatened impairment of the national
security. As a result, unless I determine by further proclamation that
the United States has reached a satisfactory alternative means to remove
the threatened impairment to the national security by imports of
aluminum articles from Canada, Mexico, and the member countries of the
EU, the tariff set forth in clause 2 of Proclamation 9704 shall be
effective June 1, 2018, for these countries.
7. I have determined that, in light of the ongoing discussions that may
result in long-term exclusions from the tariff proclaimed in
Proclamation 9704, it is necessary and appropriate, at this time, to
maintain the current tariff level as it applies to other countries.
8. Section 232 of the Trade Expansion Act of 1962, as amended,
authorizes the President to adjust the imports of an article and its
derivatives that are being imported into the United States in such
quantities or under such circumstances as to threaten to impair the
national security.
9. Section 604 of the Trade Act of 1974, as amended (19 U.S.C. 2483),
authorizes the President to embody in the Harmonized Tariff Schedule of
the United States (HTSUS) the substance of statutes affecting import
treatment, and actions thereunder, including the removal, modification,
continuance, or imposition of any rate of duty or other import
restriction.
NOW, THEREFORE, I, DONALD J. TRUMP, President of the United States of
America, by the authority vested in me by the Constitution and the laws
of the United States of America, including section 232 of the Trade
Expansion Act of 1962, as amended, section 301 of title 3, United States
Code,
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and section 604 of the Trade Act of 1974, as amended, do hereby proclaim
as follows:
(1) Imports of all aluminum articles from Argentina, Australia, and
Brazil shall be exempt from the duty established in clause 2 of
Proclamation 9704, as amended by clause 1 of Proclamation 9710. Imports
of all aluminum articles from Canada, Mexico, and the member countries
of the EU shall be exempt from the duty established in clause 2 of
Proclamation 9704 until 12:01 a.m. eastern daylight time on June 1,
2018. Further, clause 2 of Proclamation 9704, as amended by clause 1 of
Proclamation 9710, is also amended by striking the last two sentences
and inserting in lieu thereof the following two sentences: ``Except as
otherwise provided in this proclamation, or in notices published
pursuant to clause 3 of this proclamation, all aluminum articles imports
specified in the Annex shall be subject to an additional 10 percent ad
valorem rate of duty with respect to goods entered for consumption, or
withdrawn from warehouse for consumption, as follows: (a) on or after
12:01 a.m. eastern daylight time on March 23, 2018, from all countries
except Argentina, Australia, Brazil, Canada, Mexico, South Korea, and
the member countries of the European Union, (b) on or after 12:01 a.m.
eastern daylight time on May 1, 2018, from all countries except
Argentina, Australia, Brazil, Canada, Mexico, and the member countries
of the European Union, and (c) on or after 12:01 a.m. eastern daylight
time on June 1, 2018, from all countries except Argentina, Australia,
and Brazil. This rate of duty, which is in addition to any other duties,
fees, exactions, and charges applicable to such imported aluminum
articles, shall apply to imports of aluminum articles from each country
as specified in the preceding sentence.''
(2) The exemption afforded to aluminum articles from Canada, Mexico,
and the member countries of the EU shall apply only to aluminum articles
of such countries entered for consumption, or withdrawn from warehouse
for consumption, through the close of May 31, 2018, at which time such
countries shall be deleted from the article description of heading
9903.85.01 of the HTSUS.
(3) Clause 5 of Proclamation 9710 is amended by inserting the phrase
``, except those eligible for admission under ``domestic status'' as
defined in 19 CFR 146.43, which is subject to the duty imposed pursuant
to Proclamation 9704, as amended by Proclamation 9710,'' after the words
``Any aluminum article'' in the first and second sentences.
(4) Aluminum articles shall not be subject upon entry for
consumption to the duty established in clause 2 of Proclamation 9704, as
amended by clause 1 of this proclamation, merely by reason of
manufacture in a U.S. foreign trade zone. However, aluminum articles
admitted to a U.S. foreign trade zone in ``privileged foreign status''
pursuant to clause 5 of Proclamation 9710, as amended by clause 3 of
this proclamation, shall retain that status consistent with 19 CFR
146.41(e).
(5) No drawback shall be available with respect to the duties
imposed on any aluminum article pursuant to Proclamation 9704, as
amended by clause 1 of this proclamation.
(6) The Secretary, in consultation with U.S. Customs and Border
Protection of the Department of Homeland Security and other relevant
executive departments and agencies, shall revise the HTSUS so that it
conforms to
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the amendments and effective dates directed in this proclamation. The
Secretary shall publish any such modification to the HTSUS in the
Federal Register.
(7) Any provision of previous proclamations and Executive Orders
that is inconsistent with the actions taken in this proclamation is
superseded to the extent of such inconsistency.
IN WITNESS WHEREOF, I have hereunto set my hand this thirtieth day of
April, in the year of our Lord two thousand eighteen, and of the
Independence of the United States of America the two hundred and forty-
second.
DONALD J. TRUMP
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Proclamation 9740 of April 30, 2018
Adjusting Imports of Steel Into the United States
By the President of the United States of America
A Proclamation
1. On January 11, 2018, the Secretary of Commerce (Secretary)
transmitted to me a report on his investigation into the effect of
imports of steel mill articles on the national security of the United
States under section 232 of the Trade Expansion Act of 1962, as amended
(19 U.S.C. 1862).
2. In Proclamation 9705 of March 8, 2018 (Adjusting Imports of Steel
Into the United States), I concurred in the Secretary's finding that
steel mill articles are being imported into the United States in such
quantities and under such circumstances as to threaten to impair the
national security of the United States, and decided to adjust the
imports of steel mill articles, as defined in clause 1 of Proclamation
9705, as amended by clause 8 of Proclamation 9711 of March 22, 2018
(Adjusting Imports of Steel Into the United States) (steel articles), by
imposing a 25 percent ad valorem tariff on such articles imported from
all countries except Canada and Mexico. I further stated that any
country with which we have a security relationship is welcome to discuss
with the United States alternative ways to address the threatened
impairment of the national security caused by imports from that country,
and noted that, should the United States and any such country arrive at
a satisfactory alternative means to address the threat to the national
security such that I determine that imports from that country no longer
threaten to impair the national security, I may remove or modify the
restriction on steel articles imports from that country and, if
necessary, adjust the tariff as it applies to other countries, as the
national security interests of the United States require.
3. In Proclamation 9711, I noted the continuing discussions with the
Argentine Republic (Argentina), the Commonwealth of Australia
(Australia), the Federative Republic of Brazil (Brazil), Canada, Mexico,
the Republic of Korea (South Korea), and the European Union (EU) on
behalf of its member countries, on satisfactory alternative means to
address the threatened impairment to the national security by imports of
steel articles from those countries. Recognizing that each of these
countries and the EU has an important security relationship with the
United States, I determined that the necessary and appropriate means to
address the threat to national security posed by imports of steel
articles from these countries was to continue the ongoing discussions
and to exempt steel articles imports from these countries from the
tariff proclaimed in Proclamation 9705 until May 1, 2018.
4. The United States has successfully concluded discussions with South
Korea on satisfactory alternative means to address the threatened
impairment to our national security posed by steel articles imports from
South Korea. The United States and South Korea have agreed on a range of
measures, including measures to reduce excess steel production and
excess steel capacity, and measures that will contribute to increased
capacity utilization in the United States, including a quota that
restricts the quantity of steel articles imported into the United States
from South Korea. In my judgment,
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these measures will provide an effective, long-term alternative means to
address South Korea's contribution to the threatened impairment to our
national security by restraining steel articles exports to the United
States from South Korea, limiting transshipment, and discouraging excess
capacity and excess steel production. In light of this agreement, I have
determined that steel articles imports from South Korea will no longer
threaten to impair the national security and have decided to exclude
South Korea from the tariff proclaimed in Proclamation 9705. The United
States will monitor the implementation and effectiveness of the quota
and other measures agreed upon with South Korea in addressing our
national security needs, and I may revisit this determination, as
appropriate.
5. The United States has agreed in principle with Argentina, Australia,
and Brazil on satisfactory alternative means to address the threatened
impairment to our national security posed by steel articles imported
from these countries. I have determined that the necessary and
appropriate means to address the threat to national security posed by
imports of steel articles from Argentina, Australia, and Brazil is to
extend the temporary exemption of these countries from the tariff
proclaimed in Proclamation 9705, in order to finalize the details of
these satisfactory alternative means to address the threatened
impairment to our national security posed by steel articles imported
from these countries. In my judgment, and for the reasons I stated in
paragraph 10 of Proclamation 9711, these discussions will be most
productive if steel articles from Argentina, Australia, and Brazil
remain exempt from the tariff proclaimed in Proclamation 9705, until the
details can be finalized and implemented by proclamation. Because the
United States has agreed in principle with these countries, in my
judgment, it is unnecessary to set an expiration date for the
exemptions. Nevertheless, if the satisfactory alternative means are not
finalized shortly, I will consider re-imposing the tariff.
6. The United States is continuing discussions with Canada, Mexico, and
the EU. I have determined that the necessary and appropriate means to
address the threat to the national security posed by imports of steel
articles from these countries is to continue these discussions and to
extend the temporary exemption of these countries from the tariff
proclaimed in Proclamation 9705, at least at this time. In my judgment,
and for the reasons I stated in paragraph 10 of Proclamation 9711, these
discussions will be most productive if steel articles from these
countries remain exempt from the tariff proclaimed in Proclamation 9705.
7. For the reasons I stated in paragraph 11 of Proclamation 9711,
however, the tariff imposed by Proclamation 9705 remains an important
first step in ensuring the economic stability of our domestic steel
industry and removing the threatened impairment of the national
security. As a result, unless I determine by further proclamation that
the United States has reached a satisfactory alternative means to remove
the threatened impairment to the national security by imports of steel
articles from Canada, Mexico, and the member countries of the EU, the
tariff set forth in clause 2 of Proclamation 9705 shall be effective
June 1, 2018, for these countries.
8. In light of my determination to exclude, on a long-term basis, South
Korea from the tariff proclaimed in Proclamation 9705, I have considered
whether it is necessary and appropriate in light of our national
security interests to make any corresponding adjustments to the tariff
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clause 2 of Proclamation 9705 as it applies to other countries. I have
determined that, in light of the agreed-upon quota and other measures
with South Korea, the measures being finalized with Argentina,
Australia, and Brazil, and the ongoing discussions that may result in
further long-term exclusions from the tariff proclaimed in Proclamation
9705, it is necessary and appropriate, at this time, to maintain the
current tariff level as it applies to other countries.
9. Section 232 of the Trade Expansion Act of 1962, as amended,
authorizes the President to adjust the imports of an article and its
derivatives that are being imported into the United States in such
quantities or under such circumstances as to threaten to impair the
national security.
10. Section 604 of the Trade Act of 1974, as amended (19 U.S.C. 2483),
authorizes the President to embody in the Harmonized Tariff Schedule of
the United States (HTSUS) the substance of statutes affecting import
treatment, and actions thereunder, including the removal, modification,
continuance, or imposition of any rate of duty or other import
restriction.
NOW, THEREFORE, I, DONALD J. TRUMP, President of the United States of
America, by the authority vested in me by the Constitution and the laws
of the United States of America, including section 232 of the Trade
Expansion Act of 1962, as amended, section 301 of title 3, United States
Code, and section 604 of the Trade Act of 1974, as amended, do hereby
proclaim as follows:
(1) Imports of all steel articles from Argentina, Australia, Brazil,
and South Korea shall be exempt from the duty established in clause 2 of
Proclamation 9705, as amended by clause 1 of Proclamation 9711. Imports
of all steel articles from Canada, Mexico, and the member countries of
the EU shall be exempt from the duty established in clause 2 of
Proclamation 9705 until 12:01 a.m. eastern daylight time on June 1,
2018. Further, clause 2 of Proclamation 9705, as amended by clause 1 of
Proclamation 9711, is also amended by striking the last two sentences
and inserting in lieu thereof the following two sentences: ``Except as
otherwise provided in this proclamation, or in notices published
pursuant to clause 3 of this proclamation, all steel articles imports
specified in the Annex shall be subject to an additional 25 percent ad
valorem rate of duty with respect to goods entered for consumption, or
withdrawn from warehouse for consumption, as follows: (a) on or after
12:01 a.m. eastern daylight time on March 23, 2018, from all countries
except Argentina, Australia, Brazil, Canada, Mexico, South Korea, and
the member countries of the European Union, and (b) on or after 12:01
a.m. eastern daylight time on June 1, 2018, from all countries except
Argentina, Australia, Brazil, and South Korea. This rate of duty, which
is in addition to any other duties, fees, exactions, and charges
applicable to such imported steel articles, shall apply to imports of
steel articles from each country as specified in the preceding
sentence.''.
(2) In order to provide the quota treatment referred to in paragraph
4 of this proclamation to steel articles imports from South Korea, U.S.
Note 16 of subchapter III of chapter 99 of the HTSUS is amended as
provided for in Part A of the Annex to this proclamation. U.S. Customs
and Border Protection (CBP) of the Department of Homeland Security shall
implement this quota as soon as practicable, taking into account all
steel articles imports from South Korea since January 1, 2018.
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(3) The exemption afforded to steel articles from Canada, Mexico,
and the member countries of the EU shall apply only to steel articles of
such countries entered for consumption, or withdrawn from warehouse for
consumption, through the close of May 31, 2018, at which time such
countries shall be deleted from the article description of heading
9903.80.01 of the HTSUS.
(4) Clause 5 of Proclamation 9711 is amended by inserting the phrase
``, except those eligible for admission under ``domestic status'' as
defined in 19 CFR 146.43, which is subject to the duty imposed pursuant
to Proclamation 9705, as amended by Proclamation 9711,'' after the words
``Any steel article'' in the first and second sentences.
(5) Steel articles shall not be subject upon entry for consumption
to the duty established in clause 2 of Proclamation 9705, as amended by
clause 1 of this proclamation, merely by reason of manufacture in a U.S.
foreign trade zone. However, steel articles admitted to a U.S. foreign
trade zone in ``privileged foreign status'' pursuant to clause 5 of
Proclamation 9711, as amended by clause 4 of this proclamation, shall
retain that status consistent with 19 CFR 146.41(e).
(6) No drawback shall be available with respect to the duties
imposed on any steel article pursuant to Proclamation 9705, as amended
by clause 1 of this proclamation.
(7) The Secretary, in consultation with CBP and other relevant
executive departments and agencies, shall revise the HTSUS so that it
conforms to the amendments and effective dates directed in this
proclamation. The Secretary shall publish any such modification to the
HTSUS in the Federal Register.
(8) Any provision of previous proclamations and Executive Orders
that is inconsistent with the actions taken in this proclamation is
superseded to the extent of such inconsistency.
IN WITNESS WHEREOF, I have hereunto set my hand this thirtieth day of
April, in the year of our Lord two thousand eighteen, and of the
Independence of the United States of America the two hundred and forty-
second.
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Proclamation 9741 of May 3, 2018
National Day of Prayer, 2018
By the President of the United States of America
A Proclamation
On this National Day of Prayer, we join together to offer gratitude for
our many blessings and to acknowledge our need for divine wisdom,
guidance, and protection. Prayer, by which we affirm our dependence on
God, has long been fundamental to our pursuit of freedom, peace, unity,
and prosperity. Prayer sustains us and brings us comfort, hope, peace,
and strength. Therefore, we must cherish our spiritual foundation and
uphold our legacy of faith.
Prayer has been a source of guidance, strength, and wisdom since the
founding of our Republic. When the Continental Congress gathered in
Philadelphia to contemplate freedom from Great Britain, the delegates
prayed daily for guidance. Their efforts produced the Declaration of
Independence and its enumeration of the self-evident truths that we all
cherish today. We believe that all men and women are created equal and
endowed by their Creator with certain inalienable rights, including
life, liberty, and the pursuit of happiness. Prayer sustained us and
gave us the strength to endure the sacrifices and suffering of the
American Revolution and to temper the triumph of victory with humility
and gratitude. Notably, as one of its first acts, our newly formed
Congress appointed chaplains of the House of Representatives and Senate
so that all proceedings would begin with prayer.
As a Nation, we have continued to seek God in prayer, including in times
of conflict and darkness. At the height of World War II, President
Franklin D. Roosevelt called for prayer ``for the vision to see our way
clearly--to see the way that leads to a better life for ourselves and
for all our fellow men--and to the achievement of His will to peace on
earth.'' Decades later, following one of the darkest days in our
Nation's history, President George W. Bush offered this prayer for our
heartbroken country, mourning the precious souls who perished in the
terrorist attacks on September 11, 2001: ``We ask Almighty God to watch
over our Nation, and grant us patience and resolve in all that is to
come. We pray that He will comfort and console those who now walk in
sorrow. We thank Him for each life we now must mourn, and the promise of
a life to come.''
America has known peace, prosperity, war, and depression--and prayer has
sustained us through it all. May our Nation and our people never forget
the love, grace, and goodness of our Maker, and may our praise and
gratitude never cease. On this National Day of Prayer, let us come
together, all according to their faiths, to thank God for His many
blessings and ask for His continued guidance and strength.
In 1988, the Congress, by Public Law 100-307, as amended, called on the
President to issue each year a proclamation designating the first
Thursday in May as a National Day of Prayer, ``on which the people of
the United States may turn to God in prayer and meditation at churches,
in groups, and as individuals.''
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NOW, THEREFORE, I, DONALD J. TRUMP, President of the United States of
America, do hereby proclaim May 3 as a National Day of Prayer. I
encourage all Americans to observe this day, reflecting on the blessings
our Nation has received and the importance of prayer, with appropriate
programs, ceremonies, and activities in their houses of worship,
communities, and places of work, schools, and homes.
IN WITNESS WHEREOF, I have hereunto set my hand this third day of May,
in the year of our Lord two thousand eighteen, and of the Independence
of the United States of America the two hundred and forty-second.
DONALD J. TRUMP
Proclamation 9742 of May 4, 2018
National Charter Schools Week, 2018
By the President of the United States of America
A Proclamation
The first public charter school opened its doors in Saint Paul,
Minnesota, 26 years ago. Wanting to offer families more high-quality
education options, it was founded to promote accountability and
innovation, and to advance academic achievement. Now, 44 States, the
District of Columbia, and Puerto Rico have passed laws authorizing the
creation of charter schools, which are responsible for educating
millions of students nationwide. During National Charter Schools Week,
we celebrate the more than 7,000 charter schools across our country,
their teachers and administrators, and the students they serve.
My Administration has prioritized support for charter schools so that
more students have access to this valuable academic option. In my fiscal
year 2019 budget request, I called on the Congress to increase funding
for the Federal Charter Schools Program to $500 million. This program
strengthens State and local efforts to create and expand charter schools
to help meet the growing demand for this educational option and increase
charter schools' access to high-quality facilities.
Each child is blessed with unique talents and learns in different ways.
Charter schools enhance educational options for families and empower
teachers to explore innovative programs, alternative curricula, and
creative approaches to education to ensure that they meet their
students' individual needs. Charter schools provide educators the
flexibility to equip students with knowledge and skills that give them
the opportunity to achieve their academic goals and pursue successful
careers.
This week, we acknowledge the critical role charter schools play in
providing students with rigorous education that holds them to high
standards. A great education is the foundation for a better future for
students facing the demands and challenges of the 21st century. As a
Nation, we should continue to support and address their dreams in their
innovative efforts to help students reach their full potential.
NOW, THEREFORE, I, DONALD J. TRUMP, President of the United States of
America, by virtue of the authority vested in me by the Constitution and
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the laws of the United States, do hereby proclaim May 6 through May 12,
2018, as National Charter Schools Week. I commend our Nation's
successful public charter schools, teachers, and administrators, and I
call on States and communities to help students and empower parents and
families by supporting high-quality charter schools as an important
school choice option.
IN WITNESS WHEREOF, I have hereunto set my hand this fourth day of May,
in the year of our Lord two thousand eighteen, and of the Independence
of the United States of America the two hundred and forty-second.
DONALD J. TRUMP
Proclamation 9743 of May 4, 2018
National Hurricane Preparedness Week, 2018
By the President of the United States of America
A Proclamation
During National Hurricane Preparedness Week, I encourage everyone in
hurricane-prone areas to make all necessary preparations for the 2018
hurricane season, which starts this month in the Eastern Pacific and
next month in the Atlantic and Central Pacific. Hurricanes threaten the
lives of those in their paths and can cause serious damage to homes,
businesses, and communities. Having just endured last year one of the
most tragic and destructive hurricane seasons in our history, we know
all too well the critical need to be prepared to prevent and mitigate
hurricane-related harm.
Last year, three hurricanes of Category 4 or higher intensity tragically
inflicted immense damage on our communities when they made landfall in
the United States and its territories. These three landfalls occurred
within less than a month of each other, claiming lives and affecting
millions of Americans. Hurricane Harvey's record-breaking rainfall and
flooding caused nearly $125 billion of damage to southeastern Texas and
Louisiana, making it the second most costly storm on record. It was also
the first Category 4 hurricane to strike the United States or its
territories since 2004. Not long after, another Category 4 storm,
Hurricane Irma slammed into Florida and Puerto Rico. Less than two weeks
later, Hurricane Maria, the 10th most intense Atlantic hurricane on
record, devastated Puerto Rico and the U.S. Virgin Islands. Federal
support to those affected by the 2017 hurricane season was extensive, as
the Government delivered the largest ever disaster relief package to
States and territories in need.
The incredibly active hurricane season of 2017 showed us the various
ways hurricanes can affect lives and property. Storm surges can spread
miles inland from the coastline, claiming lives and destroying property.
Torrential rainfall, from both hurricanes and storms surrounding them,
can cause deadly and hazardous urban and river flooding that reaches far
inland. Winds can likewise cause significant property damage over large
areas. Other hurricane-related events, like tornadoes, can affect
communities well beyond the storm's path. Even if those hurricanes stay
hundreds of miles offshore, they can cause harm by generating dangerous
waves and rip currents in coastal areas.
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Being prepared is the key to minimizing hurricane-related harm. Everyone
should take steps now to prepare for this hurricane season. This
includes developing plans to stay current about the latest weather
developments. Last year, I signed the Weather Research and Forecasting
Innovation Act, which strengthens our weather forecasting capabilities.
I am proud that the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration is
well underway in implementing this Act and on the path to producing the
best weather forecasting model in the world.
As hurricane season begins, we must remind ourselves that there are no
substitutes for having emergency supplies and a well-prepared emergency
plan in place. Before this year's hurricane season begins, take the time
to sign up for emergency alerts, make plans for shelter and evacuation,
gather supplies for your emergency kit, check your insurance coverage
and document your property, strengthen your financial preparedness,
harden your home, and develop a plan to keep in touch with your loved
ones. Hurricane preparedness information provided by the National
Weather Service and the Ready Campaign led by the Federal Emergency
Management Agency (FEMA) is available online and can help you to develop
your plan today so that you can properly safeguard yourself, your
family, pets, and property in the event of a hurricane.
My Administration continues to help the areas hit by last year's
hurricanes recover and become more resilient against future storms. Yet,
ensuring our Nation's resilience requires a commitment from all of us.
Communities should come together now to take long-term actions to
prepare for and reduce the economic, structural, social, and
environmental effects of these storms. Preparedness is everyone's
responsibility.
NOW, THEREFORE, I, DONALD J. TRUMP, President of the United States of
America, by virtue of the authority vested in me by the Constitution and
the laws of the United States, do hereby proclaim May 6 through May 12,
2018, as National Hurricane Preparedness Week. I call upon everyone to
take action this week by making use of the online resources provided by
the National Weather Service and FEMA to safeguard your families, homes,
and businesses from the dangers of hurricanes and severe storms. I also
call upon Federal, State, local, tribal, and territorial emergency
management officials to help inform our communities about hurricane
preparedness and response in order to help prevent storm damage and save
lives. Further, I recognize the ongoing National Level Exercise 2018, in
which more than 250 organizations are participating to examine the
ability of all levels of government, private industry, and
nongovernmental organizations to protect against, respond to, and
recover from a major mid-Atlantic hurricane.
IN WITNESS WHEREOF, I have hereunto set my hand this fourth day of May,
in the year of our Lord two thousand eighteen, and of the Independence
of the United States of America the two hundred and forty-second.
DONALD J. TRUMP
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Proclamation 9744 of May 4, 2018
Public Service Recognition Week, 2018
By the President of the United States of America
A Proclamation
During Public Service Recognition Week, we acknowledge our Nation's
civil servants for their hard work and willingness to serve their fellow
citizens. The contributions of these dedicated men and women strengthen
our country and make a profound difference in the lives of all
Americans.
Members of our Federal, State, and local workforces bring incredible
skills, tireless dedication, and selfless service to a broad range of
career fields. Our Nation's civil servants include teachers, mail
carriers, first responders, transit workers, and law enforcement
officers. Our Federal employees underpin nearly all the operations of
our Government.
It is critical for Federal employees to provide excellent service and
wise stewardship of taxpayer resources. In order to facilitate these
goals, in March, I issued the President's Management Agenda, a long-term
vision to modernize our Federal Government. Implementation of this
comprehensive framework will enable employees to achieve the missions of
their agencies in more efficient and secure manners. This Agenda
leverages information technology, data, and our Federal workforce to
accomplish transformational cross-agency goals. Through the Agenda, my
Administration has established a transparent accountability structure,
which includes quarterly reviews and public updates, to identify both
successes and areas that need further attention.
We are duty-bound to the American people to operate at the highest
levels of capability and competency. I am confident that, in keeping
with the Agenda, our devoted civil servants will execute their missions
so that our Government becomes more efficient and more productive for
the benefit of all Americans.
Every day, our Nation's civil servants help make America better, safer,
and stronger. This week, we honor their efforts and extend our gratitude
for their exceptionalism and steadfast commitment to serving the
American people.
NOW, THEREFORE, I, DONALD J. TRUMP, President of the United States of
America, by virtue of the authority vested in me by the Constitution and
the laws of the United States, do hereby proclaim May 6 through May 12,
2018, as Public Service Recognition Week. I call upon Americans and all
Federal, State, tribal, and local government agencies to recognize the
dedication of our Nation's public servants and to observe this week
through appropriate programs and activities.
IN WITNESS WHEREOF, I have hereunto set my hand this fourth day of May,
in the year of our Lord two thousand eighteen, and of the Independence
of the United States of America the two hundred and forty-second.
DONALD J. TRUMP
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Proclamation 9745 of May 7, 2018
Be Best Day, 2018
By the President of the United States of America
A Proclamation
On Be Best Day, we encourage and promote the well-being of children
everywhere. In an increasingly complex and inter-connected world,
nothing is more important than raising the next generation of Americans
to be healthy, happy, productive, and morally responsible adults. This
begins with educating our children about the many critical issues they
must confront in our modern world that affect their ability to lead
balanced and fulfilled lives.
Our Nation's children deserve certain knowledge that they are safe to
grow, learn, and make mistakes. Adults must provide them with the tools
they need to make positive contributions in their schools, with their
friends, and in their communities.
From every corner of our great country, we hear inspiring stories of
Americans rising up to meet the challenges of our time, many of which
have an especially pronounced effect on our children. On the inaugural
Be Best Day, we highlight two of these challenges: negative social media
behavior and the opioid crisis.
Children who spend large amounts of time on social media are more likely
to report mental health issues than those who spend time on non-screen
activities. Technology, of course, plays a critical role in the economic
and social development of our country. We must, however, recognize that
it can also be used to harm. Be Best Day reminds us to emphasize the
importance of using technology in positive ways.
Additionally, opioid dependence, addiction, and abuse are at a point of
crisis in America today. We all share a moral imperative to confront
this crisis, and to help those families and children affected by it. Be
Best Day affords an opportunity to raise awareness about the importance
of healthy children and pregnancies, including the risks neonatal
abstinence syndrome poses to the long-term health of children.
Today, on Be Best Day, let us commit ourselves to the critical task of
building a better future for our children. We redouble our efforts to
promote well-being and acts of encouragement, kindness, and respect. We
highlight the importance of responsible use of social media; and we
confront the crisis of opioid misuse that is robbing so many of our
children of their potential.
NOW, THEREFORE, I, DONALD J. TRUMP, President of the United States of
America, by virtue of the authority vested in me by the Constitution and
the laws of the United States, do hereby proclaim May 7, 2018, as Be
Best Day. I encourage Americans to take time to understand the many
issues children face on a daily basis--both through personal
interactions and through social media. I encourage parents to better
understand the harmful effects of drug misuse on our youth, and also to
find opportunities to support and celebrate our children. I encourage
adults and parents to talk to children, and to get involved in programs
that help educate our youth on the unique challenges related to growing
up in today's world.
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IN WITNESS WHEREOF, I have hereunto set my hand this seventh day of May,
in the year of our Lord two thousand eighteen, and of the Independence
of the United States of America the two hundred and forty-second.
DONALD J. TRUMP
Proclamation 9746 of May 10, 2018
Military Spouse Day, 2018
By the President of the United States of America
A Proclamation
Since the founding of our Republic, military spouses have served
alongside their loved ones and played vital roles in the defense of our
country. Their selfless support, volunteer spirit, and significant
contributions have left indelible marks on our military and communities.
On Military Spouse Day, we pay tribute to these remarkable patriots,
past and present, including the incredible women and men who currently
serve, in steadfast support of America's Armed Forces, as our Nation's
military spouses.
Military Spouse Day is an opportunity to thank the inspirational men and
women who are the foundation of our Nation's military families. Their
countless sacrifices and tireless devotion to this country, and to those
who defend her, are invaluable and irreplaceable. Military spouses
shoulder the burdens of a challenging and demanding lifestyle with
pride, strength, and determination. They demonstrate uncommon grace and
grit, and although most military spouses do not wear a uniform, they
honorably serve our Nation--often times without their loved one standing
beside them.
We ask so much of our military spouses: frequent moves; heartbreaking
separations; parenting alone; incomplete celebrations; and weeks,
months, and sometimes years of waiting for a loved one's safe return
from harm's way. Time and time again, however, military spouses respond
with resilience that defies explanation. Our service members are often
praised as national heroes, but their spouses are equally worthy of that
distinction.
My Administration is committed to taking care of our Armed Forces and
ensuring that our military is equipped to defend our country and protect
our way of life. This mission also includes caring for the unique needs
of military spouses, whose service to our Nation cannot be overstated.
Too often, military life can interfere with the aspirations and dreams
of our military spouses. For example, frequent and often unexpected
moves can impair career and academic goals. Even as our economy
prospers, military spouses continue to face an unemployment rate far
higher than the national average, up to 16 percent in 2017. Further,
data from the 2016 American Community Survey indicates that military
spouses suffer from underemployment at a greater rate than Americans
more broadly, at an estimated 31.4 percent compared to 19.6 percent
overall. All of these are added and unnecessary burdens on military
families.
We can and will do better, which is why my Administration will continue
to focus on enhancing employment opportunities for military spouses. On
May 9, I signed an Executive Order to enhance opportunities for military
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spouses looking for employment in the Federal Government. This action
promotes the use of an existing hiring authority for military spouses
and seeks to provide significantly greater opportunity for military
spouses to be considered for Federal Government positions.
Beyond the Federal Government, I encourage every American business,
large and small, to find ways to employ military spouses, and keep them
employed as they relocate--sometimes every 2 or 3 years--to new duty
stations. More than 360 employers with regional and national footprints
have made this commitment through the Department of Defense's Military
Spouse Employment Partnership. In less than 7 years, these patriotic
partners have hired more than 112,000 military spouses. We are grateful
for these employment opportunities and hope to see many more businesses
participate in this important initiative.
In addition, many military spouses encounter unnecessary delays
remaining in the workforce following a change in duty station. These
spouses are more likely than other workers to face barriers to
employment due to the impact of occupational licensing laws, since they
frequently move across State lines and are disproportionately employed
in occupations that require a license. Existing State laws regarding
license portability are insufficient. States and occupational licensing
boards can and must do more to improve the license portability to
facilitate career continuity and ease financial burdens on our military
families.
As we observe Military Spouse Day, we salute generations of military
spouses for their leadership, courage, love, patriotism, and unwavering
support for the courageous men and women of our Armed Forces. On this
day, Melania and I offer our deepest respect and gratitude to every
person who has embraced this noble calling in proud service to our
Nation as a military spouse.
NOW, THEREFORE, I, DONALD J. TRUMP, President of the United States of
America, by virtue of the authority vested in me by the Constitution and
the laws of the United States, do hereby proclaim May 11, 2018, as
Military Spouse Day. I call upon the people of the United States to
honor military spouses with appropriate ceremonies and activities.
IN WITNESS WHEREOF, I have hereunto set my hand this tenth day of May,
in the year of our Lord two thousand eighteen, and of the Independence
of the United States of America the two hundred and forty-second.
DONALD J. TRUMP
Proclamation 9747 of May 11, 2018
National Defense Transportation Day and National Transportation Week,
2018
By the President of the United States of America
A Proclamation
During National Defense Transportation Day and National Transportation
Week, we celebrate the many forms of transportation and recognize the
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countless men and women who ensure that our transportation
infrastructure systems operate effectively, efficiently, and, when
needed, in support of our national defense. Since the early days of our
Nation, the growth and expansion of the United States, as well as the
strength of our country's national defense, have been inextricably
linked to our investments into our transportation system.
In 1919, a young lieutenant colonel named Dwight D. Eisenhower embarked
on the United States Army's first transcontinental convoy from
Washington, DC, to San Francisco, California. Over a trip that lasted 62
days, covered 3,251 miles at a speed of 6 miles per hour, and overcame
230 accidents, Eisenhower witnessed firsthand the need for an efficient,
reliable, and safe national transportation system. Nearly 40 years
later, as President of the United States, he signed into law the
Federal-Aid Highway Act of 1956, which created our Nation's landmark
system of interstate highways.
In recent years, our country's infrastructure has fallen behind due to
political inaction, poor resource allocation, and a broken permitting
process. We must take bold action and renew our commitment to our
transportation system through reforms, effective investments, and
transformative technologies. I have proposed an infrastructure plan that
will generate a $1.5 trillion infusion into our country's once-great
infrastructure and help to build a more prosperous future for all
Americans. These funds will help rebuild our roads and bridges and
create incentives for new State and local investments in infrastructure,
raising wages and improving the quality of life for American families
for years to come. Additionally, my Administration is focused on
eliminating the unnecessary redundancies and inefficiencies in the
regulatory and permitting procedures that hold back American
infrastructure development. Finally, we must take particular care to
focus resources on rural America, whose infrastructure must be supported
and modernized to promote economic growth and well-being.
Taken together, these policies will help ensure the efficient and free
flow of commerce across our beautiful Nation and unleash a new era of
prosperity. Every American depends on our roads, rails, airports, and
waterways. But a highly functioning infrastructure network is especially
critical to our men and women in uniform, who rely on it to facilitate
the flow of the equipment and supplies they need to stay safe and
protect America. By taking the appropriate and necessary actions, we
will restore our infrastructure to greatness so that it serves all
Americans, including those in our Nation's military.
To recognize the men and women who work in the transportation industry
and who contribute to our Nation's well-being and defense, the Congress,
by joint resolution approved May 16, 1957, as amended (36 U.S.C. 120),
has designated the third Friday in May of each year as ``National
Defense Transportation Day,'' and, by joint resolution approved May 14,
1962, as amended (36 U.S.C. 133), has declared that the week during
which that Friday falls be designated as ``National Transportation
Week.''
NOW, THEREFORE, I, DONALD J. TRUMP, President of the United States of
America, do hereby proclaim Friday, May 18, 2018, as National Defense
Transportation Day and May 13 through May 19, 2018, as National
Transportation Week. I encourage all Americans to celebrate these
observances with appropriate ceremonies and activities to learn more
about how our
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transportation system contributes to the security of our citizens and
the prosperity of our Nation.
IN WITNESS WHEREOF, I have hereunto set my hand this eleventh day of
May, in the year of our Lord two thousand eighteen, and of the
Independence of the United States of America the two hundred and forty-
second.
DONALD J. TRUMP
Proclamation 9748 of May 11, 2018
Peace Officers Memorial Day and Police Week, 2018
By the President of the United States of America
A Proclamation
On Peace Officers Memorial Day and during Police Week, we acknowledge
the incredible service and sacrifices law enforcement personnel make
each day for their fellow Americans. The brave men and women of our
Nation's law enforcement work long hours, often in dangerous situations,
to protect our lives, liberty, and property. We also take this
opportunity to pay tribute to law enforcement personnel who have been
killed or disabled in the line of duty. We will never forget their
courage.
In addition to expressing our appreciation for our dedicated law
enforcement professionals, we must equip them to carry out the
tremendous responsibility of keeping our communities safe. Through the
Department of Justice, my Administration will continue to provide our
Nation's law enforcement agencies with the resources they need and
deserve to keep our citizens safe and our communities secure. This
includes providing substantial funding for hiring additional police
officers, training for active shooter situations, and improving the
safety of our Nation's schools.
My Administration will also continue to advance the National Blue Alert
Network, an emergency alert and early warning system that protects
America's law enforcement officers and the communities they serve. The
Department of Justice and the Federal Communications Commission worked
together to establish a dedicated Emergency Alert System event code.
This code facilitates rapid dissemination of critical information to law
enforcement agencies and the public about violent offenders who have
killed, seriously injured, or who pose an imminent and credible threat
to law enforcement officers. The exceptional men and women of law
enforcement work every day to protect our lives, and this code helps us
protect theirs.
The safety and health of our officers must be a priority for all
Americans. Every day, members of law enforcement risk their lives in
service to those they have pledged to protect and defend. We must not
take their devotion to duty for granted, and we must do everything in
our power to ensure their physical and mental well-being. Earlier this
year, I was pleased to sign into law the Law Enforcement Mental Health
and Wellness Act of 2017, which helps provide police officers the
resources they need to deal with job stress and trauma associated with
their demanding career field.
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The work of law enforcement officers is essential to preserving peace in
our communities and to ensuring the safety of precious lives and
personal property. My Administration proudly salutes the patriots in law
enforcement who selflessly serve our Nation. We also solemnly
acknowledge our debt to those who have lost their lives in the line of
duty. These officers and their families have our prayers and unwavering
gratitude.
By a joint resolution approved October 1, 1962, as amended (76 Stat.
676), and by Public Law 103-322, as amended (36 U.S.C. 136-137), the
President has been authorized and requested to designate May 15 of each
year as ``Peace Officers Memorial Day'' and the week in which it falls
as ``Police Week.''
NOW, THEREFORE, I, DONALD J. TRUMP, President of the United States of
America, do hereby proclaim May 15, 2018, as Peace Officers Memorial Day
and May 13 through May 19, 2018, as Police Week. In humble appreciation
of our hardworking law enforcement officers, Melania and I will light
the White House in blue on May 15. I call upon all Americans to observe
Peace Officers Memorial Day and Police Week with appropriate ceremonies
and activities. I also call on the Governors of the States and
Territories and officials of other areas subject to the jurisdiction of
the United States, to direct that the flag be flown at half-staff on
Peace Officers Memorial Day. I further encourage all Americans to
display the flag at half-staff from their homes and businesses on that
day.
IN WITNESS WHEREOF, I have hereunto set my hand this eleventh day of
May, in the year of our Lord two thousand eighteen, and of the
Independence of the United States of America the two hundred and forty-
second.
DONALD J. TRUMP
Proclamation 9749 of May 11, 2018
Mother's Day, 2018
By the President of the United States of America
A Proclamation
Mother's Day is a very special occasion and opportunity to express our
endless gratitude to the women who give their unyielding love and
devotion to their families, and their unending sacrifices to guide,
protect, and nurture the success of their children. Our country has long
appreciated and benefited from the contributions women have made to
empowering and inspiring not only those under their roofs, but those in
our schools, communities, governments, and businesses.
Our Nation's mothers are steadfast during times of heartbreak and
hardship, triumph and accomplishment. They are unwavering examples of
strength and resilience. In times of uncertainty and despair, they are
our steady compasses, providing wisdom and guidance along the way. In
times of success and joy, they are our most ardent supporters, cheering
us to ever-greater heights. Mothers are our tireless advocates, always
recognizing our gifts and talents, and helping us achieve our full
potential.
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On Mother's Day, we also pause to remember the women who are no longer
with us. Their indelible spirits live on in the character of the
generations they helped shape. We can see this in the inspiring legacy
of First Lady Barbara Pierce Bush. As a selfless wife, mother,
grandmother, great-grandmother, military spouse, and First Lady, Mrs.
Bush was a fierce advocate for the American family. Her resolute faith,
love, and loyalty is forever etched into the heart of our Nation.
Today, and every day, let us express our utmost respect, admiration, and
appreciation for our mothers who have given us the sacred gifts of life
and unconditional love. In all that they do, mothers influence their
families, their communities, our Nation, and our world. Whether we
became their children through birth, adoption, or foster care, we know
the unmatched power of the love, dedication, devotion, and wisdom of our
mothers.
In recognition of the contributions of mothers to American families and
to our Nation, the Congress, by joint resolution approved May 8, 1914
(38 Stat. 770), has designated the second Sunday in May each year as
Mother's Day, and requested the President to call for its appropriate
observance.
NOW, THEREFORE, I, DONALD J. TRUMP, President of the United States of
America, by virtue of the authority vested in me by the Constitution and
the laws of the United States, do hereby proclaim May 13, 2018, as
Mother's Day. I encourage all Americans to express their love and
respect for their mothers or beloved mother figures, whether with us in
person or in spirit, and to reflect on the importance of motherhood to
the prosperity of our families, communities, and Nation.
IN WITNESS WHEREOF, I have hereunto set my hand this eleventh day of
May, in the year of our Lord two thousand eighteen, and of the
Independence of the United States of America the two hundred and forty-
second.
DONALD J. TRUMP
Proclamation 9750 of May 18, 2018
National Safe Boating Week, 2018
By the President of the United States of America
A Proclamation
As summer approaches, Americans across the country will begin to enjoy
time out on the water with their families and friends. Whether fishing,
watching beautiful sunsets, learning how to navigate, or continuing
family traditions, boating promises fun and lasting memories. Realizing
the joy of boating, however, requires that we follow safe boating
practices. During National Safe Boating Week, I urge all Americans to
prepare for boating activities by becoming familiar with proper safety
procedures.
Americans should take precautionary actions to ensure that everyone
makes it home unharmed after fun on the water. Inspecting your boat
thoroughly and participating in a free vessel safety check offered
through the Coast Guard can help ensure both you and your boat are ready
for the water. A pre-departure checklist can help remind you to monitor
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weather and bring required equipment, and filing a float plan with a
reliable person helps ensure that the Coast Guard is notified if you do
not return as planned. Boaters should also wear life jackets and make
sure there is always someone onboard who is unimpaired and capable of
operating the boat. The Coast Guard and its Federal, State, and local
partners estimate that avoiding alcohol and wearing a life jacket can
prevent more than 80 percent of boating fatalities.
In recognition of the importance of safe boating practices, the
Congress, by joint resolution approved June 4, 1958 (36 U.S.C. 131), as
amended, has authorized and requested the President to proclaim annually
the 7-day period before Memorial Day weekend as ``National Safe Boating
Week.''
NOW, THEREFORE, I, DONALD J. TRUMP, President of the United States of
America, do hereby proclaim May 19 through May 25, 2018, as National
Safe Boating Week. I encourage all Americans who participate in boating
activities to observe this occasion by learning more about safe boating
practices and taking advantage of boating safety education
opportunities. I also encourage the Governors of the States and
Territories, and appropriate officials of all units of government, to
join me in encouraging boating safety through events and activities.
IN WITNESS WHEREOF, I have hereunto set my hand this eighteenth day of
May, in the year of our Lord two thousand eighteen, and of the
Independence of the United States of America the two hundred and forty-
second.
DONALD J. TRUMP
Proclamation 9751 of May 18, 2018
Emergency Medical Services Week, 2018
By the President of the United States of America
A Proclamation
During Emergency Medical Services Week, we recognize the outstanding
contributions and lifesaving actions of our Nation's Emergency Medical
Services (EMS) providers. With their unwavering courage, acute skill,
and tireless efforts, career and volunteer first responders serve our
communities throughout all hours of the day and night, providing
emergency medical treatment in times of dire need. We also honor the
memory and inspiring legacy of the EMS providers who have lost their
lives as they helped save others.
Last year, as historic wildfires and devastating hurricanes swept
through the country, EMS providers repeatedly came to the aid of their
fellow Americans. They spent days on duty without pause, moving
thousands of homebound residents out of harm's way, rescuing people from
fires and floods, and providing medical care to individuals in shelters.
Citizens from all backgrounds bravely volunteered to assist these first
responders, reminding us that no challenge is too great for the American
people.
On the front lines of the opioid crisis, EMS providers routinely face
situations of tremendous danger. Recently, the Office of National Drug
Control
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Policy issued guidance on how EMS personnel and other first responders
can balance safety with mobility and efficiency when responding to
scenes where the presence of heroin, fentanyl, or other highly toxic
drugs is suspected. My Administration is committed to working with State
and local partners to ensure first responders are adequately trained and
equipped to respond to every crisis, safely and effectively.
This year marks the conclusion of EMS Agenda 2050--a collaborative
effort led by the EMS community with support from the Department of
Health and Human Services, the National Highway Traffic Safety
Administration, and the Department of Homeland Security. EMS Agenda 2050
will set forth a strategic vision for the future of EMS in America. We
welcome this effort to empower EMS professionals to play a central role
in the well-being of our communities through data-driven, evidence-
based, innovative, and safe approaches to prevention, response, and
clinical care.
This week, and throughout the year, we extend our sincere respect and
gratitude to all EMS providers throughout our Nation. Despite danger,
chaos, and daunting obstacles, they consistently protect the safety and
health of others. For this, our country is deeply grateful.
NOW, THEREFORE, I, DONALD J. TRUMP, President of the United States of
America, by virtue of the authority vested in me by the Constitution and
the laws of the United States, do hereby proclaim May 20 through May 26,
2018, as Emergency Medical Services Week. I encourage all Americans to
observe this occasion by showing their support for local EMS
professionals through appropriate programs, ceremonies, and activities.
IN WITNESS WHEREOF, I have hereunto set my hand this eighteenth day of
May, in the year of our Lord two thousand eighteen, and of the
Independence of the United States of America the two hundred and forty-
second.
DONALD J. TRUMP
Proclamation 9752 of May 18, 2018
World Trade Week, 2018
By the President of the United States of America
A Proclamation
America's trade relationships are critical to our economic vitality and
world leadership. During World Trade Week, we reaffirm our Nation's
unwavering commitment to trading regimes that are free, fair, and
reciprocal.
Our Nation has entered a new era in trade policy that is based on the
recognition that our economic security is critical to our national
security. My trade agenda aims to accelerate American exports through
policies that are focused on rebuilding our industries, strengthening
the defense industrial base in the United States, and equipping our
workforce with state-of-the-art skills. As part of this strategy, I will
continue to renegotiate and modernize our trade agreements to meet the
challenges of the 21st century. My Administration is also enforcing our
well-established trade laws once again, as well as eliminating
burdensome and unnecessary regulations and foreign
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barriers to our products and services. We are focused on promoting
American industries and goods; as a result of vigorous tax, trade, and
regulatory policies, we are attracting a new wave of investment into our
Nation's commercial enterprises.
Over the past year, the United States has made tremendous strides in
restoring our Nation's economy. American firms, however, are still
vastly underrepresented in international markets. My Administration is
taking concrete actions to restore America's capacity to compete in an
increasingly international market. We are dedicated to a renewed and
equitable North American Free Trade Agreement that promotes the export
of American products rather than American jobs. The recent agreement in
principle on the United States-Korea Free Trade Agreement offers an
opportunity to rebalance an unfair trade relationship. By strongly
enforcing trading rules, our Nation's businesses and manufacturers will
be better positioned to gain strength domestically and in export markets
throughout the world.
The United States will no longer tolerate any foreign nations gaining
unfair advantages on American industries by stealing or forcing the
transfer of our companies' technology or intellectual property,
subsidizing their exporters, illegally dumping products into our
markets, and building excessive and unnecessary capacity. These unfair
and distortionary trade practices flood global markets, depress prices,
and harm our companies and workers. We will not allow these practices to
compromise our leadership in intellectual property, digital products,
innovative technology, manufacturing, agriculture, and numerous
industrial sectors.
My Administration recognizes the importance of prioritizing the
interests of American workers and businesses by promoting reciprocal
trade based on open, fair, and competitive markets. By adhering to these
fundamental principles of international trade, we will expand trade in a
way that is fair for the United States and leads to a more effective and
balanced world trading system.
NOW, THEREFORE, I, DONALD J. TRUMP, President of the United States of
America, by virtue of the authority vested in me by the Constitution and
the laws of the United States, do hereby proclaim May 20 through May 26,
2018, as World Trade Week. I encourage Americans to observe this week
with events, trade shows, and educational programs that celebrate the
benefits of trade to our country.
IN WITNESS WHEREOF, I have hereunto set my hand this eighteenth day of
May, in the year of our Lord two thousand eighteen, and of the
Independence of the United States of America the two hundred and forty-
second.
DONALD J. TRUMP
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Proclamation 9753 of May 18, 2018
Armed Forces Day, 2018
By the President of the United States of America
A Proclamation
On Armed Forces Day, we pay tribute to the extraordinary men and women
who serve our Nation with valor and distinction in all branches of the
military. This annual observance honors their steadfast service in
preserving our Nation's peace, preserving our freedom, and defending our
founding principles.
Throughout our history, in times of war and peace, our service members
have served with bravery, skill, and unwavering devotion to duty. There
is no fighting force that rivals that of the United States military. The
precious liberties all Americans enjoy are possible because, every day
and without exception, our Armed Forces relentlessly and tirelessly
carry out the critical mission of protecting our country, our freedoms,
and our way of life.
Taking care of our Armed Forces is one of the highest priorities of my
Administration. Our military has made tremendous gains against ISIS and
al-Qa'ida in Syria and Iraq, with ISIS having lost nearly 100 percent of
the territory it formerly occupied. These successes underscore the
importance of continuing to support, grow, and modernize our military
forces--we must ensure that our Armed Forces remain second to none.
Earlier this year, I signed into law legislation that does just that,
providing nearly $700 billion in funding for national defense. These
funds will increase our military's capacity--investing billions in new
equipment, maintenance, and troop readiness.
We will never be able to repay fully our heroes for their selfless
service. We must, therefore, guarantee that we support them and their
families here at home so that they can effectively execute their
missions abroad. I was very pleased to sign into law legislation that
gave our troops a 2.4 percent pay raise--their largest pay raise in 8
years. I was also proud to sign an Executive Order this month to enhance
employment opportunities for the spouses of our service members. My
Administration will not stop in our efforts to encourage all sectors of
our country--private and public--to find ways to support our troops and
their loved ones.
On this day, and every day, we owe a debt of gratitude to our service
members stationed at home and those deployed around the world. All
across America, we enjoy the blessings of liberty because our Nation's
finest men and women willingly accept the call to service. We proudly
salute our Soldiers, Sailors, Airmen, Marines, and Coast Guardsmen, and
recognize the families who serve alongside them for their courage and
commitment.
NOW, THEREFORE, I, DONALD J. TRUMP, President of the United States of
America, and Commander in Chief of the Armed Forces of the United
States, continuing the tradition of my predecessors in office, do hereby
proclaim the third Saturday of each May as Armed Forces Day.
I invite the Governors of the States and Territories and other areas
subject to the jurisdiction of the United States to provide for the
observance of Armed Forces Day within their jurisdiction each year in an
appropriate
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manner designed to increase public understanding and appreciation of the
Armed Forces of the United States. I also invite veterans, civic, and
other organizations to join in the observance of Armed Forces Day each
year.
Finally, I call upon all Americans to display the flag of the United
States at their homes and businesses on Armed Forces Day, and I urge
citizens to learn more about military service by attending and
participating in the local observances of the day.
Proclamation 9615 of May 19, 2017, is hereby superseded.
IN WITNESS WHEREOF, I have hereunto set my hand this eighteenth day of
May, in the year of our Lord two thousand eighteen, and of the
Independence of the United States of America the two hundred and forty-
second.
DONALD J. TRUMP
Proclamation 9754 of May 18, 2018
Honoring the Victims of the Tragedy in Santa Fe, Texas
By the President of the United States of America
A Proclamation
Our Nation grieves with those affected by the shooting at Santa Fe High
School in Texas. May God heal the injured and may God comfort the
wounded, and may God be with the victims and with the victims' families.
As a mark of solemn respect for the victims of the terrible act of
violence perpetrated on May 18, 2018, by the authority vested in me as
President of the United States by the Constitution and the laws of the
United States of America, I hereby order that the flag of the United
States shall be flown at half-staff at the White House and upon all
public buildings and grounds, at all military posts and naval stations,
and on all naval vessels of the Federal Government in the District of
Columbia and throughout the United States and its Territories and
possessions until sunset, May 22, 2018. I also direct that the flag
shall be flown at half-staff for the same length of time at all United
States embassies, legations, consular offices, and other facilities
abroad, including all military facilities and naval vessels and
stations.
IN WITNESS WHEREOF, I have hereunto set my hand this eighteenth day of
May, in the year of our Lord two thousand eighteen, and of the
Independence of the United States of America the two hundred and forty-
second.
DONALD J. TRUMP
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Proclamation 9755 of May 21, 2018
National Maritime Day, 2018
By the President of the United States of America
A Proclamation
On National Maritime Day, we recognize the critical role the United
States Merchant Marine plays in bolstering national security and
facilitating economic growth. We honor our merchant mariners for their
contributions to connecting the States, supporting our military, and
cementing ties among our allies.
Long known as the ``Fourth Arm of Defense,'' the United States Merchant
Marine has served with valor and distinction in every American conflict.
The important work of the Merchant Marine was never more evident than
during World War II, when merchant mariners sailed dangerous seas and
fought enemies as they connected our Armed Forces fighting abroad to
vital supplies produced by hardworking Americans at home. In the course
of their valiant efforts, they endured the loss of more than 730 large
vessels, and more than 6,000 merchant mariners died at sea or as
prisoners of war.
Today, American mariners facilitate the shipment of hundreds of billions
of dollars of goods along maritime trade routes for American businesses
and consumers. Merchant mariners are ambassadors of good will,
projecting a peaceful United States presence along the sea lanes of the
world and into regions of core strategic importance to our Nation. Often
risking their lives by sailing into war zones, our merchant mariners
continue to support our troops overseas by providing them with needed
cargo and logistical support. They also advance humanitarian missions
worldwide, including last year's effort to ship tens of thousands of
containers of lifesaving supplies to Puerto Rico and the U.S. Virgin
Islands after they had been devastated by hurricanes.
The Congress, by a joint resolution approved May 20, 1933, has
designated May 22 of each year as ``National Maritime Day'' to
commemorate the first transoceanic voyage by a steamship in 1819 by the
S.S. Savannah. By this resolution, the Congress has authorized and
requested the President to issue annually a proclamation calling for its
appropriate observance.
NOW, THEREFORE, I, DONALD J. TRUMP, President of the United States of
America, do hereby proclaim May 22, 2018, as National Maritime Day. I
call upon the people of the United States to mark this observance and to
display the flag of the United States at their homes and in their
communities. I also request that all ships sailing under the American
flag dress ship on that day.
IN WITNESS WHEREOF, I have hereunto set my hand this twenty-first day of
May, in the year of our Lord two thousand eighteen, and of the
Independence of the United States of America the two hundred and forty-
second.
DONALD J. TRUMP
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Proclamation 9756 of May 25, 2018
Prayer for Peace, Memorial Day, 2018
By the President of the United States of America
A Proclamation
On Memorial Day, we pause in solemn gratitude to pay tribute to the
brave patriots who laid down their lives defending peace and freedom
while in military service to our great Nation. We set aside this day to
honor their sacrifice and to remind all Americans of the tremendous
price of our precious liberty.
Throughout the history of our Republic, courageous Americans have
purchased our cherished freedom with their lives. Our 151 national
cemeteries serve as the final resting place for millions of people,
including veterans from every war and conflict, many of whom died while
serving our country. We remain duty bound to honor those who made the
ultimate sacrifice on our behalf and to remember them with thankfulness
and unwavering pride. The fallen--our treasured loved ones, friends,
neighbors, and fellow citizens--deserve nothing less from a grateful
Nation.
We must safeguard the legacies of our service members so that our
children and our grandchildren will understand the sacrifices of our
Armed Forces. As a part of this effort, the Department of Veterans
Affairs (VA) is working to keep the memories of our fallen heroes from
ever fading away. The National Cemetery Administration's Veterans Legacy
Program challenges our youth, from elementary school through college, to
research and share the stories and sacrifice of their hometown veterans,
who are forever honored at VA National, State, and tribal veterans
cemeteries. To further ensure that our veterans' legacies are remembered
and celebrated, this program is developing an online memorialization
platform that will amplify the voices of families, survivors, and Gold
Star parents and spouses as they honor our beloved veterans and fallen
service members.
Today, and every day, we revere those who have died in noble service to
our country. I call upon all Americans to remember the selfless service
members who have been laid to rest in flag-draped coffins and their
families who have suffered the greatest loss. The sacrifices of our
hallowed dead demand our Nation's highest honor and deepest gratitude.
On this day, let us also unite in prayer for lasting peace in our
troubled world so that future generations will enjoy the blessings of
liberty and independence.
In honor and recognition of all of our fallen heroes, the Congress, by a
joint resolution approved May 11, 1950, as amended (36 U.S.C. 116), has
requested the President issue a proclamation calling on the people of
the United States to observe each Memorial Day as a day of prayer for
permanent peace and designating a period on that day when the people of
the United States might unite in prayer. The Congress, by Public Law
106-579, has also designated 3:00 p.m. local time on that day as a time
for all Americans to observe, in their own way, the National Moment of
Remembrance.
NOW, THEREFORE, I, DONALD J. TRUMP, President of the United States of
America, do hereby proclaim Memorial Day, May 28, 2018, as a day of
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prayer for permanent peace, and I designate the hour beginning in each
locality at 11:00 a.m. of that day as a time when people might unite in
prayer.
I further ask all Americans to observe the National Moment of
Remembrance beginning at 3:00 p.m. local time on Memorial Day.
I also request the Governors of the United States and its Territories,
and the appropriate officials of all units of government, to direct the
flag be flown at half-staff until noon on this Memorial Day on all
buildings, grounds, and naval vessels throughout the United States and
in all areas under its jurisdiction and control. I also request the
people of the United States to display the flag at half-staff from their
homes for the customary forenoon period.
IN WITNESS WHEREOF, I have hereunto set my hand this twenty-fifth day of
May, in the year of our Lord two thousand eighteen, and of the
Independence of the United States of America the two hundred and forty-
second.
DONALD J. TRUMP
Proclamation 9757 of May 30, 2018
Great Outdoors Month, 2018
By the President of the United States of America
A Proclamation
During Great Outdoors Month, we celebrate the unmatched magnificence of
our Nation's mountains, waters, canyons, and coastlines. Spending time
in the great outdoors, especially during summer, is an American
tradition. Every American should take the opportunity to enjoy the
beauty of our natural wonders, which stretch from coast to coast and
beyond.
As Americans, we are blessed with many stunning lands and waters that
surround each of our communities. Our numerous forests, wildlife
refuges, and local parks offer endless opportunities for recreation,
adventure, and renewal. Early morning fishing trips and the thrill of
summiting mountain peaks with friends create lasting memories. The
splendid beauty of a sunset can inspire, while the solitude of a weekend
camping trip often brings long-sought tranquility.
My Administration has made access to public land a top priority. We have
modified national monuments to enhance public use and enjoyment of
nearly two million acres of public land in Utah, and opened or expanded
hunting and fishing access at 10 national wildlife refuges across the
country. The splendor of our country's treasured lands is a source of
national pride, and Americans should be able to enjoy as many of our
treasured outdoor spaces as possible, in as many ways as possible.
As summer approaches, I encourage all Americans to step outside and
appreciate America's natural beauty and to practice good stewardship of
our environment. By enjoying our great outdoors, we enhance our
collective efforts to preserve our natural lands and waters, protecting
them for future generations.
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NOW, THEREFORE, I, DONALD J. TRUMP, President of the United States of
America, by virtue of the authority vested in me by the Constitution and
the laws of the United States, do hereby proclaim June 2018 as Great
Outdoors Month. I urge all Americans to explore the great outdoors while
acting as stewards of our lands and waters.
IN WITNESS WHEREOF, I have hereunto set my hand this thirtieth day of
May, in the year of our Lord two thousand eighteen, and of the
Independence of the United States of America the two hundred and forty-
second.
DONALD J. TRUMP
Proclamation 9758 of May 31, 2018
Adjusting Imports of Aluminum Into the United States
By the President of the United States of America
A Proclamation
1. On January 19, 2018, the Secretary of Commerce (Secretary)
transmitted to me a report on his investigation into the effect of
imports of aluminum articles on the national security of the United
States under section 232 of the Trade Expansion Act of 1962, as amended
(19 U.S.C. 1862).
2. In Proclamation 9704 of March 8, 2018 (Adjusting Imports of Aluminum
Into the United States), I concurred in the Secretary's finding that
aluminum articles are being imported into the United States in such
quantities and under such circumstances as to threaten to impair the
national security of the United States, and decided to adjust the
imports of aluminum articles, as defined in clause 1 of Proclamation
9704, as amended (aluminum articles), by imposing a 10 percent ad
valorem tariff on such articles imported from most countries, beginning
March 23, 2018. I further stated that any country with which we have a
security relationship is welcome to discuss with the United States
alternative ways to address the threatened impairment of the national
security caused by imports from that country, and noted that, should the
United States and any such country arrive at a satisfactory alternative
means to address the threat to the national security such that I
determine that imports from that country no longer threaten to impair
the national security, I may remove or modify the restriction on
aluminum articles imports from that country and, if necessary, adjust
the tariff as it applies to other countries, as the national security
interests of the United States require.
3. In Proclamation 9710 of March 22, 2018 (Adjusting Imports of Aluminum
Into the United States), I noted the continuing discussions with the
Argentine Republic (Argentina), the Commonwealth of Australia
(Australia), the Federative Republic of Brazil (Brazil), Canada, Mexico,
the Republic of Korea (South Korea), and the European Union (EU) on
behalf of its member countries, on satisfactory alternative means to
address the threatened impairment to the national security posed by
imports of aluminum articles from those countries. Recognizing that each
of these countries and the EU has an important security relationship
with the United States, I determined that the necessary and appropriate
means to address the threat to national security posed by imports of
aluminum articles from
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these countries was to continue the ongoing discussions and to exempt
aluminum articles imports from these countries from the tariff
proclaimed in Proclamation 9704, as amended, until May 1, 2018.
4. In Proclamation 9739 of April 30, 2018 (Adjusting Imports of Aluminum
Into the United States), I noted that the United States had agreed in
principle with Argentina, Australia, and Brazil on satisfactory
alternative means to address the threatened impairment to our national
security posed by aluminum articles imports from these countries and
extended the temporary exemption of these countries from the tariff
proclaimed in Proclamation 9704, as amended, in order to finalize the
details.
5. The United States has agreed on a range of measures with Argentina
and Australia, including measures to reduce excess aluminum production
and excess aluminum capacity, measures that will contribute to increased
capacity utilization in the United States, and measures to prevent the
transshipment of aluminum articles and avoid import surges. In my
judgment, these measures will provide effective, long-term alternative
means to address these countries' contribution to the threatened
impairment to our national security by restraining aluminum articles
exports to the United States from each of them, limiting transshipment
and surges, and discouraging excess aluminum capacity and excess
aluminum production. In light of these agreements, I have determined
that aluminum articles imports from these countries will no longer
threaten to impair the national security and thus have decided to
exclude these countries from the tariff proclaimed in Proclamation 9704,
as amended. The United States will monitor the implementation and
effectiveness of the measures agreed upon with these countries to
address our national security needs, and I may revisit this
determination, as appropriate.
6. In light of my determination to exclude, on a long-term basis, these
countries from the tariff proclaimed in Proclamation 9704, as amended, I
have considered whether it is necessary and appropriate in light of our
national security interests to make any corresponding adjustments to
such tariff as it applies to other countries. I have determined that, in
light of the agreed-upon measures with these countries, and the fact
that the tariff will now apply to imports of aluminum articles from
additional countries, it is necessary and appropriate, at this time, to
maintain the current tariff level as it applies to other countries.
7. Section 232 of the Trade Expansion Act of 1962, as amended,
authorizes the President to adjust the imports of an article and its
derivatives that are being imported into the United States in such
quantities or under such circumstances as to threaten to impair the
national security.
8. Section 604 of the Trade Act of 1974, as amended (19 U.S.C. 2483),
authorizes the President to embody in the Harmonized Tariff Schedule of
the United States (HTSUS) the substance of statutes affecting import
treatment, and actions thereunder, including the removal, modification,
continuance, or imposition of any rate of duty or other import
restriction.
NOW, THEREFORE, I, DONALD J. TRUMP, President of the United States of
America, by the authority vested in me by the Constitution and the laws
of the United States of America, including section 232 of the Trade
Expansion Act of 1962, as amended, section 301 of title 3, United States
Code, and section 604 of the Trade Act of 1974, as amended, do hereby
proclaim as follows:
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(1) Clause 2 of Proclamation 9704, as amended, is further amended by
striking the last two sentences and inserting in lieu thereof the
following two sentences: ``Except as otherwise provided in this
proclamation, or in notices published pursuant to clause 3 of this
proclamation, all aluminum articles imports specified in the Annex shall
be subject to an additional 10 percent ad valorem rate of duty with
respect to goods entered for consumption, or withdrawn from warehouse
for consumption, as follows: (a) on or after 12:01 a.m. eastern daylight
time on March 23, 2018, from all countries except Argentina, Australia,
Brazil, Canada, Mexico, South Korea, and the member countries of the
European Union, (b) on or after 12:01 a.m. eastern daylight time on May
1, 2018, from all countries except Argentina, Australia, Brazil, Canada,
Mexico, and the member countries of the European Union, and (c) on or
after 12:01 a.m. eastern daylight time on June 1, 2018, from all
countries except Argentina and Australia. This rate of duty, which is in
addition to any other duties, fees, exactions, and charges applicable to
such imported aluminum articles, shall apply to imports of aluminum
articles from each country as specified in the preceding sentence.''.
(2) In order to implement a quota treatment on aluminum articles
imports from Argentina, U.S. note 19 to subchapter III of chapter 99 of
the HTSUS is amended as provided for in Part A of the Annex to this
proclamation. U.S. Customs and Border Protection (CBP) of the Department
of Homeland Security shall implement this quota as soon as practicable,
taking into account all aluminum articles imports from this country
since January 1, 2018.
(3) The ``Article description'' for heading 9903.85.01 of the HTSUS
is amended by deleting ``of Brazil, of Canada, of Mexico, or of the
member countries of the European Union''.
(4) For the purposes of administering the quantitative limitations
applicable to subheadings 9903.85.05 through 9903.85.06 for Argentina,
the annual aggregate limits set out in Part B of the Annex to this
proclamation shall apply for the period starting with calendar year 2018
and for subsequent years, unless modified or terminated. The
quantitative limitations applicable to subheadings 9903.85.05 through
9903.85.06 for Argentina, which for calendar year 2018 shall take into
account all aluminum articles imports from Argentina since January 1,
2018, shall be effective for aluminum articles entered for consumption,
or withdrawn from warehouse for consumption, on or after June 1, 2018,
and shall be implemented by CBP as soon as practicable, consistent with
the superior text to subheadings 9903.85.05 through 9903.85.06. The
Secretary of Commerce shall monitor the implementation of the
quantitative limitations applicable to subheadings 9903.85.05 through
9903.85.06 and shall, in consultation with the Secretary of Defense, the
United States Trade Representative, and such other senior Executive
Branch officials as the Secretary deems appropriate, inform the
President of any circumstance that in the Secretary's opinion might
indicate that an adjustment of the quantitative limitations is
necessary.
(5) The Secretary of Commerce, in consultation with CBP and with
other relevant executive departments and agencies, shall revise the
HTSUS so that it conforms to the amendments and effective dates directed
in this proclamation. The Secretary shall publish any such modification
to the HTSUS in the Federal Register.
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(6) Clause 5 of Proclamation 9710, as amended, is amended by
striking the phrase ``as amended by Proclamation 9710,'' in the first
and second sentences and inserting in lieu thereof the following phrase:
``as amended, or to the quantitative limitations established by
proclamation,''. Clause 5 of Proclamation 9710, as amended, is further
amended by inserting the phrase ``or quantitative limitations'' after
the words ``ad valorem rates of duty'' in the first and second
sentences.
(7) Clause 4 of Proclamation 9739 is amended by striking the phrase
``as amended by clause 1 of this proclamation,'' and inserting in lieu
thereof the following phrase: ``as amended, or to the quantitative
limitations established by proclamation,'' in the first sentence. Clause
4 of Proclamation 9739 is further amended by striking the words ``by
clause 3 of this proclamation'' from the second sentence.
(8) Any provision of previous proclamations and Executive Orders
that is inconsistent with the actions taken in this proclamation is
superseded to the extent of such inconsistency.
IN WITNESS WHEREOF, I have hereunto set my hand this thirty-first day of
May, in the year of our Lord two thousand eighteen, and of the
Independence of the United States of America the two hundred and forty-
second.
DONALD J. TRUMP
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Proclamation 9759 of May 31, 2018
Adjusting Imports of Steel Into the United States
By the President of the United States of America
A Proclamation
1. On January 11, 2018, the Secretary of Commerce (Secretary)
transmitted to me a report on his investigation into the effect of
imports of steel mill articles on the national security of the United
States under section 232 of the Trade Expansion Act of 1962, as amended
(19 U.S.C. 1862).
2. In Proclamation 9705 of March 8, 2018 (Adjusting Imports of Steel
Into the United States), I concurred in the Secretary's finding that
steel mill articles are being imported into the United States in such
quantities and under such circumstances as to threaten to impair the
national security of the United States, and decided to adjust the
imports of steel mill articles, as defined in clause 1 of Proclamation
9705, as amended (steel articles), by imposing a 25 percent ad valorem
tariff on such articles imported from most countries, beginning March
23, 2018. I further stated that any country with which we have a
security relationship is welcome to discuss with the United States
alternative ways to address the threatened impairment of the national
security caused by imports from that country, and noted that, should the
United States and any such country arrive at a satisfactory alternative
means to address the threat to the national security such that I
determine that imports from that country no longer threaten to impair
the national security, I may remove or modify the restriction on steel
articles imports from that country and, if necessary, adjust the tariff
as it applies to other countries, as the national security interests of
the United States require.
3. In Proclamation 9711 of March 22, 2018 (Adjusting Imports of Steel
Into the United States), I noted the continuing discussions with the
Argentine Republic (Argentina), the Commonwealth of Australia
(Australia), the Federative Republic of Brazil (Brazil), Canada, Mexico,
the Republic of Korea (South Korea), and the European Union (EU) on
behalf of its member countries, on satisfactory alternative means to
address the threatened impairment to the national security posed by
imports of steel articles from those countries. Recognizing that each of
these countries and the EU has an important security relationship with
the United States, I determined that the necessary and appropriate means
to address the threat to national security posed by imports of steel
articles from these countries was to continue the ongoing discussions
and to exempt steel articles imports from these countries from the
tariff proclaimed in Proclamation 9705, as amended, until May 1, 2018.
4. In Proclamation 9740 of April 30, 2018 (Adjusting Imports of Steel
Into the United States), I noted that the United States had agreed in
principle with Argentina, Australia, and Brazil on satisfactory
alternative means to address the threatened impairment to our national
security posed by steel articles imports from these countries and
extended the temporary exemption of these countries from the tariff
proclaimed in Proclamation 9705, as amended, in order to finalize the
details.
5. The United States has agreed on a range of measures with these
countries, including measures to reduce excess steel production and
excess steel
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capacity, measures that will contribute to increased capacity
utilization in the United States, and measures to prevent the
transshipment of steel articles and avoid import surges. In my judgment,
these measures will provide effective, long-term alternative means to
address these countries' contribution to the threatened impairment to
our national security by restraining steel articles exports to the
United States from each of them, limiting transshipment and surges, and
discouraging excess steel capacity and excess steel production. In light
of these agreements, I have determined that steel articles imports from
these countries will no longer threaten to impair the national security
and thus have decided to exclude these countries from the tariff
proclaimed in Proclamation 9705, as amended. The United States will
monitor the implementation and effectiveness of the measures agreed upon
with these countries to address our national security needs, and I may
revisit this determination, as appropriate.
6. In light of my determination to exclude, on a long-term basis, these
countries from the tariff proclaimed in Proclamation 9705, as amended, I
have considered whether it is necessary and appropriate in light of our
national security interests to make any corresponding adjustments to
such tariff as it applies to other countries. I have determined that, in
light of the agreed-upon measures with these countries, and the fact
that the tariff will now apply to imports of steel articles from
additional countries, it is necessary and appropriate, at this time, to
maintain the current tariff level as it applies to other countries.
7. Section 232 of the Trade Expansion Act of 1962, as amended,
authorizes the President to adjust the imports of an article and its
derivatives that are being imported into the United States in such
quantities or under such circumstances as to threaten to impair the
national security.
8. Section 604 of the Trade Act of 1974, as amended (19 U.S.C. 2483),
authorizes the President to embody in the Harmonized Tariff Schedule of
the United States (HTSUS) the substance of statutes affecting import
treatment, and actions thereunder, including the removal, modification,
continuance, or imposition of any rate of duty or other import
restriction.
NOW, THEREFORE, I, DONALD J. TRUMP, President of the United States of
America, by the authority vested in me by the Constitution and the laws
of the United States of America, including section 232 of the Trade
Expansion Act of 1962, as amended, section 301 of title 3, United States
Code, and section 604 of the Trade Act of 1974, as amended, do hereby
proclaim as follows:
(1) The superior text to subheadings 9903.80.05 through 9903.80.58
of the HTSUS is amended by replacing ``South Korea'' with ``Argentina,
of Brazil, or of South Korea''.
(2) For the purposes of administering the quantitative limitations
applicable to subheadings 9903.80.05 through 9903.80.58 for Argentina
and Brazil, the annual aggregate limits for each country set out in the
Annex to this proclamation shall apply for the period starting with
calendar year 2018 and for subsequent years, unless modified or
terminated. The quantitative limitations applicable to subheadings
9903.80.05 through 9903.80.58 for these countries, which for calendar
year 2018 shall take into account all steel articles imports from each
respective country since January 1, 2018, shall be effective for steel
articles entered for consumption, or withdrawn from warehouse for
consumption, on or after June 1, 2018, and
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shall be implemented by U.S. Customs and Border Protection (CBP) of the
Department of Homeland Security as soon as practicable, consistent with
the superior text to subheadings 9903.80.05 through 9903.80.58. The
Secretary of Commerce shall monitor the implementation of the
quantitative limitations applicable to subheadings 9903.80.05 through
9903.80.58 and shall, in consultation with the Secretary of Defense, the
United States Trade Representative, and such other senior Executive
Branch officials as the Secretary deems appropriate, inform the
President of any circumstance that in the Secretary's opinion might
indicate that an adjustment of the quantitative limitations is
necessary.
(3) The text of subdivision (e) of U.S. note 16 to subchapter III of
chapter 99 of the HTSUS is amended by striking the last sentence and
inserting in lieu thereof the following sentence: ``Beginning on July 1,
2018, imports from any such country in an aggregate quantity under any
such subheading during any of the periods January through March, April
through June, July through September, or October through December in any
year that is in excess of 500,000 kg and 30 percent of the total
aggregate quantity provided for a calendar year for such country, as set
forth on the internet site of CBP, shall not be allowed.''.
(4) The Secretary of Commerce, in consultation with CBP and with
other relevant executive departments and agencies, shall revise the
HTSUS so that it conforms to the amendments and effective dates directed
in this proclamation. The Secretary shall publish any such modification
to the HTSUS in the Federal Register.
(5) Clause 5 of Proclamation 9711, as amended, is amended by
striking the phrase ``as amended by Proclamation 9711,'' in the first
and second sentences and inserting in lieu thereof the following phrase:
``as amended, or to the quantitative limitations established by
proclamation,''. Clause 5 of Proclamation 9711, as amended, is further
amended by inserting the phrase ``or quantitative limitations'' after
the words ``ad valorem rates of duty'' in the first and second
sentences.
(6) Clause 5 of Proclamation 9740 is amended by striking the phrase
``as amended by clause 1 of this proclamation,'' and inserting in lieu
thereof the following phrase: ``as amended, or to the quantitative
limitations established by proclamation,'' in the first sentence. Clause
5 of Proclamation 9740 is further amended by striking the words ``by
clause 4 of this proclamation'' from the second sentence.
(7) Any provision of previous proclamations and Executive Orders
that is inconsistent with the actions taken in this proclamation is
superseded to the extent of such inconsistency.
IN WITNESS WHEREOF, I have hereunto set my hand this thirty-first day of
May, in the year of our Lord two thousand eighteen, and of the
Independence of the United States of America the two hundred and forty-
second.
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Proclamation 9760 of May 31, 2018
National Caribbean-American Heritage Month, 2018
By the President of the United States of America
A Proclamation
During Caribbean-American Heritage Month, we honor America's long-shared
history with our neighbors in the Caribbean and celebrate the Caribbean
Americans who have enriched our Nation.
Caribbean Americans embody the American spirit, with their talents and
hard work contributing greatly to America's economy. They protect our
citizens as law enforcement officers, serve our communities as public
officials, and mentor our country's young people as educators. Through
their tremendous athleticism and determination, they have brought pride
to the hearts of the American people as members of numerous U.S. Olympic
teams. Their leadership and resolve have made incredible contributions
to our society.
As trailblazers, Americans with Caribbean roots have sewn their own
unique thread into the fabric of our Nation. Dr. William Thornton, a
native of the British Virgin Islands, designed the United States Capitol
and is generally considered the first ``Architect of the Capitol''. Jean
Baptiste du Sable, the first permanent resident of Chicago, was born in
Haiti. Widely recognized as the ``Founder of Chicago,'' his prosperous
trade settlement has become one of the most iconic cities in the world.
This month, we acknowledge the numerous contributions of Caribbean
Americans to our Nation, including those of the more than 4 million
Caribbean Americans who live in the United States today. We are also
deeply grateful to the many Caribbean Americans who have served or are
currently serving our country as members of our Armed Forces.
NOW, THEREFORE, I, DONALD J. TRUMP, President of the United States of
America, by virtue of the authority vested in me by the Constitution and
the laws of the United States, do hereby proclaim June 2018 as National
Caribbean-American Heritage Month. I encourage all Americans to join in
celebrating the history, culture, and achievements of Caribbean
Americans with appropriate ceremonies and activities.
IN WITNESS WHEREOF, I have hereunto set my hand this thirty-first day of
May, in the year of our Lord two thousand eighteen, and of the
Independence of the United States of America the two hundred and forty-
second.
DONALD J. TRUMP
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Proclamation 9761 of May 31, 2018
National Homeownership Month, 2018
By the President of the United States of America
A Proclamation
During National Homeownership Month, we affirm the joy and benefits of
homeownership. For millions of Americans, owning a home is an important
step toward financial security and achieving the American Dream. My
Administration is committed to fostering an economic environment in
which every family has the opportunity to enjoy the sense of pride and
stability that can come with owning a home.
Our Nation's economy is experiencing tremendous growth. I signed into
law historic tax reform that cut taxes for middle class Americans and
small businesses. My Administration has also slashed unnecessary and
burdensome regulations that stunted economic growth. As a result of
these actions, Americans are keeping more of their hard-earned
paychecks, unemployment rates are at historic lows, and more Americans
are entering the workforce. Consequently, owning a home is becoming more
attainable for many Americans.
Numerous benefits are associated with homeownership. Owning a home gives
Americans a place to call their own, and a place of comfort and safety
where they can raise their families. Homeowners also support local
businesses, have a strong vested interest in their communities, and
foster bonds of friendship with others who live and work in their
neighborhoods. A home is more than a place to live--it is also an
investment in family, in community, and in the long-term prosperity of
our great country.
This month, we celebrate those Americans whose success and determination
have helped make them homeowners. Their dedication to their families and
communities, and to achieving a brighter and more secure future, is an
inspiration to each person who is pursuing their own American Dream.
NOW, THEREFORE, I, DONALD J. TRUMP, President of the United States of
America, by virtue of the authority vested in me by the Constitution and
the laws of the United States, do hereby proclaim June 2018 as National
Homeownership Month.
IN WITNESS WHEREOF, I have hereunto set my hand this thirty-first day of
May, in the year of our Lord two thousand eighteen, and of the
Independence of the United States of America the two hundred and forty-
second.
DONALD J. TRUMP
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Proclamation 9762 of May 31, 2018
National Ocean Month, 2018
By the President of the United States of America
A Proclamation
The United States is a nation whose identity, wealth, and security are
inextricably linked with the ocean and coastal waters. From sea to
shining sea, Americans benefit from the ocean's bounty--from the
industries it supports and the jobs it creates. During National Ocean
Month, we celebrate this immense natural resource, and the millions of
hardworking Americans employed by our ocean industries. We recognize the
many ways our oceans and coasts enhance our lives. We acknowledge that
our Nation can more effectively and responsibly harness its waters to
the great benefit of its citizens.
Through the unique geography of its mainland and the strategic locations
of Alaska, Hawaii, and its territories, the United States has the
exclusive commercial rights to an oceanic area larger than the combined
landmass of the 50 States. This invaluable national asset, called the
United States Exclusive Economic Zone (EEZ), is currently underutilized.
To harness the vast resources of the EEZ, we will develop and deploy new
technologies in partnership with American academic institutions and
innovators. We will streamline regulations and administrative practices
to promote economic growth, while protecting our marine environment for
current and future generations. We will also create new opportunities
for American products in the global marketplace, including through
continued support of our commercial fisheries and promotion of domestic
aquaculture.
To advance America's economic, security, and environmental interests, it
is also critical that we explore, map, and inventory our Nation's waters
and pursue advanced observational technologies and forecasting
capabilities. By exploring, developing, and conserving the ocean
resources of our great Nation, we will augment our economic
competitiveness, enhance our national security, and ensure American
prosperity.
NOW, THEREFORE, I, DONALD J. TRUMP, President of the United States of
America, by virtue of the authority vested in me by the Constitution and
the laws of the United States, do hereby proclaim June 2018 as National
Ocean Month. This month, I call upon Americans to reflect on the value
and importance of oceans not only to our security and economy, but also
as a source of recreation, enjoyment, and relaxation.
IN WITNESS WHEREOF, I have hereunto set my hand this thirty-first day of
May, in the year of our Lord two thousand eighteen, and of the
Independence of the United States of America the two hundred and forty-
second.
DONALD J. TRUMP
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Proclamation 9763 of June 1, 2018
African-American Music Appreciation Month, 2018
By the President of the United States of America
A Proclamation
During African-American Music Appreciation Month, we celebrate the
tremendous achievements and contributions of African-American musicians.
The musical ingenuity of talented African American artists laid the
foundation for so many recognizable and cherished genres of music,
including rock and roll, rhythm and blues, jazz, gospel, hip hop, and
rap.
Throughout our history, African-American music has demonstrated its
power to elicit comfort, healing, happiness, conviction, and
inspiration--as well as its ability to unite people of all backgrounds.
Today, it resonates in jazz quartets, rock and roll guitar solos, gospel
choirs, and hip hop beats. The expression of these artistic and diverse
styles of music acts as a voice for freedom, justice, love, and the
pursuit of happiness.
African-American music has played a significant role in shaping the
American dream and instilling a sense of pride in being an ``American.''
The talent and creativity of pioneers like Miles Davis, Duke Ellington,
Nat King Cole, Etta James, Whitney Houston, and many others have
indelibly enriched our culture and our lives. As Etta James noted, ``I
wanna show that gospel, country, blues, rhythm and blues, jazz, rock `n'
roll are all just really one thing. Those are the American music and
that is the American culture.'' Etta James recognized that the history
and evolution of music in America reflects our country's cultural
uniqueness and our country's commitment to protect and love every voice.
African-American music brings together people of all backgrounds--people
who hum it, whistle it, and sing it--to enjoy blended tunes and hard-to-
hit notes. Its contagious rhythm empowers its listeners to recall
memories of the past and grow excited for the future. Our Nation is
indebted to all the African-American artists whose music fills our
airways and our homes, lifts our spirits, and compels us to think,
dance, and sing. These musicians and their legacies ignite our
imaginations and prove to us that the sky is the limit.
NOW, THEREFORE, I, DONALD J. TRUMP, President of the United States of
America, by virtue of the authority vested in me by the Constitution and
the laws of the United States, do hereby proclaim June 2018 as African-
American Music Appreciation Month. I call upon public officials,
educators, and all the people of the United States to observe this month
with appropriate activities and programs that raise awareness and
appreciation of African-American music.
IN WITNESS WHEREOF, I have hereunto set my hand this first day of June,
in the year of our Lord two thousand eighteen, and of the Independence
of the United States of America the two hundred and forty-second.
DONALD J. TRUMP
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Proclamation 9764 of June 8, 2018
Flag Day and National Flag Week, 2018
By the President of the United States of America
A Proclamation
More than two centuries ago, on June 14, 1777, the Second Continental
Congress formally adopted the Stars and Stripes as the official flag of
our new Republic. Through the many triumphs and trials of our Nation,
our flag has reflected our heritage of liberty and embodied the American
virtues of bravery, justice, and loyalty. Each year, we celebrate Flag
Day and National Flag Week to honor our timeless national emblem.
Our flag symbolizes our solemn pride and eternal gratitude to our
service members, who willingly raise their hand in front of our Nation's
colors and take an oath to support and defend the Constitution of the
United States. Our flag also serves as a final acknowledgement of our
country's gratitude to the families of those soldiers, sailors, airmen,
marines, and coastguardsmen who have given their last full measure of
devotion to our country. After the echo of the last rifle volley and the
final notes of ``Taps'' fade away, the flag is carefully folded and
presented to the grieving families of our fallen heroes to serve as a
source of comfort and strength in times of immense sorrow.
Our majestic flag flies during our country's most memorable occasions.
In the early morning of May 10 of this year, a large American flag
undulated in the breeze over the homecoming of three Americans released
from captivity in North Korea. It also presided during our astronauts'
many missions exploring the moon's surface, the heroic triumph of the
Marines at the battle of Iwo Jima, and the recovery operations at New
York City's ground zero and the Pentagon immediately following the
attacks of September 11, 2001. Our country's colors--bold and
brilliant--symbolize to the world those values we hold sacred, freedom
and liberty, and our hope for a better world.
Today, we celebrate the ideals of our country's founding, which are
represented so proudly by the broad stripes and bright stars--that all
men are created equal and endowed by their Creator with unalienable
rights, including life, liberty, and the pursuit of happiness. May we
never forget the tremendous sacrifices required to secure and maintain
our freedom. Let us proudly stand and remember our founding principles
and our country's ever continuing march to achieve a more perfect Union.
As we raise our flag, let us resolve always to cherish it with reverence
and eternal gratitude so that the red, white, and blue may forever wave
from sea to shining sea.
NOW, THEREFORE, I, DONALD J. TRUMP, President of the United States of
America, do hereby proclaim June 14, 2018, as Flag Day, and the week
starting June 10, 2018, as National Flag Week. I direct the appropriate
officials to display the flag on all Federal Government buildings during
this week, and I urge all Americans to observe Flag Day and National
Flag Week by displaying the flag. I also encourage the people of the
United States to observe with pride and all due ceremony those days from
Flag Day through Independence Day, set aside by the Congress (89 Stat.
211), as a time to honor America, to celebrate our heritage in public
gatherings and activities, and to publicly recite the Pledge of
Allegiance to the Flag of the United States of America.
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IN WITNESS WHEREOF, I have hereunto set my hand this eighth day of June,
in the year of our Lord two thousand eighteen, and of the Independence
of the United States of America the two hundred and forty-second.
DONALD J. TRUMP
Proclamation 9765 of June 15, 2018
Father's Day, 2018
By the President of the United States of America
A Proclamation
On Father's Day, we pay special tribute to the men who devote themselves
to supporting and caring for their loved ones. We take this occasion to
show our gratitude to our fathers, to thank them for inspiring us to be
our best, and to appreciate the influence they have in shaping our
character and guiding our futures.
Fathers across our country serve as role models for their children and
families. Through their examples, they display the fundamental American
values of hard work and dedication, which are so important to fulfilling
our potential and achieving the American Dream. In each stage of our
development, their unwavering support inspires us to take on the next
big challenge and to pursue ambitious goals we might otherwise have
thought beyond our reach. Their engagement in our communities, from the
soccer field to Main Street to the town hall, enriches American life and
encourages others to get involved.
As a Nation, we reaffirm our commitment to promoting fatherhood in our
neighborhoods and communities. All fathers must know and harness their
power to shape the future of their children. More and more, scientific
studies show that fathers who actively invest in their children improve
their lives emotionally, physically, academically, and economically. My
Administration supports the continuation of grant funding to States and
community organizations that educate men on the significance of active
fatherhood and assist them with entering or staying in the workforce so
they can contribute to the emotional and financial well-being of their
children and families.
Today, and every day, we honor our fathers who serve their families with
humble and giving hearts. Whether we became their children through
birth, adoption, or foster care, the incredible fathers in our lives
generously share with us the powerful gifts of love and care through
their presence and dedication. We express our love and gratitude to our
fathers for the countless ways they have improved our lives and
acknowledge the tremendous importance of active fatherhood to our
families, communities, and country.
NOW, THERFORE, I, DONALD J. TRUMP, President of the United States of
America, in accordance with a joint resolution of the Congress approved
April 24, 1972, as amended (36 U.S.C. 109), do hereby proclaim June 17,
2018, as Father's Day. I call on United States Government officials to
display the flag of the United States on all Government buildings on
Father's Day and invite State and local governments and the people of
the United States to observe Father's Day with appropriate ceremonies.
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IN WITNESS WHEREOF, I have hereunto set my hand this fifteenth day of
June, in the year of our Lord two thousand eighteen, and of the
Independence of the United States of America the two hundred and forty-
second.
DONALD J. TRUMP
Proclamation 9766 of July 3, 2018
Honoring the Victims of the Tragedy in Annapolis, Maryland
By the President of the United States of America
A Proclamation
Our Nation shares the sorrow of those affected by the shooting at the
Capital Gazette newspaper in Annapolis, Maryland. Americans across the
country are united in calling upon God to be with the victims and to
bring aid and comfort to their families and friends. As a mark of solemn
respect for the victims of the terrible act of violence perpetrated on
June 28, 2018, by the authority vested in me as President of the United
States by the Constitution and the laws of the United States of America,
I hereby order that the flag of the United States shall be flown at
half-staff at the White House and upon all public buildings and grounds,
at all military posts and naval stations, and on all naval vessels of
the Federal Government in the District of Columbia and throughout the
United States and its Territories and possessions until sunset, July 3,
2018. I also direct that the flag shall be flown at half-staff for the
same length of time at all United States embassies, legations, consular
offices, and other facilities abroad, including all military facilities
and naval vessels and stations.
IN WITNESS WHEREOF, I have hereunto set my hand this third day of July,
in the year of our Lord two thousand eighteen, and of the Independence
of the United States of America the two hundred and forty-second.
DONALD J. TRUMP
Proclamation 9767 of July 13, 2018
Captive Nations Week, 2018
By the President of the United States of America
A Proclamation
Two hundred and forty-two years ago, America was founded on the
fundamental principle that all men and women are created equal and share
an inherent dignity that government must value, respect, and protect.
The founding of our great country lit a spark of freedom that spread
around the world, unleashing human potential and lifting billions out of
poverty. Today, we continue this sacred legacy. We hold in common the
responsibility to strengthen the bonds of liberty for future generations
to inherit and carry forward.
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At the same time, we recognize that many around the world continue to
live under the dark shadow of oppression and despotism. During Captive
Nations Week, we remember that the rights and privileges we enjoy in the
United States are not held by all. We stand in solidarity with those who
continue to suffer under governments that stifle basic freedoms and deny
the opportunity to build a better life.
President Dwight D. Eisenhower proclaimed the first Captive Nations Week
in 1959 during the height of the Cold War. At that time, the United
States was locked in an enduring struggle to preserve and advance
freedom for nations held captive by totalitarian communist regimes in
Eastern Europe, Asia, and elsewhere. These regimes dismissed the very
idea of individual rights. Then, as it does today, the United States
blazed as a beacon of hope for the oppressed, for lovers of freedom and
justice, and for those who strive for the rule of law.
When the citizens of East Germany tore down the Berlin Wall in 1989, it
was a defining moment for freedom. But much work remains unfinished. In
many countries today, people remain subject to unjust arrest, detention,
and execution. Individual rights, such as freedom of expression, freedom
of association, and freedom to assemble, which are necessary to hold
governments accountable, are significantly circumvented or denied
entirely. The United States stands with the repressed and continues to
encourage despotic regimes to turn away from authoritarianism and
respect the God-given rights of life and liberty.
As we observe Captive Nations Week, let us recall the words of President
Ronald Reagan, declared on this occasion in 1983: ``Free people, if they
are to remain free, must defend the liberty of others.'' Let us today
resolve to continue the work of those who came before: to ensure that
America remains the world's brightest example of liberty; to do justice;
to respect the rule of law; and to never, ever give up on liberty.
The Congress, by Joint Resolution approved July 17, 1959 (73 Stat. 212),
has authorized and requested the President to issue a proclamation
designating the third week of July of each year as ``Captive Nations
Week.''
NOW, THERFORE, I, DONALD J. TRUMP, President of the United States of
America, by virtue of the authority vested in me by the Constitution and
the laws of the United States, do hereby proclaim July 15 through July
21, 2018, as Captive Nations Week. I call upon all Americans to reaffirm
our commitment to those around the world striving for liberty, justice,
and the rule of law.
IN WITNESS WHEREOF, I have hereunto set my hand this thirteenth day of
July, in the year of our Lord two thousand eighteen, and of the
Independence of the United States of America the two hundred and forty-
third.
DONALD J. TRUMP
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Proclamation 9768 of July 13, 2018
Made in America Day and Made in America Week, 2018
By the President of the United States of America
A Proclamation
On Made in America Day and during Made in America Week, we celebrate the
importance of American manufacturing, construction, agriculture, mining,
and entrepreneurship to our Nation's prosperity and economic vitality.
Made in America products represent the global gold standard for quality,
innovation, and craftsmanship and the output of a highly skilled
workforce that is second to none.
American workers and job creators sustain and inspire the American
Dream, while enhancing both our economic and national security, which
are inextricably linked.
For far too long, the working men and women of our country have been
ignored. That era is over.
Last year, I signed into law historic tax cuts and reform, which have
unleashed a flow of investment and jobs back into America from overseas.
Optimism among American manufacturers has hit all-time highs as American
businesses across the country have paid bonuses, increased wages, and
boosted contributions to employee retirement plans.
My Administration is also delivering on its promise to cut unnecessary
and burdensome regulations that hamper economic growth.
I have consistently pledged to the American people that I will
reinvigorate our workforce by instituting fair and reciprocal trade
practices so that companies can compete, thrive, and grow. My trade
agenda is focused on defending our workers and businesses from unfair
trade practices and on removing barriers to our products and services,
so that our Nation can compete and so that ``buy American and hire
American'' once again becomes the best option in an increasingly
international and competitive market. Accordingly, I will continue to
negotiate and modernize our trade agreements to bring about free, fair,
and reciprocal trade and thereby ensure open, fair, and competitive
markets for America's products and services.
Our Nation continues to thrive due to the determination, imagination,
skill, creativity, and excellence of our people. American industry
reflects these qualities and evokes patriotism, pride, and the hope of a
bright and prosperous future. We salute our Nation's workers, job
creators, and inventors, and we pledge to continue creating an
environment that makes the United States the most attractive place in
the world to do business.
NOW, THEREFORE, I, DONALD J. TRUMP, President of the United States of
America, by virtue of the authority vested in me by the Constitution and
the laws of the United States, do hereby proclaim July 17, 2018, as Made
in America Day and this week, July 15 through July 21, 2018, as Made in
America Week. I call upon all Americans to pay special tribute to the
builders, the ranchers, the crafters, the entrepreneurs, and all those
who work with their hands every day to make America great.
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IN WITNESS WHEREOF, I have hereunto set my hand this thirteenth day of
July, in the year of our Lord two thousand eighteen, and of the
Independence of the United States of America the two hundred and forty-
third.
DONALD J. TRUMP
Proclamation 9769 of July 25, 2018
Anniversary of the Americans with Disabilities Act, 2018
By the President of the United States of America
A Proclamation
On the 28th anniversary of the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA), we
celebrate this historic legislation, which echoed our Nation's founding
promise to recognize and secure the equal rights of all men and women.
Today, we reaffirm our commitment to cultivate further opportunities for
all Americans to live full and independent lives, and recognize the many
contributions enabled by expanded participation of Americans with
disabilities in our society.
President George H.W. Bush signed the ADA into law on July 26, 1990. It
has transformed the lives of millions of Americans living with
disabilities by promoting their equal access to employment, government
services, public accommodations, commercial facilities, and public
transportation. Today, people of all ages with disabilities are better
able to thrive in the community, pursue careers, contribute to our
economy, and fully participate in American society.
Our Nation must continue to build upon this foundation and continue to
further the participation of the more than 56 million Americans living
with disabilities. My Administration continues to encourage research
that will lead to advancements in technology, medicine, and other fields
and better enable independent living. We are also expanding and
promoting equal education and employment opportunities for Americans
with disabilities to live and work. In this regard, in June of last
year, I signed an Executive Order to develop more apprenticeship
programs for all people, including those with disabilities. Additional
training will encourage better involvement from businesses and allow
people with disabilities to contribute meaningfully to a wide variety of
industries.
As we commemorate the anniversary of the ADA, we recommit ourselves to
fostering an environment in which all Americans have the opportunity to
pursue the American Dream.
NOW, THEREFORE, I, DONALD J. TRUMP, President of the United States of
America, by virtue of the authority vested in me by the Constitution and
the laws of the United States, do hereby proclaim July 26, 2018, as a
day in celebration of the 28th Anniversary of the Americans with
Disabilities Act. I call upon all Americans to observe this day with
appropriate ceremonies and activities that celebrate the contributions
of Americans with disabilities and to renew our commitment to achieving
the promise of our freedom for all Americans.
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IN WITNESS WHEREOF, I have hereunto set my hand this twenty-fifth day of
July, in the year of our Lord two thousand eighteen, and of the
Independence of the United States of America the two hundred and forty-
third.
DONALD J. TRUMP
Proclamation 9770 of July 26, 2018
National Korean War Veterans Armistice Day, 2018
By the President of the United States of America
A Proclamation
This year marks the 65th anniversary of the signing of the armistice
that ended the fighting of the Korean War. For 3 brutal years, our Armed
Forces and allies fought valiantly to stop the spread of communism and
defend freedom on the Korean Peninsula. On National Korean War Veterans
Armistice Day, we remember the bravery and sacrifices of those who
fought and died for this noble cause.
On the Korean Peninsula, our brave Soldiers, Sailors, Marines, Airmen,
and Coast Guardsmen fought with skill and resolve against tyranny and
oppression. Justice, liberty, and democracy prevailed, but victory came
at a tremendous cost. More than 33,000 Americans were killed in action
during the Korean War, and more than 103,000 were wounded. Thousands
more were captured and held as prisoners of war. Many are still missing
in action. We will never forget these valiant patriots or their
families, who have endured unimaginable loss.
More than six decades after the cease-fire on the Korean Peninsula, our
relationship with South Korea continues to flourish. We have forged a
powerful friendship built on respect, a mutual desire for economic
prosperity, and an unwavering commitment to democratic values and peace
through strength.
In contrast, our relationship with North Korea has been hostile, due to
continued threats to our allies, their development of weapons of mass
destruction and ballistic missile programs, and ongoing human rights
violations. Last month's historic summit with Chairman Kim Jong Un in
Singapore, however, has offered a renewed sense of hope for the future--
including the promise of complete denuclearization of the Korean
Peninsula. During this summit, I raised my concern for the many American
families who have been unable to properly bury the loved ones they lost
during the Korean War and bring closure to this chapter in their lives.
As a result, Chairman Kim and I announced our commitment to the recovery
and repatriation of the remains of Americans missing in action. My
Administration will fulfill our Nation's solemn duty to bring our
patriots home with dignity and honor.
Today, we honor our Korean War Veterans for their immeasurable
contributions to the cause of liberty. We also salute members of the
armed forces, past and present, who have maintained an allied presence
on the Korean Peninsula since the 1953 armistice. Their efforts to stave
off aggression are worthy of our highest respect and gratitude.
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NOW, THEREFORE, I, DONALD J. TRUMP, President of the United States of
America, by virtue of the authority vested in me by the Constitution and
the laws of the United States, do hereby proclaim July 27, 2018, as
National Korean War Veterans Armistice Day. I call upon all Americans to
observe this day with appropriate ceremonies and activities that honor
and give thanks to our distinguished Korean War Veterans.
IN WITNESS WHEREOF, I have hereunto set my hand this twenty-sixth day of
July, in the year of our Lord two thousand eighteen, and of the
Independence of the United States of America the two hundred and forty-
third.
DONALD J. TRUMP
Proclamation 9771 of July 30, 2018
To Take Certain Actions Under the African Growth and Opportunity Act and
for Other Purposes
By the President of the United States of America
A Proclamation
1. In Proclamation 7350 of October 2, 2000, the President designated the
Republic of Rwanda (``Rwanda'') as a beneficiary sub-Saharan African
country for purposes of section 506A(a)(1) of the Trade Act of 1974 (the
``1974 Act'') (19 U.S.C. 2466a(a)(1)), as added by section 111(a) of the
African Growth and Opportunity Act (the ``AGOA'').
2. Sections 506A(d)(4)(C) (19 U.S.C. 2466a(d)(4)(C)) and 506A(c)(1) (19
U.S.C. 2466a(c)(1)) of the 1974 Act authorize the President to suspend
the application of duty-free treatment provided for any article
described in section 506A(b)(1) of the 1974 Act (19 U.S.C. 2466a(b)(1))
or section 112 of the AGOA (19 U.S.C. 3721) with respect to a
beneficiary sub-Saharan African country if the President determines that
the beneficiary country is not meeting the requirements described in
section 506A(a)(1) of the 1974 Act, and that suspending such duty-free
treatment would be more effective in promoting compliance by the country
with those requirements than terminating the designation of the country
as a beneficiary sub-Saharan African country for purposes of section
506A of the 1974 Act.
3. Pursuant to section 506A(c)(1) of the 1974 Act, I have determined
that Rwanda is not meeting the requirements described in section
506A(a)(1) of the 1974 Act and that suspending the application of duty-
free treatment to certain goods would be more effective in promoting
compliance by Rwanda with such requirements than terminating the
designation of Rwanda as a beneficiary sub-Saharan African country.
Accordingly, I have decided to suspend the application of duty-free
treatment for all AGOA-eligible goods in the apparel sector from Rwanda
for purposes of section 506A of the 1974 Act.
4. Proclamation 8039 of July 27, 2006, implemented the United States-
Bahrain Free Trade Agreement (``USBFTA'') with respect to the United
States and, pursuant to section 101(a) of the United States-Bahrain Free
Trade Agreement Implementation Act (the ``USBFTA Implementation Act'')
(19 U.S.C. 3805 note), incorporated in the Harmonized Tariff Schedule of
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United States (HTS) the rules of origin necessary or appropriate to
carry out the USBFTA.
5. Section 1206(a) of the Omnibus Trade and Competitiveness Act of 1988
(the ``1988 Act'') (19 U.S.C. 3006(a)) authorizes the President to
proclaim modifications to the HTS based on the recommendations of the
United States International Trade Commission (the ``Commission'') under
section 1205 of the 1988 Act (19 U.S.C. 3005) if he determines that the
modifications are in conformity with United States obligations under the
International Convention on the Harmonized Commodity Description and
Coding System (the ``Convention'') and do not run counter to the
national economic interest of the United States.
6. In Proclamation 9549 of December 1, 2016, pursuant to the authority
provided in section 1206(a) of the 1988 Act, the President modified the
HTS to reflect amendments to the Convention. Bahrain is a party to the
Convention and likewise implemented the amendments to the Convention in
its tariff schedule.
7. Because of these changes in the national tariff schedules of the
parties to the USBFTA, the rules of origin set out in Annexes 3-A and 4-
A of the USBFTA must be changed to ensure that the tariff and certain
other treatment accorded under the USBFTA to originating goods will
continue to be provided under the tariff categories that were modified
in Proclamation 9549. The USBFTA parties have agreed to make these
changes in a protocol to the USBFTA that went into effect on November
30, 2017.
8. Section 202 of the USBFTA Implementation Act provides certain rules
for determining whether a good is an originating good for purposes of
implementing tariff treatment under the USBFTA. Section 202(j)(1) of the
USBFTA Implementation Act authorizes the President to proclaim the rules
of origin set out in the USBFTA and any subordinate categories necessary
to carry out the USBFTA, subject to certain exceptions set out in
section 202(j)(2)(A).
9. I have determined that modifications to the HTS proclaimed pursuant
to section 1206(a) of the 1988 Act are necessary or appropriate to
ensure the continuation of treatment accorded originating goods under
tariff categories modified in Proclamation 9549.
10. Following the amendments to the Convention reflected by the
modifications to the HTS made in Proclamation 9549, the World Customs
Organization issued a small number of conforming amendments to the
Convention that should have been included in the amendments that were
implemented on January 1, 2017, pursuant to Proclamation 9549. The
Commission then recommended additional modifications to the HTS pursuant
to section 1205 of the 1988 Act to conform the HTS to these most recent
amendments to the Convention. I have determined that these recommended
modifications to the HTS proclaimed in this proclamation pursuant to
section 1206(a) of the 1988 Act are in conformity with United States
obligations under the Convention and do not run counter to the national
economic interest of the United States.
11. Proclamation 9693 of January 23, 2018, implemented action in the
form of a safeguard measure under section 203 of the 1974 Act (19 U.S.C.
2253) with respect to certain crystalline silicon photovoltaic cells,
whether or not partially or fully assembled into other products (such as
modules).
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12. The safeguard measure imposed a tariff-rate quota, for a period of 4
years, on imports of solar cells that are not partially or fully
assembled into other products, and an increase in duties on imports of
modules, as defined by Note 18(g) in subchapter III of chapter 99 of the
HTS, also for a period of 4 years.
13. Section 604 of the 1974 Act (19 U.S.C. 2483) authorizes the
President to embody in the HTS the substance of the relevant provisions
of that Act, and of other Acts affecting import treatment, and actions
thereunder, including removal, modification, continuance, or imposition
of any rate of duty or other import restriction.
14. Proclamation 9693 modified chapter 99 of the HTS to implement the
safeguard measure described in paragraphs 11 and 12 of this
proclamation. Those modifications included certain technical errors, and
I have determined, pursuant to section 604 of the 1974 Act, that
modifications to the HTS are necessary to correct them.
15. Section 1206(c) of the 1988 Act provides that modifications
proclaimed by the President under section 1206(a) may not take effect
before the thirtieth day after the date on which the text of the
proclamation is published in the Federal Register.
NOW, THEREFORE, I, DONALD J. TRUMP, President of the United States of
America, by virtue of the authority vested in me by the Constitution and
the laws of the United States of America, including but not limited to
sections 506A(d)(4)(C) and 506A(c)(1) of the 1974 Act; section 1206(a)
of the 1988 Act; and sections 203 and 604 of the 1974 Act, do proclaim
that:
(1) The application of duty-free treatment for all AGOA-eligible
goods in the apparel sector from Rwanda is suspended for purposes of
section 506A of the 1974 Act, effective July 31, 2018.
(2) In order to reflect in the HTS that, beginning on July 31, 2018,
the application of duty-free treatment for all AGOA-eligible goods in
the apparel sector from Rwanda shall be suspended, the HTS is modified
as set forth in Annex I to this proclamation.
(3) In order to reflect in the HTS the modifications to the rules of
origin under the USBFTA, general note 30 to the HTS is modified as
provided in Annex II to this proclamation.
(4) The modifications to the HTS set forth in Annex II shall be
effective with respect to goods entered for consumption, or withdrawn
from warehouse for consumption, on or after the date that is 30 days
after the date of publication of this proclamation in the Federal
Register.
(5) In order to conform the HTS to the most recent amendments to the
Convention, the HTS is modified as set forth in Annex III to this
proclamation.
(6) The modifications to the HTS set forth in Annex III shall be
effective with respect to goods entered for consumption, or withdrawn
from warehouse for consumption, on or after the later of (i) the date
that is 30 days after the date of publication of this proclamation in
the Federal Register, or (ii) the first day of the month that follows
after such thirtieth day.
(7) In order to correct technical errors in the annex to
Proclamation 9693, Note 18(c)(iii) in subchapter III of chapter 99 of
the HTS is modified by
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likewise'' and by inserting in lieu thereof the phrase ``Subheading
9903.45.25 shall''; and Note 18(g) is modified by deleting ``For
purposes of'' and by inserting in lieu thereof ``Subject to the
provisions of subdivision (c)(iii) of this note, for purposes of''.
(8) Any provisions of previous proclamations and Executive Orders
that are inconsistent with the actions taken in this proclamation are
superseded to the extent of such inconsistency.
IN WITNESS WHEREOF, I have hereunto set my hand this thirtieth day of
July, in the year of our Lord two thousand eighteen, and of the
Independence of the United States of America the two hundred and forty-
third.
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Proclamation 9772 of August 10, 2018
Adjusting Imports of Steel Into the United States
By the President of the United States of America
A Proclamation
1. On January 11, 2018, the Secretary of Commerce (Secretary)
transmitted to me a report on his investigation into the effect of
imports of steel articles on the national security of the United States
under section 232 of the Trade Expansion Act of 1962, as amended (19
U.S.C. 1862). The Secretary found and advised me of his opinion that
steel articles are being imported into the United States in such
quantities and under such circumstances as to threaten to impair the
national security of the United States.
2. In Proclamation 9705 of March 8, 2018 (Adjusting Imports of Steel
Into the United States), I concurred in the Secretary's finding that
steel articles, as defined in clause 1 of Proclamation 9705, as amended
by clause 8 of Proclamation 9711 of March 22, 2018 (Adjusting Imports of
Steel Into the United States), are being imported into the United States
in such quantities and under such circumstances as to threaten to impair
the national security of the United States, and decided to adjust the
imports of these steel articles by imposing a 25 percent ad valorem
tariff on such articles imported from most countries.
3. In Proclamation 9705, I also directed the Secretary to monitor
imports of steel articles and inform me of any circumstances that in the
Secretary's opinion might indicate the need for further action under
section 232 with respect to such imports.
4. The Secretary has informed me that while capacity utilization in the
domestic steel industry has improved, it is still below the target
capacity utilization level the Secretary recommended in his report.
Although imports of steel articles have declined since the imposition of
the tariff, I am advised that they are still several percentage points
greater than the level of imports that would allow domestic capacity
utilization to reach the target level.
5. In light of the fact that imports have not declined as much as
anticipated and capacity utilization has not increased to that target
level, I have concluded that it is necessary and appropriate in light of
our national security interests to adjust the tariff imposed by previous
proclamations.
6. In the Secretary's January 2018 report, the Secretary recommended
that I consider applying a higher tariff to a list of specific countries
should I determine that all countries should not be subject to the same
tariff. One of the countries on that list was the Republic of Turkey
(Turkey). As the Secretary explained in that report, Turkey is among the
major exporters of steel to the United States for domestic consumption.
To further reduce imports of steel articles and increase domestic
capacity utilization, I have determined that it is necessary and
appropriate to impose a 50 percent ad valorem tariff on steel articles
imported from Turkey, beginning on August 13, 2018. The Secretary has
advised me that this adjustment will be a significant step toward
ensuring the viability of the domestic steel industry.
7. Section 232 of the Trade Expansion Act of 1962, as amended,
authorizes the President to adjust the imports of an article and its
derivatives that are
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being imported into the United States in such quantities or under such
circumstances as to threaten to impair the national security.
8. Section 604 of the Trade Act of 1974, as amended (19 U.S.C. 2483),
authorizes the President to embody in the Harmonized Tariff Schedule of
the United States (HTSUS) the substance of statutes affecting import
treatment, and actions thereunder, including the removal, modification,
continuance, or imposition of any rate of duty or other import
restriction.
NOW, THEREFORE, I, DONALD J. TRUMP, President of the United States of
America, by the authority vested in me by the Constitution and the laws
of the United States of America, including section 232 of the Trade
Expansion Act of 1962, as amended, section 301 of title 3, United States
Code, and section 604 of the Trade Act of 1974, as amended, do hereby
proclaim as follows:
(1) In order to establish increases in the duty rate on imports of
steel articles from Turkey, subchapter III of chapter 99 of the HTSUS is
modified as provided in the Annex to this proclamation. Clause 2 of
Proclamation 9705, as amended by clause 1 of Proclamation 9740 of April
30, 2018 (Adjusting Imports of Steel Into the United States), is further
amended by striking the last two sentences and inserting in lieu thereof
the following three sentences: ``Except as otherwise provided in this
proclamation, or in notices published pursuant to clause 3 of this
proclamation, all steel articles imports specified in the Annex shall be
subject to an additional 25 percent ad valorem rate of duty with respect
to goods entered for consumption, or withdrawn from warehouse for
consumption, as follows: (a) on or after 12:01 a.m. eastern daylight
time on March 23, 2018, from all countries except Argentina, Australia,
Brazil, Canada, Mexico, South Korea, and the member countries of the
European Union; (b) on or after 12:01 a.m. eastern daylight time on June
1, 2018, from all countries except Argentina, Australia, Brazil, and
South Korea; and (c) on or after 12:01 a.m. eastern daylight time on
August 13, 2018, from all countries except Argentina, Australia, Brazil,
South Korea, and Turkey. Further, except as otherwise provided in
notices published pursuant to clause 3 of this proclamation, all steel
articles imports from Turkey specified in the Annex shall be subject to
a 50 percent ad valorem rate of duty with respect to goods entered for
consumption, or withdrawn from warehouse for consumption, on or after
12:01 a.m. eastern daylight time on August 13, 2018. These rates of
duty, which are in addition to any other duties, fees, exactions, and
charges applicable to such imported steel articles, shall apply to
imports of steel articles from each country as specified in the
preceding two sentences.''.
(2) The text of U.S. note 16(a)(i) to subchapter III of chapter 99
of the HTSUS is amended by deleting ``Heading 9903.80.01 provides'' and
inserting the following in lieu thereof: ``Except as provided in U.S.
note 16(a)(ii), which applies to products of Turkey that are provided
for in heading 9903.80.02, heading 9903.80.01 provides''.
(3) U.S. note 16(a)(ii) to subchapter III of chapter 99 of the HTSUS
is re-designated as U.S. note 16(a)(iii) to subchapter III of chapter 99
of the HTSUS.
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(4) The following new U.S. note 16(a)(ii) to subchapter III of
chapter 99 of the HTSUS is inserted in numerical order: ``(ii) Heading
9903.80.02 provides the ordinary customs duty treatment of iron or steel
products of Turkey, pursuant to the article description of such heading.
For any such products that are eligible for special tariff treatment
under any of the free trade agreements or preference programs listed in
general note 3(c)(i) to the tariff schedule, the duty provided in this
heading shall be collected in addition to any special rate of duty
otherwise applicable under the appropriate tariff subheading, except
where prohibited by law. Goods for which entry is claimed under a
provision of chapter 98 and which are subject to the additional duties
prescribed herein shall be eligible for and subject to the terms of such
provision and applicable U.S. Customs and Border Protection (``CBP'')
regulations, except that duties under subheading 9802.00.60 shall be
assessed based upon the full value of the imported article. No claim for
entry or for any duty exemption or reduction shall be allowed for the
iron or steel products enumerated in subdivision (b) of this note under
a provision of chapter 99 that may set forth a lower rate of duty or
provide duty-free treatment, taking into account information supplied by
CBP, but any additional duty prescribed in any provision of this
subchapter or subchapter IV of chapter 99 shall be imposed in addition
to the duty in heading 9903.80.02.''.
(5) Paragraphs (b), (c), and (d) of U.S. note 16 to subchapter III
of chapter 99 of the HTSUS are each amended by replacing ``heading
9903.80.01'' with ``headings 9903.80.01 and 9903.80.02''.
(6) The ``Article description'' for heading 9903.80.01 of the HTSUS
is amended by replacing ``of Brazil'' with ``of Brazil, of Turkey''.
(7) The modifications to the HTSUS made by clauses 2 through 6 of
this proclamation and the Annex to this proclamation shall be effective
with respect to goods entered for consumption, or withdrawn from
warehouse for consumption, on or after 12:01 a.m. eastern daylight time
on August 13, 2018, and shall continue in effect, unless such actions
are expressly reduced, modified, or terminated.
(8) The Secretary, in consultation with U.S. Customs and Border
Protection of the Department of Homeland Security and other relevant
executive departments and agencies, shall revise the HTSUS so that it
conforms to the amendments directed by this proclamation. The Secretary
shall publish any such modification to the HTSUS in the Federal
Register.
(9) Any provision of previous proclamations and Executive Orders
that is inconsistent with the actions taken in this proclamation is
superseded to the extent of such inconsistency.
IN WITNESS WHEREOF, I have hereunto set my hand this tenth day of
August, in the year of our Lord two thousand eighteen, and of the
Independence of the United States of America the two hundred and forty-
third.
DONALD J. TRUMP
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Proclamation 9773 of August 17, 2018
National Employer Support of the Guard and Reserve Week, 2018
By the President of the United States of America
A Proclamation
Since the founding of our great Nation, citizens have put their lives on
hold to defend our liberty and protect their fellow Americans. Today,
more than one million Americans proudly serve in the National Guard and
Reserve. During National Employer Support of the Guard and Reserve Week,
we take a moment to salute the employers and communities that support
our citizen Soldiers, Sailors, Airmen, Marines, and Coast Guardsmen.
Nearly half of our Nation's Armed Forces are comprised of National Guard
and Reserve members. These dedicated patriots train throughout the year
to be mission-ready at home and abroad. They balance the demands of
civilian life with military duties and are a vital component of our
national defense strategy. Our National Guardsmen and Reservists serve
with distinction in uniform on all fronts--whether it be mitigating the
effects of natural disasters and emergencies on our soil, protecting our
border, or engaging in combat operations around the globe. And when they
take the uniform off, they apply their leadership skills and desire to
serve our communities throughout every sector of the civilian world.
Employers who understand and appreciate the critical mission of our
National Guard and Reserve provide flexibility and unwavering support in
the workplace that empowers Guardsmen and Reservists to make invaluable
contributions to our all-volunteer force. We owe a tremendous debt of
gratitude to the employers nationwide who understand the importance of a
strong and ready military. Offices, organizations, and businesses
nationwide accept the inconveniences of disruptive schedules, temporary
personnel shortages, and financial burdens, because they know that they
are helping sustain and advance something far more valuable than their
bottom lines. Guardsmen and Reservists bring invaluable assets of
professionalism, commitment, teamwork, and discipline to our Armed
Forces and to America's businesses.
My Administration is committed to caring for our military members,
veterans, and their families. Many civilian employers share this
unwavering dedication and devotion, and they deserve our deepest
gratitude. I encourage all Americans to support our brave Guardsmen,
Reservists, and their families because of their incalculable sacrifices
to secure and maintain our freedom. Let us remember that the generosity,
flexibility, and selflessness of their civilian employers are critical
to their ability to serve our country most effectively.
NOW, THEREFORE, I, DONALD J. TRUMP, President of the United States of
America, by virtue of the authority vested in me by the Constitution and
the laws of the United States, do hereby proclaim August 19 through
August 25, 2018, as National Employer Support of the Guard and Reserve
Week. I call upon all Americans to join me in expressing our heartfelt
thanks to the civilian employers who provide critical support to the men
and women of the National Guard and Reserve. I also call on State and
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local officials, private organizations, and all military commanders to
observe this week with appropriate ceremonies and activities.
IN WITNESS WHEREOF, I have hereunto set my hand this seventeenth day of
August, in the year of our Lord two thousand eighteen, and of the
Independence of the United States of America the two hundred and forty-
third.
DONALD J. TRUMP
Proclamation 9774 of August 24, 2018
Women's Equality Day, 2018
By the President of the United States of America
A Proclamation
On Women's Equality Day, we commemorate the ratification of the 19th
Amendment to the Constitution, which secured for women the right to
vote. The anniversary of this milestone is an appropriate time to
reflect on the remarkable accomplishments of women in every facet of
American life. It is also an opportunity to honor women for their
leadership in service to their families, their communities, and the
Nation.
In the same spirit of the 19th Amendment, we must continue to seek an
environment of opportunity for all women. My Administration, therefore,
continues to support the advancement of women throughout our country.
The economy is growing and increasing opportunities to work and thrive
as a result of our economic policies, including the enactment of the Tax
Cuts and Jobs Act and the elimination of unnecessary and burdensome
regulations. The unemployment rate for women has recently reached a 65-
year low. We also fought for working parents by securing a doubling of
the child tax credit, the creation of the dependent care credit, and the
largest ever expansion of the child and dependent care credit. These
family-friendly reforms will give much-needed financial relief to
hardworking parents. Additionally, my Administration recognizes the
challenges faced by mothers in the workplace due to lack of paid leave
and affordable, high-quality childcare. That is why my budget this year,
as it did last year, includes a national paid parental leave program. We
continue to call on the Congress to enact such a program into law to
help women thrive in the labor force and provide for their families.
Further, we are working to enhance access to education and training in
science, technology, engineering, and mathematics for the next
generation of women pursuing careers in these fields.
Today, we celebrate the passion and unwavering dedication of the women
who struggled and persevered in the fight for suffrage, and we recognize
the countless ways that women strengthen the fabric of the Nation. We
all benefit from the leadership and ingenuity of women in education,
medicine, government, law, business, military service, and every other
field contributing to the greatness of this Nation.
NOW, THEREFORE, I, DONALD J. TRUMP, President of the United States of
America, by virtue of the authority vested in me by the Constitution and
the laws of the United States, do hereby proclaim August 26, 2018, as
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Women's Equality Day. I call upon the people of the United States to
celebrate the achievements of women and observe this day with
appropriate programs and activities.
IN WITNESS WHEREOF, I have hereunto set my hand this twenty-fourth day
of August, in the year of our Lord two thousand eighteen, and of the
Independence of the United States of America the two hundred and forty-
third.
DONALD J. TRUMP
Proclamation 9775 of August 27, 2018
Death of Senator John Sidney McCain III
By the President of the United States of America
A Proclamation
As a mark of respect for the memory and longstanding service of Senator
John Sidney McCain III, I hereby order, by the authority vested in me by
the Constitution and the laws of the United States of America, that the
flag of the United States shall be flown at half-staff at the White
House and upon all public buildings and grounds, at all military posts
and naval stations, and on all naval vessels of the Federal Government
in the District of Columbia and throughout the United States and its
Territories and possessions until sunset, on the day of interment. I
also direct that the flag shall be flown at half-staff for the same
period at all United States embassies, legations, consular offices, and
other facilities abroad, including all military facilities and naval
vessels and stations.
IN WITNESS WHEREOF, I have hereunto set my hand this twenty-seventh day
of August, in the year of our Lord two thousand eighteen, and of the
Independence of the United States of America the two hundred and forty-
third.
DONALD J. TRUMP
Proclamation 9776 of August 29, 2018
Adjusting Imports of Aluminum Into the United States
By the President of the United States of America
A Proclamation
1. On January 19, 2018, the Secretary of Commerce (Secretary)
transmitted to me a report on his investigation into the effect of
imports of aluminum articles on the national security of the United
States under section 232 of the Trade Expansion Act of 1962, as amended
(19 U.S.C. 1862). The Secretary found and advised me of his opinion that
aluminum articles are being imported into the United States in such
quantities and under such circumstances as to threaten to impair the
national security of the United States. In light of this conclusion, the
Secretary recommended action to adjust the imports of aluminum articles
so that such imports will not threaten
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to impair the national security. The Secretary also recommended that I
authorize him, in response to specific requests from affected domestic
parties, to exclude from any adopted import restrictions those aluminum
articles for which the Secretary determines there is a lack of
sufficient domestic production capacity of comparable products, or to
exclude aluminum articles from such restrictions for specific national
security-based considerations.
2. In Proclamation 9704 of March 8, 2018 (Adjusting Imports of Aluminum
Into the United States), I concurred in the Secretary's finding that
aluminum articles, as defined in clause 1 of Proclamation 9704, are
being imported into the United States in such quantities and under such
circumstances as to threaten to impair the national security of the
United States, and decided to adjust the imports of these aluminum
articles by imposing a 10 percent ad valorem tariff on such articles
imported from most countries. I further authorized the Secretary to
provide relief from these additional duties for any aluminum article
determined not to be produced in the United States in a sufficient and
reasonably available amount or of a satisfactory quality and also to
provide such relief based on specific national security considerations.
3. Consistent with the Secretary's recommendation that I authorize him
to exclude from any adopted import restrictions those aluminum articles
for which the Secretary determines there is a lack of sufficient
domestic production of comparable products, or for specific national
security-based considerations, I have determined to authorize the
Secretary to provide relief from quantitative limitations on aluminum
articles adopted pursuant to section 232 of the Trade Expansion Act of
1962, as amended, including those set forth in Proclamation 9758 of May
31, 2018 (Adjusting Imports of Aluminum Into the United States), on the
same basis as the Secretary is currently authorized to provide relief
from the duty established in clause 2 of Proclamation 9704.
4. In light of my determinations, I have considered whether it is
necessary and appropriate in light of our national security interests to
make any corresponding adjustments to the tariff or quotas imposed by
previous proclamations. It is my judgment that it is necessary and
appropriate, at this time, to maintain the current tariff and quota
levels. As directed in Proclamation 9704, the Secretary shall continue
to monitor imports of aluminum articles and inform me of any
circumstances that, in his opinion, might indicate the need for further
action under section 232 of the Trade Expansion Act of 1962, as amended.
5. The United States continues to hold discussions with countries on
satisfactory alternative means to address the threatened impairment to
our national security posed by aluminum articles imports. Should these
discussions result in an agreement concerning such alternative means, I
will take further action as appropriate.
6. Section 232 of the Trade Expansion Act of 1962, as amended,
authorizes the President to adjust the imports of an article and its
derivatives that are being imported into the United States in such
quantities or under such circumstances as to threaten to impair the
national security.
7. Section 604 of the Trade Act of 1974, as amended (19 U.S.C. 2483),
authorizes the President to embody in the Harmonized Tariff Schedule of
the United States (HTSUS) the substance of statutes affecting import
treatment,
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and actions thereunder, including the removal, modification,
continuance, or imposition of any rate of duty or other import
restriction.
NOW, THEREFORE, I, DONALD J. TRUMP, President of the United States of
America, by the authority vested in me by the Constitution and the laws
of the United States of America, including section 232 of the Trade
Expansion Act of 1962, as amended, section 301 of title 3, United States
Code, and section 604 of the Trade Act of 1974, as amended, do hereby
proclaim as follows:
(1) The Secretary, in consultation with the Secretary of State, the
Secretary of the Treasury, the Secretary of Defense, the United States
Trade Representative (USTR), the Assistant to the President for National
Security Affairs, the Assistant to the President for Economic Policy,
and such other senior Executive Branch officials as the Secretary deems
appropriate, is hereby authorized to provide relief from the
quantitative limitations applicable to aluminum articles described in
subheadings 9903.85.05 and 9903.85.06 of subchapter III of chapter 99 of
the HTSUS for any aluminum article determined not to be produced in the
United States in a sufficient and reasonably available amount or of a
satisfactory quality, and is also authorized to provide such relief
based upon specific national security considerations. Such relief shall
be provided for an aluminum article only after a request for relief is
made by a directly affected party located in the United States. Such
relief may be provided to directly affected parties on a party-by-party
basis taking into account the regional availability of particular
articles, the ability to transport articles within the United States,
and any other factors as the Secretary deems appropriate. If the
Secretary determines that relief should be granted to a requesting party
for the importation of a particular aluminum article, the Secretary
shall publicly post such determination and notify U.S. Customs and
Border Protection (CBP) of the Department of Homeland Security
concerning such article so that it will be excluded from the applicable
quantitative limitation. Relief granted under this clause shall apply
only to an article entered for consumption, or withdrawn from warehouse
for consumption, on or after the date on which the request for relief is
granted by the Secretary. Until such time as any applicable quantitative
limitation for a particular article has been reached, CBP shall count
any aluminum article for which relief is granted under this clause
toward such quantitative limitation at the time when such aluminum
article is entered for consumption or withdrawn from warehouse for
consumption. Any aluminum article for which relief is granted under this
clause shall not be subject to the additional rate of duty set forth in
Proclamation 9704, as amended. Aluminum articles for which relief is
granted under this clause shall be subject to the duty treatment
provided in subheading 9903.85.11 of subchapter III of chapter 99 of the
HTSUS, as established by the Annex to this proclamation.
(2) As soon as practicable, the Secretary shall issue procedures for
the requests for exclusion described in clause 1 of this proclamation.
The issuance of such procedures is exempt from Executive Order 13771 of
January 30, 2017 (Reducing Regulation and Controlling Regulatory Costs).
CBP shall implement exclusions granted pursuant to clause 1 of this
proclamation as soon as practicable.
(3) Clause 3 of Proclamation 9704, as amended by Proclamation 9710,
is further amended by striking the fourth and fifth sentences and
inserting in lieu thereof the following two sentences: ``If the
Secretary determines that
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a particular aluminum article should be excluded, the Secretary shall
publicly post such determination and notify U.S. Customs and Border
Protection (CBP) of the Department of Homeland Security concerning such
article so that it will be excluded from the duties described in clause
2 of this proclamation. For merchandise entered for consumption, or
withdrawn from warehouse for consumption, on or after the date the duty
established under this proclamation is effective and with respect to
which liquidation is not final, such relief shall be retroactive to the
date the request for relief was accepted by the Department of
Commerce.''.
(4) Where the government of a country identified in the superior
text to subheadings 9903.85.05 and 9903.85.06 of subchapter III of
chapter 99 of the HTSUS notifies the United States that it has
established a mechanism for the certification of exports to the United
States of products covered by the quantitative limitations applicable to
these subheadings, and where such mechanism meets the operational
requirements for participation in an export certification system
administered by the United States, CBP, in consultation with the
Secretary, USTR, and other relevant executive departments and agencies,
may require that importers of these products furnish relevant export
certification information in order to qualify for the treatment set
forth in subheadings 9903.85.05 and 9903.85.06. Where CBP adopts such a
requirement, it shall publish in the Federal Register notice of the
requirement and procedures for the submission of relevant export
certification information. No article that is subject to the export
certification requirement announced in such notice may be entered for
consumption, or withdrawn from warehouse for consumption, on or after
the effective date specified in such notice, except upon presentation of
a valid and properly executed certification, in accordance with the
procedures set forth in the notice.
(5) Subdivision (c) of U.S. note 19 to subchapter III of chapter 99
of the HTSUS is amended by inserting at the end the following new
sentence: ``Pursuant to subheading 9903.85.11 and superior text thereto,
the Secretary may provide that any excluded product shall be granted
entry into the customs territory of the United States when the
applicable quantitative limitation has filled for the specified period
for such good.''.
(6) Subdivision (d) of U.S. note 19 to subchapter III of chapter 99
of the HTSUS is amended by inserting after ``9903.85.06'' the phrase
``and 9903.85.11''.
(7) The superior text for subheadings 9903.85.05 and 9903.85.06 of
the HTSUS is amended by deleting ``Aluminum'' and inserting in lieu
thereof: ``Except as provided in subheading 9903.85.11, aluminum''.
(8) To implement clause 1 of this proclamation, subchapter III of
chapter 99 of the HTSUS is modified as provided in the Annex to this
proclamation.
(9) The modifications to the HTSUS made by clauses 5 through 8 of
this proclamation and the Annex to this proclamation shall be effective
with respect to goods entered for consumption, or withdrawn from
warehouse for consumption, on or after 12:01 a.m. eastern daylight time
on August 30, 2018, and shall continue in effect, unless such actions
are expressly reduced, modified, or terminated.
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(10) Clause 5 of Proclamation 9704 is amended by inserting ``for
consumption'' after ``goods entered'' in the first sentence. Clause 5 of
Proclamation 9710, as amended, is amended by striking ``by this
proclamation'' from the end of the second sentence. Clause 5 of
Proclamation 9739 is amended by striking ``by clause 1 of this
proclamation''.
(11) The Secretary, in consultation with CBP and other relevant
executive departments and agencies, shall revise the HTSUS so that it
conforms to the amendments directed by this proclamation. The Secretary
shall publish any such modification to the HTSUS in the Federal
Register.
(12) Any provision of previous proclamations and Executive Orders
that is inconsistent with the actions taken in this proclamation is
superseded to the extent of such inconsistency.
IN WITNESS WHEREOF, I have hereunto set my hand this twenty-ninth day of
August, in the year of our Lord two thousand eighteen, and of the
Independence of the United States of America the two hundred and forty-
third.
DONALD J. TRUMP
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Proclamation 9777 of August 29, 2018
Adjusting Imports of Steel Into the United States
By the President of the United States of America
A Proclamation
1. On January 11, 2018, the Secretary of Commerce (Secretary)
transmitted to me a report on his investigation into the effect of
imports of steel articles on the national security of the United States
under section 232 of the Trade Expansion Act of 1962, as amended (19
U.S.C. 1862). The Secretary found and advised me of his opinion that
steel articles are being imported into the United States in such
quantities and under such circumstances as to threaten to impair the
national security of the United States. In light of this conclusion, the
Secretary recommended action to adjust the imports of steel articles so
that such imports will not threaten to impair the national security. The
Secretary also recommended that I authorize him, in response to specific
requests from affected domestic parties, to exclude from any adopted
import restrictions those steel articles for which the Secretary
determines there is a lack of sufficient domestic production capacity of
comparable products, or to exclude steel articles from such restrictions
for specific national security-based considerations.
2. In Proclamation 9705 of March 8, 2018 (Adjusting Imports of Steel
Into the United States), I concurred in the Secretary's finding that
steel articles, as defined in clause 1 of Proclamation 9705, as amended
by clause 8 of Proclamation 9711 of March 22, 2018 (Adjusting Imports of
Steel Into the United States), are being imported into the United States
in such quantities and under such circumstances as to threaten to impair
the national security of the United States, and decided to adjust the
imports of these steel articles by imposing a 25 percent ad valorem
tariff on such articles imported from most countries. I further
authorized the Secretary to provide relief from these additional duties
for any steel article determined not to be produced in the United States
in a sufficient and reasonably available amount or of a satisfactory
quality and also to provide such relief based on specific national
security considerations.
3. Consistent with the Secretary's recommendation that I authorize him
to exclude from any adopted import restrictions those steel articles for
which the Secretary determines there is a lack of sufficient domestic
production of comparable products, or for specific national security-
based considerations, I have determined to authorize the Secretary to
provide relief from quantitative limitations on steel articles adopted
pursuant to section 232 of the Trade Expansion Act of 1962, as amended,
including those set forth in Proclamation 9740 of April 30, 2018
(Adjusting Imports of Steel Into the United States), and Proclamation
9759 of May 31, 2018 (Adjusting Imports of Steel Into the United
States), on the same basis as the Secretary is currently authorized to
provide relief from the duty established in clause 2 of Proclamation
9705.
4. In addition, I have been informed that the quantitative limitations
set forth in Proclamation 9740 and Proclamation 9759 have in some cases
already filled for this year, and that projects in the United States
employing thousands of workers may be significantly disrupted or delayed
because imports of specific steel articles, which were contracted for
purchase prior
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to my decision to adjust imports of these articles, cannot presently be
entered into the United States because the quantitative limits have
already been reached. In light of these circumstances, and after
considering the impact on the economy and the national security
objectives of section 232 of the Trade Expansion Act of 1962, as
amended, I have determined to direct the Secretary to provide relief
from the quantitative limitations set forth in Proclamation 9740 and
Proclamation 9759 in limited circumstances.
5. In light of my determinations, I have considered whether it is
necessary and appropriate in light of our national security interests to
make any corresponding adjustments to the tariff or quotas imposed by
previous proclamations. It is my judgment that it is necessary and
appropriate, at this time, to maintain the current tariff and quota
levels. As directed in Proclamation 9705, the Secretary shall continue
to monitor imports of steel articles and inform me of any circumstances
that, in his opinion, might indicate the need for further action under
section 232 of the Trade Expansion Act of 1962, as amended.
6. The United States continues to hold discussions with countries on
satisfactory alternative means to address the threatened impairment to
our national security posed by steel articles imports. Should these
discussions result in an agreement concerning such alternative means, I
will take further action as appropriate.
7. Section 232 of the Trade Expansion Act of 1962, as amended,
authorizes the President to adjust the imports of an article and its
derivatives that are being imported into the United States in such
quantities or under such circumstances as to threaten to impair the
national security.
8. Section 604 of the Trade Act of 1974, as amended (19 U.S.C. 2483),
authorizes the President to embody in the Harmonized Tariff Schedule of
the United States (HTSUS) the substance of statutes affecting import
treatment, and actions thereunder, including the removal, modification,
continuance, or imposition of any rate of duty or other import
restriction.
NOW, THEREFORE, I, DONALD J. TRUMP, President of the United States of
America, by the authority vested in me by the Constitution and the laws
of the United States of America, including section 232 of the Trade
Expansion Act of 1962, as amended, section 301 of title 3, United States
Code, and section 604 of the Trade Act of 1974, as amended, do hereby
proclaim as follows:
(1) The Secretary, in consultation with the Secretary of State, the
Secretary of the Treasury, the Secretary of Defense, the United States
Trade Representative (USTR), the Assistant to the President for National
Security Affairs, the Assistant to the President for Economic Policy,
and such other senior Executive Branch officials as the Secretary deems
appropriate, is hereby authorized to provide relief from the
quantitative limitations applicable to steel articles described in
subheadings 9903.80.05 through 9903.80.58 of subchapter III of chapter
99 of the HTSUS for any steel article determined not to be produced in
the United States in a sufficient and reasonably available amount or of
a satisfactory quality, and is also authorized to provide such relief
based upon specific national security considerations. Such relief shall
be provided for a steel article only after a request for relief is made
by a directly affected party located in the United States. Such relief
may be provided to directly affected parties on a party-by-party basis
taking into account the regional availability of particular articles,
the
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ability to transport articles within the United States, and any other
factors as the Secretary deems appropriate. If the Secretary determines
that relief should be granted to a requesting party for the importation
of a particular steel article, the Secretary shall publicly post such
determination and notify U.S. Customs and Border Protection (CBP) of the
Department of Homeland Security concerning such article so that it will
be excluded from the applicable quantitative limitation. Relief granted
under this clause shall apply only to an article entered for
consumption, or withdrawn from warehouse for consumption, on or after
the date on which the request for relief is granted by the Secretary.
Until such time as any applicable quantitative limitation for a
particular article has been reached, CBP shall count any steel article
for which relief is granted under this clause toward such quantitative
limitation at the time when such steel article is entered for
consumption or withdrawn from warehouse for consumption. Any steel
article for which relief is granted under this clause shall not be
subject to the additional rate of duty set forth in Proclamation 9705,
as amended. Steel articles for which relief is granted under this clause
shall be subject to the duty treatment provided in subheading 9903.80.60
of subchapter III of chapter 99 of the HTSUS, as established by the
Annex to this proclamation.
(2) The Secretary shall, on an expedited basis, grant relief from
the quantitative limitations set forth in Proclamation 9740 and
Proclamation 9759 and their accompanying annexes for any steel article
where (i) the party requesting relief entered into a written contract
for production and shipment of such steel article before March 8, 2018;
(ii) such contract specifies the quantity of such steel article that is
to be produced and shipped to the United States consistent with a
schedule contained in such contract; (iii) such steel article is to be
used to construct a facility in the United States and such steel article
cannot be procured from a supplier in the United States to meet the
delivery schedule and specifications contained in such contract; (iv)
the payments made pursuant to such contract constitute 10 percent or
less of the cost of the facility under construction; and (v) lack of
relief from the quantitative limitations on such steel article would
significantly disrupt or delay completion of the facility being
constructed in the United States with the steel article specified in
such contract. Until such time as any applicable quantitative limitation
for a particular article has been reached, CBP shall count any steel
article for which relief is granted under this clause toward such
quantitative limitation at the time when such steel article is entered
for consumption or withdrawn from warehouse for consumption. Any steel
article for which relief is granted under this clause shall be subject
to the additional rate of duty set forth in clause 2 of Proclamation
9705, as amended by this proclamation, when such steel article is
entered for consumption or withdrawn from warehouse for consumption.
This rate of duty is in addition to any other duties, fees, exactions,
and charges applicable to such steel article. Any steel article provided
relief under this clause must be entered for consumption, or withdrawn
from warehouse for consumption, on or before March 31, 2019, and may not
be granted further relief by the Secretary under clause 3 of
Proclamation 9705, as amended. Steel articles for which relief is
granted under this clause shall be subject to the duty treatment
provided in subheading 9903.80.61 of subchapter III of chapter 99 of the
HTSUS, as established by the Annex to this proclamation.
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(3) The Secretary shall grant relief under clause 2 of this
proclamation only upon receipt of a sworn statement signed by the chief
executive officer and the chief legal officer of the party requesting
relief. Such statement shall attest that (i) the steel article for which
relief is sought and the associated contract meet all of the criteria
for relief set forth in clause 2 of this proclamation; (ii) the party
requesting relief will accurately report to CBP, in the manner that CBP
prescribes, the quantity of steel articles entered for consumption, or
withdrawn from warehouse for consumption, pursuant to any grant of
relief; and (iii) the quantity of steel articles entered pursuant to a
grant of relief will not exceed the quantity specified in such contract
for delivery on or before March 31, 2019. Upon granting relief under
clause 2 of this proclamation, the Secretary shall notify CBP and
publish a notice of relief for the quantity of steel articles specified
in such contract that are scheduled for delivery on or before March 31,
2019. The Secretary shall revoke any grant of relief under clause 2 of
this proclamation if the Secretary determines at any time after such
grant that the criteria for relief have not been met and may, if the
Secretary deems it appropriate, notify the Attorney General of the facts
that led to such revocation.
(4) As soon as practicable, the Secretary shall issue procedures for
the requests for exclusion described in clause 1 of this proclamation.
The issuance of such procedures is exempt from Executive Order 13771 of
January 30, 2017 (Reducing Regulation and Controlling Regulatory Costs).
CBP shall implement exclusions granted pursuant to clause 1 or relief
provided under clause 2 of this proclamation as soon as practicable.
(5) Clause 3 of Proclamation 9705, as amended by Proclamation 9711,
is further amended by striking the fourth and fifth sentences and
inserting in lieu thereof the following two sentences: ``If the
Secretary determines that a particular steel article should be excluded,
the Secretary shall publicly post such determination and notify U.S.
Customs and Border Protection (CBP) of the Department of Homeland
Security concerning such article so that it will be excluded from the
duties described in clause 2 of this proclamation. For merchandise
entered for consumption, or withdrawn from warehouse for consumption, on
or after the date the duty established under this proclamation is
effective and with respect to which liquidation is not final, such
relief shall be retroactive to the date the request for relief was
accepted by the Department of Commerce.''.
(6) In order to establish the duty rate on imports of steel articles
for which relief is granted under clause 2 of this proclamation, clause
2 of Proclamation 9705, as amended, is further amended by striking the
last sentence and inserting in lieu thereof the following two sentences:
``All steel articles imports covered by subheading 9903.80.61, in
subchapter III of chapter 99 of the HTSUS, shall be subject to the
additional 25 percent ad valorem rate of duty established herein with
respect to goods entered for consumption, or withdrawn from warehouse
for consumption, on or after 12:01 a.m. eastern daylight time on the
date specified in a determination by the Secretary granting relief.
These rates of duty, which are in addition to any other duties, fees,
exactions, and charges applicable to such imported steel articles, shall
apply to imports of steel articles from each country as specified in the
preceding three sentences.''.
(7) Where the government of a country identified in the superior
text to subheadings 9903.80.05 through 9903.80.58 of subchapter III of
chapter 99
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of the HTSUS notifies the United States that it has established a
mechanism for the certification of exports to the United States of
products covered by the quantitative limitations applicable to these
subheadings, and where such mechanism meets the operational requirements
for participation in an export certification system administered by the
United States, CBP, in consultation with the Secretary, USTR, and other
relevant executive departments and agencies, may require that importers
of these products furnish relevant export certification information in
order to qualify for the treatment set forth in subheadings 9903.80.05
through 9903.80.58. Where CBP adopts such a requirement, it shall
publish in the Federal Register notice of the requirement and procedures
for the submission of relevant export certification information. No
article that is subject to the export certification requirement
announced in such notice may be entered for consumption, or withdrawn
from warehouse for consumption, on or after the effective date specified
in such notice, except upon presentation of a valid and properly
executed certification, in accordance with the procedures set forth in
the notice.
(8) Subdivision (c) of U.S. note 16 to subchapter III of chapter 99
of the HTSUS is amended by inserting at the end the following new
sentence: ``Pursuant to subheadings 9903.80.60 and 9903.80.61 and
superior text thereto, the Secretary may provide that any excluded
product shall be granted entry into the customs territory of the United
States when the applicable quantitative limitation has filled for the
specified period for such good.''.
(9) Subdivision (d) of U.S. note 16 to subchapter III of chapter 99
of the HTSUS is amended by inserting after ``9903.80.58'' the phrase
``and 9903.80.60 and 9903.80.61''.
(10) The rate of duty specified in the HTSUS in the general column
for heading 9903.80.01 is amended by striking ``25%'' and inserting in
lieu thereof: ``The duty provided in the applicable subheading + 25%''.
(11) The rate of duty specified in the HTSUS in the general column
for heading 9903.80.02 is amended by striking ``50%'' and inserting in
lieu thereof: ``The duty provided in the applicable subheading + 50%''.
(12) The superior text for subheadings 9903.80.05 through 9903.80.58
of the HTSUS is amended by deleting ``Iron'' and inserting in lieu
thereof: ``Except as provided in subheadings 9903.80.60 and 9903.80.61,
iron''.
(13) To implement clauses 1 and 2 of this proclamation, subchapter
III of chapter 99 of the HTSUS is modified as provided in the Annex to
this proclamation.
(14) The modifications to the HTSUS made by clauses 8 through 13 of
this proclamation and the Annex to this proclamation shall be effective
with respect to goods entered for consumption, or withdrawn from
warehouse for consumption, on or after 12:01 a.m. eastern daylight time
on August 30, 2018, and shall continue in effect, unless such actions
are expressly reduced, modified, or terminated.
(15) Clause 5 of Proclamation 9705 is amended by inserting ``for
consumption'' after ``goods entered'' in the first sentence. Clause 5 of
Proclamation 9711, as amended, is amended by striking ``by this
proclamation'' from the end of the second sentence. Clause 6 of
Proclamation 9740 is amended by striking ``by clause 1 of this
proclamation''.
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(16) The Secretary, in consultation with CBP and other relevant
executive departments and agencies, shall revise the HTSUS so that it
conforms to the amendments directed by this proclamation. The Secretary
shall publish any such modification to the HTSUS in the Federal
Register.
(17) Any provision of previous proclamations and Executive Orders
that is inconsistent with the actions taken in this proclamation is
superseded to the extent of such inconsistency.
IN WITNESS WHEREOF, I have hereunto set my hand this twenty-ninth day of
August, in the year of our Lord two thousand eighteen, and of the
Independence of the United States of America the two hundred and forty-
third.
DONALD J. TRUMP
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Proclamation 9778 of August 31, 2018
National Alcohol and Drug Addiction Recovery Month, 2018
By the President of the United States of America
A Proclamation
During National Alcohol and Drug Addiction Recovery Month, we reaffirm
our commitment to addressing the stigma of addiction and take the
opportunity to remind all Americans that recovery is possible. We stand
with those who are seeking treatment and provide our steadfast support
to all who are suffering from and fighting addiction.
Addiction to alcohol and other drugs affects millions of Americans. We
must aggressively work to end this crisis, which endangers the safety,
security, and well-being of all Americans. Addiction threatens
everything that is great about our country--it shatters relationships
between family members, replaces self-sufficiency with dependency,
depletes our workforce of talent, and riddles communities with violence
and disorder. We cannot stand idle and allow those we love to suffer
from alcohol or drug addiction; we must be leaders and help guide our
friends and neighbors to live drug-free.
Every American has a role to play in stopping alcohol misuse and illicit
drug use and in addressing their consequences. I am committed to taking
action to keep drugs from pouring into our country and to help those who
are affected by them. In March, I announced an Administration-wide
Initiative to Stop Opioid Abuse and Reduce Drug Supply and Demand. The
Initiative is designed to reduce the demand for drugs through education,
awareness, and prevention of opioid overprescription; expand access to
evidence-based treatment and recovery support services; and cut off the
flow of illicit drugs across our borders and throughout American
communities. Further, my Administration has worked with the Congress to
secure more than $6 billion in new funding to help combat the drug abuse
and opioid epidemic through prevention, treatment and recovery,
interdiction, and law enforcement efforts.
This month, we express our gratitude to our Nation's first responders,
healthcare providers, and all family, friends, and advocates striving
against alcohol and drug addiction. We celebrate the millions of
Americans who are in recovery and who contribute every day to our
efforts to stop drug use and addiction. Their experiences and
persistence reinforce the value and importance of remaining hopeful and
resilient when faced with grave challenges. Finally, let us encourage
all Americans who struggle with addiction to realize that recovery is
possible.
NOW, THERFORE, I, DONALD J. TRUMP, President of the United States of
America, by virtue of the authority vested in me by the Constitution and
the laws of the United States, do hereby proclaim September 2018 as
National Alcohol and Drug Addiction Recovery Month. I call upon the
people of the United States to observe this month with appropriate
programs, ceremonies, and activities.
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IN WITNESS WHEREOF, I have hereunto set my hand this thirty-first day of
August, in the year of our Lord two thousand eighteen, and of the
Independence of the United States of America the two hundred and forty-
third.
DONALD J. TRUMP
Proclamation 9779 of August 31, 2018
National Preparedness Month, 2018
By the President of the United States of America
A Proclamation
National Preparedness Month is a time to focus our attention on the
importance of preparing our families, homes, businesses, and communities
for disasters that threaten our lives, property, and homeland. During
this time, we also honor the brave men and women who selflessly respond
to crises and disasters, rendering aid to those in need. These first
responders, who work tirelessly to safeguard our Nation and protect our
citizens, deserve our utmost gratitude and appreciation.
Over the past year, communities nationwide and across the Territories
have witnessed and endured damage from multiple hurricanes, wildfires,
tornadoes, floods, volcanic eruptions, and other natural disasters. The
historic hurricane season of 2017 included three catastrophic storms
that made landfall within a month, and was followed by a destructive
series of wildfires in California. Combined, these natural disasters
affected 47 million people and tens of thousands were mobilized to
provide aid, comfort, and assistance. We are also especially mindful of
those currently affected by ongoing wildfires in California, Oregon, and
Colorado. In spite of tremendous challenges, the resilience of the
American people continues to prevail.
Tragedies are somber reminders that preparedness is a shared
responsibility and that it is critical to maintain readiness. All
Americans can prepare for potential disasters by developing and
practicing a family emergency response plan, assembling a disaster
supply kit, signing up for alerts on mobile devices, setting aside
emergency savings, and maintaining adequate insurance policies for their
homes and businesses. The Federal Emergency Management Agency's Ready
Campaign outlines other important steps to best prepare for a major
disaster.
This month, I encourage all Americans to take the opportunity to ensure
they have an emergency response plan in place and ready to be properly
executed. Emergencies and disasters test the resilience and strength of
families, communities, and our Nation. It is impossible to avoid every
challenge and threat, but we can and must prepare for them. By doing so,
we can help protect our communities and save lives.
NOW, THEREFORE, I, DONALD J. TRUMP, President of the United States of
America, by virtue of the authority vested in me by the Constitution and
the laws of the United States, do hereby proclaim September 2018 as
National Preparedness Month. I encourage all Americans, including
Federal, State, and local officials, to take action to be prepared for
disaster or emergency by making and practicing their emergency response
plans. Each step
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we take to become better prepared makes a real difference in how our
families and communities will respond and persevere when faced with the
unexpected.
IN WITNESS WHEREOF, I have hereunto set my hand this thirty-first day of
August, in the year of our Lord two thousand eighteen, and of the
Independence of the United States of America the two hundred and forty-
third.
DONALD J. TRUMP
Proclamation 9780 of August 31, 2018
Labor Day, 2018
By the President of the United States of America
A Proclamation
On Labor Day, we celebrate the American worker: the bulwark of our
national prosperity and the cornerstone of our national greatness. Since
taking office, my Administration has sought to restore the obligation of
loyalty and allegiance that this Nation's Government owes to its
workers. In all economic decisions, we believe in our sovereign
obligation to defend and protect our country's workforce, and to seek
its economic interests above that of any other country. America's
workers pay our taxes, support our values, serve in our military, raise
our children, protect our Constitution, and build our communities. They
deserve, in return, the unwavering fidelity of their Government.
Guided by this obligation, my Administration has taken historic action
to advance prosperity for the American worker: cutting their taxes,
eliminating regulations that threaten their jobs, unleashing American
energy that powers their lives, restoring American manufacturing, and
ending the transfer of wealth out of our country through disastrous
trade deals that gutted our industries and our national strength. The
result of our pro-America economic policies have been extraordinary:
currently, in America, there are a record 162 million people working;
initial claims for jobless benefits are at their lowest in half a
century; and the unemployment rate of 3.9 percent is historically low.
We have also taken historic action to defend the American worker by
upholding and enforcing the immigration laws enacted for their
protection--and by seeking to reform our immigration system so that it
protects the jobs, wages, and livelihoods of our Nation's workers.
Further, as we honor the work of all those in our labor force, we are
especially mindful of the dignity gained from a hard day's work.
Thousands of Americans have found a renewed sense of purpose in our
resurgent economy. The dedication, resolve, and pride of the American
worker are the reason our Nation has achieved prosperity that was once
thought unattainable.
My Administration is focused on investing in America's workers and
ensuring all Americans are on a path to good paying jobs. In July, I
signed an Executive Order establishing the President's National Council
for the American Worker and the American Workforce Policy Advisory
Board, harnessing the expertise of leaders in business and education to
develop a holistic, national workforce strategy to promote access to
affordable, relevant
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education and job training opportunities. I have called on companies
nationwide to sign our Pledge to America's Workers and commit to
investing in their current and future workforce by expanding education
and reskilling programs. Already, many companies have answered that
call, pledging to train and retrain more than 4.2 million American
students and workers for new career opportunities across the country.
Earlier this summer, I signed into law a reauthorization of the Carl D.
Perkins Career and Technical Education Act to provide students and
workers with the skills necessary to succeed in a 21st century economy.
I have also called for reforming the Federal Work-Study program, so that
more Federal dollars go toward helping students--especially lower-income
students--have more meaningful workplace experiences. And I have
proposed to allow students to use Pell Grant funding to pay for cutting-
edge, short-term programs that lead to quick and efficient transitions
into the workforce.
We also recognize and honor the proud and historic role of our Nation's
labor unions in advocating for the interests of the American worker and
wage-earner--and we have kept our promise to always keep the White House
door open to members and leaders of our country's labor organizations.
Further, as promised, I am renegotiating trade agreements to obtain
fairer terms for American workers, farmers, ranchers, and businesses.
For the past year, I have been negotiating with Canada and Mexico to fix
the North American Free Trade Agreement. Earlier this week, I announced
that my Administration has secured a preliminary deal between the United
States and Mexico that modernizes and rebalances trade between our two
countries in a way that greatly benefits American manufacturing,
agriculture, services, and other sectors. I have also notified the
Congress of my intent to sign a trade agreement with Mexico--and Canada,
if it is willing. The deal I intend to sign will help create more
reciprocal trade that grows our economy. It will also support high-
paying jobs for American workers and protect the intellectual property
of our Nation's businesses and workers. In addition to these
improvements in our United States-Mexico trade relationship, we have
also agreed with the European Commission to work toward achieving zero
tariffs, increasing United States exports, and addressing unfair trade
practices. And we secured key amendments to the trade agreement with
South Korea that will strengthen the manufacturing sector of the
economy, generating increased job opportunities for American workers. We
are also protecting our economy from unfair trade practices that
threaten our innovation and technology.
The dedication, resolve, and pride of the American worker built the
greatest country in the history of the world--the envy of nations and
the pride of countless millions--and now, we are bringing to life the
next great chapter in the history of this magnificent Republic.
NOW, THEREFORE, I, DONALD J. TRUMP, President of the United States of
America, by virtue of the authority vested in me by the Constitution and
the laws of the United States, do hereby proclaim September 3, 2018, as
Labor Day. I call upon all public officials and people of the United
States to observe this day with appropriate programs, ceremonies, and
activities that honor the contributions and resilience of working
Americans.
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IN WITNESS WHEREOF, I have hereunto set my hand this thirty-first day of
August, in the year of our Lord two thousand eighteen, and of the
Independence of the United States of America the two hundred and forty-
third.
DONALD J. TRUMP
Proclamation 9781 of September 7, 2018
National Days of Prayer and Remembrance, 2018
By the President of the United States of America
A Proclamation
During the National Days of Prayer and Remembrance, we pause to honor
the memory of the nearly 3,000 innocent people who were murdered by
radical Islamist terrorists in the brutal attacks of September 11, 2001.
We come together to pray for those whose lives were forever changed by
the loss of a loved one. We strengthen our resolve to stand together as
one Nation.
Darkness, hatred, and death marred that fateful September morning, 17
years ago. Our Nation watched with stunned silence, tears, anger, and
utter disbelief as multiple tragedies unfolded. Although shaken and
heartbroken, we were not defeated. Even in the midst of the devastation
and sorrow, the indomitable spirit of our country emerged, as first
responders selflessly rushed into the heart of danger. The evil attacks,
intended to warp our way of life, instead ignited a flame of national
unity, strengthened our will, and mobilized our volunteer spirit. The
faith of our Nation may have been tested in the avenues of New York
City, on the shores of the Potomac, and in a field near Shanksville,
Pennsylvania, but our strength never faltered and our resilience never
wavered.
The passage of time cannot ever lessen our commitment to freedom, our
heartbreak for those who perished, our compassion for those who lost a
friend or loved one, and our gratitude for the first responders and
other heroes who braved death to save so many. We must recommit
ourselves to ensuring that future generations of Americans always
understand this defining moment in our Nation's history. During these
annual days of prayer and remembrance, we pray that all find peace in
the love of God, courage to face the future, and comfort in the
knowledge that those who were lost will never be forgotten. We pray for
guidance, wisdom, and protection for the men and women in uniform who
fight each day to protect America from terrorism, and we pray for the
unity of our Nation, both in times of peril and peace.
NOW, THEREFORE, I, DONALD J. TRUMP, President of the United States of
America, by virtue of the authority vested in me by the Constitution and
the laws of the United States, do hereby proclaim Friday, September 7,
through Sunday, September 9, 2018, as National Days of Prayer and
Remembrance. I ask that the people of the United States mark these
National Days of Prayer and Remembrance with prayer, contemplation,
memorial services, the visiting of memorials, the ringing of bells, and
evening candlelight remembrance vigils. I invite all people around the
world to share in these Days of Prayer and Remembrance.
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IN WITNESS WHEREOF, I have hereunto set my hand this seventh day of
September, in the year of our Lord two thousand eighteen, and of the
Independence of the United States of America the two hundred and forty-
third.
DONALD J. TRUMP
Proclamation 9782 of September 10, 2018
Patriot Day, 2018
By the President of the United States of America
A Proclamation
On Patriot Day, we honor the memories of the nearly 3,000 precious lives
we lost on September 11, 2001, and of every hero who has given their
life since that day to protect our safety and our freedom. We come
together, today, to recall this timeless truth: When America is united,
no force on Earth can break us apart. Our values endure; our people
thrive; our Nation prevails; and the memory of our loved ones never
fades.
Although that fateful Tuesday 17 years ago began like any other, it
erupted into horror and anguish when radical Islamist terrorists carried
out an unprecedented attack on our homeland. In New York, Virginia, and
Pennsylvania, the enemies of liberty took aim on America, but their evil
acts could not crush our spirit, overcome our will, or loosen our
commitment to freedom. Through the dust and ashes, we emerged resilient
and united--bruised but not broken.
On September 11, 2001, the world came to understand the true source of
America's strength: A people of an indomitable will and a society rooted
in the timeless values of liberty. Our love of country was made manifest
through the examples of Americans engaging in countless acts of courage,
grit, and selflessness. Their actions gave us hope and helped to sustain
us in the days of healing that followed. We were moved by the heroism of
the passengers and crew aboard United Flight 93, who sacrificed their
lives to prevent further acts of terror. We were inspired by police and
first responders as they rushed headlong into burning buildings to
rescue the injured and trapped, and as they courageously braved fire,
smoke, and debris, descending deep into piles of rubble, ash, and
twisted iron to search for survivors. We were stirred to service by the
deeds of those who labored in the ensuing days and months, often in
dangerous conditions, to help our Nation rebuild and recover. The noble
sacrifices of these true patriots are forged into the great history of
America.
Today, we honor the memories of the souls we lost on September 11, 2001,
and pay tribute to all of the patriots who have sacrificed their lives
in defense of freedom. We pray for the Soldiers, Sailors, Airmen,
Marines, and Coast Guardsmen currently serving our Nation in harm's way.
We thank the dedicated men and women who keep our homeland safe and
secure. We applaud the unsung patriots in city halls, community centers,
and places of worship across our country whose simple acts of kindness
define the greatness of America.
By a joint resolution approved December 18, 2001 (Public Law 107-89),
the Congress has designated September 11 of each year as ``Patriot
Day.''
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NOW, THEREFORE, I, DONALD J. TRUMP, President of the United States of
America, do hereby proclaim September 11, 2018, as Patriot Day. I call
upon all departments, agencies, and instrumentalities of the United
States to display the flag of the United States at half-staff on Patriot
Day in honor of the individuals who lost their lives on September 11,
2001. I invite the Governors of the United States and its Territories
and interested organizations and individuals to join in this observance.
I call upon the people of the United States to participate in community
service in honor of those our Nation lost, to observe this day with
appropriate ceremonies and activities, including remembrance services,
and to observe a moment of silence beginning at 8:46 a.m. Eastern
Daylight Time to honor the innocent victims who perished as a result of
the terrorist attacks of September 11, 2001.
IN WITNESS WHEREOF, I have hereunto set my hand this tenth day of
September, in the year of our Lord two thousand eighteen, and of the
Independence of the United States of America the two hundred and forty-
third.
DONALD J. TRUMP
Proclamation 9783 of September 13, 2018
National Hispanic Heritage Month, 2018
By the President of the United States of America
A Proclamation
During National Hispanic Heritage Month, we honor all American citizens
of Hispanic descent and celebrate their rich and vibrant traditions of
faith, family, hard work, and patriotism. We are grateful for the
innumerable contributions they make to our society, which are vital to
our thriving Nation. We are especially grateful for the 1.2 million
Hispanic-American men and women who have answered the call to serve in
our Armed Forces, demonstrating remarkable loyalty, bravery, and
dedication to duty.
My Administration is continuing to create an environment in which all
our citizens have the opportunity to achieve the American Dream. We have
enacted massive tax cuts for families and businesses, which means more
jobs and better pay. We are eliminating unnecessary and burdensome
regulations that constrain our entrepreneurial spirit. We are finally
fixing our Nation's broken trade deals so that we have free, fair, and
reciprocal trade. As a result of our efforts, our Nation's unemployment
rate has reached its lowest level in 50 years, and the Hispanic-American
unemployment and poverty rates have dropped to their lowest rates on
record.
Hispanic Americans help reinforce our relationship with our Latin
American neighbors as we work to bolster liberty in the region and
achieve free and fair trade with our regional partners. In April, Vice
President Mike Pence joined leaders from the Pan-American region at the
Summit of the Americas to affirm our collective commitment to liberty
and government accountability and to confronting threats to freedom in
places such as Cuba, Venezuela, and Nicaragua. We will continue to
collaborate with Latin American and Caribbean countries to strengthen
our trade relationships and to ensure a freer and more secure
hemisphere.
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For generations, Hispanic Americans have played a pivotal role in our
country's strength and prosperity. Their spirit, energy, and leadership
are woven into the culture of America, and enrich all our lives. To
honor the achievements of Hispanic Americans, the Congress, by Public
Law 100-402, as amended, has authorized and requested the President to
issue annually a proclamation designating September 15 through October
15 as ``National Hispanic Heritage Month.''
NOW, THEREFORE, I, DONALD J. TRUMP, President of the United States of
America, by virtue of the authority vested in me by the Constitution and
the laws of the United States, do hereby proclaim September 15 through
October 15, 2018, as National Hispanic Heritage Month. I call upon
public officials, educators, librarians, and all Americans to observe
this month with appropriate ceremonies, activities, and programs.
IN WITNESS WHEREOF, I have hereunto set my hand this thirteenth day of
September, in the year of our Lord two thousand eighteen, and of the
Independence of the United States of America the two hundred and forty-
third.
DONALD J. TRUMP
Proclamation 9784 of September 13, 2018
National Farm Safety and Health Week, 2018
By the President of the United States of America
A Proclamation
During National Farm Safety and Health Week, we recognize the vital
contributions farmers, ranchers, and foresters make to our thriving
economy. My Administration is committed to ensuring that these
hardworking Americans, who provide our Nation and the world with food,
fiber, fuel, and other essential goods, work in safe environments. As
harvest time approaches, it is important to focus on the safety and
health of our Nation's farmers and their families, especially those in
rural areas, and raise awareness to some of the risks that accompany
farming life.
The men and women of our great Nation who work the land are among our
country's greatest treasures, and we recognize that their labor is
physically demanding and potentially dangerous. According to the Bureau
of Labor Statistics, 417 agricultural workers died from a work-related
injury in 2016, with transportation incidents as the leading cause of
death. As American agriculture continues to lead the world in both
innovation and production, we must maintain efforts to address the
hazards of farming by following safe standard operating procedures and
pursuing effective farm safety education and training.
Self-employed farm operators and their family members, as well as hired
workers, manage and sustain our country's farm production operations.
This healthy and productive workforce is critical to ensuring the long-
term sustainability and success of family farms, ranches, and overall
rural prosperity. This week, let us resolve to integrate safe practices
and technologies
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into our agricultural production systems. Together, we can continue
producing reliable food sources for a growing global market and
population in a manner that keeps our farmers, ranchers, and foresters
safe and healthy.
NOW, THEREFORE, I, DONALD J. TRUMP, President of the United States of
America, by virtue of the authority vested in me by the Constitution and
the laws of the United States, do hereby proclaim September 16 through
September 22, 2018, as National Farm Safety and Health Week. I call upon
the people of the United States, including America's farmers and
ranchers and agriculture-related institutions, organizations, and
businesses to reaffirm their dedication to farm safety and health. I
also urge all Americans to honor our agricultural heritage and to
express their appreciation and gratitude to our farmers, ranchers, and
foresters for their important contributions and tireless service to our
Nation.
IN WITNESS WHEREOF, I have hereunto set my hand this thirteenth day of
September, in the year of our Lord two thousand eighteen, and of the
Independence of the United States of America the two hundred and forty-
third.
DONALD J. TRUMP
Proclamation 9785 of September 14, 2018
National Gang Violence Prevention Week, 2018
By the President of the United States of America
A Proclamation
Too many of our Nation's communities are afflicted by terrible and
senseless acts of violence committed by members of gangs and cartels.
Horrendous, criminal acts have become increasingly common in our cities
and towns where the notorious and savage MS-13 and other criminal gangs
operate. During National Gang Violence Prevention Week, my
Administration commits to continue its steadfast efforts to identify and
eradicate the gangs that spread bloodshed, murder our youth, and lay
siege to neighborhoods across our country.
While my Administration has successfully indicted and convicted
countless gang members, gang violence still destroys families and
threatens our liberty. When street gangs smuggle drugs into our
communities, violence, addiction, overdoses, and other criminal
activities follow. Extortion, sex trafficking, murder, robbery, and
witness intimidation are only some of the evils that trail in the wake
of gang activity.
Our brave law enforcement officers are fearlessly confronting gang
violence. They routinely and courageously fight criminal organizations,
even in the face of increasingly brazen, hateful attacks. The Department
of Justice is partnering with State, local, and tribal law enforcement--
including our Nation's 3,081 sheriffs--to bolster efforts to combat
criminal gangs through comprehensive violent crime reduction
initiatives, such as Project Safe Neighborhoods. Additionally, it is
increasing the number of Federal prosecutors focused on gang violence
and is providing enhanced training on gang investigations to State and
local law enforcement agencies. Because
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of these efforts, we have already seen tremendous success in prosecuting
gang-based violent crime and reducing the influence of criminal gangs.
I have also instructed my Administration to aggressively address
transnational criminal organizations, especially MS-13. Organized and
led from Central America, MS-13 has entrenched its claws in communities
from the East Coast to the West Coast. Its growing influence poses a
serious risk to our country's youth and community safety. Through
increased interagency efforts and the creation of collaborative task
forces that include both Federal agencies and State and local law
enforcement, we have made great strides in protecting our Nation's most
vulnerable communities from MS-13's violence and greatly diminished its
ability to recruit new members. Earlier this year, Operation Matador
demonstrated the success of these efforts, resulting in the indictment
of dozens of MS-13 gang members for Federal racketeering offenses.
While this progress is promising, the scourge of MS-13 and other
transnational criminal organizations will not abate until our Nation's
borders are fully secure and those who seek to harm us are no longer
able to exploit loopholes in our broken immigration laws. In the past
year, United States Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) has
arrested more than 4,800 criminal gang members, including nearly 796
arrests related to MS-13. We are grateful for the often dangerous work
ICE conducts each day to enforce the law, secure our border, and keep us
safe. The Congress must take action to protect public safety and
national security by providing the necessary resources to secure our
borders and close the dangerous loopholes in our laws that leave our
borders open to dangerous exploitation.
This week, we rededicate ourselves to dismantling, and ultimately
eradicating, criminal gang organizations, which threaten our way of
life. Let us strengthen our resolve to protect our communities from gang
violence and to ensure they are places where all Americans can live,
work, and raise their families. We also reaffirm our duty to support
members of law enforcement, who, every day, place their lives on the
line to protect and save anyone in need--be it family members, friends,
neighbors, or strangers.
NOW, THEREFORE, I, DONALD J. TRUMP, President of the United States of
America, by virtue of the authority vested in me by the Constitution and
the laws of the United States, do hereby proclaim the week of September
16 through September 22, 2018, as ``National Gang Violence Prevention
Week.'' I call upon the people of the United States to observe this week
with appropriate ceremonies and activities.
IN WITNESS WHEREOF, I have hereunto set my hand this fourteenth day of
September, in the year of our Lord two thousand eighteen, and of the
Independence of the United States of America the two hundred and forty-
third.
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Proclamation 9786 of September 14, 2018
National Historically Black Colleges and Universities Week, 2018
By the President of the United States of America
A Proclamation
National Historically Black Colleges and Universities Week celebrates
the extraordinary contributions of Historically Black Colleges and
Universities (HBCUs) and pays tribute to their rich legacy of promoting
equal opportunities for high-quality education. For more than 150 years,
these pillars of higher education have opened doors to brighter futures
for many Americans. Their continued leadership in providing educational
opportunities to a broad and diverse range of students plays an
important role in our Nation's academic successes, with their graduates
influencing and enhancing every sector of our economy.
For decades after the Civil War, under the harsh inequality of
segregation and racial prejudice, the overwhelming majority of
institutions of higher learning excluded minority students. Despite
these adversities, the visionary leaders of HBCUs empowered their
students by providing them opportunities for academic success. These
institutions have produced many leaders in business, law, government,
academia, and the military, and the rigorous education they offer has
contributed to our national economic competitiveness and shared
prosperity.
My Administration is committed to investing in HBCUs to help ensure that
they can educate future generations of American students. Earlier this
year, after my Administration's bipartisan collaboration with the
Congress, I signed into law legislation that increased Federal funding
to important HBCU programs by more than 14 percent.
Today, there are more than 100 HBCUs in 19 States, the District of
Columbia, and the U.S. Virgin Islands. Combined, they educate nearly
300,000 enrolled students who will contribute their talents to
bolstering our economy and serving our communities. This week, we
reaffirm our support for HBCUs and recognize the profound influence they
have had, and will continue to have, on our Nation. We are proud to
support the tireless dedication of these institutions to advancing their
students' full potential.
NOW, THEREFORE, I, DONALD J. TRUMP, President of the United States of
America, by virtue of the authority vested in me by the Constitution and
the laws of the United States, do hereby proclaim September 16 through
September 22, 2018, as National Historically Black Colleges and
Universities Week. I call upon educators, public officials, professional
organizations, corporations, and all Americans to observe this week with
appropriate programs, ceremonies, and activities that acknowledge the
countless contributions these institutions and their alumni have made to
our country.
IN WITNESS WHEREOF, I have hereunto set my hand this fourteenth day of
September, in the year of our Lord two thousand eighteen, and of the
Independence of the United States of America the two hundred and forty-
third.
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Proclamation 9787 of September 14, 2018
Prescription Opioid and Heroin Epidemic Awareness Week, 2018
By the President of the United States of America
A Proclamation
During Prescription Opioid and Heroin Epidemic Awareness Week, we
acknowledge the devastating toll the opioid epidemic has inflicted on
our country and its people, and we pledge to raise awareness of the
dangers of prescription and illicit opioid abuse. As we continue our
work to end this terrible crisis, I encourage all Americans to provide
our families, friends, coworkers, and neighbors with the love and
support they need as they strive to overcome addiction.
Drug overdoses are now the leading cause of deaths resulting from injury
in the United States. In 2017, approximately 134 Americans died every
day from an opioid overdose, and more than two million Americans
suffered from addiction to prescription or illicit opioids. Between 1999
and 2017, more than 400,000 Americans, including so many of our young
people, have died from overdoses involving opioids. We must aggressively
combat this epidemic affecting our communities.
I have tasked my Administration with strengthening our public health and
safety response to the opioid overdose crisis. In March, I released my
Administration's plan to address the epidemic by reducing drug demand,
cutting off the flow of illicit drugs, expanding access to overdose
prevention and evidence-based treatment for opioid use disorder, and
conducting research to improve prevention and treatment in the future.
This interagency effort is providing targeted funding to States and
communities to help people in need. Additionally, in February, I secured
$6 billion in new funding for combating the opioid epidemic.
As we continue to raise awareness regarding the opioid crisis, we must
work to remove the harmful stigma and misconceptions surrounding both
prescription and illicit opioid abuse. I encourage those whose lives
have been affected by their own personal struggle with addiction or by
the struggle of a loved one to share their stories. Through platforms
such as The Crisis Next Door, which the White House launched earlier
this year, we are building a dialogue that has the potential to save
thousands of lives.
As we observe Prescription Opioid and Heroin Epidemic Awareness Week, we
reaffirm our individual roles in creating a stronger, healthier, and
drug-free society. In every community, there is someone who is either
fighting opioid addiction or susceptible to falling victim to it. And in
every community, there is someone who could lend a helping hand. To any
American currently battling addiction, whether you are in treatment or
long-term recovery: we stand with you. To any American who wants to
help: we have resources available to support you. Together, as one
Nation, we can--and will--win the battle against the opioid epidemic.
NOW, THEREFORE, I, DONALD J. TRUMP, President of the United States of
America, by virtue of the authority vested in me by the Constitution and
the laws of the United States, do hereby proclaim September 16 through
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September 22, 2018, as Prescription Opioid and Heroin Epidemic Awareness
Week. I call upon my fellow Americans to observe this week with
appropriate programs, ceremonies, religious services, and other
activities that raise awareness about the prescription opioid and heroin
epidemic and to consider concrete follow up activities.
IN WITNESS WHEREOF, I have hereunto set my hand this fourteenth day of
September, in the year of our Lord two thousand eighteen, and of the
Independence of the United States of America the two hundred and forty-
third.
DONALD J. TRUMP
Proclamation 9788 of September 14, 2018
Constitution Day, Citizenship Day, and Constitution Week, 2018
By the President of the United States of America
A Proclamation
On this day and during this week, we celebrate the signing of our
Constitution, which has proved that Government established by the people
through reflection and deliberate choice can thrive and endure, rather
than devolve into chaos and upheaval. Our Nation began with the
``honorable determination,'' as James Madison put it, ``to rest all our
political experiments on the capacity of mankind for self-government.''
We recognize the Constitution's role in securing for our country the
blessings of liberty; we salute the service members, statesmen, and
citizens who have defended it; and we commit ourselves to the active
citizenship that self-government requires.
The Framers established a strong Federal Government able to provide the
energy and stability its people require while simultaneously limiting
its reach and reserving all powers not expressly assigned to the Federal
Government to the States and the people. When the Federal Government
acts, it must do so with accountability. We are a Nation of laws, and
laws must be enacted by the people's elected representatives. The
Constitution ensures that the Government acts only with the consent of
the governed, as expressed by the representatives responsible to them.
That vital safeguard is lost when obscure and unaccountable regulators
impose unforeseen mandates on the American people or twist the plain
meaning of statutes to regulate without authority from the Congress. Our
constitutional system will be ``of little avail to the people,'' Madison
said, when the law ``is little known, and less fixed.''
In my Inaugural Address, I promised to return power to the American
people. As President, I have instructed my Cabinet and all agency
officials to regulate only when, and how, authorized by duly enacted
statute. I have also instructed agencies to eliminate regulations that
are ineffective, that fail to address real-world problems, that are
needlessly burdensome, and that prevent Americans from designing their
own innovative solutions. I call on Federal agencies to make room for
States and local communities,
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for religious and civic organizations, and for individual Americans to
address problems with the ingenuity and determination that make our
country great.
On this day and during this week, I once again call on all citizens to
reflect on the original public meaning of our Constitution. And I call
on Government officials to be mindful that laws must be clear and
intelligible, and enacted through an open, constitutional process so
that the American people can hold their Government accountable.
The Congress, by joint resolution of February 29, 1952 (36 U.S.C. 106),
designated September 17 as ``Constitution Day and Citizenship Day,'' and
by joint resolution of August 2, 1956 (36 U.S.C. 108), requested that
the President proclaim the week beginning September 17 and ending
September 23 of each year as ``Constitution Week.''
NOW, THEREFORE, I, DONALD J. TRUMP, President of the United States of
America, by virtue of the authority vested in me by the Constitution and
the laws of the United States, do hereby proclaim September 17, 2018, as
Constitution Day and Citizenship Day, and September 17, 2018, through
September 23, 2018, as Constitution Week. On this day and during this
week, we celebrate the citizens and the Constitution that have made
America the greatest Nation this world has ever known. In doing so, we
recommit ourselves to the enduring principles of the Constitution and
thereby ``secure the Blessings of Liberty to ourselves and our
Posterity.''
IN WITNESS WHEREOF, I have hereunto set my hand this fourteenth day of
September, in the year of our Lord two thousand eighteen, and of the
Independence of the United States of America the two hundred and forty-
third.
DONALD J. TRUMP
Proclamation 9789 of September 20, 2018
National POW/MIA Recognition Day, 2018
By the President of the United States of America
A Proclamation
Throughout American history, the men and women of our Armed Forces have
selflessly served our country, making tremendous sacrifices to defend
our liberty. On National POW/MIA Recognition Day, we honor all American
prisoners of war and express our deep gratitude for the courage and
determination they exemplified while enduring terrible hardships. We
also pay tribute to those who never returned from the battlefield and to
their families, who live each day with uncertainty about the fate of
their loved ones. These families are entitled to the knowledge that
their loved ones still missing and unaccounted for will never be
forgotten.
As a Nation, it is our solemn obligation to account for the remains of
our fallen American service members and civilians and to bring them home
whenever possible. We owe an incalculable debt of gratitude to these
patriots who gave their last full measure of devotion for our country.
For this reason, I have pledged my Administration's best efforts to
account for our
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country's missing heroes. We continue to work to account for the missing
personnel from the Vietnam War. American and partner nation search teams
are also working tirelessly in South Korea, Europe, the South Pacific,
and elsewhere around the world to recover and identify those who served
in World War II, the Korean War, the Cold War, and other past conflicts.
During my meeting with Chairman Kim Jong Un of the Democratic People's
Republic of Korea in June, I raised my concern for the thousands of
grieving American families whose loved ones remain missing from the
Korean War uncertainty. As a result, I secured a commitment from
Chairman Kim to recover and repatriate the remains of those Americans
who were prisoners of war or killed in action. Last month, we
repatriated the remains of some of those courageous service members to
American soil. As a result of this homecoming, two of our missing fallen
have already been identified, renewing our hope for the fullest possible
accounting of the Americans who have yet to be recovered from the Korean
War. These recovery efforts are vital to fulfilling our Nation's promise
to leave no fellow American behind.
On September 21, 2018, the stark black and white banner symbolizing
America's Missing in Action and Prisoners of War will again be flown
over the White House; the United States Capitol; the Departments of
State, Defense, and Veterans Affairs; the Selective Service System
Headquarters; the World War II Memorial; the Korean War Veterans
Memorial; the Vietnam Veterans Memorial; United States post offices;
national cemeteries; and other locations across the country. We do this,
each year, to recognize those who have suffered the horrors of enemy
captivity, those who have still not returned from war, and the families
who have yet to lay their loved ones to rest with the honor and dignity
they deserve.
NOW, THEREFORE, I, DONALD J. TRUMP, President of the United States of
America, by virtue of the authority vested in me by the Constitution and
the laws of the United States, do hereby proclaim September 21, 2018, as
National POW/MIA Recognition Day. I call upon the people of the United
States to join me in saluting all American POWs and those missing in
action who valiantly served our country. I call upon Federal, State, and
local government officials and private organizations to observe this day
with appropriate ceremonies and activities.
IN WITNESS WHEREOF, I have hereunto set my hand this twentieth day of
September, in the year of our Lord two thousand eighteen, and of the
Independence of the United States of America the two hundred and forty-
third.
DONALD J. TRUMP
Proclamation 9790 of September 21, 2018
National Hunting and Fishing Day, 2018
By the President of the United States of America
A Proclamation
The United States is blessed with abundant resources and unrivaled
natural beauty. Our wildlife has provided ample opportunities for
generations of
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Americans to enjoy hunting and fishing with their family and friends. On
National Hunting and Fishing Day, we recognize the important
contributions that America's hunters and anglers make to our society,
our thriving economy, and our continued conservation successes
nationwide. We also encourage Americans to experience the wonders of the
great outdoors and learn the responsibilities of hunting and fishing.
According to the United States Fish and Wildlife Service, more than 35
million Americans fished and more than 11 million hunted in 2016. These
impressive numbers highlight our country's connection with the great
outdoors, and also represent a tremendous boost to our Nation's economy.
Hunters and anglers invest more than $70 billion each year on licenses,
tags, equipment, travel, and more. From the waters of the gulf coast to
the mountain ranges that reign over the West, American adventurers are
supporting thousands of jobs and contributing to the revenue streams of
all States.
Hunting and fishing provide Americans new experiences to explore,
protect, and learn about the vast frontiers of our environment.
Sportsmen and women are our Nation's most committed conservationists.
This is the result of spending time connecting with the land, water, and
wildlife, and understanding the link between healthy habitats and
thriving sporting opportunities. Hunting and fishing are premised on
respect for wildlife and the formidable beauty of the natural world, and
increase our appreciation for the food we eat, prepare, and provide to
others. Hunting and fishing also keep our waters stocked and our forests
healthy, ensuring that our country's public and private lands continue
to provide both sustenance and sport for future generations.
The traditions and ethics of hunting and fishing are inseparable from
the American way of life and are at the foundation of our culture. My
Administration is committed to keeping America's lands and waterways
open for hunters and anglers to enjoy for years to come. We have already
opened or expanded hunting or fishing opportunities on more than 380,000
acres. Today, we celebrate the rugged and enduring spirit of our
Nation's hunters and anglers, and we acknowledge the countless benefits
hunting and fishing bring to the United States of America.
NOW, THEREFORE, I, DONALD J. TRUMP, President of the United States of
America, by virtue of the authority vested in me by the Constitution and
the laws of the United States, do hereby proclaim September 22, 2018, as
National Hunting and Fishing Day. I call upon the people of the United
States to join me in recognizing the contributions of America's hunters
and anglers, and all those who work to conserve our Nation's fish and
wildlife resources.
IN WITNESS WHEREOF, I have hereunto set my hand this twenty-first day of
September, in the year of our Lord two thousand eighteen, and of the
Independence of the United States of America the two hundred and forty-
third.
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Proclamation 9791 of September 28, 2018
National Breast Cancer Awareness Month, 2018
By the President of the United States of America
A Proclamation
During National Breast Cancer Awareness Month, we recognize the women
and men who courageously fight to survive, detect, treat, prevent, and
support survivors of this devastating disease. Our Nation vows to honor
the loving memory of those lost to this disease, and we pray for their
grieving families. We reaffirm our ongoing commitment to defeat breast
cancer through education, early detection, and innovative research.
In the United States this year, more than 260,000 women and
approximately 2,600 men will likely be diagnosed with breast cancer. The
statistics are frightening and staggering, yet we are encouraged to know
that survival rates have drastically improved in recent years due to
increased awareness and innovative advancements in early detection and
treatment. The First Lady and I encourage all Americans to be proactive
in the crusade against this deadly disease. This includes seeking the
advice of healthcare providers, who can better educate patients of the
importance of getting appropriate cancer screening tests at the right
time, knowing their family history and other risk factors, and making
lifestyle changes that may reduce the possibility of breast cancer.
My Administration is committed to supporting our Nation's dedicated
researchers in their diligent efforts to advance medical breakthroughs
that will save and improve lives. Earlier this year, I signed into law
Federal ``Right to Try'' legislation, which provides those diagnosed
with a terminal illness expanded options for treatment that could save
their lives. Cutting-edge developments in the fight against breast
cancer include interventions and treatments that are more effective and
less debilitating. Recently, a groundbreaking national study found that
most women with an early-stage diagnosis of the most common type of
breast cancer can safely forgo chemotherapy. Such research will continue
to assist medical professionals in devising optimal recommendations for
their patients and help Americans make informed healthcare choices.
American physicians, researchers, public health professionals, and
advocates have made tremendous progress in the fight against breast
cancer, which is evident by the decline in mortality rates from this
disease nationwide. Each life is precious. For this reason, we continue
to pursue greater understanding of this disease, support pioneering
research, promote effective prevention strategies, and ensure broad
access to healthcare screenings. Together, we can usher in a new era of
hope in the fight against breast cancer and anticipate the victorious
day when this disease no longer plagues our Nation.
NOW, THEREFORE, I, DONALD J. TRUMP, President of the United States of
America, by virtue of the authority vested in me by the Constitution and
the laws of the United States, do hereby proclaim October 2018 as
National Breast Cancer Awareness Month. I encourage citizens, government
agencies, private businesses, nonprofit organizations, the media, and
other interested groups to increase awareness of how Americans can fight
breast cancer. I also invite the Governors of the States and Territories
and officials
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of other areas subject to the jurisdiction of the United States to join
me in recognizing National Breast Cancer Awareness Month.
IN WITNESS WHEREOF, I have hereunto set my hand this twenty-eighth day
of September, in the year of our Lord two thousand eighteen, and of the
Independence of the United States of America the two hundred and forty-
third.
DONALD J. TRUMP
Proclamation 9792 of September 28, 2018
National Cybersecurity Awareness Month, 2018
By the President of the United States of America
A Proclamation
During National Cybersecurity Awareness Month, we acknowledge the danger
that cyber threats pose to our economy and public infrastructure, and
raise awareness about steps we can take to mitigate and prevent future
attacks. As these threats have continued to increase year after year, my
Administration remains committed to bolstering our Nation's cyber
defenses and strengthening our national security.
Under my Administration, our Nation's cybersecurity is a Government-wide
effort. Collaboration among all United States Government departments and
agencies, including the Departments of State, Defense, Justice,
Commerce, and Homeland Security, have improved Federal network
cybersecurity, enhanced coordination with the private sector to protect
critical infrastructure, strengthened our ability to detect and deter
cyber threats, and expanded efforts to build the world's best
cybersecurity workforce. To advance these efforts, on September 20,
2018, I released the National Cyber Strategy, the first fully
articulated cyber strategy for the United States in 15 years. This
strategy makes clear that the Federal Government will use all means
available to keep our country safe from cyber threats and to protect the
American people in the digital domain.
While we are making great strides to help protect American businesses
and individuals, the Government cannot secure cyberspace alone. The
internet touches many aspects of our daily lives. Our ability to prevent
and mitigate cyber threats will improve when all citizens adopt better
cybersecurity practices to protect their systems and data. Each of us
can contribute by requesting more security from the products and
services we use; using multi-factor authentication on our digital
accounts and devices; leveraging private, protected, and secure
networks; limiting how much personal information and location data we
share; and taking other actions to secure the applications we use every
day. I also encourage every American to learn more about how to protect
themselves and their businesses through the Department of Homeland
Security's STOP.THINK.CONNECT. campaign and the Department of Commerce's
NIST Cybersecurity Framework.
This month especially, I encourage all Americans to promote and improve
online security. I also call on our industry and Government partners to
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work together to share information, build greater trust, and lead the
national effort to protect and enhance the resilience of the Nation's
cyber infrastructure. I encourage and applaud industry efforts to
produce products and services with full-lifecycle cybersecurity. Through
continued cooperation between the public and private sectors, and by
practicing personal risk-management, we can strengthen our Nation's
cyberinfrastructure for ourselves and for future generations of
Americans.
NOW, THEREFORE, I, DONALD J. TRUMP, President of the United States of
America, by virtue of the authority vested in me by the Constitution and
the laws of the United States, do hereby proclaim October 2018 as
National Cybersecurity Awareness Month. I call upon the people,
companies, and institutions of the United States to recognize the
importance of cybersecurity and to observe this month through events,
training, and education to further our country's national security and
resilience.
IN WITNESS WHEREOF, I have hereunto set my hand this twenty-eighth day
of September, in the year of our Lord two thousand eighteen, and of the
Independence of the United States of America the two hundred and forty-
third.
DONALD J. TRUMP
Proclamation 9793 of September 28, 2018
National Disability Employment Awareness Month, 2018
By the President of the United States of America
A Proclamation
During National Disability Employment Awareness Month, we recognize the
achievements of Americans with disabilities whose contributions in the
workforce help ensure the strength of our Nation. We also renew our
commitment to creating an environment of opportunity for all Americans
and educating people about disability employment issues.
The American economy is roaring back as a result of my Administration's
economic policies, including the enactment of the Tax Cuts and Jobs Act
and the elimination of unnecessary and burdensome regulations. More than
4 million jobs have been created since my election. On average, in 2018,
more than 5.6 million men and women with disabilities have been employed
each month, which is on pace to be the highest annual level ever
recorded. Earlier this year, the unemployment rate for Americans with
disabilities reached the lowest rate ever recorded. These are positive
indicators, and ones that continue to highlight the incredible value
that individuals with disabilities offer to the workforce.
To accelerate this momentum and build on my promise to America's
workers, I signed an Executive Order establishing the National Council
for the American Worker. This initiative will develop a national
strategy that guarantees American workers have the ability to learn the
skills needed to secure sustained employment, especially in high-demand
industries, such as medicine, science, and technology. This national
strategy will outline policies to provide all Americans, including
Americans with disabilities, more
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opportunities to work, earn competitive wages, and connect with others
worldwide.
My Administration has also taken action to address disability employment
issues, which includes encouraging those with disabilities to engage in
the workforce, providing greater opportunities for their involvement,
and preventing workplace injuries from occurring. For example, in
September, the Department of Labor awarded nearly $20 million in grants
to eight States for Retaining Employment and Talent after Injury/Illness
Network Demonstration (RETAIN) projects. These projects develop
innovative strategies that enable Americans who are injured or ill to
remain in or return to the workforce. Each year, more than 3.5 million
nonfatal work-related injuries and illnesses occur at a cost of $170
billion to the economy. When an illness or injury forces workers to
discontinue employment, the loss can be devastating to both the workers
and their families. RETAIN projects work because timely, coordinated,
and effective support can help hundreds of thousands of workers who have
been injured or fallen ill remain in their jobs.
In addition to testing innovative policy solutions, this year, the
Department of Labor helped 44 States adopt disability employment
policies to meet their workforce needs, and the Department of Labor's
Job Accommodation Network provided guidance on accommodations for
workplace success to nearly 50,000 employers and to individuals with
disabilities. To expand apprenticeship opportunities, the Department of
Labor has created inclusive apprenticeship tools for job creators and
more than 35,000 employers receive help with recruiting and retaining
workers with disabilities through the Employer Assistance and Resource
Network on Disability Inclusion.
My Administration will continue these efforts, and renews its commitment
to creating more opportunities for Americans with disabilities who want
to provide for themselves and their families and contribute to their
communities by participating in the workforce. My Administration also
reaffirms its support for all the employers who hire Americans with
disabilities, providing opportunities for success. It is important that
all our Nation's job seekers and creators are both empowered and
motivated to partake in our booming economy, and apply their unique
talents and skills to the growing workforce.
The Congress, by Joint Resolution approved August 11, 1945, as amended
(36 U.S.C. 121), has designated October of each year as ``National
Disability Employment Awareness Month.''
NOW, THEREFORE, I, DONALD J. TRUMP, President of the United States of
America, do hereby proclaim October 2018 as National Disability
Employment Awareness Month. I call upon government and labor leaders,
employers, and the great people of the United States to recognize the
month with appropriate programs, ceremonies, and activities across our
land.
IN WITNESS WHEREOF, I have hereunto set my hand this twenty-eighth day
of September, in the year of our Lord two thousand eighteen, and of the
Independence of the United States of America the two hundred and forty-
third.
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Proclamation 9794 of September 28, 2018
National Energy Awareness Month, 2018
By the President of the United States of America
A Proclamation
During National Energy Awareness Month, we recognize the remarkable role
American energy plays in producing more abundant, affordable, and
reliable power for our Nation and the world. My Administration is
reducing regulatory burdens on the energy sector, developing innovative
energy technologies, and building new energy-related infrastructure. Our
agenda is fueling tremendous economic growth and forging a more secure
future for our country and our allies.
The American energy renaissance is pressing forward with stunning speed.
The United States is becoming both energy independent and energy
dominant because of the entrepreneurial spirit of the American people
and the application of innovative technologies to energy production,
transmission, distribution, and use. Recently, United States crude oil
production rose to roughly 11 million barrels a day, making our Nation
the largest global producer. Additionally, the United States is the
world's largest producer of natural gas, and, in 2017, our coal exports
rose by roughly 60 percent over the previous year. American energy
dominance means the end of our crippling dependence on foreign energy,
and that our industries have access to reliable, affordable, and diverse
energy supplies that enable them to compete in the global marketplace.
Increasing energy security is also ushering in a new era of American
leadership around the world as we export more of our energy bounty to
friends and allies abroad, freeing them from hostile dependence.
Our Nation's increasingly innovative energy industry is proving that we
can be responsible stewards of the environment while developing energy
resources to grow the economy, lower costs, ignite job creation, and
drive up incomes for American workers. From 2005 to 2017, the United
States led the world in cutting energy-related carbon dioxide emissions,
reducing them by about 860 million metric tons. Between 1970 and 2017,
combined emissions from the six common pollutants dropped by 73 percent,
all while our economy continued to grow. We are leading the world in the
development of the next generation of energy technologies that will
convert our abundant and diverse domestic energy resources, including
coal, natural gas, nuclear, and renewables, into the useful energy
services that power our economy. America's innovative minds and
industrial might, not the mandates of international agreements, have
made our Nation the world leader in producing energy more abundantly
while simultaneously reducing emissions.
America's future has never been brighter, and American energy is leading
the way in providing jobs, opportunity, and security for our Nation.
This month, we recommit to strengthening our energy security and to
responsibly using our energy resources so that we can continue on our
path towards energy independence and dominance.
NOW, THEREFORE, I, DONALD J. TRUMP, President of the United States of
America, by virtue of the authority vested in me by the Constitution and
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the laws of the United States, do hereby proclaim October 2018 as
National Energy Awareness Month.
IN WITNESS WHEREOF, I have hereunto set my hand this twenty-eighth day
of September, in the year of our Lord two thousand eighteen, and of the
Independence of the United States of America the two hundred and forty-
third.
DONALD J. TRUMP
Proclamation 9795 of September 28, 2018
National Substance Abuse Prevention Month, 2018
By the President of the United States of America
A Proclamation
During National Substance Abuse Prevention Month, we recognize the
importance of ending and preventing substance abuse. We must remain
vigilant in raising awareness about the harms posed by alcohol and
drugs, including prescription opioids, and their high potential for
addiction. We can--and we must--provide families with the information,
skills, and resources to stay safe and strong. As a Nation, we renew our
commitment to improving individual and community health through
increased education on the risks of substance abuse. Our investment in
prevention will help to further yield improved academic performance,
healthier lifestyles, more successful citizens, and safer communities.
Our country is reeling from the enormity of an opioid epidemic that has
resulted in huge numbers of overdose fatalities, an influx of children
in foster care, and too many families forever changed by the addiction
or death of a loved one. In 2017 alone, it is estimated that we lost
approximately 72,000 Americans to an overdose, and approximately 49,000
of those deaths involved an opioid. Fueled by prescription pain
medications, heroin, and illicit fentanyl, the severity of the current
addiction crisis requires immediate action. We must go beyond simply
raising awareness about the harms and risks of illicit drugs, which is
one reason why, last October, my Administration declared a nationwide
Public Health Emergency to continue comprehensively and proactively
fighting the opioid epidemic on every front.
My Administration is committed to helping overcome addiction in our
country. This past June, we launched a public awareness campaign
directed toward our Nation's vulnerable young people, helping them
``know the truth'' and ``spread the truth'' about the risks of opioid
abuse. In August, we awarded a record-breaking $90.9 million to 731
Drug-Free Communities coalitions across all 50 States to help prevent
youth drug abuse. We are also encouraging adult individuals and family
members to share their personal stories on how this epidemic has
affected them through platforms such as The Crisis Next Door. Launched
by the White House earlier this year, this initiative is helping to
remove harmful stigmas surrounding opioid abuse and showing that this
crisis can affect anyone from anywhere.
This month, we reaffirm our commitment to helping educate our loved ones
on the devastating effects substance abuse can have on our families,
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our communities, and our Nation. I call on parents, educators, mentors,
employers, healthcare professionals, law enforcement officials, faith
and community leaders, and Americans to support evidence-based
prevention programs. Through our united advocacy and awareness efforts
on the horrific dangers of substance abuse, we can cultivate a society
focused on health, wellness, and prosperity.
NOW, THEREFORE, I, DONALD J. TRUMP, President of the United States of
America, by virtue of the authority vested in me by the Constitution and
the laws of the United States, do hereby proclaim October 2018 as
National Substance Abuse Prevention Month. I call upon all Americans to
engage in appropriate programs and activities to promote comprehensive
substance abuse prevention efforts within their communities.
IN WITNESS WHEREOF, I have hereunto set my hand this twenty-eighth day
of September, in the year of our Lord two thousand eighteen, and of the
Independence of the United States of America the two hundred and forty-
third.
DONALD J. TRUMP
Proclamation 9796 of September 28, 2018
Gold Star Mother's and Family's Day, 2018
By the President of the United States of America
A Proclamation
Courageous Americans of every generation have given their last full
measure of devotion in defense of our country and our freedom. The
families who stood alongside these heroes have paid a price no family
should ever have to pay. Gold Star Mother's and Family's Day is a solemn
reminder that these families--the families of our fallen service
members--bear the burden of their loss forever.
A century ago, President Woodrow Wilson approved a recommendation by the
Women's Committee of National Defenses for mothers to display a gold
star on an armband of black cloth to enhance public recognition for the
loss of their children in World War I. Since then, millions of families
have tragically traded in blue stars for heroes fighting for America for
gold stars of the fallen--a badge of honor they wished they would never
have to hold.
Although they have suffered unimaginable sorrow, Gold Star families have
charged forward with inspiring strength and determination, giving
selflessly to their communities and our country. They support our men
and women in uniform, our wounded warriors, and our veterans. Their
unselfish leadership fosters patriotism and encourages us to consider
what we can do to be better citizens.
We will never forget those who nobly gave their lives in service to our
country. Today, we pay tribute to these brave men and women in uniform
by honoring the mothers, fathers, wives, husbands, brothers, sisters,
sons, and daughters who have wounds in their hearts that will never be
fully healed. We will continue to support them as they supported our
country by selflessly sharing their loved ones for the noble cause of
freedom. Let
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us pledge our deep and everlasting respect and gratitude to our Gold
Star families.
The Congress, by Senate Joint Resolution 115 of June 23, 1936 (49 Stat.
1895 as amended), has designated the last Sunday in September as ``Gold
Star Mother's Day.''
NOW, THEREFORE, I, DONALD J. TRUMP, President of the United States of
America, by virtue of the authority vested in me by the Constitution and
the laws of the United States, do hereby proclaim September 30, 2018, as
Gold Star Mother's and Family's Day. I call upon all Government
officials to display the flag of the United States over Government
buildings on this special day. I also encourage the American people to
display the flag and hold appropriate ceremonies as a public expression
of our Nation's gratitude and respect for our Gold Star Mothers and
Families.
IN WITNESS WHEREOF, I have hereunto set my hand this twenty-eighth day
of September, in the year of our Lord two thousand eighteen, and of the
Independence of the United States of America the two hundred and forty-
third.
DONALD J. TRUMP
Proclamation 9797 of September 28, 2018
Child Health Day, 2018
By the President of the United States of America
A Proclamation
On Child Health Day, we renew our commitment to ensuring the health and
well-being of our young people, who are the future of our great country.
All children deserve to grow up in loving homes with parents or
guardians who are dedicated to empowering them to live healthy, safe,
and successful lives.
My Administration is actively working to create environments in which
families can grow stronger and children can realize their full
potential. Earlier this year, I signed into law a 5-year authorization
of the Maternal, Infant, and Early Childhood Home Visiting Program,
which helps at-risk families get off to a better and healthier start
with evidence-based home visiting programs. Home visiting programs help
prevent child abuse and neglect, support positive parenting, improve
maternal and child health, and promote child development and school
readiness. Additionally, through the Be Best initiative, led by First
Lady Melania Trump, we are helping to address some of the most prevalent
challenges facing children, including destructive online habits,
bullying, mental health, and alcohol and drug abuse. Further, we are
strengthening our public health and safety response to the opioid
crisis. One of the many tragic consequences of opioid addiction is
neonatal abstinence syndrome, which poses risks to the long-term health
of children.
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Across our country, more than 15,000 children are diagnosed with
pediatric cancer each year. Survival rates for most childhood cancers
have improved in recent decades, but serious challenges remain. Children
who survive cancer frequently struggle with significant complications
later in life. For this reason, I signed into law the Childhood Cancer
Survivorship, Treatment, Access, and Research Act of 2018, which will
provide more funding to research childhood cancers, explore effective
treatments, and help enhance the quality of long-term care for children
after active treatment and into remission.
Every child, both born and unborn, possesses inherent dignity. Today,
let us rededicate ourselves to our shared goal of building a better
future for each one of them. As parents and role models, we have a moral
responsibility to nurture and care for our most vulnerable population.
Together, we can ensure that our children are healthy, and grow up to be
happy and productive adults.
The Congress, by a joint resolution approved May 18, 1928, as amended
(36 U.S.C. 105), has called for the designation of the first Monday in
October as Child Health Day and has requested that the President issue a
proclamation in observance of this day.
NOW, THEREFORE, I, DONALD J. TRUMP, President of the United States of
America, by virtue of the authority vested in me by the Constitution and
the laws of the United States, do hereby proclaim Monday, October 1,
2018, as Child Health Day. I call upon families, child health
professionals, faith-based and community organizations, and governments
to help ensure that America's children stay safe and healthy.
IN WITNESS WHEREOF, I have hereunto set my hand this twenty-eighth day
of September, in the year of our Lord two thousand eighteen, and of the
Independence of the United States of America the two hundred and forty-
third.
DONALD J. TRUMP
Proclamation 9798 of October 4, 2018
National Manufacturing Day, 2018
By the President of the United States of America
A Proclamation
On National Manufacturing Day, we renew our commitment to restoring
America to its rightful place as a global leader in manufacturing.
Revitalizing our Nation's manufacturing sector is a pillar of my
Administration's economic agenda. Through clear-eyed economic and trade
policies and advances made possible by cutting-edge research and
development, American industry is thriving once again. Today, our
country's manufacturers are more confident than ever before about
investing in factories and workers right here at home.
My Administration is working tirelessly to create an environment wherein
manufacturers and their workers have increased opportunities to grow and
create jobs. Our economic policies, including the Tax Cuts and Jobs Act
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and the elimination of unnecessary and burdensome regulations, are
delivering real results. Since my election, we have created nearly
400,000 manufacturing jobs. Last year alone, American manufacturers
contributed $2.2 trillion to our economy; and in the past 12 months, the
manufacturing sector has experienced one of the best job market
performances in 23 years.
Against this background, we continue to champion a level playing field
for American manufacturers and American workers. I delivered on my
promise to renegotiate the North American Free Trade Agreement (NAFTA)
when I recently announced the United States-Mexico-Canada Agreement
(USMCA). For years, NAFTA incentivized the offshoring of American
businesses, and many manufacturing jobs left the United States as a
result. Once approved by the Congress, the USMCA will rebalance and
modernize trade between the United States, Mexico, and Canada in a
manner that greatly benefits American manufacturing, agriculture, and
services--and so many other sectors of our robust economy. Additionally,
earlier this year, we revised our bilateral trade agreement with South
Korea to strengthen America's manufacturing sector and bring back high-
paying manufacturing jobs for American workers. Furthermore, in July of
2017, I issued an Executive Order that directed the Secretary of Defense
to assess how to strengthen the manufacturing and defense industrial
base and supply chain resiliency of the United States. The Department of
Defense has completed this assessment, and my Administration is
committed to taking action in response to ensure that we can meet new
and unforeseen challenges to our defense industrial base.
The credit for the success of these efforts rests with our great
American workers. That is why I have pledged to invest in both students
and workers by providing opportunities for education and training that
will help more hardworking men and women thrive in the modern workplace.
In July of 2018, I issued an Executive Order establishing the
President's National Council for the American Worker and the American
Workforce Policy Advisory Board. The order emphasizes our economy's high
demand for workers with the technical acumen to fill open jobs in
today's workforce. I also signed into law a reauthorization of the Carl
D. Perkins Career and Technical Education Act, which provides students
and workers with the critical skills sought by manufacturers. We will
continue efforts to provide our students with access to high-quality
education in science, technology, engineering, and mathematics so that
they are better equipped to innovate and compete in today's economy.
On this National Manufacturing Day, we acknowledge the changes that have
swept across our economy, including the widespread adoption of
innovative technology, advances in artificial intelligence, and the
application of the internet to everyday objects and appliances. We
recognize that these changes bring new challenges for our workers in a
technologically advanced, increasingly dynamic world. With the same
determination and resourcefulness that has always defined America, we
rise to meet these challenges, and we proudly stand with our
manufacturers and their workers as they continue to set the global
standard for quality and innovation.
NOW, THEREFORE, I, DONALD J. TRUMP, President of the United States of
America, by virtue of the authority vested in me by the Constitution and
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the laws of the United States, do hereby proclaim October 5, 2018, as
National Manufacturing Day. I call upon all Americans to celebrate the
entrepreneurs, innovators, and workers in manufacturing who are making
our communities strong.
IN WITNESS WHEREOF, I have hereunto set my hand this fourth day of
October, in the year of our Lord two thousand eighteen, and of the
Independence of the United States of America the two hundred and forty-
third.
DONALD J. TRUMP
Proclamation 9799 of October 5, 2018
German-American Day, 2018
By the President of the United States of America
A Proclamation
German Americans have helped build our Republic, shape our heritage, and
enrich our culture since the arrival of the first German settlers in the
New World on October 6, 1683. They brought with them and instilled in
their descendants a desire for liberty and dreams of a better life. Our
history is replete with examples of their commitment to civic
engagement, hard work, and invention. On German-American Day, we proudly
celebrate the invaluable contributions that Americans of German
descent--the largest ancestry group in the United States--have made to
every facet of our society.
More than 43 million Americans proudly claim German heritage, linked by
the shared sense of entrepreneurship and tradition German-American
pioneers have instilled in our great country. The industry and ingenuity
of German Americans shaped and continue to impact our national
landscape. They played a central role in establishing and building some
of our great American cities, including Philadelphia, Pennsylvania;
Cincinnati, Ohio; St. Louis, Missouri; Milwaukee, Wisconsin; and others.
German Americans have made an indelible mark on business, agriculture,
art, design, science, technology, and education. German Americans also
have a proud history of military service, including the more than
200,000 who served in the Union Army during the Civil War.
The deep bond between our Nation and Germany, which predates our
independence, continues today. Together, we are a cornerstone of the
transatlantic alliance and champions of economic and personal freedom.
As Germany launches its yearlong German-American friendship festival,
Wunderbar Together, we proudly honor these strong historical ties and
examine how we will build on our partnership in the years to come.
NOW, THEREFORE, I, DONALD J. TRUMP, President of the United States of
America, by virtue of the authority vested in me by the Constitution and
the laws of the United States, do hereby proclaim October 6, 2018, as
German-American Day. I call upon all Americans to celebrate the
achievements and contributions of German Americans with appropriate
ceremonies, activities, and programs.
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IN WITNESS WHEREOF, I have hereunto set my hand this fifth day of
October, in the year of our Lord two thousand eighteen, and of the
Independence of the United States of America the two hundred and forty-
third.
DONALD J. TRUMP
Proclamation 9800 of October 5, 2018
Fire Prevention Week, 2018
By the President of the United States of America
A Proclamation
During Fire Prevention Week, we renew our commitment to preparedness,
fire safety awareness, and individual responsibility. We also honor our
brave firefighters who have lost their lives in the line of duty and
their families, as well as those firefighters who continue to put
themselves in harm's way to safeguard our lives and property. Our
Nation's firefighters are heroes, and they deserve our deepest respect
and gratitude for the selfless service they provide to our communities.
Each year, an average of 1.4 million fires burn in the United States,
resulting in thousands of deaths and injuries along with billions of
dollars in direct property damage. This year, in the Western and
Midwestern parts of the country, wildfires of unprecedented scale and
scope have threatened local wildlife and the environment and have
severely impacted local and regional economies through their devastating
effect on agriculture and tourism industries. In many areas, I have
declared the wildfires a major disaster and ordered Federal assistance
to supplement State and local recovery efforts. My Administration
remains committed to providing help to those affected.
As we mark Fire Prevention Week, all Americans must be vigilant and take
precautionary measures to reduce the risk of fire and to protect their
families and property. It is critical to look for places in the home
where fires can start, identify potential hazards, and take the steps
needed to prevent these devastating fires. It is also important to
regularly check and maintain smoke alarms, as these devices can provide
life-saving warnings if there is a fire in the home. If a smoke alarm
rings, it is essential to respond quickly, as you may have only minutes
to escape safely. Furthermore, you should at least identify two ways to
exit every room, ensuring all doors and windows leading to the outside
open easily and are free of clutter. The National Fire Protection
Association's ``Look. Listen. Learn.'' campaign reinforces these basic
but essential practices that every American must follow to help ensure
fire safety.
This week, we pray for all the Federal, State, local, tribal, and
territorial responders who are fighting wildfires and helping our
communities recover, as well as for all those who have lost their loved
ones or their homes due to these disasters. We also recognize the
importance of actively practicing fire safety to help prevent fire-
related tragedies from occurring in the future.
NOW, THEREFORE, I, DONALD J. TRUMP, President of the United States of
America, by virtue of the authority vested in me by the Constitution and
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the laws of the United States, do hereby proclaim October 7 through
October 13, 2018, as Fire Prevention Week. On Sunday, October 7, 2018,
in accordance with Public Law 107-51, the flag of the United States will
be flown at half-staff at all Federal office buildings in honor of the
National Fallen Firefighters Memorial Service. I call on all Americans
to participate in this observance with appropriate programs and
activities and by renewing their efforts to prevent fires and their
tragic consequences.
IN WITNESS WHEREOF, I have hereunto set my hand this fifth day of
October, in the year of our Lord two thousand eighteen, and of the
Independence of the United States of America the two hundred and forty-
third.
DONALD J. TRUMP
Proclamation 9801 of October 5, 2018
Columbus Day, 2018
By the President of the United States of America
A Proclamation
In 1492, Christopher Columbus and his mighty three-ship fleet, the
Ni[ntilde]a, Pinta, and Santa Maria, first spotted the Americas. His
historic achievement ushered in an Age of Discovery that expanded our
knowledge of the world. Columbus's daring journey marked the beginning
of centuries of transatlantic exploration that transformed the Western
Hemisphere. On Columbus Day, we commemorate the achievements of this
skilled Italian explorer and recognize his courage, will power, and
ambition--all values we cherish as Americans.
Columbus's spirit of determination and adventure has provided
inspiration to generations of Americans. On Columbus Day, we honor his
remarkable accomplishments as a navigator, and celebrate his voyage into
the unknown expanse of the Atlantic Ocean. His expedition formed the
initial bond between Europe and the Americas, and changed the world
forever. Today, in that spirit, we continue to seek new horizons for
greater opportunity and further discovery on land, in sea, and in space.
Although Spain sponsored his voyage, Columbus was, in fact, a proud
citizen of the Italian City of Genoa. As we celebrate the tremendous
strides our Nation has made since his arrival, we acknowledge the
important contributions of Italian Americans to our country's culture,
business, and civic life. We are also thankful for our relationship with
Italy, a great ally that shares our strong, unwavering commitment to
peace and prosperity.
In commemoration of Christopher Columbus's historic voyage, the
Congress, by joint resolution of April 30, 1934, and modified in 1968
(36 U.S.C. 107), as amended, has requested the President proclaim the
second Monday of October of each year as ``Columbus Day.''
NOW, THEREFORE, I, DONALD J. TRUMP, President of the United States of
America, by virtue of the authority vested in me by the Constitution and
the laws of the United States, do hereby proclaim October 8, 2018, as
Columbus Day. I call upon the people of the United States to observe
this day with appropriate ceremonies and activities. I also direct that
the flag of the
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United States be displayed on all public buildings on the appointed day
in honor of our diverse history and all who have contributed to shaping
this Nation.
IN WITNESS WHEREOF, I have hereunto set my hand this fifth day of
October, in the year of our Lord two thousand eighteen, and of the
Independence of the United States of America the two hundred and forty-
third.
DONALD J. TRUMP
Proclamation 9802 of October 8, 2018
Leif Erikson Day, 2018
By the President of the United States of America
A Proclamation
More than a millennium ago, Leif Erikson sailed across the frigid
Atlantic and set foot on North America, likely becoming the first
European to reach our continent. On Leif Erikson Day, we celebrate the
extraordinary journey made by this son of Iceland and grandson of Norway
with his crew and recognize the immeasurable contributions that
generations of Nordic Americans have made to our Nation.
After converting to Christianity in Norway, ``Leif the Lucky'' set out
to bring the Gospel to settlers in his native Greenland. During his
extensive travels, he landed on the northern Atlantic coast, expanding
mankind's knowledge of then-uncharted territory. Centuries later, many
Nordic families followed his example and set sail for America with the
same determination and grit. After much struggle and sacrifice, these
intrepid men and women arrived on our shores with hope for a better
life.
Today, we recognize the descendants of immigrants from Iceland, Norway,
Denmark, Sweden, and Finland for the tremendous role they have played in
developing the indomitable spirit that defines the American people.
Nordic Americans have traveled in space, crisscrossed the globe by
single-engine monoplane, and advanced knowledge in science and
engineering. Nordic Americans have won Oscars, Grammy Awards, Pulitzer
Prizes, and Nobel Prizes. They have fought--and died--in each of our
Nation's wars.
We also reflect on the deep and enduring ties we have with the Nordic
countries. They are among our greatest allies in the fight against
terrorism, and they are important trading partners. We renew our
commitment to continue strengthening these transatlantic relationships.
To honor Leif Erikson and celebrate our Nordic-American heritage, the
Congress, by joint resolution (Public Law 88-566) approved on September
2, 1964, has authorized the President of the United States to proclaim
October 9 of each year as ``Leif Erikson Day.''
NOW, THEREFORE, I, DONALD J. TRUMP, President of the United States of
America, by virtue of the authority vested in me by the Constitution and
the laws of the United States, do hereby proclaim October 9, 2018, as
Leif Erikson Day. I call upon all Americans to celebrate the
contributions of Nordic Americans to our Nation with appropriate
ceremonies, activities, and programs.
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IN WITNESS WHEREOF, I have hereunto set my hand this eighth day of
October, in the year of our Lord two thousand eighteen, and of the
Independence of the United States of America the two hundred and forty-
third.
DONALD J. TRUMP
Proclamation 9803 of October 9, 2018
National Domestic Violence Awareness Month, 2018
By the President of the United States of America
A Proclamation
This Nation--founded on principles of liberty and justice--has no
tolerance for domestic violence. Personal relationships should be a
source of comfort and support--a solid foundation for each person's
empowerment and achievement in his or her daily life. Domestic violence
dissolves that foundation, affecting millions of women and men every
year. During National Domestic Violence Awareness Month, we reassert our
commitment to eradicating this devastating crime so that homes are
places of refuge and love--not of fear or violence.
Horrific and criminal acts of domestic violence are unfortunately common
in all areas of the world. While people of every race, sex, age, and
socioeconomic status have suffered at the hands of abusers, the vast
majority of domestic violence is perpetrated against women. Each of us
has a moral obligation to speak up for those who suffer from physical,
sexual, and emotional abuse. We pledge to advocate on behalf of those
who have been assaulted at home, and to make every effort to prevent
domestic violence from happening in the first place. We acknowledge the
hard work of the many advocates, clergy, service providers, healthcare
providers, educators, law enforcement officers, family members, and
friends who assist and comfort those who have suffered physical or
emotional trauma at the hands of an abuser.
My Administration, in partnership with State, local, and tribal
governments as well as public and private organizations, is working to
ensure that offenders are prosecuted and survivors get the support they
need to live lives free from fear, torment, and violence. My fiscal year
2019 budget proposal includes a $5.5 million increase in funding for
programs administered by the Department of Justice's Office on Violence
Against Women, which would bring total funding to approximately $500
million. This office coordinates the efforts of diverse organizations to
prevent and respond to abuse, and has awarded more than $7 billion in
grants and cooperative agreements to State, local, and tribal
governments, as well as private organizations since its inception. It
also funds law enforcement efforts that hold domestic violence offenders
accountable for their crimes. Each year, these officers respond to more
than 150,000 calls for service, investigate more than 150,000 cases, and
refer more than 70,000 cases to prosecutors.
In addition, the Department of Health and Human Services is supporting
initiatives to train healthcare providers to assist those who have
endured domestic violence and implement initiatives that prevent
domestic violence in the first place. Through the Department's Project
Catalyst, clinics
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are checking patients for signs of domestic violence and connecting
people in need to local service providers. The Centers for Disease
Control and Prevention's DELTA IMPACT program is also providing funding
to State health departments to implement community and societal-level
strategies to reduce the incidence of domestic violence in our homes and
communities.
This month, we recognize that, while our Nation has made strides in
preventing domestic violence from first occurring and also prosecuting
perpetrators who commit these horrible crimes, much work remains to be
done. To ensure the protection of all Americans, especially women and
children, we must strive to end domestic violence--in all its forms--
from our society and help victims recover from abuse. And we must
encourage Americans affected by domestic violence to seek help from
those they trust and to never lose hope in the possibility of building a
better life.
NOW, THEREFORE, I, DONALD J. TRUMP, President of the United States of
America, by virtue of the authority vested in me by the Constitution and
the laws of the United States, do hereby proclaim October 2018 as
National Domestic Violence Awareness Month. I call upon all Americans to
stand firm in condemning domestic violence and supporting survivors of
these crimes in finding the safety and recovery they need. I also call
upon all Americans to support, recognize, and trust in the efforts of
law enforcement, public health, and social service providers to hold
offenders accountable, protect victims of crime and their communities,
and prevent future violence.
IN WITNESS WHEREOF, I have hereunto set my hand this ninth day of
October, in the year of our Lord two thousand eighteen, and of the
Independence of the United States of America the two hundred and forty-
third.
DONALD J. TRUMP
Proclamation 9804 of October 10, 2018
General Pulaski Memorial Day, 2018
By the President of the United States of America
A Proclamation
Today, we pay tribute to the Polish immigrant and renowned military
commander, General Casimir Pulaski, who gave his life for the cause of
freedom during the American Revolutionary War. In the Continental Army,
General Pulaski volunteered to serve alongside our Nation's forefathers
in their cause for independence. His expertise on the battlefield,
tactical insights, and creation of a highly effective corps of mounted
infantry earned him the title of ``Father of the American Cavalry.'' On
General Pulaski Memorial Day, we commemorate his legacy and draw
inspiration from his stalwart commitment to liberty, the rule of law,
and the sovereignty of the people.
As a younger man, Count Casimir Pulaski developed a reputation for
tremendous bravery while fighting with his father to free his native
Poland from Russian control. When Russia nevertheless prevailed, Pulaski
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exile and crossed Europe into France. There, in a fortuitous turn of
events for America, Pulaski crossed paths with Benjamin Franklin, who
urged him to join the cause of American independence. Rising rapidly
through the ranks of the Continental Army to the position of Brigadier
General, Pulaski demonstrated uncommon and contagious courage on the
battlefield, saving the life of General George Washington at the Battle
of Brandywine and transforming a cavalry legion of Americans, Germans,
Frenchman, Irishmen, and Poles into a lethal fighting force.
On October 9, 1779, General Pulaski was severely wounded during the
Battle of Savannah. Two days later, he died. In his memory, General
Washington wrote that ``[t]he Count's valor and active zeal on all
occasions have done him great honor.'' Although General Pulaski did not
live to see the Star-Spangled Banner fly victoriously over the field at
Yorktown, his legacy of heroism and sacrifice is etched into our
history, alongside that of heroes like Marquis de Lafayette and Bernardo
de G[aacute]lvez, and has inspired Americans for generations. By giving
his last full measure of devotion for our freedom and independence,
General Pulaski embodied the special bond that the American and Polish
people cherish to this day. Indeed, more than two centuries after the
General's heroic death, and 100 years since Poland gained its own
independence, the United States of America and Poland continue to share
a kindred devotion to the cause of freedom and to strengthening the
bilateral relationship between our two countries.
NOW, THEREFORE, I, DONALD J. TRUMP, President of the United States of
America, by virtue of the authority vested in me by the Constitution and
the laws of the United States, do hereby proclaim October 11, 2018, as
General Pulaski Memorial Day. I encourage all Americans to commemorate
on this occasion those who have contributed to the furthering of our
Nation.
IN WITNESS WHEREOF, I have hereunto set my hand this tenth day of
October, in the year of our Lord two thousand eighteen, and of the
Independence of the United States of America the two hundred and forty-
third.
DONALD J. TRUMP
Proclamation 9805 of October 12, 2018
Minority Enterprise Development Week, 2018
By the President of the United States of America
A Proclamation
During Minority Enterprise Development Week, we celebrate the success of
minority-owned businesses and recognize their contributions to our
Nation's prosperity. These businesses are part of the bedrock of our
economy, employing eight million people and contributing more than $1
trillion in economic output each year.
My Administration is committed to empowering minority business owners by
creating an environment in which all businesses can expand and thrive.
We have eliminated unnecessary and burdensome regulations and effected
commonsense, pro-growth policies. The Tax Cuts and Jobs Act enacted the
biggest tax cuts and reforms in American history. Importantly, it
created
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the Opportunity Zones Program, through which we are rewarding businesses
that invest in distressed communities and that create jobs for those
who, all too often, are left behind. We are also leveling the playing
field for American businesses by renegotiating and modernizing our trade
agreements, including by replacing the North American Free Trade
Agreement with the new United States-Mexico-Canada Agreement.
Taken together, these new policies are delivering real results for the
American people. Our Nation's unemployment rate has reached its lowest
level in 50 years. Minority unemployment rates have fallen to record
lows, with the unemployment rate for African Americans falling below 6
percent for the first time in history. The unemployment rate for
Hispanic Americans and Asian Americans has also reached historic lows.
As minority-owned businesses continue to benefit from our resurgent
economy, my Administration is looking to take additional steps to
support these key drivers of economic growth. The Department of
Commerce's Minority Business Development Agency is expanding its focus
to include policy analysis that will identify opportunities for minority
business enterprises across our country. Additionally, the new National
Council for the American Worker is developing a National Workforce
Strategy. Given the historically tight labor market and recent
technological change, our Nation needs a workforce strategy that
champions effective, results-driven education and training to meet the
needs of students, workers, and businesses.
In the United States of America, each person has the opportunity to
achieve their dreams and to build a better future for themselves and
their families. Minority business owners exemplify this fundamental
truth about our great Nation. This week in particular, we are grateful
for the minority business owners who dedicate their time, energy, and
entrepreneurial skills each day to improving the economy and restoring
the American spirit in every community across the Nation.
NOW, THEREFORE, I, DONALD J. TRUMP, President of the United States of
America, by virtue of the authority vested in me by the Constitution and
the laws of the United States, do hereby proclaim October 14 through
October 20, 2018, as National Minority Enterprise Development Week. I
call upon all Americans to celebrate this week with programs,
ceremonies, and activities to recognize the many contributions of
American minority business enterprises.
IN WITNESS WHEREOF, I have hereunto set my hand this twelfth day of
October, in the year of our Lord two thousand eighteen, and of the
Independence of the United States of America the two hundred and forty-
third.
DONALD J. TRUMP
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Proclamation 9806 of October 12, 2018
National School Lunch Week, 2018
By the President of the United States of America
A Proclamation
School meals help ensure that our children receive the nourishment they
need to grow, develop, and learn. During National School Lunch Week, we
acknowledge the benefits of school lunch programs, which provide
millions of children the opportunity to enjoy nutritious meals,
providing them with the fuel they need to achieve their full physical
and mental potential.
The National School Lunch Program provides nearly 4.9 billion low-cost
or free meals to approximately 30 million students each year. These
meals are a dependable and consistent source of nutrition for many
children in schools and childcare centers throughout our country.
My Administration understands that we have a responsibility to children
and taxpayers alike to ensure that school meals are nutritious and
enjoyable. The best way to do that is to return control back to the
people on the ground who make these programs work. That is why we have
lowered regulatory hurdles and restored flexibility to schools and
communities with respect to the menus in their cafeterias. School
nutrition specialists and food service professionals work tirelessly
each day to provide students with the nourishment they need to succeed
in the classroom and beyond. We are committed to supporting them,
listening to their feedback, and equipping them with the tools and
flexibility they need to serve our children well.
This week, we recognize the hard work of all the food service
professionals, school administrators, community members, and parents
across our Nation who help plan, prepare, and serve the meals that
sustain millions of children. To emphasize the importance of the
National School Lunch Program to our youth's nutrition, the Congress, by
joint resolution of October 9, 1962 (Public Law 87-780), has designated
the week beginning on the second Sunday in October each year as
``National School Lunch Week,'' and has requested the President to issue
a proclamation in observance of this week.
NOW, THEREFORE, I, DONALD J. TRUMP, President of the United States of
America, by virtue of the authority vested in me by the Constitution and
the laws of the United States, do hereby proclaim October 14 through
October 20, 2018, as National School Lunch Week. I call upon all
Americans to join the countless individuals who administer the National
School Lunch Program in activities that support and promote awareness of
the health and well-being of our Nation's children.
IN WITNESS WHEREOF, I have hereunto set my hand this twelfth day of
October, in the year of our Lord two thousand eighteen, and of the
Independence of the United States of America the two hundred and forty-
third.
DONALD J. TRUMP
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Proclamation 9807 of October 12, 2018
Blind Americans Equality Day, 2018
By the President of the United States of America
A Proclamation
On Blind Americans Equality Day, we recognize the contributions that
Americans who are blind and visually impaired make to our country, and
the value of creating greater opportunities for all people to live full
and independent lives. Despite facing challenges, Americans who are
blind and visually impaired continue to achieve their dreams and
strengthen our communities and our Nation. We remain committed to
helping these individuals to be successful and achieve their goals in
school, business, and civic life.
As a Nation, we want all our citizens to have the opportunity to achieve
their goals. In keeping with this fundamental tenet of American society,
I signed an Executive Order establishing the National Council for the
American Worker, which will develop recommendations for a national
strategy that empowers American workers to learn the skills needed to
secure sustained employment. This national strategy will outline
policies that provide all Americans, including those who are blind or
visually impaired, with more opportunities to work, earn a living, and
connect with others worldwide.
My Administration also supports Federal programs that help Americans who
are blind and visually impaired obtain and maintain employment. The
Randolph-Sheppard Vending Facilities Program, for example, has provided
thousands of individuals who are blind with entrepreneurial
opportunities to run their own businesses, generating millions of
dollars in sales and substantial earnings. Under the Independent Living
Services for Older Individuals Who Are Blind Program, the Department of
Education has issued grants to States to support services for
individuals 55 and older for whom independent living goals are feasible,
but whose severe visual impairment makes competitive employment
difficult to obtain. These grants fund independent living services for
older individuals who are blind and visually impaired, activities that
improve or expand services for these individuals, and raise public
awareness of the challenges these individuals overcome.
By joint resolution approved on October 6, 1964 (Public Law 88-628), the
Congress authorized the President to designate October 15 of each year
as ``White Cane Safety Day'' to recognize the contributions of Americans
who are blind or have impaired vision. As we celebrate the achievements
of all those who are blind or visually impaired, I reaffirm my
Administration's commitment to providing more opportunities for these
Americans to enjoy freedom and independence. Today, we rededicate our
efforts and continue working to ensure that all Americans, including
those who are blind or visually impaired, have opportunities to achieve
success.
NOW, THEREFORE, I, DONALD J. TRUMP, President of the United States of
America, by virtue of the authority vested in me by the Constitution and
the laws of the United States, do hereby proclaim October 15, 2018, as a
day to celebrate and recognize the accomplishments and contributions of
Americans who are blind and visually impaired. I call upon all Americans
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to observe this day with appropriate ceremonies and activities to
reaffirm our commitment to achieving equality for all Americans.
IN WITNESS WHEREOF, I have hereunto set my hand this twelfth day of
October, in the year of our Lord two thousand eighteen, and of the
Independence of the United States of America the two hundred and forty-
third.
DONALD J. TRUMP
Proclamation 9808 of October 19, 2018
National Character Counts Week, 2018
By the President of the United States of America
A Proclamation
America is improved every day by men and women of great character and
integrity who understand that a responsible citizenry is needed to
ensure the independence and prosperity of our Nation. The Founders
cherished opportunities to grow, including those that require one to
experience, learn from, and overcome hardship. In difficult times, the
American spirit is tested and defined by the character of its citizens
and leaders. We have withstood this test time and time again. During
National Character Counts Week, we recognize that our Nation's continued
success depends on the American people's courageous resolve to remain
united through times of both triumph and tragedy. We also pledge to
foster good character in our communities and encourage children to form
constructive habits.
Character is nurtured in our families and communities. Parents and
guardians have the unique responsibility to teach young people valuable
traits, such as perseverance, courage, respect, and hard work. Teachers
as well as civic and church leaders also play an integral role in
helping our children adopt habits of good behavior. Good examples set by
mentors empower youth to make smart choices that ultimately define them
as individuals and us as a Nation. Every American should strive to live
by example and never stop improving their character.
Strong families, church communities, and civic organizations have a
significant effect on the positive development of our youth. By
empowering these strong networks, my Administration is encouraging them
to help our youth to do their very best, learn from mistakes, and become
leaders. First Lady Melania Trump's BE BEST initiative is improving the
lives of young people by championing evidence-based programs that help
our communities focus on the emotional, social, and physical well-being
of our children. As social media and technology provide more
opportunities for children to communicate with each other, their ability
to influence others and be a force for good also expands.
This week, especially, we refocus our efforts to be good examples--to
our Nation's youth and each other--and to promote acts of service and
leadership. We also express our gratitude to parents, guardians,
teachers, civic and church leaders, and mentors for their vital work in
raising children of strong character and integrity.
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NOW, THEREFORE, I, DONALD J. TRUMP, President of the United States of
America, by virtue of the authority vested in me by the Constitution and
the laws of the United States, do hereby proclaim October 21 through
October 27, 2018, as National Character Counts Week. I call upon public
officials, educators, parents, students, and all Americans to observe
this week with appropriate ceremonies, activities, and programs.
IN WITNESS WHEREOF, I have hereunto set my hand this nineteenth day of
October, in the year of our Lord two thousand eighteen, and of the
Independence of the United States of America the two hundred and forty-
third.
DONALD J. TRUMP
Proclamation 9809 of October 19, 2018
National Forest Products Week, 2018
By the President of the United States of America
A Proclamation
Each day, Americans use and benefit from high-quality products generated
from our Nation's bountiful forests. During National Forest Products
Week, we recognize that strong, healthy, and well-managed forests are
vital to our Nation's economic prosperity.
Forested lands make up one-third of America's total land base and allow
for the production of paper and packaging materials; lumber for our
homes, buildings, and bridges; renewable energy materials; and a myriad
of goods for domestic and global markets. The forest products industry
is one of the top 10 manufacturing sector employers in 45 States,
producing more than $200 billion a year in sales and providing
approximately $50 billion annually in payroll. Additionally, the
industry's sustainable business practices and proper management of
resources help us protect our abundant forests.
A strong forest products sector stimulates job growth and bolsters our
national and rural economies. My Administration is working to support
effective, active, science-based forest management to help boost
America's competitiveness and success in this modern industry. We
support the industry's efforts to develop innovative ways of using wood
in modern-day construction and are working alongside States, local
communities, private companies, and tribal entities to support wood
initiatives in construction markets. These opportunities provide
potential pathways to new products, more jobs, and a reemergence of
rural timber communities in an industry that is ready to expand.
This week, we acknowledge the many ways our Nation's forests and
woodlands contribute to our everyday lives through the raw materials
they provide for numerous products, as well as the opportunities they
offer for outdoor recreation. We also honor all the dedicated men and
women who help to manage America's beautiful forests and ensure they
remain among our Nation's greatest natural resources.
Recognizing the economic value of the products yielded in our Nation's
forests, the Congress, by Public Law 86-753 (36 U.S.C. 123), as amended,
has designated the week beginning on the third Sunday in October of each
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year as ``National Forest Products Week'' and has authorized and
requested the President to issue a proclamation in observance of this
week.
NOW, THEREFORE, I, DONALD J. TRUMP, President of the United States of
America, by virtue of the authority vested in me by the Constitution and
the laws of the United States, do hereby proclaim October 21 through
October 27, 2018, as National Forest Products Week. I call upon all
Americans to observe this week with appropriate ceremonies and
activities and to reaffirm our commitment to our Nation's forests.
IN WITNESS WHEREOF, I have hereunto set my hand this nineteenth day of
October, in the year of our Lord two thousand eighteen, and of the
Independence of the United States of America the two hundred and forty-
third.
DONALD J. TRUMP
Proclamation 9810 of October 23, 2018
United Nations Day, 2018
By the President of the United States of America
A Proclamation
On United Nations Day, we recognize the many ways the United Nations has
contributed to peace and security among nations. Since it was founded
more than 70 years ago with the aim of breaking the cycle of global
conflict, the United Nations has provided a forum for nations to resolve
conflicts peacefully in an increasingly complex world. The United States
is committed to the organization's future and is confident that
responsibility more equally shared among member states will lead to
greater effectiveness and efficiency.
The United States has, since the beginning, provided leadership and
vision to the United Nations. Today, the United States continues to
drive the United Nations forward, insisting on fundamental reforms that
are needed to enable the organization to respond to the unique and
evolving problems of the 21st century. Only when each country does its
part can the highest aspirations of the United Nations be realized, and
the financial responsibility for an organization like the United Nations
must be equitably shared among its member states. Additionally, in
recent months, the United States has pressed for crucial changes to
improve the organization's performance, accountability, and
responsiveness. The United States pursuit of reform, however, does not
end there. Earlier this year, the United States sent a clear message
about the need for change by withdrawing from the flawed United Nations
Human Rights Council, which repeatedly rejected necessary reforms. We
will not return until real reform is enacted, and we will not hesitate
to take the measures necessary to protect America's interests or to
better enable the United Nations to fulfill its purpose.
The United Nations is an important forum for addressing the
international challenges we face today. In the past year, the United
States has taken bold steps, with the support of the United Nations, to
address the global threat of nuclear proliferation; worked with partners
to increase their capacity for
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sustained humanitarian response and with donors and implementing
organizations to make humanitarian aid more efficient; supported United
Nations Security Council action to improve the international response to
regional conflicts; and brought attention to human rights abuses. The
great progress achieved on these fronts harbingers the limitless
potential of the United Nations to help confront these and other
challenges.
When the United Nations lives up to its lofty ideals, it is an
invaluable forum for cooperation among the peoples of the world. On this
day, we celebrate the combined efforts of member states to achieve the
United Nations' goals of international peace and security and developing
friendly relations among nations. We also acknowledge all the men and
women who are serving around the world in peacekeeping and humanitarian
missions, and all those who work to keep our world safe from weapons of
mass destruction.
NOW, THEREFORE, I, DONALD J. TRUMP, President of the United States of
America, by virtue of the authority vested in me by the Constitution and
the laws of the United States, do hereby proclaim October 24, 2018, as
United Nations Day. I urge the Governors of the 50 States, the Governor
of the Commonwealth of Puerto Rico, and the officials of all other areas
under the flag of the United States, to observe United Nations Day with
appropriate ceremonies and activities.
IN WITNESS WHEREOF, I have hereunto set my hand this twenty-third day of
October, in the year of our Lord two thousand eighteen, and of the
Independence of the United States of America the two hundred and forty-
third.
DONALD J. TRUMP
Proclamation 9811 of October 26, 2018
Establishment of the Camp Nelson National Monument
By the President of the United States of America
A Proclamation
Initially established as a Union Army supply depot and hospital, Camp
Nelson, located in Jessamine County, Kentucky, was a key site of
emancipation for African American soldiers and a refugee camp for their
families during the Civil War. Camp Nelson was one of the largest Union
Army recruitment centers for African American Union soldiers, then known
as United States Colored Troops. During the war, thousands of enslaved
African Americans risked their lives escaping to Camp Nelson, out of a
deep desire for freedom and the right of self-determination. Today, the
site is one of the best-preserved landscapes and archeological sites
associated with United States Colored Troops recruitment and the refugee
experiences of African American slaves seeking freedom during the Civil
War.
Between 1863 and 1865, Camp Nelson served as a bustling Union Army
encampment, hospital, and supply depot. From it, the Union Army
dispatched soldiers, horses, and other supplies to support military
operations at the Cumberland Gap and the frontlines in Tennessee and
Virginia. During this time, enslaved individuals sought to gain their
freedom by fleeing
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to Camp Nelson and other Union military installations in Kentucky. They
placed their hope in places like Camp Nelson even though slavery was
then legal in Kentucky. The Emancipation Proclamation, issued by
President Abraham Lincoln on January 1, 1863, to free slaves from
bondage, applied only to jurisdictions in which the people were in
rebellion against the United States. As a strategically important border
State, Kentucky had remained loyal to the Union and, therefore, was not
within the proclamation's scope.
Kentucky was the last State in the Union to allow the enlistment of
African American men. Beginning in April of 1864, however, the State
allowed free African American men and enslaved men who had the express
permission of their owners to enlist. Notwithstanding these limited
avenues to enlistment, hundreds of enslaved men risked their lives
fleeing slavery and arrived at Camp Nelson during the spring of 1864,
with the goal of enlisting in the Union Army in order to gain their
freedom and to fight for the freedom of others.
As the pressure to meet recruitment demands grew, the Union Army was
forced to allow all able-bodied men who were of age to join the Army.
Kentucky, in particular, was unable to meet its draft quotas with only
white soldiers. In the summer after enslaved men began to arrive at Camp
Nelson, in June of 1864, more than 500 United States Colored Troops were
mustered into service. In July, a record 1,370 new African American
troops enlisted in the Union Army. On the single biggest recruitment
day--July 25, 1864--322 African American men enlisted at Camp Nelson. By
the end of the Civil War, more than 23,000 African Americans had joined
the Union Army in Kentucky, making it the second largest contributor of
United States Colored Troops of any State. More than 10,000 of these
troops enlisted or were trained at Camp Nelson. Eight United States
Colored Troop regiments were founded at Camp Nelson and five other such
regiments were stationed there during the war.
Many enslaved men who arrived at Camp Nelson in 1864 were accompanied by
their families. Although enlisting in the Union Army allowed men to gain
their own freedom, it did not have the same effect for their family
members, who often remained slaves in the eyes of the law and struggled
to support and defend themselves. African Americans at Camp Nelson who
did not enlist built refugee encampments. And as United States Colored
Troop recruitment continued to climb, so did the population of freedom-
seeking refugees at Camp Nelson, despite efforts by the Union Army to
break them up and return the enslaved individuals to their owners.
The Union Army's efforts to remove refugees from Camp Nelson culminated
in the tragic, forced expulsion of approximately 400 African American
women and children during frigid weather in November of 1864, causing
the deaths of 102 refugees. That tragedy brought national attention and
public support to the plight of the refugees at Camp Nelson. In
response, the Union Army established the Camp Nelson Home for Colored
Refugees in January 1865, creating a safe haven for the wives and
children of enlisted African American soldiers in Jessamine County,
Kentucky. Influenced by these events, the Congress took action in March
of 1865 by emancipating the wives and children of any enlisted member of
the United States Colored Troops. This law protected the refugees at
Camp Nelson. It
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also provided an additional incentive for African American men to enlist
in the Union Army, and caused recruitment to steadily climb through the
end of the war. In fact, as of the spring of 1865, Camp Nelson and the
refugee home were at their largest, with thousands of new recruits,
Union troops, refugees, and civilians working and living in hundreds of
structures.
In 1865, after the end of the war, the Department of War began the
process of closing Camp Nelson. It took inventory of existing buildings
and equipment and prepared to dismantle and abandon the camp. Many of
Camp Nelson's military buildings, all of which were built as temporary
structures to be used during wartime, were either sold and moved, or
dismantled. Only a few structures, like the Oliver Perry house, which
predated the camp's establishment, and the Camp Nelson Home for Colored
Refugees, were left intact following the closure.
The Bureau of Refugees, Freedmen, and Abandoned Lands, more commonly
referred to as the ``Freedmen's Bureau,'' assumed management of the Camp
Nelson Home for Colored Refugees during the post-war transition. Many of
the African Americans who lived at Camp Nelson had envisioned that the
refugee home would be a center for a thriving post-war African American
community. The policy of the Freedmen's Bureau, however, was to remove
all refugees from military installations. By October of 1865, all of the
former Civil War refugee camps in Kentucky and Tennessee had been
closed, with the exception of Camp Nelson. While the refugee home
officially closed in 1866, approximately 250 individuals stayed and
sustained a community there, which today is known as Hall, Kentucky. And
although no original buildings remain from the Camp Nelson Home for
Colored Refugees, the descendants of refugees and soldiers maintain
connections to Camp Nelson, and some still live in the Hall community.
The history of Camp Nelson is now told primarily through archival and
military records, as well as rich archeological evidence from the site.
The well-preserved in situ archeological resources associated with the
military installation, recruitment camp, and refugee home provide robust
opportunities for researchers to understand the African American
experience during the Civil War. The broader Camp Nelson archeological
record also provides opportunities for research and scholarship related
to military history, race, identity, and gender during the Civil War--a
pivotal chapter of the Nation's history. The preserved archeological
resources at the sites of Camp Nelson and the Camp Nelson Home for
Colored Refugees provide insight into what was once a place where
formerly enslaved individuals experienced freedom and self-
determination, and struggled to create a sense of home, amidst the chaos
of war. Camp Nelson reminds us of the courage and determination
possessed by formerly enslaved African Americans as they fought for
their freedom.
WHEREAS, section 320301 of title 54, United States Code (the
``Antiquities Act''), authorizes the President, in his discretion, to
declare by public proclamation historic landmarks, historic and
prehistoric structures, and other objects of historic or scientific
interest that are situated upon the lands owned or controlled by the
Federal Government to be national monuments, and to reserve as a part
thereof parcels of land, the limits of which shall be confined to the
smallest area compatible with the proper care and management of the
objects to be protected;
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WHEREAS, the Camp Nelson Historic and Archeological District was
designated as a National Historic Landmark in 2016 for its national
significance as the site of one of the Nation's largest recruitment and
training centers for African American soldiers during the Civil War, as
well as a refugee camp for the families of those African American
soldiers;
WHEREAS, Jessamine County, Kentucky, has donated to the American
Battlefield Trust fee title to the Camp Nelson Civil War Heritage Park,
located at 6614 Danville Road, Nicholasville, Kentucky, totaling
approximately 373 acres, and the nearby property containing
archeological evidence of the Camp Nelson Home for Colored Refugees,
totaling approximately 7 acres (collectively, the Camp Nelson site);
WHEREAS, the American Battlefield Trust has relinquished fee title to
these properties to the Federal Government;
WHEREAS, the designation of a national monument to be administered by
the National Park Service (NPS) would recognize the historic
significance of the Camp Nelson site, particularly the events that
transpired at this location during and after the Civil War, and provide
a national platform for preserving this history;
WHEREAS, the NPS intends to cooperate with Jessamine County, Kentucky,
in the preservation, interpretation, operation, and maintenance of, and
in educating about, the Camp Nelson site;
WHEREAS, it is in the public interest to preserve and protect the Camp
Nelson site, in Jessamine County, Kentucky, and the objects of historic
interest therein;
NOW, THEREFORE, I, DONALD J. TRUMP, President of the United States of
America, by the authority vested in me by section 320301 of title 54,
United States Code, hereby proclaim the objects identified above that
are situated upon lands and interests in lands owned or controlled by
the Federal Government to be the Camp Nelson National Monument
(monument) and, for the purpose of protecting those objects, reserve as
a part thereof all lands and interests in lands owned or controlled by
the Federal Government within the boundaries described on the
accompanying map entitled ``Camp Nelson National Monument,
Nicholasville, Kentucky,'' which is attached to and forms a part of this
proclamation. The reserved Federal lands and interests in lands
encompass approximately 380 acres. The boundaries described on the
accompanying map are confined to the smallest area compatible with the
proper care and management of the objects to be protected.
All Federal lands and interests in lands within the boundaries described
on the accompanying map are hereby appropriated and withdrawn from all
forms of entry, location, selection, sale, or other disposition under
the public land laws, from location, entry, and patent under the mining
laws, and from disposition under all laws relating to mineral and
geothermal leasing.
The establishment of the monument is subject to valid existing rights.
If the Federal Government acquires any lands or interests in lands not
owned or controlled by the Federal Government within the boundaries
described on the accompanying map, such lands and interests in lands
shall be reserved as a part of the monument, and objects identified
above that are situated upon those lands and interests in lands shall be
part of the monument, upon acquisition of ownership or control by the
Federal Government.
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The Secretary of the Interior (Secretary) shall manage the monument
through the NPS, pursuant to applicable legal authorities, consistent
with the purposes and provisions of this proclamation. The Secretary
shall prepare a management plan with full and appropriate public
involvement within 3 years of the date of this proclamation. The
management plan shall ensure that the monument fulfills the following
purposes for the benefit of present and future generations: (1) to
preserve and protect the objects of historic interest within the
monument, and (2) to interpret the objects, resources, and values
related to the Camp Nelson site. The management plan shall also set
forth the desired relationship of the monument to other related
resources, programs, and organizations, both within and outside the
National Park System.
The NPS is directed to use applicable authorities to seek to enter into
agreements with others, including Jessamine County, to address common
interests and promote management efficiencies, including provision of
visitor services, interpretation and education, establishment and care
of museum collections, and preservation of historic objects.
Nothing in this proclamation shall be deemed to revoke any existing
withdrawal, reservation, or appropriation; however, the national
monument shall be the dominant reservation.
Warning is hereby given that no unauthorized persons shall appropriate,
injure, destroy, or remove any feature of this monument, or locate or
settle upon any of the lands thereof.
IN WITNESS WHEREOF, I have hereunto set my hand this twenty-sixth day of
October, in the year of our Lord two thousand eighteen, and of the
Independence of the United States of America the two hundred and forty-
third.
DONALD J. TRUMP
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Proclamation 9812 of October 27, 2018
Honoring the Victims of the Tragedy in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania
By the President of the United States of America
A Proclamation
As a mark of solemn respect for the victims of the terrible act of
violence perpetrated at The Tree of Life Synagogue in Pittsburgh,
Pennsylvania, on October 27, 2018, by the authority vested in me as
President of the United States by the Constitution and the laws of the
United States of America, I hereby order that the flag of the United
States shall be flown at half-staff at the White House and upon all
public buildings and grounds, at all military posts and naval stations,
and on all naval vessels of the Federal Government in the District of
Columbia and throughout the United States and its Territories and
possessions until sunset, October 31, 2018. I also direct that the flag
shall be flown at half-staff for the same length of time at all United
States embassies, legations, consular offices, and other facilities
abroad, including all military facilities and naval vessels and
stations.
IN WITNESS WHEREOF, I have hereunto set my hand this twenty-seventh day
of October, in the year of our Lord two thousand eighteen, and of the
Independence of the United States of America the two hundred and forty-
third.
DONALD J. TRUMP
Proclamation 9813 of October 30, 2018
To Modify the List of Products Eligible for Duty-Free Treatment Under
the Generalized System of Preferences
By the President of the United States of America
A Proclamation
1. Pursuant to section 503(c)(1) of the Trade Act of 1974, as amended
(the ``1974 Act'') (19 U.S.C. 2463(c)(1)), the President may withdraw,
suspend, or limit application of the duty-free treatment that is
accorded to specified articles under the Generalized System of
Preferences (GSP) when imported from designated beneficiary developing
countries.
2. Pursuant to section 503(c)(1) of the 1974 Act, and having considered
the factors set forth in sections 501 and 502(c) of the 1974 Act (19
U.S.C. 2461 and 2462(c)), I have determined to withdraw the application
of the duty-free treatment accorded to a certain article.
3. Section 503(c)(2)(A) of the 1974 Act (19 U.S.C. 2463(c)(2)(A))
subjects beneficiary developing countries, except those designated as
least-developed beneficiary developing countries or beneficiary sub-
Saharan African countries as provided in section 503(c)(2)(D) of the
1974 Act (19 U.S.C. 2463(c)(2)(D)), to competitive-need limitations on
the duty-free treatment accorded to eligible articles under the GSP.
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4. Pursuant to section 503(c)(2)(A) of the 1974 Act, I have determined
that in 2017 certain beneficiary developing countries exported eligible
articles in quantities exceeding the applicable competitive-need
limitations. I hereby terminate the duty-free treatment for such
articles from such beneficiary developing countries.
5. Section 503(d)(1) of the 1974 Act (19 U.S.C. 2463(d)(1)) provides
that the President may waive the application of the competitive-need
limitations in section 503(c)(2) of the 1974 Act with respect to any
eligible article from any beneficiary developing country if certain
conditions are met.
6. Pursuant to section 503(d)(1) of the 1974 Act, I have received the
advice of the United States International Trade Commission on whether
any industry in the United States is likely to be adversely affected by
such waivers of the competitive-need limitations provided in section
503(c)(2) of the 1974 Act. I have determined, based on that advice and
the considerations described in sections 501 and 502(c) of the 1974 Act,
and having given great weight to the considerations in section 503(d)(2)
of the 1974 Act (19 U.S.C. 2463(d)(2)), that such waivers are in the
national economic interest of the United States. Accordingly, I have
determined that the competitive-need limitations of section 503(c)(2) of
the 1974 Act should be waived with respect to certain eligible articles
from certain beneficiary developing countries.
7. Section 503(c)(2)(C) of the 1974 Act (19 U.S.C. 2463(c)(2)(C))
provides that a country that is no longer treated as a beneficiary
developing country with respect to an eligible article may be
redesignated as a beneficiary developing country with respect to such
article, subject to the considerations set forth in sections 501 and 502
of the 1974 Act, if imports of such article from such country did not
exceed the competitive-need limitations in section 503(c)(2)(A) of the
1974 Act during the preceding calendar year.
8. Pursuant to section 503(c)(2)(C) of the 1974 Act, and having taken
into account the considerations set forth in sections 501 and 502 of the
1974 Act, I have determined to redesignate a certain country as a
beneficiary developing country with respect to a certain eligible
article that during the preceding calendar year had been imported in
quantities not exceeding the competitive-need limitations of section
503(c)(2)(A) of the 1974 Act.
9. Section 604 of the 1974 Act (19 U.S.C. 2483) authorizes the President
to embody in the Harmonized Tariff Schedule of the United States (HTS)
the substance of the relevant provisions of the 1974 Act, and of other
Acts affecting import treatment, and actions thereunder, including
removal, modification, continuance, or imposition of any rate of duty or
other import restriction.
NOW, THEREFORE, I, DONALD J. TRUMP, President of the United States of
America, acting under the authority vested in me by the Constitution and
the laws of the United States of America, including title V and section
604 of the 1974 Act, do hereby proclaim that:
(1) In order to provide that several countries should no longer be
treated as beneficiary developing countries with respect to one or more
eligible articles for purposes of the GSP, the Rates of Duty 1-Special
subcolumn for the corresponding HTS subheadings and general note 4(d) to
the HTS are modified as set forth in sections A, B, C, and D of Annex I
to this proclamation.
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(2) In order to redesignate a certain article as an eligible article
for purposes of the GSP, the Rates of Duty 1-Special subcolumn for the
corresponding HTS subheadings and general note 4(d) to the HTS are
modified as set forth in sections E and F of Annex I to this
proclamation.
(3) A waiver of the application of section 503(c)(2) of the 1974 Act
shall apply to the eligible articles in the HTS subheadings exported by
the beneficiary developing countries as set forth in Annex II to this
proclamation.
(4) The modifications to the HTS set forth in Annexes I and II of
this proclamation shall be effective with respect to articles entered
for consumption, or withdrawn from warehouse for consumption, on or
after 12:01 a.m. eastern daylight time on November 1, 2018.
(5) Any provisions of previous proclamations and Executive Orders
that are inconsistent with the actions taken in this proclamation are
superseded to the extent of such inconsistency.
IN WITNESS WHEREOF, I have hereunto set my hand this thirtieth day of
October, in the year of our Lord two thousand eighteen, and of the
Independence of the United States of America the two hundred and forty-
third.
DONALD J. TRUMP
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Proclamation 9814 of October 31, 2018
Critical Infrastructure Security and Resilience Month, 2018
By the President of the United States of America
A Proclamation
The world today relies on critical infrastructure, such as power grids,
water and food supplies, election infrastructure, transportation
systems, and communications networks, that is increasingly complex,
interconnected, and interdependent. During Critical Infrastructure
Security and Resilience Month, we emphasize the vital role of strong
national infrastructure in the national and economic security of our
Nation. By mitigating risks to our critical infrastructure, we can keep
America safe, healthy, and prosperous.
Cyber actors who aim to compromise or disrupt networks--often for
monetary and political gain--are an increasing threat to our critical
infrastructure. In September, I released the first fully articulated
National Cyber Strategy in 15 years. The implementation of this strategy
will strengthen America's defenses against cyber threats, help to secure
our critical infrastructure, and protect cyberspace as an engine of
economic growth, innovation, and democratic security. A key aspect of
the strategy is strengthening existing partnerships with the private
sector to thwart any threat and to protect critical infrastructure. By
improving engagement between the United States Government and the
private sector, we are better able to leverage the resources and
capabilities of those who own and operate the vast majority of our
Nation's critical infrastructure. Safeguarding our democratic processes
is an important part of my strategy, and an imperative this election
season. The protection and security of our election infrastructure,
which is critical infrastructure, must be a top priority of the Federal
Government and its partners across the country.
We must also maintain our focus on other aspects of our critical
infrastructure, which sustain our food supply, our fuel sources, and our
means of trade. National disasters like the recent wildfires, floods,
and hurricanes--as well as the activities of our adversaries--speak
directly to the importance of continuing to enhance and protect it.
Every day, the Department of Homeland Security is working with
government and private sector stakeholders to assess and address risks
of every type to our critical infrastructure.
As we mark Critical Infrastructure Security and Resilience Month, we
express our gratitude for the increasing efforts throughout government
and the private sector to keep our Nation safe, secure, and prosperous.
And we reaffirm our commitment to using our collective skills,
knowledge, and capabilities to protect our country from evolving man-
made and natural threats by making the Nation's critical infrastructure
more secure and resilient.
NOW, THEREFORE, I, DONALD J. TRUMP, President of the United States of
America, by virtue of the authority vested in me by the Constitution and
the laws of the United States, do hereby proclaim November 2018 as
Critical Infrastructure Security and Resilience Month. I call upon the
people of the United States to recognize the importance of protecting
our Nation's infrastructure and to observe this month with appropriate
measures to enhance our national security and resilience.
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IN WITNESS WHEREOF, I have hereunto set my hand this thirty-first day of
October, in the year of our Lord two thousand eighteen, and of the
Independence of the United States of America the two hundred and forty-
third.
DONALD J. TRUMP
Proclamation 9815 of October 31, 2018
National Adoption Month, 2018
By the President of the United States of America
A Proclamation
During National Adoption Month, we recognize the immeasurable love and
support that adoptive parents and families provide to hundreds of
thousands of children each year. We celebrate the life-changing act of
adoption, bring attention to the millions of Americans who are eager to
adopt, and express our gratitude to the families who have welcomed
children into their lives and homes. My Administration also acknowledges
the courage of those mothers and fathers who place their child for
adoption. Our Nation grows stronger because of the love and sacrifice of
parents, both birth and adoptive.
Adoption is a blessing for all involved. It provides needed relief to
birth parents, who may not, for whatever reason, be in a position to
raise a child. It fosters loving homes for children. It enables
individuals to grow their families and share their love. And it fosters
strong families, which are integral to ensuring strong communities and a
resilient country. To secure the benefits of adoption, we must continue
to assist families who are willing to adopt children in need of a
permanent home and support the adoptive families already formed. We must
also encourage all Americans to recognize that adoption is a powerful
way to show women they are not alone in an unexpected pregnancy.
My Administration is dedicated to supporting the children in foster care
who are seeking permanent homes. Unfortunately, many youth leave foster
care at the age of 18 without lasting family connections. These children
deserve a permanent family, which can provide them with love, stability,
support, and encouragement as they pursue personal, educational, and
employment goals and confront life's opportunities and challenges.
Adoption affirms the inherent value of human life and signals that every
child--born or unborn--is wanted and loved. Children, regardless of
race, sex, age, or disability, deserve a loving embrace into families
they can call their own. This month, we honor the thousands of American
families who have grown because of adoption. We also stand with those
children in foster care, and we appeal to families, communities, and
houses of worship across our great Nation to help these children find a
permanent home.
NOW, THEREFORE, I, DONALD J. TRUMP, President of the United States of
America, by virtue of the authority vested in me by the Constitution and
the laws of the United States, do hereby proclaim November 2018 as
National Adoption Month. I encourage all Americans to observe this month
by helping children in need of a permanent home secure a more promising
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future with a forever family, so they may enter adulthood with the love
and support we all deserve.
IN WITNESS WHEREOF, I have hereunto set my hand this thirty-first day of
October, in the year of our Lord two thousand eighteen, and of the
Independence of the United States of America the two hundred and forty-
third.
DONALD J. TRUMP
Proclamation 9816 of October 31, 2018
National Entrepreneurship Month, 2018
By the President of the United States of America
A Proclamation
Since the founding of our Nation, generations of Americans have drawn
upon every last measure of grit and determination to push the limits of
human knowledge, invention, and capability. Our Nation thrives today
because bold entrepreneurs and innovators had vision and drive, stopping
at nothing to realize their dreams. This intrepid spirit, which burns in
the heart of so many Americans, kept Edison working into the candlelit
hours, lifted Earhart to new heights, and put a computer in every home.
And under my Administration's policies, optimism among our Nation's
small businesses and entrepreneurs recently reached the highest level
ever recorded. During National Entrepreneurship Month, we celebrate the
Americans who forge new frontiers of possibility and prosperity, and we
reaffirm our commitment to creating an environment in which they can
continue to drive our country's economic success.
My Administration is committed to policies that foster entrepreneurship
and create jobs. For too long, an outdated and convoluted tax code
discouraged investment and limited opportunity for millions of
hardworking Americans. That is why, in December of 2017, I delivered on
my promise to unleash the potential of America's economy by signing into
law the Tax Cuts and Jobs Act. These unprecedented tax cuts and reforms
eased the tax burden on entrepreneurs and expanded their access to
capital, ushering in a new era of economic growth.
My Administration is also implementing historic regulatory reform,
removing unnecessary and burdensome regulations, which have too often
prevented our country's risk-takers from charting new paths of
discovery. While working at every turn to protect consumers and the
environment from harm, our deregulatory efforts have saved American
families and business owners $33 billion. For the first time in modern
history, Americans have experienced an overall decrease in regulatory
burdens. We will not let up. Americans deserve a regulatory environment
that facilitates innovation, rewards creativity, and allows the skills
and dexterity of our entrepreneurs to shine.
Americans of every race, creed, and socioeconomic background are
benefiting from my Administration's whole-of-government approach to
economic growth. For example, the Small Business Administration (SBA),
through its Women's Business Center Program, is providing access to
training and counseling specifically for women in business. The SBA is
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embarking on an ambitious web-based effort to build awareness about
resources available for Hispanic job creators. Additionally, the Tax
Cuts and Jobs Act created new Opportunity Zones, which will attract
billions of dollars in private-sector investments to revitalize
distressed communities in America.
These efforts are yielding extraordinary dividends. The unemployment
rate in September hit its lowest level in nearly half a century. The
unemployment rate for Hispanic Americans is at the lowest level in
recorded history. The unemployment rates for African Americans and Asian
Americans have also hit all-time lows. The same is true of the
unemployment rates for African-American women and African-American
youth. And businesses owned by African-American and Hispanic-American
women are growing at a faster rate than any other category of female
owned businesses.
This month, we celebrate every American entrepreneur who continues in
the proud tradition of taking risks and delivering remarkable new
products and services. We continue to be inspired by those who bring
their ideas to fruition, whether through ambitious business development,
thrilling entertainment, or groundbreaking research. And we renew our
commitment to removing obstacles to economic freedom so that our
Nation's entrepreneurs are able to embrace their ingenuity and create
the next generation of American prosperity.
NOW, THEREFORE, I, DONALD J. TRUMP, President of the United States of
America, by virtue of the authority vested in me by the Constitution and
the laws of the United States, do hereby proclaim November 2018 as
National Entrepreneurship Month. I call upon all Americans to
commemorate this month with appropriate programs and activities and to
celebrate November 20, 2018, as National Entrepreneurs' Day.
IN WITNESS WHEREOF, I have hereunto set my hand this thirty-first day of
October, in the year of our Lord two thousand eighteen, and of the
Independence of the United States of America the two hundred and forty-
third.
DONALD J. TRUMP
Proclamation 9817 of October 31, 2018
National Family Caregivers Month, 2018
By the President of the United States of America
A Proclamation
During National Family Caregivers Month, we pay tribute to the millions
of Americans across our Nation who selflessly care for family members
who are chronically ill, elderly, or who have a disability. We recognize
the challenges of caregiving and celebrate the joys of bringing support
and comfort to a loved one. We express our gratitude to them for the
work they do daily to ensure their loved ones are able to live in their
homes and communities.
Family caregivers are the foundation of our country's long-term support
system. Every year, nearly 44 million caregivers assist loved ones with
a vast array of essential tasks, including eating, bathing, dressing,
managing
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finances, childcare, administering medications, and arranging doctor
visits and transportation. In performing these challenging duties with
patience and compassion, family caregivers embody selfless service and
sacrifice.
My Administration is strongly committed to ensuring that family
caregivers have the support they need. Earlier this year, I was pleased
to sign into law the RAISE Family Caregivers Act, which will help
support the millions of family caregivers across our Nation and the
individuals who rely on them. This bipartisan legislation directs the
Secretary of Health and Human Services to develop and make available
strategies for recognizing and supporting family caregivers. It also
establishes an advisory council that will leverage expertise from across
my Administration and our Nation to address topics such as respite
services and options, workplace flexibility, and financial security. It
will also help people navigate the healthcare system and produce further
recommendations for supporting family caregivers. Similarly, the
Supporting Grandparents Raising Grandchildren Act, which I signed on
July 7, 2018, will help our Nation better address the needs of people
who provide full-time care for their grandchildren. Sadly, the number of
people caring for grandchildren is growing, as the opioid crisis
continues to ravage families across our country. I was also pleased to
sign into law the VA MISSION Act of 2018, which expands caregiver
assistance to eligible veterans who served our country before September
11, 2001.
As anchors for their loved ones, our Nation's family caregivers promote
a culture that values the dignity of life at all stages and the
importance of family. This month, we acknowledge the dedication and
compassion of all those who work to improve their family members' lives,
and we renew our commitment to supporting them in their labor of love.
NOW, THEREFORE, I, DONALD J. TRUMP, President of the United States of
America, by virtue of the authority vested in me by the Constitution and
the laws of the United States, do hereby proclaim November 2018 as
National Family Caregivers Month. I encourage all Americans to
acknowledge, and express our gratitude to, all who provide compassionate
care to enhance the lives of their loved ones in need.
IN WITNESS WHEREOF, I have hereunto set my hand this thirty-first day of
October, in the year of our Lord two thousand eighteen, and of the
Independence of the United States of America the two hundred and forty-
third.
DONALD J. TRUMP
Proclamation 9818 of October 31, 2018
National Native American Heritage Month, 2018
By the President of the United States of America
A Proclamation
During National Native American Heritage Month, we celebrate the legacy
of the first people to call this land home. America's Native Americans
have fortified our country with their traditions and values, making
tremendous contributions to every aspect of our national life. We remain
committed to preserving and protecting Native American cultures,
languages, and history, while ensuring prosperity and opportunity for
all Native Americans.
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American Indians and Alaska Natives are both important components of the
American mosaic. Native Americans are business owners creating good jobs
for American workers, teachers educating our children, first responders
assisting neighbors in need, and leaders serving their communities. This
month, we especially recognize the immeasurable contribution of American
Indians and Alaska Natives who serve in the Armed Forces at five times
the national average. We also acknowledge the many American Indians and
Alaska Natives who are members of Federal, State, local, and tribal law
enforcement and who sacrifice their safety for the security of all.
My Administration is committed to the sovereignty of Indian nations--
including the rights of self-determination and self-governance--and
ensuring economic opportunity from Window Rock in Arizona to the Badger-
Two Medicine region in Montana. By engaging with tribal leaders as
representatives of sovereign nations, my Administration is working to
find effective solutions to pernicious challenges, such as generational
poverty. Our partnership is furthering economic development and
advancing needed reforms.
My Administration has also embraced all Federal agencies--especially the
Bureau of Indian Affairs, the Indian Health Service, and the Bureau of
Indian Education--to improve the quality of services delivered to
American Indian and Alaska Native communities. We are combating the
destructive opioid epidemic, confronting human trafficking and violent
crime, expanding educational opportunity, increasing collaborative
homeland security approaches to border security, and improving
infrastructure throughout Indian country.
Earlier this year, I was pleased to sign into law legislation giving
Federal recognition to six American Indian Tribes. The formal
recognition of these sovereign governments is a symbol of our ongoing
effort to restore self-governance and economic vitality to Native
American peoples, and we welcome these tribes into America's family of
sovereign nations.
Our Nation is proud of and grateful for its Native American heritage and
traditions, including a history of innovation and entrepreneurship. The
essential contributions of Native Americans continue to strengthen our
American family and brighten our future together. This month, I
encourage all Americans to learn more about American Indian and Alaska
Native cultures as we celebrate and honor the many Native peoples who
have given so much to our great Nation.
NOW, THEREFORE, I, DONALD J. TRUMP, President of the United States of
America, by virtue of the authority vested in me by the Constitution and
the laws of the United States, do hereby proclaim November 2018 as
National Native American Heritage Month. I call upon all Americans to
commemorate this month with appropriate programs and activities and to
celebrate November 23, 2018, as Native American Heritage Day.
IN WITNESS WHEREOF, I have hereunto set my hand this thirty-first day of
October, in the year of our Lord two thousand eighteen, and of the
Independence of the United States of America the two hundred and forty-
third.
DONALD J. TRUMP
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Proclamation 9819 of October 31, 2018
National Veterans and Military Families Month, 2018
By the President of the United States of America
A Proclamation
During National Veterans and Military Families Month, we salute the
brave and dedicated patriots who have worn the uniform of the United
States, and we celebrate the extraordinary military families whose
selfless service and sacrifice make our military the finest in the
world.
Our Nation's veterans represent the best of America. Generation after
generation, men and women have answered the call to defend our country
and our freedom, facing danger and uncertainty with uncommon courage.
They make tremendous sacrifices by leaving their families to serve
throughout the homeland and in combat, contingency, and humanitarian
operations worldwide.
Our heroes have always relied on their families for strength and
support. Serving alongside our men and women in uniform are spouses,
siblings, parents, and children who personify the ideals of patriotism,
pride, resilience, service above self, and honor. They endure the
hardships and uncertainty of multiple relocations, extended trainings,
and deployments because of their admirable devotion to our country and a
loved one in uniform.
President Ronald Reagan said, ``America's debt to those who would fight
for her defense doesn't end the day the uniform comes off.'' Our
Nation's veterans fulfilled their duty to this country with brave and
loyal service; it is our moral and solemn obligation to demonstrate to
them our continuing gratitude, unwavering support, and meaningful
encouragement.
I am steadfastly committed to ensuring our veterans and their families
receive the care and support they deserve. I was pleased to sign into
law the landmark VA MISSION Act of 2018, which revolutionizes the way
veterans receive healthcare and other services vital to their lives. The
Department of Veterans Affairs is continuing to raise its standard of
service, including through the establishment of the first national
center of excellence for veteran and caregiver research, which will
improve services and outcomes for patients and their families. I have
also mandated greater collaboration across the Government to support
veterans transitioning to civilian life. Additionally, Second Lady Karen
Pence and I have collaborated on ways to elevate the career and
educational opportunities for military spouses and children in
partnership with State, local, and tribal officials.
It is most appropriate that in this season of gratitude we stop to
recognize veterans, military families, and those who gave their lives in
service to this great Nation. We are indebted to these heroes for the
freedoms we enjoy every day. I ask all Americans to join me in offering
our sincere thanks to our veterans and the families who love and support
them.
NOW, THEREFORE, I, DONALD J. TRUMP, President of the United States of
America, by virtue of the authority vested in me by the Constitution and
the laws of the United States, do hereby proclaim November 2018 as
National Veterans and Military Families Month. I encourage all
communities, all sectors of society, and all Americans to acknowledge
and honor the service, sacrifices, and contributions of veterans and
military families for
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what they have done and for what they do every day to support our great
Nation.
IN WITNESS WHEREOF, I have hereunto set my hand this thirty-first day of
October, in the year of our Lord two thousand eighteen, and of the
Independence of the United States of America the two hundred and forty-
third.
DONALD J. TRUMP
Proclamation 9820 of November 8, 2018
Honoring the Victims of the Tragedy in Thousand Oaks, California
By the President of the United States of America
A Proclamation
As a mark of solemn respect for the victims of the terrible act of
violence perpetrated in Thousand Oaks, California, on November 7, 2018,
by the authority vested in me as President of the United States by the
Constitution and the laws of the United States of America, I hereby
order that the flag of the United States shall be flown at half-staff at
the White House and upon all public buildings and grounds, at all
military posts and naval stations, and on all naval vessels of the
Federal Government in the District of Columbia and throughout the United
States and its Territories and possessions until sunset, November 10,
2018. I also direct that the flag shall be flown at half-staff for the
same length of time at all United States embassies, legations, consular
offices, and other facilities abroad, including all military facilities
and naval vessels and stations.
IN WITNESS WHEREOF, I have hereunto set my hand this eighth day of
November, in the year of our Lord two thousand eighteen, and of the
Independence of the United States of America the two hundred and forty-
third.
DONALD J. TRUMP
Proclamation 9821 of November 8, 2018
World Freedom Day, 2018
By the President of the United States of America
A Proclamation
The Berlin Wall stood as a harrowing barrier for nearly three decades,
dividing East and West Germans from their families and friends, and
symbolizing the suffocating oppression of Soviet-backed totalitarian
regimes. On World Freedom Day, we remember the struggle and sacrifice of
those who braved severe hardships under communism's brutal reign, and we
celebrate November 9, 1989, as the day when freedom-loving people on
both sides of the wall came together to begin tearing down this hated
obstruction to liberty. We also honor the unwavering resolve of those
who confronted the
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evils of corrupt despots and reaffirm our support for people around the
world seeking to live in freedom and to enjoy the blessings of liberty.
As of this year, Germany has been reunified for longer than it was
divided by the Berlin Wall, which imprisoned the people of East Germany
for more than 28 years. While it stood, the Berlin Wall was both a
physical barrier and a symbol of oppression. Few dared to dream of
reunification. The courageous and unwavering determination of those who
dared to confront it and those who guarded it day and night, however,
inspired millions to prove that freedom prevails over tyranny. The fall
of the Berlin Wall marked a major step in the disintegration of the Iron
Curtain, paving the way to the liberation of Eastern and Central Europe
from the grip of communism and marking a decisive victory for freedom-
loving people across Europe. Many countries that lived under the shadow
of communism emerged as new democracies and reclaimed their right to
determine their own futures. Today, they continue to defend their
cherished independence.
Unfortunately, we know freedom is repressed in too many places around
the world, particularly where terrorism and extremism continue to pose
grave threats. Americans have always held boldly and unapologetically to
the truth that liberty is an inherent human right, and we reaffirm our
commitment to keeping the light of freedom burning bright and shining
out to the entire world.
Today, we pay tribute to the brave individuals who, despite all risks,
have challenged injustice and fought for freedom, especially those who
have made the ultimate sacrifice. We stand in solidarity with those who
still live under tyrannical governments and emphasize that the world
will be better off when all governments respect the right of all people
to live in freedom.
NOW, THEREFORE, I, DONALD J. TRUMP, President of the United States of
America, by virtue of the authority vested in me by the Constitution and
the laws of the United States, do hereby proclaim November 9, 2018, as
World Freedom Day. I call upon the people of the United States to
observe this day with appropriate ceremonies and activities, reaffirming
our dedication to freedom and democracy.
IN WITNESS WHEREOF, I have hereunto set my hand this eighth day of
November, in the year of our Lord two thousand eighteen, and of the
Independence of the United States of America the two hundred and forty-
third.
DONALD J. TRUMP
Proclamation 9822 of November 9, 2018
Addressing Mass Migration Through the Southern Border of the United
States
By the President of the United States of America
A Proclamation
The United States expects the arrival at the border between the United
States and Mexico (southern border) of a substantial number of aliens
primarily from Central America who appear to have no lawful basis for
admission into our country. They are traveling in large, organized
groups through
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Mexico and reportedly intend to enter the United States unlawfully or
without proper documentation and to seek asylum, despite the fact that,
based on past experience, a significant majority will not be eligible
for or be granted that benefit. Many entered Mexico unlawfully--some
with violence--and have rejected opportunities to apply for asylum and
benefits in Mexico. The arrival of large numbers of aliens will
contribute to the overloading of our immigration and asylum system and
to the release of thousands of aliens into the interior of the United
States. The continuing and threatened mass migration of aliens with no
basis for admission into the United States through our southern border
has precipitated a crisis and undermines the integrity of our borders. I
therefore must take immediate action to protect the national interest,
and to maintain the effectiveness of the asylum system for legitimate
asylum seekers who demonstrate that they have fled persecution and
warrant the many special benefits associated with asylum.
In recent weeks, an average of approximately 2,000 inadmissible aliens
have entered each day at our southern border. In Fiscal Year 2018
overall, 124,511 aliens were found inadmissible at ports of entry on the
southern border, while 396,579 aliens were apprehended entering the
United States unlawfully between such ports of entry. The great number
of aliens who cross unlawfully into the United States through the
southern border consumes tremendous resources as the Government seeks to
surveil, apprehend, screen, process, and detain them.
Aliens who enter the United States unlawfully or without proper
documentation and are subject to expedited removal may avoid being
promptly removed by demonstrating, during an initial screening process,
a credible fear of persecution or torture. Approximately 2 decades ago,
most aliens deemed inadmissible at a port of entry or apprehended after
unlawfully entering the United States through the southern border were
single adults who were promptly returned to Mexico, and very few
asserted a fear of return. Since then, however, there has been a massive
increase in fear-of-persecution or torture claims by aliens who enter
the United States through the southern border. The vast majority of such
aliens are found to satisfy the credible-fear threshold, although only a
fraction of the claimants whose claims are adjudicated ultimately
qualify for asylum or other protection. Aliens found to have a credible
fear are often released into the interior of the United States, as a
result of a lack of detention space and a variety of other legal and
practical difficulties, pending adjudication of their claims in a full
removal proceeding in immigration court. The immigration adjudication
process often takes years to complete because of the growing volume of
claims and because of the need to expedite proceedings for detained
aliens. During that time, many released aliens fail to appear for
hearings, do not comply with subsequent orders of removal, or are
difficult to locate and remove.
Members of family units pose particular challenges. The Federal
Government lacks sufficient facilities to house families together.
Virtually all members of family units who enter the United States
through the southern border, unlawfully or without proper documentation,
and that are found to have a credible fear of persecution, are thus
released into the United States. Against this backdrop of near-assurance
of release, the number of such aliens traveling as family units who
enter through the southern border and
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claim a credible fear of persecution has greatly increased. And large
numbers of family units decide to make the dangerous and unlawful border
crossing with their children.
The United States has a long and proud history of offering protection to
aliens who are fleeing persecution and torture and who qualify under the
standards articulated in our immigration laws, including through our
asylum system and the Refugee Admissions Program. But our system is
being overwhelmed by migration through our southern border. Crossing the
border to avoid detection and then, if apprehended, claiming a fear of
persecution is in too many instances an avenue to near-automatic release
into the interior of the United States. Once released, such aliens are
very difficult to remove. An additional influx of large groups of aliens
arriving at once through the southern border would add tremendous strain
to an already taxed system, especially if they avoid orderly processing
by unlawfully crossing the southern border.
The entry of large numbers of aliens into the United States unlawfully
between ports of entry on the southern border is contrary to the
national interest, and our law has long recognized that aliens who seek
to lawfully enter the United States must do so at ports of entry.
Unlawful entry puts lives of both law enforcement and aliens at risk. By
contrast, entry at ports of entry at the southern border allows for
orderly processing, which enables the efficient deployment of law
enforcement resources across our vast southern border.
Failing to take immediate action to stem the mass migration the United
States is currently experiencing and anticipating would only encourage
additional mass unlawful migration and further overwhelming of the
system.
Other presidents have taken strong action to prevent mass migration. In
Proclamation 4865 of September 29, 1981 (High Seas Interdiction of
Illegal Aliens), in response to an influx of Haitian nationals traveling
to the United States by sea, President Reagan suspended the entry of
undocumented aliens from the high seas and ordered the Coast Guard to
intercept such aliens before they reached United States shores and to
return them to their point of origin. In Executive Order 12807 of May
24, 1992 (Interdiction of Illegal Aliens), in response to a dramatic
increase in the unlawful mass migration of Haitian nationals to the
United States, President Bush ordered additional measures to interdict
such Haitian nationals and return them to their home country. The
Supreme Court upheld the legality of those measures in Sale v. Haitian
Centers Council, Inc., 509 U.S. 155 (1993).
I am similarly acting to suspend, for a limited period, the entry of
certain aliens in order to address the problem of large numbers of
aliens traveling through Mexico to enter our country unlawfully or
without proper documentation. I am tailoring the suspension to channel
these aliens to ports of entry, so that, if they enter the United
States, they do so in an orderly and controlled manner instead of
unlawfully. Under this suspension, aliens entering through the southern
border, even those without proper documentation, may, consistent with
this proclamation, avail themselves of our asylum system, provided that
they properly present themselves for inspection at a port of entry. In
anticipation of a large group of aliens arriving in the coming weeks, I
am directing the Secretary of Homeland Security to commit additional
resources to support our ports of entry at the southern
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border to assist in processing those aliens--and all others arriving at
our ports of entry--as efficiently as possible.
But aliens who enter the United States unlawfully through the southern
border in contravention of this proclamation will be ineligible to be
granted asylum under the regulation promulgated by the Attorney General
and the Secretary of Homeland Security that became effective earlier
today. Those aliens may, however, still seek other forms of protection
from persecution or torture. In addition, this limited suspension will
facilitate ongoing negotiations with Mexico and other countries
regarding appropriate cooperative arrangements to prevent unlawful mass
migration to the United States through the southern border. Thus, this
proclamation is also necessary to manage and conduct the foreign affairs
of the United States effectively.
NOW, THEREFORE, I, DONALD J. TRUMP, by the authority vested in me by the
Constitution and the laws of the United States of America, including
sections 212(f) and 215(a) of the Immigration and Nationality Act (INA)
(8 U.S.C. 1182(f) and 1185(a), respectively) hereby find that, absent
the measures set forth in this proclamation, the entry into the United
States of persons described in section 1 of this proclamation would be
detrimental to the interests of the United States, and that their entry
should be subject to certain restrictions, limitations, and exceptions.
I therefore hereby proclaim the following:
Section 1. Suspension and Limitation on Entry. The entry of any alien
into the United States across the international boundary between the
United States and Mexico is hereby suspended and limited, subject to
section 2 of this proclamation. That suspension and limitation shall
expire 90 days after the date of this proclamation or the date on which
an agreement permits the United States to remove aliens to Mexico in
compliance with the terms of section 208(a)(2)(A) of the INA (8 U.S.C.
1158(a)(2)(A)), whichever is earlier.
Sec. 2. Scope and Implementation of Suspension and Limitation on Entry.
(a) The suspension and limitation on entry pursuant to section 1 of this
proclamation shall apply only to aliens who enter the United States
after the date of this proclamation.
(b) The suspension and limitation on entry pursuant to section 1 of
this proclamation shall not apply to any alien who enters the United
States at a port of entry and properly presents for inspection, or to
any lawful permanent resident of the United States.
(c) Nothing in this proclamation shall limit an alien entering the
United States from being considered for withholding of removal under
section 241(b)(3) of the INA (8 U.S.C. 1231(b)(3)) or protection
pursuant to the regulations promulgated under the authority of the
implementing legislation regarding the Convention Against Torture and
Other Cruel, Inhuman or Degrading Treatment or Punishment, or limit the
statutory processes afforded to unaccompanied alien children upon
entering the United States under section 279 of title 6, United States
Code, and section 1232 of title 8, United States Code.
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(d) No later than 90 days after the date of this proclamation, the
Secretary of State, the Attorney General, and the Secretary of Homeland
Security shall jointly submit to the President, through the Assistant to
the President for National Security Affairs, a recommendation on whether
an extension or renewal of the suspension or limitation on entry in
section 1 of this proclamation is in the interests of the United States.
Sec. 3. Interdiction. The Secretary of State and the Secretary of
Homeland Security shall consult with the Government of Mexico regarding
appropriate steps--consistent with applicable law and the foreign
policy, national security, and public-safety interests of the United
States--to address the approach of large groups of aliens traveling
through Mexico with the intent of entering the United States unlawfully,
including efforts to deter, dissuade, and return such aliens before they
physically enter United States territory through the southern border.
Sec. 4. Severability. It is the policy of the United States to enforce
this proclamation to the maximum extent possible to advance the
interests of the United States. Accordingly:
(a) if any provision of this proclamation, or the application of any
provision to any person or circumstance, is held to be invalid, the
remainder of this proclamation and the application of its other
provisions to any other persons or circumstances shall not be affected
thereby; and
(b) if any provision of this proclamation, or the application of any
provision to any person or circumstance, is held to be invalid because
of the failure to follow certain procedures, the relevant executive
branch officials shall implement those procedural requirements to
conform with existing law and with any applicable court orders.
Sec. 5. General Provisions. (a) Nothing in this proclamation shall be
construed to impair or otherwise affect:
(i) the authority granted by law to an executive department or agency, or
the head thereof; or
(ii) the functions of the Director of the Office of Management and Budget
relating to budgetary, administrative, or legislative proposals.
(b) This proclamation shall be implemented consistent with
applicable law and subject to the availability of appropriations.
(c) This proclamation is not intended to, and does not, create any
right or benefit, substantive or procedural, enforceable at law or in
equity by any party against the United States, its departments,
agencies, or entities, its officers, employees, or agents, or any other
person.
IN WITNESS WHEREOF, I have hereunto set my hand this ninth day of
November, in the year of our Lord two thousand eighteen, and of the
Independence of the United States of America the two hundred and forty-
third.
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Proclamation 9823 of November 9, 2018
American Education Week, 2018
By the President of the United States of America
A Proclamation
During American Education Week, we reaffirm our commitment to ensuring
that all Americans have access to an affordable, high-quality education.
We also recognize the hard work of our Nation's dedicated parents,
guardians, teachers, and school leaders to ensure that every child is
prepared to join today's growing workforce. To maintain our country's
competitiveness, our students deserve a good education that empowers
them with the knowledge, skills, and character necessary to reach their
full potential.
Education is a lifelong process of learning and discovery that begins at
home. Parents are a child's first teacher. By actively engaging with
educators, mentors, coaches, faith leaders, and community members,
parents are best equipped to shape their child's education. My
Administration has worked to empower States and local communities with
greater control and flexibility over their schools. We are also
protecting and expanding parents' access to a wide range of high-quality
educational choices, including effective public, charter, magnet,
private, parochial, online, and homeschool options.
Each student is unique, with their own distinct experiences, needs,
learning styles, and dreams. Thus, education must be customized and
individualized as there is no single approach to education that works
for every student. My Administration encourages parents, guardians,
educators, and school leaders to rethink the way students learn in
America to ensure that every American receives a high-quality education
that meets their needs. We empower teachers to create learning
environments that are challenging, relevant, and engaging. When families
are free to choose where and how their children learn, and when teachers
are free to do their best work, students are able to grow and explore
their talents and passions.
High-quality education also paves the way for a thriving workforce in
America. My Administration acknowledges that our economy requires
dynamic approaches to education and workforce development. Today's
students will enter an economy that is stronger than ever before. With
consumer confidence at a record high and unemployment at the lowest rate
in almost 50 years, bringing our workforce development efforts into the
21st century is exceedingly critical. In July, I established the
President's National Council for the American Worker and the American
Workforce Policy Advisory Board to harness the expertise of the
education and business communities, and to allow private- and public-
sector collaboration to resolve pressing issues related to workforce
development. Additionally, I was pleased to sign a reauthorization of
the Carl D. Perkins Career and Technical Education Act. This legislation
increases access to programs that will help provide students with the
skills they need to succeed in our 21st century economy while enabling
more flexibility for States to meet the unique needs of their students,
educators, and employers. My Administration is committed to ensuring
that America's students and workers have access to education and job
training that will equip them to compete and win in the global economy.
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This week, we are reminded of our great responsibility to empower our
Nation's students to develop the skills needed to pursue meaningful
careers. We must continue our efforts to expand freedom and opportunity
in education, with the knowledge that our country's future relies on
today's students.
NOW, THEREFORE, I, DONALD J. TRUMP, President of the United States of
America, by virtue of the authority vested in me by the Constitution and
the laws of the United States, do hereby proclaim November 11 through
November 17, 2018, as American Education Week. I commend our Nation's
schools, their teachers and leaders, and the parents of students across
this land. And I call on States and communities to support high-quality
education to meet the needs of all students.
IN WITNESS WHEREOF, I have hereunto set my hand this ninth day of
November, in the year of our Lord two thousand eighteen, and of the
Independence of the United States of America the two hundred and forty-
third.
DONALD J. TRUMP
Proclamation 9824 of November 9, 2018
National Apprenticeship Week, 2018
By the President of the United States of America
A Proclamation
Under my Administration's policies, our Nation's economy is booming and
Americans have more opportunities than ever before. Men and women from
all walks of life are moving off the sidelines and into the workforce.
In this economic context, our country needs workers with world-class
skills and abilities to fill vacant positions in the labor force. During
National Apprenticeship Week, we recognize the importance of
apprenticeships in helping our country's hardworking people develop the
competencies that enable success in today's dynamic, 21st century
economy.
As a lifelong businessman who has hired thousands of workers, I am a
strong believer in the apprenticeship model, and my Administration is
committed to expanding apprenticeship opportunities. Apprenticeship
programs, when implemented effectively, provide workers with an
opportunity to ``earn and learn'' on the job, and pair workplace
education with classroom instruction, accelerating the learning process
for participants and increasing their marketability. Since I took
office, American employers have hired over 400,000 apprentices. In 2018
alone, we committed $145 million to diversify and scale apprenticeship
programs, and we provided an additional $150 million in grant
opportunities to promote apprenticeships in industries where they have
not traditionally existed, including advanced manufacturing, banking and
finance, information technology, and healthcare. In addition, as a
result of our Pledge to America's Workers, in just 3 months, we have
secured commitments from more than 160 companies and associations to
provide jobs, education, and workforce development opportunities to 6.4
million American workers.
In June of last year, I signed an Executive Order creating the Task
Force on Apprenticeship Expansion, which focused on identifying
proposals to
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cultivate apprenticeships across all sectors of the economy and reform
ineffective education and workforce development programs. The Task Force
was composed of representatives from business, the trades, labor and
industry groups, and educational institutions; each participant
contributed a unique set of insights and experiences. The Task Force
helped my Administration map out a strategy for creating new, industry-
recognized apprenticeship programs that will encourage employers and
industries to adopt the apprenticeship model.
In addition to supporting apprenticeships, I am advancing tax and
regulatory policies that are increasing opportunities for all Americans.
Last month, the unemployment rate dropped to 3.7 percent, its lowest
point in nearly 50 years, and more Americans are working today than ever
before in our history. At the same time, right now, there are 7 million
unfilled jobs in our country. By successfully deploying the
apprenticeship model, the United States can build a workforce strong
enough to quickly fill all of those jobs and better compete on the
global stage. This week, I encourage all participants in our economy,
from business leaders to government officials to educators, to join in
our efforts to expand apprenticeship programs. Together, we can build
and educate our Nation's workforce, securing American economic greatness
for future generations.
NOW, THEREFORE, I, DONALD J. TRUMP, President of the United States of
America, by virtue of the authority vested in me by the Constitution and
the laws of the United States, do hereby proclaim November 12 through
November 18, 2018, as National Apprenticeship Week.
IN WITNESS WHEREOF, I have hereunto set my hand this ninth day of
November, in the year of our Lord two thousand eighteen, and of the
Independence of the United States of America the two hundred and forty-
third.
DONALD J. TRUMP
Proclamation 9825 of November 9, 2018
Veterans Day, 2018
By the President of the United States of America
A Proclamation
On November 11, 1918, the United States and its allies signed an
armistice with Germany to end hostilities in World War I. The Great War
exacted a tremendous toll on our Nation. More than 100,000 American
service members perished in the war, and the lives of countless others
were forever altered. In 1919, to honor and memorialize these
sacrifices, President Woodrow Wilson proclaimed November 11 as Armistice
Day, the precursor to Veterans Day, expressing ``solemn pride in the
heroism of those who died in the country's service.'' This year, as we
commemorate the 100th anniversary of the Armistice, we again salute the
generations upon generations of American heroes who have sacrificed so
much to secure the blessings of freedom for their fellow Americans.
We will never be able to repay the debt we owe the brave men and women
who have served in the Army, Navy, Air Force, Marines, and Coast Guard.
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To the 20 million veterans alive today: this Veterans Day, we recommit
ourselves to providing you with the care you deserve. In June, I signed
into law the VA MISSION Act of 2018, enacting some of the most
substantial reforms to the Department of Veterans Affairs (VA) in a
generation. This landmark legislation made Veterans Choice permanent,
ensuring that our Nation's veterans have timely access to the highest
quality of care possible and the flexibility to receive care either at
the VA or at a private healthcare facility. The VA MISSION Act is
removing barriers to telemedicine and expanding access to walk-in
clinics. And it is giving veterans who were catastrophically injured in
World War II, the Korean War, the Vietnam War, and the Gulf War the same
access to caregiver assistance that veterans of more recent conflicts
already enjoy. My Administration is also processing veteran claims and
appeals more quickly than ever before, and veterans can now use their GI
Bill benefits at any point in their lives. And, for the first time in
history, the Department of Defense and the VA will share electronic
health records, improving accessibility and easing the healthcare burden
on our veterans.
For many service members, the transition into civilian life can be
fraught with challenges. To enhance their access to critical resources
and support, I signed an Executive Order that directs the Secretaries of
Defense, Veterans Affairs, and Homeland Security to develop and
implement a Joint Action Plan that provides seamless access to mental
health treatment and suicide prevention resources for service members in
the year following the conclusion of their military service.
As we mark the centennial of the Armistice, we remember the countless
sacrifices that our country's heroic veterans have made throughout our
history to preserve our liberty and prosperity. Our veterans embody the
values and ideals of America and the timeless virtue of serving a
greater cause. With respect for, and in recognition of, the
contributions our service members have made to the advance of peace and
freedom around the world, the Congress has provided (5 U.S.C. 6103(a))
that November 11 of each year shall be set aside as a legal public
holiday to honor our Nation's veterans. As Commander in Chief of our
heroic Armed Forces, I humbly thank our veterans and their families for
their selflessness and love of country as we remember their service and
their sacrifice. Today, and every day, we pay tribute to those who have
worn the uniform, and we pray for the safety of all currently serving in
harm's way.
NOW, THEREFORE, I, DONALD J. TRUMP, President of the United States of
America, do hereby proclaim November 11, 2018, as Veterans Day. I
encourage all Americans to recognize the fortitude and sacrifice of our
veterans through public ceremonies and private thoughts and prayers. I
call upon Federal, State, and local officials to display the flag of the
United States and to participate in patriotic activities in their
communities. I call on all Americans, including civic and fraternal
organizations, places of worship, schools, and communities to support
this day with commemorative expressions and programs.
IN WITNESS WHEREOF, I have hereunto set my hand this ninth day of
November, in the year of our Lord two thousand eighteen, and of the
Independence of the United States of America the two hundred and forty-
third.
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Proclamation 9826 of November 16, 2018
National Family Week, 2018
By the President of the United States of America
A Proclamation
During National Family Week, we celebrate the immeasurable
contributions, influence, and virtues of one of the greatest
institutions--the family. Whether related by biology, marriage, or
adoption, the family is a primary source of unconditional love and
steadfast support. Strong families multiply joy, share challenges, and
provide firm foundations for each member's growth and success in life.
Families are central to learning values, and they enrich our
neighborhoods, communities, and Nation.
My Administration is focused on creating an environment in which
families can thrive. The Tax Cuts and Jobs Act has produced larger
paychecks for workers, who are now keeping more of their hard-earned
income. Due to this historic legislation and the elimination of
unnecessary and burdensome regulations, the unemployment rate dropped to
its lowest point in nearly 50 years last month, and more Americans are
working today than ever before in our history. We have fought for and
implemented more family-friendly policies like doubling the child tax
credit and making it available to low-income working families; creating
the dependent tax credit for taxpayers with children over the age of 16
and non-child dependents; and establishing an employer tax credit for
paid family and medical leave. I also created, by Executive Order, the
first ever National Council for the American Worker, to enhance
Americans' access to the skills and support necessary to secure and
retain a good paying job. In both of my budgets, I have also requested
congressional funding for a national paid family leave program. All of
these reforms are giving much-needed financial relief to hardworking
parents. When Americans have greater opportunities to work and provide
for their families, our Nation is stronger and more prosperous.
Every family, regardless of its social status or background, faces its
own challenges. Tragically, many American family members are in the
midst of a heart-wrenching and difficult battle against drug addiction.
For this reason, I have tasked my Administration with strengthening our
public health and safety response to the arising crisis of opioid and
other drug addiction. In February, I secured $6 billion in new funding
for combating the opioid epidemic. In March, I released my
Administration's plan to address the epidemic by reducing drug demand,
cutting off the flow of illicit drugs, expanding access to overdose
prevention and evidence-based treatment for opioid use disorder, and
conducting research to improve prevention and treatment. And, last
month, I signed the historic SUPPORT Act, which will reduce the length
of time children spend in foster care due to a parent who is struggling
with a substance use disorder. We will continue to remain firm in our
commitment to provide help to families devastated by opioid addiction.
This week, we recognize in a special way that American families are
integral to building and sustaining our great Nation, and we thank God
for this precious gift. We must encourage and support the success of our
families so that they can create loving and nurturing homes for all our
children.
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NOW, THEREFORE, I, DONALD J. TRUMP, President of the United States of
America, by virtue of the authority vested in me by the Constitution and
the laws of the United States, do hereby proclaim November 18 through
November 24, 2018, as National Family Week. I invite communities,
churches, and individuals to observe this week with appropriate
ceremonies and activities to honor our Nation's families.
IN WITNESS WHEREOF, I have hereunto set my hand this sixteenth day of
November, in the year of our Lord two thousand eighteen, and of the
Independence of the United States of America the two hundred and forty-
third.
DONALD J. TRUMP
Proclamation 9827 of November 20, 2018
Thanksgiving Day, 2018
By the President of the United States of America
A Proclamation
On Thanksgiving Day, we recall the courageous and inspiring journey of
the Pilgrims who, nearly four centuries ago, ventured across the vast
ocean to flee religious persecution and establish a home in the New
World. They faced illness, harsh conditions, and uncertainty, as they
trusted in God for a brighter future. The more than 100 Pilgrims who
arrived at Plymouth, Massachusetts, on the Mayflower, instilled in our
Nation a strong faith in God that continues to be a beacon of hope to
all Americans. Thanksgiving Day is a time to pause and to reflect, with
family and friends, on our heritage and the sacrifices of our
forebearers who secured the blessings of liberty for an independent,
free, and united country.
After surviving a frigid winter and achieving their first successful
harvest in 1621, the Pilgrims set aside 3 days to feast and give thanks
for God's abundant mercy and blessings. Members of the Wampanoag tribe--
who had taught the Pilgrims how to farm in New England and helped them
adjust and thrive in that new land--shared in the bounty and
celebration. In recognition of that historic event, President George
Washington, in 1789, issued a proclamation declaring the first national
day of thanksgiving. He called upon the people of the United States to
unite in rendering unto God our sincere and humble gratitude ``for his
kind care and protection of the People of this Country'' and ``the
favorable interpositions of his Providence.'' President Abraham Lincoln
revived this tradition as our fractured Nation endured the horrors of
the Civil War. Ever since, we have set aside this day to give special
thanks to God for the many blessings, gifts, and love he has bestowed on
us and our country.
This Thanksgiving, as we gather in places of worship and around tables
surrounded by loved ones, in humble gratitude for the bountiful gifts we
have received, let us keep in close memory our fellow Americans who have
faced hardship and tragedy this year. In the spirit of generosity and
compassion, let us joyfully reach out in word and deed, and share our
time and resources throughout our communities. Let us also find ways to
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less fortunate--whether it be in the form of sharing a hearty meal,
extending a helping hand, or providing words of encouragement.
We are especially reminded on Thanksgiving of how the virtue of
gratitude enables us to recognize, even in adverse situations, the love
of God in every person, every creature, and throughout nature. Let us be
mindful of the reasons we are grateful for our lives, for those around
us, and for our communities. We also commit to treating all with charity
and mutual respect, spreading the spirit of Thanksgiving throughout our
country and across the world.
Today, we particularly acknowledge the sacrifices of our service
members, law enforcement personnel, and first responders who selflessly
serve and protect our Nation. This Thanksgiving, more than 200,000 brave
American patriots will spend the holiday overseas, away from their loved
ones. Because of the men and women in uniform who volunteer to defend
our liberty, we are able to enjoy the splendor of the American life. We
pray for their safety, and for the families who await their return.
NOW, THEREFORE, I, DONALD J. TRUMP, President of the United States of
America, by virtue of the authority vested in me by the Constitution and
the laws of the United States, do hereby proclaim Thursday, November 22,
2018, as a National Day of Thanksgiving. I encourage all Americans to
gather, in homes and places of worship, to offer a prayer of thanks to
God for our many blessings.
IN WITNESS WHEREOF, I have hereunto set my hand this twentieth day of
November, in the year of our Lord two thousand eighteen, and of the
Independence of the United States of America the two hundred and forty-
third.
DONALD J. TRUMP
Proclamation 9828 of November 30, 2018
National Impaired Driving Prevention Month, 2018
By the President of the United States of America
A Proclamation
During National Impaired Driving Prevention Month, we recommit ourselves
to the fight against impaired driving. Every day, lives are needlessly
lost and irreparably altered by collisions involving drugs or alcohol.
These horrible tragedies are avoidable, and each of us must make
responsible decisions to prevent them and keep our communities safe.
Operating a vehicle while under the influence of alcohol, illicit drugs,
or certain medications can have devastating consequences. In 2017, more
than 10,000 people died in alcohol-related crashes in the United States,
accounting for 29 percent of all traffic fatalities. Drunk or drugged
drivers experience diminished judgment and decreased motor coordination
and reaction time, putting at grave risk passengers, pedestrians, and
other drivers.
My Administration is committed to raising public awareness about the
dangers of impaired driving, and to supporting innovative ways of
reducing related fatalities. This month in particular, we recognize the
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professionals and law enforcement officers who work to protect our
communities by removing dangerously impaired drivers from the road. We
also express our great appreciation for the emergency responders across
America who save lives through rescue operations on our roads on a daily
basis. We continue our efforts to eliminate outdated regulations that
unnecessarily hamper the ability of American companies to help reduce
instances of impaired driving through innovations such as ride hailing
services and Advanced Vehicle Technology. Additionally, we are providing
treatment for those suffering from alcohol and substance abuse,
improving data collection and toxicology practices, and ensuring that
our law enforcement professionals receive vital resources to help
prevent impaired driving and to respond to the tragedies it causes.
Every American can take a few simple steps to make our roads safer. We
hope every driver commits to making responsible and safe decisions when
driving, including driving sober, finding a designated driver, and
keeping loved ones from getting behind the wheel while impaired. By
educating our communities on the importance of driving sober, we can
help avoid loss of life, debilitating injuries, and unbearable
heartache. We must act to protect our loved ones and eliminate
fatalities that prevent our fellow Americans from enjoying full and
happy lives.
NOW, THEREFORE, I, DONALD J. TRUMP, President of the United States of
America, by virtue of the authority vested in me by the Constitution and
the laws of the United States, do hereby proclaim December 2018 as
National Impaired Driving Prevention Month. I urge all Americans to make
responsible decisions and take appropriate measures to prevent impaired
driving.
IN WITNESS WHEREOF, I have hereunto set my hand this thirtieth day of
November, in the year of our Lord two thousand eighteen, and of the
Independence of the United States of America the two hundred and forty-
third.
DONALD J. TRUMP
Proclamation 9829 of November 30, 2018
World AIDS Day, 2018
By the President of the United States of America
A Proclamation
For more than three decades, our Nation and the world have confronted
the challenges posed by the human immunodeficiency virus (HIV) and
acquired immunodeficiency syndrome (AIDS). Today, thanks to lifesaving
medications, an HIV/AIDS diagnosis does not have to be a death sentence.
On World AIDS Day, we remember the 35 million lives that have sadly been
cut short by this terrible disease, and we renew our pledge to stand
with those living with it until it is eliminated from our communities.
Medical advancements and procedures have transformed HIV from a disease
that meant nearly certain death into a generally manageable, chronic
condition. Antiretroviral drugs and therapies help control the virus so
that people with HIV can experience healthy and productive lives with
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risk of transmitting it to others. With these long-sought solutions now
at our disposal, we have the ability to help alleviate the pain and
needless suffering of our fellow Americans living with HIV, their family
and friends, and the millions of others around the world living with
this disease.
Our efforts to connect those affected by this disease with high-quality
healthcare are dramatically improving many lives. The 2017 National HIV/
AIDS Strategy (NHAS) progress report indicates a significant increase of
Americans living with HIV. These people are now able to suppress the
virus with medication. But we cannot rest on this progress. In recent
years, opioids and other injected drugs have caused HIV outbreaks in
communities rarely affected before the outbreak of the epidemic. We must
continue to work to eliminate the stigma that surrounds HIV so that no
one is afraid to learn their HIV status, treat their condition if HIV
infected, and prevent infection if they are at risk.
My Administration remains steadfastly focused on achieving the NHAS
goals for 2020. These goals are within our reach, but achieving them
will require continued coordinated work with local and State
governments, faith-based and charitable organizations, and many others.
One such critical component of our domestic public health response is
the Ryan White HIV/AIDS Program. Working with cities, counties, States,
and local community-based programs, this program provides a
comprehensive system of HIV care, lifesaving medications, and essential
support services to more than half a million low-income people in the
United States each year.
We also remain committed to collaborating with both national and
international stakeholders through the U.S. President's Emergency Plan
for AIDS Relief (PEPFAR). For 15 years, PEPFAR has devoted American
resources to critical HIV prevention, treatment, and care to some of the
world's most vulnerable populations, helping to save more than 17
million lives. PEPFAR has continued to support a rapid acceleration of
HIV prevention by using data to increase program performance, mobilize
domestic resources, and support local partners for sustainable
implementation. Through this program, we are supporting lifesaving HIV
treatment for more than 14 million people and have enabled more than 2
million babies of HIV-infected mothers to be born HIV-free.
With American leadership, the HIV/AIDS pandemic has shifted from crisis
toward control. Hope and life are prospering where death and despair
once prevailed. A generation that could have been lost is instead
thriving and building a brighter future. For the first time in modern
history, we have the ability to sustainably control an epidemic, despite
the absence of a vaccine or cure, and create a future of flourishing,
stable communities in the United States and around the globe.
NOW, THEREFORE, I, DONALD J. TRUMP, President of the United States of
America, by virtue of the authority vested in me by the Constitution and
laws of the United States, do hereby proclaim December 1, 2018, as World
AIDS Day. I urge the Governors of the States and the Commonwealth of
Puerto Rico, officials of the other territories subject to the
jurisdiction of the United States, and American people to join me in
appropriate activities to remember those who have lost their lives to
AIDS and to provide support and compassion to those living with HIV.
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IN WITNESS WHEREOF, I have hereunto set my hand this thirtieth day of
November, in the year of our Lord two thousand eighteen, and of the
Independence of the United States of America the two hundred and forty-
third.
DONALD J. TRUMP
Proclamation 9830 of December 1, 2018
Announcing the Death of George Herbert Walker Bush
By the President of the United States of America
A Proclamation
TO THE PEOPLE OF THE UNITED STATES:
It is my sorrowful duty to announce officially the death of George
Herbert Walker Bush, the forty-first President of the United States, on
November 30, 2018.
President Bush led a great American life, one that combined and
personified two of our Nation's greatest virtues: an entrepreneurial
spirit and a commitment to public service. Our country will greatly miss
his inspiring example.
On the day he turned 18, 6 months after the attack on Pearl Harbor,
George H.W. Bush volunteered for combat duty in the Second World War.
The youngest aviator in United States naval history at the time, he flew
58 combat missions, including one in which, after taking enemy fire, he
parachuted from his burning plane into the Pacific Ocean. After the war,
he returned home and started a business. In his words, ``the big thing''
he learned from this endeavor was ``the satisfaction of creating jobs.''
The same unselfish spirit that motivated his business pursuits later
inspired him to resume the public service he began as a young man.
First, as a member of Congress, then as Ambassador to the United
Nations, Chief of the United States Liaison Office in China, Director of
Central Intelligence, Vice President, and finally President of the
United States, George H.W. Bush guided our Nation through the Cold War,
to its peaceful and victorious end, and into the decades of prosperity
that have followed. Through sound judgment, practical wisdom, and steady
leadership, President Bush made safer the second half of a tumultuous
and dangerous century.
Even with all he accomplished in service to our Nation, President Bush
remained humble. He never believed that government--even when under his
own leadership--could be the source of our Nation's strength or its
greatness. America, he rightly told us, is illuminated by ``a thousand
points of light,'' ``ethnic, religious, social, business, labor union,
neighborhood, regional and other organizations, all of them varied,
voluntary and unique'' in which Americans serve Americans to build and
maintain the greatest Nation on the face of the Earth. President Bush
recognized that these communities of people are the true source of
America's strength and vitality.
It is with great sadness that we mark the passing of one of America's
greatest points of light, the death of President George H.W. Bush.
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NOW, THEREFORE, I, DONALD J. TRUMP, President of the United States of
America, by the authority vested in me by the Constitution and the laws
of the United States, in honor and tribute to the memory of President
George H.W. Bush, and as an expression of public sorrow, do hereby
direct that the flag of the United States be displayed at half-staff at
the White House and on all public buildings and grounds, at all military
posts and naval stations, and on all naval vessels of the Federal
Government in the District of Columbia and throughout the United States
and its Territories and possessions for a period of 30 days from the day
of his death. I also direct that, for the same length of time, the
representatives of the United States in foreign countries shall make
similar arrangements for the display of the flag at half-staff over
their embassies, legations, consular offices, and other facilities
abroad, including all military facilities and naval vessels and
stations.
I hereby order that suitable honors be rendered by units of the Armed
Forces under orders of the Secretary of Defense.
I do further appoint December 5, 2018, as a National Day of Mourning
throughout the United States. I call on the American people to assemble
on that day in their respective places of worship, there to pay homage
to the memory of President George H.W. Bush. I invite the people of the
world who share our grief to join us in this solemn observance.
IN WITNESS WHEREOF, I have hereunto set my hand this first day of
December, in the year of our Lord two thousand eighteen, and of the
Independence of the United States of America the two hundred and forty-
third.
DONALD J. TRUMP
Proclamation 9831 of December 6, 2018
National Pearl Harbor Remembrance Day, 2018
By the President of the United States of America
A Proclamation
Today, we honor those who perished 77 years ago at Pearl Harbor, and we
salute every veteran who served in World War II over the 4 years that
followed that horrific attack.
On December 7, 1941, America was attacked without warning at Pearl
Harbor, Hawaii, by the air and naval forces of Imperial Japan. Just
before 8:00 a.m., Japanese aircraft ripped through the sky, dropping
bombs on ships of the United States Pacific Fleet and on nearby
airfields and bases. The attack took the lives of more than 2,400
American service members and wounded another 1,100 American citizens.
The brutal surprise attack halted only after nearly two hours of chaos,
death, and destruction.
Despite the shock and confusion of the moment, American service members
and first responders on the island of Oahu mounted an incredibly brave
defense against insurmountable odds. American pilots took to the air to
engage enemy aircraft, sailors took their battle stations, and medical
personnel cared for the wounded. Many witnesses to the events of that
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perished in the attacks, leaving countless acts of valor unrecorded.
Nevertheless, 15 Medals of Honor were awarded--10 of them posthumously--
to United States Navy personnel for acts of valor above and beyond the
call of duty.
Although the United States Pacific Fleet at Pearl Harbor was badly
impaired, America did not falter. One day after the attacks, President
Franklin Delano Roosevelt declared to the Congress: ``No matter how long
it may take us to overcome this premeditated invasion, the American
people in their righteous might will win through to absolute victory.''
And, in the weeks, months, and years that followed the brutal attack at
Pearl Harbor, Americans united with a steadfast resolve to defend the
freedoms upon which our great Nation was founded. Millions of brave men
and women answered their country's call to service with unquestionable
courage. These incredible patriots fought, bled, sacrificed, and
ultimately triumphed for the cause of freedom.
We are blessed as a Nation to have as examples the incredible heroes of
World War II, who fought so valiantly to preserve all that we hold dear.
Earlier this year, I had the tremendous honor of meeting Mr. Ray Chavez,
who was the oldest living Pearl Harbor veteran. Ray passed away only a
few weeks ago at the incredible age of 106. But his legacy is forever
etched into our country's rich history, along with the legacies of all
our brave veterans. They tell of the mettle of the American spirit under
fire and of the will of our people to stand up to any threat. The
selfless bravery and dedication of these extraordinary Americans will
never be forgotten.
Today, we remember all those killed on the island of Oahu on that
fateful Sunday morning in 1941, and we honor the American patriots of
the Greatest Generation who laid down their lives in the battles of
World War II. America is forever blessed to have strong men and women
with exceptional courage who are willing and able to step forward to
defend our homeland and our liberty.
The Congress, by Public Law 103-308, as amended, has designated December
7 of each year as ``National Pearl Harbor Remembrance Day.''
NOW, THEREFORE, I, DONALD J. TRUMP, President of the United States of
America, do hereby proclaim December 7, 2018, as National Pearl Harbor
Remembrance Day. I encourage all Americans to observe this solemn day of
remembrance and to honor our military, past and present, with
appropriate ceremonies and activities. I urge all Federal agencies and
interested organizations, groups, and individuals to fly the flag of the
United States at half-staff in honor of those American patriots who died
as a result of their service at Pearl Harbor.
IN WITNESS WHEREOF, I have hereunto set my hand this sixth day of
December, in the year of our Lord two thousand eighteen, and of the
Independence of the United States of America the two hundred and forty-
third.
DONALD J. TRUMP
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Proclamation 9832 of December 7, 2018
Human Rights Day, Bill of Rights Day, and Human Rights Week, 2018
By the President of the United States of America
A Proclamation
Our Nation was founded on the idea that our Creator endows each
individual with certain unalienable rights. In the Declaration of
Independence, Thomas Jefferson identified life, liberty, and the pursuit
of happiness as among these fundamental human rights. Our Nation has
enshrined these and other rights, which Americans continue to enjoy
today, in the Bill of Rights.
On Bill of Rights Day, we recognize the key role of the Bill of Rights
in protecting our individual liberties and limiting the power of
government. The Founding Fathers understood the real threat government
can pose to the rights of the people. James Madison, who introduced the
Bill of Rights in the Congress, stated that the ``essence of Government
is power; and power, lodged as it must be, in human hands, will ever be
liable to abuse.'' That is why those first 10 Amendments to the
Constitution, among others, protected the right to speak freely, the
right to freely worship, the right to keep and bear arms, the right to
be free from unreasonable searches and seizures, and the right to due
process of law. As a part of the Constitution, the supreme law of the
land, the Bill of Rights has protected our rights effectively against
the abuse of government power for 227 years.
The Bill of Rights has served as a model for other countries in helping
them develop their own safeguards for fundamental human rights. Seventy
years ago, on December 10, 1948, as the world was emerging from the
catastrophic destruction of World War II, the Bill of Rights inspired
the United Nations General Assembly to adopt the Universal Declaration
of Human Rights. Similar to the Bill of Rights, the Universal
Declaration of Human Rights enumerates many basic rights that are
essential to preserving the dignity and liberty of all people. Today,
the United States continues to respect the sovereign right of each
country to chart its own social, economic, and cultural advancement. We
also, however, recognize the universal truth that those countries that
strive to honor and defend human rights are more likely to achieve long-
term, sustainable prosperity and peace.
During Human Rights Day, Bill of Rights Day, and Human Rights Week, we
vow to fiercely protect the eternal flame of liberty. Since there will
always be a temptation for government to abuse its power, we reaffirm
our commitment to defend the Bill of Rights and uphold the Constitution.
We also remember all those around the world whose God-given rights have
been violated and disregarded by authoritarian regimes, and we express
our desire for the rule of law and liberty to one day triumph over all
forms of oppression.
NOW, THEREFORE, I, DONALD J. TRUMP, President of the United States of
America, by virtue of the authority vested in me by the Constitution and
the laws of the United States, do hereby proclaim December 10, 2018, as
Human Rights Day; December 15, 2018, as Bill of Rights Day; and the week
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beginning December 9, 2018, as Human Rights Week. I call upon the people
of the United States to mark these observances with appropriate
ceremonies and activities.
IN WITNESS WHEREOF, I have hereunto set my hand this seventh day of
December, in the year of our Lord two thousand eighteen, and of the
Independence of the United States of America the two hundred and forty-
third.
DONALD J. TRUMP
Proclamation 9833 of December 14, 2018
Wright Brothers Day, 2018
By the President of the United States of America
A Proclamation
On December 17, 1903, two American brothers from Dayton, Ohio, Orville
and Wilbur Wright, launched the first manned, powered flight on a windy
beach in Kitty Hawk, North Carolina. Their handcrafted biplane, though
aloft a mere 12 seconds, ushered in the age of aviation and changed the
course of history. On Wright Brothers Day, we commemorate this
monumental achievement and look ahead to new chapters of American
aviation in which new scientists, inventors, dreamers, and entrepreneurs
will change history, fulfilling the human spirit's relentless quest for
exploration and discovery.
In the 115 years since the Wright brothers achieved their groundbreaking
flight, the United States has led the world in aviation innovation. We
have developed supersonic jets, walked on the moon, placed increasingly
advanced landers and rovers on Mars, and vaulted spacecraft into the far
reaches of the universe to explore distant horizons. The aviation
industry has transformed the way we live and communicate, strengthening
our connections to other nations and continents, expanding the global
marketplace, and extending the frontiers of imagination and
experimentation. These revolutionary achievements trace their origins
back to the triumphs of Orville and Wilbur, two daring pioneers who,
fueled by passion, undeterred by years of failure, and empowered by
legendary American intrepidity, took mankind to new heights.
We reflect with pride on the historic successes of our Nation's aviation
visionaries, and we look ahead to a future of limitless potential and
even greater accomplishment. My Administration is working to build on
America's heritage as aviation pioneers and the world's greatest space-
faring nation. I have instructed Federal agencies to embrace aeronautics
and space industries of the future by modernizing our outdated
regulations and funding aerospace research and development. We will
broaden America's leadership in aerospace technology, including through
the return of civil supersonic flight, the growth of commercial unmanned
aircraft systems, and continued innovation in space exploration and
travel. As we continue our pursuits in flight, we are indebted to the
Wright brothers for hazarding to dream and inspiring our Nation to look
heavenward.
The Congress, by a joint resolution approved December 17, 1963, as
amended (77 Stat. 402; 36 U.S.C. 143), has designated December 17 of
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as ``Wright Brothers Day'' and has authorized and requested the
President to issue annually a proclamation inviting the people of the
United States to observe that day with appropriate ceremonies and
activities.
NOW, THEREFORE, I, DONALD J. TRUMP, President of the United States of
America, do hereby proclaim December 17, 2018, as Wright Brothers Day.
IN WITNESS WHEREOF, I have hereunto set my hand this fourteenth day of
December, in the year of our Lord two thousand eighteen, and of the
Independence of the United States of America the two hundred and forty-
third.
DONALD J. TRUMP
Proclamation 9834 of December 21, 2018
To Take Certain Actions Under the African Growth and Opportunity Act and
for Other Purposes
By the President of the United States of America
A Proclamation
1. In Proclamation 8468 of December 23, 2009, the President designated
the Islamic Republic of Mauritania (Mauritania) as a beneficiary sub-
Saharan African country for purposes of section 506A(a)(1) of the Trade
Act of 1974, as amended (the ``Trade Act''), as added by section 111(a)
of the African Growth and Opportunity Act (title I of Public Law 106-
200, 114 Stat. 251).
2. Section 506A(a)(3) of the Trade Act (19 U.S.C. 2466a(a)(3))
authorizes the President to terminate the designation of a country as a
beneficiary sub-Saharan African country for purposes of section 506A if
he determines that the country is not making continual progress in
meeting the requirements described in section 506A(a)(1) of the Trade
Act.
3. Pursuant to section 506A(a)(3) of the Trade Act, I have determined
that Mauritania is not making continual progress in meeting the
requirements described in section 506A(a)(1) of the Trade Act.
Accordingly, I have decided to terminate the designation of Mauritania
as a beneficiary sub-Saharan African country for purposes of section
506A of the Trade Act, effective January 1, 2019.
4. On April 22, 1985, the United States and Israel entered into the
Agreement on the Establishment of a Free Trade Area between the
Government of the United States of America and the Government of Israel
(the ``USIFTA''), which the Congress approved in section 3 of the United
States-Israel Free Trade Area Implementation Act of 1985 (the ``USIFTA
Act'') (19 U.S.C. 2112 note).
5. Section 4(b) of the USIFTA Act provides that, whenever the President
determines that it is necessary to maintain the general level of
reciprocal and mutually advantageous concessions with respect to Israel
provided for by the USIFTA, the President may proclaim such withdrawal,
suspension, modification, or continuance of any duty, or such
continuance of existing
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duty-free or excise treatment, or such additional duties, as the
President determines to be required or appropriate to carry out the
USIFTA.
6. In order to maintain the general level of reciprocal and mutually
advantageous concessions with respect to agricultural trade with Israel,
on July 27, 2004, the United States entered into an agreement with
Israel concerning certain aspects of trade in agricultural products
during the period January 1, 2004, through December 31, 2008 (the ``2004
Agreement'').
7. In Proclamation 7826 of October 4, 2004, consistent with the 2004
Agreement, President Bush determined, pursuant to section 4(b) of the
USIFTA Act, that, in order to maintain the general level of reciprocal
and mutually advantageous concessions with respect to Israel provided
for by the USIFTA, it was necessary to provide duty-free access into the
United States through December 31, 2008, for specified quantities of
certain agricultural products of Israel.
8. Each year from 2008 through 2017, the United States and Israel
entered into agreements to extend the period that the 2004 Agreement was
in force for 1-year periods to allow additional time for the two
governments to conclude an agreement to replace the 2004 Agreement.
9. To carry out the extension agreements, the President in Proclamation
8334 of December 31, 2008; Proclamation 8467 of December 23, 2009;
Proclamation 8618 of December 21, 2010; Proclamation 8770 of December
29, 2011; Proclamation 8921 of December 20, 2012; Proclamation 9072 of
December 23, 2013; Proclamation 9223 of December 23, 2014; Proclamation
9383 of December 21, 2015; Proclamation 9555 of December 15, 2016; and
Proclamation 9687 of December 22, 2017, modified the Harmonized Tariff
Schedule of the United States (``HTS'') to provide duty-free access into
the United States for specified quantities of certain agricultural
products of Israel, each time for an additional 1-year period.
10. On November 8, 2018, the United States entered into an agreement
with Israel to extend the period that the 2004 Agreement is in force
through December 31, 2019, and to allow for further negotiations on an
agreement to replace the 2004 Agreement.
11. Pursuant to section 4(b) of the USIFTA Act, I have determined that
it is necessary, in order to maintain the general level of reciprocal
and mutually advantageous concessions with respect to Israel provided
for by the USIFTA, to provide duty-free access into the United States
through the close of December 31, 2019, for specified quantities of
certain agricultural products of Israel, as provided in Annex I of this
proclamation.
12. Section 915(b) of the Trade Facilitation and Trade Enforcement Act
of 2015 (the ``TFTEA'') (19 U.S.C. 4454(b)) authorizes the President to
provide preferential treatment for eligible articles imported directly
from Nepal into the customs territory of the United States.
13. In Proclamation 9555 of December 15, 2016, the President determined,
taking into account the factors specified in section 915(b)(1)(B) of the
TFTEA, that Nepal met the eligibility requirements of that section.
Accordingly, and after receiving advice from the United States
International Trade Commission (the ``Commission'') in accordance with
section 503(e) of the Trade Act (19 U.S.C. 2463(e)), the President
determined to designate certain articles as eligible for duty-free
treatment when imported from Nepal pursuant to section 915(c)(2)(A)(iv)
of the TFTEA.
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14. Pursuant to section 604 of the Trade Act (19 U.S.C. 2483), I have
determined that it is appropriate to update the list of programs under
which special tariff treatment may be provided, and the programs'
corresponding symbols, found in general note 3(c)(i) of the HTS in order
to reflect more clearly the tariff preference for certain products of
Nepal and the symbol of that program.
15. Proclamation 8894 of October 29, 2012, implemented the United
States-Panama Trade Promotion Agreement (the ``PATPA'') with respect to
the United States. Section 201(a) of the United States-Panama Trade
Promotion Agreement Implementation Act (the ``PATPA Act'') (Public Law
112-43, 125 Stat. 497, 501), authorizes the President to proclaim such
modifications or continuation of any duty, such continuation of duty-
free or excise treatment, or such additional duties, as the President
determines to be necessary or appropriate to carry out or apply Article
3.28 of the PATPA, among other portions of that agreement.
16. Sections 500, 514, and 625 of the Tariff Act of 1930 (19 U.S.C.
1500, 1514, and 1625) grant U.S. Customs and Border Protection (``CBP'')
authority to determine the tariff classification of articles that have
entered, or will enter, the commerce of the United States. In 2017, CBP
changed the classification of certain guayabera-style shirts subject to
Article 3.28 of the PATPA.
17. In order to ensure the continuation of duty-free treatment for
originating guayabera-style shirts subject to Article 3.28 of the PATPA,
and in accordance with section 201 of the PATPA Act, I have determined
that it is necessary and appropriate to modify the HTS to carry out the
duty reductions previously proclaimed.
18. Proclamation 6821 of September 12, 1995, established a tariff-rate
quota on certain tobacco and eliminated tariffs on certain other tobacco
by adding additional U.S. note 5 and various subheadings to chapter 24
of the HTS. Additional U.S. note 5 to chapter 24 of the HTS provides
that the tariff-rate quota applies to the aggregate quantity of tobacco
entered, or withdrawn from warehouse for consumption, under enumerated
HTS subheadings from specified countries or areas, except that the
tariff-rate quota does not apply to smoking tobacco unless it is
manufactured for use in cigarettes.
19. Proclamation 8771 of December 29, 2011, pursuant to the authority
provided in section 1206(a) of the Omnibus Trade and Competitiveness Act
of 1988 (the ``1988 Act'') (19 U.S.C. 3006(a)), modified the HTS to
reflect amendments to the International Convention on the Harmonized
Commodity Description and Coding System (the ``Convention'').
20. HTS subheading 2403.11.00, covering water pipe tobacco that is not
used in cigarettes, was incorrectly added to the subheadings enumerated
in additional U.S. note 5 to chapter 24. I have determined, in
accordance with section 604 of the Trade Act, that a modification to the
HTS is needed to correct this technical error.
21. In accordance with my direction, the United States Trade
Representative announced in the Federal Register notice of September 21,
2018, 83 FR 47974 (the ``USTR Notice''), his determination to modify the
action
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taken in the Section 301 Action: China's Acts, Policies, and Practices
Related to Technology Transfer, Intellectual Property, and Innovation by
imposing additional duties on products of China classified in the full
and partial HTS subheadings set out in Annex A of that notice. The full
and partial subheadings covered by the USTR Notice include HTS
subheading 2009.89.60.
22. Subsequently, Proclamation 9813 of October 30, 2018, divided HTS
subheading 2009.89.60 into two new subheadings, 2009.89.65 and
2009.89.70, in order to provide that several countries should no longer
be treated as beneficiary developing countries with respect to one or
more eligible articles for purposes of the Generalized System of
Preferences. In order to maintain the scope of the modification to the
Section 301 action announced in the USTR Notice, and in accordance with
section 604 of the Trade Act, I have determined that it is necessary to
modify U.S. note 20(f) to subchapter III of chapter 99 of the HTS.
23. The Miscellaneous Tariff Bill Act of 2018 (Public Law 115-239, 132
Stat. 2451), enacted on September 13, 2018, and effective October 13,
2018, created three headings in the HTS, 9902.01.15, 9902.01.16, and
9902.01.17, that refer to articles provided for in subheading
2009.89.60. As a result of the division of that subheading into two new
subheadings in Proclamation 9813, those articles are now provided for in
2009.89.70. In accordance with section 604 of the Trade Act, I have
determined that it is necessary to amend headings 9902.01.15,
9902.01.16, and 9902.01.17 of the HTS to reflect the correct new
subheading.
24. On June 30, 2007, the United States signed the United States-Korea
Free Trade Agreement (the ``KORUS''). The Congress approved the KORUS in
section 101(a) of the United States-Korea Free Trade Agreement
Implementation Act (the ``KORUS Act'') (Public Law 112-41, 125 Stat.
428).
25. Proclamation 8783 of March 6, 2012, implemented the KORUS with
respect to the United States and, pursuant to section 201 of the KORUS
Act, incorporated in the HTS the tariff modifications necessary or
appropriate to carry out the staged reductions in duty that the
President determined to be necessary or appropriate to carry out or
apply Articles 2.3, 2.5, and 2.6 of the KORUS, and the schedule of duty
reductions with respect to Korea set forth in Annex 2-B, Annex 4-B, and
Annex 22-A of the KORUS.
26. Section 201(b) of the KORUS Act (125 Stat. 433) authorizes the
President, subject to the consultation and layover requirements of
section 104 (125 Stat. 431-32), to proclaim such modifications or
continuation of any duty, such modifications as the United States may
agree to with Korea regarding the staging of any duty treatment set
forth in Annex 2-B of the KORUS, such continuation of duty-free or
excise treatment, or such additional duties, as the President determines
to be necessary or appropriate to maintain the general level of
reciprocal and mutually advantageous concessions with respect to Korea
provided for by the KORUS.
27. The United States and Korea have agreed to modify the KORUS by
modifying the staging of duty treatment for specific goods of Korea. I
have determined that modification of the tariff treatment set forth in
Proclamation 8783 is therefore necessary or appropriate to maintain the
general level of reciprocal and mutually advantageous concessions with
respect to Korea provided for by the KORUS, and to carry out the
agreement with Korea modifying the staging of duty treatment for
specific goods.
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28. On June 13, 2018, in accordance with section 104 of the KORUS Act,
the United States Trade Representative submitted a report to the
Committee on Finance of the Senate and the Committee on Ways and Means
of the House of Representatives that set forth the proposed
modifications to the duties for specific goods of Korea under the KORUS.
The consultation and layover period specified in section 104 expired on
August 11, 2018.
29. Section 1206(a) of the 1988 Act (19 U.S.C. 3006(a)) authorizes the
President to proclaim modifications to the HTS based on the
recommendations of the Commission under section 1205 of the 1988 Act (19
U.S.C. 3005) if he determines that the modifications are in conformity
with United States obligations under the Convention and do not run
counter to the national economic interest of the United States.
30. In Proclamation 9771 of July 30, 2018, pursuant to the authority
provided in section 1206(a) of the 1988 Act, the President modified the
HTS to reflect a small number of amendments to the Convention.
31. In order to ensure the continuation of staged reductions in rates of
duty for originating goods of Korea as provided in Proclamation 8783,
under tariff categories that were modified in Proclamation 9771 to
reflect the amendments to the Convention, I have determined that
additional modifications to the HTS are necessary or appropriate.
32. Proclamation 7971 of December 22, 2005, implemented the United
States-Morocco Free Trade Agreement (the ``USMFTA'') with respect to the
United States and, pursuant to the United States-Morocco Free Trade
Agreement Implementation Act (Public Law 108-302, 118 Stat. 1103) (the
``USMFTA Act''), incorporated in the HTS the tariff modifications and
rules of origin necessary or appropriate to carry out the USMFTA.
33. Section 203 of the USMFTA Act (118 Stat. 1109-15) provides rules for
determining whether goods imported into the United States originate in
the territory of Morocco and thus are eligible for the tariff and other
treatment contemplated under the USMFTA. Section 203(j)(2)(B)(i) of the
USMFTA Act (118 Stat. 1115) authorizes the President to proclaim, as a
part of the HTS, the rules of origin set out in the USMFTA, and to
proclaim modifications to such previously proclaimed rules of origin,
subject to the consultation and layover requirements of section 104 of
the USMFTA Act (118 Stat. 1106).
34. The United States and Morocco have agreed to modify certain USMFTA
rules of origin and to apply the modified rules to their bilateral
trade. On November 21, 2017, in accordance with section 104 of USMFTA
Act, the United States Trade Representative submitted a report to the
Committee on Finance of the Senate and the Committee on Ways and Means
of the House of Representatives that set forth the proposed
modifications to specific textile and apparel rules of origin of the
USMFTA incorporated in the HTS. The consultation and layover period
specified in section 104 expired on January 20, 2018.
35. In order to reflect the agreement between the United States and
Morocco related to USMFTA rules of origin, I have determined that it is
necessary to modify the HTS.
36. Section 604 of the Trade Act (19 U.S.C. 2483) authorizes the
President to embody in the HTS the substance of the relevant provisions
of that Act,
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and of other acts affecting import treatment, and actions thereunder,
including removal, modification, continuance, or imposition of any rate
of duty or other import restriction.
NOW, THEREFORE, I, DONALD J. TRUMP, President of the United States of
America, acting under the authority vested in me by the Constitution and
the laws of the United States of America, including section 506A(a)(3)
of the Trade Act (19 U.S.C. 2466a(a)(3)); section 4(b) of the USIFTA Act
(19 U.S.C. 2112 note); section 201(a) of the PATPA Act (125 Stat. 501);
section 1206(a) of the 1988 Act (19 U.S.C. 3006(a)); section 201(b) of
the KORUS Act (125 Stat. 433); section 203(j) of the USMFTA Act (118
Stat. 1115); and section 604 of the Trade Act (19 U.S.C. 2483), do
proclaim that:
(1) The designation of Mauritania as a beneficiary sub-Saharan
African country for purposes of section 506A of the Trade Act is
terminated, effective January 1, 2019.
(2) In order to reflect in the HTS that beginning January 1, 2019,
Mauritania shall no longer be designated as a beneficiary sub-Saharan
African country, general note 16(a) to the HTS is modified by deleting
``Islamic Republic of Mauritania'' from the list of beneficiary sub-
Saharan African countries.
(3) The modification to the HTS set forth in paragraphs (1) and (2)
of this proclamation shall be effective with respect to articles that
are entered for consumption, or withdrawn from warehouse for
consumption, on or after January 1, 2019.
(4) In order to implement United States tariff commitments under the
2004 Agreement through December 31, 2019, the HTS is modified as
provided in Annex I of this proclamation.
(5) The modifications to the HTS set forth in Annex I of this
proclamation shall be effective with respect to eligible agricultural
products of Israel that are entered for consumption, or withdrawn from
warehouse for consumption, on or after January 1, 2019.
(6) The provisions of subchapter VIII of chapter 99 of the HTS, as
modified by Annex I of this proclamation, shall continue in effect
through December 31, 2019.
(7) In order to reflect the tariff preference for certain products
from Nepal, the HTS is modified by adding ``Nepal Preference
Program.........NP'' after ``United States-Panama Trade Promotion
Agreement Implementation Act.........PA'' in general note 3(c)(i). The
modification set forth in this paragraph shall be effective with respect
to goods that are entered for consumption, or withdrawn from warehouse
for consumption, on or after January 1, 2019, and shall continue in
effect through December 31, 2025.
(8) In order to provide for previously proclaimed duty-free
treatment for originating guayabera-style shirts under the PATPA, the
HTS is modified by deleting ``heading 6205 or 6206'' and by inserting in
lieu thereof ``heading 6205, 6206, or 6211'' in U.S. note 41 to
subchapter XXII of chapter 98. The modification set forth in this
paragraph shall be effective with respect to goods that are entered for
consumption, or withdrawn from warehouse for consumption, on or after
January 1, 2019.
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(9) In order to correct a technical error in the administration of a
tobacco tariff-rate quota, additional U.S. note 5(a) to chapter 24 is
modified by deleting ``2403.11.00''. The modification set forth in this
paragraph shall be effective with respect to goods that are entered for
consumption, or withdrawn from warehouse for consumption, on or after
January 1, 2019.
(10) In order to maintain the scope of the modification of the
Section 301 action, U.S. note 20(f) to subchapter III of chapter 99 of
the HTS is modified by deleting ``2009.89.60'' and inserting
``2009.89.65'' and ``2009.89.70'' in numerical sequence. The
modification set forth in this paragraph shall be effective with respect
to goods that are entered for consumption, or withdrawn from warehouse
for consumption, on or after November 1, 2018.
(11) In order to reflect modifications to certain HTS subheadings
made in Proclamation 9813 and to provide the intended tariff treatment
under the Miscellaneous Tariff Bill of 2018, headings 9902.01.15,
9902.01.16, and 9902.01.17 of the HTS are each amended by deleting
``subheading 2009.89.60'' and inserting ``subheading 2009.89.70'' in
lieu thereof. The modification set forth in this paragraph shall be
effective with respect to goods that are entered for consumption, or
withdrawn from warehouse for consumption, on or after November 1, 2018.
(12) In order to modify the staging of duty treatment for specific
goods of Korea under the terms of general note 33 to the HTS:
(a) the tariff treatment set forth in Proclamation 8783 with respect to
subheadings 8704.21.00, 8704.22.50, 8704.23.00, 8704.31.00, 8704.32.00, and
8704.90.00 is terminated, effective with respect to goods that are entered
for consumption, or withdrawn from warehouse for consumption, on or after
January 1, 2019;
(b) in the Rates of Duty 1-Special subcolumn of column 1 for subheadings
8704.21.00, 8704.22.50, 8704.23.00, 8704.31.00, 8704.32.00, and 8704.90.00,
the rate of duty ``25% (KR)'' shall continue in effect through December 31,
2040; and
(c) effective with respect to goods that are entered for consumption, or
withdrawn from warehouse for consumption, on or after January 1, 2041,
subheadings 8704.21.00, 8704.22.50, 8704.23.00, 8704.31.00, 8704.32.00, and
8704.90.00 are hereby modified by inserting, in the Rates of Duty 1-Special
subcolumn of column 1 in the parenthetical expression following the
``Free'' rate of duty, the symbol ``KR''.
(13) In order to provide for the continuation of previously
proclaimed staged duty reductions in the Rates of Duty 1-Special
subcolumn for originating goods of Korea under the KORUS that are
classifiable in the provisions modified by Annex III of Proclamation
9771 and entered for consumption, or withdrawn from warehouse for
consumption, on or after each of the dates specified in Proclamation
9771, the HTS is modified as follows:
(a) effective January 1, 2019, the rate of duty in the HTS set forth in the
Rate of Duty 1-Special subcolumn for each of the HTS subheadings enumerated
in Annex II of this proclamation shall be modified by inserting in such
subcolumn for each subheading the rate of duty specified for such
subheading in the table column ``2019'' before the symbol ``KR'' in
parentheses; and
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(b) for each of the subsequent dated table columns, the rates of duty in
such subcolumn for such subheadings set forth before the symbol ``KR'' in
parentheses are deleted and the rates of duty for such dated table column
are inserted in each enumerated subheading in lieu thereof.
(14) In order to implement agreed amendments to certain textile
rules of origin under the USMFTA, general note 27 to the HTS is modified
as set forth in Annex III of this proclamation. The modifications set
forth in Annex III of this proclamation shall enter into effect on the
first day of the month following the date the United States Trade
Representative announces in a notice published in the Federal Register
that Morocco has completed its applicable domestic procedures to give
effect to corresponding modifications to be applied to goods of the
United States.
(15) Any provisions of previous proclamations and Executive Orders
that are inconsistent with the actions taken in this proclamation are
superseded to the extent of such inconsistency.
IN WITNESS WHEREOF, I have hereunto set my hand this twenty-first day of
December, in the year of our Lord two thousand eighteen, and of the
Independence of the United States of America the two hundred and forty-
third.
DONALD J. TRUMP
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Proclamation 9835 of December 31, 2018
National Slavery and Human Trafficking Prevention Month, 2019
By the President of the United States of America
A Proclamation
Human trafficking is a modern form of slavery. It is not enough merely
to denounce this horrific assault on human dignity; we must actively
work to prevent and end this barbaric exploitation of innocent victims.
During National Slavery and Human Trafficking Prevention Month, we
pledge to continue the battle to abolish modern slavery and restore the
lives of those affected by human trafficking.
Human trafficking harms adults and children of all ages and
demographics. Through force, fraud, and coercion, traffickers push their
victims into demeaning forms of abuse, including domestic servitude and
commercial sexual exploitation. These crimes often remain hidden because
victims are reluctant to seek help for a variety of reasons, including
language barriers, fear of traffickers and law enforcement, and lack of
trust. Human trafficking destroys precious lives and threatens our
Nation's security, public health, and the rule of law. It is a scourge
on the global community.
We are morally obligated to confront and defeat the abhorrent practice
of human trafficking, and I am keeping my pledge to take aggressive
action. In February of 2017, I signed an Executive Order to dismantle
transnational criminal organizations that traffic and exploit people. I
have made it a top priority to fully secure our Nation's Southwest
border, including through the continued construction of a physical wall,
so that we can stop human trafficking and stem the flow of deadly drugs
and criminals into our country. And my Administration is negotiating
tough forced-labor provisions in our new trade agreements, including in
the United States-Mexico-Canada Agreement, or USMCA.
In April of 2018, I was proud to sign into law the ``Allow States and
Victims to Fight Online Sex Trafficking Act of 2017'', landmark
legislation to fight online sex trafficking. This legislation makes it
easier to take legal action against individuals who use websites to
facilitate sex trafficking, helping victims seek justice against the
websites that profit from their exploitation. It also clarifies that
those who benefit from knowingly assisting, supporting, or facilitating
an act of sex trafficking are in violation of Federal law.
At my direction, Federal departments and agencies are ensuring full
enforcement of our laws so that those who seek to exploit our people and
break our laws receive the full measure of justice they deserve. In 2017
alone, the Department of Justice secured convictions against more than
500 defendants in human trafficking cases and the Federal Bureau of
Investigation dismantled more than 42 criminal enterprises engaged in
child sex trafficking. The Department of Homeland Security initiated
more than 800 human trafficking cases, resulting in at least 1,500
arrests and 530 convictions. The Department of Health and Human Services
modernized the National Human Trafficking Hotline. The Department of
Transportation recently established an Advisory Committee on Human
Trafficking to assist
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State and local transportation stakeholders in developing best practices
for combating human trafficking. And my Interagency Task Force to
Monitor and Combat Trafficking in Persons is working tirelessly to
prosecute traffickers and protect human trafficking victims. The task
force has also enhanced collaboration with other nations, businesses,
and survivors of human trafficking.
Under my Administration, the Federal Government will continue to play a
leading role in the fight against human trafficking. But all Americans
can help in this effort by recognizing key indicators that can
potentially save a life. Public awareness and education are critical,
especially for those most likely to encounter perpetrators of
enslavement and their victims, such as healthcare professionals, law
enforcement officers, social services providers, and educators. Through
the Department of Homeland Security's Blue Campaign, citizens can learn
to identify victims, report suspected instances of trafficking, and
bring those who exploit others to justice.
As a Nation, we cherish and uphold the notion that all people are
created with inherent dignity and entitled to life, liberty, and the
pursuit of happiness. Human trafficking and enslavement robs victims of
these God-given endowments. Modern slavery in all its manifestations is
a blight on humanity and an affront to our fundamental values. We will
not rest until we eradicate this evil.
NOW, THEREFORE, I, DONALD J. TRUMP, President of the United States of
America, by virtue of the authority vested in me by the Constitution and
the laws of the United States, do hereby proclaim January 2019 as
National Slavery and Human Trafficking Prevention Month, culminating in
the annual observation of National Freedom Day on February 1, 2019. I
call upon industry associations, law enforcement, private businesses,
faith-based and other organizations of civil society, schools, families,
and all Americans to recognize our vital roles in ending all forms of
modern slavery and to observe this month with appropriate programs and
activities aimed at ending and preventing all forms of human
trafficking.
IN WITNESS WHEREOF, I have hereunto set my hand this thirty-first day of
December, in the year of our Lord two thousand eighteen, and of the
Independence of the United States of America the two hundred and forty-
third.
DONALD J. TRUMP
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EXECUTIVE ORDERS
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Executive Order 13820 of January 3, 2018
Termination of Presidential Advisory Commission on Election Integrity
By the authority vested in me as President by the Constitution and the
laws of the United States of America, it is hereby ordered as follows:
Section 1. Executive Order 13799 of May 11, 2017 (Establishment of
Presidential Advisory Commission on Election Integrity), is hereby
revoked, and the Presidential Advisory Commission on Election Integrity
is accordingly terminated.
Sec. 2. General Provisions. (a) Nothing in this order shall be construed
to impair or otherwise affect:
(i) the authority granted by law to an executive department, agency, or the
head thereof; or
(ii) the functions of the Director of the Office of Management and Budget
relating to budgetary, administrative, or legislative proposals.
(b) This order shall be implemented consistent with applicable law
and subject to the availability of appropriations.
(c) This order is not intended to, and does not, create any right or
benefit, substantive or procedural, enforceable at law or in equity by
any party (other than by the United States) against the United States,
its departments, agencies, or entities, its officers, employees, or
agents, or any other person.
DONALD J. TRUMP
The White House,
January 3, 2018.
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Executive Order 13821 of January 8, 2018
Streamlining and Expediting Requests to Locate Broadband Facilities in
Rural America
By the authority vested in me as President by the Constitution and the
laws of the United States of America, and in order to promote better
access to broadband internet service in rural America, it is hereby
ordered as follows:
Section 1. Policy. Americans need access to reliable, affordable
broadband internet service to succeed in today's information-driven,
global economy. Currently, too many American citizens and businesses
still lack access to this basic tool of modern economic connectivity.
This problem is particularly acute in rural America, and it hinders the
ability of rural American communities to increase economic prosperity;
attract new businesses; enhance job growth; extend the reach of
affordable, high-quality healthcare; enrich student learning with
digital tools; and facilitate access to the digital marketplace.
It shall therefore be the policy of the executive branch to use all
viable tools to accelerate the deployment and adoption of affordable,
reliable, modern high-speed broadband connectivity in rural America,
including rural homes, farms, small businesses, manufacturing and
production sites, tribal communities, transportation systems, and
healthcare and education facilities.
To implement this policy and enable sustainable rural broadband
infrastructure projects, executive departments and agencies (agencies)
should seek to reduce barriers to capital investment, remove obstacles
to broadband services, and more efficiently employ Government resources.
Among other actions, the executive branch will continue its
implementation of section 6409 of the Middle Class Tax Relief and Job
Creation Act of 2012 (Public Law 112-96) (``section 6409''), which
requires, among other things, that the General Services Administration
(GSA) develop a common form and master contract for wireless facility
sitings on buildings and other property owned by the Federal Government.
These documents enable the Federal Government to process wireless
facility siting requests more efficiently and will also provide
additional predictability regarding the availability of locations for
asset installation to installers of wireless broadband facilities.
Sec. 2. Reviewing Requests to Locate Broadband Facilities on Federal
Real Property. (a) Within 180 days of the date of this order, the
Administrator of General Services (Administrator), in coordination with
the heads of Federal property managing agencies, shall evaluate the
effectiveness of the GSA Common Form Application for use in streamlining
and expediting the processing and review of requests to locate broadband
facilities on Federal real property.
(b) As part of this evaluation, the Administrator shall determine
whether any revisions to the GSA Common Form Application are appropriate
and, to the extent consistent with law, shall begin implementation of
any such revisions.
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(c) In furtherance of section 6409, all applicants and Federal
property managing agencies shall use the GSA Common Form Application for
wireless service antenna structure siting developed by the Administrator
for requests to locate broadband facilities on Federal property. Federal
property managing agencies shall expeditiously review and approve such
requests unless an approval would negatively affect performance of the
agency's mission or otherwise not be in the best interests of the United
States.
(d) Within 180 days of the date of this order, and on a quarterly
basis thereafter, all Federal property managing agencies shall report to
the GSA regarding their required use of the Common Form Application, the
number of Common Form Applications received, the percentage approved,
the percentage rejected, the basis for any rejection, and the number of
working days each application was pending before being approved or
rejected. Each report shall include the number of applications received,
approved, and rejected within the preceding quarter.
(e) Ninety days after the date of this order, and on a quarterly
basis thereafter, the Administrator shall prepare and provide to the
Director of the Office of Management and Budget (Director) an aggregated
summary report detailing results from the reports submitted under
subsection (d) of this section. Not later than 1 year from the date of
this order, the Administrator shall recommend to the Director
improvements to the Common Form Application needed to further the
purposes of this order.
Sec. 3. Definitions. As used in this order:
(a) The term ``Federal property managing agencies'' means agencies
that have custody and control of, or responsibility for managing,
Federal lands, buildings, and rights of way, federally assisted
highways, and tribal lands.
(b) The term ``Federal real property'' has the same meaning as that
term has in Executive Order 13327 of February 4, 2004 (Federal Real
Property Asset Management).
Sec. 4. General Provisions. (a) Nothing in this order shall be construed
to impair or otherwise affect:
(i) the authority granted by law to an executive department or agency, or
the head thereof; or
(ii) the functions of the Director relating to budgetary, administrative,
or legislative proposals.
(b) This order shall be implemented consistent with applicable law
and subject to the availability of appropriations.
(c) This order is not intended to, and does not, create any right or
benefit, substantive or procedural, enforceable at law or in equity by
any party against the United States, its departments, agencies, or
entities, its officers, employees, or agents, or any other person.
DONALD J. TRUMP
The White House,
January 8, 2018.
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Executive Order 13822 of January 9, 2018
Supporting Our Veterans During Their Transition From Uniformed Service
to Civilian Life
By the authority vested in me as President by the Constitution and the
laws of the United States of America, it is hereby ordered as follows:
Section 1. Policy. It is the policy of the United States to support the
health and well-being of uniformed service members and veterans. After
serving our Nation, veterans deserve long, fulfilling civilian lives.
Accordingly, our Government must improve mental healthcare and access to
suicide prevention resources available to veterans, particularly during
the critical 1-year period following the transition from uniformed
service to civilian life. Most veterans' experience in uniform increases
their resilience and broadens the skills they bring to the civilian
workforce. Unfortunately, in some cases within the first year following
transition, some veterans can have difficulties reintegrating into
civilian life after their military experiences and some tragically take
their own lives. Veterans, in their first year of separation from
uniformed service, experience suicide rates approximately two times
higher than the overall veteran suicide rate. To help prevent these
tragedies, all veterans should have seamless access to high-quality
mental healthcare and suicide prevention resources as they transition,
with an emphasis on the 1-year period following separation.
Sec. 2. Implementation. (a) In furtherance of the policy described in
section 1 of this order, I hereby direct the Secretary of Defense, the
Secretary of Veterans Affairs, and the Secretary of Homeland Security to
collaborate to address the complex challenges faced by our transitioning
uniformed service members and veterans.
(b) Within 60 days of the date of this order, the Secretary of
Defense, the Secretary of Veterans Affairs, and the Secretary of
Homeland Security shall submit to the President, through the Assistant
to the President for Domestic Policy, a Joint Action Plan that describes
concrete actions to provide, to the extent consistent with law, seamless
access to mental health treatment and suicide prevention resources for
transitioning uniformed service members in the year following discharge,
separation, or retirement.
(c) Within 180 days of the date of this order, the Secretary of
Defense, the Secretary of Veterans Affairs, and the Secretary of
Homeland Security shall submit to the President, through the Assistant
to the President for Domestic Policy, a status report on the
implementation of the Joint Action Plan and how the proposed reforms
have been effective in improving mental health treatment for all
transitioning uniformed service members and veterans. The report shall
include:
(i) preliminary progress of reforms implemented by the Joint Action Plan;
(ii) any additional reforms that could help further address the problems
that obstruct veterans' access to resources and continuous mental
healthcare treatment, including any suggestions for legislative and
regulatory reforms; and
(iii) a timeline describing next steps and the results anticipated from
continued and additional reforms.
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Sec. 3. General Provisions. (a) Nothing in this order shall be construed
to impair or otherwise affect:
(i) the authority granted by law to an executive department or agency, or
the head thereof; or
(ii) the functions of the Director of the Office of Management and Budget
relating to budgetary, administrative, or legislative proposals.
(b) This order shall be implemented consistent with applicable law
and subject to the availability of appropriations.
(c) This order is not intended to, and does not, create any right or
benefit, substantive or procedural, enforceable at law or in equity by
any party against the United States, its departments, agencies, or
entities, its officers, employees, or agents, or any other person.
DONALD J. TRUMP
The White House,
January 9, 2018.
Executive Order 13823 of January 30, 2018
Protecting America Through Lawful Detention of Terrorists
By the authority vested in me as President by the Constitution and the
laws of the United States of America, it is hereby ordered as follows:
Section 1. Findings. (a) Consistent with long-standing law of war
principles and applicable law, the United States may detain certain
persons captured in connection with an armed conflict for the duration
of the conflict.
(b) Following the terrorist attacks of September 11, 2001, the 2001
Authorization for Use of Military Force (AUMF) and other authorities
authorized the United States to detain certain persons who were a part
of or substantially supported al-Qa'ida, the Taliban, or associated
forces engaged in hostilities against the United States or its coalition
partners. Today, the United States remains engaged in an armed conflict
with al-Qa'ida, the Taliban, and associated forces, including with the
Islamic State of Iraq and Syria.
(c) The detention operations at the U.S. Naval Station
Guant[aacute]namo Bay are legal, safe, humane, and conducted consistent
with United States and international law.
(d) Those operations are continuing given that a number of the
remaining individuals at the detention facility are being prosecuted in
military commissions, while others must be detained to protect against
continuing, significant threats to the security of the United States, as
determined by periodic reviews.
(e) Given that some of the current detainee population represent the
most difficult and dangerous cases from among those historically
detained at the facility, there is significant reason for concern
regarding their reengagement in hostilities should they have the
opportunity.
Sec. 2. Status of Detention Facilities at U.S. Naval Station
Guant[aacute]namo Bay. (a) Section 3 of Executive Order 13492 of January
22, 2009 (Review
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and Disposition of Individuals Detained at the Guant[aacute]namo Bay
Naval Base and Closure of Detention Facilities), ordering the closure of
detention facilities at U.S. Naval Station Guant[aacute]namo Bay, is
hereby revoked.
(b) Detention operations at U.S. Naval Station Guant[aacute]namo Bay
shall continue to be conducted consistent with all applicable United
States and international law, including the Detainee Treatment Act of
2005.
(c) In addition, the United States may transport additional
detainees to U.S. Naval Station Guant[aacute]namo Bay when lawful and
necessary to protect the Nation.
(d) Within 90 days of the date of this order, the Secretary of
Defense shall, in consultation with the Secretary of State, the Attorney
General, the Secretary of Homeland Security, the Director of National
Intelligence, and the heads of any other appropriate executive
departments and agencies as determined by the Secretary of Defense,
recommend policies to the President regarding the disposition of
individuals captured in connection with an armed conflict, including
policies governing transfer of individuals to U.S. Naval Station
Guant[aacute]namo Bay.
(e) Unless charged in or subject to a judgment of conviction by a
military commission, any detainees transferred to U.S. Naval Station
Guant[aacute]namo Bay after the date of this order shall be subject to
the procedures for periodic review established in Executive Order 13567
of March 7, 2011 (Periodic Review of Individuals Detained at
Guant[aacute]namo Bay Naval Station Pursuant to the Authorization for
Use of Military Force), to determine whether continued law of war
detention is necessary to protect against a significant threat to the
security of the United States.
Sec. 3. Rules of Construction. (a) Nothing in this order shall prevent
the Secretary of Defense from transferring any individual away from the
U.S. Naval Station Guant[aacute]namo Bay when appropriate, including to
effectuate an order affecting the disposition of that individual issued
by a court or competent tribunal of the United States having lawful
jurisdiction.
(b) Nothing in this order shall be construed to affect existing law
or authorities relating to the detention of United States citizens,
lawful permanent residents of the United States, or any persons who are
captured or arrested in the United States.
(c) Nothing in this order shall prevent the Attorney General from,
as appropriate, investigating, detaining, and prosecuting a terrorist
subject to the criminal laws and jurisdiction of the United States.
Sec. 4. General Provisions. (a) Nothing in this order shall be construed
to impair or otherwise affect:
(i) the authority granted by law to an executive department or agency, or
the head thereof; or
(ii) the functions of the Director of the Office of Management and Budget
relating to budgetary, administrative, or legislative proposals.
(b) This order shall be implemented consistent with applicable law
and subject to the availability of appropriations.
(c) This order is not intended to, and does not, create any right or
benefit, substantive or procedural, enforceable at law or in equity by
any party
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against the United States, its departments, agencies, or entities, its
officers, employees, or agents, or any other person.
DONALD J. TRUMP
The White House,
January 30, 2018.
Executive Order 13824 of February 26, 2018
President's Council on Sports, Fitness, and Nutrition
By the authority vested in me as President by the Constitution and the
laws of the United States of America, and to promote the economic,
academic, and social benefits of youth sports, fitness, and nutrition,
it is hereby ordered as follows:
Section 1. Revocation. Executive Order 13545 of June 22, 2010, is hereby
revoked.
Sec. 2. Amendment. Executive Order 13265 of June 6, 2002, is hereby
amended as follows:
(a) The title is revised to read as follows: ``President's Council
on Sports, Fitness, and Nutrition.''
(b) The preamble is revised to replace the phrase, ``President's
Council on Physical Fitness and Sports'' with ``President's Council on
Sports, Fitness, and Nutrition.''
(c) Sections 1 through 5 are revised to read as follows:
``Section 1. Purpose. My Administration recognizes the benefits of youth
sports participation, physical activity, and a nutritious diet in
helping create habits that support a healthy lifestyle and improve the
overall health of the American people. My Administration therefore aims
to expand and encourage youth sports participation, and to promote the
overall physical fitness, health, and nutrition of all Americans.
Good health, including physical activity and proper nutrition, supports
Americans', particularly children's, well-being, growth, and
development. Participating in sports allows children to experience the
connection between effort and success, and it enhances their academic,
economic, and social prospects. Many of America's leaders attribute
their lifetime achievements to lessons learned through sports
participation and athletic activity. Additionally, youth sports help
working parents and guardians by providing their children opportunities
to engage in productive, positive activities outside of school.
Unfortunately, during the past decade youth participation in team sports
has declined. As of 2016, only 37 percent of children played team sports
on a regular basis, down from 45 percent in 2008. Particularly troubling
is that sports participation disproportionately lags among young girls
and children who are from economically distressed areas.
Sec. 2. Policy. (a) The Secretary of Health and Human Services
(Secretary), in carrying out the Secretary's responsibilities for public
health and human
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services, shall develop a national strategy to expand children's
participation in youth sports, encourage regular physical activity,
including active play, and promote good nutrition for all Americans.
This national strategy shall focus on children and youth in communities
with below-average sports participation and communities with limited
access to athletic facilities or recreational areas. Through this
national strategy, the Secretary shall seek to:
(i) increase awareness of the benefits of participation in sports and
regular physical activity, as well as the importance of good nutrition;
(ii) promote private and public sector strategies to increase participation
in sports, encourage regular physical activity, and improve nutrition;
(iii) develop metrics that gauge youth sports participation and physical
activity to inform efforts that will improve participation in sports and
regular physical activity among young Americans; and
(iv) establish a national and local strategy to recruit volunteers who will
encourage and support youth participation in sports and regular physical
activity, through coaching, mentoring, teaching, or administering athletic
and nutritional programs.
Sec. 3. The President's Council on Sports, Fitness, and Nutrition. (a)
There is hereby established the President's Council on Sports, Fitness,
and Nutrition (Council).
(b) The Council shall be composed of up to 30 members recommended by
the Secretary and appointed by the President. Members shall serve for a
term of 2 years, shall be eligible for reappointment, and may continue
to serve after the expiration of their terms until the appointment of a
successor. The President may designate one or more of the members as
Chair or Vice Chair.
Sec. 4. Functions of the Council. (a) The Council shall advise the
President, through the Secretary, concerning progress made in carrying
out the provisions of this order and shall recommend to the President,
through the Secretary, actions to accelerate such progress.
(b) The Council shall recommend to the Secretary actions to expand
opportunities at the national, State, and local levels for participation
in sports and engagement in physical fitness and activity.
(c) The Council's performance of these functions shall take into
account the Department of Health and Human Services' Physical Activity
Guidelines for Americans, including consideration for youth with
disabilities.
Sec. 5. Administration. (a) Each executive department and agency shall,
to the extent permitted by law and subject to the availability of funds,
furnish such information and assistance to the Secretary and the Council
as they may request.
(b) The members of the Council shall serve without compensation for
their work on the Council. Members of the Council may, however, receive
travel expenses, including per diem in lieu of subsistence, as
authorized by law for persons serving intermittently in Government
service (5 U.S.C. 5701-5707).
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(c) To the extent permitted by law, the Secretary shall furnish the
Council with necessary staff, supplies, facilities, and other
administrative services. The expenses of the Council shall be paid from
funds available to the Secretary.
(d) The Secretary shall appoint an Executive Director of the Council
who shall serve as a liaison to the Secretary and the Advisor to the
President on matters and activities pertaining to the Council.
(e) The Council may, with the approval of the Secretary, establish
subcommittees as appropriate to aid in its work.
(f) The seal prescribed by Executive Order 10830 of July 24, 1959,
as amended, shall be modified to reflect the name of the Council as
established by this order.''
(d) Section 5 is relabeled as Section 6 and amended as follows:
(a) A new subsection (d) is added to read: ``Nothing in this order
shall be construed to impair or otherwise affect:
(i) the authority granted by law to an executive department or agency, or
the head thereof; or
(ii) the functions of the Director of the Office of Management and Budget
relating to budgetary, administrative, or legislative proposals.''
(b) A new subsection (e) is added to read: ``This order shall be
implemented consistent with applicable law and subject to the
availability of appropriations.''
(c) A new subsection (f) is added to read: ``This order is not
intended to, and does not, create any right or benefit, substantive or
procedural, enforceable at law or in equity by any party against the
United States, its departments, agencies, or entities, its officers,
employees, or agents, or any other person.''
DONALD J. TRUMP
The White House,
February 26, 2018.
Executive Order 13825 of March 1, 2018
2018 Amendments to the Manual for Courts-Martial, United States
By the authority vested in me as President by the Constitution and the
laws of the United States of America, including chapter 47 of title 10,
United States Code (Uniform Code of Military Justice (UCMJ), 10 U.S.C.
801-946), and in order to prescribe amendments to the Manual for Courts-
Martial, United States, prescribed by Executive Order 12473 of April 13,
1984, as amended, it is hereby ordered as follows:
Section 1. Part II, Part III, and Part IV of the Manual for Courts-
Martial, United States, are amended as described in Annex 1, which is
attached to and made a part of this order.
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Sec. 2. The amendments in Annex 1 shall take effect on the date of this
order, subject to the following:
(a) Nothing in Annex 1 shall be construed to make punishable any act
done or omitted prior to the date of this order that was not punishable
when done or omitted.
(b) Nothing in Annex 1 shall be construed to invalidate the
prosecution of any offense committed before the date of this order. The
maximum punishment for an offense committed before the date of this
order shall not exceed the maximum punishment in effect at the time of
the commission of such offense.
(c) Nothing in Annex 1 shall be construed to invalidate any
nonjudicial punishment proceeding, restraint, investigation, referral of
charges, trial in which arraignment occurred, or other action begun
prior to the date of this order, and any such nonjudicial punishment
proceeding, restraint, investigation, referral of charges, trial in
which arraignment occurred, or other action shall proceed in the same
manner and with the same effect as if the amendments in Annex 1 had not
been prescribed.
Sec. 3. (a) Pursuant to section 5542 of the Military Justice Act of 2016
(MJA), division E of the National Defense Authorization Act for Fiscal
Year 2017, Public Law 114-328, 130 Stat. 2000, 2967 (2016), except as
otherwise provided by the MJA or this order, the MJA shall take effect
on January 1, 2019.
(b) Nothing in the MJA shall be construed to make punishable any act
done or omitted prior to January 1, 2019, that was not punishable when
done or omitted.
(c) Nothing in title LX of the MJA shall be construed to invalidate
the prosecution of any offense committed before January 1, 2019. The
maximum punishment for an offense committed before January 1, 2019,
shall not exceed the maximum punishment in effect at the time of the
commission of such offense.
(d) Nothing in the MJA shall be construed to invalidate any
nonjudicial punishment proceeding, restraint, investigation, referral of
charges, trial in which arraignment occurred, or other action begun
prior to January 1, 2019. Except as otherwise provided in this order,
the MJA shall not apply in any case in which charges are referred to
trial by court-martial before January 1, 2019. Except as otherwise
provided in this order, proceedings in any such case shall be held in
the same manner and with the same effect as if the MJA had not been
enacted.
Sec. 4. The Manual for Courts-Martial, United States, as amended by
section 1 of this order, is amended as described in Annex 2, which is
attached to and made a part of this order.
Sec. 5. The amendments in Annex 2, including Appendix 12A, shall take
effect on January 1, 2019, subject to the following:
(a) Nothing in Annex 2 shall be construed to make punishable any act
done or omitted prior to January 1, 2019, that was not punishable when
done or omitted.
(b) Nothing in section 4 of Annex 2 shall be construed to invalidate
the prosecution of any offense committed before January 1, 2019. The
maximum punishment for an offense committed before January 1, 2019,
shall
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not exceed the maximum punishment in effect at the time of the
commission of such offense.
(c) Nothing in Annex 2 shall be construed to invalidate any
nonjudicial punishment proceeding, restraint, investigation, referral of
charges, trial in which arraignment occurred, or other action begun
prior to January 1, 2019. Except as otherwise provided in this order,
the amendments in Annex 2 shall not apply in any case in which charges
are referred to trial by court-martial before January 1, 2019. Except as
otherwise provided in this order, proceedings in any such case shall be
held in the same manner and with the same effect as if such amendments
had not been prescribed.
Sec. 6. (a) The amendments to Articles 2, 56(d), 58a, and 63 of the UCMJ
enacted by sections 5102, 5301, 5303, and 5327 of the MJA apply only to
cases in which all specifications allege offenses committed on or after
January 1, 2019.
(b) If the accused is found guilty of a specification alleging the
commission of one or more offenses before January 1, 2019, Article 60 of
the UCMJ, as in effect on the date of the earliest offense of which the
accused was found guilty, shall apply to the convening authority, in
addition to the suspending authority in Article 60a(c) as enacted by the
MJA, to the extent that Article 60:
(1) requires action by the convening authority on the sentence;
(2) permits action by the convening authority on findings;
(3) authorizes the convening authority to modify the findings and sentence
of a court-martial, dismiss any charge or specification by setting aside a
finding of guilty thereto, or change a finding of guilty to a charge or
specification to a finding of guilty to an offense that is a lesser
included offense of the offense stated in the charge or specification;
(4) authorizes the convening authority to order a proceeding in revision or
a rehearing; or
(5) authorizes the convening authority to approve, disapprove, commute, or
suspend a sentence in whole or in part.
Sec. 7. The amendment to Article 15 of the UCMJ enacted by section 5141
of the MJA shall apply to any nonjudicial punishment imposed on or after
January 1, 2019.
Sec. 8. The amendments to Articles 32 and 34 of the UCMJ enacted by
sections 5203 and 5205 of the MJA apply with respect to preliminary
hearings conducted and advice given on or after January 1, 2019.
Sec. 9. The amendments to Article 79 of the UCMJ enacted by section 5402
of the MJA and the amendments to Appendix 12A to the Manual for Courts-
Martial, United States, made by this order apply only to offenses
committed on or after January 1, 2019.
Sec. 10. Except as provided by Rule for Courts-Martial 902A, as
promulgated by Annex 2, any change to sentencing procedures:
(a) made by Articles 16(c)(2), 19(b), 25(d)(2) and (3), 39(a)(4),
53, 53a, or 56(c) of the UCMJ, as enacted by sections 5161, 5163, 5182,
5222, 5236, 5237, and 5301 of the MJA; or
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(b) included in Annex 2 in rules implementing those articles,
applies only to cases in which all specifications allege offenses
committed on or after January 1, 2019.
Sec. 11. The amendments to Article 146 of the UCMJ enacted by section
5521 of the MJA and the new Article 146a enacted by section 5522 of the
MJA shall take effect on the day after the report for fiscal year 2017
required by Article 146(c) of the UCMJ (as in effect before the MJA's
amendments) is submitted in accordance with Article 146(c)(1), but in no
event later than December 1, 2018.
Sec. 12. In accordance with Article 33 of the UCMJ, as amended by
section 5204 of the MJA, the Secretary of Defense, in consultation with
the Secretary of Homeland Security, will issue nonbinding guidance
regarding factors that commanders, convening authorities, staff judge
advocates, and judge advocates should take into account when exercising
their duties with respect to the disposition of charges and
specifications in the interest of justice and discipline under Articles
30 and 34 of the UCMJ. That guidance will take into account, with
appropriate consideration of military requirements, the principles
contained in official guidance of the Attorney General to attorneys for
the Federal Government with respect to the disposition of Federal
criminal cases in accordance with the principle of fair and evenhanded
administration of Federal criminal law.
DONALD J. TRUMP
The White House,
March 1, 2018.
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Executive Order 13826 of March 7, 2018
Federal Interagency Council on Crime Prevention and Improving Reentry
By the authority vested in me as President by the Constitution and the
laws of the United States of America, and in order to maximize the
impact of Federal Government resources to keep our communities safe, it
is hereby ordered as follows:
Section 1. Purpose. The Federal Government must reduce crime, enhance
public safety, and increase opportunity, thereby improving the lives of
all Americans. In 2016, the violent crime rate in the United States
increased by 3.4 percent, the largest single-year increase since 1991.
Additionally, in 2016, there were more than 17,000 murders and
nonnegligent manslaughters in the United States, a more than 20 percent
increase in just 2 years. The Department of Justice, alongside State,
local, and tribal law enforcement, has focused its efforts on the most
violent criminals. Preliminary statistics indicate that, in the last
year, the increase in the murder rate slowed and the violent crime rate
decreased.
To further improve public safety, we should aim not only to prevent
crime in the first place, but also to provide those who have engaged in
criminal activity with greater opportunities to lead productive lives.
The Federal Government can assist in breaking this cycle of crime
through a comprehensive strategy that addresses a range of issues,
including mental health, vocational training, job creation, after-school
programming, substance abuse, and mentoring. Incarceration is necessary
to improve public safety, but its effectiveness can be enhanced through
evidence-based rehabilitation programs. These efforts will lower
recidivism rates, ease incarcerated individuals' reentry into the
community, reduce future incarceration costs, and promote positive
social and economic outcomes.
Sec. 2. Policy. It is the policy of the United States to prioritize
efforts to prevent youths and adults from entering or reentering the
criminal justice system. While investigating crimes and prosecuting
perpetrators must remain the top priority of law enforcement, crime
reduction policy should also include efforts to prevent crime in the
first place and to lower recidivism rates. These efforts should address
a range of social and economic factors, including poverty, lack of
education and employment opportunities, family dissolution, drug use and
addiction, mental illness, and behavioral health conditions. The Federal
Government must harness and wisely direct its considerable resources and
broad expertise to identify and help implement improved crime prevention
strategies, including evidence-based practices that reduce criminal
activity among youths and adults. Through effective coordination among
executive departments and agencies (agencies), the Federal Government
can have a constructive role in preventing crime and in ensuring that
the correctional facilities in the United States prepare inmates to
successfully reenter communities as productive, law-abiding members of
society.
Sec. 3. Establishment of the Federal Interagency Council on Crime
Prevention and Improving Reentry. (a) There is hereby established the
Federal Interagency Council on Crime Prevention and Improving Reentry
(Council),
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co-chaired by the Attorney General, the Assistant to the President for
Domestic Policy, and the Senior Advisor to the President in charge of
the White House Office of American Innovation, or their respective
designees. In addition to the Co-Chairs, the Council shall include the
heads of the following entities, or their designees:
(i) The Department of the Treasury;
(ii) The Department of the Interior;
(iii) The Department of Agriculture;
(iv) The Department of Commerce;
(v) The Department of Labor;
(vi) The Department of Health and Human Services;
(vii) The Department of Housing and Urban Development;
(viii) The Department of Education;
(ix) The Department of Veterans Affairs;
(x) The Office of Management and Budget; and
(xi) The Office of National Drug Control Policy.
(b) As appropriate, and consistent with applicable law, the Co-
Chairs may invite representatives of other agencies and Federal entities
to participate in the activities of the Council.
(c) As appropriate, the Co-Chairs may invite representatives of the
judicial branch to attend and participate in meetings of the Council.
(d) The Council shall engage with Federal, State, local, and tribal
officials, including correctional officials, to carry out its
objectives. The Council shall also engage with key stakeholders, such as
law enforcement, faith-based and community groups, businesses,
associations, volunteers, and other stakeholders that play a role in
preventing youths and adults from entering or reentering the criminal
justice system.
(e) The Attorney General, in consultation with the Co-Chairs, shall
designate an Executive Director, who shall be a full-time officer or
employee of the Department of Justice, to coordinate the day-to-day
functions of the Council.
(f) The Co-Chairs shall convene a meeting of the Council once per
quarter.
(g) The Department of Justice shall provide such funding and
administrative support for the Council, to the extent permitted by law
and within existing appropriations, as may be necessary for the
performance of its functions.
(h) To the extent permitted by law, including the Economy Act (31
U.S.C. 1535), and within existing appropriations, other agencies may
detail staff to the Council, or otherwise provide administrative
support, in order to advance the Council's functions.
(i) The heads of agencies shall provide, as appropriate and to the
extent permitted by law, such assistance and information as the Council
may request to implement this order.
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Sec. 4. Recommendations and Report. (a) The Council shall develop
recommendations for evidence-based programmatic and other reforms, with
consideration and acknowledgment of potential resource limitations, to:
(i) help prevent, through programs that reduce unlawful behavior (such as
mental and behavioral health services), youths and adults from engaging in
criminal activity;
(ii) improve collaboration between Federal, State, local, and tribal
governments through dissemination of evidence-based best practices to
reduce the rate of recidivism. In identifying these practices, the Council
shall consider factors such as:
(A) inmates' access to education, educational testing, pre-
apprenticeships, apprenticeships, career and technical education training,
and work programs;
(B) inmates' access to mentors and mentorship services during
incarceration and as they transition back into the community;
(C) inmates' access to mental and behavioral health services;
(D) treatment of substance abuse and addiction for inmates;
(E) documented trauma history assessments, victim services, violent crime
prevention, community-based trauma-informed programs, and domestic violence
and sexual violence support services;
(F) family support for inmates;
(G) available partnerships with law enforcement, faith-based and other
community organizations, businesses, associations, and other stakeholders,
especially through indirect funding mechanisms; and
(H) incentives for the private sector, small businesses, and other
nongovernmental entities to create job opportunities for individuals,
before and after they enter the criminal justice system, using existing tax
credit programs;
(iii) analyze effective ways to overcome barriers or disincentives to
participation in programs related to education, housing, job placement and
licensing, and other efforts to re-integrate offenders into society;
(iv) enhance coordination and reduce duplication of crime-prevention
efforts across the Federal Government in order to maximize effectiveness
and reduce costs to the taxpayer; and
(v) facilitate research in the areas described in this subsection,
including improved access to data for research and evaluation purposes.
(b) The Council shall develop and present to the President, through
the Assistant to the President for Domestic Policy:
(i) an initial report, submitted within 90 days of the date of this order,
outlining a timeline and steps that will be taken to fulfill the
requirements of this order; and
(ii) a full report detailing the Council's recommendations, submitted
within 1 year of the date of this order, and status updates on their
implementation for each year this order is in effect. The Council shall
review and update its recommendations periodically, as appropriate, and
shall, through the Assistant to the President for Domestic Policy, present
to the President any updated findings.
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Sec. 5. Revocation. The Presidential Memorandum of April 29, 2016
(Promoting Rehabilitation and Reintegration of Formerly Incarcerated
Individuals), is hereby revoked.
Sec. 6. Termination. This order (with the exceptions of sections 5 and
7) and the Council it establishes shall terminate 3 years after the date
of this order.
Sec. 7. General Provisions. (a) Nothing in this order shall be construed
to impair or otherwise affect:
(i) the authority granted by law to an executive department or agency, or
the head thereof; or
(ii) the functions of the Director of the Office of Management and Budget
relating to budgetary, administrative, or legislative proposals.
(b) This order shall be implemented consistent with applicable law
and subject to the availability of appropriations.
(c) This order is not intended to, and does not, create any right or
benefit, substantive or procedural, enforceable at law or in equity by
any party against the United States, its departments, agencies, or
entities, its officers, employees, or agents, or any other person.
DONALD J. TRUMP
The White House,
March 7, 2018.
Executive Order 13827 of March 19, 2018
Taking Additional Steps to Address the Situation in Venezuela
By the authority vested in me as President by the Constitution and the
laws of the United States of America, including the International
Emergency Economic Powers Act (50 U.S.C. 1701 et seq.) (IEEPA), the
National Emergencies Act (50 U.S.C. 1601 et seq.), and section 301 of
title 3, United States Code,
I, DONALD J. TRUMP, President of the United States of America, in order
to take additional steps with respect to the national emergency declared
in Executive Order 13692 of March 8, 2015, and relied upon for
additional steps taken in Executive Order 13808 of August 24, 2017, and
in light of recent actions taken by the Maduro regime to attempt to
circumvent U.S. sanctions by issuing a digital currency in a process
that Venezuela's democratically elected National Assembly has denounced
as unlawful, hereby order as follows:
Section 1. (a) All transactions related to, provision of financing for,
and other dealings in, by a United States person or within the United
States, any digital currency, digital coin, or digital token, that was
issued by, for, or on behalf of the Government of Venezuela on or after
January 9, 2018, are prohibited as of the effective date of this order.
(b) The prohibitions in subsection (a) of this section apply except
to the extent provided by statutes, or in regulations, orders,
directives, or licenses
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that may be issued pursuant to this order, and notwithstanding any
contract entered into or any license or permit granted before the
effective date of this order.
Sec. 2. (a) Any transaction that evades or avoids, has the purpose of
evading or avoiding, causes a violation of, or attempts to violate any
of the prohibitions set forth in this order is prohibited.
(b) Any conspiracy formed to violate any of the prohibitions set
forth in this order is prohibited.
Sec. 3. For the purposes of this order:
(a) the term ``person'' means an individual or entity;
(b) the term ``entity'' means a partnership, association, trust,
joint venture, corporation, group, subgroup, or other organization;
(c) the term ``United States person'' means any United States
citizen, permanent resident alien, entity organized under the laws of
the United States or any jurisdiction within the United States
(including foreign branches of such entities), or any person within the
United States; and
(d) the term ``Government of Venezuela'' means the Government of
Venezuela, any political subdivision, agency, or instrumentality
thereof, including the Central Bank of Venezuela and Petroleos de
Venezuela, S.A. (PdVSA), and any person owned or controlled by, or
acting for or on behalf of, the Government of Venezuela.
Sec. 4. The Secretary of the Treasury, in consultation with the
Secretary of State, is hereby authorized to take such actions, including
promulgating rules and regulations, and to employ all powers granted to
the President by IEEPA as may be necessary to implement this order. The
Secretary of the Treasury may, consistent with applicable law,
redelegate any of these functions to other officers and executive
departments and agencies of the United States Government. All agencies
of the United States Government shall take all appropriate measures
within their authority to carry out the provisions of this order.
Sec. 5. For those persons whose property and interests in property are
affected by this order who might have a constitutional presence in the
United States, I find that because of the ability to transfer funds or
other assets instantaneously, prior notice to such persons of measures
taken pursuant to this order would render those measures ineffectual. I
therefore determine that for these measures to be effective in
addressing the national emergency declared in Executive Order 13692,
there need be no prior notice given for implementation of this order.
Sec. 6. This order is not intended to, and does not, create any right or
benefit, substantive or procedural, enforceable at law or in equity by
any party against the United States, its departments, agencies, or
entities, its officers, employees, or agents, or any other person.
Sec. 7. This order is effective at 12:15 p.m. eastern daylight time on
March 19, 2018.
DONALD J. TRUMP
The White House,
March 19, 2018.
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Executive Order 13828 of April 10, 2018
Reducing Poverty in America by Promoting Opportunity and Economic
Mobility
By the authority vested in me as President by the Constitution and the
laws of the United States of America, and to promote economic mobility,
strong social networks, and accountability to American taxpayers, it is
hereby ordered as follows:
Section 1. Purpose. The United States and its Constitution were founded
on the principles of freedom and equal opportunity for all. To ensure
that all Americans would be able to realize the benefits of those
principles, especially during hard times, the Government established
programs to help families with basic unmet needs. Unfortunately, many of
the programs designed to help families have instead delayed economic
independence, perpetuated poverty, and weakened family bonds. While
bipartisan welfare reform enacted in 1996 was a step toward eliminating
the economic stagnation and social harm that can result from long-term
Government dependence, the welfare system still traps many recipients,
especially children, in poverty and is in need of further reform and
modernization in order to increase self-sufficiency, well-being, and
economic mobility.
Sec. 2. Policy. (a) In 2017, the Federal Government spent more than $700
billion on low-income assistance. Since its inception, the welfare
system has grown into a large bureaucracy that might be susceptible to
measuring success by how many people are enrolled in a program rather
than by how many have moved from poverty into financial independence.
This is not the type of system that was envisioned when welfare programs
were instituted in this country. The Federal Government's role is to
clear paths to self-sufficiency, reserving public assistance programs
for those who are truly in need. The Federal Government should do
everything within its authority to empower individuals by providing
opportunities for work, including by investing in Federal programs that
are effective at moving people into the workforce and out of poverty. It
must examine Federal policies and programs to ensure that they are
consistent with principles that are central to the American spirit--
work, free enterprise, and safeguarding human and economic resources.
For those policies or programs that are not succeeding in those
respects, it is our duty to either improve or eliminate them.
(b) It shall be the policy of the Federal Government to reform the
welfare system of the United States so that it empowers people in a
manner that is consistent with applicable law and the following
principles, which shall be known as the Principles of Economic Mobility:
(i) Improve employment outcomes and economic independence (including by
strengthening existing work requirements for work-capable people and
introducing new work requirements when legally permissible);
(ii) Promote strong social networks as a way of sustainably escaping
poverty (including through work and marriage);
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(iii) Address the challenges of populations that may particularly struggle
to find and maintain employment (including single parents, formerly
incarcerated individuals, the homeless, substance abusers, individuals with
disabilities, and disconnected youth);
(iv) Balance flexibility and accountability both to ensure that State,
local, and tribal governments, and other institutions, may tailor their
public assistance programs to the unique needs of their communities and to
ensure that welfare services and administering agencies can be held
accountable for achieving outcomes (including by designing and tracking
measures that assess whether programs help people escape poverty);
(v) Reduce the size of bureaucracy and streamline services to promote the
effective use of resources;
(vi) Reserve benefits for people with low incomes and limited assets;
(vii) Reduce wasteful spending by consolidating or eliminating Federal
programs that are duplicative or ineffective;
(viii) Create a system by which the Federal Government remains updated on
State, local, and tribal successes and failures, and facilitates access to
that information so that other States and localities can benefit from it;
and
(ix) Empower the private sector, as well as local communities, to develop
and apply locally based solutions to poverty.
(c) As part of our pledge to increase opportunities for those in
need, the Federal Government must first enforce work requirements that
are required by law. It must also strengthen requirements that promote
obtaining and maintaining employment in order to move people to
independence. To support this focus on employment, the Federal
Government should:
(i) review current federally funded workforce development programs. If more
than one executive department or agency (agency) administers programs that
are similar in scope or population served, they should be consolidated, to
the extent permitted by law, into the agency that is best equipped to
fulfill the expectations of the programs, while ineffective programs should
be eliminated; and
(ii) invest in effective workforce development programs and encourage, to
the greatest extent possible, entities that have demonstrated success in
equipping participants with skills necessary to obtain employment that
enables them to financially support themselves and their families in
today's economy.
(d) It is imperative to empower State, local, and tribal governments
and private-sector entities to effectively administer and manage public
assistance programs. Federal policies should allow local entities to
develop and implement programs and strategies that are best for their
respective communities. Specifically, policies should allow the private
sector, including community and faith-based organizations, to create
solutions that alleviate the need for welfare assistance, promote
personal responsibility, and reduce reliance on government intervention
and resources.
(i) To promote the proper scope and functioning of government, the Federal
Government must afford State, local, and tribal governments the freedom to
design and implement programs that better allocate limited resources to
meet different community needs.
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(ii) States and localities can use such flexibility to devise and evaluate
innovative programs that serve diverse populations and families. States and
localities can also model their own initiatives on the successful programs
of others. To achieve the right balance, Federal leaders must continue to
discuss opportunities to improve public assistance programs with State and
local leaders, including our Nation's governors.
(e) The Federal Government owes it to Americans to use taxpayer
dollars for their intended purposes. Relevant agencies should establish
clear metrics that measure outcomes so that agencies administering
public assistance programs can be held accountable. These metrics should
include assessments of whether programs help individuals and families
find employment, increase earnings, escape poverty, and avoid long-term
dependence. Whenever possible, agencies should harmonize their metrics
to facilitate easier cross-programmatic comparisons and to encourage
further integration of service delivery at the local level. Agencies
should also adopt policies to ensure that only eligible persons receive
benefits and enforce all relevant laws providing that aliens who are not
otherwise qualified and eligible may not receive benefits.
(i) All entities that receive funds should be required to guarantee the
integrity of the programs they administer. Technology and innovation should
drive initiatives that increase program integrity and reduce fraud, waste,
and abuse in the current system.
(ii) The Federal Government must support State, local, and tribal partners
by investing in tools to combat payment errors and verify eligibility for
program participants. It must also work alongside public and private
partners to assist recipients of welfare assistance to maximize access to
services and benefits that support paths to self-sufficiency.
Sec. 3. Review of Regulations and Guidance Documents. (a) The
Secretaries of the Treasury, Agriculture, Commerce, Labor, Health and
Human Services, Housing and Urban Development, Transportation, and
Education (Secretaries) shall:
(i) review all regulations and guidance documents of their respective
agencies relating to waivers, exemptions, or exceptions for public
assistance program eligibility requirements to determine whether such
documents are, to the extent permitted by law, consistent with the
principles outlined in this order;
(ii) review any public assistance programs of their respective agencies
that do not currently require work for receipt of benefits or services, and
determine whether enforcement of a work requirement would be consistent
with Federal law and the principles outlined in this order;
(iii) review any public assistance programs of their respective agencies
that do currently require work for receipt of benefits or services, and
determine whether the enforcement of such work requirements is consistent
with Federal law and the principles outlined in this order;
(iv) within 90 days of the date of this order, and based on the reviews
required by this section, submit to the Director of the Office of
Management and Budget and the Assistant to the President for Domestic
Policy a list of recommended regulatory and policy changes and other
actions to accomplish the principles outlined in this order; and
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(v) not later than 90 days after submission of the recommendations required
by section 3(a)(iv) of this order, and in consultation with the Director of
the Office of Management and Budget and the Assistant to the President for
Domestic Policy, take steps to implement the recommended administrative
actions.
(b) Within 90 days of the date of this order, the Secretaries shall
each submit a report to the President, through the Director of the
Office of Management and Budget and the Assistant to the President for
Domestic Policy, that:
(i) states how their respective agencies are complying with 8 U.S.C.
1611(a), which provides that an alien who is not a ``qualified alien'' as
defined by 8 U.S.C. 1641 is, subject to certain statutorily defined
exceptions, not eligible for any Federal public benefit as defined by 8
U.S.C. 1611(c);
(ii) provides a list of Federal benefit programs that their respective
agencies administer that are restricted pursuant to 8 U.S.C. 1611; and
(iii) provides a list of Federal benefit programs that their respective
agencies administer that are not restricted pursuant to 8 U.S.C. 1611.
Sec. 4. Definitions. For the purposes of this order:
(a) the terms ``individuals,'' ``families,'' and ``persons'' mean
any United States citizen, lawful permanent resident, or other lawfully
present alien who is qualified to or otherwise may receive public
benefits;
(b) the terms ``work'' and ``workforce'' include unsubsidized
employment, subsidized employment, job training, apprenticeships, career
and technical education training, job searches, basic education,
education directly related to current or future employment, and
workfare; and
(c) the terms ``welfare'' and ``public assistance'' include any
program that provides means-tested assistance, or other assistance that
provides benefits to people, households, or families that have low
incomes (i.e., those making less than twice the Federal poverty level),
the unemployed, or those out of the labor force.
Sec. 5. General Provisions. (a) Nothing in this order shall be construed
to impair or otherwise affect:
(i) the authority granted by law to an executive department or agency, or
the head thereof; or
(ii) the functions of the Director of the Office of Management and Budget
relating to budgetary, administrative, or legislative proposals.
(b) This order shall be implemented consistent with applicable law
and subject to the availability of appropriations.
(c) This order is not intended to, and does not, create any right or
benefit, substantive or procedural, enforceable at law or in equity by
any party against the United States, its departments, agencies, or
entities, its officers, employees, or agents, or any other person.
DONALD J. TRUMP
The White House,
April 10, 2018.
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Executive Order 13829 of April 12, 2018
Task Force on the United States Postal System
By the authority vested in me as President by the Constitution and the
laws of the United States of America, I hereby order the following:
Section 1. Policy. (a) The United States Postal Service (USPS) accounts
for almost half of global mail volume and is regularly cited as the
Federal agency with the highest public approval rating. However, a
number of factors, including the steep decline in First-Class Mail
volume, coupled with legal mandates that compel the USPS to incur
substantial and inflexible costs, have resulted in a structural deficit
where revenues are no longer sufficient to fund the pension liabilities
and retiree health obligations owed to current employees. The USPS is on
an unsustainable financial path and must be restructured to prevent a
taxpayer-funded bailout. This finding is supported by the following
considerations, among others:
(i) the USPS has incurred $65 billion of cumulative losses since the 2007-
2009 recession;
(ii) the USPS has been unable to make payments required by law for its
retiree health benefit obligations, which totaled more than $38 billion at
the end of fiscal year 2017; and
(iii) the Government Accountability Office has had the USPS on its high-
risk list since 2009 because of a serious financial situation that puts the
USPS mission of providing prompt, reliable, and efficient universal mail
services at risk.
(b) It shall be the policy of my Administration that the United
States postal system operate under a sustainable business model to
provide necessary mail services to citizens and businesses, and to
compete fairly in commercial markets.
Sec. 2. Establishment. (a) There is hereby established a Task Force on
the United States Postal Service (Task Force), to be chaired by the
Secretary of the Treasury, as Secretary and as Chairman of the Federal
Financing Bank, or his designee, to evaluate the operations and finances
of the USPS. In addition to the Chair of the Task Force (Chair), the
Task Force shall be composed of the following department and agency
heads, or their designees:
(i) the Director of the Office of Management and Budget;
(ii) the Director of the Office of Personnel Management; and
(iii) any other department and agency head the Chair may designate.
(b) The Task Force shall consult with the Postmaster General and the
Chairman of the Postal Regulatory Commission.
(c) The Task Force shall also engage:
(i) the Attorney General, on issues relating to government monopolies
operating in the commercial marketplace;
(ii) the Secretary of Labor, on issues related to workers compensation
programs; and
(iii) State, local, and tribal officials as determined by the Chair of the
Task Force with input from the Task Force members.
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(d) The Task Force shall meet as required by the Chair and, unless
extended by the Chair, shall be dissolved once it has accomplished the
objectives set forth in sections 3 and 4, as determined by the Chair,
and completed the report described in section 5 of this order.
Sec. 3. Evaluation. The Task Force shall conduct a thorough evaluation
of the operations and finances of the USPS, including:
(i) the expansion and pricing of the package delivery market and the USPS's
role in competitive markets;
(ii) the decline in mail volume and its implications for USPS self-
financing and the USPS monopoly over letter delivery and mailboxes;
(iii) the definition of the ``universal service obligation'' in light of
changes in technology, e-commerce, marketing practices, and customer needs;
(iv) the USPS role in the U.S. economy and in rural areas, communities, and
small towns; and
(v) the state of the USPS business model, workforce, operations, costs, and
pricing.
Sec. 4. Recommendations for Reform. The Task Force shall develop
recommendations for administrative and legislative reforms to the United
States postal system.
(a) Such recommendations shall promote our Nation's commerce and
communication without shifting additional costs to taxpayers. The
recommendations shall be developed in a manner that is consistent with
the proposed plan to reorganize the executive branch as required by
Executive Order 13781 of March 13, 2017.
(b) Such recommendations shall also consider the views of the USPS
workforce; commercial, non-profit, and residential users of the USPS
services; and competitors in the marketplace.
Sec. 5. Report. The Task Force, acting through the Chair and the
Director of the Office of Management and Budget, shall submit a report
to the President, in coordination with the Directors of the Domestic
Policy and National Economic Councils, not later than 120 days after the
date of this order. In its report, the Task Force shall summarize its
findings and recommendations under sections 3 and 4 of this order.
Sec. 6. Administration. The Federal Financing Bank shall provide
administrative support and funding for the Task Force.
Sec. 7. General Provisions. (a) Nothing in this order shall be construed
to impair or otherwise affect:
(i) the authority granted by law to an executive department or agency, or
the head thereof; or
(ii) the functions of the Director of the Office of Management and Budget
relating to budgetary, administrative, or legislative proposals.
(b) This order shall be implemented consistent with applicable law
and subject to the availability of appropriations.
(c) This order is not intended to, and does not, create any right or
benefit, substantive or procedural, enforceable at law or in equity by
any party
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against the United States, its departments, agencies, or entities, its
officers, employees, or agents, or any other person.
DONALD J. TRUMP
The White House,
April 12, 2018.
Executive Order 13830 of April 20, 2018
Delegation of Authority To Approve Certain Military Decorations
For the purpose of carrying into effect the provisions of sections 1121,
3742, 3743, 3746, 3749, 3750, 6242, 6243, 6244, 6245, 6246, 8742, 8743,
8746, 8749, and 8750 of title 10, and sections 491a, 492, 492a, 492b,
and 493 of title 14, United States Code, the following rules and
regulations pertaining to the award of the Distinguished Service Cross,
Navy Cross, Air Force Cross, Coast Guard Cross, Distinguished Service
Medal, Silver Star Medal, Legion of Merit, Distinguished Flying Cross,
Soldier's Medal, Navy and Marine Corps Medal, Airman's Medal, and Coast
Guard Medal are promulgated:
Section 1. Distinguished Service Cross, Navy Cross, Air Force Cross, and
Coast Guard Cross. The Secretary of the military department concerned,
or the Secretary of Homeland Security with respect to the Coast Guard
when it is not operating as a service in the Navy, may award the
Distinguished Service Cross, Navy Cross, Air Force Cross, and Coast
Guard Cross in the name of the President to any person who, while
serving in any capacity with the Army, Navy, Marine Corps, Air Force, or
Coast Guard, as the case may be, distinguishes himself or herself by
extraordinary heroism not justifying award of the Medal of Honor:
(a) while engaged in an action against an enemy of the United
States;
(b) while engaged in military operations involving conflict with an
opposing foreign force or, with respect to the Coast Guard, an
international terrorist organization; or
(c) while serving with friendly foreign forces engaged in an armed
conflict against an opposing armed force in which the United States is
not a belligerent party.
Sec. 2. Distinguished Service Medal. The Secretary of the military
department concerned, or the Secretary of Homeland Security with respect
to the Coast Guard when it is not operating as a service in the Navy,
may award the Distinguished Service Medal of each of the respective
Armed Forces of the United States in the name of the President to any
person who, while serving in any capacity with the Army, Navy, Marine
Corps, Air Force, or Coast Guard, as the case may be, distinguishes
himself or herself by exceptionally meritorious service to the United
States in a duty of great responsibility.
Sec. 3. Silver Star Medal. The Secretary of the military department
concerned, or the Secretary of Homeland Security with respect to the
Coast Guard when it is not operating as a service in the Navy, may award
the
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Silver Star Medal in the name of the President to any person who, while
serving in any capacity with the Army, Navy, Marine Corps, Air Force, or
Coast Guard, as the case may be, is cited for gallantry in action that
does not warrant award of the Medal of Honor, Distinguished Service
Cross, Navy Cross, Air Force Cross, or Coast Guard Cross:
(a) while engaged in an action against an enemy of the United
States;
(b) while engaged in military operations involving conflict with an
opposing foreign force or, with respect to the Coast Guard, an
international terrorist organization; or
(c) while serving with friendly foreign forces engaged in an armed
conflict against an opposing armed force in which the United States is
not a belligerent party.
Sec. 4. Legion of Merit.
(a) The Secretary of the military department concerned, or the
Secretary of Homeland Security with respect to the Coast Guard when it
is not operating as a service in the Navy, may award the Legion of
Merit, without degree, in the name of the President to any member of the
Armed Forces of the United States, who, after September 8, 1939, has
distinguished himself or herself by exceptionally meritorious conduct in
performing outstanding services.
(b) The Secretary of Defense, after concurrence by the Secretary of
State, may award the Legion of Merit, in the degrees of Commander,
Officer, and Legionnaire, to a member of the armed forces of friendly
foreign nations.
(c) The Secretary of Defense, after concurrence by the Secretary of
State, shall submit to the President for his approval, recommendations
for award of the Legion of Merit, in the degree of Chief Commander, to a
member of the armed forces of friendly foreign nations.
Sec. 5. Distinguished Flying Cross.
(a) The Secretary of the military department concerned, or the
Secretary of Homeland Security with respect to the Coast Guard when it
is not operating as a service in the Navy, may award the Distinguished
Flying Cross in the name of the President to any eligible person
identified in subsection (b) who, while serving in any capacity with the
Army, Navy, Marine Corps, Air Force, or Coast Guard, distinguishes
himself or herself by heroism or extraordinary achievement while
participating in an aerial flight aboard an aircraft or spacecraft.
(b) (i) Any member of the Armed Forces of the United States,
including a member not on active duty, who, while participating in an
aerial flight aboard an aircraft or spacecraft, performs official duties
incident to such membership is eligible for the award of the
Distinguished Flying Cross.
(ii) Any member of the armed forces of a friendly foreign nation who, while
serving with the Armed Forces of the United States, participates in an
aerial flight aboard an aircraft or spacecraft and performs official duties
incident to such membership is eligible for the award of the Distinguished
Flying Cross.
(iii) Civilians are not eligible for the award of the Distinguished Flying
Cross.
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(c) No Distinguished Flying Cross may be awarded or presented to any
person, or to that person's representative, if the person's service
after the qualifying act or achievement has not been honorable.
(d) With regard to the award of the Distinguished Flying Cross for a
qualifying act or achievement performed:
(i) on or before July 2, 1926, no award shall be made after July 2, 1929,
unless the award recommendation was made on or before July 2, 1928, in
which case the award may be made;
(ii) between December 7, 1941, and September 2, 1945, no award shall be
made after May 2, 1952, unless the award recommendation was made on or
before May 2, 1951, in which case the award may be made;
(iii) between September 3, 1945, and twelve o'clock noon on December 31,
1946 (the date and time World War II hostilities were terminated pursuant
to Proclamation 2714 of December 31, 1946), no award shall be made unless
the award recommendation was made on or before June 30, 1947;
(iv) between July 2, 1926, and September 10, 2001, with the exception of a
qualifying act or achievement authorized pursuant to paragraphs (ii) or
(iii) of this subsection, no award shall be made more than 3 years after
the date of the qualifying act or achievement unless the award
recommendation was made within 2 years of the qualifying act or
achievement; or
(v) on or after September 11, 2001, no award shall be made except in
accordance with any time limitations established in regulations by the
Secretary of the military department concerned or by the Secretary of
Homeland Security with respect to the Coast Guard when it is not operating
as a service in the Navy.
(e) The Distinguished Flying Cross may be awarded posthumously. When
so awarded, it may be presented to such representative of the deceased
as may be deemed appropriate by the Secretary of the military department
concerned, or the Secretary of Homeland Security with respect to the
Coast Guard when it is not operating as a service in the Navy.
(f) Not more than one Distinguished Flying Cross may be awarded to
any one person. For each succeeding act of heroism or extraordinary
achievement justifying such an award, a suitable bar or other device may
be awarded to be worn with the medal.
Sec. 6. Soldier's Medal, Navy and Marine Corps Medal, Airman's Medal,
and Coast Guard Medal.
(a) The Secretary of the military department concerned, or the
Secretary of Homeland Security with respect to the Coast Guard when it
is not operating as a service in the Navy, may award the Soldier's
Medal, Navy and Marine Corps Medal, Airman's Medal, and Coast Guard
Medal in the name of the President to any person who, while serving in
any capacity with the Army, Navy, Marine Corps, Air Force, or Coast
Guard, as the case may be, distinguishes himself or herself by heroism
not involving actual conflict with an enemy.
(b) The Secretary of the Navy may award the Navy and Marine Corps
Medal to any person to whom the Secretary of the Navy, before August 7,
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1942, awarded a letter of commendation for heroism, and who applies for
that medal, regardless of the date of the act of heroism.
(c) Not more than one Soldier's Medal, Navy and Marine Corps Medal,
Airman's Medal, or Coast Guard Medal may be awarded to any one person.
For each succeeding act of heroism justifying such an award, a suitable
bar or other device may be awarded to be worn with the medal.
Sec. 7. Regulations. The Secretary of the military department concerned,
and the Secretary of Homeland Security with respect to the Coast Guard
when it is not operating as a service in the Navy, may prescribe such
regulations as they may deem appropriate to carry out this order. The
regulations of the Secretaries of the military departments concerned
with respect to the award of the Silver Star Medal, Distinguished Flying
Cross, and Legion of Merit shall, so far as practicable, be uniform and
shall be subject to the approval of the Secretary of Defense.
Sec. 8. General Provisions. (a) Nothing in this order shall be construed
to impair or otherwise affect:
(i) the authority granted by law to an executive department or agency, or
the head thereof; or
(ii) the functions of the Director of the Office of Management and Budget
relating to budgetary, administrative, or legislative proposals.
(b) This order shall be implemented consistent with applicable law
and subject to the availability of appropriations.
(c) This order supersedes Executive Order 4601 of March 1, 1927, as
amended, and Executive Order 9260 of October 29, 1942, as amended.
However, existing regulations prescribed pursuant to those orders,
shall, so far as they are not inconsistent with this order, remain in
effect until modified or revoked by regulations prescribed by the
Secretary of the military department concerned, or the Secretary of
Homeland Security with respect to the Coast Guard when it is not
operating as a service in the Navy, under this order.
(d) This order is not intended to, and does not, invalidate any
award of military decorations covered by this order made prior to the
effective date of this order.
(e) This order is not intended to, and does not, create any right or
benefit, substantive or procedural, enforceable at law or in equity by
any party against the United States, its departments, agencies, or
entities, its officers, employees, or agents, or any other person.
DONALD J. TRUMP
The White House,
April 20, 2018.
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Executive Order 13831 of May 3, 2018
Establishment of a White House Faith and Opportunity Initiative
By the authority vested in me as President by the Constitution and the
laws of the United States of America, and to assist faith-based and
other organizations in their efforts to strengthen the institutions of
civil society and American families and communities, it is hereby
ordered as follows:
Section 1. Policy. Faith-based and community organizations have
tremendous ability to serve individuals, families, and communities
through means that are different from those of government and with
capacity that often exceeds that of government. These organizations lift
people up, keep families strong, and solve problems at the local level.
The executive branch wants faith-based and community organizations, to
the fullest opportunity permitted by law, to compete on a level playing
field for grants, contracts, programs, and other Federal funding
opportunities. The efforts of faith-based and community organizations
are essential to revitalizing communities, and the Federal Government
welcomes opportunities to partner with such organizations through
innovative, measurable, and outcome-driven initiatives.
Sec. 2. Amendments to Executive Orders. (a) Executive Order 13198 of
January 29, 2001 (Agency Responsibilities With Respect to Faith-Based
and Community Initiatives), Executive Order 13279 of December 12, 2002
(Equal Protection of the Laws for Faith-Based and Community
Organizations), as amended by Executive Order 13559 of November 17, 2010
(Fundamental Principles and Policymaking Criteria for Partnerships with
Faith-Based and Other Neighborhood Organizations), Executive Order 13280
of December 12, 2002 (Responsibilities of the Department of Agriculture
and the Agency for International Development With Respect to Faith-Based
and Community Initiatives), Executive Order 13342 of June 1, 2004
(Responsibilities of the Departments of Commerce and Veterans Affairs
and the Small Business Administration with Respect to Faith-Based and
Community Initiatives), and Executive Order 13397 of March 7, 2006
(Responsibilities of the Department of Homeland Security With Respect to
Faith-Based and Community Initiatives), are hereby amended by:
(i) substituting ``White House Faith and Opportunity Initiative'' for
``White House Office of Faith-Based and Community Initiatives'' each time
it appears in those orders;
(ii) substituting ``White House Faith and Opportunity Initiative'' for
``White House OFBCI'' each time it appears in those orders;
(iii) substituting ``Centers for Faith and Opportunity Initiatives'' for
``Centers for Faith-Based and Community Initiatives'' each time it appears
in those orders; and
(iv) substituting ``White House Faith and Opportunity Initiative'' for
``Office of Faith-Based and Neighborhood Partnerships'' each time it
appears in those orders.
(b) Executive Order 13279, as amended, is further amended by
striking section 2(h) and redesignating sections 2(i) and 2(j) as
sections 2(h) and 2(i), respectively.
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Sec. 3. White House Faith and Opportunity Initiative. (a) There is
established within the Executive Office of the President the White House
Faith and Opportunity Initiative (Initiative).
(i) The Initiative shall be headed by an Advisor to the White House Faith
and Opportunity Initiative (Advisor). The Advisor shall be housed in the
Office of Public Liaison and shall work with that office and the Domestic
Policy Council, in consultation with the Centers for Faith-Based and
Community Initiatives established by Executive Order 13198, Executive Order
13280, Executive Order 13342, and Executive Order 13397, to implement this
order.
(ii) The Initiative shall, from time to time and consistent with applicable
law, consult with and seek information from experts and various faith and
community leaders from outside the Federal Government, including those from
State, local, and tribal governments, identified by the Office of Public
Liaison, the Domestic Policy Council, and the Centers for Faith and
Opportunity Initiatives. These experts and leaders shall be identified
based on their expertise in a broad range of areas in which faith-based and
community organizations operate, including poverty alleviation, religious
liberty, strengthening marriage and family, education, solutions for
substance abuse and addiction, crime prevention and reduction, prisoner
reentry, and health and humanitarian services.
(iii) The Advisor shall make recommendations to the President, through the
Assistant to the President for Domestic Policy, regarding changes to
policies, programs, and practices that affect the delivery of services by
faith-based and community organizations.
(iv) Executive departments and agencies (agencies) that lack a Center for
Faith and Opportunity Initiative shall designate a Liaison for Faith and
Opportunity Initiatives as a point of contact to coordinate with the
Advisor in carrying out this order.
(v) All agencies shall, to the extent permitted by law, provide such
information, support, and assistance to the Initiative as it may request to
develop public policy proposals.
(b) To the extent permitted by law, the Initiative shall:
(i) periodically convene meetings with the individuals described in section
3(a)(ii) of this order;
(ii) periodically convene meetings with representatives from the Centers
for Faith and Opportunity Initiatives and other representatives from across
agencies as the Advisor may designate;
(iii) provide recommendations regarding aspects of my Administration's
policy agenda that affect faith-based and community programs and
initiatives;
(iv) help integrate those aspects of my Administration's policy agenda that
affect faith-based and other community organizations throughout the Federal
Government;
(v) showcase innovative initiatives by faith-based and community
organizations that serve and strengthen individuals, families, and
communities throughout the United States;
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(vi) notify the Attorney General, or his designee, of concerns raised by
faith-based and community organizations about any failures of the executive
branch to comply with protections of Federal law for religious liberty as
outlined in the Attorney General's Memorandum of October 6, 2017 (Federal
Law Protections for Religious Liberty), issued pursuant to Executive Order
13798 of May 4, 2017 (Promoting Free Speech and Religious Liberty); and
(vii) identify and propose means to reduce, in accordance with Executive
Order 13798 and the Attorney General's Memorandum of October 6, 2017,
burdens on the exercise of religious convictions and legislative,
regulatory, and other barriers to the full and active engagement of faith-
based and community organizations in Government-funded or Government-
conducted activities and programs.
Sec. 4. Revocation of Executive Orders. Executive Order 13199 of January
29, 2001 (Establishment of White House Office of Faith-Based and
Community Initiatives), and Executive Order 13498 of February 5, 2009
(Amendments to Executive Order 13199 and Establishment of the
President's Advisory Council for Faith-Based and Neighborhood
Partnerships), are hereby revoked.
Sec. 5. General Provisions. (a) Nothing in this order shall be construed
to impair or otherwise affect:
(i) the authority granted by law to an executive department or agency, or
the head thereof; or
(ii) the functions of the Director of the Office of Management and Budget
relating to budgetary, administrative, or legislative proposals.
(b) This order shall be implemented consistent with applicable law
and subject to the availability of appropriations.
(c) This order is not intended to, and does not, create any right or
benefit, substantive or procedural, enforceable at law or in equity by
any party against the United States, its departments, agencies, or
entities, its officers, employees, or agents, or any other person.
DONALD J. TRUMP
The White House,
May 3, 2018.
Executive Order 13832 of May 9, 2018
Enhancing Noncompetitive Civil Service Appointments of Military Spouses
By the authority vested in me as President by the Constitution and the
laws of the United States of America, including section 1784 of title
10, United States Code, and sections 3301 and 3302 of title 5, United
States Code, it is hereby ordered as follows:
Section 1. Definitions. (a) ``Military spouse'' means:
(i) the husband or wife of a member of the Armed Forces who, as determined
by the Secretary of Defense, is performing active duty pursuant
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to orders that authorize a permanent change of station move, if such
husband or wife relocates to the member's new permanent duty station;
(ii) the husband or wife of a totally disabled retired or separated member
of the Armed Forces; or
(iii) the unremarried widow or widower of a member of the Armed Forces
killed while performing active duty.
(b) ``Member of the Armed Forces'' has the meaning set forth in 5
CFR 315.612(b)(4).
(c) ``Agency'' has the meaning set forth in section 3330d of title
5, United States Code.
(d) ``Military spouse hiring authority'' shall refer to the
appointment authority set forth in 5 U.S.C. 3330d and 5 CFR 315.612.
Sec. 2. Policy. (a) Military spouses make critical contributions to the
personal and financial success of our military families. Military
service of spouses, however, often impairs the spouse's ability to
obtain and maintain employment, and to achieve career goals. Multiple
and frequent relocations make it challenging for military spouses to
maintain the home front, to comply with licensure and other job
requirements, and to obtain adequate childcare.
(b) It shall be the policy of the United States to enhance
employment support for military spouses. This policy will assist
agencies in tapping into a pool of talented individuals and will promote
the national interest of the United States and the well-being of our
military families. It will also help retain members of the Armed Forces,
enhance military readiness, recognize the tremendous sacrifices and
service of the members of our Armed Forces and their families, and
decrease the burden of regulations that can inhibit the entry of
military spouses into the workforce.
Sec. 3. Promoting Hiring for Military Spouses. (a) To the greatest
extent possible consistent with hiring needs, agencies shall, when
filling vacant positions in the competitive service, indicate in job
opportunity announcements (JOAs) that they will consider candidates
under the military spouse hiring authority in addition to candidates
identified on the competitive or merit promotion certificate for the
position as well as those candidates identified through any other hiring
authority a JOA indicates an agency will consider.
(b) Agencies shall actively advertise and promote the military
spouse hiring authority and actively solicit applications from military
spouses for posted and other agency positions (including through
USAJOBS).
(c) The Office of Personnel Management (OPM) shall consider whether
changes to 5 CFR 315.612 are appropriate to account for cases in which
there are no agency job openings within the geographic area of the
permanent duty station of the member of the Armed Forces for which the
member's spouse is qualified.
(d) OPM shall also periodically circulate notifications concerning
the military spouse hiring authority and its eligibility requirements to
each agency's Chief Human Capital Officer or the agency's equivalent
officer, for such officer to transmit to appropriate offices and to
notify eligible populations. Within 180 days of the date of this order,
OPM shall post to its website, and circulate to each agency's Chief
Human Capital Officer or the
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agency's equivalent officer, information about the military spouse
hiring authority. That posting shall include a discussion of section
1131 of the National Defense Authorization Act for Fiscal Year 2017,
Public Law 114-328, which amended 5 U.S.C. 3330d(c) to eliminate the
time limitation on noncompetitive appointment for a relocating spouse of
a member of the Armed Forces.
(e) Within 180 days of the date of this order, OPM shall educate
agencies concerning the military spouse hiring authority and ensure
human resources personnel and hiring managers are briefed on techniques
for its effective use. Concurrently, within 180 days of the date of this
order, OPM shall provide any additional clarifying guidance it deems
appropriate to agencies on provisions of the Telework Enhancement Act of
2010, Public Law 111-292, and agencies shall ensure that human resources
personnel and hiring managers are briefed as needed on techniques for
the effective use of telework.
(f) Beginning in Fiscal Year 2019, agencies shall report annually
(by December 31 of each year) to OPM and the Department of Labor the
number of positions made available under the military spouse hiring
authority, the number of applications submitted under the military
spouse hiring authority, and the number of military spouses appointed
under the military spouse hiring authority during the preceding fiscal
year. Such report shall also describe actions taken during that period
to advertise the military spouse hiring authority, as well as any other
actions taken to promote the hiring of military spouses.
Sec. 4. Administrative Provisions. (a) The Director of OPM shall
administer this order and shall, in coordination with the Secretary of
Labor, through the Assistant to the President for Domestic Policy,
provide an annual report to the President regarding the implementation
of this order and any recommendations for improving the hiring of
military spouses, including steps to enhance the effectiveness of the
military spouse hiring authority.
(b) The annual report described in subsection (a) of this section
shall also include recommendations, developed in consultation with the
Secretary of Defense and the Secretary of Homeland Security, for actions
that could be taken to improve license portability and remove barriers
to the employment of military spouses.
Sec. 5. General Provisions. (a) Nothing in this order shall be construed
to impair or otherwise affect:
(i) the authority granted by law to an executive department or agency, or
the head thereof; or
(ii) the functions of the Director of the Office of Management and Budget
relating to budgetary, administrative, or legislative proposals.
(b) This order shall be implemented consistent with applicable law
and subject to the availability of appropriations.
(c) This order is not intended to, and does not, create any right or
benefit, substantive or procedural, enforceable at law or in equity by
any party
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against the United States, its departments, agencies, or entities, its
officers, employees, or agents, or any other person.
DONALD J. TRUMP
The White House,
May 9, 2018.
Executive Order 13833 of May 15, 2018
Enhancing the Effectiveness of Agency Chief Information Officers
By the authority vested in me as President by the Constitution and the
laws of the United States of America, it is hereby ordered as follows:
Section 1. Purpose. The Federal Government spends more than $90 billion
annually on information technology (IT). The vast majority of this sum
is consumed in maintaining legacy IT infrastructure that is often
ineffective and more costly than modern technologies. Modern IT systems
would enable agencies to reduce costs, mitigate cybersecurity risks, and
deliver improved services to the American people. While the recently
enacted Modernizing Government Technology Act will provide needed
financial resources to help transition agencies to more effective,
efficient, and secure technologies, more can be done to improve
management of IT resources. Department and agency (agency) Chief
Information Officers (CIOs) generally do not have adequate visibility
into, or control over, their agencies' IT resources, resulting in
duplication, waste, and poor service delivery. Enhancing the
effectiveness of agency CIOs will better position agencies to modernize
their IT systems, execute IT programs more efficiently, reduce
cybersecurity risks, and serve the American people well.
Sec. 2. Policy. It is the policy of the executive branch to:
(a) empower agency CIOs to ensure that agency IT systems are secure,
efficient, accessible, and effective, and that such systems enable
agencies to accomplish their missions;
(b) modernize IT infrastructure within the executive branch and
meaningfully improve the delivery of digital services; and
(c) improve the management, acquisition, and oversight of Federal
IT.
Sec. 3. Definitions. For purposes of this order:
(a) the term ``covered agency'' means an agency listed in 31 U.S.C.
901(b), other than the Department of Defense or any agency considered to
be an ``independent regulatory agency'' as defined in 44 U.S.C. 3502(5);
(b) the term ``information technology'' has the meaning given that
term in 40 U.S.C. 11101(6);
(c) the term ``Chief Information Officer'' or ``CIO'' means the
individual within a covered agency as described in 40 U.S.C. 11315;
(d) the term ``component Chief Information Officer'' or ``component
CIO'' means an individual in a covered agency, other than the CIO
referred to in subsection (c) of this section, who has the title Chief
Information Officer,
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or who functions in the capacity of a CIO, and has IT management
authorities over a component of the agency similar to those the CIO has
over the entire agency;
(e) the term ``IT position'' means a position within the job family
standard for the Information Technology Management Series, GS-2210, as
defined by the Office of Personnel Management (OPM) in the Handbook of
Occupational Groups and Families and related guidance.
Sec. 4. Emphasizing Chief Information Officer Duties and
Responsibilities. The head of each covered agency shall take all
necessary and appropriate action to ensure that:
(a) consistent with 44 U.S.C. 3506(a)(2), the CIO of the covered
agency reports directly to the agency head, such that the CIO has direct
access to the agency head regarding all programs that include IT;
(b) consistent with 40 U.S.C. 11315(b), and to promote the
effective, efficient, and secure use of IT to accomplish the agency's
mission, the CIO serves as the primary strategic advisor to the agency
head concerning the use of IT;
(c) consistent with 40 U.S.C. 11319(b)(1)(A), the CIO has a
significant role, including, as appropriate, as lead advisor, in all
annual and multi-year planning, programming, budgeting, and execution
decisions, as well as in all management, governance, and oversight
processes related to IT; and
(d) consistent with 40 U.S.C. 11319(b)(2) and other applicable law,
the CIO of the covered agency approves the appointment of any component
CIO in that agency.
Sec. 5. Agency-wide IT Consolidation. Consistent with the purposes of
Executive Order 13781 of March 13, 2017 (Comprehensive Plan for
Reorganizing the Executive Branch), the head of each covered agency
shall take all necessary and appropriate action to:
(a) eliminate unnecessary IT management functions;
(b) merge or reorganize agency IT functions to promote agency-wide
consolidation of the agency's IT infrastructure, taking into account any
recommendations of the relevant agency CIO; and
(c) increase use of industry best practices, such as the shared use
of IT solutions within agencies and across the executive branch.
Sec. 6. Strengthening Cybersecurity. Consistent with the purposes of
Executive Order 13800 of May 11, 2017 (Strengthening the Cybersecurity
of Federal Networks and Critical Infrastructure), the head of each
covered agency shall take all necessary and appropriate action to ensure
that:
(a) the CIO, as the principal advisor to the agency head for the
management of IT resources, works closely with an integrated team of
senior executives with expertise in IT, security, budgeting,
acquisition, law, privacy, and human resources to implement appropriate
risk management measures; and
(b) the agency prioritizes procurement of shared IT services,
including modern email and other cloud-based services, where possible
and to the extent permitted by law.
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Sec. 7. Knowledge and Skill Standards for IT Personnel. The head of each
covered agency shall take all necessary and appropriate action to ensure
that:
(a) consistent with 40 U.S.C. 11315(c)(3), the CIO assesses and
advises the agency head regarding knowledge and skill standards
established for agency IT personnel;
(b) the established knowledge and skill standards are included in
the performance standards and reflected in the performance evaluations
of all component CIOs, and that the CIO is responsible for that portion
of the evaluation; and
(c) all component CIOs apply those standards within their own
components.
Sec. 8. Chief Information Officer Role on IT Governance Boards. Wherever
appropriate and consistent with applicable law, the head of each covered
agency shall ensure that the CIO shall be a member of any investment or
related board of the agency with purview over IT, or any board
responsible for setting agency-wide IT standards. The head of each
covered agency shall also, as appropriate and consistent with applicable
law, direct the CIO to chair any such board. To the extent any such
board operates through member votes, the head of each covered agency
shall also, as appropriate and consistent with applicable law, direct
the CIO to fulfill the role of voting member.
Sec. 9. Chief Information Officer Hiring Authorities. The Director of
OPM (Director) shall publish a proposed rule delegating to the head of
each covered agency authority to determine whether there is a severe
shortage of candidates (or, with respect to the Department of Veterans
Affairs, that there exists a severe shortage of highly qualified
candidates), or that a critical hiring need exists, for IT positions at
the covered agency pursuant to 5 U.S.C. 3304(a)(3), under criteria
established by OPM.
(a) Such proposed rule shall provide that, upon an affirmative
determination by the head of a covered agency that there is a severe
shortage of candidates (or, with respect to the Department of Veterans
Affairs, that there exists a severe shortage of highly qualified
candidates), or that a critical hiring need exists for IT positions,
under the criteria established by OPM, the Director shall, within 30
days, grant that agency direct hiring authority for IT positions.
(b) Such proposed rule shall further provide that employees hired
using this authority may not be transferred to positions that are not IT
positions; that the employees shall initially be given term appointments
not to exceed 4 years; and that the terms of such employees may be
extended up to 4 additional years at the discretion of the hiring
agency.
(c) The Director shall submit the proposed rule for publication
within 30 days of the date of this order.
Sec. 10. Guidance. The Director of the Office of Management and Budget
shall amend or replace relevant guidance, as appropriate, to agencies to
reflect the requirements of this order.
Sec. 11. General Provisions. (a) Nothing in this order shall be
construed to impair or otherwise affect:
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(i) the authority granted by law to an executive department or agency, or
the head thereof; or
(ii) the functions of the Director of the Office of Management and Budget
relating to budgetary, administrative, or legislative proposals.
(b) This order shall be implemented consistent with applicable law
and subject to the availability of appropriations.
(c) This order is not intended to, and does not, create any right or
benefit, substantive or procedural, enforceable at law or in equity by
any party against the United States, its departments, agencies, or
entities, its officers, employees, or agents, or any other person.
DONALD J. TRUMP
The White House,
May 15, 2018.
Executive Order 13834 of May 17, 2018
Efficient Federal Operations
By the authority vested in me as President by the Constitution and the
laws of the United States of America, it is hereby ordered as follows:
Section 1. Policy. The Congress has enacted a wide range of statutory
requirements related to energy and environmental performance of
executive departments and agencies (agencies), including with respect to
facilities, vehicles, and overall operations. It is the policy of the
United States that agencies shall meet such statutory requirements in a
manner that increases efficiency, optimizes performance, eliminates
unnecessary use of resources, and protects the environment. In
implementing this policy, each agency shall prioritize actions that
reduce waste, cut costs, enhance the resilience of Federal
infrastructure and operations, and enable more effective accomplishment
of its mission.
Sec. 2. Goals for Agencies. In implementing the policy set forth in
section 1 of this order, the head of each agency shall meet the
following goals, which are based on statutory requirements, in a cost-
effective manner:
(a) Achieve and maintain annual reductions in building energy use
and implement energy efficiency measures that reduce costs;
(b) Meet statutory requirements relating to the consumption of
renewable energy and electricity;
(c) Reduce potable and non-potable water consumption, and comply
with stormwater management requirements;
(d) Utilize performance contracting to achieve energy, water,
building modernization, and infrastructure goals;
(e) Ensure that new construction and major renovations conform to
applicable building energy efficiency requirements and sustainable
design principles; consider building efficiency when renewing or
entering into leases; implement space utilization and optimization
practices; and annually assess and report on building conformance to
sustainability metrics;
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(f) Implement waste prevention and recycling measures and comply
with all Federal requirements with regard to solid, hazardous, and toxic
waste management and disposal;
(g) Acquire, use, and dispose of products and services, including
electronics, in accordance with statutory mandates for purchasing
preference, Federal Acquisition Regulation requirements, and other
applicable Federal procurement policies; and
(h) Track and, as required by section 7(b) of this order, report on
energy management activities, performance improvements, cost reductions,
greenhouse gas emissions, energy and water savings, and other
appropriate performance measures.
Sec. 3. Implementation and Immediate Actions. (a) The Chairman of the
Council on Environmental Quality (CEQ) and the Director of the Office of
Management and Budget (OMB) shall coordinate in developing, issuing, and
updating, as necessary, requirements and streamlined metrics to assess
agency progress in achieving the goals set forth in section 2 of this
order.
(b) Within 90 days of the date of this order, the Secretary of
Agriculture, Secretary of Energy, Administrator of General Services, and
the Administrator of the Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) shall
review relevant Government-wide guidance related to energy and
environmental performance issued by their respective agencies and shall,
in conjunction with CEQ, develop a plan and proposed timeline to modify,
replace, or rescind such guidance, as necessary, to facilitate
implementation of this order.
(c) Within 120 days of the date of this order, the Secretary of
Energy, in coordination with the Secretary of Defense, the Administrator
of General Services, and the heads of other agencies as appropriate,
shall review existing Federal vehicle fleet requirements and report to
the Chairman of CEQ and the Director of OMB regarding opportunities to
optimize Federal fleet performance, reduce associated costs, and
streamline reporting and compliance requirements.
(d) Within 150 days of the date of this order, the Chairman of CEQ,
in coordination with the Director of OMB, shall review and, where
needed, revise existing CEQ guidance related to energy and environmental
performance, and shall issue instructions for implementation of this
order.
Sec. 4. Additional Duties of the Chairman of the Council on
Environmental Quality. In implementing the policy set forth in section 1
of this order, the Chairman of CEQ shall:
(a) in coordination with the Director of OMB, continue to oversee
the Federal Interagency Sustainability Steering Committee (Steering
Committee), which shall continue in effect, and shall advise the
Director of OMB and the Chairman of CEQ regarding agency compliance with
section 2 of this order; and
(b) issue, as necessary and appropriate and in coordination with the
Director of OMB, additional guidance to assist agencies in implementing
this order.
Sec. 5. Additional Duties of the Director of the Office of Management
and Budget. In implementing the policy set forth in section 1 of this
order, the Director of OMB shall:
(a) issue, as necessary and after consultation with the Chairman of
CEQ, instructions, directions, and guidance to the heads of agencies
concerning
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evaluation of agency progress and performance related to the
implementation of this order; and
(b) prepare periodic scorecards evaluating agency performance and
identify additional actions needed to implement this order.
Sec. 6. Duties of the Federal Chief Sustainability Officer. A Federal
Chief Sustainability Officer, designated by the President, shall head an
Office of Federal Sustainability, which shall be maintained as an
interagency environmental project within CEQ, and for which EPA shall
provide funding through the Office of Environmental Quality Management
Fund, 42 U.S.C. 4375. In implementing the policy set forth in section 1
of this order, the Federal Chief Sustainability Officer shall:
(a) monitor progress and advise the Chairman of CEQ on agency
performance and implementation of this order;
(b) lead the development of programs and policies to assist agencies
in implementing the goals of this order; and
(c) chair, convene, and preside at meetings and direct the work of
the Steering Committee.
Sec. 7. Duties of Heads of Agencies. In implementing the policy set
forth in section 1 of this order, the head of each agency shall:
(a) within 45 days of the date of this order, designate an agency
Chief Sustainability Officer--who shall be a senior civilian official,
compensated annually in an amount at or above the amount payable at
level IV of the Executive Schedule--and assign the designated official
the authority to perform duties relating to the implementation of this
order within the agency; and
(b) report to the Chairman of CEQ and the Director of OMB regarding
agency implementation and progress toward the goals of this order and
relevant statutory requirements.
Sec. 8. Revocations. Executive Order 13693 of March 19, 2015 (Planning
for Federal Sustainability in the Next Decade), is revoked.
Sec. 9. Limitations. (a) This order shall apply only to agency
activities, personnel, resources, and facilities that are located within
the United States. The head of an agency may provide that this order
shall apply in whole or in part with respect to agency activities,
personnel, resources, and facilities that are not located within the
United States, if the head of the agency determines that such
application is in the interest of the United States.
(b) The head of an agency shall manage agency activities, personnel,
resources, and facilities that are not located within the United States,
and with respect to which the head of the agency has not made a
determination under subsection (a) of this section, in a manner
consistent with the policy set forth in section 1 of this order, and to
the extent the head of the agency determines practicable.
Sec. 10. Exemption Authority. (a) The Director of National Intelligence
may exempt an intelligence activity of the United States--and related
personnel, resources, and facilities--from the provisions of this order,
other than this subsection, to the extent the Director determines
necessary to protect intelligence sources and methods from unauthorized
disclosure.
(b) The head of an agency may exempt law enforcement activities of
that agency, and related personnel, resources, and facilities, from the
provisions
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of this order, other than this subsection, to the extent the head of an
agency determines necessary to protect undercover operations from
unauthorized disclosure.
(c) The head of an agency may exempt law enforcement, protective,
emergency response, or military tactical vehicle fleets of that agency
from the provisions of this order, other than this subsection. Heads of
agencies shall manage fleets to which this paragraph refers in a manner
consistent with the policy set forth in section 1 of this order to the
extent they determine practicable.
(d) The head of an agency may exempt particular agency activities
and facilities from the provisions of this order, other than this
subsection, if it is in the interest of national security. If the head
of an agency issues an exemption under this subsection, the agency must
notify the Chairman of CEQ in writing within 30 days of issuance of that
exemption. To the maximum extent practicable, and without compromising
national security, each agency shall strive to comply with the purposes,
goals, and implementation steps in this order.
(e) The head of an agency may submit to the President, through the
Chairman of CEQ, a request for an exemption of an agency activity, and
related personnel, resources, and facilities, from this order.
Sec. 11. General Provisions. (a) Nothing in this order shall be
construed to impair or otherwise affect:
(i) the authority granted by law to an executive department or agency, or
the head thereof; or
(ii) the functions of the Director of OMB relating to budgetary,
administrative, or legislative proposals.
(b) This order shall be implemented in a manner consistent with
applicable law and subject to the availability of appropriations.
(c) This order is not intended to, and does not, create any right or
benefit, substantive or procedural, enforceable at law or in equity by
any party against the United States, its departments, agencies, or
entities, its officers, employees, or agents, or any other person.
DONALD J. TRUMP
The White House,
May 17, 2018.
Executive Order 13835 of May 21, 2018
Prohibiting Certain Additional Transactions With Respect to Venezuela
By the authority vested in me as President by the Constitution and the
laws of the United States of America, including the International
Emergency Economic Powers Act (50 U.S.C. 1701 et seq.) (IEEPA), the
National Emergencies Act (50 U.S.C. 1601 et seq.), and section 301 of
title 3, United States Code, I, DONALD J. TRUMP, President of the United
States of America, in order to take additional steps with respect to the
national emergency
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declared in Executive Order 13692 of March 8, 2015, and relied upon for
additional steps taken in Executive Order 13808 of August 24, 2017 and
Executive Order 13827 of March 19, 2018, particularly in light of the
recent activities of the Maduro regime, including endemic economic
mismanagement and public corruption at the expense of the Venezuelan
people and their prosperity, and ongoing repression of the political
opposition; attempts to undermine democratic order by holding snap
elections that are neither free nor fair; and the regime's
responsibility for the deepening humanitarian and public health crisis
in Venezuela, hereby order as follows:
Section 1. (a) All transactions related to, provision of financing for,
and other dealings in the following by a United States person or within
the United States are prohibited:
(i) the purchase of any debt owed to the Government of Venezuela, including
accounts receivable;
(ii) any debt owed to the Government of Venezuela that is pledged as
collateral after the effective date of this order, including accounts
receivable; and
(iii) the sale, transfer, assignment, or pledging as collateral by the
Government of Venezuela of any equity interest in any entity in which the
Government of Venezuela has a 50 percent or greater ownership interest.
(b) The prohibitions in subsection (a) of this section apply except
to the extent provided by statutes, or in regulations, orders,
directives, or licenses that may be issued pursuant to this order, and
notwithstanding any contract entered into or any license or permit
granted before the effective date of this order.
Sec. 2. (a) Any transaction that evades or avoids, has the purpose of
evading or avoiding, causes a violation of, or attempts to violate any
of the prohibitions set forth in this order is prohibited.
(b) Any conspiracy formed to violate any of the prohibitions set
forth in this order is prohibited.
Sec. 3. For the purposes of this order:
(a) The term ``person'' means an individual or entity;
(b) The term ``entity'' means a partnership, association, trust,
joint venture, corporation, group, subgroup, or other organization;
(c) the term ``United States person'' means any United States
citizen, permanent resident alien, entity organized under the laws of
the United States or any jurisdiction within the United States
(including foreign branches of such entities), or any person within the
United States; and
(d) the term ``Government of Venezuela'' means the Government of
Venezuela, any political subdivision, agency, or instrumentality
thereof, including the Central Bank of Venezuela and Petroleos de
Venezuela, S.A. (PdVSA), and any person owned or controlled by, or
acting for or on behalf of, the Government of Venezuela.
Sec. 4. The Secretary of the Treasury, in consultation with the
Secretary of State, is hereby authorized to take such actions, including
promulgating rules and regulations, and to employ all powers granted to
the President by IEEPA as may be necessary to implement this order. The
Secretary of the Treasury may, consistent with applicable law, re-
delegate any of these
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functions to other officers and executive departments and agencies of
the United States Government. All agencies of the United States
Government shall take all appropriate measures within their authority to
carry out the provisions of this order.
Sec. 5. This order is not intended to, and does not, create any right or
benefit, substantive or procedural, enforceable at law or in equity by
any party against the United States, its departments, agencies, or
entities, its officers, employees, or agents, or any other person.
Sec. 6. This order is effective at 12:30 p.m. eastern daylight time on
May 21, 2018.
DONALD J. TRUMP
The White House,
May 21, 2018.
Executive Order 13836 of May 25, 2018
Developing Efficient, Effective, and Cost-Reducing Approaches To Federal
Sector Collective Bargaining
By the authority vested in me as President by the Constitution and the
laws of the United States of America, and in order to assist executive
departments and agencies (agencies) in developing efficient, effective,
and cost-reducing collective bargaining agreements (CBAs), as described
in chapter 71 of title 5, United States Code, it is hereby ordered as
follows:
Section 1. Policy. (a) Section 7101(b) of title 5, United States Code,
requires the Federal Service Labor-Management Relations Statute (the
Statute) to be interpreted in a manner consistent with the requirement
of an effective and efficient Government. Unfortunately, implementation
of the Statute has fallen short of these goals. CBAs, and other agency
agreements with collective bargaining representatives, often make it
harder for agencies to reward high performers, hold low-performers
accountable, or flexibly respond to operational needs. Many agencies and
collective bargaining representatives spend years renegotiating CBAs,
with taxpayers paying for both sides' negotiators. Agencies must also
engage in prolonged negotiations before making even minor operational
changes, like relocating office space.
(b) The Federal Government must do more to apply the Statute in a
manner consistent with effective and efficient Government. To fulfill
this obligation, agencies should secure CBAs that: promote an effective
and efficient means of accomplishing agency missions; encourage the
highest levels of employee performance and ethical conduct; ensure
employees are accountable for their conduct and performance on the job;
expand agency flexibility to address operational needs; reduce the cost
of agency operations, including with respect to the use of taxpayer-
funded union time; are consistent with applicable laws, rules, and
regulations; do not cover matters that are not, by law, subject to
bargaining; and preserve management rights under section 7106(a) of
title 5, United States Code (management rights). Further, agencies that
form part of an effective and efficient Government should not take more
than a year to renegotiate CBAs.
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Sec. 2. Definitions. For purposes of this order:
(a) The phrase ``term CBA'' means a CBA of a fixed or indefinite
duration reached through substantive bargaining, as opposed to (i)
agreements reached through impact and implementation bargaining pursuant
to sections 7106(b)(2) and 7106(b)(3) of title 5, United States Code, or
(ii) mid-term agreements, negotiated while the basic comprehensive labor
contract is in effect, about subjects not included in such contract.
(b) The phrase ``taxpayer-funded union time'' means time granted to
a Federal employee to perform non-agency business during duty hours
pursuant to section 7131 of title 5, United States Code.
Sec. 3. Interagency Labor Relations Working Group. (a) There is hereby
established an Interagency Labor Relations Working Group (Labor
Relations Group).
(b) Organization. The Labor Relations Group shall consist of the
Director of the Office of Personnel Management (OPM Director),
representatives of participating agencies determined by their agency
head in consultation with the OPM Director, and OPM staff assigned by
the OPM Director. The OPM Director shall chair the Labor Relations Group
and, subject to the availability of appropriations and to the extent
permitted by law, provide administrative support for the Labor Relations
Group.
(c) Agencies. Agencies with at least 1,000 employees represented by
a collective bargaining representative pursuant to chapter 71 of title
5, United States Code, shall participate in the Labor Relations Group.
Agencies with a smaller number of employees represented by a collective
bargaining representative may, at the election of their agency head and
with the concurrence of the OPM Director, participate in the Labor
Relations Group. Agencies participating in the Labor Relations Group
shall provide assistance helpful in carrying out the responsibilities
outlined in subsection (d) of this section. Such assistance shall
include designating an agency employee to serve as a point of contact
with OPM responsible for providing the Labor Relations Group with sample
language for proposals and counter-proposals on significant matters
proposed for inclusion in term CBAs, as well as for analyzing and
discussing with OPM and the Labor Relations Group the effects of
significant CBA provisions on agency effectiveness and efficiency.
Participating agencies should provide other assistance as necessary to
support the Labor Relations Group in its mission.
(d) Responsibilities and Functions. The Labor Relations Group shall
assist the OPM Director on matters involving labor-management relations
in the executive branch. To the extent permitted by law, its
responsibilities shall include the following:
(i) Gathering information to support agency negotiating efforts, including
the submissions required under section 8 of this order, and creating an
inventory of language on significant subjects of bargaining that have
relevance to more than one agency and that have been proposed for inclusion
in at least one term CBA;
(ii) Developing model ground rules for negotiations that, if implemented,
would minimize delay, set reasonable limits for good-faith negotiations,
call for Federal Mediation and Conciliation Service (FMCS) to mediate
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disputed issues not resolved within a reasonable time, and, as appropriate,
promptly bring remaining unresolved issues to the Federal Service Impasses
Panel (the Panel) for resolution;
(iii) Analyzing provisions of term CBAs on subjects of bargaining that have
relevance to more than one agency, particularly those that may infringe on,
or otherwise affect, reserved management rights. Such analysis should
include an assessment of term CBA provisions that cover comparable
subjects, without infringing, or otherwise affecting, reserved management
rights. The analysis should also assess the consequences of such CBA
provisions on Federal effectiveness, efficiency, cost of operations, and
employee accountability and performance. The analysis should take
particular note of how certain provisions may impede the policies set forth
in section 1 of this order or the orderly implementation of laws, rules, or
regulations. The Labor Relations Group may examine general trends and
commonalities across term CBAs, and their effects on bargaining-unit
operations, but need not separately analyze every provision of each CBA in
every Federal bargaining unit;
(iv) Sharing information and analysis, as appropriate and permitted by law,
including significant proposals and counter-proposals offered in
bargaining, in order to reduce duplication of efforts and encourage common
approaches across agencies, as appropriate;
(v) Establishing ongoing communications among agencies engaging with the
same labor organizations in order to facilitate common solutions to common
bargaining initiatives; and
(vi) Assisting the OPM Director in developing, where appropriate,
Government-wide approaches to bargaining issues that advance the policies
set forth in section 1 of this order.
(e) Within 18 months of the first meeting of the Labor Relations
Group, the OPM Director, as the Chair of the group, shall submit to the
President, through the Office of Management and Budget (OMB), a report
proposing recommendations for meeting the goals set forth in section 1
of this order and for improving the organization, structure, and
functioning of labor relations programs across agencies.
Sec. 4. Collective Bargaining Objectives. (a) The head of each agency
that engages in collective bargaining under chapter 71 of title 5,
United States Code, shall direct appropriate officials within each
agency to prepare a report on all operative term CBAs at least 1 year
before their expiration or renewal date. The report shall recommend new
or revised CBA language the agency could seek to include in a
renegotiated agreement that would better support the objectives of
section 1 of this order. The officials preparing the report shall
consider the analysis and advice of the Labor Relations Group in making
recommendations for revisions. To the extent permitted by law, these
reports shall be deemed guidance and advice for agency management
related to collective bargaining under section 7114(b)(4)(C) of title 5,
United States Code, and thus not subject to disclosure to the exclusive
representative or its authorized representative.
(b) Consistent with the requirements and provisions of chapter 71 of
title 5, United States Code, and other applicable laws and regulations,
an agency, when negotiating with a collective bargaining representative,
shall:
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(i) establish collective bargaining objectives that advance the policies of
section 1 of this order, with such objectives informed, as appropriate, by
the reports required by subsection (a) of this section;
(ii) consider the analysis and advice of the Labor Relations Group in
establishing these collective bargaining objectives and when evaluating
collective bargaining representative proposals;
(iii) make every effort to secure a CBA that meets these objectives; and
(iv) ensure management and supervisor participation in the negotiating team
representing the agency.
Sec. 5. Collective Bargaining Procedures. (a) To achieve the purposes of
this order, agencies shall begin collective bargaining negotiations by
making their best effort to negotiate ground rules that minimize delay,
set reasonable time limits for good-faith negotiations, call for FMCS
mediation of disputed issues not resolved within those time limits, and,
as appropriate, promptly bring remaining unresolved issues to the Panel
for resolution. For collective bargaining negotiations, a negotiating
period of 6 weeks or less to achieve ground rules, and a negotiating
period of between 4 and 6 months for a term CBA under those ground
rules, should ordinarily be considered reasonable and to satisfy the
``effective and efficient'' goal set forth in section 1 of this order.
Agencies shall commit the time and resources necessary to satisfy these
temporal objectives and to fulfill their obligation to bargain in good
faith. Any negotiations to establish ground rules that do not conclude
after a reasonable period should, to the extent permitted by law, be
expeditiously advanced to mediation and, as necessary, to the Panel.
(b) During any collective bargaining negotiations under chapter 71
of title 5, United States Code, and consistent with section 7114(b) of
that chapter, the agency shall negotiate in good faith to reach
agreement on a term CBA, memorandum of understanding (MOU), or any other
type of binding agreement that promotes the policies outlined in section
1 of this order. If such negotiations last longer than the period
established by the CBA ground rules -- or, absent a pre-set deadline, a
reasonable time -- the agency shall consider whether requesting
assistance from the FMCS and, as appropriate, the Panel, would better
promote effective and efficient Government than would continuing
negotiations. Such consideration should evaluate the likelihood that
continuing negotiations without FMCS assistance or referral to the Panel
would produce an agreement consistent with the goals of section 1 of
this order, as well as the cost to the public of continuing to pay for
both agency and collective bargaining representative negotiating teams.
Upon the conclusion of the sixth month of any negotiation, the agency
head shall receive notice from appropriate agency staff and shall
receive monthly notifications thereafter regarding the status of
negotiations until they are complete. The agency head shall notify the
President through OPM of any negotiations that have lasted longer than 9
months, in which the assistance of the FMCS either has not been
requested or, if requested, has not resulted in agreement or advancement
to the Panel.
(c) If the commencement or any other stage of bargaining is delayed
or impeded because of a collective bargaining representative's failure
to comply with the duty to negotiate in good faith pursuant to section
7114(b) of title 5, United States Code, the agency shall, consistent
with applicable law consider whether to:
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(i) file an unfair labor practice (ULP) complaint under section 7118 of
title 5, United States Code, after considering evidence of bad-faith
negotiating, including refusal to meet to bargain, refusal to meet as
frequently as necessary, refusal to submit proposals or counterproposals,
undue delays in bargaining, undue delays in submission of proposals or
counterproposals, inadequate preparation for bargaining, and other conduct
that constitutes bad-faith negotiating; or
(ii) propose a new contract, memorandum, or other change in agency policy
and implement that proposal if the collective bargaining representative
does not offer counter-proposals in a timely manner.
(d) An agency's filing of a ULP complaint against a collective
bargaining representative shall not further delay negotiations. Agencies
shall negotiate in good faith or request assistance from the FMCS and,
as appropriate, the Panel, while a ULP complaint is pending.
(e) In developing proposed ground rules, and during any
negotiations, agency negotiators shall request the exchange of written
proposals, so as to facilitate resolution of negotiability issues and
assess the likely effect of specific proposals on agency operations and
management rights. To the extent that an agency's CBAs, ground rules, or
other agreements contain requirements for a bargaining approach other
than the exchange of written proposals addressing specific issues, the
agency should, at the soonest opportunity, take steps to eliminate them.
If such requirements are based on now-revoked Executive Orders,
including Executive Order 12871 of October 1, 1993 (Labor-Management
Partnerships) and Executive Order 13522 of December 9, 2009 (Creating
Labor-Management Forums to Improve Delivery of Government Services),
agencies shall take action, consistent with applicable law, to rescind
these requirements.
(f) Pursuant to section 7114(c)(2) of title 5, United States Code,
the agency head shall review all binding agreements with collective
bargaining representatives to ensure that all their provisions are
consistent with all applicable laws, rules, and regulations. When
conducting this review, the agency head shall ascertain whether the
agreement contains any provisions concerning subjects that are non-
negotiable, including provisions that violate Government-wide
requirements set forth in any applicable Executive Order or any other
applicable Presidential directive. If an agreement contains any such
provisions, the agency head shall disapprove such provisions, consistent
with applicable law. The agency head shall take all practicable steps to
render the determinations required by this subsection within 30 days of
the date the agreement is executed, in accordance with section 7114(c)
of title 5, United States Code, so as not to permit any part of an
agreement to become effective that is contrary to applicable law, rule,
or regulation.
Sec. 6. Permissive Bargaining. The heads of agencies subject to the
provisions of chapter 71 of title 5, United States Code, may not
negotiate over the substance of the subjects set forth in section
7106(b)(1) of title 5, United States Code, and shall instruct
subordinate officials that they may not negotiate over those same
subjects.
Sec. 7. Efficient Bargaining over Procedures and Appropriate
Arrangements. (a) Before beginning negotiations during a term CBA over
matters addressed by sections 7106(b)(2) or 7106(b)(3) of title 5,
United States Code, agencies shall evaluate whether or not such matters
are already covered by the term CBA and therefore are not subject to the
duty to bargain.
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If such matters are already covered by a term CBA, the agency shall not
bargain over such matters.
(b) Consistent with section 1 of this order, agencies that engage in
bargaining over procedures pursuant to section 7106(b)(2) of title 5,
United States Code, shall, consistent with their obligation to negotiate
in good faith, bargain over only those items that constitute procedures
associated with the exercise of management rights, which do not include
measures that excessively interfere with the exercise of such rights.
Likewise, consistent with section 1 of this order, agencies that engage
in bargaining over appropriate arrangements pursuant to section
7106(b)(3) of title 5, United States Code, shall, consistent with their
obligation to negotiate in good faith, bargain over only those items
that constitute appropriate arrangements for employees adversely
affected by the exercise of management rights. In such negotiations,
agencies shall ensure that a resulting appropriate arrangement does not
excessively interfere with the exercise of management rights.
Sec. 8. Public Accessibility. (a) Each agency subject to chapter 71 of
title 5, United States Code, that engages in any negotiation with a
collective bargaining representative, as defined therein, shall submit
to the OPM Director each term CBA currently in effect and its expiration
date. Such agency shall also submit any new term CBA and its expiration
date to the OPM Director within 30 days of its effective date, and
submit new arbitral awards to the OPM Director within 10 business days
of receipt. The OPM Director shall make each term CBA publicly
accessible on the Internet as soon as practicable.
(b) Within 90 days of the date of this order, the OPM Director shall
prescribe a reporting format for submissions required by subsection (a)
of this section. Within 30 days of the OPM Director's having prescribed
the reporting format, agencies shall use this reporting format and make
the submissions required under subsection (a) of this section.
Sec. 9. General Provisions. (a) Nothing in this order shall be
construed to impair or otherwise affect:
(i) the authority granted by law to an executive department or agency, or
the head thereof; or
(ii) the functions of the OMB Director relating to budgetary,
administrative, or legislative proposals.
(b) This order shall be implemented consistent with applicable law
and subject to the availability of appropriations.
(c) Nothing in this order shall abrogate any CBA in effect on the
date of this order.
(d) The failure to produce a report for the agency head prior to the
termination or renewal of a CBA under section 4(a) of this order shall
not prevent an agency from opening a CBA for renegotiation.
(e) This order is not intended to, and does not, create any right or
benefit, substantive or procedural, enforceable at law or in equity by
any party
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against the United States, its departments, agencies, or entities, its
officers, employees, or agents, or any other person.
DONALD J. TRUMP
The White House,
May 25, 2018.
Executive Order 13837 of May 25, 2018
Ensuring Transparency, Accountability, and Efficiency in Taxpayer-Funded
Union Time Use
By the authority vested in me as President by the Constitution and the
laws of the United States of America, including section 301 of title 3,
United States Code, and section 7301 of title 5, United States Code, and
to ensure the effective functioning of the executive branch, it is
hereby ordered as follows:
Section 1. Purpose. An effective and efficient government keeps careful
track of how it spends the taxpayers' money and eliminates unnecessary,
inefficient, or unreasonable expenditures. To advance this policy,
executive branch employees should spend their duty hours performing the
work of the Federal Government and serving the public.
Federal law allows Federal employees to represent labor organizations
and perform other non-agency business while being paid by American
taxpayers (taxpayer-funded union time). The Congress, however, has also
instructed the executive branch to interpret the law in a manner
consistent with the requirements of an effective and efficient
government.
To that end, agencies should ensure that taxpayer-funded union time is
used efficiently and authorized in amounts that are reasonable,
necessary, and in the public interest. Federal employees should spend
the clear majority of their duty hours working for the public. No agency
should pay for Federal labor organizations' expenses, except where
required by law. Agencies should eliminate unrestricted grants of
taxpayer-funded union time and instead require employees to obtain
specific authorization before using such time. Agencies should also
monitor use of taxpayer-funded union time, ensure it is used only for
authorized purposes, and make information regarding its use readily
available to the public.
Sec. 2. Definitions. For purposes of this order, the following
definitions shall apply:
(a) Except for purposes of section 4 of this order, ``agency'' has
the meaning given the term in section 7103(a)(3) of title 5, United
States Code, but includes only executive agencies. For purposes of
section 4 of this order, ``agency'' has the meaning given to ``Executive
agency'' in section 105 of title 5, United States Code, but excludes the
Government Accountability Office.
(b) ``Agency business'' shall mean work performed by Federal
employees, including detailees or assignees, on behalf of an agency, but
does not include work performed on taxpayer-funded union time.
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(c) ``Bargaining unit'' shall mean a group of employees represented
by an exclusive representative in an appropriate unit for collective
bargaining under subchapter II of chapter 71 of title 5, United States
Code.
(d) ``Discounted use of government property'' means charging less to
use government property than the value of the use of such property, as
determined by the General Services Administration, where applicable, or
otherwise by the generally prevailing commercial cost of using such
property.
(e) ``Employee'' has the meaning given the term in section
7103(a)(2) of title 5, United States Code, except for purposes of
section 4 of this order, in which case it means an individual employed
in an ``Executive agency,'' according to the meaning given that term in
section 105 of title 5, United States Code, but excluding the Government
Accountability Office.
(f) ``Grievance'' has the meaning given the term in section
7103(a)(9) of title 5, United States Code.
(g) ``Labor organization'' has the meaning given the term in section
7103(a)(4) of title 5, United States Code.
(h) ``Paid time'' shall mean time for which an employee is paid by
the Federal Government, including both duty time, in which the employee
performs agency business, and taxpayer-funded union time. It does not
include time spent on paid or unpaid leave, or an employee's off-duty
hours.
(i) ``Taxpayer-funded union time'' shall mean official time granted
to an employee pursuant to section 7131 of title 5, United States Code.
(j) ``Union time rate'' shall mean the total number of duty hours in
the fiscal year that employees in a bargaining unit used for taxpayer-
funded union time, divided by the number of employees in such bargaining
unit.
Sec. 3. Standards for Reasonable and Efficient Taxpayer-Funded Union
Time Usage. (a) No agency shall agree to authorize any amount of
taxpayer-funded union time under section 7131(d) of title 5, United
States Code, unless such time is reasonable, necessary, and in the
public interest. Agreements authorizing taxpayer-funded union time under
section 7131(d) of title 5, United States Code, that would cause the
union time rate in a bargaining unit to exceed 1 hour should, taking
into account the size of the bargaining unit, and the amount of
taxpayer-funded union time anticipated to be granted under sections
7131(a) and 7131(c) of title 5, United States Code, ordinarily not be
considered reasonable, necessary, and in the public interest, or to
satisfy the ``effective and efficient'' goal set forth in section 1 of
this order and section 7101(b) of title 5, United States Code. Agencies
shall commit the time and resources necessary to strive for a negotiated
union time rate of 1 hour or less, and to fulfill their obligation to
bargain in good faith.
(b) (i) If an agency agrees to authorize amounts of taxpayer-funded
union time under section 7131(d) of title 5, United States Code, that
would cause the union time rate in a bargaining unit to exceed 1 hour
(or proposes to the Federal Service Impasses Panel or an arbitrator
engaging in interest arbitration an amount that would cause the union
time rate in a bargaining unit to exceed 1 hour), the agency head shall
report this agreement or proposal to the President through the Director
of the Office of Personnel Management (OPM Director) within 15 days of
such an agreement or proposal. Such report shall explain why such
expenditures are reasonable, necessary,
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and in the public interest, describe the benefit (if any) the public
will receive from the activities conducted by employees on such
taxpayer-funded union time, and identify the total cost of such time to
the agency. This reporting duty cannot be delegated.
(ii) Each agency head shall require relevant subordinate agency officials
to inform the agency head 5 business days in advance of presenting or
accepting a proposal that would result in a union time rate of greater than
1 hour for any bargaining unit, if the subordinate agency officials
anticipate they will present or agree to such a provision.
(iii) The requirements of this subsection shall not apply to a union time
rate established pursuant to an order of the Federal Service Impasses Panel
or an arbitrator engaging in interest arbitration, provided that the agency
had proposed that the Impasses Panel or arbitrator establish a union time
rate of 1 hour or less.
(c) Nothing in this section shall be construed to prohibit any
agency from authorizing taxpayer-funded union time as required under
sections 7131(a) and 7131(c) of title 5, United States Code, or to
direct an agency to negotiate to include in a collective bargaining
agreement a term that precludes an agency from granting taxpayer-funded
union time pursuant to those provisions.
Sec. 4. Employee Conduct with Regard to Agency Time and Resources. (a)
To ensure that Federal resources are used effectively and efficiently
and in a manner consistent with both the public interest and section 8
of this order, all employees shall adhere to the following requirements:
(i) Employees may not engage in lobbying activities during paid time,
except in their official capacities as an employee.
(ii) (1) Except as provided in subparagraph (2) of this subsection,
employees shall spend at least three-quarters of their paid time, measured
each fiscal year, performing agency business or attending necessary
training (as required by their agency), in order to ensure that they
develop and maintain the skills necessary to perform their agency duties
efficiently and effectively.
(2) Employees who have spent one-quarter of their paid time in any fiscal
year on non-agency business may continue to use taxpayer-funded union time
in that fiscal year for purposes covered by sections 7131(a) or 7131(c) of
title 5, United States Code.
(3) Any time in excess of one-quarter of an employee's paid time used to
perform non-agency business in a fiscal year shall count toward the
limitation set forth in subparagraph (1) of this subsection in subsequent
fiscal years.
(iii) No employee, when acting on behalf of a Federal labor organization,
may be permitted the free or discounted use of government property or any
other agency resources if such free or discounted use is not generally
available for non-agency business by employees when acting on behalf of
non-Federal organizations. Such property and resources include office or
meeting space, reserved parking spaces, phones, computers, and computer
systems.
(iv) Employees may not be permitted reimbursement for expenses incurred
performing non-agency business, unless required by law or regulation.
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(v) (1) Employees may not use taxpayer-funded union time to prepare or
pursue grievances (including arbitration of grievances) brought against an
agency under procedures negotiated pursuant to section 7121 of title 5,
United States Code, except where such use is otherwise authorized by law or
regulation.
(2) The prohibition in subparagraph (1) of this subsection does not apply
to:
(A) an employee using taxpayer-funded union time to prepare
for, confer with an exclusive representative regarding, or present
a grievance brought on the employee's own behalf; or to appear as
a witness in any grievance proceeding; or
(B) an employee using taxpayer-funded union time to challenge
an adverse personnel action taken against the employee in
retaliation for engaging in federally protected whistleblower
activity, including for engaging in activity protected under
section 2302(b)(8) of title 5, United States Code, under section
78u-6(h)(1) of title 15, United States Code, under section 3730(h)
of title 31, United States Code, or under any other similar
whistleblower law.
(b) Employees may not use taxpayer-funded union time without advance
written authorization from their agency, except where obtaining prior
approval is deemed impracticable under regulations or guidance adopted
pursuant to subsection (c) of this section.
(c) (i) The requirements of this section shall become effective 45
days from the date of this order. The Office of Personnel Management
(OPM) shall be responsible for administering the requirements of this
section. Within 45 days of the date of this order, the OPM Director
shall examine whether existing regulations are consistent with the rules
set forth in this section. If the regulations are not, the OPM Director
shall propose for notice and public comment, as soon as practicable,
appropriate regulations to clarify and assist agencies in implementing
these rules, consistent with applicable law.
(ii) The head of each agency is responsible for ensuring compliance by
employees within such agency with the requirements of this section, to the
extent consistent with applicable law and existing collective bargaining
agreements. Each agency head shall examine whether existing regulations,
policies, and practices are consistent with the rules set forth in this
section. If they are not, the agency head shall take all appropriate steps
consistent with applicable law to bring them into compliance with this
section as soon as practicable.
(e) Nothing in this order shall be construed to prohibit agencies
from permitting employees to take unpaid leave to perform
representational activities under chapter 71 of title 5, United States
Code, including for purposes covered by section 7121(b)(1)(C) of title
5, United States Code.
Sec. 5. Preventing Unlawful or Unauthorized Expenditures. (a) Any
employee who uses taxpayer-funded union time without advance written
agency authorization required by section 4(b) of this order, or for
purposes not specifically authorized by the agency, shall be considered
absent without leave and subject to appropriate disciplinary action.
Repeated misuse of taxpayer-funded union time may constitute serious
misconduct that impairs the efficiency of the Federal service. In such
instances, agencies shall take appropriate disciplinary action to
address such misconduct.
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(b) As soon as practicable, but not later than 180 days from the
date of this order, to the extent permitted by law, each agency shall
develop and implement a procedure governing the authorization of
taxpayer-funded union time under section 4(b) of this order. Such
procedure shall, at a minimum, require a requesting employee to specify
the number of taxpayer-funded union time hours to be used and the
specific purposes for which such time will be used, providing sufficient
detail to identify the tasks the employee will undertake. That procedure
shall also allow the authorizing official to assess whether it is
reasonable and necessary to grant such amount of time to accomplish such
tasks. For continuing or ongoing requests, each agency shall require
requests for authorization renewals to be submitted not less than once
per pay period. Each agency shall further require separate advance
authorization for any use of taxpayer-funded union time in excess of
previously authorized hours or for purposes for which such time was not
previously authorized.
(c) As soon as practicable, but not later than 180 days from the
date of this order, each agency shall develop and implement a system to
monitor the use of taxpayer-funded union time to ensure that it is used
only for authorized purposes, and that it is not used contrary to law or
regulation. In developing these systems, each agency shall give special
attention to ensuring taxpayer-funded union time is not used for:
(i) internal union business in violation of section 7131(b) of title 5,
United States Code;
(ii) lobbying activities in violation of section 1913 of title 18, United
States Code, or in violation of section 4(a)(i) of this order; or
(iii) political activities in violation of subchapter III of chapter 73 of
title 5, United States Code.
Sec. 6. Agency Reporting Requirements. (a) To the extent permitted by
law, each agency shall submit an annual report to OPM on the following:
(i) The purposes for which the agency has authorized the use of taxpayer-
funded union time, and the amounts of time used for each such purpose;
(ii) The job title and total compensation of each employee who has used
taxpayer-funded union time in the fiscal year, as well as the total number
of hours each employee spent on these activities and the proportion of each
employee's total paid hours that number represents;
(iii) If the agency has allowed labor organizations or individuals on
taxpayer-funded union time the free or discounted use of government
property, the total value of such free or discounted use;
(iv) Any expenses the agency paid for activities conducted on taxpayer-
funded union time; and
(v) The amount of any reimbursement paid by the labor organizations for the
use of government property.
(b) Agencies shall notify the OPM Labor Relations Group established
pursuant to the Executive Order entitled ``Developing Efficient,
Effective, and Cost-Reducing Approaches to Federal Sector Collective
Bargaining'' of May 25, 2018, if a bargaining unit's union time rate
exceeds 1 hour.
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(c) If an agency's aggregate union time rate (i.e., the average of
the union time rates in each agency bargaining unit, weighted by the
number of employees in each unit) has increased overall from the last
fiscal year, the agency shall explain this increase in the report
required under subsection (a) of this section.
(d) The OPM Director shall set a date by which agency submissions
under this section are due.
Sec. 7. Public Disclosure and Transparency. (a) Within 180 days of the
date of this order, the OPM Director shall publish a standardized form
that each agency shall use in preparing the reports required by section
6 of this order.
(b) OPM shall analyze the agency submissions under section 6 of this
order and produce an annual report detailing:
(i) for each agency and for agencies in the aggregate, the number of
employees using taxpayer-funded union time, the number of employees using
taxpayer-funded union time separately listed by intervals of the proportion
of paid time spent on such activities, the number of hours spent on
taxpayer-funded union time, the cost of taxpayer-funded union time
(measured by the compensation of the employees involved), the aggregate
union time rate, the number of bargaining unit employees, and the
percentage change in each of these values from the previous fiscal year;
(ii) for each agency and in the aggregate, the value of the free or
discounted use of any government property the agency has provided to labor
organizations, and any expenses, such as travel or per diems, the agency
paid for activities conducted on taxpayer-funded union time, as well as the
amount of any reimbursement paid for such use of government property, and
the percentage change in each of these values from the previous fiscal
year;
(iii) the purposes for which taxpayer-funded union time was granted; and
(iv) the information required by section 6(a)(ii) of this order for
employees using taxpayer-funded union time, sufficiently aggregated that
such disclosure would not unduly risk disclosing information protected by
law, including personally identifiable information.
(c) The OPM Director shall publish the annual report required by
this section by June 30 of each year. The first report shall cover
fiscal year 2019 and shall be published by June 30, 2020.
(d) The OPM Director shall, after consulting with the Chief Human
Capital Officers designated under chapter 14 of title 5, United States
Code, promulgate any additional guidance that may be necessary or
appropriate to assist the heads of agencies in complying with the
requirements of this order.
Sec. 8. Implementation and Renegotiation of Collective Bargaining
Agreements. (a) Each agency shall implement the requirements of this
order within 45 days of the date of this order, except for subsection
4(b) of this order, which shall be effective for employees at an agency
when such agency implements the procedure required by section 5(b) of
this order, to the extent permitted by law and consistent with their
obligations under collective bargaining agreements in force on the date
of this order. The head of
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each agency shall designate an official within the agency tasked with
ensuring implementation of this order, and shall report the identity of
such official to OPM within 30 days of the date of this order.
(b) Each agency shall consult with employee labor representatives
about the implementation of this order. On the earliest date permitted
by law, and to effectuate the terms of this order, any agency that is
party to a collective bargaining agreement that has at least one
provision that is inconsistent with any part of this order shall give
any contractually required notice of its intent to alter the terms of
such agreement and either reopen negotiations and negotiate to obtain
provisions consistent with this order, or subsequently terminate such
provision and implement the requirements of this order, as applicable
under law.
Sec. 9. General Provisions. (a) Nothing in this order shall abrogate any
collective bargaining agreement in effect on the date of this order.
(b) Nothing in this order shall be construed to interfere with,
restrain, or coerce any employee in the exercise by the employee of any
right under chapter 71 of title 5, United States Code, or encourage or
discourage membership in any labor organization by discrimination in
connection with hiring, tenure, promotion, or other conditions of
employment.
(c) Nothing in this order shall be construed to impair or otherwise
affect the authority granted by law to an executive department or
agency, or the head thereof.
(d) This order shall be implemented consistent with applicable law
and subject to the availability of appropriations.
(e) This order is not intended to, and does not, create any right or
benefit, substantive or procedural, enforceable at law or in equity by
any party against the United States, its departments, agencies, or
entities, its officers, employees, or agents, or any other person.
(f) If any provision of this order, including any of its
applications, is held to be invalid, the remainder of this order and all
of its other applications shall not be affected thereby.
DONALD J. TRUMP
The White House,
May 25, 2018.
Executive Order 13838 of May 25, 2018
Exemption From Executive Order 13658 for Recreational Services on
Federal Lands
By the authority vested in me as President by the Constitution and the
laws of the United States of America, including the Federal Property and
Administrative Services Act, 40 U.S.C. 101 et seq., and in order to
ensure that the Federal Government can economically and efficiently
provide the services that allow visitors of all means to enjoy the
natural beauty of Federal parks and other Federal lands, it is hereby
ordered as follows:
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Section 1. Policy. Executive Order 13658 of February 12, 2014
(Establishing a Minimum Wage for Contractors), established a minimum
wage to be paid by parties who contract with the Federal Government and
applies to outfitters and guides operating on Federal lands. These
individuals often conduct multiday recreational tours through Federal
lands, and may be required to work substantial overtime hours. The
implementation of Executive Order 13658 threatens to raise significantly
the cost of guided hikes and tours on Federal lands, preventing many
visitors from enjoying the great beauty of America's outdoors. Seasonal
recreational workers have irregular work schedules, a high incidence of
overtime pay, and an unusually high turnover rate, among other
distinguishing characteristics. As a consequence, a minimum wage
increase would generally entail large negative effects on hours worked
by recreational service workers. Thus, applying Executive Order 13658 to
these service contracts does not promote economy and efficiency in
making these services available to those who seek to enjoy our Federal
lands. That rationale, however, does not apply with the same force to
lodging and food services associated with seasonal recreational
services, which generally involve more regular work schedules and normal
amounts of overtime work. Executive Order 13658 therefore should
continue to apply to lodging and food services associated with seasonal
recreational services.
Sec. 2. Exemption from Executive Order 13658. Section 7(f) of Executive
Order 13658 is amended by inserting at its end the following language:
``This order shall not apply to contracts or contract-like instruments
entered into with the Federal Government in connection with seasonal
recreational services or seasonal recreational equipment rental for the
general public on Federal lands, but this exemption shall not apply to
lodging and food services associated with seasonal recreational
services. Seasonal recreational services include river running, hunting,
fishing, horseback riding, camping, mountaineering activities,
recreational ski services, and youth camps.''
Sec. 3. Agency Implementation. Executive departments and agencies
(agencies) shall promptly take appropriate action to implement this
exemption and to ensure that all applicable regulations and agency
guidance are consistent with this order. Agencies shall modify existing
authorizations and solicitations for contracts or contract-like
instruments affected by section 2 of this order by removing clauses
requiring compliance with Executive Order 13658 (including the contract
clause set forth at title 29, part 10, appendix A, Code of Federal
Regulations) as soon as practicable and consistent with applicable law.
Agencies shall remove such clauses without impairing the recreational
activities or uses authorized by those permits and contracts.
Sec. 4. General Provisions. (a) Nothing in this order shall be construed
to impair or otherwise affect:
(i) the authority granted by law to an executive department or agency, or
the head thereof; or
(ii) the functions of the Director of the Office of Management and Budget
relating to budgetary, administrative, or legislative proposals.
(b) This order shall be implemented consistent with applicable law
and subject to the availability of appropriations.
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(c) This order is not intended to, and does not, create any right or
benefit, substantive or procedural, enforceable at law or in equity by
any party against the United States, its departments, agencies, or
entities, its officers, employees, or agents, or any other person.
DONALD J. TRUMP
The White House,
May 25, 2018.
Executive Order 13839 of May 25, 2018
Promoting Accountability and Streamlining Removal Procedures Consistent
With Merit System Principles
By the authority vested in me as President by the Constitution and the
laws of the United States of America, including sections 1104(a)(1),
3301, and 7301 of title 5, United States Code, and section 301 of title
3, United States Code, and to ensure the effective functioning of the
executive branch, it is hereby ordered as follows:
Section 1. Purpose. Merit system principles call for holding Federal
employees accountable for performance and conduct. They state that
employees should maintain high standards of integrity, conduct, and
concern for the public interest, and that the Federal workforce should
be used efficiently and effectively. They further state that employees
should be retained based on the adequacy of their performance,
inadequate performance should be corrected, and employees should be
separated who cannot or will not improve their performance to meet
required standards. Unfortunately, implementation of America's civil
service laws has fallen far short of these ideals. The Federal Employee
Viewpoint Survey has consistently found that less than one-third of
Federal employees believe that the Government deals with poor performers
effectively. Failure to address unacceptable performance and misconduct
undermines morale, burdens good performers with subpar colleagues, and
inhibits the ability of executive agencies (as defined in section 105 of
title 5, United States Code, but excluding the Government Accountability
Office) (agencies) to accomplish their missions. This order advances the
ability of supervisors in agencies to promote civil servant
accountability consistent with merit system principles while
simultaneously recognizing employees' procedural rights and protections.
Sec. 2. Principles for Accountability in the Federal Workforce. (a)
Removing unacceptable performers should be a straightforward process
that minimizes the burden on supervisors. Agencies should limit
opportunity periods to demonstrate acceptable performance under section
4302(c)(6) of title 5, United States Code, to the amount of time that
provides sufficient opportunity to demonstrate acceptable performance.
(b) Supervisors and deciding officials should not be required to use
progressive discipline. The penalty for an instance of misconduct should
be tailored to the facts and circumstances.
(c) Each employee's work performance and disciplinary history is
unique, and disciplinary action should be calibrated to the specific
facts
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and circumstances of each individual employee's situation. Conduct that
justifies discipline of one employee at one time does not necessarily
justify similar discipline of a different employee at a different time -
- particularly where the employees are in different work units or chains
of supervision -- and agencies are not prohibited from removing an
employee simply because they did not remove a different employee for
comparable conduct. Nonetheless, employees should be treated equitably,
so agencies should consider appropriate comparators as they evaluate
potential disciplinary actions.
(d) Suspension should not be a substitute for removal in
circumstances in which removal would be appropriate. Agencies should not
require suspension of an employee before proposing to remove that
employee, except as may be appropriate under applicable facts.
(e) When taking disciplinary action, agencies should have discretion
to take into account an employee's disciplinary record and past work
record, including all past misconduct -- not only similar past
misconduct. Agencies should provide an employee with appropriate notice
when taking a disciplinary action.
(f) To the extent practicable, agencies should issue decisions on
proposed removals taken under chapter 75 of title 5, United States Code,
within 15 business days of the end of the employee reply period
following a notice of proposed removal.
(g) To the extent practicable, agencies should limit the written
notice of adverse action to the 30 days prescribed in section 7513(b)(1)
of title 5, United States Code.
(h) The removal procedures set forth in chapter 75 of title 5,
United States Code (Chapter 75 procedures), should be used in
appropriate cases to address instances of unacceptable performance.
(i) A probationary period should be used as the final step in the
hiring process of a new employee. Supervisors should use that period to
assess how well an employee can perform the duties of a job. A
probationary period can be a highly effective tool to evaluate a
candidate's potential to be an asset to an agency before the candidate's
appointment becomes final.
(j) Following issuance of regulations under section 7 of this order,
agencies should prioritize performance over length of service when
determining which employees will be retained following a reduction in
force.
Sec. 3. Standard for Negotiating Grievance Procedures. Whenever
reasonable in view of the particular circumstances, agency heads shall
endeavor to exclude from the application of any grievance procedures
negotiated under section 7121 of title 5, United States Code, any
dispute concerning decisions to remove any employee from Federal service
for misconduct or unacceptable performance. Each agency shall commit the
time and resources necessary to achieve this goal and to fulfill its
obligation to bargain in good faith. If an agreement cannot be reached,
the agency shall, to the extent permitted by law, promptly request the
assistance of the Federal Mediation and Conciliation Service and, as
necessary, the Federal Service Impasses Panel in the resolution of the
disagreement. Within 30 days after the adoption of any collective
bargaining agreement that fails to achieve this goal, the agency head
shall provide an explanation to the President,
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through the Director of the Office of Personnel Management (OPM
Director).
Sec. 4. Managing the Federal Workforce. To promote good morale in the
Federal workforce, employee accountability, and high performance, and to
ensure the effective and efficient accomplishment of agency missions and
the efficiency of the Federal service, to the extent consistent with
law, no agency shall:
(a) subject to grievance procedures or binding arbitration disputes
concerning:
(i) the assignment of ratings of record; or
(ii) the award of any form of incentive pay, including cash awards; quality
step increases; or recruitment, retention, or relocation payments;
(b) make any agreement, including a collective bargaining agreement:
(i) that limits the agency's discretion to employ Chapter 75 procedures to
address unacceptable performance of an employee;
(ii) that requires the use of procedures under chapter 43 of title 5,
United States Code (including any performance assistance period or similar
informal period to demonstrate improved performance prior to the initiation
of an opportunity period under section 4302(c)(6) of title 5, United States
Code), before removing an employee for unacceptable performance; or
(iii) that limits the agency's discretion to remove an employee from
Federal service without first engaging in progressive discipline; or
(c) generally afford an employee more than a 30-day period to
demonstrate acceptable performance under section 4302(c)(6) of title 5,
United States Code, except when the agency determines in its sole and
exclusive discretion that a longer period is necessary to provide
sufficient time to evaluate an employee's performance.
Sec. 5. Ensuring Integrity of Personnel Files. Agencies shall not agree
to erase, remove, alter, or withhold from another agency any information
about a civilian employee's performance or conduct in that employee's
official personnel records, including an employee's Official Personnel
Folder and Employee Performance File, as part of, or as a condition to,
resolving a formal or informal complaint by the employee or settling an
administrative challenge to an adverse personnel action.
Sec. 6. Data Collection of Adverse Actions. (a) For fiscal year 2018,
and for each fiscal year thereafter, each agency shall provide a report
to the OPM Director containing the following information:
(i) the number of civilian employees in a probationary period or otherwise
employed for a specific term who were removed by the agency;
(ii) the number of civilian employees reprimanded in writing by the agency;
(iii) the number of civilian employees afforded an opportunity period by
the agency under section 4302(c)(6) of title 5, United States Code,
breaking out the number of such employees receiving an opportunity period
longer than 30 days;
(iv) the number of adverse personnel actions taken against civilian
employees by the agency, broken down by type of adverse personnel action,
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including reduction in grade or pay (or equivalent), suspension, and
removal;
(v) the number of decisions on proposed removals by the agency taken under
chapter 75 of title 5, United States Code, not issued within 15 business
days of the end of the employee reply period;
(vi) the number of adverse personnel actions by the agency for which
employees received written notice in excess of the 30 days prescribed in
section 7513(b)(1) of title 5, United States Code;
(vii) the number and key terms of settlements reached by the agency with
civilian employees in cases arising out of adverse personnel actions; and
(viii) the resolutions of litigation about adverse personnel actions
involving civilian employees reached by the agency.
(b) Compilation and submission of the data required by subsection
(a) of this section shall be conducted in accordance with all applicable
laws, including those governing privacy and data security.
(c) To enhance public accountability of agencies for their
management of the Federal workforce, the OPM Director shall, consistent
with applicable law, publish the information received under subsection
(a) of this section, at the minimum level of aggregation necessary to
protect personal privacy. The OPM Director may withhold particular
information if publication would unduly risk disclosing information
protected by law, including personally identifiable information.
(d) Within 60 days of the date of this order, the OPM Director shall
issue guidance regarding the implementation of this section, including
with respect to any exemptions necessary for compliance with applicable
law and the reporting format for submissions required by subsection (a)
of this section.
Sec. 7. Implementation. (a) Within 45 days of the date of this order,
the OPM Director shall examine whether existing regulations effectuate
the principles set forth in section 2 of this order and the requirements
of sections 3, 4, 5, and 6 of this order. To the extent necessary or
appropriate, the OPM Director shall, as soon as practicable, propose for
notice and public comment appropriate regulations to effectuate the
principles set forth in section 2 of this order and the requirements of
sections 3, 4, 5, and 6 of this order.
(b) The head of each agency shall take steps to conform internal
agency discipline and unacceptable performance policies to the
principles and requirements of this order. To the extent consistent with
law, each agency head shall:
(i) within 45 days of this order, revise its discipline and unacceptable
performance policies to conform to the principles and requirements of this
order, in areas where new final Office of Personnel Management (OPM)
regulations are not required, and shall further revise such policies as
necessary to conform to any new final OPM regulations, within 45 days of
the issuance of such regulations; and
(ii) renegotiate, as applicable, any collective bargaining agreement
provisions that are inconsistent with any part of this order or any final
OPM regulations promulgated pursuant to this order. Each agency shall give
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any contractually required notice of its intent to alter the terms of such
agreement and reopen negotiations. Each agency shall, to the extent
consistent with law, subsequently conform such terms to the requirements of
this order, and to any final OPM regulations issued pursuant to this order,
on the earliest practicable date permitted by law.
(c) Within 15 months of the adoption of any final rules issued
pursuant to subsection (a) of this section, the OPM Director shall
submit to the President a report, through the Director of the Office of
Management and Budget, evaluating the effect of those rules, including
their effect on the ability of Federal supervisors to hold employees
accountable for their performance.
(d) Within a reasonable amount of time following the adoption of any
final rules issued pursuant to subsection (a) of this section, the OPM
Director and the Chief Human Capital Officers Council shall undertake a
Government-wide initiative to educate Federal supervisors about holding
employees accountable for unacceptable performance or misconduct under
those rules.
Sec. 8. General Provisions. (a) Nothing in this order shall be construed
to impair or otherwise affect:
(i) the authority granted by law to an executive department or agency, or
the head thereof; or
(ii) the functions of the Director of the Office of Management and Budget
relating to budgetary, administrative, or legislative proposals.
(b) Agencies shall consult with employee labor representatives about
the implementation of this order. Nothing in this order shall abrogate
any collective bargaining agreement in effect on the date of this order.
(c) This order shall be implemented consistent with applicable law
and subject to the availability of appropriations.
(d) This order is not intended to, and does not, create any right or
benefit, substantive or procedural, enforceable at law or in equity by
any party against the United States, its departments, agencies, or
entities, its officers, employees, or agents, or any other person.
(e) If any provision of this order, including any of its
applications, is held to be invalid, the remainder of this order and all
of its other applications shall not be affected thereby.
DONALD J. TRUMP
The White House,
May 25, 2018.
Executive Order 13840 of June 19, 2018
Ocean Policy To Advance the Economic, Security, and Environmental
Interests of the United States
By the authority vested in me as President by the Constitution and the
laws of the United States of America, it is hereby ordered as follows:
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Section 1. Purpose. The ocean, coastal, and Great Lakes waters of the
United States are foundational to the economy, security, global
competitiveness, and well-being of the United States. Ocean industries
employ millions of Americans and support a strong national economy.
Domestic energy production from Federal waters strengthens the Nation's
security and reduces reliance on imported energy. Our Armed Forces
protect our national interests in the ocean and along the Nation's
coasts. Goods and materials that support our economy and quality of life
flow through maritime commerce. Our fisheries resources help feed the
Nation and present tremendous export opportunities. Clean, healthy
waters support fishing, boating, and other recreational opportunities
for all Americans.
This order maintains and enhances these and other benefits to the Nation
through improved public access to marine data and information, efficient
interagency coordination on ocean-related matters, and engagement with
marine industries, the science and technology community, and other ocean
stakeholders. To advance these national interests, this order recognizes
and supports Federal participation in regional ocean partnerships, to
the extent appropriate and consistent with national security interests
and statutory authorities.
Sec. 2. Policy. It shall be the policy of the United States to:
(a) coordinate the activities of executive departments and agencies
(agencies) regarding ocean-related matters to ensure effective
management of ocean, coastal, and Great Lakes waters and to provide
economic, security, and environmental benefits for present and future
generations of Americans;
(b) continue to promote the lawful use of the ocean by agencies,
including United States Armed Forces;
(c) exercise rights and jurisdiction and perform duties in
accordance with applicable domestic law and--if consistent with
applicable domestic law--international law, including customary
international law;
(d) facilitate the economic growth of coastal communities and
promote ocean industries, which employ millions of Americans, advance
ocean science and technology, feed the American people, transport
American goods, expand recreational opportunities, and enhance America's
energy security;
(e) ensure that Federal regulations and management decisions do not
prevent productive and sustainable use of ocean, coastal, and Great
Lakes waters;
(f) modernize the acquisition, distribution, and use of the best
available ocean-related science and knowledge, in partnership with
marine industries; the ocean science and technology community; State,
tribal, and local governments; and other ocean stakeholders, to inform
decisions and enhance entrepreneurial opportunity; and
(g) facilitate, as appropriate, coordination, consultation, and
collaboration regarding ocean-related matters, consistent with
applicable law, among Federal, State, tribal, and local governments,
marine industries, the ocean science and technology community, other
ocean stakeholders, and foreign governments and international
organizations.
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Sec. 3. Definitions. For the purposes of this order, the following
definitions apply:
(a) ``Ocean-related matters'' means management, science, and
technology matters involving the ocean, coastal, and Great Lakes waters
of the United States (including its territories and possessions), and
related seabed, subsoil, waters superadjacent to the seabed, and natural
resources.
(b) ``Regional ocean partnership'' means a regional organization of
coastal or Great Lakes States, territories, or possessions voluntarily
convened by governors to address cross-jurisdictional ocean matters, or
the functional equivalent of such a regional ocean organization
designated by the governor or governors of a State or States.
Sec. 4. Interagency Coordination. (a) To ensure appropriate coordination
by Federal agencies on ocean-related matters, there is hereby
established the interagency Ocean Policy Committee (Committee).
(i) The Committee shall consist of the following:
(1) The Chairman of the Council on Environmental Quality (CEQ) and the
Director of the Office of Science and Technology Policy (OSTP), who shall
serve as Co-Chairs;
(2) The Secretary of State, Secretary of Defense, Attorney General,
Secretary of the Interior, Secretary of Agriculture, Secretary of Commerce,
Secretary of Transportation, Secretary of Energy, Secretary of Homeland
Security, Administrator of the Environmental Protection Agency, Director of
the Office of Management and Budget, Administrator of the National
Aeronautics and Space Administration, Director of the National Science
Foundation, Director of National Intelligence, Chairman of the Joint Chiefs
of Staff, Under Secretary of Commerce for Oceans and Atmosphere, Assistant
Secretary of the Army (Civil Works), and Commandant of the Coast Guard;
(3) The Assistants to the President for National Security Affairs,
Homeland Security and Counterterrorism, Domestic Policy, and Economic
Policy;
(4) A representative from the Office of the Vice President designated by
the Vice President; and
(5) Such other officers or employees of the Federal Government as the Co-
Chairs may from time to time designate.
(b) The Co-Chairs, in coordination with the Assistants to the
President for National Security Affairs, Homeland Security and
Counterterrorism, Domestic Policy, and Economic Policy, shall regularly
convene and preside at meetings of the Committee, determine its agenda,
and direct its work, and shall establish and direct subcommittees of the
Committee as appropriate. The Committee shall, as appropriate, establish
subcommittees with responsibility for advising the Committee on matters
pertaining to ocean science and technology and ocean-resource
management.
(i) Committee members may designate, to perform their Committee or
subcommittee functions, any person who is within their department, agency,
or office who is:
(1) a civilian official appointed by the President;
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(2) a member of the Senior Executive Service or the Senior Intelligence
Service;
(3) a general officer or flag officer; or
(4) an employee of the Office of the Vice President.
(ii) Consistent with applicable law and subject to the availability of
appropriations, OSTP or CEQ shall provide the Committee with funding,
including through the National Science and Technology Council pursuant to
title VII, section 723 of the Consolidated Appropriations Act, 2018 (Public
Law 115-141), or any successor provision, or through the Office of
Environmental Quality pursuant to the Office of Environmental Quality
Management Fund, 42 U.S.C. 4375. OSTP or CEQ shall, to the extent permitted
by law and subject to the availability of appropriations, provide
administrative support as needed to implement this order.
(iii) The Committee shall be administered by an Executive Director and such
full-time staff as the Co-Chairs recommend.
Sec. 5. Functions. To implement the policy set forth in section 2 of
this order, the Committee shall, to the extent permitted by law:
(a) provide advice regarding policies concerning ocean-related
matters to:
(i) the President; and
(ii) the head of any agency who is a member of the Committee;
(b) engage and collaborate, under existing laws and regulations,
with stakeholders, including regional ocean partnerships, to address
ocean-related matters that may require interagency or intergovernmental
solutions;
(c) coordinate the timely public release of unclassified data and
other information related to the ocean, coasts, and Great Lakes that
agencies collect, and support the common information management systems,
such as the Marine Cadastre, that organize and disseminate this
information;
(d) coordinate and inform the ocean policy-making process and
identify priority ocean research and technology needs, to facilitate:
(i) the use of science in the establishment of policy; and
(ii) the collection, development, dissemination, and exchange of
information between and among agencies on ocean-related matters;
(e) coordinate and ensure Federal participation in projects
conducted under the National Oceanographic Partnership Program through
the Committee's members, as appropriate, to maximize the effectiveness
of agency investments in ocean research; and
(f) obtain information and advice concerning ocean-related matters
from:
(i) State, tribal, and local governments; and
(ii) private-sector entities and individuals.
Sec. 6. Cooperation. To the extent permitted by law, agencies shall
cooperate with the Committee and provide it such information as it,
through the Co-Chairs, may request. The Committee shall base its
decisions on the consensus of its members. With respect to those matters
for which consensus cannot be reached, the Assistant to the President
for National Security Affairs shall coordinate with the Co-Chairs to
present the disputed issue or issues for decision by the President.
Within 90 days of the date of this
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order, agencies shall review their regulations, guidance, and policies
for consistency with this order, and shall consult with CEQ, OSTP, and
the Office of Management and Budget (OMB) regarding any modifications,
revisions, or rescissions of any regulations, guidance, or policies
necessary to comply with this order.
Sec. 7. Revocation. Executive Order 13547 of July 19, 2010 (Stewardship
of the Ocean, Our Coasts, and the Great Lakes), is hereby revoked.
Sec. 8. General Provisions. (a) Nothing in this order shall be construed
to impair or otherwise affect:
(i) the authority granted by law to an executive department, agency, or the
head thereof;
(ii) the functions of the Director of OMB relating to budgetary,
administrative, or legislative proposals; or
(iii) functions assigned by the President to the National Security Council
or Homeland Security Council (including subordinate bodies) relating to
matters affecting foreign affairs, national security, homeland security, or
intelligence.
(b) This order shall be implemented consistent with applicable law
and subject to the availability of appropriations.
(c) This order is not intended to, and does not, create any right or
benefit, substantive or procedural, enforceable at law or in equity by
any party against the United States, its departments, agencies, or
entities, its officers, employees, or agents, or any other person.
DONALD J. TRUMP
The White House,
June 19, 2018.
Executive Order 13841 of June 20, 2018
Affording Congress an Opportunity To Address Family Separation
By the authority vested in me as President by the Constitution and
the laws of the United States of America, including the Immigration and
Nationality Act (INA), 8 U.S.C. 1101 et seq., it is hereby ordered as
follows:
Section 1. Policy. It is the policy of this Administration to rigorously
enforce our immigration laws. Under our laws, the only legal way for an
alien to enter this country is at a designated port of entry at an
appropriate time. When an alien enters or attempts to enter the country
anywhere else, that alien has committed at least the crime of improper
entry and is subject to a fine or imprisonment under section 1325(a) of
title 8, United States Code. This Administration will initiate
proceedings to enforce this and other criminal provisions of the INA
until and unless Congress directs otherwise. It is also the policy of
this Administration to maintain family unity, including by detaining
alien families together where appropriate and consistent with law and
available resources. It is unfortunate that Congress's failure
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to act and court orders have put the Administration in the position of
separating alien families to effectively enforce the law.
Sec. 2. Definitions. For purposes of this order, the following
definitions apply:
(a) ``Alien family'' means
(i) any person not a citizen or national of the United States who has not
been admitted into, or is not authorized to enter or remain in, the United
States, who entered this country with an alien child or alien children at
or between designated ports of entry and who was detained; and
(ii) that person's alien child or alien children.
(b) ``Alien child'' means any person not a citizen or national of
the United States who
(i) has not been admitted into, or is not authorized to enter or remain in,
the United States;
(ii) is under the age of 18; and
(iii) has a legal parent-child relationship to an alien who entered the
United States with the alien child at or between designated ports of entry
and who was detained.
Sec. 3. Temporary Detention Policy for Families Entering this Country
Illegally. (a) The Secretary of Homeland Security (Secretary), shall, to
the extent permitted by law and subject to the availability of
appropriations, maintain custody of alien families during the pendency
of any criminal improper entry or immigration proceedings involving
their members.
(b) The Secretary shall not, however, detain an alien family
together when there is a concern that detention of an alien child with
the child's alien parent would pose a risk to the child's welfare.
(c) The Secretary of Defense shall take all legally available
measures to provide to the Secretary, upon request, any existing
facilities available for the housing and care of alien families, and
shall construct such facilities if necessary and consistent with law.
The Secretary, to the extent permitted by law, shall be responsible for
reimbursement for the use of these facilities.
(d) Heads of executive departments and agencies shall, to the extent
consistent with law, make available to the Secretary, for the housing
and care of alien families pending court proceedings for improper entry,
any facilities that are appropriate for such purposes. The Secretary, to
the extent permitted by law, shall be responsible for reimbursement for
the use of these facilities.
(e) The Attorney General shall promptly file a request with the U.S.
District Court for the Central District of California to modify the
Settlement Agreement in Flores v. Sessions, CV 85-4544 (``Flores
settlement''), in a manner that would permit the Secretary, under
present resource constraints, to detain alien families together
throughout the pendency of criminal proceedings for improper entry or
any removal or other immigration proceedings.
Sec. 4. Prioritization of Immigration Proceedings Involving Alien
Families. The Attorney General shall, to the extent practicable,
prioritize the adjudication of cases involving detained families.
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Sec. 5. General Provisions. (a) Nothing in this order shall be construed
to impair or otherwise affect:
(i) the authority granted by law to an executive department or agency, or
the head thereof; or
(ii) the functions of the Director of the Office of Management and Budget
relating to budgetary, administrative, or legislative proposals.
(b) This order shall be implemented in a manner consistent with
applicable law and subject to the availability of appropriations.
(c) This order is not intended to, and does not, create any right or
benefit, substantive or procedural, enforceable at law or in equity by
any party against the United States, its departments, agencies, or
entities, its officers, employees, or agents, or any other person.
DONALD J. TRUMP
The White House,
June 20, 2018.
Executive Order 13842 of July 10, 2018
Establishing an Exception to Competitive Examining Rules for Appointment
to Certain Positions in the United States Marshals Service, Department
of Justice
By the authority vested in me as President by the Constitution and the
laws of the United States of America, including sections 3301 and 3302
of title 5, United States Code, it is hereby ordered as follows:
Section 1. Providing Appointment Authority. (a) Good administration of
the executive branch necessitates that the U.S. Marshals Service (USMS),
a component of the Department of Justice, have a hiring authority that
is currently available to other Federal law enforcement agencies and
that would, among other things, enable the USMS to be competitive in
recruiting high-quality Deputy U.S. Marshals and Criminal Investigators,
to better hire and retain qualified individuals in certain duty
locations, and to more expeditiously fill vacant positions consistent
with law enforcement needs. Accordingly, it is appropriate to place
Deputy U.S. Marshals and Criminal Investigators of the USMS in Schedule
B of the excepted service, as it is impracticable to hold open
competition or to apply usual competitive examining procedures for those
positions related to Federal law enforcement.
(b) Appointments to the positions identified in subsection (a) of
this section:
(i) may not be made to positions of a confidential or policy-determining
character or to positions in the Senior Executive Service; and
(ii) shall constitute Schedule B appointments that are:
(A) excepted from the competitive service; and
(B) subject to laws and regulations governing Schedule B appointments,
including basic qualification standards established by the Director
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of the Office of Personnel Management (Director) for the applicable
occupation and grade level.
Sec. 2. Providing Conversion Authority. (a) Deputy U.S. Marshals and
Criminal Investigators of the USMS appointed under Schedule B may, upon
completion of 3 years of substantially continuous, fully satisfactory
service, be converted non-competitively to career appointments, provided
they meet the qualifications and other requirements established by the
Director.
(b) The Director shall prescribe such regulations as may be
necessary to implement this order.
Sec. 3. General Provisions. (a) Nothing in this order shall be construed
to impair or otherwise affect:
(i) the authority granted by law to an executive department, agency, or the
head thereof; or
(ii) the functions of the Director of the Office of Management and Budget
relating to budgetary, administrative, or legislative proposals.
(b) This order shall be implemented consistent with applicable law
and subject to the availability of appropriations.
(c) This order is not intended to, and does not, create any right or
benefit, substantive or procedural, enforceable at law or in equity by
any party against the United States, its departments, agencies, or
entities, its officers, employees, or agents, or any other person.
DONALD J. TRUMP
The White House,
July 10, 2018.
Executive Order 13843 of July 10, 2018
Excepting Administrative Law Judges From the Competitive Service
By the authority vested in me as President by the Constitution and the
laws of the United States of America, including sections 3301 and 3302
of title 5, United States Code, it is hereby ordered as follows:
Section 1. Policy. The Federal Government benefits from a professional
cadre of administrative law judges (ALJs) appointed under section 3105
of title 5, United States Code, who are impartial and committed to the
rule of law. As illustrated by the Supreme Court's recent decision in
Lucia v. Securities and Exchange Commission, No. 17-130 (June 21, 2018),
ALJs are often called upon to discharge significant duties and exercise
significant discretion in conducting proceedings under the laws of the
United States. As part of their adjudications, ALJs interact with the
public on issues of significance. Especially given the importance of the
functions they discharge--which may range from taking testimony and
conducting trials to ruling on the admissibility of evidence and
enforcing compliance with their
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orders--ALJs must display appropriate temperament, legal acumen,
impartiality, and sound judgment. They must also clearly communicate
their decisions to the parties who appear before them, the agencies that
oversee them, and the public that entrusts them with authority.
Previously, appointments to the position of ALJ have been made through
competitive examination and competitive service selection procedures.
The role of ALJs, however, has increased over time and ALJ decisions
have, with increasing frequency, become the final word of the agencies
they serve. Given this expanding responsibility for important agency
adjudications, and as recognized by the Supreme Court in Lucia, at least
some--and perhaps all--ALJs are ``Officers of the United States'' and
thus subject to the Constitution's Appointments Clause, which governs
who may appoint such officials.
As evident from recent litigation, Lucia may also raise questions about
the method of appointing ALJs, including whether competitive examination
and competitive service selection procedures are compatible with the
discretion an agency head must possess under the Appointments Clause in
selecting ALJs. Regardless of whether those procedures would violate the
Appointments Clause as applied to certain ALJs, there are sound policy
reasons to take steps to eliminate doubt regarding the constitutionality
of the method of appointing officials who discharge such significant
duties and exercise such significant discretion.
Pursuant to my authority under section 3302(1) of title 5, United States
Code, I find that conditions of good administration make necessary an
exception to the competitive hiring rules and examinations for the
position of ALJ. These conditions include the need to provide agency
heads with additional flexibility to assess prospective appointees
without the limitations imposed by competitive examination and
competitive service selection procedures. Placing the position of ALJ in
the excepted service will mitigate concerns about undue limitations on
the selection of ALJs, reduce the likelihood of successful Appointments
Clause challenges, and forestall litigation in which such concerns have
been or might be raised. This action will also give agencies greater
ability and discretion to assess critical qualities in ALJ candidates,
such as work ethic, judgment, and ability to meet the particular needs
of the agency. These are all qualities individuals should have before
wielding the significant authority conferred on ALJs, and each agency
should be able to assess them without proceeding through complicated and
elaborate examination processes or rating procedures that do not
necessarily reflect the agency's particular needs. This change will also
promote confidence in, and the durability of, agency adjudications.
Sec. 2. Excepted Service. Appointments of ALJs shall be made under
Schedule E of the excepted service, as established by section 3 of this
order.
Sec. 3. Implementation. (a) Civil Service Rule VI is amended as follows:
(i) 5 CFR 6.2 is amended to read:
OPM shall list positions that it excepts from the competitive service in
Schedules A, B, C, and D, and it shall list the position of administrative
law judge in Schedule E, which schedules shall constitute parts of this
rule, as follows:
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Schedule A. Positions other than those of a confidential or policy-
determining character for which it is not practicable to examine shall be
listed in Schedule A.
Schedule B. Positions other than those of a confidential or policy-
determining character for which it is not practicable to hold a competitive
examination shall be listed in Schedule B. Appointments to these positions
shall be subject to such noncompetitive examination as may be prescribed by
OPM.
Schedule C. Positions of a confidential or policy-determining character
shall be listed in Schedule C.
Schedule D. Positions other than those of a confidential or policy-
determining character for which the competitive service requirements make
impracticable the adequate recruitment of sufficient numbers of students
attending qualifying educational institutions or individuals who have
recently completed qualifying educational programs. These positions, which
are temporarily placed in the excepted service to enable more effective
recruitment from all segments of society by using means of recruiting and
assessing candidates that diverge from the rules generally applicable to
the competitive service, shall be listed in Schedule D.
Schedule E. Position of administrative law judge appointed under 5 U.S.C.
3105. Conditions of good administration warrant that the position of
administrative law judge be placed in the excepted service and that
appointment to this position not be subject to the requirements of 5 CFR,
part 302, including examination and rating requirements, though each agency
shall follow the principle of veteran preference as far as administratively
feasible.
(ii) 5 CFR 6.3(b) is amended to read:
(b) To the extent permitted by law and the provisions of this part, and
subject to the suitability and fitness requirements of the applicable Civil
Service Rules and Regulations, appointments and position changes in the
excepted service shall be made in accordance with such regulations and
practices as the head of the agency concerned finds necessary. These shall
include, for the position of administrative law judge appointed under 5
U.S.C. 3105, the requirement that, at the time of application and any new
appointment, the individual, other than an incumbent administrative law
judge, must possess a professional license to practice law and be
authorized to practice law under the laws of a State, the District of
Columbia, the Commonwealth of Puerto Rico, or any territorial court
established under the United States Constitution. For purposes of this
requirement, judicial status is acceptable in lieu of ``active'' status in
States that prohibit sitting judges from maintaining ``active'' status to
practice law, and being in ``good standing'' is also acceptable in lieu of
``active'' status in States where the licensing authority considers ``good
standing'' as having a current license to practice law. This requirement
shall constitute a minimum standard for appointment to the position of
administrative law judge, and such appointments may be subject to
additional agency requirements where appropriate.
(iii) 5 CFR 6.4 is amended to read:
Except as required by statute, the Civil Service Rules and Regulations
shall not apply to removals from positions listed in Schedules A, C, D,
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or E, or from positions excepted from the competitive service by statute.
The Civil Service Rules and Regulations shall apply to removals from
positions listed in Schedule B of persons who have competitive status.
(iv) 5 CFR 6.8 is amended to add after subsection (c):
(d) Effective on July 10, 2018, the position of administrative law judge
appointed under 5 U.S.C. 3105 shall be listed in Schedule E for all levels
of basic pay under 5 U.S.C. 5372(b). Incumbents of this position who are,
on July 10, 2018, in the competitive service shall remain in the
competitive service as long as they remain in their current positions.
(b) The Director of the Office of Personnel Management (Director)
shall:
(i) adopt such regulations as the Director determines may be necessary to
implement this order, including, as appropriate, amendments to or
rescissions of regulations that are inconsistent with, or that would impede
the implementation of, this order, giving particular attention to 5 CFR,
part 212, subpart D; 5 CFR, part 213, subparts A and C; 5 CFR 302.101; and
5 CFR, part 930, subpart B; and
(ii) provide guidance on conducting a swift, orderly transition from the
existing appointment process for ALJs to the Schedule E process established
by this order.
Sec. 4. General Provisions. (a) Nothing in this order shall be construed
to impair or otherwise affect:
(i) the authority granted by law to an executive department or agency, or
the head thereof; or
(ii) the functions of the Director of the Office of Management and Budget
relating to budgetary, administrative, or legislative proposals.
(b) This order shall be implemented in a manner consistent with
applicable law and subject to the availability of appropriations.
(c) This order is not intended to, and does not, create any right or
benefit, substantive or procedural, enforceable at law or in equity by
any party against the United States, its departments, agencies, or
entities, its officers, employees, or agents, or any other person.
DONALD J. TRUMP
The White House,
July 10, 2018.
Executive Order 13844 of July 11, 2018
Establishment of the Task Force on Market Integrity and Consumer Fraud
By the authority vested in me as President by the Constitution and the
laws of the United States of America, and in order to strengthen the
efforts of the Department of Justice and Federal, State, local, and
tribal agencies to investigate and prosecute crimes of fraud committed
against the U.S. Government or the American people, recover the proceeds
of such crimes, and ensure just and effective punishment of those who
perpetrate crimes of fraud, it is hereby ordered as follows:
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Section 1. Establishment. The Attorney General shall establish within
the Department of Justice a Task Force on Market Integrity and Consumer
Fraud (Task Force).
Sec. 2. Membership and Operation. (a) The Task Force shall include the
following members:
(i) the Deputy Attorney General, who shall serve as the Chair;
(ii) the Associate Attorney General, who shall serve as the Vice Chair;
(iii) the Assistant Attorney General (Criminal Division);
(iv) the Assistant Attorney General (Civil Division);
(v) the Assistant Attorney General (Tax Division);
(vi) the Assistant Attorney General (Antitrust Division);
(vii) the Director of the Federal Bureau of Investigation;
(viii) United States Attorneys designated by the Attorney General; and
(ix) such other officers or employees of the Department of Justice as the
Attorney General may from time to time designate.
(b) The Deputy Attorney General shall convene and direct the work of
the Task Force in fulfilling its functions under this order. The Deputy
Attorney General may permit, when appropriate, the designee of a member
of the Task Force, including participants invited under section 3 of
this order, to participate in lieu of the member or participant. The
Deputy Attorney General shall convene the Task Force at such times as
the Deputy Attorney General deems appropriate.
Sec. 3. Additional Participation for Specified Functions. In the Task
Force's performance of the functions set forth in subsection 4(a) and
(c) of this order, and to the extent permitted by law, the Attorney
General, or the Deputy Attorney General as his designee, shall
periodically convene meetings and shall invite participation from the
following senior officials from executive departments and agencies
(agencies), or their designees, as well as such other officials of the
Federal Government as the Attorney General or Deputy Attorney General
deems appropriate:
(a) the Secretary of the Treasury;
(b) the Secretary of Defense;
(c) the Secretary of Health and Human Services;
(d) the Secretary of Housing and Urban Development;
(e) the Secretary of Energy;
(f) the Secretary of Education;
(g) the Secretary of Veterans Affairs;
(h) the Secretary of Homeland Security;
(i) the Administrator of the Small Business Administration;
(j) the Chairman of the Board of Governors of the Federal Reserve
System;
(k) the Commissioner of Social Security;
(l) the Administrator of the United States Agency for International
Development;
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(m) the Director of the Bureau of Consumer Financial Protection;
(n) the Chairman of the Federal Trade Commission;
(o) the Chairman of the Securities and Exchange Commission;
(p) the Administrator of General Services;
(q) the Chairman of the National Credit Union Administration;
(r) the Chairman of the Commodity Futures Trading Commission;
(s) the Chairperson of the Board of Directors of the Federal Deposit
Insurance Corporation;
(t) the Director of the Federal Housing Finance Agency;
(u) the Comptroller of the Currency; and
(v) the Chief Postal Inspector for the Postal Inspection Service.
Sec. 4. Functions. Consistent with the authorities assigned to the
Attorney General by law, and other applicable law, the Task Force shall:
(a) provide guidance for the investigation and prosecution of cases
involving fraud on the government, the financial markets, and consumers,
including cyber-fraud and other fraud targeting the elderly, service
members and veterans, and other members of the public; procurement and
grant fraud; securities and commodities fraud, as well as other
corporate fraud, with particular attention to fraud affecting the
general public; digital currency fraud; money laundering, including the
recovery of proceeds; health care fraud; tax fraud; and other financial
crimes;
(b) provide recommendations to the Attorney General on fraud
enforcement initiatives across the Department of Justice and on any
matters the Task Force determines from time to time to be important in
the investigation and prosecution of fraud and other financial crimes;
and
(c) make recommendations to the President, through the Attorney
General for:
(i) action to enhance cooperation among agencies in the investigation and
prosecution of fraud and other financial crimes;
(ii) action to enhance cooperation among Federal, State, local, and tribal
authorities in connection with the detection, investigation, and
prosecution of fraud and other financial crimes; and
(iii) changes in rules, regulations, or policy, or recommendations to the
Congress regarding legislative measures, to improve the effective
investigation and prosecution of fraud and other financial crimes.
Sec. 5. General Provisions. (a) Nothing in this order shall be construed
to impair or otherwise affect:
(i) the authority granted by law to an executive department or agency, or
the head thereof; or
(ii) the functions of the Director of the Office of Management and Budget
relating to budgetary, administrative, or legislative proposals.
(b) This Task Force shall replace the Financial Fraud Enforcement
Task Force created by Executive Order 13519 of November 17, 2009
(Establishment of the Financial Fraud Enforcement Task Force). The
Financial Fraud Enforcement Task Force is hereby terminated pursuant to
section 8 of Executive Order 13519 and that order is hereby revoked.
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(c) This order shall be implemented consistent with applicable law
and subject to the availability of appropriations.
(d) This order is not intended to, and does not, create any right or
benefit, substantive or procedural, enforceable at law or in equity by
any party against the United States, its departments, agencies, or
entities, its officers, employees, or agents, or any other person.
Sec. 6. Termination. The Task Force shall terminate when directed by the
President or, with the approval of the President, by the Attorney
General.
DONALD J. TRUMP
The White House,
July 11, 2018.
Executive Order 13845 of July 19, 2018
Establishing the President's National Council for the American Worker
By the authority vested in me as President by the Constitution and the
laws of the United States of America, and in order to provide a
coordinated process for developing a national strategy to ensure that
America's students and workers have access to affordable, relevant, and
innovative education and job training that will equip them to compete
and win in the global economy, and for monitoring the implementation of
that strategy, it is hereby ordered as follows:
Section 1. Purpose. Our Nation is facing a skills crisis. There are
currently more than 6.7 million unfilled jobs in the United States, and
American workers, who are our country's most valuable resource, need the
skills training to fill them. At the same time, the economy is changing
at a rapid pace because of the technology, automation, and artificial
intelligence that is shaping many industries, from manufacturing to
healthcare to retail. For too long, our country's education and job
training programs have prepared Americans for the economy of the past.
The rapidly changing digital economy requires the United States to view
education and training as encompassing more than a single period of time
in a traditional classroom. We need to prepare Americans for the 21st
century economy and the emerging industries of the future. We must
foster an environment of lifelong learning and skills-based training,
and cultivate a demand-driven approach to workforce development. My
Administration will champion effective, results-driven education and
training so that American students and workers can obtain the skills
they need to succeed in the jobs of today and of the future.
Sec. 2. Policy. It shall be the policy of the executive branch to work
with private employers, educational institutions, labor unions, other
non-profit organizations, and State, territorial, tribal, and local
governments to update and reshape our education and job training
landscape so that it better meets the needs of American students,
workers, and businesses.
Sec. 3. Establishment and Composition of the President's National
Council for the American Worker. (a) There is hereby established the
President's
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National Council for the American Worker (Council), co-chaired by the
Secretary of Commerce, the Secretary of Labor, the Assistant to the
President for Domestic Policy, and the Advisor to the President
overseeing the Office of Economic Initiatives (Co-Chairs).
(b) In addition to the Co-Chairs, the Council shall include the
following officials, or their designees:
(i) the Secretary of the Treasury;
(ii) the Secretary of Education;
(iii) the Secretary of Veterans Affairs;
(iv) the Director of the Office of Management and Budget;
(v) the Administrator of the Small Business Administration;
(vi) the Assistant to the President and Deputy Chief of Staff for Policy
Coordination;
(vii) the Director of the National Economic Council;
(viii) the Chairman of the Council of Economic Advisers;
(ix) the Director of the National Science Foundation; and
(x) the Director of the Office of Science and Technology Policy.
Sec. 4. Additional Invitees. As appropriate and consistent with
applicable law, the Co-Chairs may, from time to time, invite the heads
of other executive departments and agencies (agencies), or other senior
officials in the White House Office, to attend meetings of the Council.
Sec. 5. Council Meetings. The Co-Chairs shall convene meetings of the
Council at least once per quarter.
Sec. 6. Functions of the Council. (a) The Council shall develop
recommendations for the President on policy and strategy related to the
American workforce, and perform such other duties as the President may
from time to time prescribe.
(b) The Council shall develop recommendations for:
(i) a national strategy for empowering American workers, which shall
include recommendations on how the Federal Government can work with private
employers, educational institutions, labor unions, other non-profit
organizations, and State, territorial, tribal, and local governments to
create and promote workforce development strategies that provide evidence-
based, affordable education and skills-based training for youth and adults
to prepare them for the jobs of today and of the future;
(ii) fostering close coordination, cooperation, and information exchange
among the Federal Government, private employers, educational institutions,
labor unions, other non-profit organizations, and State, territorial,
tribal, and local governments as related to issues concerning the education
and training of Americans; and
(iii) working with agencies to foster consistency in implementing policies
and actions developed under this order.
Sec. 7. Initial Tasks of Council. Within 180 days of the date of this
order, the Council shall:
(a) develop a national campaign to raise awareness of matters
considered by the Council, such as the urgency of the skills crisis; the
importance of
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science, technology, engineering, and mathematics education; the
creation of new industries and job opportunities spurred by emerging
technologies, such as artificial intelligence; the nature of many
careers in the trades and manufacturing; and the need for companies to
invest in the training and re-training of their workers and more clearly
define the skills and competencies that jobs require;
(b) develop a plan for recognizing companies that demonstrate
excellence in workplace education, training, and re-training policies
and investments, in order to galvanize industries to identify and adopt
best practices, innovate their workplace policies, and invest in their
workforces;
(c) examine how the Congress and the executive branch can work with
private employers, educational institutions, labor unions, other non-
profit organizations, and State, territorial, tribal, and local
governments to support the implementation of recommendations from the
Task Force on Apprenticeship Expansion established in Executive Order
13801 of June 15, 2017 (Expanding Apprenticeships in America), including
recommendations related to:
(i) developing and increasing the use of industry-recognized, portable
credentials by experienced workers seeking further education, displaced
workers seeking skills to secure new jobs, students enrolled in
postsecondary education, and younger Americans who are exploring career and
education options before entering the workforce;
(ii) increasing apprenticeship, earn-and-learn, and work-based learning
opportunities;
(iii) expanding the use of online learning resources; and
(iv) increasing the number of partnerships around the country between
companies, local educational institutions, and other entities, including
local governments, labor unions, workforce development boards, and other
non-profit organizations, in an effort to understand the types of skills
that are required by employers so that educational institutions can
recalibrate their efforts toward the development and delivery of more
effective training programs.
(d) consider the recommendations of the American Workforce Policy
Advisory Board (Board) established in section 8 of this order and, as
appropriate, adopt recommendations that would significantly advance the
objectives of the Council. The Council shall continue to consider and,
as appropriate, adopt the Board's recommendations beyond the initial
180-day period provided by this section;
(e) recommend a specific course of action for increasing
transparency related to education and job-training program options,
including those offered at 4-year institutions and community colleges.
The Council shall also propose ways to increase access to available job
data, including data on industries and geographic locations with the
greatest numbers of open jobs and projected future opportunities, as
well as the underlying skills required to fill open jobs, so that
American students and workers can make the most informed decisions
possible regarding their education, job selection, and career paths. The
Council shall also propose strategies for how best to use existing data
tools to support informed decision making for American students and
workers;
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(f) develop recommendations on how the public sector should engage
with the private sector in worker re-training, including through the use
of online learning resources. In developing these recommendations, the
Council shall examine existing private sector efforts to re-train
workers or develop them professionally, and consider how investments in
worker training and re-training programs compare to investments in other
human-resource related areas, such as recruitment, health benefits, and
retirement benefits; and
(g) examine public and private-sector expenditures, including tax
expenditures, related to providing Americans with knowledge and skills
that will enable them to succeed in the workplace at various stages of
life (such as during primary and secondary education, postsecondary
education, continuing professional development, and re-training),
consider the effectiveness of those expenditures, and make suggestions
for reforms in order to serve American workers and students better.
Sec. 8. Establishment of the American Workforce Policy Advisory Board.
(a) There is hereby established the American Workforce Policy Advisory
Board.
(b) The Board shall be composed and function as follows:
(i) The Board shall be composed of the Secretary of Commerce and the
Advisor to the President overseeing the Office of Economic Initiatives, and
up to 25 members appointed by the President from among citizens outside the
Federal Government, and shall include individuals chosen to serve as
representatives of the various sectors of the economy, including the
private sector, employers, educational institutions, and States, to offer
diverse perspectives on how the Federal Government can improve education,
training, and re-training for American workers;
(ii) The Board shall be co-chaired by the Secretary of Commerce and the
Advisor to the President overseeing the Office of Economic Initiatives;
(iii) Members appointed to the Board shall serve for a term of 2 years. If
the term of the Board established in subsection (a) of this section is
extended, members shall be eligible for reappointment, and may continue to
serve after the expiration of their terms until the appointment of a
successor;
(iv) The Board shall advise the Council on the workforce policy of the
United States. Specific activities of the Board shall include, to the
extent permitted by law, recommending steps to encourage the private sector
and educational institutions to combat the skills crisis by investing in
and increasing demand-driven education, training, and re-training,
including through apprenticeships and work-based learning opportunities;
(v) Members of the Board shall serve without any compensation for their
work on the Board. Members of the Board, while engaged in the work of the
Board, may be allowed travel expenses, including per diem in lieu of
subsistence, to the extent permitted by law for persons serving
intermittently in Government service (5 U.S.C. 5701-5707), consistent with
the availability of funds;
(vi) The Board shall terminate 2 years after the date of this order, unless
extended by the President; and
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(vii) Insofar as the Federal Advisory Committee Act, as amended (5 U.S.C.
App.), may apply to the Board, any functions of the President under that
Act, except for those in section 6 and section 14 of that Act, shall be
performed by the Secretary of Commerce, in accordance with the guidelines
issued by the Administrator of General Services.
Sec. 9. Administrative Provisions. (a) The Department of Commerce shall
provide the Council and the Board with funding and administrative
support as may be necessary for the performance of their functions.
(b) The Secretary of Commerce, in consultation with the Co-Chairs of
the Council, shall designate an official to serve as Executive Director,
to coordinate the day-to-day functions of the Council.
(c) To the extent permitted by law, including the Economy Act (31
U.S.C. 1535), and subject to the availability of appropriations, other
agencies may detail staff to the Council, or otherwise provide
administrative support, in order to advance the Council's functions.
(d) Agencies shall cooperate with the Council and provide such
information regarding its current and planned activities related to
policies that affect the American workforce as the Co-Chairs shall
reasonably request, to the extent permitted by law.
Sec. 10. Termination of Council. The Council shall terminate 2 years
after the date of this order, unless extended by the President.
Sec. 11. General Provisions. (a) Nothing in this order shall be
construed to impair or otherwise affect:
(i) the authority granted by law to an executive department or agency, or
the head thereof; or
(ii) the functions of the Director of the Office of Management and Budget
relating to budgetary, administrative, or legislative proposals.
(b) This order shall be implemented consistent with applicable law
and subject to the availability of appropriations.
(c) This order is not intended to, and does not, create any right or
benefit, substantive or procedural, enforceable at law or in equity by
any party against the United States, its departments, agencies, or
entities, its officers, employees, or agents, or any other person.
DONALD J. TRUMP
The White House,
July 19, 2018.
Executive Order 13846 of August 6, 2018
Reimposing Certain Sanctions With Respect to Iran
By the authority vested in me as President by the Constitution and the
laws of the United States of America, including the International
Emergency Economic Powers Act (50 U.S.C. 1701 et seq.) (IEEPA), the
National Emergencies Act (50 U.S.C. 1601 et seq.) (NEA), the Iran
Sanctions Act of 1996 (Public Law 104-172) (50 U.S.C. 1701 note), as
amended (ISA), the Comprehensive Iran Sanctions, Accountability, and
Divestment Act of 2010
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(Public Law 111-195) (22 U.S.C. 8501 et seq.), as amended (CISADA), the
Iran Threat Reduction and Syria Human Rights Act of 2012 (Public Law
112-158) (TRA), the Iran Freedom and Counter-Proliferation Act of 2012
(subtitle D of title XII of Public Law 112-239) (22 U.S.C. 8801 et seq.)
(IFCA), section 212(f) of the Immigration and Nationality Act of 1952 (8
U.S.C. 1182(f)), and section 301 of title 3, United States Code, in
order to take additional steps with respect to the national emergency
declared in Executive Order 12957 of March 15, 1995,
I, DONALD J. TRUMP, President of the United States of America, in light
of my decision on May 8, 2018, to cease the participation of the United
States in the Joint Comprehensive Plan of Action of July 14, 2015
(JCPOA), and to re-impose all sanctions lifted or waived in connection
with the JCPOA as expeditiously as possible and in no case later than
180 days from May 8, 2018, as outlined in the National Security
Presidential Memorandum-11 of May 8, 2018 (Ceasing United States
Participation in the Joint Comprehensive Plan of Action and Taking
Additional Action to Counter Iran's Malign Influence and Deny Iran All
Paths to a Nuclear Weapon), and to advance the goal of applying
financial pressure on the Iranian regime in pursuit of a comprehensive
and lasting solution to the full range of the threats posed by Iran,
including Iran's proliferation and development of missiles and other
asymmetric and conventional weapons capabilities, its network and
campaign of regional aggression, its support for terrorist groups, and
the malign activities of the Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps and its
surrogates, hereby order as follows:
Section 1. Blocking Sanctions Relating to Support for the Government of
Iran's Purchase or Acquisition of U.S. Bank Notes or Precious Metals;
Certain Iranian Persons; and Iran's Energy, Shipping, and Shipbuilding
Sectors and Port Operators. (a) The Secretary of the Treasury, in
consultation with the Secretary of State, is hereby authorized to impose
on a person the measures described in subsection (b) of this section
upon determining that:
(i) on or after August 7, 2018, the person has materially assisted,
sponsored, or provided financial, material, or technological support for,
or goods or services in support of, the purchase or acquisition of U.S.
bank notes or precious metals by the Government of Iran;
(ii) on or after November 5, 2018, the person has materially assisted,
sponsored, or provided financial, material, or technological support for,
or goods or services in support of, the National Iranian Oil Company
(NIOC), Naftiran Intertrade Company (NICO), or the Central Bank of Iran;
(iii) on or after November 5, 2018, the person has materially assisted,
sponsored, or provided financial, material, or technological support for,
or goods or services to or in support of:
(A) any Iranian person included on the list of Specially Designated
Nationals and Blocked Persons maintained by the Office of Foreign Assets
Control (SDN List) (other than an Iranian depository institution whose
property and interests in property are blocked solely pursuant to Executive
Order 13599 of February 5, 2012); or
(B) any other person included on the SDN List whose property and
interests in property are blocked pursuant to subsection (a) of this
section or Executive Order 13599 (other than an Iranian depository
institution
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whose property and interests in property are blocked solely pursuant to
Executive Order 13599); or
(iv) pursuant to authority delegated by the President and in accordance
with the terms of such delegation, sanctions shall be imposed on such
person pursuant to section 1244(c)(1)(A) of IFCA because the person:
(A) is part of the energy, shipping, or shipbuilding sectors of Iran;
(B) operates a port in Iran; or
(C) knowingly provides significant financial, material, technological, or
other support to, or goods or services in support of any activity or
transaction on behalf of a person determined under section 1244(c)(2)(A) of
IFCA to be a part of the energy, shipping, or shipbuilding sectors of Iran;
a person determined under section 1244(c)(2)(B) of IFCA to operate a port
in Iran; or an Iranian person included on the SDN List (other than a person
described in section 1244(c)(3) of IFCA).
(b) With respect to any person determined by the Secretary of the
Treasury in accordance with this section to meet any of the criteria set
forth in subsections (a)(i)-(a)(iv) of this section, all property and
interests in property that are in the United States, that hereafter come
within the United States, or that are or hereafter come within the
possession or control of any United States person of such person are
blocked and may not be transferred, paid, exported, withdrawn, or
otherwise dealt in.
(c) The prohibitions in subsection (b) of this section apply except
to the extent provided by statutes, or in regulations, orders,
directives, or licenses that may be issued pursuant to this order, and
notwithstanding any contract entered into or any license or permit
granted prior to the effective date of this order or, where specifically
provided, the effective date of the prohibition.
Sec. 2. Correspondent and Payable-Through Account Sanctions Relating to
Iran's Automotive Sector; Certain Iranian Persons; and Trade in Iranian
Petroleum, Petroleum Products, and Petrochemical Products. (a) The
Secretary of the Treasury, in consultation with the Secretary of State,
is hereby authorized to impose on a foreign financial institution the
sanctions described in subsection (b) of this section upon determining
that the foreign financial institution has knowingly conducted or
facilitated any significant financial transaction:
(i) on or after August 7, 2018, for the sale, supply, or transfer to Iran
of significant goods or services used in connection with the automotive
sector of Iran;
(ii) on or after November 5, 2018, on behalf of any Iranian person included
on the SDN List (other than an Iranian depository institution whose
property and interests in property are blocked solely pursuant to Executive
Order 13599) or any other person included on the SDN List whose property
and interests in property are blocked pursuant to subsection 1(a) of this
order or Executive Order 13599 (other than an Iranian depository
institution whose property and interests in property are blocked solely
pursuant to Executive Order 13599);
(iii) on or after November 5, 2018, with NIOC or NICO, except for a sale or
provision to NIOC or NICO of the products described in section
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5(a)(3)(A)(i) of ISA provided that the fair market value of such products
is lower than the applicable dollar threshold specified in that provision;
(iv) on or after November 5, 2018, for the purchase, acquisition, sale,
transport, or marketing of petroleum or petroleum products from Iran; or
(v) on or after November 5, 2018, for the purchase, acquisition, sale,
transport, or marketing of petrochemical products from Iran.
(b) With respect to any foreign financial institution determined by
the Secretary of the Treasury in accordance with this section to meet
any of the criteria set forth in subsections (a)(i)-(a)(v) of this
section, the Secretary of the Treasury may prohibit the opening, and
prohibit or impose strict conditions on the maintaining, in the United
States of a correspondent account or a payable-through account by such
foreign financial institution.
(c) Subsections (a)(ii)-(a)(iv) of this section shall apply with
respect to a significant financial transaction conducted or facilitated
by a foreign financial institution for the purchase of petroleum or
petroleum products from Iran only if:
(i) the President determines under subparagraphs (4)(B) and (C) of
subsection 1245(d) of the National Defense Authorization Act for Fiscal
Year 2012 (Public Law 112-81) (2012 NDAA) (22 U.S.C. 8513a) that there is a
sufficient supply of petroleum and petroleum products from countries other
than Iran to permit a significant reduction in the volume of petroleum and
petroleum products purchased from Iran by or through foreign financial
institutions; and
(ii) an exception under subparagraph 4(D) of subsection 1245(d) of the 2012
NDAA from the imposition of sanctions under paragraph (1) of that
subsection does not apply.
(d) Subsection (a)(ii) of this section shall not apply with respect
to a significant financial transaction conducted or facilitated by a
foreign financial institution for the sale, supply, or transfer to or
from Iran of natural gas only if the financial transaction is solely for
trade between the country with primary jurisdiction over the foreign
financial institution and Iran, and any funds owed to Iran as a result
of such trade are credited to an account located in the country with
primary jurisdiction over the foreign financial institution.
(e) Subsections (a)(ii)-(a)(v) of this section shall not apply with
respect to any person for conducting or facilitating a transaction for
the provision (including any sale) of agricultural commodities, food,
medicine, or medical devices to Iran.
(f) The prohibitions in subsection (b) of this section apply except
to the extent provided by statutes, or in regulations, orders,
directives, or licenses that may be issued pursuant to this order, and
notwithstanding any contract entered into or any license or permit
granted prior to the effective date of this order or, where specifically
provided, the effective date of the prohibition.
Sec. 3. ``Menu-based'' Sanctions Relating to Iran's Automotive Sector
and Trade in Iranian Petroleum, Petroleum Products, and Petrochemical
Products. (a) The Secretary of State, in consultation with the Secretary
of the Treasury, the Secretary of Commerce, the Secretary of Homeland
Security, and the United States Trade Representative, and with the
President of the
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Export-Import Bank, the Chairman of the Board of Governors of the
Federal Reserve System, and other agencies and officials as appropriate,
is hereby authorized to impose on a person any of the sanctions
described in section 4 or 5 of this order upon determining that the
person:
(i) on or after August 7, 2018, knowingly engaged in a significant
transaction for the sale, supply, or transfer to Iran of significant goods
or services used in connection with the automotive sector of Iran;
(ii) on or after November 5, 2018, knowingly engaged in a significant
transaction for the purchase, acquisition, sale, transport, or marketing of
petroleum or petroleum products from Iran;
(iii) on or after November 5, 2018, knowingly engaged in a significant
transaction for the purchase, acquisition, sale, transport, or marketing of
petrochemical products from Iran;
(iv) is a successor entity to a person determined by the Secretary of State
in accordance with this section to meet any of the criteria set forth in
subsections (a)(i)-(a)(iii) of this section;
(v) owns or controls a person determined by the Secretary of State in
accordance with this section to meet any of the criteria set forth in
subsections (a)(i)-(a)(iii) of this section, and had knowledge that the
person engaged in the activities referred to in those subsections; or
(vi) is owned or controlled by, or under common ownership or control with,
a person determined by the Secretary of State in accordance with this
section to meet any of the criteria set forth in subsections (a)(i)-
(a)(iii) of this section, and knowingly participated in the activities
referred to in those subsections.
(b) Subsection (a)(ii) of this section shall apply with respect to a
person only if:
(i) the President determines under subparagraphs (4)(B) and (C) of
subsection 1245(d) of the 2012 NDAA that there is a sufficient supply of
petroleum and petroleum products from countries other than Iran to permit a
significant reduction in the volume of petroleum and petroleum products
purchased from Iran by or through foreign financial institutions; and
(ii) an exception under subparagraph 4(D) of subsection 1245(d) of the 2012
NDAA from the imposition of sanctions under paragraph (1) of that
subsection does not apply.
Sec. 4. Agency Implementation Authorities for ``Menu-based'' Sanctions.
When the Secretary of State, in accordance with the terms of section 3
of this order, has determined that a person meets any of the criteria
described in subsections (a)(i)-(a)(vi) of that section and has selected
any of the sanctions set forth below to impose on that person, the heads
of relevant agencies, in consultation with the Secretary of State, as
appropriate, shall take the following actions where necessary to
implement the sanctions imposed by the Secretary of State:
(a) the Board of Directors of the Export-Import Bank of the United
States shall deny approval of the issuance of any guarantee, insurance,
extension of credit, or participation in an extension of credit in
connection with the export of any goods or services to the sanctioned
person;
(b) agencies shall not issue any specific license or grant any other
specific permission or authority under any statute or regulation that
requires
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the prior review and approval of the United States Government as a
condition for the export or reexport of goods or technology to the
sanctioned person;
(c) with respect to a sanctioned person that is a financial
institution:
(i) the Chairman of the Board of Governors of the Federal Reserve System
and the President of the Federal Reserve Bank of New York shall take such
actions as they deem appropriate, including denying designation, or
terminating the continuation of any prior designation of, the sanctioned
person as a primary dealer in United States Government debt instruments; or
(ii) agencies shall prevent the sanctioned person from serving as an agent
of the United States Government or serving as a repository for United
States Government funds;
(d) agencies shall not procure, or enter into a contract for the
procurement of, any goods or services from the sanctioned person;
(e) the Secretary of State shall deny a visa to, and the Secretary
of Homeland Security shall exclude from the United States, any alien
that the Secretary of State determines is a corporate officer or
principal of, or a shareholder with a controlling interest in, a
sanctioned person; or
(f) the heads of the relevant agencies, as appropriate, shall impose
on the principal executive officer or officers, or persons performing
similar functions and with similar authorities, of a sanctioned person
the sanctions described in subsections (a)-(e) of this section, as
selected by the Secretary of State.
(g) The prohibitions in subsections (a)-(f) of this section apply
except to the extent provided by statutes, or in regulations, orders,
directives, or licenses that may be issued pursuant to this order, and
notwithstanding any contract entered into or any license or permit
granted prior to the effective date of this order or, where specifically
provided, the effective date of the prohibition.
Sec. 5. Additional Implementation Authorities for ``Menu-based''
Sanctions. (a) When the President, or the Secretary of State or the
Secretary of the Treasury pursuant to authority delegated by the
President and in accordance with the terms of such delegation, has
determined that sanctions described in section 6(a) of ISA shall be
imposed on a person pursuant to ISA, CISADA, TRA, or IFCA and has
selected one or more of the sanctions set forth below to impose on that
person or when the Secretary of State, in accordance with the terms of
section 3 of this order, has determined that a person meets any of the
criteria described in subsections (a)(i)-(a)(vi) of that section and has
selected one or more of the sanctions set forth below to impose on that
person, the Secretary of the Treasury, in consultation with the
Secretary of State, shall take the following actions where necessary to
implement the sanctions selected and maintained by the President, the
Secretary of State, or the Secretary of the Treasury:
(i) prohibit any United States financial institution from making loans or
providing credits to the sanctioned person totaling more than $10,000,000
in any 12-month period, unless such person is engaged in activities to
relieve human suffering and the loans or credits are provided for such
activities;
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(ii) prohibit any transactions in foreign exchange that are subject to the
jurisdiction of the United States and in which the sanctioned person has
any interest;
(iii) prohibit any transfers of credit or payments between financial
institutions or by, through, or to any financial institution, to the extent
that such transfers or payments are subject to the jurisdiction of the
United States and involve any interest of the sanctioned person;
(iv) block all property and interests in property that are in the United
States, that hereafter come within the United States, or that are or
hereafter come within the possession or control of any United States person
of the sanctioned person, and provide that such property and interests in
property may not be transferred, paid, exported, withdrawn, or otherwise
dealt in;
(v) prohibit any United States person from investing in or purchasing
significant amounts of equity or debt instruments of a sanctioned person;
(vi) restrict or prohibit imports of goods, technology, or services,
directly or indirectly, into the United States from the sanctioned person;
or
(vii) impose on the principal executive officer or officers, or persons
performing similar functions and with similar authorities, of a sanctioned
person the sanctions described in subsections (a)(i)-(a)(vi) of this
section, as selected by the President or Secretary of State or the
Secretary of the Treasury, as appropriate.
(b) The prohibitions in subsection (a) of this section apply except
to the extent provided by statutes, or in regulations, orders,
directives, or licenses that may be issued pursuant to this order, and
notwithstanding any contract entered into or any license or permit
granted prior to the effective date of this order or, where specifically
provided, the effective date of the prohibition.
Sec. 6. Sanctions Relating to the Iranian Rial. (a) The Secretary of the
Treasury, in consultation with the Secretary of State, is hereby
authorized to impose on a foreign financial institution the sanctions
described in subsection (b) of this section upon determining that the
foreign financial institution has, on or after August 7, 2018:
(i) knowingly conducted or facilitated any significant transaction related
to the purchase or sale of Iranian rials or a derivative, swap, future,
forward, or other similar contract whose value is based on the exchange
rate of the Iranian rial; or
(ii) maintained significant funds or accounts outside the territory of Iran
denominated in the Iranian rial.
(b) With respect to any foreign financial institution determined by
the Secretary of the Treasury in accordance with this section to meet
the criteria set forth in subsection (a)(i) or (a)(ii) of this section,
the Secretary of the Treasury may:
(i) prohibit the opening, and prohibit or impose strict conditions on the
maintaining, in the United States of a correspondent account or a payable-
through account by such foreign financial institution; or
(ii) block all property and interests in property that are in the United
States, that hereafter come within the United States, or that are or
hereafter come within the possession or control of any United States person
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of such foreign financial institution, and provide that such property and
interests in property may not be transferred, paid, exported, withdrawn, or
otherwise dealt in.
(c) The prohibitions in subsection (b) of this section apply except
to the extent provided by statutes, or in regulations, orders,
directives, or licenses that may be issued pursuant to this order, and
notwithstanding any contract entered into or any license or permit
granted prior to the effective date of this order or, where specifically
provided, the effective date of the prohibition.
Sec. 7. Sanctions with Respect to the Diversion of Goods Intended for
the People of Iran, the Transfer of Goods or Technologies to Iran that
are Likely to be Used to Commit Human Rights Abuses, and Censorship. (a)
The Secretary of the Treasury, in consultation with or at the
recommendation of the Secretary of State, is hereby authorized to impose
on a person the measures described in subsection (b) of this section
upon determining that the person:
(i) has engaged, on or after January 2, 2013, in corruption or other
activities relating to the diversion of goods, including agricultural
commodities, food, medicine, and medical devices, intended for the people
of Iran;
(ii) has engaged, on or after January 2, 2013, in corruption or other
activities relating to the misappropriation of proceeds from the sale or
resale of goods described in subsection (a)(i) of this section;
(iii) has knowingly, on or after August 10, 2012, transferred, or
facilitated the transfer of, goods or technologies to Iran, any entity
organized under the laws of Iran or otherwise subject to the jurisdiction
of the Government of Iran, or any national of Iran, for use in or with
respect to Iran, that are likely to be used by the Government of Iran or
any of its agencies or instrumentalities, or by any other person on behalf
of the Government of Iran or any of such agencies or instrumentalities, to
commit serious human rights abuses against the people of Iran;
(iv) has knowingly, on or after August 10, 2012, provided services,
including services relating to hardware, software, or specialized
information or professional consulting, engineering, or support services,
with respect to goods or technologies that have been transferred to Iran
and that are likely to be used by the Government of Iran or any of its
agencies or instrumentalities, or by any other person on behalf of the
Government of Iran or any of such agencies or instrumentalities, to commit
serious human rights abuses against the people of Iran;
(v) has engaged in censorship or other activities with respect to Iran on
or after June 12, 2009, that prohibit, limit, or penalize the exercise of
freedom of expression or assembly by citizens of Iran, or that limit access
to print or broadcast media, including the facilitation or support of
intentional frequency manipulation by the Government of Iran or an entity
owned or controlled by the Government of Iran that would jam or restrict an
international signal;
(vi) has materially assisted, sponsored, or provided financial, material,
or technological support for, or goods or services to or in support of, the
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activities described in subsections (a)(i)-(a)(v) of this section or any
person whose property and interests in property are blocked pursuant to
this section; or
(vii) is owned or controlled by, or has acted or purported to act for or on
behalf of, directly or indirectly, any person whose property and interests
in property are blocked pursuant to this section.
(b) With respect to any person determined by the Secretary of the
Treasury in accordance with this section to meet any of the criteria set
forth in subsections (a)(i)-(a)(vii) of this section, all property and
interests in property that are in the United States, that hereafter come
within the United States, or that are or hereafter come within the
possession or control of any United States person of such person are
blocked and may not be transferred, paid, exported, withdrawn, or
otherwise dealt in.
(c) The prohibitions in subsection (b) of this section apply except
to the extent provided by statutes, or in regulations, orders,
directives, or licenses that may be issued pursuant to this order, and
notwithstanding any contract entered into or any license or permit
granted prior to the effective date of this order or, where specifically
provided, the effective date of the prohibition.
Sec. 8. Entities Owned or Controlled by a United States Person and
Established or Maintained Outside the United States. (a) No entity owned
or controlled by a United States person and established or maintained
outside the United States may knowingly engage in any transaction,
directly or indirectly, with the Government of Iran or any person
subject to the jurisdiction of the Government of Iran, if that
transaction would be prohibited by Executive Order 12957, Executive
Order 12959 of May 6, 1995, Executive Order 13059 of August 19, 1997,
Executive Order 13599, or sections 1 or 15 of this order, or any
regulation issued pursuant to the foregoing, if the transaction were
engaged in by a United States person or in the United States.
(b) Penalties assessed for violations of the prohibition in
subsection (a) of this section, and any related violations of section 15
of this order may be assessed against the United States person that owns
or controls the entity that engaged in the prohibited transaction.
(c) The prohibitions in subsection (a) of this section apply, except
to the extent provided by statutes, or in regulations, orders,
directives, or licenses that may be issued pursuant to this order, and
notwithstanding any contract entered into or any license or permit
granted prior to the effective date of this order or, where specifically
provided, the effective date of the prohibition, except to the extent
provided in subsection 20(c) of this order.
Sec. 9. Revoking and Superseding Prior Executive Orders. The following
Executive Orders are revoked and superseded:
(a) Executive Order 13628 of October 9, 2012 (Authorizing the
Implementation of Certain Sanctions Set Forth in the Iran Threat
Reduction and Syria Human Rights Act of 2012 and Additional Sanctions
With Respect to Iran); and
(b) Executive Order 13716 of January 16, 2016 (Revocation of
Executive Orders 13574, 13590, 13622, and 13645 With Respect to Iran,
Amendment of Executive Order 13628 With Respect to Iran, and Provision
of Implementation Authorities for Aspects of Certain Statutory Sanctions
Outside the
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Scope of U.S. Commitments Under the Joint Comprehensive Plan of Action
of July 14, 2015).
Sec. 10. Natural Gas Project Exception. Subsections 1(a), 2(a)(ii)-
(a)(v), 3(a)(ii)-(a)(iii), and, with respect to a person determined by
the Secretary of State in accordance with section 3 to meet the criteria
of 3(a)(ii)-(iii), 3(a)(iv)-(vi) of this order shall not apply with
respect to any person for conducting or facilitating a transaction
involving a project described in subsection (a) of section 603 of TRA to
which the exception under that section applies.
Sec. 11. Donations. I hereby determine that, to the extent section
203(b)(2) of IEEPA (50 U.S.C. 1702(b)(2)) may apply, the making of
donations of the types of articles specified in such section by, to, or
for the benefit of any person whose property and interests in property
are blocked pursuant to this order would seriously impair my ability to
deal with the national emergency declared in Executive Order 12957, and
I hereby prohibit such donations as provided by subsections 1(b),
5(a)(iv), 6(b)(ii), and 7(b) of this order.
Sec. 12. Prohibitions. The prohibitions in subsections 1(b), 5(a)(iv),
6(b)(ii), and 7(b) of this order include:
(a) the making of any contribution or provision of funds, goods, or
services by, to, or for the benefit of any person whose property and
interests in property are blocked pursuant to this order; and
(b) the receipt of any contribution or provision of funds, goods, or
services from any such person.
Sec. 13. Entry into the United States. The unrestricted immigrant and
nonimmigrant entry into the United States of aliens determined to meet
one or more of the criteria in subsections 1(a), 3(a), and 7(a) of this
order would be detrimental to the interests of the United States, and
the entry of such persons into the United States, as immigrants or
nonimmigrants, is hereby suspended. Such persons shall be treated as
persons covered by section 1 of Proclamation 8693 of July 24, 2011
(Suspension of Entry of Aliens Subject to United Nations Security
Council Travel Bans and International Emergency Economic Powers Act
Sanctions).
Sec. 14. General Authorities. The Secretary of the Treasury, in
consultation with the Secretary of State, is hereby authorized to take
such actions, including adopting rules and regulations, to employ all
powers granted to me by IEEPA and sections 6(a)(6), 6(a)(7), 6(a)(8),
6(a)(9), 6(a)(11), and 6(a)(12) of ISA, and to employ all powers granted
to the United States Government by section 6(a)(3) of ISA, as may be
necessary to carry out the purposes of this order, other than the
purposes described in sections 3, 4, and 13 of this order. The Secretary
of the Treasury may, consistent with applicable law, redelegate any of
these functions within the Department of the Treasury. All agencies of
the United States shall take all appropriate measures within their
authority to implement this order.
Sec. 15. Evasion and Conspiracy. (a) Any transaction that evades or
avoids, has the purpose of evading or avoiding, causes a violation of,
or attempts to violate any of the prohibitions set forth in this order
or in Executive Order 12957, Executive Order 12959, Executive Order
13059, or Executive Order 13599 is prohibited.
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(b) Any conspiracy formed to violate any of the prohibitions set
forth in this order or in Executive Order 12957, Executive Order 12959,
Executive Order 13059, or Executive Order 13599 is prohibited.
Sec. 16. Definitions. For the purposes of this order:
(a) the term ``automotive sector of Iran'' means the manufacturing
or assembling in Iran of light and heavy vehicles including passenger
cars, trucks, buses, minibuses, pick-up trucks, and motorcycles, as well
as original equipment manufacturing and after-market parts manufacturing
relating to such vehicles;
(b) the term ``entity'' means a partnership, association, trust,
joint venture, corporation, group, subgroup, or other organization;
(c) the term ``financial institution'' includes (i) a depository
institution (as defined in section 3(c)(1) of the Federal Deposit
Insurance Act) (12 U.S.C. 1813(c)(1)), including a branch or agency of a
foreign bank (as defined in section 1(b)(7) of the International Banking
Act of 1978) (12 U.S.C. 3101(7)); (ii) a credit union; (iii) a
securities firm, including a broker or dealer; (iv) an insurance
company, including an agency or underwriter; and (v) any other company
that provides financial services;
(d) the term ``foreign financial institution'' means any foreign
entity that is engaged in the business of accepting deposits, making,
granting, transferring, holding, or brokering loans or credits, or
purchasing or selling foreign exchange, securities, commodity futures or
options, or procuring purchasers and sellers thereof, as principal or
agent. It includes, but is not limited to, depository institutions,
banks, savings banks, money service businesses, trust companies,
securities brokers and dealers, commodity futures and options brokers
and dealers, forward contract and foreign exchange merchants, securities
and commodities exchanges, clearing corporations, investment companies,
employee benefit plans, dealers in precious metals, stones, or jewels,
and holding companies, affiliates, or subsidiaries of any of the
foregoing. The term does not include the international financial
institutions identified in 22 U.S.C. 262r(c)(2), the International Fund
for Agricultural Development, the North American Development Bank, or
any other international financial institution so notified by the
Secretary of the Treasury;
(e) the term ``Government of Iran'' includes the Government of Iran,
any political subdivision, agency, or instrumentality thereof, including
the Central Bank of Iran, and any person owned or controlled by, or
acting for or on behalf of, the Government of Iran;
(f) the term ``Iran'' means the Government of Iran and the territory
of Iran and any other territory or marine area, including the exclusive
economic zone and continental shelf, over which the Government of Iran
claims sovereignty, sovereign rights, or jurisdiction, provided that the
Government of Iran exercises partial or total de facto control over the
area or derives a benefit from economic activity in the area pursuant to
international arrangements;
(g) the term ``Iranian depository institution'' means any entity
(including foreign branches), wherever located, organized under the laws
of Iran or any jurisdiction within Iran, or owned or controlled by the
Government of Iran, or in Iran, or owned or controlled by any of the
foregoing, that is engaged primarily in the business of banking (for
example, banks, savings
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banks, savings associations, credit unions, trust companies, and bank
holding companies);
(h) the term ``Iranian person'' means an individual who is a citizen
or national of Iran or an entity organized under the laws of Iran or
otherwise subject to the jurisdiction of the Government of Iran;
(i) the terms ``knowledge'' and ``knowingly,'' with respect to
conduct, a circumstance, or a result, mean that a person has actual
knowledge, or should have known, of the conduct, the circumstance, or
the result;
(j) the terms ``Naftiran Intertrade Company'' and ``NICO'' mean the
Naftiran Intertrade Company Ltd. and any entity owned or controlled by,
or operating for or on behalf of, the Naftiran Intertrade Company Ltd.;
(k) the terms ``National Iranian Oil Company'' and ``NIOC'' mean the
National Iranian Oil Company and any entity owned or controlled by, or
operating for or on behalf of, the National Iranian Oil Company;
(l) the term ``person'' means an individual or entity;
(m) the term ``petrochemical products'' includes any aromatic,
olefin, and synthesis gas, and any of their derivatives, including
ethylene, propylene, butadiene, benzene, toluene, xylene, ammonia,
methanol, and urea;
(n) the term ``petroleum'' (also known as crude oil) means a mixture
of hydrocarbons that exists in liquid phase in natural underground
reservoirs and remains liquid at atmospheric pressure after passing
through surface separating facilities;
(o) the term ``petroleum products'' includes unfinished oils,
liquefied petroleum gases, pentanes plus, aviation gasoline, motor
gasoline, naphtha-type jet fuel, kerosene-type jet fuel, kerosene,
distillate fuel oil, residual fuel oil, petrochemical feedstocks,
special naphthas, lubricants, waxes, petroleum coke, asphalt, road oil,
still gas, and miscellaneous products obtained from the processing of:
crude oil (including lease condensate), natural gas, and other
hydrocarbon compounds. The term does not include natural gas, liquefied
natural gas, biofuels, methanol, and other non-petroleum fuels;
(p) the term ``sanctioned person'' means a person that the
President, or the Secretary of State or the Secretary of the Treasury
pursuant to authority delegated by the President and in accordance with
the terms of such delegation, has determined is a person on whom
sanctions described in section 6(a) of ISA shall be imposed pursuant to
ISA, CISADA, TRA, or IFCA, and on whom the President, the Secretary of
State, or the Secretary of the Treasury has imposed any of the sanctions
in section 6(a) of ISA or a person on whom the Secretary of State, in
accordance with the terms of section 3 of this order, has decided to
impose sanctions pursuant to section 3 of this order;
(q) the term ``subject to the jurisdiction of the Government of
Iran'' means a person organized under the laws of Iran or any
jurisdiction within Iran, ordinarily resident in Iran, or in Iran, or
owned or controlled by any of the foregoing;
(r) the term ``United States financial institution'' means a
financial institution as defined in subsection (c) of this section
(including its foreign
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branches) organized under the laws of the United States or any
jurisdiction within the United States or located in the United States;
and
(s) the term ``United States person'' means any United States
citizen, permanent resident alien, entity organized under the laws of
the United States or any jurisdiction within the United States
(including foreign branches), or any person in the United States.
Sec. 17. Notice. For those persons whose property and interests in
property are blocked pursuant to this order who might have a
constitutional presence in the United States, I find that because of the
ability to transfer funds or other assets instantaneously, prior notice
to such persons of measures to be taken pursuant to this order would
render those measures ineffectual. I therefore determine that for these
measures to be effective in addressing the national emergency declared
in Executive Order 12957, there need be no prior notice of a listing or
determination made pursuant to subsections 1(b), 5(a)(iv), 6(b)(ii), and
7(b) of this order.
Sec. 18. Delegation to Implement Section 104A of CISADA. The Secretary
of the Treasury, in consultation with the Secretary of State, is hereby
authorized to take such actions, including adopting rules and
regulations, and to employ all powers granted to me by IEEPA, as may be
necessary to carry out section 104A of CISADA (22 U.S.C. 8513b). The
Secretary of the Treasury may, consistent with applicable law,
redelegate any of these functions within the Department of the Treasury.
Sec. 19. Rights. This order is not intended to, and does not, create any
right or benefit, substantive or procedural, enforceable at law or in
equity by any party against the United States, its departments,
agencies, or entities, its officers, employees, or agents, or any other
person.
Sec. 20. Effect on Actions or Proceedings, Blocked Property, and
Regulations, Orders, Directives, and Licenses. (a) Pursuant to section
202 of the NEA (50 U.S.C. 1622), the revocation of Executive Orders
13716 and 13628 as set forth in section 9 of this order, shall not
affect any action taken or proceeding pending not finally concluded or
determined as of the effective date of this order, or any action or
proceeding based on any act committed prior to the effective date of
this order, or any rights or duties that matured or penalties that were
incurred prior to the effective date of this order.
(b) Except to the extent provided in statutes or regulations,
orders, directives, or licenses that may be issued pursuant to this
order, and notwithstanding any contract entered into or any license or
permit granted prior to the effective date of this order, the following
are blocked and may not be transferred, paid, exported, withdrawn, or
otherwise dealt in: all property and interests in property that were
blocked pursuant to Executive Order 13628 and remained blocked
immediately prior to the effective date of this order.
(c) Except to the extent provided in regulations, orders,
directives, or licenses that may be issued pursuant to this order, all
regulations, orders, directives, or licenses that were issued pursuant
to Executive Order 13628 and remained in effect immediately prior to the
effective date of this order are hereby authorized to remain in effect--
subject to their existing terms and conditions--pursuant to this order,
which continues in effect certain sanctions set forth in Executive Order
13628.
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Sec. 21. Relationship to Algiers Accords. The measures taken pursuant to
this order are in response to actions of the Government of Iran
occurring after the conclusion of the 1981 Algiers Accords, and are
intended solely as a response to those later actions.
Sec. 22. Effective Date. This order is effective 12:01 a.m. eastern
daylight time on August 7, 2018.
DONALD J. TRUMP
The White House,
August 6, 2018.
Executive Order 13847 of August 31, 2018
Strengthening Retirement Security in America
By the authority vested in me as President by the Constitution and the
laws of the United States of America, it is hereby ordered as follows:
Section 1. Policy. It shall be the policy of the Federal Government to
expand access to workplace retirement plans for American workers.
According to the Bureau of Labor Statistics, 23 percent of all private-
sector, full-time workers lack access to a workplace retirement plan.
That percentage increases to 34 percent when part-time workers are taken
into account. Small businesses are less likely to offer retirement
benefits. In 2017, approximately 89 percent of workers at private-sector
establishments with 500 or more workers were offered a retirement plan
compared to only 53 percent for workers at private-sector establishments
with fewer than 100 workers. Enhancing workplace retirement plan
coverage is critical to ensuring that American workers will be
financially prepared to retire.
Regulatory burdens and complexity can be costly and discourage
employers, especially small businesses, from offering workplace
retirement plans to their employees. Businesses are sensitive to the
overall expense of setting up such plans. A recent survey by the Pew
Charitable Trusts found that 71 percent of small- and medium-sized
businesses that do not offer retirement plans were deterred from doing
so by high costs; 37 percent cited high costs as their main reason for
not offering such a plan. Federal agencies should revise or eliminate
rules and regulations that impose unnecessary costs and burdens on
businesses, especially small businesses, and that hinder formation of
workplace retirement plans.
Expanding access to multiple employer plans (MEPs), under which
employees of different private-sector employers may participate in a
single retirement plan, is an efficient way to reduce administrative
costs of retirement plan establishment and maintenance and would
encourage more plan formation and broader availability of workplace
retirement plans, especially among small employers.
Similarly, reducing the number and complexity of employee benefit plan
notices and disclosures currently required would ease regulatory
burdens. The costs and potential liabilities for employers and plan
fiduciaries of complying with existing disclosure requirements may
discourage plan formation or maintenance. Improving the effectiveness of
required notices and
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disclosures and reducing their cost to employers promote retirement
security by expanding access to workplace retirement plans.
Outdated distribution mandates may also reduce plan effectiveness by
forcing retirees to make excessively large withdrawals from their
accounts--potentially leaving them with insufficient savings in their
later years.
In light of the foregoing it shall, therefore, be the policy of the
Federal Government to address these problems and promote retirement
security for America's workers.
Sec. 2. Improving Retirement Security. (a) Expanding access to Multiple
Employer Plans and Other Retirement Plan Options.
(i) The Secretary of Labor shall examine policies that would:
(1) clarify and expand the circumstances under which United States
employers, especially small and mid-sized businesses, may sponsor or adopt
a MEP as a workplace retirement option for their employees, subject to
appropriate safeguards; and
(2) increase retirement security for part-time workers, sole proprietors,
working owners, and other entrepreneurial workers with non-traditional
employer-employee relationships by expanding their access to workplace
retirement plans, including MEPs.
(ii) Within 180 days of the date of this order, the Secretary of Labor
shall consider, consistent with applicable law and the policy set forth in
section 1 of this order, whether to issue a notice of proposed rulemaking,
other guidance, or both, that would clarify when a group or association of
employers or other appropriate business or organization could be an
``employer'' within the meaning of section 3(5) of the Employee Retirement
Income Security Act of 1974 (ERISA), 29 U.S.C. 1002(5).
(b) Qualification Requirements for Multiple Employer Plans. Within
180 days of the date of this order, the Secretary of the Treasury shall
consider proposing amendments to regulations or other guidance,
consistent with applicable law and the policy set forth in section 1 of
this order, regarding the circumstances under which a MEP may satisfy
the tax qualification requirements set forth in the Internal Revenue
Code of 1986, including the consequences if one or more employers that
sponsored or adopted the plan fails to take one or more actions
necessary to meet those requirements. The Secretary of the Treasury
shall consult with the Secretary of Labor in advance of issuing any such
proposed guidance, and the Secretary of Labor shall take steps to
facilitate the implementation of any guidance, as appropriate and
consistent with applicable law.
(c) Improving the Effectiveness of and Reducing the Cost of
Furnishing Required Notices and Disclosures. Within 1 year of the date
of this order, the Secretary of Labor shall, in consultation with the
Secretary of the Treasury, complete a review of actions that could be
taken through regulation or guidance, or both, to make retirement plan
disclosures required under ERISA and the Internal Revenue Code of 1986
more understandable and useful for participants and beneficiaries, while
also reducing the costs and burdens they impose on employers and other
plan fiduciaries responsible for their production and distribution. This
review shall include an exploration of the potential for broader use of
electronic delivery as a way to improve the effectiveness of disclosures
and to reduce their associated
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costs and burdens. If the Secretary of Labor finds that action should be
taken, the Secretary shall, in consultation with the Secretary of the
Treasury, consider proposing appropriate regulations or guidance,
consistent with applicable law and the policy set forth in section 1 of
this order.
(d) Updating Life Expectancy and Distribution Period Tables for
Purposes of Required Minimum Distribution Rules. Within 180 days of the
date of this order, the Secretary of the Treasury shall, consistent with
applicable law and the policy set forth in section 1 of this order,
examine the life expectancy and distribution period tables in the
regulations on required minimum distributions from retirement plans (67
Fed. Reg. 18988) and determine whether they should be updated to reflect
current mortality data and whether such updates should be made annually
or on another periodic basis.
Sec. 3. General Provisions. (a) Nothing in this order shall be construed
to impair or otherwise affect:
(i) the authority granted by law to an executive department or agency, or
the head thereof; or
(ii) the functions of the Director of the Office of Management and Budget
relating to budgetary, administrative, or legislative proposals.
(b) This order shall be implemented consistent with applicable law
and subject to the availability of appropriations.
(c) This order is not intended to, and does not, create any right or
benefit, substantive or procedural, enforceable at law or in equity by
any party against the United States, its departments, agencies, or
entities, its officers, employees, or agents, or any other person.
DONALD J. TRUMP
The White House,
August 31, 2018.
Executive Order 13848 of September 12, 2018
Imposing Certain Sanctions in the Event of Foreign Interference in a
United States Election
By the authority vested in me as President by the Constitution and the
laws of the United States of America, including the International
Emergency Economic Powers Act (50 U.S.C. 1701 et seq.) (IEEPA), the
National Emergencies Act (50 U.S.C. 1601 et seq.) (NEA), section 212(f)
of the Immigration and Nationality Act of 1952 (8 U.S.C. 1182(f)), and
section 301 of title 3, United States Code,
I, DONALD J. TRUMP, President of the United States of America, find that
the ability of persons located, in whole or in substantial part, outside
the United States to interfere in or undermine public confidence in
United States elections, including through the unauthorized accessing of
election and campaign infrastructure or the covert distribution of
propaganda and disinformation, constitutes an unusual and extraordinary
threat to the national security and foreign policy of the United States.
Although there has
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been no evidence of a foreign power altering the outcome or vote
tabulation in any United States election, foreign powers have
historically sought to exploit America's free and open political system.
In recent years, the proliferation of digital devices and internet-based
communications has created significant vulnerabilities and magnified the
scope and intensity of the threat of foreign interference, as
illustrated in the 2017 Intelligence Community Assessment. I hereby
declare a national emergency to deal with this threat.
Accordingly, I hereby order:
Section 1. (a) Not later than 45 days after the conclusion of a United
States election, the Director of National Intelligence, in consultation
with the heads of any other appropriate executive departments and
agencies (agencies), shall conduct an assessment of any information
indicating that a foreign government, or any person acting as an agent
of or on behalf of a foreign government, has acted with the intent or
purpose of interfering in that election. The assessment shall identify,
to the maximum extent ascertainable, the nature of any foreign
interference and any methods employed to execute it, the persons
involved, and the foreign government or governments that authorized,
directed, sponsored, or supported it. The Director of National
Intelligence shall deliver this assessment and appropriate supporting
information to the President, the Secretary of State, the Secretary of
the Treasury, the Secretary of Defense, the Attorney General, and the
Secretary of Homeland Security.
(b) Within 45 days of receiving the assessment and information
described in section 1(a) of this order, the Attorney General and the
Secretary of Homeland Security, in consultation with the heads of any
other appropriate agencies and, as appropriate, State and local
officials, shall deliver to the President, the Secretary of State, the
Secretary of the Treasury, and the Secretary of Defense a report
evaluating, with respect to the United States election that is the
subject of the assessment described in section 1(a):
(i) the extent to which any foreign interference that targeted election
infrastructure materially affected the security or integrity of that
infrastructure, the tabulation of votes, or the timely transmission of
election results; and
(ii) if any foreign interference involved activities targeting the
infrastructure of, or pertaining to, a political organization, campaign, or
candidate, the extent to which such activities materially affected the
security or integrity of that infrastructure, including by unauthorized
access to, disclosure or threatened disclosure of, or alteration or
falsification of, information or data.
The report shall identify any material issues of fact with respect to
these matters that the Attorney General and the Secretary of Homeland
Security are unable to evaluate or reach agreement on at the time the
report is submitted. The report shall also include updates and
recommendations, when appropriate, regarding remedial actions to be
taken by the United States Government, other than the sanctions
described in sections 2 and 3 of this order.
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(c) Heads of all relevant agencies shall transmit to the Director of
National Intelligence any information relevant to the execution of the
Director's duties pursuant to this order, as appropriate and consistent
with applicable law. If relevant information emerges after the
submission of the report mandated by section 1(a) of this order, the
Director, in consultation with the heads of any other appropriate
agencies, shall amend the report, as appropriate, and the Attorney
General and the Secretary of Homeland Security shall amend the report
required by section 1(b), as appropriate.
(d) Nothing in this order shall prevent the head of any agency or
any other appropriate official from tendering to the President, at any
time through an appropriate channel, any analysis, information,
assessment, or evaluation of foreign interference in a United States
election.
(e) If information indicating that foreign interference in a State,
tribal, or local election within the United States has occurred is
identified, it may be included, as appropriate, in the assessment
mandated by section 1(a) of this order or in the report mandated by
section 1(b) of this order, or submitted to the President in an
independent report.
(f) Not later than 30 days following the date of this order, the
Secretary of State, the Secretary of the Treasury, the Attorney General,
the Secretary of Homeland Security, and the Director of National
Intelligence shall develop a framework for the process that will be used
to carry out their respective responsibilities pursuant to this order.
The framework, which may be classified in whole or in part, shall focus
on ensuring that agencies fulfill their responsibilities pursuant to
this order in a manner that maintains methodological consistency;
protects law enforcement or other sensitive information and intelligence
sources and methods; maintains an appropriate separation between
intelligence functions and policy and legal judgments; ensures that
efforts to protect electoral processes and institutions are insulated
from political bias; and respects the principles of free speech and open
debate.
Sec. 2. (a) All property and interests in property that are in the
United States, that hereafter come within the United States, or that are
or hereafter come within the possession or control of any United States
person of the following persons are blocked and may not be transferred,
paid, exported, withdrawn, or otherwise dealt in: any foreign person
determined by the Secretary of the Treasury, in consultation with the
Secretary of State, the Attorney General, and the Secretary of Homeland
Security:
(i) to have directly or indirectly engaged in, sponsored, concealed, or
otherwise been complicit in foreign interference in a United States
election;
(ii) to have materially assisted, sponsored, or provided financial,
material, or technological support for, or goods or services to or in
support of, any activity described in subsection (a)(i) of this section or
any person whose property and interests in property are blocked pursuant to
this order; or
(iii) to be owned or controlled by, or to have acted or purported to act
for or on behalf of, directly or indirectly, any person whose property or
interests in property are blocked pursuant to this order.
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(b) Executive Order 13694 of April 1, 2015, as amended by Executive
Order 13757 of December 28, 2016, remains in effect. This order is not
intended to, and does not, serve to limit the Secretary of the
Treasury's discretion to exercise the authorities provided in Executive
Order 13694. Where appropriate, the Secretary of the Treasury, in
consultation with the Attorney General and the Secretary of State, may
exercise the authorities described in Executive Order 13694 or other
authorities in conjunction with the Secretary of the Treasury's exercise
of authorities provided in this order.
(c) The prohibitions in subsection (a) of this section apply except
to the extent provided by statutes, or in regulations, orders,
directives, or licenses that may be issued pursuant to this order, and
notwithstanding any contract entered into or any license or permit
granted prior to the date of this order.
Sec. 3. Following the transmission of the assessment mandated by section
1(a) and the report mandated by section 1(b):
(a) the Secretary of the Treasury shall review the assessment
mandated by section 1(a) and the report mandated by section 1(b), and,
in consultation with the Secretary of State, the Attorney General, and
the Secretary of Homeland Security, impose all appropriate sanctions
pursuant to section 2(a) of this order and any appropriate sanctions
described in section 2(b) of this order; and
(b) the Secretary of State and the Secretary of the Treasury, in
consultation with the heads of other appropriate agencies, shall jointly
prepare a recommendation for the President as to whether additional
sanctions against foreign persons may be appropriate in response to the
identified foreign interference and in light of the evaluation in the
report mandated by section 1(b) of this order, including, as appropriate
and consistent with applicable law, proposed sanctions with respect to
the largest business entities licensed or domiciled in a country whose
government authorized, directed, sponsored, or supported election
interference, including at least one entity from each of the following
sectors: financial services, defense, energy, technology, and
transportation (or, if inapplicable to that country's largest business
entities, sectors of comparable strategic significance to that foreign
government). The recommendation shall include an assessment of the
effect of the recommended sanctions on the economic and national
security interests of the United States and its allies. Any recommended
sanctions shall be appropriately calibrated to the scope of the foreign
interference identified, and may include one or more of the following
with respect to each targeted foreign person:
(i) blocking and prohibiting all transactions in a person's property and
interests in property subject to United States jurisdiction;
(ii) export license restrictions under any statute or regulation that
requires the prior review and approval of the United States Government as a
condition for the export or re-export of goods or services;
(iii) prohibitions on United States financial institutions making loans or
providing credit to a person;
(iv) restrictions on transactions in foreign exchange in which a person has
any interest;
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(v) prohibitions on transfers of credit or payments between financial
institutions, or by, through, or to any financial institution, for the
benefit of a person;
(vi) prohibitions on United States persons investing in or purchasing
equity or debt of a person;
(vii) exclusion of a person's alien corporate officers from the United
States;
(viii) imposition on a person's alien principal executive officers of any
of the sanctions described in this section; or
(ix) any other measures authorized by law.
Sec. 4. I hereby determine that the making of donations of the type of
articles specified in section 203(b)(2) of IEEPA (50 U.S.C. 1702(b)(2))
by, to, or for the benefit of any person whose property and interests in
property are blocked pursuant to this order would seriously impair my
ability to deal with the national emergency declared in this order, and
I hereby prohibit such donations as provided by section 2 of this order.
Sec. 5. The prohibitions in section 2 of this order include the
following:
(a) the making of any contribution or provision of funds, goods, or
services by, to, or for the benefit of any person whose property and
interests in property are blocked pursuant to this order; and
(b) the receipt of any contribution or provision of funds, goods, or
services from any such person.
Sec. 6. I hereby find that the unrestricted immigrant and nonimmigrant
entry into the United States of aliens whose property and interests in
property are blocked pursuant to this order would be detrimental to the
interests of the United States, and I hereby suspend entry into the
United States, as immigrants or nonimmigrants, of such persons. Such
persons shall be treated as persons covered by section 1 of Proclamation
8693 of July 24, 2011 (Suspension of Entry of Aliens Subject to United
Nations Security Council Travel Bans and International Emergency
Economic Powers Act Sanctions).
Sec. 7. (a) Any transaction that evades or avoids, has the purpose of
evading or avoiding, causes a violation of, or attempts to violate any
of the prohibitions set forth in this order is prohibited.
(b) Any conspiracy formed to violate any of the prohibitions set
forth in this order is prohibited.
Sec. 8. For the purposes of this order:
(a) the term ``person'' means an individual or entity;
(b) the term ``entity'' means a partnership, association, trust,
joint venture, corporation, group, subgroup, or other organization;
(c) the term ``United States person'' means any United States
citizen, permanent resident alien, entity organized under the laws of
the United States or any jurisdiction within the United States
(including foreign branches), or any person (including a foreign person)
in the United States;
(d) the term ``election infrastructure'' means information and
communications technology and systems used by or on behalf of the
Federal Government or a State or local government in managing the
election process,
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including voter registration databases, voting machines, voting
tabulation equipment, and equipment for the secure transmission of
election results;
(e) the term ``United States election'' means any election for
Federal office held on, or after, the date of this order;
(f) the term ``foreign interference,'' with respect to an election,
includes any covert, fraudulent, deceptive, or unlawful actions or
attempted actions of a foreign government, or of any person acting as an
agent of or on behalf of a foreign government, undertaken with the
purpose or effect of influencing, undermining confidence in, or altering
the result or reported result of, the election, or undermining public
confidence in election processes or institutions;
(g) the term ``foreign government'' means any national, state,
provincial, or other governing authority, any political party, or any
official of any governing authority or political party, in each case of
a country other than the United States;
(h) the term ``covert,'' with respect to an action or attempted
action, means characterized by an intent or apparent intent that the
role of a foreign government will not be apparent or acknowledged
publicly; and
(i) the term ``State'' means the several States or any of the
territories, dependencies, or possessions of the United States.
Sec. 9. For those persons whose property and interests in property are
blocked pursuant to this order who might have a constitutional presence
in the United States, I find that because of the ability to transfer
funds or other assets instantaneously, prior notice to such persons of
measures to be taken pursuant to this order would render those measures
ineffectual. I therefore determine that for these measures to be
effective in addressing the national emergency declared in this order,
there need be no prior notice of a listing or determination made
pursuant to section 2 of this order.
Sec. 10. Nothing in this order shall prohibit transactions for the
conduct of the official business of the United States Government by
employees, grantees, or contractors thereof.
Sec. 11. The Secretary of the Treasury, in consultation with the
Attorney General and the Secretary of State, is hereby authorized to
take such actions, including the promulgation of rules and regulations,
and to employ all powers granted to the President by IEEPA as may be
necessary to carry out the purposes of this order. The Secretary of the
Treasury may re-delegate any of these functions to other officers within
the Department of the Treasury consistent with applicable law. All
agencies of the United States Government are hereby directed to take all
appropriate measures within their authority to carry out the provisions
of this order.
Sec. 12. The Secretary of the Treasury, in consultation with the
Attorney General and the Secretary of State, is hereby authorized to
submit the recurring and final reports to the Congress on the national
emergency declared in this order, consistent with section 401(c) of the
NEA (50 U.S.C. 1641(c)) and section 204(c) of IEEPA (50 U.S.C. 1703(c)).
Sec. 13. This order shall be implemented consistent with 50 U.S.C.
1702(b)(1) and (3).
Sec. 14. (a) Nothing in this order shall be construed to impair or
otherwise affect:
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(i) the authority granted by law to an executive department or agency, or
the head thereof; or
(ii) the functions of the Director of the Office of Management and Budget
relating to budgetary, administrative, or legislative proposals.
(b) This order shall be implemented consistent with applicable law
and subject to the availability of appropriations.
(c) This order is not intended to, and does not, create any right or
benefit, substantive or procedural, enforceable at law or in equity by
any party against the United States, its departments, agencies, or
entities, its officers, employees, or agents, or any other person.
DONALD J. TRUMP
The White House,
September 12, 2018.
Executive Order 13849 of September 20, 2018
Authorizing the Implementation of Certain Sanctions Set Forth in the
Countering America's Adversaries Through Sanctions Act
By the authority vested in me as President by the Constitution and the
laws of the United States of America, including the International
Emergency Economic Powers Act (50 U.S.C. 1701 et seq.) (IEEPA), the
National Emergencies Act (50 U.S.C. 1601 et seq.), the Countering
America's Adversaries Through Sanctions Act (Public Law 115-44)
(CAATSA), the Ukraine Freedom Support Act of 2014 (Public Law 113-272),
as amended (UFSA), section 212(f) of the Immigration and Nationality Act
of 1952 (8 U.S.C. 1182(f)), and section 301 of title 3, United States
Code,
I, DONALD J. TRUMP, President of the United States of America, in order
to take additional steps with respect to the national emergencies
declared in Executive Order 13660 of March 6, 2014, as expanded in scope
and relied upon for additional steps taken in subsequent Executive
Orders, and Executive Order 13694 of April 1, 2015, as relied upon for
additional steps taken in Executive Order 13757 of December 28, 2016,
hereby order:
Section 1. (a) When the President, or the Secretary of State or the
Secretary of the Treasury pursuant to authority delegated by the
President and in accordance with the terms of such delegation, has
determined that sanctions shall be imposed on a person pursuant to
sections 224(a)(2), 231(a), 232(a), or 233(a) of CAATSA and has selected
from section 235 of CAATSA any of the sanctions set forth below to
impose on that person, the Secretary of the Treasury, in consultation
with the Secretary of State, shall take the following actions where
necessary to implement the sanctions selected and maintained by the
President, the Secretary of State, or the Secretary of the Treasury:
(i) prohibit any United States financial institution from making loans or
providing credits to the sanctioned person totaling more than
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$10,000,000 in any 12-month period, unless the person is engaged in
activities to relieve human suffering and the loans or credits are provided
for such activities;
(ii) prohibit any transactions in foreign exchange that are subject to the
jurisdiction of the United States and in which the sanctioned person has
any interest;
(iii) prohibit any transfers of credit or payments between financial
institutions, or by, through, or to any financial institution, to the
extent that such transfers or payments are subject to the jurisdiction of
the United States and involve any interest of the sanctioned person;
(iv) block all property and interests in property of the sanctioned person
that are in the United States, that hereafter come within the United
States, or that are or hereafter come within the possession or control of
any United States person, and provide that such property and interests in
property may not be transferred, paid, exported, withdrawn, or otherwise
dealt in;
(v) prohibit any United States person from investing in or purchasing
significant amounts of equity or debt instruments of the sanctioned person;
or
(vi) impose on the principal executive officer or officers of the
sanctioned person, or on persons performing similar functions and with
similar authorities as such officer or officers, the sanctions described in
subsections (a)(i)-(a)(v) of this section, as selected by the President,
the Secretary of State, or the Secretary of the Treasury.
(b) The prohibitions in subsection (a)(iv) of this section include:
(i) the making of any contribution or provision of funds, goods, or
services by, to, or for the benefit of any sanctioned person whose property
and interests in property are blocked pursuant to this order; and
(ii) the receipt of any contribution or provision of funds, goods, or
services from any such sanctioned person.
(c) The prohibitions in this section apply except to the extent
provided by statutes, or in regulations, orders, directives, or licenses
that may be issued pursuant to this order, and notwithstanding any
contract entered into or any license or permit granted prior to the date
of this order.
Sec. 2. (a) When the President, or the Secretary of State or the
Secretary of the Treasury pursuant to authority delegated by the
President and in accordance with the terms of such delegation, has
determined that sanctions shall be imposed on a person pursuant to
sections 224(a)(2), 231(a), 232(a), or 233(a) of CAATSA and has selected
from section 235 of CAATSA any of the sanctions set forth below to
impose on that person, the heads of relevant departments and agencies,
in consultation with the Secretary of State and the Secretary of the
Treasury, as appropriate, shall ensure that the following actions are
taken where necessary to implement the sanctions selected and maintained
by the President, the Secretary of State, or the Secretary of the
Treasury:
(i) The Export-Import Bank shall deny approval of the issuance of any
guarantee, insurance, extension of credit, or participation in an extension
of credit in connection with the export of any goods or services to the
sanctioned person;
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(ii) Departments and agencies shall not issue any specific license or grant
any other specific permission or authority under any statute that requires
the prior review or approval of the United States Government as a condition
for the export or reexport of goods or technology to the sanctioned person;
(iii) The United States executive director of each international financial
institution shall use the voice and vote of the United States to oppose any
loan from the international financial institution that would benefit the
sanctioned person;
(iv) With respect to a sanctioned person that is a financial institution:
the Board of Governors of the Federal Reserve System and the Federal
Reserve Bank of New York shall not designate, or permit the continuation of
any prior designation of, the sanctioned person as a primary dealer in
United States Government debt instruments; and departments and agencies
shall prevent the sanctioned person from serving as an agent of the United
States Government or serving as a repository for United States Government
funds;
(v) Departments and agencies shall not procure, or enter into a contract
for the procurement of, any goods or services from the sanctioned person;
(vi) The Secretary of State shall deny a visa to, and the Secretary of
Homeland Security shall exclude from the United States, any alien that the
President, the Secretary of State, or the Secretary of the Treasury
determines is a corporate officer or principal of, or a shareholder with a
controlling interest in, the sanctioned person by treating the person as
covered by section 1 of Proclamation 8693 of July 24, 2011 (Suspension of
Entry of Aliens Subject to United Nations Security Council Travel Bans and
International Emergency Economic Powers Act Sanctions); or
(vii) The heads of the relevant departments and agencies, as appropriate,
shall impose on the principal executive officer or officers of the
sanctioned person, or on persons performing similar functions and with
similar authorities as such officer or officers, the sanctions described in
subsections (a)(i)-(a)(vi) of this section, as selected by the President,
the Secretary of State, or the Secretary of the Treasury.
(b) The prohibitions in this section apply except to the extent
provided by statutes, or in regulations, orders, directives, or licenses
that may be issued pursuant to this order, and notwithstanding any
contract entered into or any license or permit granted prior to the date
of this order.
Sec. 3. (a) When the President, or the Secretary of State or the
Secretary of the Treasury pursuant to authority delegated by the
President and in accordance with the terms of such delegation, has
determined that sanctions shall be imposed on a person pursuant to
section 224(a)(3) of CAATSA or sections 4(a) or 4(b) of UFSA and has
selected from section 4(c) of UFSA any of the sanctions set forth below
to impose on that person, the Secretary of the Treasury, in consultation
with the Secretary of State, shall take the following actions where
necessary to implement the sanctions selected and maintained by the
President, the Secretary of State, or the Secretary of the Treasury:
(i) block all property and interests in property of the sanctioned person
that are in the United States, that hereafter come within the United
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States, or that are or hereafter come within the possession or control of
any United States person, and provide that such property and interests in
property may not be transferred, paid, exported, withdrawn, or otherwise
dealt in;
(ii) prohibit any transfers of credit or payments between financial
institutions, or by, through, or to any financial institution, to the
extent that such transfers or payments are subject to the jurisdiction of
the United States and involve any interest of the sanctioned person;
(iii) prohibit any United States person from transacting in, providing
financing for, or otherwise dealing in certain debt or equity of the
sanctioned person, in accordance with section 4(c)(7) of UFSA; or
(iv) impose on the principal executive officer or officers of the
sanctioned person, or on persons performing similar functions and with
similar authorities as such officer or officers, the sanctions described in
subsections (a)(i)-(a)(iii) of this section, as selected by the President,
the Secretary of State, or the Secretary of the Treasury.
(b) The prohibitions in subsection (a)(i) of this section include:
(i) the making of any contribution or provision of funds, goods, or
services by, to, or for the benefit of any sanctioned person whose property
and interests in property are blocked pursuant to this order; and
(ii) the receipt of any contribution or provision of funds, goods, or
services from any such sanctioned person.
(c) The prohibitions in this section apply except to the extent
provided by statutes, or in regulations, orders, directives, or licenses
that may be issued pursuant to this order, and notwithstanding any
contract entered into or any license or permit granted prior to the date
of this order.
Sec. 4. (a) When the President, or the Secretary of State or the
Secretary of the Treasury pursuant to authority delegated by the
President and in accordance with the terms of such delegation, has
determined that sanctions shall be imposed on a person pursuant to
section 224(a)(3) of CAATSA or sections 4(a) or 4(b) of UFSA and has
selected from section 4(c) of UFSA any of the sanctions set forth below
to impose on that person, the heads of relevant departments and
agencies, in consultation with the Secretary of State and the Secretary
of the Treasury, as appropriate, shall ensure that the following actions
are taken where necessary to implement the sanctions selected and
maintained by the President, the Secretary of State, or the Secretary of
the Treasury:
(i) The Export-Import Bank shall deny approval of the issuance of any
guarantee, insurance, extension of credit, or participation in an extension
of credit in connection with the export of any goods or services to the
sanctioned person;
(ii) Departments and agencies shall not procure, or enter into a contract
for the procurement of, any goods or services from the sanctioned person;
(iii) Departments and agencies shall prohibit the exportation, or provision
by sale, lease or loan, grant, or other means, directly or indirectly, of
any defense article or defense service to the sanctioned person and shall
not issue any license or other approval to the sanctioned person under
section 38 of the Arms Export Control Act (22 U.S.C. 2778);
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(iv) Departments and agencies shall not issue any license, and shall
suspend any license, for the transfer to the sanctioned person of any item
the export of which is controlled under the Export Control Reform Act of
2018 (subtitle B of title XVII of Public Law 115-232), or the Export
Administration Regulations under subchapter C of chapter VII of title 15,
Code of Federal Regulations;
(v) The Secretary of State shall deny a visa to, and the Secretary of
Homeland Security shall exclude from the United States, the sanctioned
person by treating the person as covered by section 1 of Proclamation 8693;
or
(vi) The heads of the relevant departments and agencies, as appropriate,
shall impose on the principal executive officer or officers of the
sanctioned person, or on persons performing similar functions and with
similar authorities as such officer or officers, the sanctions described in
subsections (a)(i)-(a)(v) of this section, as selected by the President,
the Secretary of State, or the Secretary of the Treasury.
(b) The prohibitions in this section apply except to the extent
provided by statutes, or in regulations, orders, directives, or licenses
that may be issued pursuant to this order, and notwithstanding any
contract entered into or any license or permit granted prior to the date
of this order.
Sec. 5. (a) Any transaction that evades or avoids, has the purpose of
evading or avoiding, causes a violation of, or attempts to violate any
of the prohibitions set forth in this order is prohibited.
(b) Any conspiracy formed to violate any of the prohibitions set
forth in this order is prohibited.
Sec. 6. I hereby determine that, to the extent section 203(b)(2) of
IEEPA (50 U.S.C. 1702(b)(2)) may apply, the making of donations of the
types of articles specified in such section by, to, or for the benefit
of any sanctioned person whose property and interests in property are
blocked pursuant to this order would seriously impair my ability to deal
with the national emergencies declared in Executive Orders 13660 and
13694, and I hereby prohibit such donations as provided by sections
1(a)(iv) and 3(a)(i) of this order.
Sec. 7. For the purposes of this order:
(a) the term ``person'' means an individual or entity;
(b) the term ``entity'' means a partnership, association, trust,
joint venture, corporation, group, subgroup, or other organization;
(c) the term ``United States person'' means any United States
citizen, permanent resident alien, entity organized under the laws of
the United States or any jurisdiction within the United States
(including foreign branches), or any person within the United States;
(d) the term ``financial institution'' includes: (i) a depository
institution (as defined in section 3(c)(1) of the Federal Deposit
Insurance Act (12 U.S.C. 1813(c)(1))), including a branch or agency of a
foreign bank (as defined in section 1(b)(7) of the International Banking
Act of 1978 (12 U.S.C. 3101(7))); (ii) a credit union; (iii) a
securities firm, including a broker or dealer; (iv) an insurance
company, including an agency or underwriter; and (v) any other company
that provides financial services;
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(e) the term ``international financial institution'' has the meaning
given that term in section 1701(c) of the International Financial
Institutions Act (22 U.S.C. 262r(c));
(f) the term ``United States financial institution'' means a
financial institution (including its foreign branches) organized under
the laws of the United States or of any jurisdiction within the United
States or located in the United States; and
(g) the term ``sanctioned person'' means a person that the
President, or the Secretary of State or the Secretary of the Treasury
pursuant to authority delegated by the President and in accordance with
the terms of such delegation, has determined is a person on whom
sanctions shall be imposed pursuant to sections 224(a)(2), 224(a)(3),
231(a), 232(a), or 233(a) of CAATSA or sections 4(a) or 4(b) of UFSA and
on whom the President, the Secretary of State, or the Secretary of the
Treasury has imposed any of the sanctions in section 235 of CAATSA or
section 4(c) of UFSA.
Sec. 8. For those persons whose property and interests in property are
blocked pursuant to this order who might have a constitutional presence
in the United States, I find that because of the ability to transfer
funds or other assets instantaneously, prior notice to such persons of
measures to be taken with respect to such property or interests in
property pursuant to this order would render those measures ineffectual.
I therefore determine that for these measures to be effective in
addressing the national emergencies declared in Executive Orders 13660
and 13694, there need be no prior notice of an action taken pursuant to
this order with respect to such property or interests in property.
Sec. 9. The unrestricted immigrant and nonimmigrant entry into the
United States of aliens on whom sanctions described in sections 1(a)(iv)
or 3(a)(i) of this order have been imposed would be detrimental to the
interests of the United States, and the entry of such persons into the
United States, as immigrants or nonimmigrants, is hereby suspended. Such
persons shall be treated as persons covered by section 1 of Proclamation
8693.
Sec. 10. The Secretary of the Treasury, in consultation with the
Secretary of State, is hereby authorized to take such actions, including
the promulgation of rules and regulations, and to employ all powers
granted to the President by IEEPA, and sections 224(a)(2), 224(a)(3),
231(a), 231(e), 232(a), 233(a), and 235 of CAATSA and sections 4(a)-(c)
and 4(h) of UFSA with respect to powers to impose sanctions, as may be
necessary to carry out the purposes of this order. The Secretary of the
Treasury may, consistent with applicable law, redelegate any of these
functions within the Department of the Treasury. All departments and
agencies of the United States Government shall take all appropriate
measures within their authority to carry out the provisions of this
order.
Sec. 11. (a) Nothing in this order shall be construed to impair or
otherwise affect:
(i) the authority granted by law to an executive department or agency, or
the head thereof; or
(ii) the functions of the Director of the Office of Management and Budget
relating to budgetary, administrative, or legislative proposals.
(b) This order shall be implemented consistent with applicable law
and subject to the availability of appropriations.
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(c) This order is not intended to, and does not, create any right or
benefit, substantive or procedural, enforceable at law or in equity by
any party against the United States, its departments, agencies, or
entities, its officers, employees, or agents, or any other person.
DONALD J. TRUMP
The White House,
September 20, 2018.
Executive Order 13850 of November 1, 2018
Blocking Property of Additional Persons Contributing to the Situation in
Venezuela
By the authority vested in me as President by the Constitution and the
laws of the United States of America, including the International
Emergency Economic Powers Act (50 U.S.C. 1701 et seq.) (IEEPA), the
National Emergencies Act (50 U.S.C. 1601 et seq.), section 212(f) of the
Immigration and Nationality Act of 1952 (8 U.S.C. 1182(f)) (INA), the
Venezuela Defense of Human Rights and Civil Society Act of 2014 (Public
Law 113-278), as amended (the Venezuelan Defense of Human Rights Act),
and section 301 of title 3, United States Code,
I, DONALD J. TRUMP, President of the United States of America, in order
to take additional steps with respect to the national emergency declared
in Executive Order 13692 of March 8, 2015, and relied upon for
additional steps taken in Executive Order 13808 of August 24, 2017,
Executive Order 13827 of March 19, 2018, and Executive Order 13835 of
May 21, 2018, particularly in light of actions by the Maduro regime and
associated persons to plunder Venezuela's wealth for their own corrupt
purposes, degrade Venezuela's infrastructure and natural environment
through economic mismanagement and confiscatory mining and industrial
practices, and catalyze a regional migration crisis by neglecting the
basic needs of the Venezuelan people, hereby order as follows:
Section 1. (a) All property and interests in property that are in the
United States, that hereafter come within the United States, or that are
or hereafter come within the possession or control of any United States
person of the following persons are blocked and may not be transferred,
paid, exported, withdrawn, or otherwise dealt in: any person determined
by the Secretary of the Treasury, in consultation with the Secretary of
State:
(i) to operate in the gold sector of the Venezuelan economy or in any other
sector of the Venezuelan economy as may be determined by the Secretary of
the Treasury, in consultation with the Secretary of State;
(ii) to be responsible for or complicit in, or to have directly or
indirectly engaged in, any transaction or series of transactions involving
deceptive practices or corruption and the Government of Venezuela or
projects or programs administered by the Government of Venezuela, or to be
an immediate adult family member of such a person;
(iii) to have materially assisted, sponsored, or provided financial,
material, or technological support for, or goods or services to or in
support
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of, any activity or transaction described in subsection (a)(ii) of this
section, or any person whose property and interests in property are blocked
pursuant to this order; or
(iv) to be owned or controlled by, or to have acted or purported to act for
or on behalf of, directly or indirectly, any person whose property and
interests in property are blocked pursuant to this order.
(b) The prohibitions in subsection (a) of this section apply except
to the extent provided by statutes, or in regulations, orders,
directives, or licenses that may be issued pursuant to this order, and
notwithstanding any contract entered into or any license or permit
granted prior to the date of this order.
Sec. 2. The unrestricted immigrant and nonimmigrant entry into the
United States of aliens determined to meet one or more of the criteria
in subsection 1(a) of this order would be detrimental to the interests
of the United States, and the entry of such persons into the United
States, as immigrants or nonimmigrants, is therefore hereby suspended.
Such persons shall be treated as persons covered by section 1 of
Proclamation 8693 of July 24, 2011 (Suspension of Entry of Aliens
Subject to United Nations Security Council Travel Bans and International
Emergency Economic Powers Act Sanctions).
Sec. 3. I hereby determine that the making of donations of the type of
articles specified in section 203(b)(2) of IEEPA (50 U.S.C. 1702(b)(2))
by, to, or for the benefit of any person whose property and interests in
property are blocked pursuant to section 1 of this order would seriously
impair my ability to deal with the national emergency declared in
Executive Order 13692, and I hereby prohibit such donations as provided
by section 1 of this order.
Sec. 4. The prohibitions in section 1 of this order include:
(a) the making of any contribution or provision of funds, goods, or
services by, to, or for the benefit of any person whose property and
interests in property are blocked pursuant to this order; and
(b) the receipt of any contribution or provision of funds, goods, or
services from any such person.
Sec. 5. (a) Any transaction that evades or avoids, has the purpose of
evading or avoiding, causes a violation of, or attempts to violate any
of the prohibitions set forth in this order is prohibited.
(b) Any conspiracy formed to violate any of the prohibitions set
forth in this order is prohibited.
Sec. 6. For the purposes of this order:
(a) the term ``person'' means an individual or entity;
(b) the term ``entity'' means a partnership, association, trust,
joint venture, corporation, group, subgroup, or other organization;
(c) the term ``United States person'' means any United States
citizen, lawful permanent resident, entity organized under the laws of
the United States or any jurisdiction within the United States
(including foreign branches), or any person in the United States;
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(d) the term ``Government of Venezuela'' means the Government of
Venezuela, any political subdivision, agency, or instrumentality
thereof, including the Central Bank of Venezuela, and any person owned
or controlled by, or acting for or on behalf of, the Government of
Venezuela.
Sec. 7. For those persons whose property and interests in property are
blocked pursuant to this order who might have a constitutional presence
in the United States, I find that because of the ability to transfer
funds or other assets instantaneously, prior notice to such persons or
to the Government of Venezuela of measures to be taken pursuant to this
order would render those measures ineffectual. I therefore determine
that for these measures to be effective in addressing the national
emergency declared in Executive Order 13692, there need be no prior
notice of a listing or determination made pursuant to section 1 of this
order.
Sec. 8. The Secretary of the Treasury, in consultation with the
Secretary of State, is hereby authorized to take such actions, including
promulgating rules and regulations, and to employ all powers granted to
the President by IEEPA as may be necessary to implement this order. The
Secretary of the Treasury may, consistent with applicable law,
redelegate any of these functions within the Department of the Treasury.
All agencies of the United States Government shall take all appropriate
measures within their authority to carry out the provisions of this
order.
Sec. 9. The Secretary of State is hereby authorized to take such
actions, including the promulgation of rules and regulations, and to
employ all powers granted to the President by IEEPA, the INA, and
section 5 of the Venezuela Defense of Human Rights Act, including the
authorities set forth in sections 5(b)(1)(B), 5(c), and 5(d) of that
Act, as may be necessary to carry out section 2 of this order and the
relevant provisions of section 5 of that Act. The Secretary of State
may, consistent with applicable law, redelegate any of these functions
within the Department of State.
Sec. 10. (a) Nothing in this order shall be construed to impair or
otherwise affect:
(i) the authority granted by law to an executive department or agency, or
the head thereof; or
(ii) the functions of the Director of the Office of Management and Budget
relating to budgetary, administrative, or legislative proposals.
(b) This order shall be implemented consistent with applicable law
and subject to the availability of appropriations.
(c) This order is not intended to, and does not, create any right or
benefit, substantive or procedural, enforceable at law or in equity by
any party against the United States, its departments, agencies, or
entities, its officers, employees, or agents, or any other person.
DONALD J. TRUMP
The White House,
November 1, 2018.
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Executive Order 13851 of November 27, 2018
Blocking Property of Certain Persons Contributing to the Situation in
Nicaragua
By the authority vested in me as President by the Constitution and the
laws of the United States of America, including the International
Emergency Economic Powers Act (50 U.S.C. 1701 et seq.) (IEEPA), the
National Emergencies Act (50 U.S.C. 1601 et seq.) (NEA), section 212(f)
of the Immigration and Nationality Act of 1952 (8 U.S.C. 1182(f)), and
section 301 of title 3, United States Code,
I, DONALD J. TRUMP, President of the United States of America, find that
the situation in Nicaragua, including the violent response by the
Government of Nicaragua to the protests that began on April 18, 2018,
and the Ortega regime's systematic dismantling and undermining of
democratic institutions and the rule of law, its use of indiscriminate
violence and repressive tactics against civilians, as well as its
corruption leading to the destabilization of Nicaragua's economy,
constitutes an unusual and extraordinary threat to the national security
and foreign policy of the United States, and I hereby declare a national
emergency to deal with that threat. I hereby determine and order:
Section 1. (a) All property and interests in property that are in the
United States, that hereafter come within the United States, or that are
or hereafter come within the possession or control of any United States
person of the following persons are blocked and may not be transferred,
paid, exported, withdrawn, or otherwise dealt in: any person determined
by the Secretary of the Treasury, in consultation with the Secretary of
State:
(i) to be responsible for or complicit in, or to have directly or
indirectly engaged or attempted to engage in, any of the following:
(A) serious human rights abuse in Nicaragua;
(B) actions or policies that undermine democratic processes or
institutions in Nicaragua;
(C) actions or policies that threaten the peace, security, or stability
of Nicaragua;
(D) any transaction or series of transactions involving deceptive
practices or corruption by, on behalf of, or otherwise related to the
Government of Nicaragua or a current or former official of the Government
of Nicaragua, such as the misappropriation of public assets or
expropriation of private assets for personal gain or political purposes,
corruption related to government contracts, or bribery;
(ii) to be a leader or official of an entity that has, or whose members
have, engaged in any activity described in subsection (a)(i) of this
section or of an entity whose property and interests in property are
blocked pursuant to this order;
(iii) to be an official of the Government of Nicaragua or to have served as
an official of the Government of Nicaragua at any time on or after January
10, 2007;
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(iv) to have materially assisted, sponsored, or provided financial,
material, or technological support for, or goods or services in support of:
(A) any activities described in subsection (a)(i) of this section; or
(B) any person whose property and interests in property are blocked
pursuant to this order; or
(v) to be owned or controlled by, or to have acted or purported to act for
or on behalf of, directly or indirectly, any person whose property and
interests in property are blocked pursuant to this order.
(b) The prohibitions in subsection (a) of this section apply except
to the extent provided by statutes, or in regulations, orders,
directives, or licenses that may be issued pursuant to this order, and
notwithstanding any contract entered into or any license or permit
granted prior to the date of this order.
Sec. 2. The unrestricted immigrant and nonimmigrant entry into the
United States of aliens determined to meet one or more of the criteria
in section 1 of this order would be detrimental to the interests of the
United States, and the entry of such persons into the United States, as
immigrants or nonimmigrants, is hereby suspended, except where the
Secretary of State determines that the person's entry is in the national
interest of the United States. Such persons shall be treated as persons
covered by section 1 of Proclamation 8693 of July 24, 2011 (Suspension
of Entry of Aliens Subject to United Nations Security Council Travel
Bans and International Emergency Economic Powers Act Sanctions).
Sec. 3. I hereby determine that the making of donations of the type of
articles specified in section 203(b)(2) of IEEPA (50 U.S.C. 1702(b)(2))
by, to, or for the benefit of any person whose property and interests in
property are blocked pursuant to section 1 of this order would seriously
impair my ability to deal with the national emergency declared in this
order, and I hereby prohibit such donations as provided by section 1 of
this order.
Sec. 4. The prohibitions in section 1 of this order include:
(a) the making of any contribution or provision of funds, goods, or
services by, to, or for the benefit of any person whose property and
interests in property are blocked pursuant to this order; and
(b) the receipt of any contribution or provision of funds, goods, or
services from any such person.
Sec. 5. (a) Any transaction that evades or avoids, has the purpose of
evading or avoiding, causes a violation of, or attempts to violate any
of the prohibitions set forth in this order is prohibited.
(b) Any conspiracy formed to violate any of the prohibitions set
forth in this order is prohibited.
Sec. 6. For the purposes of this order:
(a) the term ``person'' means an individual or entity;
(b) the term ``entity'' means a partnership, association, trust,
joint venture, corporation, group, subgroup, or other organization;
(c) the term ``United States person'' means any United States
citizen, permanent resident alien, entity organized under the laws of
the United States or any jurisdiction within the United States
(including foreign branches), or any person in the United States; and
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(d) the term ``Government of Nicaragua'' means the Government of
Nicaragua, any political subdivision, agency, or instrumentality
thereof, including the Central Bank of Nicaragua, and any person owned
or controlled by, or acting for or on behalf of, the Government of
Nicaragua.
Sec. 7. For those persons whose property and interests in property are
blocked pursuant to this order who might have a constitutional presence
in the United States, I find that because of the ability to transfer
funds or other assets instantaneously, prior notice to such persons of
measures to be taken pursuant to this order would render those measures
ineffectual. I therefore determine that for these measures to be
effective in addressing the national emergency declared in this order,
there need be no prior notice of a listing or determination made
pursuant to section 1 of this order.
Sec. 8. The Secretary of the Treasury, in consultation with the
Secretary of State, is hereby authorized to take such actions, including
promulgating rules and regulations, and to employ all powers granted to
the President by IEEPA as may be necessary to implement this order. The
Secretary of the Treasury may, consistent with applicable law,
redelegate any of these functions within the Department of the Treasury.
All agencies of the United States Government shall take all appropriate
measures within their authority to carry out the provisions of this
order.
Sec. 9. The Secretary of the Treasury, in consultation with the
Secretary of State, is hereby authorized to submit the recurring and
final reports to the Congress on the national emergency declared in this
order, consistent with section 401(c) of the NEA (50 U.S.C. 1641(c)) and
section 204(c) of IEEPA (50 U.S.C. 1703(c)).
Sec. 10. (a) Nothing in this order shall be construed to impair or
otherwise affect:
(i) the authority granted by law to an executive department or agency, or
the head thereof; or
(ii) the functions of the Director of the Office of Management and Budget
relating to budgetary, administrative, or legislative proposals.
(b) This order shall be implemented consistent with applicable law
and subject to the availability of appropriations.
(c) This order is not intended to, and does not, create any right or
benefit, substantive or procedural, enforceable at law or in equity by
any party against the United States, its departments, agencies, or
entities, its officers, employees, or agents, or any other person.
DONALD J. TRUMP
The White House,
November 27, 2018.
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Executive Order 13852 of December 1, 2018
Providing for the Closing of Executive Departments and Agencies of the
Federal Government on December 5, 2018
By the authority vested in me as President by the Constitution and the
laws of the United States of America, it is hereby ordered as follows:
Section 1. All executive departments and agencies of the Federal
Government shall be closed on December 5, 2018, as a mark of respect for
George Herbert Walker Bush, the forty-first President of the United
States.
Sec. 2. The heads of executive departments and agencies may determine
that certain offices and installations of their organizations, or parts
thereof, must remain open and that certain employees must report for
duty on December 5, 2018, for reasons of national security, defense, or
other public need.
Sec. 3. December 5, 2018, shall be considered as falling within the
scope of Executive Order 11582 of February 11, 1971, and of 5 U.S.C.
5546 and 6103(b) and other similar statutes insofar as they relate to
the pay and leave of employees of the United States.
Sec. 4. The Director of the Office of Personnel Management shall take
such actions as may be necessary to implement this order.
Sec. 5. General Provisions. (a) This order shall be implemented
consistent with applicable law and subject to the availability of
appropriations.
(b) Nothing in this order shall be construed to impair or otherwise
affect:
(i) the authority granted by law to an executive department or agency, or
the head thereof; or
(ii) the functions of the Director of the Office of Management and Budget
relating to budgetary, administrative, or legislative proposals.
(c) This order is not intended to, and does not, create any right or
benefit, substantive or procedural, enforceable at law or in equity by
any party against the United States, its departments, agencies, or
entities, its officers, employees, or agents, or any other person.
DONALD J. TRUMP
The White House,
December 1, 2018.
Executive Order 13853 of December 12, 2018
Establishing the White House Opportunity and Revitalization Council
By the authority vested in me as President by the Constitution and the
laws of the United States of America, it is hereby ordered as follows:
Section 1. Purpose. Fifty-two million Americans live in economically
distressed communities. Despite the growing national economy, these
communities are plagued by high poverty levels, failing schools, and a
scarcity of
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jobs. In December 2017, I signed into law a bill originally introduced
as the Tax Cuts and Jobs Act (Act), which established a historic new
Federal tax incentive that promotes long-term equity investments in low-
income communities designated as ``qualified opportunity zones'' by the
Governors of States or territories. In order to further facilitate such
investment, my Administration will implement reforms that streamline
existing regulations, protect taxpayers by optimizing use of Federal
resources, stimulate economic opportunity and mobility, encourage
entrepreneurship, expand quality educational opportunities, develop and
rehabilitate quality housing stock, promote workforce development, and
promote safety and prevent crime in urban and economically distressed
communities.
This order establishes a White House Council to carry out my
Administration's plan to encourage public and private investment in
urban and economically distressed areas, including qualified opportunity
zones. The Council shall lead joint efforts across executive departments
and agencies (agencies) to engage with State, local, and tribal
governments to find ways to better use public funds to revitalize urban
and economically distressed communities.
Sec. 2. Establishment. There is established a White House Opportunity
and Revitalization Council (Council). The Council shall be chaired by
the Secretary of Housing and Urban Development (HUD), or the Secretary's
designee. The Assistant to the President for Domestic Policy, or the
designee of the Assistant to the President for Domestic Policy, shall
serve as Vice Chair of the Council.
(a) Membership. In addition to the Chair and Vice Chair, the Council
shall consist of the following members, or their designees:
(i) the Secretary of the Treasury;
(ii) the Attorney General;
(iii) the Secretary of the Interior;
(iv) the Secretary of Agriculture;
(v) the Secretary of Commerce;
(vi) the Secretary of Labor;
(vii) the Secretary of Health and Human Services;
(viii) the Secretary of Transportation;
(ix) the Secretary of Energy;
(x) the Secretary of Education;
(xi) the Administrator of the Environmental Protection Agency;
(xii) the Director of the Office of Management and Budget;
(xiii) the Administrator of the Small Business Administration;
(xiv) the Assistant to the President for Economic Policy;
(xv) the Chairman of the Council of Economic Advisers;
(xvi) the Chairman of the Council on Environmental Quality; and
(xvii) the heads of such other agencies, offices, or independent regulatory
agencies as the Chair may, from time to time, designate or invite.
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(b) Administration. The Vice Chair shall convene regular meetings of
the Council, determine its agenda, and direct its work, all under the
guidance of the Chair. The Department of Housing and Urban Development
shall provide funding and administrative support for the Council to the
extent permitted by law and within existing appropriations. The
Secretary of HUD shall designate a HUD officer or employee to serve as
the Executive Director of the Council, who shall be responsible for
coordinating the Council's work.
Sec. 3. Mission and Function of the Council. The Council shall, to the
extent permitted by law, work across agencies, giving consideration to
existing agency initiatives, to:
(a) assess the actions each agency can take under existing
authorities to prioritize or focus Federal investments and programs on
urban and economically distressed communities, including qualified
opportunity zones;
(b) assess the actions each agency can take under existing
authorities to minimize all regulatory and administrative costs and
burdens that discourage public and private investment in urban and
economically distressed communities, including qualified opportunity
zones;
(c) regularly consult with officials from State, local, and tribal
governments and individuals from the private sector to solicit feedback
on how best to stimulate the economic development of urban and
economically distressed areas, including qualified opportunity zones;
(d) coordinate Federal interagency efforts to help ensure that
private and public stakeholders--such as investors; business owners;
institutions of higher education (including Historically Black Colleges
and Universities, as defined by 50 U.S.C. 3224(g)(2), and tribally
controlled colleges and universities, as defined by 25 U.S.C.
1801(a)(4)); K-12 education providers; early care and education
providers; human services agencies; State, local, and tribal leaders;
public housing agencies; non-profit organizations; and economic
development organizations--can successfully develop strategies for
economic growth and revitalization;
(e) recommend policies that would:
(i) reduce and streamline regulatory and administrative burdens, including
burdens on applicants applying for multiple Federal assistance awards;
(ii) help community-based applicants, including recipients of investments
from qualified opportunity funds, identify and apply for relevant Federal
resources; and
(iii) make it easier for recipients to receive and manage multiple types of
public and private investments, including by aligning certain program
requirements;
(f) evaluate the following:
(i) whether and how agencies can prioritize support for urban and
economically distressed areas, including qualified opportunity zones, in
their grants, financing, and other assistance;
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(ii) appropriate methods for Federal cooperation with and support for
States, localities, and tribes that are innovatively and strategically
facilitating economic growth and inclusion in urban and economically
distressed communities, including qualified opportunity zones, consistent
with preserving State, local, and tribal control;
(iii) whether and how to develop an integrated web-based tool through which
entrepreneurs, investors, and other stakeholders can see the full range of
applicable Federal financing programs and incentives available to projects
located in urban and economically distressed areas, including qualified
opportunity zones;
(iv) whether and how to consider urban and economically distressed areas,
including qualified opportunity zones, as possible locations for Federal
buildings, through consultation with the General Services Administration;
(v) whether and how Federal technical assistance, planning, financing
tools, and implementation strategies can be coordinated across agencies to
assist communities in addressing economic problems, engaging in
comprehensive planning, and advancing regional collaboration; and
(vi) what data, metrics, and methodologies can be used to measure the
effectiveness of public and private investments in urban and economically
distressed communities, including qualified opportunity zones.
Sec. 4. Reports. The Assistant to the President for Domestic Policy
shall, on behalf of the Council, be responsible for submitting to the
President:
(a) Within 90 days of the date of this order, a detailed work plan
for how, and by when, the Council will accomplish the goals detailed in
section 3 of this order;
(b) Within 210 days of the date of this order, a list of recommended
changes to Federal statutes, regulations, policies, and programs that
would encourage public and private investment in urban and economically
distressed communities, including qualified opportunity zones;
(c) Within 1 year of the date of this order, a list of recommended
changes to Federal statutes, regulations, policies, and programs that
would help State, local, and tribal governments to better identify, use,
and administer Federal resources in urban and economically distressed
communities, including qualified opportunity zones;
(d) Within 1 year of the date of this order, a list of best
practices that could be integrated into public and private investments
in urban and economically distressed communities, including qualified
opportunity zones, in order to increase economic growth, encourage new
business formation, and revitalize communities; and
(e) Any subsequent reports that the President may request or that
the Council may deem appropriate.
Sec. 5. Amendments to Executive Order 13845. Executive Order 13845 of
July 19, 2018 (Establishing the President's National Council for the
American Worker) is hereby amended as follows:
(a) Subsection 7(d) of the order is deleted and the following text
is inserted in lieu thereof: ``consider the recommendations of the
American Workforce Policy Advisory Board (Board) established in section
8 of this
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order and, as appropriate, adopt recommendations that would
significantly advance the objectives of the Council;''; and
(b) Subsection 8(b)(i) of the order is amended by deleting the text
``appointed by the President'' and replacing it with the following text:
``appointed by the Secretary of Commerce''.
Sec. 6. General Provisions. (a) The heads of agencies shall assist and
provide information to the Council, consistent with applicable law, as
may be necessary for the Council to carry out its functions.
(b) The heads of agencies shall consider the reports and
recommendations of the Council in carrying out their responsibilities
related to urban and economically distressed communities.
(c) The Council shall terminate on January 21, 2021, unless extended
by the President.
(d) Nothing in this order shall be construed to impair or otherwise
affect:
(i) the authority granted by law to an executive department, agency, or the
head thereof; or
(ii) the functions of the Director of the Office of Management and Budget
relating to budgetary, administrative, or legislative proposals.
(e) This order shall be implemented consistent with applicable law
and subject to the availability of appropriations.
(f) This order is not intended to, and does not, create any right or
benefit, substantive or procedural, enforceable at law or in equity by
any party against the United States, its departments, agencies, or
entities, its officers, employees, or agents, or any other person.
DONALD J. TRUMP
The White House,
December 12, 2018.
Executive Order 13854 of December 18, 2018
Providing for the Closing of Executive Departments and Agencies of the
Federal Government on December 24, 2018
By the authority vested in me as President by the Constitution and the
laws of the United States of America, it is hereby ordered as follows:
Section 1. All executive departments and agencies of the Federal
Government shall be closed and their employees excused from duty on
Monday, December 24, 2018, the day before Christmas Day.
Sec. 2. The heads of executive departments and agencies may determine
that certain offices and installations of their organizations, or parts
thereof, must remain open and that certain employees must report for
duty on December 24, 2018, for reasons of national security, defense, or
other public need.
Sec. 3. December 24, 2018, shall be considered as falling within the
scope of Executive Order 11582 of February 11, 1971, and of 5 U.S.C.
5546 and
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6103(b) and other similar statutes insofar as they relate to the pay and
leave of employees of the United States.
Sec. 4. The Director of the Office of Personnel Management shall take
such actions as may be necessary to implement this order.
Sec. 5. General Provisions. (a) This order shall be implemented
consistent with applicable law and subject to the availability of
appropriations.
(b) Nothing in this order shall be construed to impair or otherwise
affect:
(i) the authority granted by law to an executive department or agency, or
the head thereof; or
(ii) the functions of the Director of the Office of Management and Budget
relating to budgetary, administrative, or legislative proposals.
(c) This order is not intended to, and does not, create any right or
benefit, substantive or procedural, enforceable at law or in equity by
any party against the United States, its departments, agencies, or
entities, its officers, employees, or agents, or any other person.
DONALD J. TRUMP
The White House,
December 18, 2018.
Executive Order 13855 of December 21, 2018
Promoting Active Management of America's Forests, Rangelands, and Other
Federal Lands To Improve Conditions and Reduce Wildfire Risk
By the authority vested in me as President by the Constitution and the
laws of the United States of America, it is hereby ordered as follows:
Section 1. Policy. It is the policy of the United States to protect
people, communities, and watersheds, and to promote healthy and
resilient forests, rangelands, and other Federal lands by actively
managing them through partnerships with States, tribes, communities,
non-profit organizations, and the private sector. For decades, dense
trees and undergrowth have amassed in these lands, fueling catastrophic
wildfires. These conditions, along with insect infestation, invasive
species, disease, and drought, have weakened our forests, rangelands,
and other Federal lands, and have placed communities and homes at risk
of damage from catastrophic wildfires.
Active management of vegetation is needed to treat these dangerous
conditions on Federal lands but is often delayed due to challenges
associated with regulatory analysis and current consultation
requirements. In addition, land designations and policies can reduce
emergency responder access to Federal land and restrict management
practices that can promote wildfire-resistant landscapes. With the same
vigor and commitment that characterizes our efforts to fight wildfires,
we must actively manage our forests, rangelands, and other Federal lands
to improve conditions and reduce wildfire risk.
In recognition of these regulatory, policy, and coordinating challenges,
the Secretary of the Interior and the Secretary of Agriculture (the
Secretaries)
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each shall implement the following policies in their respective
departments:
(a) Shared Management Priorities. The goal of Federal fire
management policy for forests, rangelands, and other Federal lands shall
be to agree on a set of shared priorities with Federal land managers,
States, tribes, and other landowners to manage fire risk across
landscapes.
(b) Coordinating Federal, State, Tribal, and Local Assets. Wildfire
prevention and suppression and post-wildfire restoration require a
variety of assets and skills across landscapes. Federal, State, tribal,
and local governments should coordinate the deployment of appropriate
assets and skills to restore our landscapes and communities after damage
caused by fires and to help reduce hazardous fuels through active forest
management in order to protect communities, critical infrastructure, and
natural and cultural resources.
(c) Removing Hazardous Fuels, Increasing Active Management, and
Supporting Rural Economies. Post-fire assessments show that reducing
vegetation through hazardous fuel management and strategic forest health
treatments is effective in reducing wildfire severity and loss. Actions
must be taken across landscapes to prioritize treatments in order to
enhance fuel reduction and forest-restoration projects that protect life
and property, and to benefit rural economies through encouraging
utilization of the by-products of forest restoration.
Sec. 2. Goals. (a) To protect communities and watersheds, to better
prevent catastrophic wildfires, and to improve the health of America's
forests, rangelands, and other Federal lands, the Secretaries shall each
develop goals and implementation plans for wildfire prevention
activities and programs in their respective departments. In the
development of such goals and plans:
(i) The Secretary of the Interior shall review the Secretary's 2019 budget
justifications and give all due consideration to establishing the following
objectives for 2019, as feasible and appropriate in light of those budget
justifications, and consistent with applicable law and available
appropriations:
(A) Treating 750,000 acres of Department of the Interior (DOI)-
administered lands to reduce fuel loads;
(B) Treating 500,000 acres of DOI-administered lands to protect water
quality and mitigate severe flooding and erosion risks arising from forest
fires;
(C) Treating 750,000 acres of DOI-administered lands for native and
invasive species;
(D) Reducing vegetation giving rise to wildfire conditions through forest
health treatments by increasing health treatments as part of DOI's offering
for sale 600 million board feet of timber from DOI-administered lands; and
(E) Performing maintenance on public roads needed to provide access for
emergency services and restoration work; and
(ii) The Secretary of Agriculture shall review the Secretary's 2019 budget
justifications and give all due consideration to establishing the following
objectives for 2019, as feasible and appropriate in light of those budget
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justifications, and consistent with applicable law and available
appropriations:
(A) Treating 3.5 million acres of Department of Agriculture (USDA) Forest
Service (FS) lands to reduce fuel load;
(B) Treating 2.2 million acres of USDA FS lands to protect water quality
and mitigate severe flooding and erosion risks arising from forest fires;
(C) Treating 750,000 acres of USDA FS lands for native and invasive
species;
(D) Reducing vegetation giving rise to wildfire conditions through forest
health treatments by increasing health treatments as part of USDA's
offering for sale at least 3.8 billion board feet of timber from USDA FS
lands; and
(E) Performing maintenance on roads needed to provide access on USDA FS
lands for emergency services and restoration work.
(b) For the years following establishment of the objectives in
subsection (a) of this section, the Secretaries shall consider annual
treatment objectives that meet or exceed those established in subsection
(a) of this section, using the full range of available and appropriate
management tools, including prescribed burns and mechanical thinning.
The Secretaries shall also refine and develop performance metrics to
better capture the risk reduction benefits achieved through application
of these management tools.
(c) In conjunction with establishment of goals, and by no later than
March 31, 2019, the Secretaries shall identify salvage and log recovery
options from lands damaged by fire during the 2017 and 2018 fire
seasons, insects, or disease.
Sec. 3. Coordination and Efficient Processes. Effective Federal agency
coordination and efficient administrative actions and decisions are
essential to improving the condition of America's forests, rangelands,
and other Federal lands. To advance the policies set forth in this order
and the goals set by the Secretaries, the Secretaries shall:
(a) Coordinate with the heads of all relevant Federal agencies to
prioritize and promptly implement post-wildfire rehabilitation, salvage,
and forest restoration;
(b) Streamline agency administrative and regulatory processes and
policies relating to fuel reduction in forests, rangelands, and other
Federal lands and forest restoration when appropriate by:
(i) Adhering to minimum statutory and regulatory time periods, to the
maximum extent practicable, for comment, consultation, and administrative
review processes related to active management of forests, rangelands, and
other Federal lands, including management of wildfire risks;
(ii) Using all applicable categorical exclusions set forth in law or
regulation for fire management, restoration, and other management projects
in forests, rangelands, and other Federal lands when implementing the
requirements of the National Environmental Policy Act (42 U.S.C. 4321 et
seq.);
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(iii) Consistent with applicable law, developing and using new categorical
exclusions to implement active management of forests, rangelands, and other
Federal lands; and
(iv) Immediately prioritizing efforts to reduce the time required to comply
with consultation obligations under the Endangered Species Act of 1973 (16
U.S.C. 1531 et seq.).
Sec. 4. Unmanned Aerial Systems. To reduce fire and forest health risks
as described in section 1 of this order, the Secretaries shall, in
coordination with the Administrator of the Federal Aviation
Administration, maximize appropriate use of unmanned aerial systems to
accelerate forest management and support firefighting and post-fire
rehabilitation in forests, rangelands, and other Federal lands.
Sec. 5. Wildfire Strategy. (a) In collaboration with Federal, State,
tribal, and local partners, the Secretaries shall jointly develop, by
December 31, 2020, a strategy to support local Federal land managers in
project decision-making and inform local fire management decisions
related to forests, rangelands, and other Federal lands, thereby
protecting habitats and communities, and reducing risks to physical
infrastructure.
(b) In developing the strategy described in subsection (a) of this
section, the Secretaries shall:
(i) Identify DOI- and USDA FS-administered lands with the highest
probability of catastrophic wildfires, as well as areas on those lands
where there is a high probability that wildfires would threaten people,
structures, or other high-value assets, in order to direct and prioritize
actions to meet land management goals and to protect communities;
(ii) Examine the costs and challenges relating to management of DOI- and
USDA FS-administered lands, including costs associated with wildfire
suppression, implementation of applicable statutory requirements, and
litigation;
(iii) Review land designations and policies that may limit active forest
management and increase the risk of catastrophic wildfires;
(iv) Consider market conditions as appropriate when preparing timber sales,
including biomass and biochar opportunities, and encourage export of these
or similar forest-treatment products to the maximum extent permitted by
law, in order to promote active forest management, mitigate wildfire risk,
and encourage post-fire forest restoration;
(v) Develop recommended actions and incentives to expand uses, markets, and
utilization of forest products resulting from restoration and fuel
reduction projects in forests, rangelands, and other Federal lands,
including biomass and small-diameter materials;
(vi) Assess how effectively Federal programs and investments support
forest-product infrastructure and market access;
(vii) Identify and assess methods, including methods undertaken pursuant to
section 3(b)(iv) of this order, to more effectively and efficiently
streamline consultation under the Endangered Species Act;
(viii) In conjunction with the Administrator of the Environmental
Protection Agency, identify methods to reduce interagency regulatory
barriers,
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improve alignment of Federal, State, and tribal policy, and identify
redundant policies and procedures to promote efficiencies in implementing
the Clean Water Act of 1972 (33 U.S.C. 1251 et seq.), Clean Air Act (42
U.S.C. 7401 et seq.), and other applicable Federal environmental laws; and
(ix) Develop procedures and guidance to facilitate timely compliance with
the National Environmental Policy Act.
Sec. 6. Collaborative Partnerships. To reduce fuel loads, restore
watersheds, and improve forest, rangeland, and other Federal land
conditions, and to utilize available expertise and efficiently deploy
resources, the Secretaries shall expand collaboration with States,
tribes, communities, non-profit organizations, and the private sector.
Such expanded collaboration by the Secretaries shall, at a minimum,
address:
(a) Supporting road activities needed to maintain forest, rangeland,
and other Federal land health and to mitigate wildfire risk by expanding
existing or entering into new Good Neighbor Authority agreements,
consistent with applicable law; and
(b) Achieving the land management restoration goals set forth in
section 2 of this order and reducing fuel loads by pursuing long-term
stewardship contracts, including 20-year contracts, with States, tribes,
non-profit organizations, communities, and the private sector,
consistent with applicable law.
Sec. 7. General Provisions. (a) Nothing in this order shall be construed
to impair or otherwise affect:
(i) the authority granted by law to an executive department or agency, or
the head thereof; or
(ii) the functions of the Director of the Office of Management and Budget
relating to budgetary, administrative, or legislative proposals.
(b) This order shall be implemented consistent with applicable law
and subject to the availability of appropriations.
(c) This order is not intended to, and does not, create any right or
benefit, substantive or procedural, enforceable at law or in equity by
any party against the United States, its departments, agencies, or
entities, its officers, employees, or agents, or any other person.
DONALD J. TRUMP
The White House,
December 21, 2018.
Executive Order 13856 of December 28, 2018
Adjustments of Certain Rates of Pay
By the authority vested in me as President by the Constitution and the
laws of the United States of America, it is hereby ordered as follows:
Section 1. Statutory Pay Systems. The rates of basic pay or salaries of
the statutory pay systems (as defined in 5 U.S.C. 5302(1)), as adjusted
under
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5 U.S.C. 5303, are set forth on the schedules attached hereto and made a
part hereof:
(a) The General Schedule (5 U.S.C. 5332(a)) at Schedule 1;
(b) The Foreign Service Schedule (22 U.S.C. 3963) at Schedule 2; and
(c) The schedules for the Veterans Health Administration of the
Department of Veterans Affairs (38 U.S.C. 7306, 7404; section 301(a) of
Public Law 102-40) at Schedule 3.
Sec. 2. Senior Executive Service. The ranges of rates of basic pay for
senior executives in the Senior Executive Service, as established
pursuant to 5 U.S.C. 5382, are set forth on Schedule 4 attached hereto
and made a part hereof.
Sec. 3. Certain Executive, Legislative, and Judicial Salaries. The rates
of basic pay or salaries for the following offices and positions are set
forth on the schedules attached hereto and made a part hereof:
(a) The Executive Schedule (5 U.S.C. 5312-5318) at Schedule 5;
(b) The Vice President (3 U.S.C. 104) and the Congress (2 U.S.C.
4501) at Schedule 6; and
(c) Justices and judges (28 U.S.C. 5, 44(d), 135, 252, and 461(a))
at Schedule 7.
Sec. 4. Uniformed Services. The rates of monthly basic pay (37 U.S.C.
203(a)) for members of the uniformed services, as adjusted under 37
U.S.C. 1009, and the rate of monthly cadet or midshipman pay (37 U.S.C.
203(c)) are set forth on Schedule 8 attached hereto and made a part
hereof.
Sec. 5. Locality-Based Comparability Payments.
(a) Pursuant to section 5304 of title 5, United States Code, and my
authority to implement an alternative level of comparability payments
under section 5304a of title 5, United States Code, locality-based
comparability payments shall be paid in accordance with Schedule 9
attached hereto and made a part hereof.
(b) The Director of the Office of Personnel Management shall take
such actions as may be necessary to implement these payments and to
publish appropriate notice of such payments in the Federal Register.
Sec. 6. Administrative Law Judges. Pursuant to section 5372 of title 5,
United States Code, the rates of basic pay for administrative law judges
are set forth on Schedule 10 attached hereto and made a part hereof.
Sec. 7. Effective Dates. Schedule 8 is effective January 1, 2019. The
other schedules contained herein are effective on the first day of the
first applicable pay period beginning on or after January 1, 2019.
Sec. 8. Prior Order Superseded. Executive Order 13819 of December 22,
2017, is superseded as of the effective dates specified in section 7 of
this order.
DONALD J. TRUMP
The White House,
December 28, 2018.
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OTHER PRESIDENTIAL DOCUMENTS
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Subchapter A--[Reserved]
Subchapter B--Administrative Orders 909
Subchapter C--Reorganization Plans [None]
Subchapter D--Designations [None]
Appendix A--List of Messages to Congress Transmitting Budget Rescissions
and Deferrals 993
Appendix B--List of Final Rules 993
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Subchapter B--Administrative Orders
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Memorandum of January 8, 2018
Supporting Broadband Tower Facilities in Rural America on Federal
Properties Managed by the Department of the Interior
Memorandum for the Secretary of the Interior
By the authority vested in me as President by the Constitution and the
laws of the United States of America, it is hereby ordered as follows:
Section 1. Policy. It is the policy of the executive branch to use all
viable tools to accelerate the deployment and adoption of affordable,
reliable, modern high-speed broadband connectivity in rural America,
including rural homes, farms, small businesses, manufacturing and
production sites, tribal communities, transportation systems, and
healthcare and education facilities. Lowering the costs of broadband
deployment to rural areas can strengthen the business case for broadband
facilities deployment and therefore amplify investments in broadband
infrastructure. To that end, the executive branch will seek to make
Federal assets more available for rural broadband deployment, with due
consideration of national security concerns.
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Sec. 2. Supporting Broadband Deployment. (a) The Secretary of the
Interior (Secretary) shall develop a plan to support rural broadband
development and adoption by increasing access to tower facilities and
other infrastructure assets managed by the Department of the Interior
(DOI), consistent with applicable law and to the extent practicable. DOI
shall draft model terms and conditions for use in securing tower
facilities and other infrastructure assets for broadband deployment.
(b) Within 180 days of the date of this memorandum, the Secretary
shall report to the Director of the Office of Science and Technology
Policy recording DOI's progress in identifying the assets that can be
used to support rural broadband deployment and adoption.
Sec. 3. General Provisions. (a) Nothing in this memorandum shall be
construed to impair or otherwise affect:
(i) the authority granted by law to an executive department or agency, or
the head thereof; or
(ii) the functions of the Director of the Office of Management and Budget
relating to budgetary, administrative, or legislative proposals.
(b) This memorandum shall be implemented consistent with applicable
law and subject to the availability of appropriations.
(c) This memorandum is not intended to, and does not, create any
right or benefit, substantive or procedural, enforceable at law or in
equity by any party against the United States, its departments,
agencies, or entities, its officers, employees, or agents, or any other
person.
DONALD J. TRUMP
THE WHITE HOUSE,
Washington, January 8, 2018.
Memorandum of January 9, 2018
Delegation of Responsibilities Under the Frank R. Wolf International
Religious Freedom Act of 2016
Memorandum for the Secretary of State
By the authority vested in me by the Constitution and the laws of the
United States of America, including section 301 of title 3 of the United
States Code, I hereby delegate to the Secretary of State the functions
and authorities vested in the President by section 301 of the Frank R.
Wolf International Religious Freedom Act (Public Law 114-281) (the
``Act'').
This memorandum's reference to the Act shall be deemed to be a reference
to the Act as amended from time to time.
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You are authorized and directed to publish this memorandum in the
Federal Register.
DONALD J. TRUMP
THE WHITE HOUSE,
Washington, January 9, 2018.
Notice of January 17, 2018
Continuation of the National Emergency With Respect to Terrorists Who
Threaten To Disrupt the Middle East Peace Process
On January 23, 1995, by Executive Order 12947, the President declared a
national emergency pursuant to the International Emergency Economic
Powers Act (50 U.S.C. 1701-1706) to deal with the unusual and
extraordinary threat to the national security, foreign policy, and
economy of the United States constituted by grave acts of violence
committed by foreign terrorists that disrupt the Middle East peace
process. On August 20, 1998, by Executive Order 13099, the President
modified the Annex to Executive Order 12947 to identify four additional
persons who threaten to disrupt the Middle East peace process. On
February 16, 2005, by Executive Order 13372, the President clarified the
steps taken in Executive Order 12947.
These terrorist activities continue to threaten the Middle East peace
process and to pose an unusual and extraordinary threat to the national
security, foreign policy, and economy of the United States. For this
reason, the national emergency declared on January 23, 1995, and the
measures adopted to deal with that emergency must continue in effect
beyond January 23, 2018. In accordance with section 202(d) of the
National Emergencies Act (50 U.S.C. 1622(d)), I am, therefore,
continuing for 1 year the national emergency with respect to foreign
terrorists who threaten to disrupt the Middle East peace process
declared in Executive Order 12947.
This notice shall be published in the Federal Register and transmitted
to the Congress.
DONALD J. TRUMP
THE WHITE HOUSE,
January 17, 2018.
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Presidential Determination No. 2018-03 of January 23, 2018
Presidential Determination Pursuant to Section 4533(a)(5) of the Defense
Production Act of 1950
Memorandum for the Secretary of Defense
By the authority vested in me as President by the Constitution and the
laws of the United States, including section 4533(a)(5) of the Defense
Production Act of 1950 (the ``Act'')(50 U.S.C. 4533(a)(5)), I hereby
determine, pursuant to section 4533(a)(5) of the Act, that critical
technology item shortfalls affecting domestic production of trusted
advanced photomasks are critical to national defense.
Without Presidential action under this Act, the United States defense
industrial base cannot reasonably be expected to adequately provide
those capabilities or critical technology items in a timely manner.
Further, purchases, purchase commitments, or other action pursuant to
section 4533 of the Act are the most cost effective, expedient, and
practical alternative method for meeting the need for those capabilities
or critical technology items.
You are authorized and directed to publish this memorandum in the
Federal Register.
DONALD J. TRUMP
THE WHITE HOUSE,
Washington, January 23, 2018.
Presidential Determination No. 2018-04 of January 23, 2018
Presidential Determination Pursuant to Section 4533(a)(5) of the Defense
Production Act of 1950
Memorandum for the Secretary of Defense
By the authority vested in me as President by the Constitution and the
laws of the United States, including section 4533(a)(5) of the Defense
Production Act of 1950 (the ``Act'')(50 U.S.C. 4533(a)(5)), I hereby
determine, pursuant to section 4533(a)(5) of the Act, that critical
technology item shortfalls affecting thin-wall castings for military
applications are critical to national defense.
Without Presidential action under this Act, the United States defense
industrial base cannot reasonably be expected to adequately provide
those capabilities or critical technology items in a timely manner.
Further, purchases, purchase commitments, or other action pursuant to
section 4533 of the Act are the most cost-effective, expedient, and
practical alternative method for meeting the need for those capabilities
or critical technology items.
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You are authorized and directed to publish this memorandum in the
Federal Register.
DONALD J. TRUMP
THE WHITE HOUSE,
Washington, January 23, 2018.
Memorandum of February 5, 2018
Delegation of Certain Functions and Authorities Under Section 1238 of
the National Defense Authorization Act for Fiscal Year 2018
Memorandum for the Secretary of State[,] the Secretary of the
Treasury[,] the Secretary of Defense[, and] the Director of National
Intelligence
By the authority vested in me as President by the Constitution and the
laws of the United States of America, including section 301 of title 3,
United States Code, I hereby delegate to the Secretary of Defense, in
coordination with the Secretary of State, the Secretary of the Treasury,
and the Director of National Intelligence, the functions and authorities
vested in the President by section 1238 of the National Defense
Authorization Act for Fiscal Year 2018 (Public Law 115-91).
The delegations in this memorandum shall apply to any provisions of any
future public law that are the same or substantially the same as the
provision referenced in this memorandum.
The Secretary of Defense is authorized and directed to publish this
memorandum in the Federal Register.
DONALD J. TRUMP
THE WHITE HOUSE,
Washington, February 5, 2018.
Memorandum of February 8, 2018
Delegation of Certain Functions and Authorities Under Section 1252 of
the National Defense Authorization Act for Fiscal Year 2017
Memorandum for the Secretary of State [and] the Secretary of Defense
By the authority vested in me as President by the Constitution and the
laws of the United States of America, including section 301 of title 3,
United States Code, I hereby delegate to the Secretary of State, in
coordination with the Secretary of Defense, the functions and
authorities vested in the President by section 1252 of the National
Defense Authorization Act for Fiscal Year 2017 (Public Law 114-328).
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The delegation in this memorandum shall apply to any provisions of any
future public law that are the same or substantially the same as the
provision referenced in this memorandum.
The Secretary of State is authorized and directed to publish this
memorandum in the Federal Register.
DONALD J. TRUMP
THE WHITE HOUSE,
Washington, February 8, 2018.
Notice of February 9, 2018
Continuation of the National Emergency With Respect to Libya
On February 25, 2011, by Executive Order 13566, the President declared a
national emergency pursuant to the International Emergency Economic
Powers Act (50 U.S.C. 1701-1706) to deal with the unusual and
extraordinary threat to the national security and foreign policy of the
United States constituted by the actions of Colonel Muammar Qadhafi, his
government, and his close associates, which took extreme measures
against the people of Libya, including using weapons of war,
mercenaries, and wanton violence against unarmed civilians. In addition,
there was a serious risk that Libyan state assets would be
misappropriated by Qadhafi, members of his government, members of his
family, or his close associates. The foregoing circumstances, the
prolonged attacks against civilians, and the increased numbers of
Libyans seeking refuge in other countries caused a deterioration in the
security of Libya and posed a serious risk to its stability.
The situation in Libya continues to pose an unusual and extraordinary
threat to the national security and foreign policy of the United States,
and measures are needed to protect against the diversion of assets or
other abuses by members of Qadhafi's family, their associates, and
others hindering Libyan national reconciliation.
For this reason, the national emergency declared on February 25, 2011,
must continue in effect beyond February 25, 2018. Therefore, in
accordance with section 202(d) of the National Emergencies Act (50
U.S.C. 1622(d)), I am continuing for 1 year the national emergency
declared in Executive Order 13566.
This notice shall be published in the Federal Register and transmitted
to the Congress.
DONALD J. TRUMP
THE WHITE HOUSE,
February 9, 2018.
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Memorandum of February 9, 2018
Delegation of Certain Functions and Authorities Under Section 1235 of
the National Defense Authorization Act for Fiscal Year 2018
Memorandum for the Secretary of State [and] the Secretary of Defense
By the authority vested in me as President by the Constitution and the
laws of the United States of America, including section 301 of title 3,
United States Code, I hereby order as follows:
Section 1. I hereby delegate to the Secretary of Defense the functions
and authorities vested in the President by section 1235(a) of the
National Defense Authorization Act for Fiscal Year 2018 (Public Law 115-
91) (the ``Act'').
Sec. 2. I hereby delegate to the Secretary of State the functions and
authorities vested in the President by Section 1235(b) of the Act.
Sec. 3. The delegations in this memorandum shall apply to any provisions
of any future public law that are the same or substantially the same as
those provisions referenced in this memorandum.
Sec. 4. The Secretary of State is authorized and directed to publish
this Memorandum in the Federal Register.
DONALD J. TRUMP
THE WHITE HOUSE,
Washington, February 9, 2018.
Order of February 12, 2018
Sequestration Order for Fiscal Year 2019 Pursuant to Section 251A of the
Balanced Budget and Emergency Deficit Control Act, as Amended
By the authority vested in me as President by the laws of the United
States of America, and in accordance with section 251A of the Balanced
Budget and Emergency Deficit Control Act (the ``Act''), as amended, 2
U.S.C. 901a, I hereby order that, on October 1, 2018, direct spending
budgetary resources for fiscal year 2019 in each non-exempt budget
account be reduced by the amount calculated by the Office of Management
and Budget in its report to the Congress of February 12, 2018.
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All sequestrations shall be made in strict accordance with the
requirements of section 251A of the Act and the specifications of the
Office of Management and Budget's report of February 12, 2018, prepared
pursuant to section 251A(9) of the Act.
DONALD J. TRUMP
THE WHITE HOUSE,
February 12, 2018.
Memorandum of February 20, 2018
Delegation of Authorities Under Section 1245 of the National Defense
Authorization Act for Fiscal Year 2018
Memorandum for the Secretary of State[,] the Secretary of Defense[,] the
Director of National Intelligence[, and] the Chairman of the Joint
Chiefs of Staff
By the authority vested in me as President by the Constitution and the
laws of the United States of America, including section 301 of title 3,
United States Code, I hereby delegate to the Secretary of State, in
coordination with the Secretary of Defense, the Chairman of the Joint
Chiefs of Staff, and the Director of National Intelligence, the
functions and authorities vested in the President by section 1245 of the
National Defense Authorization Act for Fiscal Year 2018 (Public Law 115-
91).
The delegations in this memorandum shall apply to any provisions of any
future public law that are the same or substantially the same as the
provision referenced in this memorandum.
The Secretary of State is authorized and directed to publish this
memorandum in the Federal Register.
DONALD J. TRUMP
THE WHITE HOUSE,
Washington, February 20, 2018.
Memorandum of February 20, 2018
Application of the Definition of Machinegun to ``Bump Fire'' Stocks and
Other Similar Devices
Memorandum for the Attorney General
After the deadly mass murder in Las Vegas, Nevada, on October 1, 2017, I
asked my Administration to fully review how the Bureau of Alcohol,
Tobacco, Firearms and Explosives regulates bump fire stocks and similar
devices.
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Although the Obama Administration repeatedly concluded that particular
bump stock type devices were lawful to purchase and possess, I sought
further clarification of the law restricting fully automatic
machineguns.
Accordingly, following established legal protocols, the Department of
Justice started the process of promulgating a Federal regulation
interpreting the definition of ``machinegun'' under Federal law to
clarify whether certain bump stock type devices should be illegal. The
Advanced Notice of Proposed Rulemaking was published in the Federal
Register on December 26, 2017. Public comment concluded on January 25,
2018, with the Department of Justice receiving over 100,000 comments.
Today, I am directing the Department of Justice to dedicate all
available resources to complete the review of the comments received,
and, as expeditiously as possible, to propose for notice and comment a
rule banning all devices that turn legal weapons into machineguns.
Although I desire swift and decisive action, I remain committed to the
rule of law and to the procedures the law prescribes. Doing this the
right way will ensure that the resulting regulation is workable and
effective and leaves no loopholes for criminals to exploit. I would ask
that you keep me regularly apprised of your progress.
You are authorized and directed to publish this memorandum in the
Federal Register.
DONALD J. TRUMP
THE WHITE HOUSE,
Washington, February 20, 2018.
Notice of March 2, 2018
Continuation of the National Emergency With Respect to Ukraine
On March 6, 2014, by Executive Order 13660, the President declared a
national emergency pursuant to the International Emergency Economic
Powers Act (50 U.S.C. 1701-1706) to deal with the unusual and
extraordinary threat to the national security and foreign policy of the
United States constituted by the actions and policies of persons that
undermine democratic processes and institutions in Ukraine; threaten its
peace, security, stability, sovereignty, and territorial integrity; and
contribute to the misappropriation of its assets.
On March 16, 2014, the President issued Executive Order 13661, which
expanded the scope of the national emergency declared in Executive Order
13660, and found that the actions and policies of the Government of the
Russian Federation with respect to Ukraine undermine democratic
processes and institutions in Ukraine; threaten its peace, security,
stability, sovereignty, and territorial integrity; and contribute to the
misappropriation of its assets.
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On March 20, 2014, the President issued Executive Order 13662, which
further expanded the scope of the national emergency declared in
Executive Order 13660, as expanded in scope in Executive Order 13661,
and found that the actions and policies of the Government of the Russian
Federation, including its purported annexation of Crimea and its use of
force in Ukraine, continue to undermine democratic processes and
institutions in Ukraine; threaten its peace, security, stability,
sovereignty, and territorial integrity; and contribute to the
misappropriation of its assets.
On December 19, 2014, the President issued Executive Order 13685, to
take additional steps to address the Russian occupation of the Crimea
region of Ukraine.
The actions and policies addressed in these Executive Orders continue to
pose an unusual and extraordinary threat to the national security and
foreign policy of the United States. For this reason, the national
emergency declared on March 6, 2014, and the measures adopted on that
date, on March 16, 2014, on March 20, 2014, and on December 19, 2014, to
deal with that emergency, must continue in effect beyond March 6, 2018.
Therefore, in accordance with section 202(d) of the National Emergencies
Act (50 U.S.C. 1622(d)), I am continuing for 1 year the national
emergency declared in Executive Order 13660.
This notice shall be published in the Federal Register and transmitted
to the Congress.
DONALD J. TRUMP
THE WHITE HOUSE,
March 2, 2018.
Notice of March 2, 2018
Continuation of the National Emergency With Respect to Venezuela
On March 8, 2015, the President issued Executive Order 13692, declaring
a national emergency with respect to the situation in Venezuela based on
the Government of Venezuela's erosion of human rights guarantees,
persecution of political opponents, curtailment of press freedoms, use
of violence and human rights violations and abuses in response to
antigovernment protests, and arbitrary arrest and detention of
antigovernment protestors, as well as the exacerbating presence of
significant government corruption.
On August 24, 2017, I issued Executive Order 13808 to take additional
steps with respect to the national emergency declared in Executive Order
13692, particularly in light of recent actions and policies of the
Government of Venezuela, including serious abuses of human rights and
fundamental freedoms; responsibility for the deepening humanitarian
crisis in Venezuela; establishment of an illegitimate Constituent
Assembly, which usurped the power of the democratically elected National
Assembly and
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other branches of the Government of Venezuela; rampant public
corruption; and ongoing repression and persecution of, and violence
toward, the political opposition.
The circumstances described in Executive Order 13692 and Executive Order
13808 have not improved, and they continue to pose an unusual and
extraordinary threat to the national security and foreign policy of the
United States. Therefore, in accordance with section 202(d) of the
National Emergencies Act (50 U.S.C. 1622(d)), I am continuing for 1 year
the national emergency declared in Executive Order 13692.
This notice shall be published in the Federal Register and transmitted
to the Congress.
DONALD J. TRUMP
THE WHITE HOUSE,
March 2, 2018.
Notice of March 2, 2018
Continuation of the National Emergency With Respect to Zimbabwe
On March 6, 2003, by Executive Order 13288, the President declared a
national emergency and blocked the property of certain persons, pursuant
to the International Emergency Economic Powers Act (50 U.S.C. 1701-
1706), to deal with the unusual and extraordinary threat to the foreign
policy of the United States constituted by the actions and policies of
certain members of the Government of Zimbabwe and other persons to
undermine Zimbabwe's democratic processes or institutions. These actions
and policies had contributed to the deliberate breakdown in the rule of
law in Zimbabwe, to politically motivated violence and intimidation in
that country, and to political and economic instability in the southern
African region.
On November 22, 2005, the President issued Executive Order 13391 to take
additional steps with respect to the national emergency declared in
Executive Order 13288 by ordering the blocking of the property of
additional persons undermining democratic processes or institutions in
Zimbabwe.
On July 25, 2008, the President issued Executive Order 13469, which
expanded the scope of the national emergency declared in Executive Order
13288 and authorized the blocking of the property of additional persons
undermining democratic processes or institutions in Zimbabwe.
The actions and policies of these persons continue to pose an unusual
and extraordinary threat to the foreign policy of the United States. For
this reason, the national emergency declared on March 6, 2003, and the
measures adopted on that date, on November 22, 2005, and on July 25,
2008, to deal with that emergency must continue in effect beyond March
6, 2018. Therefore, in accordance with section 202(d) of the National
Emergencies Act (50 U.S.C. 1622(d)), I am continuing for 1 year the
national emergency declared in Executive Order 13288.
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This notice shall be published in the Federal Register and transmitted
to the Congress.
DONALD J. TRUMP
THE WHITE HOUSE,
March 2, 2018.
Notice of March 12, 2018
Continuation of the National Emergency With Respect to Iran
On March 15, 1995, by Executive Order 12957, the President declared a
national emergency with respect to Iran to deal with the unusual and
extraordinary threat to the national security, foreign policy, and
economy of the United States constituted by the actions and policies of
the Government of Iran. On May 6, 1995, the President issued Executive
Order 12959, imposing more comprehensive sanctions on Iran to further
respond to this threat. On August 19, 1997, the President issued
Executive Order 13059, consolidating and clarifying those earlier
orders. The President took additional steps pursuant to this national
emergency through Executive Order 13553 of September 28, 2010, Executive
Order 13574 of May 23, 2011, Executive Order 13590 of November 20, 2011,
Executive Order 13599 of February 5, 2012, Executive Order 13606 of
April 22, 2012, Executive Order 13608 of May 1, 2012, Executive Order
13622 of July 30, 2012, Executive Order 13628 of October 9, 2012, and
Executive Order 13645 of June 3, 2013.
On July 14, 2015, the P5+1 (China, France, Germany, Russia, the United
Kingdom, and the United States), the European Union, and Iran agreed to
a Joint Comprehensive Plan of Action (JCPOA) to ensure that Iran's
nuclear program remains exclusively peaceful. On January 16, 2016,
Implementation Day under the JCPOA, the United States lifted nuclear-
related sanctions on Iran, by terminating a number of Executive Orders
that had been issued pursuant to this national emergency and by taking
other actions. Though these measures constitute a significant change in
our sanctions posture, comprehensive non-nuclear-related sanctions with
respect to Iran remain in place.
Actions and policies of the Government of Iran, including its
development of ballistic missiles, support for international terrorism,
and human rights abuses continue to pose an unusual and extraordinary
threat to the national security, foreign policy, and economy of the
United States.
For this reason, the national emergency declared on March 15, 1995, must
continue in effect beyond March 15, 2018. Therefore, in accordance with
section 202(d) of the National Emergencies Act (50 U.S.C. 1622(d)), I am
continuing for 1 year the national emergency with respect to Iran
declared in Executive Order 12957. The emergency declared by Executive
Order 12957 constitutes an emergency separate from that declared on
November 14, 1979, by Executive Order 12170, in connection with the
hostage crisis. This renewal, therefore, is distinct from the emergency
renewal of November 2017.
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This notice shall be published in the Federal Register and transmitted
to the Congress.
DONALD J. TRUMP
THE WHITE HOUSE,
March 12, 2018.
Order of March 12, 2018
Regarding the Proposed Takeover of Qualcomm Incorporated by Broadcom
Limited
By the authority vested in me as President by the Constitution and the
laws of the United States of America, including section 721 of the
Defense Production Act of 1950, as amended (section 721), 50 U.S.C.
4565, it is hereby ordered as follows:
Section 1. Findings. (a) There is credible evidence that leads me to
believe that Broadcom Limited, a limited company organized under the
laws of Singapore (Broadcom), along with its partners, subsidiaries, or
affiliates, including Broadcom Corporation, a California corporation,
and Broadcom Cayman L.P., a Cayman Islands limited partnership, and
their partners, subsidiaries, or affiliates (together, the Purchaser),
through exercising control of Qualcomm Incorporated (Qualcomm), a
Delaware corporation, might take action that threatens to impair the
national security of the United States; and
(b) Provisions of law, other than section 721 and the International
Emergency Economic Powers Act (50 U.S.C. 1701 et seq.), do not, in my
judgment, provide adequate and appropriate authority for me to protect
the national security in this matter.
Sec. 2. Actions Ordered and Authorized. On the basis of the findings set
forth in section 1 of this order, considering the factors described in
subsection 721(f) of the Defense Production Act of 1950, as appropriate,
and pursuant to my authority under applicable law, including section
721, I hereby order that:
(a) The proposed takeover of Qualcomm by the Purchaser is
prohibited, and any substantially equivalent merger, acquisition, or
takeover, whether effected directly or indirectly, is also prohibited.
(b) All 15 individuals listed as potential candidates on the Form of
Blue Proxy Card filed by Broadcom and Broadcom Corporation with the
Securities and Exchange Commission on February 20, 2018 (together, the
Candidates), are hereby disqualified from standing for election as
directors of Qualcomm. Qualcomm is prohibited from accepting the
nomination of or votes for any of the Candidates.
(c) The Purchaser shall uphold its proxy commitments to those
Qualcomm stockholders who have returned their final proxies to the
Purchaser, to the extent consistent with this order.
(d) Qualcomm shall hold its annual stockholder meeting no later than
10 days following the written notice of the meeting provided to
stockholders
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under Delaware General Corporation Law, Title 8, Chapter 1, Subchapter
VII, section 222(b), and that notice shall be provided as soon as
possible.
(e) The Purchaser and Qualcomm shall immediately and permanently
abandon the proposed takeover. Immediately upon completion of all steps
necessary to terminate the proposed takeover of Qualcomm, the Purchaser
and Qualcomm shall certify in writing to the Committee on Foreign
Investment in the United States (CFIUS) that such termination has been
effected in accordance with this order and that all steps necessary to
fully and permanently abandon the proposed takeover of Qualcomm have
been completed.
(f) From the date of this order until the Purchaser and Qualcomm
provide a certification of termination of the proposed takeover to CFIUS
pursuant to subsection (e) of this section, the Purchaser and Qualcomm
shall certify to CFIUS on a weekly basis that they are in compliance
with this order and include a description of efforts to fully and
permanently abandon the proposed takeover of Qualcomm and a timeline for
projected completion of remaining actions.
(g) Any transaction or other device entered into or employed for the
purpose of, or with the effect of, avoiding or circumventing this order
is prohibited.
(h) If any provision of this order, or the application of any
provision to any person or circumstances, is held to be invalid, the
remainder of this order and the application of its other provisions to
any other persons or circumstances shall not be affected thereby. If any
provision of this order, or the application of any provision to any
person or circumstances, is held to be invalid because of the lack of
certain procedural requirements, the relevant executive branch officials
shall implement those procedural requirements.
(i) This order supersedes the Interim Order issued by CFIUS on March
4, 2018.
(j) The Attorney General is authorized to take any steps necessary
to enforce this order.
Sec. 3. Reservation. I hereby reserve my authority to issue further
orders with respect to the Purchaser and Qualcomm as shall in my
judgment be necessary to protect the national security of the United
States.
Sec. 4. Publication and Transmittal. (a) This order shall be published
in the Federal Register.
(b) I hereby direct the Secretary of the Treasury to transmit a copy
of this order to Qualcomm and Broadcom.
DONALD J. TRUMP
THE WHITE HOUSE,
March 12, 2018.
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Memorandum of March 22, 2018
Actions by the United States Related to the Section 301 Investigation of
China's Laws, Policies, Practices, or Actions Related to Technology
Transfer, Intellectual Property, and Innovation
Memorandum for the Secretary of the Treasury[,] the United States Trade
Representative[,] the Senior Advisor for Policy[,] the Assistant to the
President for Economic Policy[,] the Assistant to the President for
National Security Affairs[, and] the Assistant to the President for
Homeland Security and Counterterrorism
On August 14, 2017, I directed the United States Trade Representative
(Trade Representative) to determine whether to investigate China's laws,
policies, practices, or actions that may be unreasonable or
discriminatory and that may be harming American intellectual property
rights, innovation, or technology development. On August 18, 2017, the
Trade Representative initiated an investigation under section 301 of the
Trade Act of 1974, as amended (the ``Act'') (19 U.S.C. 2411).
During its investigation, the Office of the United States Trade
Representative (USTR) consulted with appropriate advisory committees and
the interagency section 301 Committee. The Trade Representative also
requested consultations with the Government of China, under section 303
of the Act (19 U.S.C. 2413). The USTR held a public hearing on October
10, 2017, and two rounds of public written comment periods. The USTR
received approximately 70 written submissions from academics, think
tanks, law firms, trade associations, and companies.
The Trade Representative has advised me that the investigation supports
the following findings:
First, China uses foreign ownership restrictions, including joint
venture requirements, equity limitations, and other investment
restrictions, to require or pressure technology transfer from U.S.
companies to Chinese entities. China also uses administrative review and
licensing procedures to require or pressure technology transfer, which,
inter alia, undermines the value of U.S. investments and technology and
weakens the global competitiveness of U.S. firms.
Second, China imposes substantial restrictions on, and intervenes in,
U.S. firms' investments and activities, including through restrictions
on technology licensing terms. These restrictions deprive U.S.
technology owners of the ability to bargain and set market-based terms
for technology transfer. As a result, U.S. companies seeking to license
technologies must do so on terms that unfairly favor Chinese recipients.
Third, China directs and facilitates the systematic investment in, and
acquisition of, U.S. companies and assets by Chinese companies to obtain
cutting-edge technologies and intellectual property and to generate
large-scale technology transfer in industries deemed important by
Chinese government industrial plans.
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Fourth, China conducts and supports unauthorized intrusions into, and
theft from, the computer networks of U.S. companies. These actions
provide the Chinese government with unauthorized access to intellectual
property, trade secrets, or confidential business information, including
technical data, negotiating positions, and sensitive and proprietary
internal business communications, and they also support China's
strategic development goals, including its science and technology
advancement, military modernization, and economic development.
It is hereby directed as follows:
Section 1. Tariffs. (a) The Trade Representative should take all
appropriate action under section 301 of the Act (19 U.S.C. 2411) to
address the acts, policies, and practices of China that are unreasonable
or discriminatory and that burden or restrict U.S. commerce. The Trade
Representative shall consider whether such action should include
increased tariffs on goods from China.
(b) To advance the purposes of subsection (a) of this section, the
Trade Representative shall publish a proposed list of products and any
intended tariff increases within 15 days of the date of this memorandum.
After a period of notice and comment in accordance with section 304(b)
of the Act (19 U.S.C. 2414(b)), and after consultation with appropriate
agencies and committees, the Trade Representative shall, as appropriate
and consistent with law, publish a final list of products and tariff
increases, if any, and implement any such tariffs.
Sec. 2. WTO Dispute Settlement. (a) The Trade Representative shall, as
appropriate and consistent with law, pursue dispute settlement in the
World Trade Organization (WTO) to address China's discriminatory
licensing practices. Where appropriate and consistent with law, the
Trade Representative should pursue this action in cooperation with other
WTO members to address China's unfair trade practices.
(b) Within 60 days of the date of this memorandum, the Trade
Representative shall report to me his progress under subsection (a) of
this section.
Sec. 3. Investment Restrictions. (a) The Secretary of the Treasury
(Secretary), in consultation with other senior executive branch
officials the Secretary deems appropriate, shall propose executive
branch action, as appropriate and consistent with law, and using any
available statutory authority, to address concerns about investment in
the United States directed or facilitated by China in industries or
technologies deemed important to the United States.
(b) Within 60 days of the date of this memorandum, the Secretary
shall report to me his progress under subsection (a) of this section.
Sec. 4. Publication. The Trade Representative is authorized and directed
to publish this memorandum in the Federal Register.
DONALD J. TRUMP
THE WHITE HOUSE,
Washington, March 22, 2018.
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Memorandum of March 23, 2018
Military Service by Transgender Individuals
Memorandum for the Secretary of Defense [and] the Secretary of Homeland
Security
Pursuant to my memorandum of August 25, 2017, ``Military Service by
Transgender Individuals,'' the Secretary of Defense, in consultation
with the Secretary of Homeland Security, submitted to me a memorandum
and report concerning military service by transgender individuals.
These documents set forth the policies on this issue that the Secretary
of Defense, in the exercise of his independent judgment, has concluded
should be adopted by the Department of Defense. The Secretary of
Homeland Security concurs with these policies with respect to the U.S.
Coast Guard.
Among other things, the policies set forth by the Secretary of Defense
state that transgender persons with a history or diagnosis of gender
dysphoria--individuals who the policies state may require substantial
medical treatment, including medications and surgery--are disqualified
from military service except under certain limited circumstances.
By the authority vested in me as President by the Constitution and the
laws of the United States of America, I hereby order as follows:
Section 1. I hereby revoke my memorandum of August 25, 2017, ``Military
Service by Transgender Individuals,'' and any other directive I may have
made with respect to military service by transgender individuals.
Sec. 2. The Secretary of Defense, and the Secretary of Homeland
Security, with respect to the U.S. Coast Guard, may exercise their
authority to implement any appropriate policies concerning military
service by transgender individuals.
Sec. 3. (a) Nothing in this memorandum shall be construed to impair or
otherwise affect:
(i) the authority granted by law to an executive department or agency, or
the head thereof; or
(ii) the functions of the Director of the Office of Management and Budget
relating to budgetary, administrative, or legislative proposals.
(b) This memorandum shall be implemented consistent with applicable
law and subject to the availability of appropriations.
(c) This memorandum is not intended to, and does not, create any
right or benefit, substantive or procedural, enforceable at law or in
equity by any party against the United States, its departments,
agencies, or entities, its officers, employees, or agents, or any other
person.
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(d) The Secretary of Defense is authorized and directed to publish
this memorandum in the Federal Register.
DONALD J. TRUMP
THE WHITE HOUSE,
Washington, March 23, 2018.
Notice of March 27, 2018
Continuation of the National Emergency With Respect to Significant
Malicious Cyber-Enabled Activities
On April 1, 2015, by Executive Order 13694, the President declared a
national emergency pursuant to the International Emergency Economic
Powers Act (50 U.S.C. 1701-1706) to deal with the unusual and
extraordinary threat to the national security, foreign policy, and
economy of the United States constituted by the increasing prevalence
and severity of malicious cyber-enabled activities originating from, or
directed by persons located, in whole or in substantial part, outside
the United States. On December 28, 2016, the President issued Executive
Order 13757 to take additional steps to address the national emergency
declared in Executive Order 13694.
These significant malicious cyber-enabled activities continue to pose an
unusual and extraordinary threat to the national security, foreign
policy, and economy of the United States. For this reason, the national
emergency declared on April 1, 2015, must continue in effect beyond
April 1, 2018. Therefore, in accordance with section 202(d) of the
National Emergencies Act (50 U.S.C. 1622(d)), I am continuing for 1 year
the national emergency declared in Executive Order 13694, as amended by
Executive Order 13757.
This notice shall be published in the Federal Register and transmitted
to the Congress.
DONALD J. TRUMP
THE WHITE HOUSE,
March 27, 2018.
Notice of March 27, 2018
Continuation of the National Emergency With Respect to South Sudan
On April 3, 2014, by Executive Order 13664, the President declared a
national emergency pursuant to the International Emergency Economic
Powers Act (50 U.S.C. 1701-1706) to deal with the unusual and
extraordinary threat to the national security and foreign policy of the
United States constituted by the situation in and in relation to South
Sudan, which has been marked by activities that threaten the peace,
security, or stability of South
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Sudan and the surrounding region, including widespread violence and
atrocities, human rights abuses, recruitment and use of child soldiers,
attacks on peacekeepers and humanitarian aid workers, and obstruction of
humanitarian operations.
The situation in and in relation to South Sudan continues to pose an
unusual and extraordinary threat to the national security and foreign
policy of the United States. For this reason, the national emergency
declared on April 3, 2014, to deal with that threat must continue in
effect beyond April 3, 2018. Therefore, in accordance with section
202(d) of the National Emergencies Act (50 U.S.C. 1622(d)), I am
continuing for 1 year the national emergency declared in Executive Order
13664.
This notice shall be published in the Federal Register and transmitted
to the Congress.
DONALD J. TRUMP
THE WHITE HOUSE,
March 27, 2018.
Notice of April 4, 2018
Continuation of the National Emergency With Respect to Somalia
On April 12, 2010, by Executive Order 13536, the President declared a
national emergency pursuant to the International Emergency Economic
Powers Act (50 U.S.C. 1701-1706) to deal with the unusual and
extraordinary threat to the national security and foreign policy of the
United States constituted by the deterioration of the security situation
and the persistence of violence in Somalia, acts of piracy and armed
robbery at sea off the coast of Somalia--which have repeatedly been the
subject of United Nations Security Council resolutions--and violations
of the arms embargo imposed by the United Nations Security Council.
On July 20, 2012, the President issued Executive Order 13620 to take
additional steps to deal with the national emergency declared in
Executive Order 13536 in view of United Nations Security Council
Resolution 2036 of February 22, 2012, and Resolution 2002 of July 29,
2011, and to address: exports of charcoal from Somalia, which generate
significant revenue for al-Shabaab; the misappropriation of Somali
public assets; and certain acts of violence committed against civilians
in Somalia--all of which contribute to the deterioration of the security
situation and the persistence of violence in Somalia.
The situation with respect to Somalia continues to pose an unusual and
extraordinary threat to the national security and foreign policy of the
United States. For this reason, the national emergency declared on April
12, 2010, and the measures adopted on that date and on July 20, 2012, to
deal with that emergency, must continue in effect beyond April 12, 2018.
Therefore, in accordance with section 202(d) of the National Emergencies
Act (50 U.S.C. 1622(d)), I am continuing for 1 year the national
emergency declared in Executive Order 13536.
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This notice shall be published in the Federal Register and transmitted
to the Congress.
DONALD J. TRUMP
THE WHITE HOUSE,
April 4, 2018.
Memorandum of April 4, 2018
Delegation of Authorities Under Section 3136 of the National Defense
Authorization Act for Fiscal Year 2018
Memorandum for the Secretary of State[,] the Secretary of Defense[,] the
Secretary of Energy[,] the Secretary of Homeland Security[, and] the
Director of National Intelligence
By the authority vested in me as President by the Constitution and the
laws of the United States of America, including section 301 of title 3,
United States Code, I hereby delegate to the Secretary of Energy, in
coordination with the Secretary of State, Secretary of Defense,
Secretary of Homeland Security, and the Director of National
Intelligence, the functions and authorities vested in the President by
section 3136 of the National Defense Authorization Act for Fiscal Year
2018 (Public Law 115-91).
The delegations in this memorandum shall apply to any provisions of any
future public law that are the same or substantially the same as the
provision referenced in this memorandum.
The Secretary of Energy is authorized and directed to publish this
memorandum in the Federal Register.
DONALD J. TRUMP
THE WHITE HOUSE,
Washington, April 4, 2018.
Memorandum of April 6, 2018
Ending ``Catch and Release'' at the Border of the United States and
Directing Other Enhancements to Immigration Enforcement
Memorandum for the Secretary of State[,] the Secretary of Defense[,] the
Attorney General[,] the Secretary of Health and Human Services[, and]
the Secretary of Homeland Security
Section 1. Purpose. (a) Human smuggling operations, smuggling of drugs
and other contraband, and entry of gang members and other criminals at
the border of the United States threaten our national security and
public
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safety. The backlog of immigration-related cases in our administrative
system is alarmingly large and has hindered the expeditious adjudication
of outstanding cases. Border-security and immigration enforcement
personnel shortages have become critical.
(b) In Executive Order 13767 of January 25, 2017 (Border Security
and Immigration Enforcement Improvements), I directed the Secretary of
Homeland Security to issue new policy guidance regarding the appropriate
and consistent use of detention authority under the Immigration and
Nationality Act (INA), including the termination of the practice known
as ``catch and release,'' whereby aliens are released in the United
States shortly after their apprehension for violations of our
immigration laws. On February 20, 2017, the Secretary issued a
memorandum taking steps to end ``catch and release'' practices. These
steps have produced positive results. Still, more must be done to
enforce our laws and to protect our country from the dangers of
releasing detained aliens into our communities while their immigration
claims are pending.
Therefore, by the authority vested in me as President by the
Constitution and the laws of the United States of America, I hereby
direct as follows:
Sec. 2. Ending ``Catch and Release''. (a) Within 45 days of the date of
this memorandum, the Secretary of Homeland Security, in coordination
with the Secretary of Defense, the Attorney General, and the Secretary
of Health and Human Services, shall submit a report to the President
detailing all measures that their respective departments have pursued or
are pursuing to expeditiously end ``catch and release'' practices. At a
minimum, such report shall address the following:
(i) All measures taken pursuant to section 5(a) of Executive Order 13767 to
allocate all legally available resources to construct, operate, control, or
modify--or establish contracts to construct, operate, control, or modify--
facilities to detain aliens for violations of immigration law at or near
the borders of the United States;
(ii) All measures taken pursuant to section 5(b) of Executive Order 13767
to assign asylum officers to immigration detention facilities for the
purpose of accepting asylum referrals and conducting credible fear
determinations and reasonable fear determinations;
(iii) All measures taken pursuant to section 6 of Executive Order 13767 to
ensure the detention of aliens apprehended for violations of immigration
law;
(iv) All measures taken pursuant to section 11(a) of Executive Order 13767
to ensure that the parole and asylum provisions of Federal immigration law
are not illegally exploited to prevent the removal of otherwise removable
aliens;
(v) All measures taken pursuant to section 11(b) of Executive Order 13767
to ensure that asylum referrals and credible fear determinations pursuant
to section 235(b)(1) of the INA (8 U.S.C. 1125(b)(1)) and 8 CFR 208.30, and
reasonable fear determinations pursuant to 8 CFR 208.31, are conducted in a
manner consistent with those provisions;
(vi) All measures taken pursuant to section 6 of Executive Order 13768 of
January 25, 2017 (Enhancing Public Safety in the Interior of the United
States), to ensure the assessment and collection of all authorized fines
and penalties from aliens unlawfully present in the United States
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and from those who facilitate their unlawful presence in the United States;
(vii) A detailed list of all existing facilities, including military
facilities, that could be used, modified, or repurposed to detain aliens
for violations of immigration law at or near the borders of the United
States; and
(viii) The number of credible fear and reasonable fear claims received,
granted, and denied--broken down by the purported protected ground upon
which a credible fear or reasonable fear claim was made--in each year since
the beginning of fiscal year 2009.
(b) Within 75 days of the date of this memorandum, the Attorney
General and the Secretary of Homeland Security, in consultation with the
Secretary of Defense and the Secretary of Health and Human Services,
shall submit a report to the President identifying any additional
resources or authorities that may be needed to expeditiously end ``catch
and release'' practices.
Sec. 3. Return of Removable Aliens to Their Home Countries or Countries
of Origin. Within 60 days of the date of this memorandum, the Secretary
of State and the Secretary of Homeland Security shall submit a report to
the President detailing all measures, including diplomatic measures,
that are being pursued against countries that refuse to expeditiously
accept the repatriation of their nationals. The report shall include all
measures taken pursuant to section 12 of Executive Order 13768 to
implement the sanctions authorized by section 243(d) of the INA (8
U.S.C. 1253(d)), or a detailed explanation as to why such sanctions have
not yet been imposed.
Sec. 4. General Provisions. (a) Nothing in this memorandum shall be
construed to impair or otherwise affect:
(i) the authority granted by law to an executive department or agency, or
the head thereof; or
(ii) the functions of the Director of the Office of Management and Budget
relating to budgetary, administrative, or legislative proposals.
(b) This memorandum shall be implemented consistent with applicable
law and subject to the availability of appropriations.
(c) This memorandum is not intended to, and does not, create any
right or benefit, substantive or procedural, enforceable at law or in
equity by any party against the United States, its departments,
agencies, or entities, its officers, employees, or agents, or any other
person.
(d) The Secretary of State is hereby authorized and directed to
publish this memorandum in the Federal Register.
DONALD J. TRUMP
THE WHITE HOUSE,
Washington, April 6, 2018.
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Memorandum of April 12, 2018
Promoting Domestic Manufacturing and Job Creation--Policies and
Procedures Relating to Implementation of Air Quality Standards
Memorandum for the Administrator of the Environmental Protection Agency
Under the Clean Air Act (CAA), Public Law 88-206, the Environmental
Protection Agency (EPA) establishes National Ambient Air Quality
Standards (NAAQS) for certain common air pollutants, often referred to
as ``criteria pollutants,'' which it must review every 5 years. Over the
past four decades, EPA has revised these standards a number of times to
increase their stringency, including revisions to the standards for
ozone, particulate matter, and four other criteria pollutants. Since
1970, emissions of criteria pollutants have declined dramatically and
air quality has improved significantly. At the same time, each new
revision of the NAAQS triggers numerous new planning, permitting, and
other requirements for affected States, localities, and regulated
entities. In addition, each new revision can affect the planning for and
availability of Federal funding for certain new transportation projects.
Under the CAA, States with areas that do not meet revised NAAQS must
submit for approval to the Administrator of the EPA (Administrator)
State Implementation Plans (SIPs) showing how they will comply with the
revised standards. States that fail to submit a SIP or that submit an
inadequate SIP risk the imposition of a Federal Implementation Plan
(FIP) that establishes a path to compliance. In addition, manufacturers
and other applicants seeking preconstruction permits for new
construction generally must demonstrate compliance with the new
standards as soon as they go into effect. As the NAAQS have become more
stringent, obtaining the air permits needed to construct new
manufacturing and industrial facilities or to expand or modernize
existing facilities has become increasingly difficult. In some areas,
revised NAAQS are approaching what are considered to be ``background
levels'' of pollution (i.e., levels associated with natural sources or
emissions originating outside of the United States), leading to
significant practical challenges for constructing or expanding
manufacturing and industrial facilities. Those challenges range from
difficulties in demonstrating compliance to costs and uncertainty
associated with permitting delays and emissions-control requirements.
Under the CAA, EPA has also established a Regional Haze Program, which
requires States to submit for the Administrator's approval plans that
cover 10-year implementation periods and to demonstrate ``reasonable
progress'' toward improving and maintaining visibility in certain
national parks and wilderness areas. In recent years, States have spent
significant time and resources developing Regional Haze Program SIPs.
EPA, however, has rejected several of them, in whole or in part, and
issued FIPs in their place, which often impose more costly and
burdensome measures.
Given the national importance of successful and efficient implementation
of air quality standards to promote public health, welfare, and economic
growth, this memorandum directs the Administrator to take specific
actions
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to ensure efficient and cost-effective implementation of the NAAQS
program, including with regard to permitting decisions for new and
expanded facilities, and with respect to the Regional Haze Program.
These actions are intended to ensure that EPA carries out its core
missions of protecting the environment and improving air quality in
accord with statutory requirements, while reducing unnecessary
impediments to new manufacturing and business expansion essential for a
growing economy.
Accordingly, by the authority vested in me as President by the
Constitution and the laws of the United States of America, it is hereby
directed as follows:
Section 1. Timely Processing of State Implementation Plans. The
Administrator shall, as practicable and consistent with law, endeavor in
all cases to take final action on SIPs within 18 months of the date of
the submission of a SIP. This goal applies to all SIPs and SIP revisions
submitted pursuant to section 110 of the CAA (42 U.S.C. 7410). The
Administrator shall consider the expansion of existing performance goals
related to the timely processing of SIPs starting with the Fiscal Year
(FY) 2019 performance plan.
Sec. 2. Cooperative Engagement with States to Review Regional Haze
Plans. The Administrator shall undertake a process to review all full or
partial FIPs issued under the 2007 planning period of the Regional Haze
Program and to develop options, at the request of affected States,
consistent with law, to replace FIPs with approvable SIPs. The
Administrator shall consider the expansion of existing performance goals
related to the cooperative engagement with States in EPA's review of
Regional Haze Plans starting with the FY 2019 performance plan.
Sec. 3. Timely Processing of Preconstruction Permit Applications. The
Administrator shall endeavor to take final action on applications for
preconstruction permits, as appropriate and consistent with law, within
1 year of the date of receiving a complete application. This 1-year goal
applies to all completed applications for preconstruction permits for
which EPA is the direct permitting authority under the CAA. The
Administrator shall also seek to ensure that determinations relating to
the completeness of an application are not unduly delayed. To the extent
that a State is the direct permitting authority, EPA shall endeavor to
provide prompt technical support, reviews, and determinations, as
necessary and consistent with applicable law, in order to assist States
in the timely issuance of preconstruction permits. The Administrator
shall, starting with the FY 2019 performance plan, develop performance
goals related to the timely processing of preconstruction permit
applications.
Sec. 4. Demonstrations or Petitions Submitted Pursuant to Sections 319
and 179B of the CAA Relating to Emissions Beyond the Control of State
and Local Air Agencies. The Administrator shall take the following
actions with regard to demonstrations or petitions submitted pursuant to
sections 319 and 179B of the CAA (42 U.S.C. 7619, 7509a), in order to
provide relief to State and local air agencies addressing emissions that
are beyond their control:
(a) Timely Processing. With respect to all exceptional event
demonstrations submitted pursuant to section 319 of the CAA (42 U.S.C.
7619), and
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all demonstrations or petitions relating to international emissions
submitted pursuant to section 179B of the CAA (42 U.S.C. 7509a), the
Administrator shall endeavor to take final action within 120 days of a
complete submission, as appropriate and consistent with law. The
Administrator shall also endeavor to use available monitoring data and
modeling tools to assist States in identifying potential exceptional
events and international emissions that may affect concentrations of
criteria pollutants. The Administrator shall, starting with the FY 2019
performance plan, develop performance goals related to the timely
processing of demonstrations or petitions.
(b) Policies Relating to International Emissions. The Administrator
shall ensure that EPA continues to take into consideration a State's
ability to meet and attain NAAQS that may be affected by international
transport of criteria pollutants. With regard to all demonstrations or
petitions submitted pursuant to section 179B of the CAA, the
Administrator shall also seek to ensure, including through rulemakings
or guidance and as appropriate and consistent with law, that EPA does
not limit its consideration of demonstrations or petitions to those
submitted by States located on the borders of the United States with
Mexico or Canada, but rather considers section 179B demonstrations or
petitions submitted by any State, including but not limited to those
located in the Western United States. Additionally, with respect to
section 179B demonstrations or petitions, the Administrator shall ensure
that EPA does not limit its consideration to emissions emanating from
Mexico or Canada, but rather considers, where appropriate, emissions
that may emanate from any location outside the United States, including
emissions from Asia.
(c) Continuing Assessment. In implementing section 179B of the CAA
(42 U.S.C. 7509a), section 319 of the CAA (42 U.S.C. 7619), and section
182(h) of the CAA (42 U.S.C. 7511a(h)), the Administrator shall ensure
that EPA continues to assess background concentrations and sources of
pollution outside of the control of State and local air agencies that
may affect implementation or application of these provisions. Such
assessment may include current and future trends in pollution from
foreign sources; regional trends in exceptional events, including
wildfires, stratospheric ozone intrusions, and volcanic seismic
activities; and other events, as appropriate and consistent with law.
Sec. 5. Monitoring and Modeling Data. The Administrator shall take the
following actions to ensure that monitoring and modeling data is used
appropriately in designations, permitting decisions, and demonstrations:
(a) Designations. Given the significant planning, permitting, and
other requirements for affected States, localities, and regulated
entities associated with nonattainment designations, the Administrator's
goal for future designations should be, to the extent feasible and
permitted by law, to rely on data from EPA-approved air quality monitors
for such designations.
(b) Permitting Decisions and Demonstrations.
(i) Where modeling is necessary for permitting decisions, for State plans,
or for exceptional event or international emissions demonstrations, the
Administrator shall seek to ensure that EPA's applicable modeling tools
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are sufficiently accurate for their intended application; and that the
relevant State or local air agency, or permit applicant as applicable, is
consulted regarding whether the use of modeling projections in lieu of
monitored data is appropriate. The Administrator should also seek to
streamline EPA's processes for considering and approving inputs to models
and updates to modeling techniques, including updates to account for site-
specific conditions. Where EPA-approved models are not representative of
site conditions or planned activities, the Administrator shall seek, as
appropriate and consistent with law, to streamline the process for
approving alternative models and to provide for other methods that promote
innovative State approaches.
(ii) The Administrator shall, consistent with law, continue to take
actions, such as setting significant impact levels and related values, that
enable EPA to clearly identify the types or classes of permitting and
related decisions that do not require modeling or that can rely on
streamlined modeling approaches. This requirement is especially important
in areas for which EPA concludes that permits need to demonstrate
compliance with NAAQS that have yet to be fully implemented. In developing
significant impact levels, EPA should, as appropriate and consistent with
law, allow for natural variability in meteorological conditions and
industrial processes.
Sec. 6. Offsets. To the extent consistent with law and air quality
improvement, the Administrator shall provide flexibility to States with
regard to identifying and achieving offsets, including by allowing
intrastate and regional inter-precursor trading. These efforts should
include development and implementation of flexible offset policies in
rural areas where few facilities exist to generate offsets, in order to
promote their economic expansion. The Administrator shall examine steps
to help regions and States benefit from flexibilities available in the
permitting process for new facilities and projects.
Sec. 7. Future NAAQS Reviews. The Administrator shall evaluate whether
EPA is complying fully with the requirements of section 109(d)(2)(C) of
the CAA (42 U.S.C. 7409(d)(2)(C)) relating to the scope and
characterization of advice provided by its Clean Air Act Scientific
Advisory Committee, including requirements that the Committee advise the
Administrator regarding background concentrations and adverse public
health or other effects that may result from implementation of revised
air quality standards. In addition, the Administrator shall examine the
current NAAQS review process and develop criteria to ensure transparency
in the evaluation, assessment, and characterization of scientific
evidence in such reviews. The Administrator shall also develop clear
guidance for differentiating the role of science and policy
considerations in establishing NAAQS.
Sec. 8. Timely Issuance of Implementing Regulations and Guidance. When
issuing any final rule establishing or revising NAAQS, the Administrator
shall, where appropriate and consistent with law, concurrently issue
regulations and guidance necessary for implementing the new or revised
standards. The regulations and guidance shall specify the information
that is relevant to the submission and consideration of SIPs and
preconstruction permit applications.
Sec. 9. Review of Rules, Guidance, Memoranda, and Procedures Relating to
State Implementation Plans and Permitting. The Administrator shall
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evaluate EPA's existing rules, guidance, memoranda, and other public
documents relating to the implementation of NAAQS, including documents
that relate to the submission and consideration of preconstruction
permit applications. The Administrator shall, consistent with law,
determine whether any such documents should be revised or rescinded to
ensure more timely permitting decisions under the NAAQS. Any resulting
revisions or rescissions should seek, among other things, to provide
States with additional implementation flexibility. The Administrator
should also evaluate the adequacy of existing internal review procedures
to determine whether they can be improved to ensure prompt evaluation
and timely action on new and pending SIPs and permit applications.
Sec. 10. General Provisions. (a) Nothing in this memorandum shall be
construed to impair or otherwise affect:
(i) the authority granted by law to an executive department or agency, or
the head thereof; or
(ii) the functions of the Director of the Office of Management and Budget
relating to budgetary, administrative, or legislative proposals.
(b) This memorandum shall be implemented consistent with applicable
law and subject to the availability of appropriations.
(c) This memorandum is not intended to, and does not, create any
right or benefit, substantive or procedural, enforceable at law or in
equity by any party against the United States, its departments,
agencies, or entities, its officers, employees, or agents, or any other
person.
(d) You are hereby authorized and directed to publish this
memorandum in the Federal Register.
DONALD J. TRUMP
THE WHITE HOUSE,
Washington, April 12, 2018.
Presidential Determination No. 2018-05 of April 20, 2018
Eligibility of the Organisation Conjointe de Cooperation en Matiere
d'Armement To Receive Defense Articles and Defense Services Under the
Foreign Assistance Act of 1961, as Amended, and the Arms Export Control
Act, as Amended
Memorandum for the Secretary of State
By the authority vested in me as President by the Constitution and the
laws of the United States, including section 503(a) of the Foreign
Assistance Act of 1961, as amended, and section 3(a)(1) of the Arms
Export Control Act, as amended, I hereby find that the furnishing of
defense articles and defense services to the Organisation Conjointe de
Cooperation en matiere d'Armement will strengthen the security of the
United States and promote world peace.
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You are authorized and directed to transmit this determination to the
Congress and publish this determination in the Federal Register.
DONALD J. TRUMP
THE WHITE HOUSE,
Washington, April 20, 2018.
Memorandum of April 26, 2018
Certification for Certain Records Related to the Assassination of
President John F. Kennedy
Memorandum for the Heads of Executive Departments and Agencies
As I explained in my temporary certification of October 26, 2017, the
American people expect their Government to provide as much access as
possible to the President John F. Kennedy Assassination Records
(records) so that they may--as they deserve--finally be fully informed
about all aspects of this pivotal event. Over the past 180 days,
executive departments and agencies (agencies) have reviewed all of the
information within records temporarily withheld from release and have
proposed to the Archivist of the United States (Archivist) that certain
information should continue to be redacted because of identifiable
national security, law enforcement, and foreign affairs concerns. The
Archivist has reviewed the information agencies proposed to withhold and
believes the proposals are consistent with the standard of section
5(g)(2)(D) of the President John F. Kennedy Assassination Records
Collection Act of 1992 (44 U.S.C. 2107 note) (the ``Act'').
I agree with the Archivist's recommendation that the continued
withholdings are necessary to protect against identifiable harm to
national security, law enforcement, or foreign affairs that is of such
gravity that it outweighs the public interest in immediate disclosure. I
am also ordering agencies to re-review each of those redactions over the
next 3 years. At any time during that review period, and no later than
the end of that period, agencies shall disclose information that no
longer warrants continued withholding.
Accordingly, by the authority vested in me as President and Commander in
Chief by the Constitution and the laws of the United States of America,
I hereby certify that all information within records that agencies have
proposed for continued postponement under section 5(g)(2)(D) of the Act
shall be withheld from full public disclosure until no later than
October 26, 2021.
Any agency that seeks further postponement beyond this certification
shall take note of the findings of the Act, which state, among other
things, that ``only in the rarest cases is there any legitimate need for
continued protection of such records.'' The need for continued
protection can only grow weaker with the passage of time from this
congressional finding. Any agency that seeks further postponement beyond
October 26, 2021, shall, no later than April 26, 2021, identify to the
Archivist the specific basis for concluding that records (or portions of
records) satisfy the standard for continued postponement under section
5(g)(2)(D) of the Act. Thereafter, the Archivist shall recommend to the
President, no later than September 26,
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2021, whether continued withholding from public disclosure of the
identified records is warranted after October 26, 2021.
The Archivist is hereby authorized and directed to publish this
memorandum in the Federal Register.
DONALD J. TRUMP
THE WHITE HOUSE,
Washington, April 26, 2018.
Presidential Determination No. 2018-06 of April 30, 2018
Presidential Determination on the Proposed Agreement Between the
Government of the United States of America and the Government of the
United Mexican States for Cooperation in Peaceful Uses of Nuclear Energy
Memorandum for the Secretary of State [and] the Secretary of Energy
I have considered the proposed Agreement between the Government of the
United States of America and the Government of the United Mexican States
for Cooperation in Peaceful Uses of Nuclear Energy (the ``Agreement''),
along with the views, recommendations, and statements from interested
departments and agencies.
I have determined that the performance of the proposed Agreement will
promote, and will not constitute an unreasonable risk to, the common
defense and security.
By the authority vested in me as President by the Constitution and the
laws of the United States, I hereby approve the proposed Agreement and
authorize the Secretary of State to arrange for its execution, pursuant
to section 123 b. of the Atomic Energy Act of 1954, as amended (42
U.S.C. 2153(b)).
The Secretary of State is authorized and directed to publish this
determination in the Federal Register.
DONALD J. TRUMP
THE WHITE HOUSE,
Washington, April 30, 2018.
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Presidential Determination No. 2018-07 of April 30, 2018
Presidential Determination on the Proposed Agreement Between the
Government of the United States of America and the Government of the
United Kingdom of Great Britain and Northern Ireland for Cooperation in
Peaceful Uses of Nuclear Energy
Memorandum for the Secretary of State [and] the Secretary of Energy
I have considered the proposed Agreement between the Government of the
United States of America and the Government of the United Kingdom of
Great Britain and Northern Ireland for Cooperation in Peaceful Uses of
Nuclear Energy (the ``Agreement''), along with the views,
recommendations, and statements from interested departments and
agencies.
I have determined that the performance of the proposed Agreement will
promote, and will not constitute an unreasonable risk to, the common
defense and security.
By the authority vested in me as President by the Constitution and the
laws of the United States, including section 123 b. of the Atomic Energy
Act of 1954, as amended (42 U.S.C. 2153(b)), I hereby approve the
proposed Agreement and authorize the Secretary of State to arrange for
its execution.
The Secretary of State is authorized and directed to publish this
determination in the Federal Register.
DONALD J. TRUMP
THE WHITE HOUSE,
Washington, April 30, 2018.
Notice of May 9, 2018
Continuation of the National Emergency With Respect to the Actions of
the Government of Syria
On May 11, 2004, pursuant to his authority under the International
Emergency Economic Powers Act, 50 U.S.C. 1701-1706, and the Syria
Accountability and Lebanese Sovereignty Restoration Act of 2003, Public
Law 108-175, the President issued Executive Order 13338, in which he
declared a national emergency with respect to the actions of the
Government of Syria. To deal with this national emergency, Executive
Order 13338 authorized the blocking of property of certain persons and
prohibited the exportation or reexportation of certain goods to Syria.
The national emergency was modified in scope and relied upon for
additional steps taken in Executive Order 13399 of April 25, 2006,
Executive Order 13460 of February 13, 2008, Executive Order 13572 of
April 29, 2011, Executive Order 13573 of May 18, 2011, Executive Order
13582 of August 17, 2011, Executive Order 13606 of April 22, 2012, and
Executive Order 13608 of May 1, 2012.
The President took these actions to deal with the unusual and
extraordinary threat to the national security, foreign policy, and
economy of the
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United States constituted by the actions of the Government of Syria in
supporting terrorism, maintaining its then-existing occupation of
Lebanon, pursuing weapons of mass destruction and missile programs, and
undermining United States and international efforts with respect to the
stabilization and reconstruction of Iraq.
The regime's brutality and repression of the Syrian people, who have
been calling for freedom and a representative government, not only
endangers the Syrian people themselves, but also generates instability
throughout the region. The Syrian regime's actions and policies,
including with respect to chemical weapons, supporting terrorist
organizations, and obstructing the Lebanese government's ability to
function effectively, continue to foster the rise of extremism and
sectarianism and pose an unusual and extraordinary threat to the
national security, foreign policy, and economy of the United States. As
a result, the national emergency declared on May 11, 2004, and the
measures to deal with that emergency adopted on that date in Executive
Order 13338; on April 25, 2006, in Executive Order 13399; on February
13, 2008, in Executive Order 13460; on April 29, 2011, in Executive
Order 13572; on May 18, 2011, in Executive Order 13573; on August 17,
2011, in Executive Order 13582; on April 22, 2012, in Executive Order
13606; and on May 1, 2012, in Executive Order 13608, must continue in
effect beyond May 11, 2018. Therefore, in accordance with section 202(d)
of the National Emergencies Act, 50 U.S.C. 1622(d), I am continuing for
1 year the national emergency declared with respect to the actions of
the Government of Syria.
In addition, the United States condemns the Assad regime's use of brutal
violence and human rights abuses and calls on the Assad regime to stop
its violence against the Syrian people, uphold the Cessation of
Hostilities, enable the delivery of humanitarian assistance, and allow a
political transition in Syria that will forge a credible path to a
future of greater freedom, democracy, opportunity, and justice.
The United States will consider changes in the composition, policies,
and actions of the Government of Syria in determining whether to
continue or terminate this national emergency in the future.
This notice shall be published in the Federal Register and transmitted
to the Congress.
DONALD J. TRUMP
THE WHITE HOUSE,
May 9, 2018.
Notice of May 10, 2018
Continuation of the National Emergency With Respect to the Central
African Republic
On May 12, 2014, by Executive Order 13667, the President declared a
national emergency pursuant to the International Emergency Economic
Powers Act (50 U.S.C. 1701 et seq.) to deal with the unusual and
extraordinary
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threat to the national security and foreign policy of the United States
constituted by the situation in and in relation to the Central African
Republic--which has been marked by a breakdown of law and order,
intersectarian tension, widespread violence and atrocities, and the
pervasive, often forced recruitment and use of child soldiers--threatens
the peace, security, or stability of the Central African Republic and
neighboring states.
The situation in and in relation to the Central African Republic
continues to pose an unusual and extraordinary threat to the national
security and foreign policy of the United States. For this reason, the
national emergency declared on May 12, 2014, to deal with that threat
must continue in effect beyond May 12, 2018. Therefore, in accordance
with section 202(d) of the National Emergencies Act (50 U.S.C. 1622(d)),
I am continuing for 1 year the national emergency declared in Executive
Order 13667.
This notice shall be published in the Federal Register and transmitted
to the Congress.
DONALD J. TRUMP
THE WHITE HOUSE,
May 10, 2018.
Notice of May 14, 2018
Continuation of the National Emergency With Respect to Yemen
On May 16, 2012, by Executive Order 13611, the President declared a
national emergency pursuant to the International Emergency Economic
Powers Act (50 U.S.C. 1701-1706) to deal with the unusual and
extraordinary threat to the national security and foreign policy of the
United States constituted by the actions and policies of certain former
members of the Government of Yemen and others that threaten Yemen's
peace, security, and stability. These actions include obstructing the
political process in Yemen and blocking implementation of the agreement
of November 23, 2011, between the Government of Yemen and those in
opposition to it, which provided for a peaceful transition of power that
meets the legitimate demands and aspirations of the Yemeni people.
The actions and policies of certain former members of the Government of
Yemen and others in threatening Yemen's peace, security, and stability
continue to pose an unusual and extraordinary threat to the national
security and foreign policy of the United States. For this reason, the
national emergency declared on May 16, 2012, to deal with that threat
must continue in effect beyond May 16, 2018. Therefore, in accordance
with section 202(d) of the National Emergencies Act (50 U.S.C. 1622(d)),
I am continuing for 1 year the national emergency declared in Executive
Order 13611.
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This notice shall be published in the Federal Register and transmitted
to the Congress.
DONALD J. TRUMP
THE WHITE HOUSE,
May 14, 2018.
Presidential Determination No. 2018-08 of May 14, 2018
Presidential Determination Pursuant to Section 1245(d)(4)(B) and (C) of
the National Defense Authorization Act for Fiscal Year 2012
Memorandum for the Secretary of State[,] the Secretary of the Treasury[,
and] the Secretary of Energy
By the authority vested in me as President by the Constitution and the
laws of the United States, after carefully considering the reports
submitted to the Congress by the Energy Information Administration,
including the report submitted in April 2018, and other relevant factors
such as global economic conditions, increased oil production by certain
countries, the global level of spare petroleum production capacity, and
the availability of strategic reserves, I determine, pursuant to section
1245(d)(4)(B) and (C) of the National Defense Authorization Act for
Fiscal Year 2012, Public Law 112-81, and consistent with prior
determinations, that there is a sufficient supply of petroleum and
petroleum products from countries other than Iran to permit a
significant reduction in the volume of petroleum and petroleum products
purchased from Iran by or through foreign financial institutions.
I will continue to monitor this situation closely.
The Secretary of State is authorized and directed to publish this
determination in the Federal Register.
DONALD J. TRUMP
THE WHITE HOUSE,
Washington, May 14, 2018.
Memorandum of May 16, 2018
Delegation of Authorities Under Section 1244(c) of the National Defense
Authorization Act for Fiscal Year 2018
Memorandum for the Secretary of State[,] the Secretary of the
Treasury[,] the Secretary of Defense[,] the Secretary of Commerce[, and]
the Director of National Intelligence
By the authority vested in me as President by the Constitution and the
laws of the United States of America, including section 301 of title 3,
United States Code, I hereby delegate to the Secretary of State, in
coordination with the Secretary of the Treasury, the Secretary of
Defense, the Secretary
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of Commerce, and the Director of National Intelligence, the functions
and authorities vested in the President by section 1244(c)(1)-(4) of the
National Defense Authorization Act for Fiscal Year 2018 (Public Law 115-
91).
The delegations in this memorandum shall apply to any provisions of any
future public law that are the same or substantially the same as the
provision referenced in this memorandum.
The Secretary of State is authorized and directed to publish this
memorandum in the Federal Register.
DONALD J. TRUMP
THE WHITE HOUSE,
Washington, May 16, 2018.
Notice of May 18, 2018
Continuation of the National Emergency With Respect to the Stabilization
of Iraq
On May 22, 2003, by Executive Order 13303, the President declared a
national emergency pursuant to the International Emergency Economic
Powers Act (50 U.S.C. 1701-1706) to deal with the unusual and
extraordinary threat to the national security and foreign policy of the
United States posed by obstacles to the orderly reconstruction of Iraq,
the restoration and maintenance of peace and security in the country,
and the development of political, administrative, and economic
institutions in Iraq.
The obstacles to the orderly reconstruction of Iraq, the restoration and
maintenance of peace and security in the country, and the development of
political, administrative, and economic institutions in Iraq continue to
pose an unusual and extraordinary threat to the national security and
foreign policy of the United States. For this reason, the national
emergency declared in Executive Order 13303, as modified in scope and
relied upon for additional steps taken in Executive Order 13315 of
August 28, 2003, Executive Order 13350 of July 29, 2004, Executive Order
13364 of November 29, 2004, Executive Order 13438 of July 17, 2007, and
Executive Order 13668 of May 27, 2014, must continue in effect beyond
May 22, 2018. Therefore, in accordance with section 202(d) of the
National Emergencies Act (50 U.S.C. 1622(d)), I am continuing for 1 year
the national emergency with respect to the stabilization of Iraq
declared in Executive Order 13303.
This notice shall be published in the Federal Register and transmitted
to the Congress.
DONALD J. TRUMP
THE WHITE HOUSE,
May 18, 2018.
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Space Policy Directive-2 of May 24, 2018
Streamlining Regulations on Commercial Use of Space
Memorandum for the Vice President[,] the Secretary of State[,] the
Secretary of Defense[,] the Secretary of Commerce[,] the Secretary of
Transportation[,] the Secretary of Homeland Security[,] the Secretary of
Labor[,] the Director of National Intelligence[,] the Director of the
Office of Management and Budget[,] the Assistant to the President for
National Security Affairs[,] the Administrator of the National
Aeronautics and Space Administration[,] the Director of the Office of
Science and Technology Policy[,] the Assistant to the President for
Homeland Security and Counterterrorism[, and] the Chairman of the Joint
Chiefs of Staff
Section 1. Policy. It is the policy of the executive branch to be
prudent and responsible when spending taxpayer funds, and to recognize
how government actions, including Federal regulations, affect private
resources. It is therefore important that regulations adopted and
enforced by the executive branch promote economic growth; minimize
uncertainty for taxpayers, investors, and private industry; protect
national security, public-safety, and foreign policy interests; and
encourage American leadership in space commerce.
Sec. 2. Launch and Re-entry Licensing. (a) No later than February 1,
2019, the Secretary of Transportation shall review regulations adopted
by the Department of Transportation that provide for and govern
licensing of commercial space flight launch and re-entry for consistency
with the policy set forth in section 1 of this memorandum and shall
rescind or revise those regulations, or publish for notice and comment
proposed rules rescinding or revising those regulations, as appropriate
and consistent with applicable law.
(b) Consistent with the policy set forth in section 1 of this
memorandum, the Secretary of Transportation shall consider the
following:
(i) requiring a single license for all types of commercial space flight
launch and re-entry operations; and
(ii) replacing prescriptive requirements in the commercial space flight
launch and re-entry licensing process with performance-based criteria.
(c) In carrying out the review required by subsection (a) of this
section, the Secretary of Transportation shall coordinate with the
members of the National Space Council.
(d) The Secretary of Defense, the Secretary of Transportation, and
the Administrator of the National Aeronautics and Space Administration
shall coordinate to examine all existing U.S. Government requirements,
standards, and policies associated with commercial space flight launch
and re-entry operations from Federal launch ranges and, as appropriate
and consistent with applicable law, to minimize those requirements,
except those necessary to protect public safety and national security,
that would conflict with the efforts of the Secretary of Transportation
in implementing the Secretary's responsibilities under this section.
Sec. 3. Commercial Remote Sensing. (a) Within 90 days of the date of
this memorandum, the Secretary of Commerce shall review the regulations
adopted by the Department of Commerce under Title II of the Land Remote
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Sensing Policy Act of 1992 (51 U.S.C. 60101 et seq.) for consistency
with the policy set forth in section 1 of this memorandum and shall
rescind or revise those regulations, or publish for notice and comment
proposed rules rescinding or revising those regulations, as appropriate
and consistent with applicable law.
(b) In carrying out the review required by subsection (a) of this
section, the Secretary of Commerce shall coordinate with the Secretary
of State, the Secretary of Defense, the Administrator of the National
Aeronautics and Space Administration, and, as appropriate, the Chairman
of the Federal Communications Commission.
(c) Within 120 days of the date of the completion of the review
required by subsection (a) of this section, the Secretary of Commerce,
in coordination with the Secretary of State and the Secretary of
Defense, shall transmit to the Director of the Office of Management and
Budget a legislative proposal to encourage expansion of the licensing of
commercial remote sensing activities. That proposal shall be consistent
with the policy set forth in section 1 of this memorandum.
Sec. 4. Reorganization of the Department of Commerce. (a) To the extent
permitted by law, the Secretary of Commerce shall consolidate in the
Office of the Secretary of Commerce the responsibilities of the
Department of Commerce with respect to the Department's regulation of
commercial space flight activities.
(b) Within 30 days of the date of this memorandum, the Secretary of
Commerce shall transmit to the Director of the Office of Management and
Budget a legislative proposal to create within the Department of
Commerce an entity with primary responsibility for administering the
Department's regulation of commercial space flight activities.
Sec. 5. Radio Frequency Spectrum. (a) The Secretary of Commerce, in
coordination with the Director of the Office of Science and Technology
Policy, shall work with the Federal Communications Commission to ensure
that Federal Government activities related to radio frequency spectrum
are, to the extent permitted by law, consistent with the policy set
forth in section 1 of this memorandum.
(b) Within 120 days of the date of this memorandum, the Secretary of
Commerce and the Director of the Office of Science and Technology
Policy, in consultation with the Chairman of the Federal Communications
Commission, and in coordination with the members of the National Space
Council, shall provide to the President, through the Executive Secretary
of the National Space Council, a report on improving the global
competitiveness of the United States space sector through radio
frequency spectrum policies, regulation, and United States activities at
the International Telecommunication Union and other multilateral forums.
Sec. 6. Review of Export Licensing Regulations. The Executive Secretary
of the National Space Council, in coordination with the members of the
National Space Council, shall:
(a) initiate a review of export licensing regulations affecting
commercial space flight activity;
(b) develop recommendations to revise such regulations consistent
with the policy set forth in section 1 of this memorandum and with
applicable law; and
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(c) submit such recommendations to the President, through the Vice
President, no later than 180 days from the date of this memorandum.
Sec. 7. General Provisions. (a) Nothing in this memorandum shall be
construed to impair or otherwise affect:
(i) the authority granted by law to an executive department or agency, or
the head thereof; or
(ii) the functions of the Director of the Office of Management and Budget
relating to budgetary, administrative, or legislative proposals.
(b) This memorandum shall be implemented consistent with applicable
law and subject to the availability of appropriations.
(c) This memorandum is not intended to, and does not, create any
right or benefit, substantive or procedural, enforceable at law or in
equity by any party against the United States, its departments,
agencies, or entities, its officers, employees, or agents, or any other
person.
(d) The Secretary of Transportation is authorized and directed to
publish this memorandum in the Federal Register.
DONALD J. TRUMP
THE WHITE HOUSE,
Washington, May 24, 2018.
Memorandum of June 4, 2018
Delegation of Authority Under Section 709 of the Department of State
Authorities Act, Fiscal Year 2017
Memorandum for the Secretary of State
By the authority vested in me as President by the Constitution and the
laws of the United States of America, I hereby delegate to the Secretary
of State the authority to submit, in consultation with the Secretary of
the Treasury, the Attorney General, and the Director of National
Intelligence, the report required under section 709 of the Department of
State Authorities Act, Fiscal Year 2017 (Public Law 114-323) (the
``Act''), as amended.
The delegation in this memorandum shall apply to any provision of any
future public law that is the same or substantially the same as section
709 of the Act.
You are authorized and directed to publish this memorandum in the
Federal Register.
DONALD J. TRUMP
THE WHITE HOUSE,
Washington, June 4, 2018.
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Presidential Determination No. 2018-09 of June 4, 2018
Suspension of Limitations Under the Jerusalem Embassy Act
Memorandum for the Secretary of State
By the authority vested in me as President by the Constitution and the
laws of the United States, including section 7(a) of the Jerusalem
Embassy Act of 1995 (Public Law 104-45) (the ``Act''), I hereby
determine that it is necessary, in order to protect the national
security interests of the United States, to suspend for a period of 6
months the limitations set forth in sections 3(b) and 7(b) of the Act.
You are authorized and directed to transmit this determination,
accompanied by a report in accordance with section 7(a) of the Act, to
the Congress and to publish this determination in the Federal Register.
The suspension set forth in this determination shall take effect after
you transmit this determination and the accompanying report to the
Congress.
DONALD J. TRUMP
THE WHITE HOUSE,
Washington, June 4, 2018.
Notice of June 8, 2018
Continuation of the National Emergency With Respect to the Actions and
Policies of Certain Members of the Government of Belarus and Other
Persons To Undermine Democratic Processes or Institutions of Belarus
On June 16, 2006, by Executive Order 13405, the President declared a
national emergency pursuant to the International Emergency Economic
Powers Act (50 U.S.C. 1701-1706) to deal with the unusual and
extraordinary threat to the national security and foreign policy of the
United States constituted by the actions and policies of certain members
of the Government of Belarus and other persons to undermine Belarus's
democratic processes or institutions, manifested in the fundamentally
undemocratic March 2006 elections; to commit human rights abuses related
to political repression, including detentions and disappearances; and to
engage in public corruption, including by diverting or misusing
Belarusian public assets or by misusing public authority.
The actions and policies of certain members of the Government of Belarus
and other persons continue to pose an unusual and extraordinary threat
to the national security and foreign policy of the United States. For
this reason, the national emergency declared on June 16, 2006, and the
measures adopted on that date to deal with that emergency, must continue
in effect beyond June 16, 2018. Therefore, in accordance with section
202(d) of the National Emergencies Act (50 U.S.C. 1622(d)), I am
continuing for 1 year the national emergency declared in Executive Order
13405.
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This notice shall be published in the Federal Register and transmitted
to the Congress.
DONALD J. TRUMP
THE WHITE HOUSE,
June 8, 2018.
Space Policy Directive-3 of June 18, 2018
National Space Traffic Management Policy
Memorandum for the Vice President[,] the Secretary of State[,] the
Secretary of Defense[,] the Secretary of Commerce[,] the Secretary of
Transportation[,] the Secretary of Homeland Security[,] the Director of
National Intelligence[,] the Director of the Office of Management and
Budget[,] the Assistant to the President for National Security
Affairs[,] the Administrator of the National Aeronautics and Space
Administration[,] the Director of the Office of Science and Technology
Policy[,] the Deputy Assistant to the President for Homeland Security
and Counterterrorism[, and] the Chairman of the Joint Chiefs of Staff
Section 1. Policy. For decades, the United States has effectively reaped
the benefits of operating in space to enhance our national security,
civil, and commercial sectors. Our society now depends on space
technologies and space-based capabilities for communications,
navigation, weather forecasting, and much more. Given the significance
of space activities, the United States considers the continued
unfettered access to and freedom to operate in space of vital interest
to advance the security, economic prosperity, and scientific knowledge
of the Nation.
Today, space is becoming increasingly congested and contested, and that
trend presents challenges for the safety, stability, and sustainability
of U.S. space operations. Already, the Department of Defense (DoD)
tracks over 20,000 objects in space, and that number will increase
dramatically as new, more capable sensors come online and are able to
detect smaller objects. DoD publishes a catalog of space objects and
makes notifications of potential conjunctions (that is, two or more
objects coming together at the same or nearly the same point in time and
space). As the number of space objects increases, however, this limited
traffic management activity and architecture will become inadequate. At
the same time, the contested nature of space is increasing the demand
for DoD focus on protecting and defending U.S. space assets and
interests.
The future space operating environment will also be shaped by a
significant increase in the volume and diversity of commercial activity
in space. Emerging commercial ventures such as satellite servicing,
debris removal, in-space manufacturing, and tourism, as well as new
technologies enabling small satellites and very large constellations of
satellites, are increasingly outpacing efforts to develop and implement
government policies and processes to address these new activities.
To maintain U.S. leadership in space, we must develop a new approach to
space traffic management (STM) that addresses current and future
operational risks. This new approach must set priorities for space
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awareness (SSA) and STM innovation in science and technology (S&T),
incorporate national security considerations, encourage growth of the
U.S. commercial space sector, establish an updated STM architecture, and
promote space safety standards and best practices across the
international community.
The United States recognizes that spaceflight safety is a global
challenge and will continue to encourage safe and responsible behavior
in space while emphasizing the need for international transparency and
STM data sharing. Through this national policy for STM and other
national space strategies and policies, the United States will enhance
safety and ensure continued leadership, preeminence, and freedom of
action in space.
Sec. 2. Definitions. For the purposes of this memorandum, the following
definitions shall apply:
(a) Space Situational Awareness shall mean the knowledge and
characterization of space objects and their operational environment to
support safe, stable, and sustainable space activities.
(b) Space Traffic Management shall mean the planning, coordination,
and on-orbit synchronization of activities to enhance the safety,
stability, and sustainability of operations in the space environment.
(c) Orbital debris, or space debris, shall mean any human-made space
object orbiting Earth that no longer serves any useful purpose.
Sec. 3. Principles. The United States recognizes, and encourages other
nations to recognize, the following principles:
(a) Safety, stability, and operational sustainability are
foundational to space activities, including commercial, civil, and
national security activities. It is a shared interest and responsibility
of all spacefaring nations to create the conditions for a safe, stable,
and operationally sustainable space environment.
(b) Timely and actionable SSA data and STM services are essential to
space activities. Consistent with national security constraints, basic
U.S. Government-derived SSA data and basic STM services should be
available free of direct user fees.
(c) Orbital debris presents a growing threat to space operations.
Debris mitigation guidelines, standards, and policies should be revised
periodically, enforced domestically, and adopted internationally to
mitigate the operational effects of orbital debris.
(d) A STM framework consisting of best practices, technical
guidelines, safety standards, behavioral norms, pre-launch risk
assessments, and on-orbit collision avoidance services is essential to
preserve the space operational environment.
Sec. 4. Goals. Consistent with the principles listed in section 3 of
this memorandum, the United States should continue to lead the world in
creating the conditions for a safe, stable, and operationally
sustainable space environment. Toward this end, executive departments
and agencies (agencies) shall pursue the following goals as required in
section 6 of this memorandum:
(a) Advance SSA and STM Science and Technology. The United States
should continue to engage in and enable S&T research and development to
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support the practical applications of SSA and STM. These activities
include improving fundamental knowledge of the space environment, such
as the characterization of small debris, advancing the S&T of critical
SSA inputs such as observational data, algorithms, and models necessary
to improve SSA capabilities, and developing new hardware and software to
support data processing and observations.
(b) Mitigate the effect of orbital debris on space activities. The
volume and location of orbital debris are growing threats to space
activities. It is in the interest of all to minimize new debris and
mitigate effects of existing debris. This fact, along with increasing
numbers of active satellites, highlights the need to update existing
orbital debris mitigation guidelines and practices to enable more
efficient and effective compliance, and establish standards that can be
adopted internationally. These trends also highlight the need to
establish satellite safety design guidelines and best practices.
(c) Encourage and facilitate U.S. commercial leadership in S&T, SSA,
and STM. Fostering continued growth and innovation in the U.S.
commercial space sector, which includes S&T, SSA, and STM activities, is
in the national interest of the United States. To achieve this goal, the
U.S. Government should streamline processes and reduce regulatory
burdens that could inhibit commercial sector growth and innovation,
enabling the U.S. commercial sector to continue to lead the world in
STM-related technologies, goods, data, and services on the international
market.
(d) Provide U.S. Government-supported basic SSA data and basic STM
services to the public. The United States should continue to make
available basic SSA data and basic STM services (including conjunction
and reentry notifications) free of direct user fees while supporting new
opportunities for U.S. commercial and non-profit SSA data and STM
services.
(e) Improve SSA data interoperability and enable greater SSA data
sharing. SSA data must be timely and accurate. It is in the national
interest of the United States to improve SSA data interoperability and
enable greater SSA data sharing among all space operators, consistent
with national security constraints. The United States should seek to
lead the world in the development of improved SSA data standards and
information sharing.
(f) Develop STM standards and best practices. As the leader in
space, the United States supports the development of operational
standards and best practices to promote safe and responsible behavior in
space. A critical first step in carrying out that goal is to develop
U.S.-led minimum safety standards and best practices to coordinate space
traffic. U.S. regulatory agencies should, as appropriate, adopt these
standards and best practices in domestic regulatory frameworks and use
them to inform and help shape international consensus practices and
standards.
(g) Prevent unintentional radio frequency (RF) interference. Growing
orbital congestion is increasing the risk to U.S. space assets from
unintentional RF interference. The United States should continue to
improve policies, processes, and technologies for spectrum use
(including allocations and licensing) to address these challenges and
ensure appropriate spectrum use for current and future operations.
(h) Improve the U.S. domestic space object registry. Transparency
and data sharing are essential to safe, stable, and sustainable space
operations. Consistent with national security constraints, the United
States should
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streamline the interagency process to ensure accurate and timely
registration submissions to the United Nations (UN), in accordance with
our international obligations under the Convention on Registration of
Objects Launched into Outer Space.
(i) Develop policies and regulations for future U.S. orbital
operations. Increasing congestion in key orbits and maneuver-based
missions such as servicing, survey, and assembly will drive the need for
policy development for national security, civil, and commercial sector
space activities. Consistent with U.S. law and international
obligations, the United States should regularly assess existing
guidelines for non-government orbital activities, and maintain a timely
and responsive regulatory environment for licensing these activities.
Sec. 5. Guidelines. In pursuit of the principles and goals of this
policy, agencies should observe the following guidelines:
(a) Managing the Integrity of the Space Operating Environment.
(i) Improving SSA coverage and accuracy. Timely, accurate, and actionable
data are essential for effective SSA and STM. The United States should seek
to minimize deficiencies in SSA capability, particularly coverage in
regions with limited sensor availability and sensitivity in detection of
small debris, through SSA data sharing, the purchase of SSA data, or the
provision of new sensors.
New U.S. sensors are expected to reveal a substantially greater volume
of debris and improve our understanding of space object size
distributions in various regions of space. However, very small debris
may not be sufficiently tracked to enable or justify actionable
collision avoidance decisions. As a result, close conjunctions and even
collisions with unknown objects are possible, and satellite operators
often lack sufficient insight to assess their level of risk when making
maneuvering decisions. The United States should develop better tracking
capabilities, and new means to catalog such debris, and establish a
quality threshold for actionable collision avoidance warning to minimize
false alarms.
Through both Government and commercial sector S&T investment, the United
States should advance concepts and capabilities to improve SSA in
support of debris mitigation and collision avoidance decisions.
(ii) Establishing an Open Architecture SSA Data Repository. Accurate and
timely tracking of objects orbiting Earth is essential to preserving the
safety of space activities for all. Consistent with section 2274 of title
10, United States Code, a basic level of SSA data in the form of the
publicly releasable portion of the DoD catalog is and should continue to be
provided free of direct user fees. As additional sources of space tracking
data become available, the United States has the opportunity to incorporate
civil, commercial, international, and other available data to allow users
to enhance and refine this service. To facilitate greater data sharing with
satellite operators and enable the commercial development of enhanced space
safety services, the United States must develop the standards and protocols
for creation of an open architecture data repository. The essential
features of this repository would include:
Data integrity measures to ensure data accuracy and availability;
Data standards to ensure sufficient quality from diverse sources;
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Measures to safeguard proprietary or sensitive data, including
national security information;
The inclusion of satellite owner-operator ephemerides to inform
orbital location and planned maneuvers; and
Standardized formats to enable development of applications to
leverage the data.
To facilitate this enhanced data sharing, and in recognition of the need
for DoD to focus on maintaining access to and freedom of action in
space, a civil agency should, consistent with applicable law, be
responsible for the publicly releasable portion of the DoD catalog and
for administering an open architecture data repository. The Department
of Commerce should be that civil agency.
(iii) Mitigating Orbital Debris. It is in the interest of all space
operators to minimize the creation of new orbital debris. Rapid
international expansion of space operations and greater diversity of
missions have rendered the current U.S. Government Orbital Debris
Mitigation Standard Practices (ODMSP) inadequate to control the growth of
orbital debris. These standard practices should be updated to address
current and future space operating environments. The United States should
develop a new protocol of standard practices to set broader expectations of
safe space operations in the 21st century. This protocol should begin with
updated ODMSP, but also incorporate sections to address operating practices
for large constellations, rendezvous and proximity operations, small
satellites, and other classes of space operations. These overarching
practices will provide an avenue to promote efficient and effective space
safety practices with U.S. industry and internationally.
The United States should pursue active debris removal as a necessary
long-term approach to ensure the safety of flight operations in key
orbital regimes. This effort should not detract from continuing to
advance international protocols for debris mitigation associated with
current programs.
(b) Operating in a Congested Space Environment.
(i) Minimum Safety Standards and Best Practices. The creation of minimum
standards for safe operation and debris mitigation derived in part from the
U.S. Government ODMSP, but incorporating other standards and best
practices, will best ensure the safe operation of U.S. space activities.
These safety guidelines should consider maneuverability, tracking,
reliability, and disposal.
The United States should eventually incorporate appropriate standards
and best practices into Federal law and regulation through appropriate
rulemaking or licensing actions. These guidelines should encompass
protocols for all stages of satellite operation from design through end-
of-life.
Satellite and constellation owners should participate in a pre-launch
certification process that should, at a minimum, consider the following
factors:
Coordination of orbit utilization to prevent conjunctions;
Constellation owner-operators' management of self-conjunctions;
Owner-operator notification of planned maneuvers and sharing of
satellite orbital location data;
On-orbit tracking aids, including beacons or sensing enhancements,
if such systems are needed;
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Encryption of satellite command and control links and data
protection measures for ground site operations;
Appropriate minimum reliability based on type of mission and phase
of operations;
Effect on the national security or foreign policy interests of the
United States, or international obligations; and
Self-disposal upon the conclusion of operational lifetime, or
owner-operator provision for disposal using active debris removal methods.
(ii) On-Orbit Collision Avoidance Support Service. Timely warning of
potential collisions is essential to preserving the safety of space
activities for all. Basic collision avoidance information services are and
should continue to be provided free of direct user fees. The imminent
activation of more sensitive tracking sensors is expected to reveal a
significantly greater population of the existing orbital debris background
as well as provide an improved ability to track currently catalogued
objects. Current and future satellites, including large constellations of
satellites, will operate in a debris environment much denser than presently
tracked. Preventing on-orbit collisions in this environment requires an
information service that shares catalog data, predicts close approaches,
and provides actionable warnings to satellite operators. The service should
provide data to allow operators to assess proposed maneuvers to reduce
risk. To provide on-orbit collision avoidance, the United States should:
Provide services based on a continuously updated catalog of
satellite tracking data;
Utilize automated processes for collision avoidance;
Provide actionable and timely conjunction assessments; and
Provide data to operators to enable assessment of maneuver plans.
To ensure safe coordination of space traffic in this future operating
environment, and in recognition of the need for DoD to focus on
maintaining access to and freedom of action in space, a civil agency
should be the focal point for this collision avoidance support service.
The Department of Commerce should be that civil agency.
(c) Strategies for Space Traffic Management in a Global Context.
(i) Protocols to Prevent Orbital Conjunctions. As increased satellite
operations make lower Earth orbits more congested, the United States should
develop a set of standard techniques for mitigating the collision risk of
increasingly congested orbits, particularly for large constellations.
Appropriate methods, which may include licensing assigned volumes for
constellation operation and establishing processes for satellites passing
through the volumes, are needed. The United States should explore
strategies that will lead to the establishment of common global best
practices, including:
A common process addressing the volume of space used by a large
constellation, particularly in close proximity to an existing
constellation;
A common process by which individual spacecraft may transit
volumes used by existing satellites or constellations; and
A set of best practices for the owner-operators of utilized
volumes to minimize the long-term effects of constellation operations on
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environment (including the proper disposal of satellites, reliability
standards, and effective collision avoidance).
(ii) Radio Frequency Spectrum and Interference Protection. Space traffic
and RF spectrum use have traditionally been independently managed
processes. Increased congestion in key orbital regimes creates a need for
improved and increasingly dynamic methods to coordinate activities in both
the physical and spectral domains, and may introduce new interdependencies.
U.S. Government efforts in STM should address the following spectrum
management considerations:
Where appropriate, verify consistency between policy and existing
national and international regulations and goals regarding global access
to, and operation in, the RF spectrum for space services;
Investigate the advantages of addressing spectrum in conjunction
with the development of STM systems, standards, and best practices;
Promote flexible spectrum use and investigate emerging
technologies for potential use by space systems; and
Ensure spectrum-dependent STM components, such as inter-satellite
safety communications and active debris removal systems, can successfully
access the required spectrum necessary to their missions.
(iii) Global Engagement. In its role as a major spacefaring nation, the
United States should continue to develop and promote a range of norms of
behavior, best practices, and standards for safe operations in space to
minimize the space debris environment and promote data sharing and
coordination of space activities. It is essential that other spacefaring
nations also adopt best practices for the common good of all spacefaring
states. The United States should encourage the adoption of new norms of
behavior and best practices for space operations by the international
community through bilateral and multilateral discussions with other
spacefaring nations, and through U.S. participation in various
organizations such as the Inter-Agency Space Debris Coordination Committee,
International Standards Organization, Consultative Committee for Space Data
Systems, and UN Committee on the Peaceful Uses of Outer Space.
Sec. 6. Roles and Responsibilities. In furtherance of the goals
described in section 4 and the guidelines described in section 5 of this
memorandum, agencies shall carry out the following roles and
responsibilities:
(a) Advance SSA and STM S&T. Members of the National Space Council,
or their delegees, shall coordinate, prioritize, and advocate for S&T,
SSA, and STM, as appropriate, as it relates to their respective
missions. They should seek opportunities to engage with the commercial
sector and academia in pursuit of this goal.
(b) Mitigate the Effect of Orbital Debris on Space Activities.
(i) The Administrator of the National Aeronautics and Space Administration
(NASA Administrator), in coordination with the Secretaries of State,
Defense, Commerce, and Transportation, and the Director of National
Intelligence, and in consultation with the Chairman of the Federal
Communications Commission (FCC), shall lead efforts to update the U.S.
Orbital Debris Mitigation Standard Practices and establish new guidelines
for satellite design and operation, as appropriate and consistent with
applicable law.
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(ii) The Secretaries of Commerce and Transportation, in consultation with
the Chairman of the FCC, will assess the suitability of incorporating these
updated standards and best practices into their respective licensing
processes, as appropriate and consistent with applicable law.
(c) Encourage and Facilitate U.S. Commercial Leadership in S&T, SSA,
and STM. The Secretary of Commerce, in coordination with the Secretaries
of Defense and Transportation, and the NASA Administrator, shall lead
efforts to encourage and facilitate continued U.S. commercial leadership
in SSA, STM, and related S&T.
(d) Provide U.S. Government-Derived Basic SSA Data and Basic STM
Services to the Public.
(i) The Secretaries of Defense and Commerce, in coordination with the
Secretaries of State and Transportation, the NASA Administrator, and the
Director of National Intelligence, should cooperatively develop a plan for
providing basic SSA data and basic STM services either directly or through
a partnership with industry or academia, consistent with the guidelines of
sections 5(a)(ii) and 5(b)(ii) of this memorandum.
(ii) The Secretary of Defense shall maintain the authoritative catalog of
space objects.
(iii) The Secretaries of Defense and Commerce shall assess whether
statutory and regulatory changes are necessary to effect the plan developed
under subsection (d)(i) of this section, and shall pursue such changes,
along with any other needed changes, as appropriate.
(e) Improve SSA Data Interoperability and Enable Greater SSA Data
Sharing.
(i) The Secretary of Commerce, in coordination with the Secretaries of
State, Defense, and Transportation, the NASA Administrator, and the
Director of National Intelligence, shall develop standards and protocols
for creation of an open architecture data repository to improve SSA data
interoperability and enable greater SSA data sharing.
(ii) The Secretary of Commerce shall develop options, either in-house or
through partnerships with industry or academia, assessing both the
technical and economic feasibility of establishing such a repository.
(iii) The Secretary of Defense shall ensure that release of data regarding
national security activities to any person or entity with access to the
repository is consistent with national security interests.
(f) Develop Space Traffic Standards and Best Practices. The
Secretaries of Defense, Commerce, and Transportation, in coordination
with the Secretary of State, the NASA Administrator, and the Director of
National Intelligence, and in consultation with the Chairman of the FCC,
shall develop space traffic standards and best practices, including
technical guidelines, minimum safety standards, behavioral norms, and
orbital conjunction prevention protocols related to pre-launch risk
assessment and on-orbit collision avoidance support services.
(g) Prevent Unintentional Radio Frequency Interference. The
Secretaries of Commerce and Transportation, in coordination with the
Secretaries of State and Defense, the NASA Administrator, and the
Director of National
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Intelligence, and in consultation with the Chairman of the FCC, shall
coordinate to mitigate the risk of harmful interference and promptly
address any harmful interference that may occur.
(h) Improve the U.S. Domestic Space Object Registry. The Secretary
of State, in coordination with the Secretaries of Defense, Commerce, and
Transportation, the NASA Administrator, and the Director of National
Intelligence, and in consultation with the Chairman of the FCC, shall
lead U.S. Government efforts on international engagement related to
international transparency and space object registry on SSA and STM
issues.
(i) Develop Policies and Regulations for Future U.S. Orbital
Operations. The Secretaries of Defense, Commerce, and Transportation, in
coordination with the Secretary of State, the NASA Administrator, and
the Director of National Intelligence, shall regularly evaluate emerging
trends in space missions to recommend revisions, as appropriate and
necessary, to existing SSA and STM policies and regulations.
Sec. 7. General Provisions. (a) Nothing in this memorandum shall be
construed to impair or otherwise affect:
(i) the authority granted by law to an executive department or agency, or
the head thereof; or
(ii) the functions of the Director of the Office of Management and Budget
relating to budgetary, administrative, or legislative proposals.
(b) This memorandum shall be implemented consistent with applicable
law and subject to the availability of appropriations.
(c) This memorandum is not intended to, and does not, create any
right or benefit, substantive or procedural, enforceable at law or in
equity by any party against the United States, its departments,
agencies, or entities, its officers, employees, or agents, or any other
person.
(d) The Secretary of Commerce is authorized and directed to publish
this memorandum in the Federal Register.
DONALD J. TRUMP
THE WHITE HOUSE,
Washington, June 18, 2018.
Notice of June 22, 2018
Continuation of the National Emergency With Respect to North Korea
On June 26, 2008, by Executive Order 13466, the President declared a
national emergency with respect to North Korea pursuant to the
International Emergency Economic Powers Act (50 U.S.C. 1701-1706) to
deal with the unusual and extraordinary threat to the national security
and foreign policy of the United States constituted by the existence and
risk of proliferation of weapons-usable fissile material on the Korean
Peninsula. The President
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also found that it was necessary to maintain certain restrictions with
respect to North Korea that would otherwise have been lifted pursuant to
Proclamation 8271 of June 26, 2008, which terminated the exercise of
authorities under the Trading With the Enemy Act (50 U.S.C. App. 1-44)
with respect to North Korea.
On August 30, 2010, the President signed Executive Order 13551, which
expanded the scope of the national emergency declared in Executive Order
13466 to deal with the unusual and extraordinary threat to the national
security, foreign policy, and economy of the United States posed by the
continued actions and policies of the Government of North Korea,
manifested by its unprovoked attack that resulted in the sinking of the
Republic of Korea Navy ship Cheonan and the deaths of 46 sailors in
March 2010; its announced test of a nuclear device and its missile
launches in 2009; its actions in violation of United Nations Security
Council Resolutions 1718 and 1874, including the procurement of luxury
goods; and its illicit and deceptive activities in international markets
through which it obtains financial and other support, including money
laundering, the counterfeiting of goods and currency, bulk cash
smuggling, and narcotics trafficking, which destabilize the Korean
Peninsula and imperil United States Armed Forces, allies, and trading
partners in the region.
On April 18, 2011, the President signed Executive Order 13570 to take
additional steps to address the national emergency declared in Executive
Order 13466 and expanded in Executive Order 13551 that would ensure the
implementation of the import restrictions contained in United Nations
Security Council Resolutions 1718 and 1874 and complement the import
restrictions provided for in the Arms Export Control Act (22 U.S.C. 2751
et seq.).
On January 2, 2015, the President signed Executive Order 13687 to expand
the scope of the national emergency declared in Executive Order 13466,
expanded in Executive Order 13551, and addressed further in Executive
Order 13570, to address the threat to the national security, foreign
policy, and economy of the United States constituted by the provocative,
destabilizing, and repressive actions and policies of the Government of
North Korea, including its destructive, coercive cyber-related actions
during November and December 2014, actions in violation of United
Nations Security Council Resolutions 1718, 1874, 2087, and 2094, and
commission of serious human rights abuses.
On March 15, 2016, the President signed Executive Order 13722 to take
additional steps with respect to the national emergency declared in
Executive Order 13466, as modified in scope and relied upon for
additional steps in subsequent Executive Orders, to address the
Government of North Korea's continuing pursuit of its nuclear and
missile programs, as evidenced by its February 7, 2016, launch using
ballistic missile technology and its January 6, 2016, nuclear test in
violation of its obligations pursuant to numerous United Nations
Security Council Resolutions and in contravention of its commitments
under the September 19, 2005, Joint Statement of the Six-Party Talks,
that increasingly imperils the United States and its allies.
On September 20, 2017, the President signed Executive Order 13810 to
take further steps with respect to the national emergency declared in
Executive Order 13466, as modified in scope and relied upon for
additional steps in subsequent Executive Orders, to address the
provocative, destabilizing, and
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repressive actions and policies of the Government of North Korea,
including its intercontinental ballistic missile launches of July 3 and
July 28, 2017, and its nuclear test of September 2, 2017; its commission
of serious human rights abuses; and its use of funds generated through
international trade to support its nuclear and missile programs and
weapons proliferation.
The existence and risk of proliferation of weapons-usable fissile
material on the Korean Peninsula and the actions and policies of the
Government of North Korea continue to pose an unusual and extraordinary
threat to the national security, foreign policy, and economy of the
United States. For this reason, the national emergency declared in
Executive Order 13466, expanded in scope in Executive Order 13551,
addressed further in Executive Order 13570, further expanded in scope in
Executive Order 13687, and under which additional steps were taken in
Executive Order 13722 and Executive Order 13810, and the measures taken
to deal with that national emergency, must continue in effect beyond
June 26, 2018. Therefore, in accordance with section 202(d) of the
National Emergencies Act (50 U.S.C. 1622(d)), I am continuing for 1 year
the national emergency with respect to North Korea declared in Executive
Order 13466.
This notice shall be published in the Federal Register and transmitted
to the Congress.
DONALD J. TRUMP
THE WHITE HOUSE,
June 22, 2018.
Notice of June 22, 2018
Continuation of the National Emergency With Respect to the Western
Balkans
On June 26, 2001, by Executive Order 13219, the President declared a
national emergency with respect to the Western Balkans, pursuant to the
International Emergency Economic Powers Act (50 U.S.C. 1701-1706), to
deal with the unusual and extraordinary threat to the national security
and foreign policy of the United States constituted by the actions of
persons engaged in, or assisting, sponsoring, or supporting (i)
extremist violence in the Republic of Macedonia and elsewhere in the
Western Balkans region, or (ii) acts obstructing implementation of the
Dayton Accords in Bosnia or United Nations Security Council Resolution
1244 of June 10, 1999, in Kosovo. The President subsequently amended
that order in Executive Order 13304 of May 28, 2003, to take additional
steps with respect to acts obstructing implementation of the Ohrid
Framework Agreement of 2001 relating to Macedonia.
The actions of persons threatening the peace and international
stabilization efforts in the Western Balkans, including acts of
extremist violence and obstructionist activity, continue to pose an
unusual and extraordinary threat to the national security and foreign
policy of the United States. For this reason, the national emergency
declared on June 26, 2001, and the measures adopted on that date and
thereafter to deal with that emergency, must
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continue in effect beyond June 26, 2018. Therefore, in accordance with
section 202(d) of the National Emergencies Act (50 U.S.C. 1622(d)), I am
continuing for 1 year the national emergency with respect to the Western
Balkans declared in Executive Order 13219.
This notice shall be published in the Federal Register and transmitted
to the Congress.
DONALD J. TRUMP
THE WHITE HOUSE,
June 22, 2018.
Notice of July 20, 2018
Continuation of the National Emergency With Respect to Transnational
Criminal Organizations
On July 24, 2011, by Executive Order 13581, the President declared a
national emergency with respect to transnational criminal organizations
pursuant to the International Emergency Economic Powers Act (50 U.S.C.
1701-1706) to deal with the unusual and extraordinary threat to the
national security, foreign policy, and economy of the United States
constituted by the activities of significant transnational criminal
organizations.
The activities of significant transnational criminal organizations have
reached such scope and gravity that they threaten the stability of
international political and economic systems. Such organizations are
increasingly sophisticated and dangerous to the United States; they are
increasingly entrenched in the operations of foreign governments and the
international financial system, thereby weakening democratic
institutions, degrading the rule of law, and undermining economic
markets. These organizations facilitate and aggravate violent civil
conflicts and increasingly facilitate the activities of other dangerous
persons.
The activities of significant transnational criminal organizations
continue to pose an unusual and extraordinary threat to the national
security, foreign policy, and economy of the United States. For this
reason, the national emergency declared in Executive Order 13581 of July
24, 2011, and the measures adopted on that date to deal with that
emergency, must continue in effect beyond July 24, 2018. Therefore, in
accordance with section 202(d) of the National Emergencies Act (50
U.S.C. 1622(d)), I am continuing for 1 year the national emergency with
respect to transnational criminal organizations declared in Executive
Order 13581.
This notice shall be published in the Federal Register and transmitted
to the Congress.
DONALD J. TRUMP
THE WHITE HOUSE,
July 20, 2018.
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Presidential Determination No. 2018-10 of July 20, 2018
Continuation of U.S. Drug Interdiction Assistance to the Government of
Colombia
Memorandum for the Secretary of State [and] the Secretary of Defense
By the authority vested in me as President by the Constitution and the
laws of the United States, and pursuant to the authority vested in me by
section 1012 of the National Defense Authorization Act for Fiscal Year
1995, as amended (22 U.S.C. 2291-4), I hereby certify, with respect to
Colombia, that: (1) interdiction of aircraft reasonably suspected to be
primarily engaged in illicit drug trafficking in that country's airspace
is necessary, because of the extraordinary threat posed by illicit drug
trafficking to the national security of that country; and (2) Colombia
has appropriate procedures in place to protect against innocent loss of
life in the air and on the ground in connection with such interdiction,
which includes effective means to identify and warn an aircraft before
the use of force is directed against the aircraft.
The Secretary of State is authorized and directed to publish this
determination in the Federal Register and to notify the Congress of this
determination.
DONALD J. TRUMP
THE WHITE HOUSE,
Washington, July 20, 2018.
Notice of July 27, 2018
Continuation of the National Emergency With Respect to Lebanon
On August 1, 2007, by Executive Order 13441, the President declared a
national emergency with respect to Lebanon pursuant to the International
Emergency Economic Powers Act (50 U.S.C. 1701-1706) to deal with the
unusual and extraordinary threat to the national security and foreign
policy of the United States constituted by the actions of certain
persons to undermine Lebanon's legitimate and democratically elected
government or democratic institutions; to contribute to the deliberate
breakdown in the rule of law in Lebanon, including through politically
motivated violence and intimidation; to reassert Syrian control or
contribute to Syrian interference in Lebanon; or to infringe upon or
undermine Lebanese sovereignty. Such actions contribute to political and
economic instability in that country and the region.
Certain ongoing activities, such as Iran's continuing arms transfers to
Hizballah--which include increasingly sophisticated weapons systems--
serve to undermine Lebanese sovereignty, contribute to political and
economic instability in the region, and continue to constitute an
unusual and extraordinary threat to the national security and foreign
policy of the United States. For this reason, the national emergency
declared on August
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1, 2007, and the measures adopted on that date to deal with that
emergency, must continue in effect beyond August 1, 2018. Therefore, in
accordance with section 202(d) of the National Emergencies Act (50
U.S.C. 1622(d)), I am continuing for 1 year the national emergency with
respect to Lebanon declared in Executive Order 13441.
This notice shall be published in the Federal Register and transmitted
to the Congress.
DONALD J. TRUMP
THE WHITE HOUSE,
July 27, 2018.
Notice of August 8, 2018
Continuation of the National Emergency With Respect to Export Control
Regulations
On August 17, 2001, the President issued Executive Order 13222 pursuant
to the International Emergency Economic Powers Act (50 U.S.C. 1701 et
seq.). In that order, the President declared a national emergency with
respect to the unusual and extraordinary threat to the national
security, foreign policy, and economy of the United States related to
the expiration of the Export Administration Act of 1979, as amended (50
U.S.C. 4601 et seq.). Because the Congress has not renewed the Export
Administration Act, the national emergency declared on August 17, 2001,
must continue in effect beyond August 17, 2018. Therefore, in accordance
with section 202(d) of the National Emergencies Act (50 U.S.C. 1622
(d)), I am continuing for 1 year the national emergency declared in
Executive Order 13222, as amended by Executive Order 13637 of March 8,
2013.
This notice shall be published in the Federal Register and transmitted
to the Congress.
DONALD J. TRUMP
THE WHITE HOUSE,
August 8, 2018.
Memorandum of August 23, 2018
Modernizing the Monetary Reimbursement Model for the Delivery of Goods
Through the International Postal System and Enhancing the Security and
Safety of International Mail
Memorandum for the Secretary of State[,] the Secretary of the
Treasury[,] the Secretary of Homeland Security[,] the Postmaster
General[, and] the Chairman of the Postal Regulatory Commission
By the authority vested in me as President by the Constitution and the
laws of the United States of America, it is hereby ordered as follows:
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Section 1. Definitions. (a) ``Good'' means any tangible and movable
object that can be conveyed by the international postal system,
excluding (i) written, drawn, printed, or digital information recorded
on a tangible medium that is not an object of merchandise and (ii)
money.
(b) ``Non-postal operator'' means a private express carrier, freight
forwarder, or other provider of services for the collection,
transportation, and delivery of international documents and packages,
other than a postal operator.
(c) ``Postal operator'' means a governmental or non-governmental
entity officially designated by a Universal Postal Union (UPU) member
country to operate postal services and to fulfill the related
obligations arising out of the Acts of the UPU on its territory.
(d) ``Terminal dues'' means the rates or fees determined through the
UPU and paid by the postal operator in the country of origin to the
postal operator in the country of destination to compensate for costs
incurred in the country of destination for processing, transportation,
and delivery of international ``letter post'' items, which may include
documents or goods and generally weigh up to 4.4 pounds.
Sec. 2. Policy. (a) The UPU was established in 1874 by 21 countries. The
United States played an integral role in the UPU's creation and, since
that time, the United States has actively participated in all phases of
the UPU's work. The United States is a party to the current Constitution
of the UPU--which was adopted in 1964--and intends to continue to
participate fully in and financially contribute to the UPU, as provided
in Article 21 of the UPU Constitution. As a member country of the UPU,
the United States recognizes the importance of this long-standing
organization and is proud of the United States' unbroken record of
participation in it.
The Congress has provided that the Secretary of State (Secretary), in
concluding postal treaties, conventions, or other international
agreements, shall, to the maximum extent practicable, take measures to
encourage governments of other countries to make available to the United
States Postal Service (USPS) and private companies a range of
nondiscriminatory customs procedures that will fully meet the needs of
all types of American shippers (39 U.S.C. 407(e)(3)).
The Congress has likewise directed that responsible officials shall
apply the customs laws of the United States and all other laws relating
to importation or exportation of goods in the same manner to shipments
of goods that are competitive products of the USPS and to similar
shipments by private companies (39 U.S.C. 407(e)(2)).
It is the policy of the United States to promote and encourage the
development of an efficient and competitive global system that provides
for fair and nondiscriminatory postal rates.
(b) It is in the interest of the United States to:
(i) promote and encourage communications between peoples by efficient
operation of international postal services and other international delivery
services for cultural, social, and economic purposes (39 U.S.C. 407(a)(1));
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(ii) promote and encourage unrestricted and undistorted competition in the
provision of international postal services and other international delivery
services, except where provision of such services by private companies may
be prohibited by the laws of the United States (39 U.S.C. 407(a)(2));
(iii) promote and encourage a clear distinction between governmental and
operational responsibilities with respect to the provision of international
postal services and other international delivery services by the Government
of the United States and by intergovernmental organizations of which the
United States is a member (39 U.S.C. 407(a)(3)); and
(iv) participate in multilateral and bilateral agreements with other
countries to accomplish these objectives (39 U.S.C. 407(a)(4)).
(c) Some current international postal practices in the UPU do not
align with United States economic and national security interests:
(i) UPU terminal dues, in many cases, are less than comparable domestic
postage rates. As a result:
(A) the United States, along with other member countries of the UPU, is
in many cases not fully reimbursed by the foreign postal operator for the
cost of delivering foreign-origin letter post items, which can result in
substantial preferences for foreign mailers relative to domestic mailers;
(B) the current terminal dues rates undermine the goal of unrestricted
and undistorted competition in cross-border delivery services because they
disadvantage non-postal operators seeking to offer competing collection and
outward transportation services for goods covered by terminal dues in
foreign markets; and
(C) the current system of terminal dues distorts the flow of small
packages around the world by incentivizing the shipping of goods from
foreign countries that benefit from artificially low reimbursement rates.
(ii) The UPU has not done enough to reorient international mail to achieve
a clear distinction between documents and goods. Without such a
distinction, it is difficult to achieve essential pricing reforms or to
ensure that customs requirements, including provision of electronic customs
data for goods, are met. Under the current system, foreign postal operators
do not uniformly furnish advance electronic customs data that are needed to
enhance targeting and risk management for national security and to
facilitate importation and customs clearance. My Administration's
Initiative to Stop Opioids Abuse and Reduce Drug Supply and Demand,
launched in March of this year, requires accurate advance electronic
customs data for 90 percent of all international mail shipments that
contain goods and consignment shipments within 3 years, so that the
Department of Homeland Security can better detect and flag high-risk
shipments.
(d) It shall be the policy of the executive branch to support
efforts that further the policies in this memorandum, including
supporting a system of unrestricted and undistorted competition between
United States and foreign merchants. Such efforts include:
(i) ensuring that rates charged for delivery of foreign-origin mail
containing goods do not favor foreign mailers over domestic mailers;
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(ii) setting rates charged for delivery of foreign- origin mail in a manner
that does not favor postal operators over non-postal operators; and
(iii) ensuring the collection of advance electronic customs data.
Sec. 3. Relations with the UPU. (a) The United States must seek reforms
to the UPU that promote the policies outlined in this memorandum. Such
reforms shall provide for:
(i) a system of fair and nondiscriminatory rates for goods that promotes
unrestricted and undistorted competition; and
(ii) terminal dues rates that:
(A) fully reimburse the USPS for costs to the same extent as domestic
rates for comparable services;
(B) avoid a preference for inbound foreign small packages containing
goods that favors foreign mailers over domestic mailers; and
(C) avoid a preference for inbound foreign small packages containing
goods that favors postal operators over private-sector entities providing
transportation services.
(b) If negotiations at the UPU's September 2018 Second Extraordinary
Congress in Ethiopia fail to yield reforms that satisfy the criteria set
forth in subsection (a) of this section, the United States will consider
taking any appropriate actions to ensure that rates for the delivery of
inbound foreign packages satisfy those criteria, consistent with
applicable law.
Sec. 4. Actions by the Secretary. (a) The Secretary shall notify the
Director General of the UPU of the policies and intentions of the United
States described in this memorandum.
(b) The Secretary or his designee shall, consistent with 39 U.S.C.
407(b)(1), seek agreement on future Convention texts that comport with
the policies of this memorandum in meetings of the UPU, including at the
September 2018 Extraordinary Congress.
(c) No later than November 1, 2018, the Secretary shall submit to
the President a report summarizing the steps being taken to implement
this memorandum. If the Secretary determines that sufficient progress on
reforms to promote compatibility of the Acts of the UPU with the policy
of this memorandum is not being achieved, the Secretary shall include
recommendations for future action, including the possibility of adopting
self-declared rates.
Sec. 5. General Provisions. (a) Nothing in this memorandum shall be
construed to impair or otherwise affect:
(i) the authority granted by law to an executive department or agency, or
the head thereof; or
(ii) the functions of the Director of the Office of Management and Budget
relating to budgetary, administrative, or legislative proposals.
(b) This memorandum shall be implemented consistent with applicable
law and subject to the availability of appropriations.
(c) This memorandum is not intended to, and does not, create any
right or benefit, substantive or procedural, enforceable at law or in
equity by any party against the United States, its departments,
agencies, or entities, its officers, employees, or agents, or any other
person.
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(d) The Secretary is authorized and directed to publish this
memorandum in the Federal Register.
DONALD J. TRUMP
THE WHITE HOUSE,
Washington, August 23, 2018.
Memorandum of August 31, 2018
Delegation of Authorities Under the Reinforcing Education Accountability
in Development Act
Memorandum for the Secretary of State [and] the Administrator of the
United States Agency for International Development
By the authority vested in me as President by the Constitution and the
laws of the United States of America, including section 301 of title 3,
United States Code, I hereby:
(1) delegate to the Secretary of State the functions and authorities
vested in the President by sections 4, 6, and 7 of the Reinforcing
Education Accountability in Development (READ) Act, (Div. A, Public Law
115-56); and
(2) delegate to the Administrator of the United States Agency for
International Development the functions and authorities vested in the
President by section 5(c) of the READ Act.
The delegations in this memorandum shall apply to any provisions of any
future public laws that are the same or substantially the same as the
provisions referenced in this memorandum. The Secretary of State or the
Administrator of the United States Agency for International Development,
as appropriate, may redelegate the functions delegated by this
memorandum to the extent authorized by law.
The Secretary of State is authorized and directed to publish this
memorandum in the Federal Register.
DONALD J. TRUMP
THE WHITE HOUSE,
Washington, August 31, 2018.
Notice of August 31, 2018
Notice of Intention To Enter Into a Trade Agreement
Consistent with section 106(a)(1)(A) of the Bipartisan Congressional
Trade Priorities and Accountability Act of 2015 (Public Law 114-26,
Title I) (the ``Act''), I have notified the Congress of my intention to
enter into a trade
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agreement with Mexico--and with Canada if it is willing, in a timely
manner, to meet the high standards for free, fair, and reciprocal trade
contained therein.
Consistent with section 106(a)(1)(A) of the Act, this notice shall be
published in the Federal Register.
DONALD J. TRUMP
THE WHITE HOUSE,
August 31, 2018.
Notice of September 10, 2018
Continuation of the National Emergency With Respect to Certain Terrorist
Attacks
Consistent with section 202(d) of the National Emergencies Act, 50
U.S.C. 1622(d), I am continuing for 1 year the national emergency
previously declared on September 14, 2001, in Proclamation 7463, with
respect to the terrorist attacks of September 11, 2001, and the
continuing and immediate threat of further attacks on the United States.
Because the terrorist threat continues, the national emergency declared
on September 14, 2001, and the powers and authorities adopted to deal
with that emergency must continue in effect beyond September 14, 2018.
Therefore, I am continuing in effect for an additional year the national
emergency declared on September 14, 2001, in response to certain
terrorist attacks.
This notice shall be published in the Federal Register and transmitted
to the Congress.
DONALD J. TRUMP
THE WHITE HOUSE,
September 10, 2018.
Presidential Determination No. 2018-11 of September 10, 2018
Continuation of the Exercise of Certain Authorities Under the Trading
With the Enemy Act
Memorandum for the Secretary of State [and] the Secretary of the
Treasury
Under section 101(b) of Public Law 95-223 (91 Stat. 1625; 50 U.S.C. 4305
note), and a previous determination on September 8, 2017 (82 FR 42927,
September 13, 2017), the exercise of certain authorities under the
Trading With the Enemy Act is scheduled to expire on September 14, 2018.
I hereby determine that the continuation of the exercise of those
authorities with respect to Cuba for 1 year is in the national interest
of the United States.
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Therefore, consistent with the authority vested in me by section 101(b)
of Public Law 95-223, I continue for 1 year, until September 14, 2019,
the exercise of those authorities with respect to Cuba, as implemented
by the Cuban Assets Control Regulations, 31 C.F.R. part 515.
The Secretary of the Treasury is authorized and directed to publish this
determination in the Federal Register.
DONALD J. TRUMP
THE WHITE HOUSE,
Washington, September 10, 2018.
Memorandum of September 10, 2018
Delegation of Authority Under Section 1290(b) of the John S. McCain
National Defense Authorization Act for Fiscal Year 2019
Memorandum for the Secretary of State[,] the Secretary of Defense[, and]
the Director of National Intelligence
By the authority vested in me as President by the Constitution and the
laws of the United States of America, including section 301 of title 3,
United States Code, I hereby delegate to the Secretary of State, the
Secretary of Defense, and the Director of National Intelligence the
authority to provide the appropriate briefings to the Congress as
required by section 1290(b) of the John S. McCain National Defense
Authorization Act for Fiscal Year 2019 (Public Law 115-232).
The Secretary of State is authorized and directed to publish this
memorandum in the Federal Register.
DONALD J. TRUMP
THE WHITE HOUSE,
Washington, September 10, 2018.
Presidential Determination No. 2018-12 of September 11, 2018
Presidential Determination on Major Drug Transit or Major Illicit Drug
Producing Countries for Fiscal Year 2019
Memorandum for the Secretary of State
By the authority vested in me as President by the Constitution and the
laws of the United States, including section 706(1) of the Foreign
Relations Authorization Act, Fiscal Year 2003 (Public Law 107-228)
(FRAA), I hereby identify the following countries as major drug transit
or major illicit drug producing countries: Afghanistan, The Bahamas,
Belize, Bolivia, Burma,
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Colombia, Costa Rica, Dominican Republic, Ecuador, El Salvador,
Guatemala, Haiti, Honduras, India, Jamaica, Laos, Mexico, Nicaragua,
Pakistan, Panama, Peru, and Venezuela.
A country's presence on the foregoing list is not necessarily a
reflection of its government's counternarcotics efforts or level of
cooperation with the United States. Consistent with the statutory
definition of a major drug transit or drug producing country set forth
in section 48l(e)(2) and (5) of the Foreign Assistance Act of 1961, as
amended (FAA), the reason countries are placed on the list is the
combination of geographic, commercial, and economic factors that allow
drugs to transit or be produced, even if a government has engaged in
robust and diligent narcotics control measures.
Pursuant to section 706(2)(A) of the FRAA, I hereby designate Bolivia
and Venezuela as countries that have failed demonstrably during the
previous 12 months to adhere to their obligations under international
counternarcotics agreements and to take the measures required by section
489(a)(1) of the FAA. Included with this determination are
justifications for these designations, as required by section 706(2)(B)
of the FRAA. I have also determined, in accordance with provisions of
section 706(3)(A) of the FRAA, that support for programs to aid the
promotion of democracy in Venezuela are vital to the national interests
of the United States.
Combatting the ongoing United States opioid epidemic is one of my
Administration's most urgent priorities. The Consolidated Appropriations
Act of 2018, which I signed into law this spring, dedicated nearly $4
billion in additional funding to confront this national crisis. My
Administration is committed to addressing all factors fueling this drug
crisis, which is devastating communities across America, including steps
to curb over-prescription, expand access to treatment and recovery
programs, improve public education programs to prevent illicit drug use
before it begins, and to strengthening domestic drug enforcement at our
borders and throughout our Nation. Alongside these massive and historic
United States efforts, I expect the governments of countries where
illicit drugs originate and through which they transit to similarly
strengthen their commitments to reduce dangerous drug production and
trafficking.
In this respect, I am deeply concerned that illicit drug crops have
expanded over successive years in Colombia, Mexico, and Afghanistan, and
are now at record levels. Drug production and trafficking in these three
countries directly affect United States national interests and the
health and safety of American citizens. Heroin originating from Mexico
and cocaine from Colombia are claiming thousands of lives annually in
the United States. Afghanistan's illicit opium economy promotes
corruption, funds the Taliban, and undermines that country's security,
which thousands of United States service men and women help defend.
Despite the efforts of law enforcement and security forces, these
countries are falling behind in the fight to eradicate illicit crops and
reduce drug production and trafficking. These governments must redouble
their efforts to rise to the challenge posed by the criminal
organizations producing and trafficking these drugs, and achieve greater
progress over the coming year in stopping and reversing illicit drug
production and trafficking. The United States will continue its strong
support for international efforts against drug production and
trafficking, as well as to strengthen prevention and treatment efforts
in the
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United States. The urgency of our national drug epidemic requires
significant and measurable results immediately, in the coming year and
in the future.
You are authorized and directed to submit this designation, with the
Bolivia and Venezuela memoranda of justification, under section 706 of
the FRAA, to the Congress, and publish it in the Federal Register.
DONALD J. TRUMP
THE WHITE HOUSE,
Washington, September 11, 2018.
Notice of September 19, 2018
Continuation of the National Emergency With Respect to Persons Who
Commit, Threaten to Commit, or Support Terrorism
On September 23, 2001, by Executive Order 13224, the President declared
a national emergency with respect to persons who commit, threaten to
commit, or support terrorism, pursuant to the International Emergency
Economic Powers Act (50 U.S.C. 1701-1706) to deal with the unusual and
extraordinary threat to the national security, foreign policy, and
economy of the United States constituted by grave acts of terrorism and
threats of terrorism committed by foreign terrorists, including the
terrorist attacks on September 11, 2001, in New York and Pennsylvania
and against the Pentagon, and the continuing and immediate threat of
further attacks against United States nationals or the United States.
The actions of persons who commit, threaten to commit, or support
terrorism continue to pose an unusual and extraordinary threat to the
national security, foreign policy, and economy of the United States. For
this reason, the national emergency declared in Executive Order 13224 of
September 23, 2001, and the measures adopted on that date to deal with
that emergency, must continue in effect beyond September 23, 2018.
Therefore, in accordance with section 202(d) of the National Emergencies
Act (50 U.S.C. 1622(d)), I am continuing for 1 year the national
emergency with respect to persons who commit, threaten to commit, or
support terrorism declared in Executive Order 13224.
This notice shall be published in the Federal Register and transmitted
to the Congress.
DONALD J. TRUMP
THE WHITE HOUSE,
September 19, 2018.
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Presidential Determination No. 2018-13 of September 28, 2018
Presidential Determination With Respect to the Child Soldiers Prevention
Act of 2008
Memorandum for the Secretary of State
Pursuant to section 404 of the Child Soldiers Prevention Act of 2008 (22
U.S.C. 2370c-1) (CSPA), I hereby determine as follows:
It is in the national interest of the United States to waive the
application of the prohibition in section 404(a) of the CSPA with
respect to Iraq, Mali, Niger, and Nigeria; to waive the application of
the prohibition in section 404(a) of the CSPA with respect to Somalia to
allow for the provision of International Military Education and Training
assistance, Peacekeeping Operations (PKO) assistance, and support
provided pursuant to 10 U.S.C. 333, to the extent the CSPA would
restrict such assistance or support; to waive the application of the
prohibition in section 404(a) of the CSPA with respect to South Sudan to
allow for PKO assistance, to the extent the CSPA would restrict such
assistance or support; and to waive the application of the prohibition
in section 404(a) of the CSPA with respect to Yemen to allow for PKO
assistance, to the extent the CSPA would restrict such assistance or
support. Accordingly, I hereby waive such applications of section 404(a)
of the CSPA.
You are authorized and directed to submit this determination to the
Congress, along with the Memorandum of Justification, and to publish the
determination in the Federal Register.
DONALD J. TRUMP
THE WHITE HOUSE,
Washington, September 28, 2018.
Presidential Determination No. 2019-01 of October 4, 2018
Presidential Determination on Refugee Admissions for Fiscal Year 2019
Memorandum for the Secretary of State
By the authority vested in me as President by the Constitution and the
laws of the United States, in accordance with section 207 of the
Immigration and Nationality Act (the ``Act'') (8 U.S.C. 1157), after
appropriate consultations with the Congress, and consistent with the
Report on Proposed Refugee Admissions for Fiscal Year 2019 submitted to
the Congress on September 17, 2018, I hereby determine and authorize as
follows:
The admission of up to 30,000 refugees to the United States during
Fiscal Year (FY) 2019 is justified by humanitarian concerns or is
otherwise in the national interest. This number includes persons
admitted to the United States during FY 2019 with Federal refugee
resettlement assistance under the Amerasian immigrant admissions
program, as provided below.
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The admissions shall be allocated among refugees of special humanitarian
concern to the United States in accordance with the following regional
allocations:
Africa....................................... 11,000
East Asia.................................... 4,000
Europe and Central Asia...................... 3,000
Latin America/Caribbean...................... 3,000
Near East/South Asia......................... 9,000
The number of admissions allocated to the East Asia region shall include
persons admitted to the United States during FY 2019 with Federal
refugee resettlement assistance under section 584 of the Foreign
Operations, Export Financing, and Related Programs Appropriations Act of
1988, as contained in section 101(e) of Public Law 100-202 (Amerasian
immigrants and their family members).
Additionally, you are authorized, following notification of the
appropriate committees of the Congress, to transfer unused admissions
allocated to a region to one or more other regions, if greater
admissions are needed for such region or regions.
Consistent with section 2(b)(2) of the Migration and Refugee Assistance
Act of 1962 (22 U.S.C. 2601(b)), I hereby determine that assistance to
or on behalf of persons applying for admission to the United States as
part of the overseas refugee admissions program will contribute to the
foreign policy interests of the United States, and I accordingly
designate such persons for this purpose.
Consistent with section 101(a)(42) of the Act (8 U.S.C. 1101 (a)(42)),
and after appropriate consultation with the Congress, I also specify
that, for FY 2019, the following persons may, if otherwise qualified, be
considered refugees for the purpose of admission to the United States
within their countries of nationality or habitual residence:
a. persons in Cuba
b. persons in Eurasia and the Baltics
c. persons in Iraq
d. persons in Honduras, Guatemala, and El Salvador
e. persons identified by a United States Embassy in any location, in
exceptional circumstances.
You are authorized and directed to publish this determination in the
Federal Register.
DONALD J. TRUMP
THE WHITE HOUSE,
Washington, October 4, 2018.
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Presidential Determination No. 2019-02 of October 5, 2018
Presidential Determination Pursuant to Section 303 of the Defense
Production Act of 1950, as Amended
Memorandum for the Secretary of Defense
By the authority vested in me as President by the Constitution and the
laws of the United States of America, including section 303 of the
Defense Production Act of 1950, as amended (the ``Act'') (50 U.S.C.
4533), I hereby determine, pursuant to section 303(a)(5) of the Act,
that the development of and the purchase of equipment and materials
needed for alane fuel cells are essential to the national defense.
Without Presidential action under section 303 of the Act, United States
industry cannot reasonably be expected to provide the capability for the
production of alane fuel cells adequately and in a timely manner.
Further, purchases, purchase commitments, or other action pursuant to
section 303 of the Act are the most cost effective, expedient, and
practical alternative method for meeting the need for this critical
capability.
You are authorized and directed to publish this memorandum in the
Federal Register.
DONALD J. TRUMP
THE WHITE HOUSE,
Washington, October 5, 2018.
Presidential Determination No. 2019-03 of October 5, 2018
Presidential Determination Pursuant to Section 303 of the Defense
Production Act of 1950, as Amended
Memorandum for the Secretary of Defense
By the authority vested in me as President by the Constitution and the
laws of the United States of America, including section 303 of the
Defense Production Act of 1950, as amended (the ``Act'') (50 U.S.C.
4533), I hereby determine, pursuant to section 303(a)(5) of the Act,
that the development of and the purchase of equipment and materials
needed for Lithium Sea-Water batteries are essential to the national
defense.
Without Presidential action under section 303 of the Act, United States
industry cannot reasonably be expected to provide the capability for the
production of Lithium Sea-Water batteries adequately and in a timely
manner. Further, purchases, purchase commitments, or other action
pursuant to section 303 of the Act are the most cost effective,
expedient, and practical alternative method for meeting the need for
this critical capability.
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You are authorized and directed to publish this memorandum in the
Federal Register.
DONALD J. TRUMP
THE WHITE HOUSE,
Washington, October 5, 2018.
Memorandum of October 16, 2018
Delegation of Authority Under Section 1604(b) of the John S. McCain
National Defense Authorization Act for Fiscal Year 2019
Memorandum for the Secretary of Defense [and] the Secretary of Commerce
By the authority vested in me as President by the Constitution and the
laws of the United States of America, including section 301 of title 3,
United States Code, I hereby delegate to the Secretary of Defense and
the Secretary of Commerce the authority to transmit to the Congress the
plan required by section 1604(b) of the John S. McCain National Defense
Authorization Act for Fiscal Year 2019 (Public Law 115-232).
The delegation in this memorandum shall apply to any provision of any
future public law that is the same or substantially the same as the
provision referenced in this memorandum.
The Secretary of Defense is authorized and directed to publish this
memorandum in the Federal Register.
DONALD J. TRUMP
THE WHITE HOUSE,
Washington, October 16, 2018.
Notice of October 17, 2018
Continuation of the National Emergency With Respect to Significant
Narcotics Traffickers Centered in Colombia
On October 21, 1995, by Executive Order 12978, the President declared a
national emergency with respect to significant narcotics traffickers
centered in Colombia, pursuant to the International Emergency Economic
Powers Act (50 U.S.C. 1701-1706) to deal with the unusual and
extraordinary threat to the national security, foreign policy, and
economy of the United States constituted by the actions of significant
narcotics traffickers centered in Colombia and the extreme level of
violence, corruption, and harm such actions cause in the United States
and abroad.
The actions of significant narcotics traffickers centered in Colombia
continue to threaten the national security, foreign policy, and economy
of the
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United States and cause an extreme level of violence, corruption, and
harm in the United States and abroad. For this reason, the national
emergency declared in Executive Order 12978 of October 21, 1995, and the
measures adopted pursuant thereto to deal with that emergency, must
continue in effect beyond October 21, 2018. Therefore, in accordance
with section 202(d) of the National Emergencies Act (50 U.S.C. 1622(d)),
I am continuing for 1 year the national emergency with respect to
significant narcotics traffickers centered in Colombia declared in
Executive Order 12978.
This notice shall be published in the Federal Register and transmitted
to the Congress.
DONALD J. TRUMP
THE WHITE HOUSE,
October 17, 2018.
Memorandum of October 19, 2018
Promoting the Reliable Supply and Delivery of Water in the West
Memorandum for the Secretary of the Interior[,] the Secretary of
Commerce[,] the Secretary of Energy[,] the Secretary of the Army[, and]
the Chair of the Council on Environmental Quality
By the authority vested in me as President by the Constitution and the
laws of the United States of America, I hereby direct the following:
Section 1. Policy. During the 20th Century, the Federal Government
invested enormous resources in water infrastructure throughout the
western United States to reduce flood risks to communities; to provide
reliable water supplies for farms, families, businesses, and fish and
wildlife; and to generate dependable hydropower. Decades of
uncoordinated, piecemeal regulatory actions have diminished the ability
of our Federal infrastructure, however, to deliver water and power in an
efficient, cost-effective way.
Unless addressed, fragmented regulation of water infrastructure will
continue to produce inefficiencies, unnecessary burdens, and conflict
among the Federal Government, States, tribes, and local public agencies
that deliver water to their citizenry. To meet these challenges, the
Secretary of the Interior and the Secretary of Commerce should, to the
extent permitted by law, work together to minimize unnecessary
regulatory burdens and foster more efficient decision-making so that
water projects are better able to meet the demands of their authorized
purposes.
Sec. 2. Streamlining Western Water Infrastructure Regulatory Processes
and Removing Unnecessary Burdens. To address water infrastructure
challenges in the western United States, the Secretary of the Interior
and the Secretary of Commerce shall undertake the following actions:
(a) Within 30 days of the date of this memorandum, the Secretary of
the Interior and the Secretary of Commerce shall:
(i) identify major water infrastructure projects in California for which
the Department of the Interior and the Department of Commerce have joint
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responsibility under the Endangered Species Act of 1973 (ESA) (Public Law
93-205) or individual responsibilities under the National Environmental
Policy Act of 1969 (NEPA) (Public Law 91-190); and
(ii) for each such project, work together to facilitate the designation of
one official to coordinate the agencies' ESA and NEPA compliance
responsibilities. Within the 30-day time period provided by this
subsection, the designated official shall also identify regulations and
procedures that potentially burden the project and develop a proposed plan,
for consideration by the Secretaries, to appropriately suspend, revise, or
rescind any regulations or procedures that unduly burden the project beyond
the degree necessary to protect the public interest or otherwise comply
with the law. For purposes of this memorandum, ``burden'' means to
unnecessarily obstruct, delay, curtail, impede, or otherwise impose
significant costs on the permitting, utilization, transmission, delivery,
or supply of water resources and infrastructure.
(b) Within 40 days of the date of this memorandum, the Secretary of
the Interior and the Secretary of Commerce shall develop a timeline for
completing applicable environmental compliance requirements for projects
identified under section 2(a)(i) of this memorandum. Environmental
compliance requirements shall be completed as expeditiously as possible,
and in accordance with applicable law.
(c) To the maximum extent practicable and consistent with applicable
law, including the authorities granted to the Secretary of the Interior
and the Secretary of Commerce under the Water Infrastructure
Improvements for the Nation Act (Public Law 114-322):
(i) The Secretary of the Interior and the Secretary of Commerce shall
ensure that the ongoing review of the long-term coordinated operations of
the Central Valley Project and the California State Water Project is
completed and an updated Plan of Operations and Record of Decision is
issued.
(ii) The Secretary of the Interior shall issue final biological assessments
for the long-term coordinated operations of the Central Valley Project and
the California State Water Project not later than January 31, 2019.
(iii) The Secretary of the Interior and the Secretary of Commerce shall
ensure the issuance of their respective final biological opinions for the
long-term coordinated operations of the Central Valley Project and the
California State Water Project within 135 days of the deadline provided in
section 2(c)(ii) of this memorandum. To the extent practicable and
consistent with law, these shall be joint opinions.
(iv) The Secretary of the Interior and the Secretary of Commerce shall
complete the joint consultation presently underway for the Klamath
Irrigation Project by August 2019.
(d) The Secretary of the Interior and the Secretary of Commerce
shall provide monthly updates to the Chair of the Council on
Environmental Quality and other components of the Executive Office of
the President, as appropriate, regarding progress in meeting the
established timelines.
Sec. 3. Improve Forecasts of Water Availability. To facilitate greater
use of forecast-based management and use of authorities and capabilities
provided by the Weather Research and Forecasting Innovation Act of 2017
(Public Law 115-25) and other applicable laws, the Secretary of the
Interior and
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the Secretary of Commerce shall convene water experts and resource
managers to develop an action plan to improve the information and
modeling capabilities related to water availability and water
infrastructure projects. The action plan shall be completed by January
2019 and submitted to the Chair of the Council on Environmental Quality.
Sec. 4. Improving Use of Technology to Increase Water Reliability. To
the maximum extent practicable, and pursuant to the Reclamation
Wastewater and Groundwater Study and Facilities Act (Public Law 102-575,
title XVI), the Water Desalination Act of 1996 (Public Law 104-298), and
other applicable laws, the Secretary of the Interior shall direct
appropriate bureaus to promote the expanded use of technology for
improving the accuracy and reliability of water and power deliveries.
This promotion of expanded use should include:
(a) investment in technology and reduction of regulatory burdens to
enable broader scale deployment of desalination technology;
(b) investment in technology and reduction of regulatory burdens to
enable broader scale use of recycled water; and
(c) investment in programs that promote and encourage innovation,
research, and development of technology that improve water management,
using best available science through real-time monitoring of wildlife
and water deliveries.
Sec. 5. Consideration of Locally Developed Plans in Hydroelectric
Projects Licensing. To the extent the Secretary of the Interior and the
Secretary of Commerce participate in Federal Energy Regulatory
Commission licensing activities for hydroelectric projects, and to the
extent permitted by law, the Secretaries shall give appropriate
consideration to any relevant information available to them in locally
developed plans, where consistent with the best available information.
Sec. 6. Streamlining Regulatory Processes and Removing Unnecessary
Burdens on the Columbia River Basin Water Infrastructure. In order to
address water and hydropower operations challenges in the Columbia River
Basin, the Secretary of the Interior, the Secretary of Commerce, the
Secretary of Energy, and the Assistant Secretary of the Army for Civil
Works under the direction of the Secretary of the Army, shall develop a
schedule to complete the Columbia River System Operations Environmental
Impact Statement and the associated Biological Opinion due by 2020. The
schedule shall be submitted to the Chair of the Council on Environmental
Quality within 60 days of the date of this memorandum.
Sec. 7. General Provisions. (a) Nothing in this memorandum shall be
construed to impair or otherwise affect:
(i) the authority granted by law to an executive department or agency, or
the head thereof; or
(ii) the functions of the Director of the Office of Management and Budget
relating to budgetary, administrative, or legislative proposals.
(b) This memorandum shall be implemented consistent with applicable
law and subject to the availability of appropriations.
(c) This memorandum is not intended to, and does not, create any
right or benefit, substantive or procedural, enforceable at law or in
equity by any
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party against the United States, its departments, agencies, or entities,
its officers, employees, or agents, or any other person.
(d) The Secretary of the Interior is hereby authorized and directed
to publish this memorandum in the Federal Register.
DONALD J. TRUMP
THE WHITE HOUSE,
Washington, October 19, 2018.
Notice of October 25, 2018
Continuation of the National Emergency With Respect to the Democratic
Republic of the Congo
On October 27, 2006, by Executive Order 13413, the President declared a
national emergency with respect to the situation in or in relation to
the Democratic Republic of the Congo and pursuant to the International
Emergency Economic Powers Act (50 U.S.C. 1701-1706), ordered related
measures blocking the property of certain persons contributing to the
conflict in that country. The President took this action to deal with
the unusual and extraordinary threat to the foreign policy of the United
States constituted by the situation in or in relation to the Democratic
Republic of the Congo, which has been marked by widespread violence and
atrocities and continues to threaten regional stability. The President
took additional steps to address this national emergency in Executive
Order 13671 of July 8, 2014.
The situation in or in relation to the Democratic Republic of the Congo
continues to pose an unusual and extraordinary threat to the foreign
policy of the United States. For this reason, the national emergency
declared in Executive Order 13413 of October 27, 2006, as amended by
Executive Order 13671 of July 8, 2014, and the measures adopted to deal
with that emergency, must continue in effect beyond October 27, 2018.
Therefore, in accordance with section 202(d) of the National Emergencies
Act (50 U.S.C. 1622(d)), I am continuing for 1 year the national
emergency with respect to the situation in or in relation to the
Democratic Republic of the Congo declared in Executive Order 13413, as
amended by Executive Order 13671.
This notice shall be published in the Federal Register and transmitted
to the Congress.
DONALD J. TRUMP
THE WHITE HOUSE,
October 25, 2018.
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Memorandum of October 25, 2018
Developing a Sustainable Spectrum Strategy for America's Future
Memorandum for the Heads of Executive Departments and Agencies
By the authority vested in me as President by the Constitution and the
laws of the United States of America, it is hereby ordered as follows:
Section 1. Policy. It is the policy of the United States to use
radiofrequency spectrum (spectrum) as efficiently and effectively as
possible to help meet our economic, national security, science, safety,
and other Federal mission goals now and in the future. To best achieve
this policy, the Nation requires a balanced, forward-looking, flexible,
and sustainable approach to spectrum management.
The growth in the availability of mobile wireless broadband connectivity
over the past decade has reshaped the American experience--the way
Americans work, learn, shop, run businesses, transport their families
and goods across the Nation, farm, conduct financial transactions,
consume entertainment, deliver and receive public safety services, and
interact with one another. In the growing digital economy, wireless
technologies expand opportunities to increase economic output of rural
communities and connect them with urban markets, and offer safety
benefits that save lives, prevent injuries, and reduce the cost of
transportation incidents. American companies and institutions rely
heavily on high-speed wireless connections, with increasing demands on
both speed and capacity. Wireless technologies are helping to bring
broadband to rural, unserved, and underserved parts of America.
Spectrum-dependent systems also are indispensable to the performance of
many important United States Government missions. And as a Nation, our
dependence on these airwaves is likely to continue to grow.
As the National Security Strategy of 2017 made clear, access to spectrum
is a critical component of the technological capabilities that enable
economic activity and protect national security. Wireless communications
and associated data applications establish a foundation for high-wage
jobs and national prosperity. While American industry continues to
extract greater and greater value from spectrum, each technological leap
also increases demands on its usage. Those demands have never been
greater than today, with the advent of autonomous vehicles and precision
agriculture, the expansion of commercial space operations, and the
burgeoning Internet of Things signaling a nearly insatiable demand for
spectrum access. Moreover, it is imperative that America be first in
fifth-generation (5G) wireless technologies--wireless technologies
capable of meeting the high-capacity, low-latency, and high-speed
requirements that can unleash innovation broadly across diverse sectors
of the economy and the public sector. Flexible, predictable spectrum
access by the United States Government will help ensure that Federal
users can meet current and future mission requirements for a broad range
of both communications- and non-communications-based systems.
The Nation can and will ensure security and safety through modern
technology. America's national security depends on technological
excellence and the United States Government must continue to have access
to the
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spectrum resources needed to serve the national interest, from
protecting the homeland and managing the national airspace, to
forecasting severe weather and exploring the frontiers of space.
Technological innovation in spectrum usage, moreover, occurs in both the
private and public sectors. Federal agencies must thoughtfully consider
whether and how their spectrum-dependent mission needs might be met more
efficiently and effectively, including through new technology and
ingenuity. The United States Government shall continue to look for
additional opportunities to share spectrum among Federal and non-Federal
entities. The United States Government shall also continue to encourage
investment and adoption by Federal agencies of commercial, dual-use, or
other advanced technologies that meet mission requirements, including 5G
technologies. In doing so, we will take appropriate measures to sustain
the radiofrequency environment in which critical United States
infrastructure and space systems operate.
Sec. 2. Advancing the National Spectrum Strategy. Within 180 days of the
date of this memorandum, and concurrent with development of the National
Spectrum Strategy referred to in section 4 of this memorandum:
(a) Executive departments and agencies (agencies) shall report to
the Secretary of Commerce (Secretary), working through the National
Telecommunications and Information Administration (NTIA), on their
anticipated future spectrum requirements for a time period and in a
format specified by the Secretary. Additionally, agencies shall initiate
a review of their current frequency assignments and quantification of
their spectrum usage in accordance with guidance to be provided by the
Secretary. Reporting of information under this section shall be subject
to existing safeguards protecting classified, sensitive, and proprietary
data. The Secretary may release publicly a summary of information
provided by agencies, to the extent consistent with applicable law.
(b) The Director of the Office of Science and Technology Policy
(OSTP), or the Director's designee, shall submit a report to the
President on emerging technologies and their expected impact on non-
Federal spectrum demand.
(c) The Director of OSTP, or the Director's designee, shall submit a
report to the President on recommendations for research and development
priorities that advance spectrum access and efficiency.
Sec. 3. Within 180 days of the date of this memorandum, and annually
thereafter, the Secretary, working through the NTIA, and in coordination
with the Office of Management and Budget (OMB), OSTP, and the Federal
Communications Commission (FCC), shall submit to the President, through
the Director of the National Economic Council and the Assistant to the
President for National Security Affairs, a report (to be made public to
the extent practicable and consistent with applicable law) on the status
of existing efforts and planned near- to mid-term spectrum repurposing
initiatives.
Sec. 4. Within 270 days of the date of this memorandum, the Secretary,
working through the NTIA, and in consultation with OMB, OSTP, and the
FCC, and other Federal entities, as appropriate, shall submit to the
President, through the Director of the National Economic Council and the
Assistant to the President for National Security Affairs, a long-term
National Spectrum Strategy that includes legislative, regulatory, or
other policy recommendations to:
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(a) increase spectrum access for all users, including on a shared
basis, through transparency of spectrum use and improved cooperation and
collaboration between Federal and non-Federal spectrum stakeholders;
(b) create flexible models for spectrum management, including
standards, incentives, and enforcement mechanisms that promote efficient
and effective spectrum use, including flexible-use spectrum licenses,
while accounting for critical safety and security concerns;
(c) use ongoing research, development, testing, and evaluation to
develop advanced technologies, innovative spectrum-utilization methods,
and spectrum-sharing tools and techniques that increase spectrum access,
efficiency, and effectiveness;
(d) build a secure, automated capability to facilitate assessments
of spectrum use and expedite coordination of shared access among Federal
and non-Federal spectrum stakeholders; and
(e) improve the global competitiveness of United States terrestrial
and space-related industries and augment the mission capabilities of
Federal entities through spectrum policies, domestic regulations, and
leadership in international forums.
Sec. 5. Spectrum Strategy Task Force. The Chief Technology Officer and
the Director of the National Economic Council, or their designees, shall
co-chair a Spectrum Strategy Task Force that shall include
representatives from OMB, OSTP, the National Security Council, the
National Space Council, and the Council of Economic Advisers. The
Spectrum Strategy Task Force shall work with the Secretary and the NTIA
in coordinating implementation of this memorandum. In carrying out its
coordination functions, the Spectrum Strategy Task Force shall consult
with the FCC.
Sec. 6. General Provisions. (a) Nothing in this memorandum shall be
construed to impair or otherwise affect:
(i) the authority granted by law to an executive department or agency, or
the head thereof; or
(ii) the functions of the Director of OMB relating to budgetary,
administrative, or legislative proposals.
(b) Nothing in this memorandum shall be construed to require the
disclosure of classified information, law enforcement sensitive
information, proprietary information, or other information that must be
protected as required by law or in the interests of national security or
public safety.
(c) This memorandum shall be implemented consistent with applicable
law and subject to the availability of appropriations.
(d) This memorandum is not intended to, and does not, create any
right or benefit, substantive or procedural, enforceable at law or in
equity by any party against the United States, its departments,
agencies, or entities, its officers, employees, or agents, or any other
person.
(e) The Presidential Memoranda of June 28, 2010 (Unleashing the
Wireless Broadband Revolution) and June 14, 2013 (Expanding America's
Leadership in Wireless Innovation) are hereby revoked.
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(f) The Secretary is authorized and directed to publish this
memorandum in the Federal Register.
DONALD J. TRUMP
THE WHITE HOUSE,
Washington, October 25, 2018.
Memorandum of October 26, 2018
Delegation of Authority Under Section 1069 of the National Defense
Authorization Act for Fiscal Year 2019
Memorandum for the Secretary of State[,] the Secretary of Defense[,] the
Attorney General[,] the Secretary of Homeland Security[,] the Director
of the Office of Management and Budget[,] the Director of National
Intelligence[,] the Director of the Central Intelligence Agency[, and]
the Director of the Federal Bureau of Investigation
By the authority vested in me as President by the Constitution and the
laws of the United States of America, including section 301 of title 3,
United States Code, I hereby delegate to the Secretary of Defense, in
consultation with the Secretary of State, the Attorney General, the
Secretary of Homeland Security, the Director of the Office of Management
and Budget, the Director of National Intelligence, the Director of the
Central Intelligence Agency, and the Director of the Federal Bureau of
Investigation, the authority to provide the appropriate report on the
effects of cyber-enabled information operations on the national security
of the United States to the Congress as required by section 1069 of the
National Defense Authorization Act for Fiscal Year 2019 (Public Law 115-
232).
The delegation in this memorandum shall apply to any provision of any
future public law that is the same or substantially the same as the
provision referenced in this memorandum.
The Secretary of Defense is authorized and directed to publish this
memorandum in the Federal Register.
DONALD J. TRUMP
THE WHITE HOUSE,
Washington, October 26, 2018.
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Memorandum of October 26, 2018
Delegation of Authority Under Section 3132(d) of the National Defense
Authorization Act for Fiscal Year 2019
Memorandum for the Secretary of Defense[,] the Attorney General[,] the
Secretary of Energy[,] the Secretary of Homeland Security[, and] the
Director of National Intelligence
By the authority vested in me as President by the Constitution and the
laws of the United States of America, including section 301 of title 3,
United States Code, I hereby delegate to the Secretary of Energy, in
coordination with the Secretary of Defense, the Attorney General, the
Secretary of Homeland Security, and the Director of National
Intelligence, the authority to provide the briefing to the Congress
called for by section 3132(d) of the National Defense Authorization Act
for Fiscal Year 2019 (Public Law 115-232).
The delegation in this memorandum shall apply to any provision of any
future public law that is the same or substantially the same as the
provision referenced in this memorandum.
The Secretary of Energy is authorized and directed to publish this
memorandum in the Federal Register.
DONALD J. TRUMP
THE WHITE HOUSE,
Washington, October 26, 2018.
Memorandum of October 26, 2018
Delegation of Authorities Under Section 1294 of the National Defense
Authorization Act for Fiscal Year 2019
Memorandum for the Secretary of State[,] the Secretary of the
Treasury[,] the Secretary of Defense[, and] the Assistant to the
President for National Security Affairs
By the authority vested in me as President by the Constitution and the
laws of the United States of America, including section 301 of title 3,
United States Code, I hereby delegate to the Secretary of State, in
coordination with the Secretary of the Treasury, the Secretary of
Defense, and the Assistant to the President for National Security
Affairs, the functions and authorities vested in the President by
section 1294 of the National Defense Authorization Act for Fiscal Year
2019 (Public Law 115-232).
The delegation in this memorandum shall apply to any provision of any
future public law that is the same or substantially the same as the
provision referenced in this memorandum.
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The Secretary of State is authorized and directed to publish this
memorandum in the Federal Register.
DONALD J. TRUMP
THE WHITE HOUSE,
Washington, October 26, 2018.
Memorandum of October 29, 2018
Delegation of Authority Under Section 1244 of the National Defense
Authorization Act for Fiscal Year 2019
Memorandum for the Secretary of State[,] the Secretary of the
Treasury[,] the Secretary of Defense[,] the Secretary of Commerce[, and]
the Director of National Intelligence
By the authority vested in me as President by the Constitution and the
laws of the United States of America, including section 301 of title 3,
United States Code, I hereby delegate to the Secretary of State, in
coordination with the Secretary of the Treasury, the Secretary of
Defense, the Secretary of Commerce, and the Director of National
Intelligence, the authority to submit to the Congress the certification
required by section 1244 of the National Defense Authorization Act for
Fiscal Year 2019 (Public Law 115-232).
The delegation in this memorandum shall apply to any provision of any
future public law that is the same or substantially the same as the
provision referenced in this memorandum.
The Secretary of State is authorized and directed to publish this
memorandum in the Federal Register.
DONALD J. TRUMP
THE WHITE HOUSE,
Washington, October 29, 2018.
Presidential Determination No. 2019-04 of October 31, 2018
Presidential Determination Pursuant to Section 1245(d)(4)(B) and (C) of
the National Defense Authorization Act for Fiscal Year 2012
Memorandum for the Secretary of State[,] the Secretary of the Treasury[,
and] the Secretary of Energy
By the authority vested in me as President by the Constitution and the
laws of the United States, after carefully considering the reports
submitted to the
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Congress by the Energy Information Administration, including the report
submitted in August 2018, and other relevant factors such as global
economic conditions, increased oil production by certain countries, the
global level of spare petroleum production capacity, and the
availability of strategic reserves, I determine, pursuant to section
1245(d)(4)(B) and (C) of the National Defense Authorization Act for
Fiscal Year 2012, Public Law 112-81, and consistent with prior
determinations, that there is a sufficient supply of petroleum and
petroleum products from countries other than Iran to permit a
significant reduction in the volume of petroleum and petroleum products
purchased from Iran by or through foreign financial institutions.
I will continue to monitor this situation closely.
The Secretary of State is authorized and directed to publish this
determination in the Federal Register.
DONALD J. TRUMP
THE WHITE HOUSE,
Washington, October 31, 2018.
Notice of October 31, 2018
Continuation of the National Emergency With Respect to Sudan
On November 3, 1997, by Executive Order 13067, the President declared a
national emergency with respect to Sudan pursuant to the International
Emergency Economic Powers Act (50 U.S.C. 1701-1706) and took related
steps to deal with the unusual and extraordinary threat to the national
security and foreign policy of the United States posed by the actions
and policies of the Government of Sudan. On April 26, 2006, by Executive
Order 13400, the President determined that the conflict in Sudan's
Darfur region posed an unusual and extraordinary threat to the national
security and foreign policy of the United States, expanded the scope of
the national emergency declared in Executive Order 13067, and ordered
the blocking of property of certain persons connected to the Darfur
region. On October 13, 2006, by Executive Order 13412, the President
took additional steps with respect to the national emergency declared in
Executive Order 13067 and expanded in Executive Order 13400. In
Executive Order 13412, the President also took steps to implement the
Darfur Peace and Accountability Act of 2006 (Public Law 109-344).
On January 13, 2017, by Executive Order 13761, the President found that
positive efforts by the Government of Sudan between July 2016 and
January 2017 improved certain conditions that Executive Orders 13067 and
13412 were intended to address. Given these developments, and in order
to encourage the Government of Sudan to sustain and enhance these
efforts, section 1 of Executive Order 13761 provided that sections 1 and
2 of Executive Order 13067 and the entirety of Executive Order 13412
would be revoked as of July 12, 2017, provided that the criteria in
section 12(b) of Executive Order 13761 had been met.
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On July 11, 2017, by Executive Order 13804, I amended Executive Order
13761, extending until October 12, 2017, the effective date in section 1
of Executive Order 13761. On October 12, 2017, pursuant to Executive
Order 13761, as amended by Executive Order 13804, sections 1 and 2 of
Executive Order 13067 and the entirety of Executive Order 13412 were
revoked.
Despite recent positive developments, the crisis constituted by the
actions and policies of the Government of Sudan that led to the
declaration of a national emergency in Executive Order 13067 of November
3, 1997; the expansion of that emergency in Executive Order 13400 of
April 26, 2006; and with respect to which additional steps were taken in
Executive Order 13412 of October 13, 2006, Executive Order 13761 of
January 13, 2017, and Executive Order 13804 of July 11, 2017, has not
been resolved. These actions and policies continue to pose an unusual
and extraordinary threat to the national security and foreign policy of
the United States. I have, therefore, determined that it is necessary to
continue the national emergency declared in Executive Order 13067, as
expanded by Executive Order 13400, with respect to Sudan.
This notice shall be published in the Federal Register and transmitted
to the Congress.
DONALD J. TRUMP
THE WHITE HOUSE,
October 31, 2018.
Memorandum of November 5, 2018
Delegation of Authority Contained in Condition 23 of the Resolution of
Advice and Consent to Ratification of the Chemical Weapons Convention
Memorandum for the Secretary of State
By the authority vested in me as President by the Constitution and the
laws of the United States of America, including section 301 of title 3,
United States Code, I hereby delegate to the Secretary of State, in
coordination with departments and agencies through the National Security
Presidential Memorandum-4 process, the authority to carry out the
functions assigned to the President by Condition 23 of the United States
Senate's Resolution of Advice and Consent to Ratification of the
Convention on the Prohibition of the Development, Production,
Stockpiling, and Use of Chemical Weapons and on their Destruction.
You are authorized and directed to publish this memorandum in the
Federal Register.
DONALD J. TRUMP
THE WHITE HOUSE,
Washington, November 5, 2018.
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Notice of November 8, 2018
Continuation of the National Emergency With Respect to the Proliferation
of Weapons of Mass Destruction
On November 14, 1994, by Executive Order 12938, the President declared a
national emergency with respect to the unusual and extraordinary threat
to the national security, foreign policy, and economy of the United
States posed by the proliferation of nuclear, biological, and chemical
weapons (weapons of mass destruction) and the means of delivering such
weapons. On July 28, 1998, by Executive Order 13094, the President
amended Executive Order 12938 to respond more effectively to the
worldwide threat of proliferation activities related to weapons of mass
destruction. On June 28, 2005, by Executive Order 13382, the President,
among other things, further amended Executive Order 12938 to improve our
ability to combat proliferation activities related to weapons of mass
destruction. The proliferation of weapons of mass destruction and the
means of delivering them continues to pose an unusual and extraordinary
threat to the national security, foreign policy, and economy of the
United States. For this reason, the national emergency declared in
Executive Order 12938 with respect to the proliferation of weapons of
mass destruction and the means of delivering such weapons must continue
beyond November 14, 2018. Therefore, in accordance with section 202(d)
of the National Emergencies Act (50 U.S.C. 1622(d)), I am continuing for
1 year the national emergency declared in Executive Order 12938, as
amended by Executive Orders 13094 and 13382.
This notice shall be published in the Federal Register and transmitted
to the Congress.
DONALD J. TRUMP
THE WHITE HOUSE,
November 8, 2018.
Notice of November 8, 2018
Continuation of the National Emergency With Respect to Iran
On November 14, 1979, in Executive Order 12170, the President declared a
national emergency with respect to Iran pursuant to the International
Emergency Economic Powers Act (50 U.S.C. 1701-1706) and took related
steps to deal with the unusual and extraordinary threat to the national
security, foreign policy, and economy of the United States constituted
by the situation in Iran.
Our relations with Iran have not yet normalized, and the process of
implementing the agreements with Iran, dated January 19, 1981, is
ongoing. For this reason, the national emergency declared on November
14, 1979, and the measures adopted on that date to deal with that
emergency, must continue in effect beyond November 14, 2018. Therefore,
in accordance with section 202(d) of the National Emergencies Act (50
U.S.C. 1622(d)), I am
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continuing for 1 year the national emergency with respect to Iran
declared in Executive Order 12170.
The emergency declared in Executive Order 12170 is distinct from the
emergency declared in Executive Order 12957 on March 15, 1995. This
renewal, therefore, is distinct from the emergency renewal of March 12,
2018.
This notice shall be published in the Federal Register and transmitted
to the Congress.
DONALD J. TRUMP
THE WHITE HOUSE,
November 8, 2018.
Notice of November 16, 2018
Continuation of the National Emergency With Respect to Burundi
On November 22, 2015, by Executive Order 13712, the President declared a
national emergency to deal with the unusual and extraordinary threat to
the national security and foreign policy of the United States
constituted by the situation in Burundi, which has been marked by the
killing of and violence against civilians, unrest, the incitement of
imminent violence, and significant political repression, and which
threatens the peace, security, and stability of Burundi and the region.
The situation in Burundi continues to pose an unusual and extraordinary
threat to the national security and foreign policy of the United States.
For this reason, the national emergency declared on November 22, 2015,
to deal with that threat must continue in effect beyond November 22,
2018. Therefore, in accordance with section 202(d) of the National
Emergencies Act (50 U.S.C. 1622(d)), I am continuing for 1 year the
national emergency declared in Executive Order 13712.
This notice shall be published in the Federal Register and transmitted
to the Congress.
DONALD J. TRUMP
THE WHITE HOUSE,
November 16, 2018.
Memorandum of November 26, 2018
Delegation of Authorities Under Section 1757 of the National Defense
Authorization Act for Fiscal Year 2019
Memorandum for the Secretary of Commerce
By the authority vested in me as President by the Constitution and the
laws of the United States of America, including section 301 of title 3,
United States Code, I hereby delegate to the Secretary of Commerce the
functions
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and authorities vested in the President by section 1757 of the National
Defense Authorization Act for Fiscal Year 2019 (Public Law 115-232).
The delegation in this memorandum shall apply to any provision of any
future public law that is the same or substantially the same as the
provision referenced in this memorandum.
You are authorized and directed to publish this memorandum in the
Federal Register.
DONALD J. TRUMP
THE WHITE HOUSE,
Washington, November 26, 2018.
Presidential Determination No. 2019-05 of November 29, 2018
Presidential Determination With Respect to the Efforts of Foreign
Governments Regarding Trafficking in Persons
Memorandum for the Secretary of State
Consistent with section 110 of the Trafficking Victims Protection Act of
2000 (22 U.S.C. 7107) (the ``Act''), as amended, I hereby determine as
follows:
As provided for in section 110(d)(1)(A)(i) of the Act, I determine that
the United States will not provide nonhumanitarian, nontrade-related
assistance to the Governments of Belarus, Belize, Bolivia, Burma,
Burundi, China, Comoros, the Republic of the Congo (ROC), the Democratic
Republic of the Congo (DRC), Equatorial Guinea, Gabon, Iran, Laos,
Mauritania, Papua New Guinea (PNG), South Sudan, Turkmenistan, and
Venezuela for Fiscal Year (FY) 2019 until such governments comply with
the minimum standards or make significant efforts to bring themselves
into compliance with the Act.
As provided for in section 110(d)(1)(A)(ii) of the Act, I determine that
the United States will not provide nonhumanitarian, nontrade-related
assistance to, or allow funding for participation in educational and
cultural exchange programs by officials or employees of, the Governments
of Eritrea, the Democratic People's Republic of Korea (DPRK), Russia,
and Syria for FY 2019 until such governments comply with the Act's
minimum standards or make significant efforts to bring themselves into
compliance with the Act.
As provided for in section 110(d)(1)(B) of the Act, I hereby instruct
the United States Executive Director of each multilateral development
bank, as defined in the Act, and of the International Monetary Fund to
vote against and use best efforts to deny any loan or other utilization
of the funds of the respective institution (other than for humanitarian
assistance; for trade-related assistance; or for development assistance
that directly addresses basic human needs, is not administered by the
government of such country, and confers no benefit to that government)
for the Governments of Bolivia,
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Burma, Burundi, China, Comoros, ROC, DRC, DPRK, Equatorial Guinea,
Gabon, Iran, Laos, Mauritania, Russia, South Sudan, Syria, and Venezuela
for FY 2019 until such governments comply with the minimum standards or
make significant efforts to bring themselves into compliance with the
Act.
Consistent with section 110(d)(4) of the Act, I determine that a partial
waiver to allow International Military Education and Training (IMET),
Foreign Military Financing (FMF), and Foreign Military Sales (FMS)
related to FMF with respect to Belize would promote the purposes of the
Act or is otherwise in the national interest of the United States;
Consistent with section 110(d)(4) of the Act, I determine that a partial
waiver to allow assistance described in section 110(d)(1)(A)(i) of the
Act with respect to PNG--with the exception of Peacekeeping Operations
(PKO), FMS not related to FMF, and Excess Defense Articles (EDA)--would
promote the purposes of the Act or is otherwise in the national interest
of the United States;
Consistent with section 110(d)(4) of the Act, I determine that a partial
waiver with respect to Eritrea to allow funding for educational and
cultural exchange programs described in section 110(d)(1)(A)(ii) of the
Act, and a partial waiver to allow assistance described in section
110(d)(1)(A)(ii) of the Act with respect to Eritrea--with the exception
of FMF, FMS, IMET, EDA, and PKO--would promote the purposes of the Act
or is otherwise in the national interest of the United States;
Consistent with section 110(d)(4) of the Act, I determine that the
provision of all programs, projects, and activities described in section
110(d)(1)(A)(i) of the Act to the Governments of Belarus and
Turkmenistan would promote the purposes of the Act or is otherwise in
the national interest of the United States; and
Consistent with section 110(d)(4) of the Act, I determine that providing
assistance described in section 110(d)(1)(B) of the Act to Belarus,
Belize, Eritrea, PNG, and Turkmenistan would promote the purposes of the
Act or is otherwise in the national interest of the United States.
You are authorized and directed to submit this determination, the
certification required by section 110(e) of the Act, and the Department
of State's Memorandum of Justification, on which I have relied, to the
Congress, and to publish the determination in the Federal Register.
DONALD J. TRUMP
THE WHITE HOUSE,
Washington, November 29, 2018.
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Memorandum of November 29, 2018
Delegation of Authority Under Section 614(a)(1) of the Foreign
Assistance Act of 1961
Memorandum for the Secretary of State
By the authority vested in me as President by the Constitution and the
laws of the United States of America, including section 301 of title 3,
United States Code, and subject to fulfilling the requirements of
section 614(a)(3) of the Foreign Assistance Act of 1961 (FAA), I hereby
delegate to you the authority under section 614(a)(1) of the FAA to
determine whether it is important to the security interests of the
United States to use up to $1.3 million in International Military
Education and Training (IMET) funds to furnish assistance to Thailand
without regard to any other provision of law within the purview of
section 614(a)(1) of the FAA.
You are authorized and directed to publish this memorandum in the
Federal Register.
DONALD J. TRUMP
THE WHITE HOUSE,
Washington, November 29, 2018.
Presidential Determination No. 2019-06 of December 7, 2018
Suspension of Limitations Under the Jerusalem Embassy Act
Memorandum for the Secretary of State
By the authority vested in me as President by the Constitution and the
laws of the United States, including section 7(a) of the Jerusalem
Embassy Act of 1995 (Public Law 104-45) (the ``Act''), I hereby
determine that it is necessary, in order to protect the national
security interests of the United States, to suspend for a period of 6
months the limitations set forth in sections 3(b) and 7(b) of the Act.
You are authorized and directed to transmit this determination,
accompanied by a report in accordance with section 7(a) of the Act, to
the Congress and to publish this determination in the Federal Register.
The suspension set forth in this determination shall take effect after
you transmit this determination and the accompanying report to the
Congress.
DONALD J. TRUMP
THE WHITE HOUSE,
Washington, December 7, 2018.
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Notice of December 18, 2018
Continuation of the National Emergency With Respect to Serious Human
Rights Abuse and Corruption
On December 20, 2017, by Executive Order 13818, the President declared a
national emergency with respect to serious human rights abuse and
corruption around the world and, pursuant to the International Emergency
Economic Powers Act (50 U.S.C. 1701 et seq.), took related steps to deal
with the unusual and extraordinary threat to the national security,
foreign policy, and economy of the United States.
The prevalence and severity of human rights abuse and corruption that
have their source, in whole or in substantial part, outside the United
States, continue to pose an unusual and extraordinary threat to the
national security, foreign policy, and economy of the United States. For
this reason, the national emergency declared on December 20, 2017, must
continue in effect beyond December 20, 2018. Therefore, in accordance
with section 202(d) of the National Emergencies Act (50 U.S.C. 1622(d)),
I am continuing for 1 year the national emergency declared in Executive
Order 13818 with respect to serious human rights abuse and corruption.
This notice shall be published in the Federal Register and transmitted
to the Congress.
DONALD J. TRUMP
THE WHITE HOUSE,
December 18, 2018.
Memorandum of December 18, 2018
Establishment of United States Space Command as a Unified Combatant
Command
Memorandum for the Secretary of Defense
Pursuant to my authority as the Commander in Chief and under section 161
of title 10, United States Code, and in consultation with the Secretary
of Defense and the Chairman of the Joint Chiefs of Staff, I direct the
establishment, consistent with United States law, of United States Space
Command as a functional Unified Combatant Command. I also direct the
Secretary of Defense to recommend officers for my nomination and Senate
confirmation as Commander and Deputy Commander of the new United States
Space Command.
I assign to United States Space Command: (1) all the general
responsibilities of a Unified Combatant Command; (2) the space-related
responsibilities previously assigned to the Commander, United States
Strategic Command; and (3) the responsibilities of Joint Force Provider
and Joint Force Trainer for Space Operations Forces. The comprehensive
list of authorities and responsibilities for United States Space Command
will be included in the next update to the Unified Command Plan.
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Consistent with section 161(b)(2) of title 10, United States Code, and
section 301 of title 3, United States Code, you are directed to notify
the Congress on my behalf.
You are authorized and directed to publish this memorandum in the
Federal Register.
DONALD J. TRUMP
THE WHITE HOUSE,
Washington, December 18, 2018.
Memorandum of December 21, 2018
Delegation of Functions and Authorities Under Section 1238 of the FAA
Reauthorization Act of 2018
Memorandum for the Secretary of State [and] the Secretary of Homeland
Security
By the authority vested in me as President by the Constitution and the
laws of the United States of America, including section 301 of title 3,
United States Code, I hereby:
(1) delegate to the Secretary of State the functions and authorities
vested in the President by sections 1238(a)(1)(A)-(B) of the FAA
Reauthorization Act of 2018 (Public Law 115-254); and
(2) delegate to the Secretary of Homeland Security the functions and
authorities vested in the President by sections 1238(a)(1)(C)-(H) of the
FAA Reauthorization Act of 2018.
The delegations in this memorandum shall apply to any provisions of any
future public law that are the same or substantially the same as the
provisions referenced in this memorandum. The Secretary of State and the
Secretary of Homeland Security may redelegate within their departments
the functions and authorities delegated by this memorandum to the extent
authorized by law.
The Secretary of State is authorized and directed to publish this
memorandum in the Federal Register.
DONALD J. TRUMP
THE WHITE HOUSE,
Washington, December 21, 2018.
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Memorandum of December 21, 2018
Delegation of Functions and Authorities Under Section 1245 of the
National Defense Authorization Act for Fiscal Year 2019
Memorandum for the Secretary of State[,] the Secretary of Defense[, and]
the Secretary of Energy
By the authority vested in me as President by the Constitution and the
laws of the United States of America, including section 301 of title 3,
United States Code, I hereby:
(a) delegate to the Secretary of State, in coordination with
departments and agencies through the National Security Presidential
Memorandum-4 process, the functions and authorities vested in the
President by sections 1245(a)(1) and 1245(a)(2) of the National Defense
Authorization Act (NDAA) for Fiscal Year 2019 (Public Law 115-232); and
(b) delegate to the Secretary of Defense, in coordination with
departments and agencies through the National Security Presidential
Memorandum-4 process, the functions and authorities vested in the
President by section 1245(a)(3) of the NDAA for Fiscal Year 2019.
The delegations in this memorandum shall apply to any provisions of any
future public law that are the same or substantially the same as the
provisions referenced in this memorandum.
The Secretary of State is authorized and directed to publish this
memorandum in the Federal Register.
DONALD J. TRUMP
THE WHITE HOUSE,
Washington, December 21, 2018.
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Appendices--Other Presidential Documents
________________________________________________________________________
Editorial note: The following tables include documents issued by the
Executive Office of the President and published in the Federal Register
but not included in title 3 of the Code of Federal Regulations.
________________________________________________________________________
Appendix A--List of Messages to Congress Transmitting Budget Rescissions
and Deferrals
________________________________________________________________________
Date of Message 83 FR
Page
May 8 (Executive Office of the President, Office of Management and
Budget)............................................................22525
June 5 (Executive Office of the President, Office of Management and
Budget, Revision)..................................................27030
________________________________________________________________________
Appendix B--List of Final Rule Documents
________________________________________________________________________
Date 83 FR
Page
Dec. 20, 2017 (Office of Foreign Assets Control, Treasury).........30541
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CHAPTER I--EXECUTIVE OFFICE OF THE PRESIDENT
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100 Standards of conduct........................ 996
101 Public information provisions of the
Administrative Procedures Act........... 996
102 Enforcement of nondiscrimination on the
basis of handicap in programs or
activities conducted by the Executive
Office of the President................. 996
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PART 100_STANDARDS OF CONDUCT--Table of Contents
Authority: 5 U.S.C. 7301.
Source: 64 FR 12881, Mar. 16, 1999, unless otherwise noted.
Sec. 100.1 Ethical conduct standards and financial disclosure regulations.
Employees of the Executive Office of the President are subject to
the executive branch-wide standards of ethical conduct at 5 CFR part
2635, and the executive branch-wide financial disclosure regulations at
5 CFR part 2634.
PART 101_PUBLIC INFORMATION PROVISIONS OF THE ADMINISTRATIVE PROCEDURES ACT--
Table of Contents
Sec.
101.1 Executive Office of the President.
101.2 Office of Management and Budget.
101.4 National Security Council.
101.5 Council on Environmental Quality.
101.6 Office of National Drug Control Policy.
101.7 Office of Science and Technology Policy.
101.8 Office of the United States Trade Representative.
Authority: 5 U.S.C. 552.
Source: 40 FR 8061, Feb. 25, 1975; 55 FR 46067, Nov. 1, 1990, unless
otherwise noted.
Sec. 101.1 Executive Office of the President.
Until further regulations are promulgated, the remainder of the
entities within the Executive Office of the President, to the extent
that 5 U.S.C. 552 is applicable, shall follow the procedures set forth
in the regulations applicable to the Office of Management and Budget (5
CFR Ch. III). Requests for information from these other entities should
be submitted directly to such entity.
Sec. 101.2 Office of Management and Budget.
Freedom of Information regulations for the Office of Management and
Budget appear at 5 CFR Ch. III.
Sec. 101.4 National Security Council.
Freedom of Information regulations for the National Security Council
appear at 32 CFR Ch. XXI.
Sec. 101.5 Council on Environmental Quality.
Freedom of Information regulations for the Council on Environmental
Quality appear at 40 CFR Ch. V.
[42 FR 65131, Dec. 30, 1977]
Sec. 101.6 Office of National Drug Control Policy.
Freedom of Information regulations for the Office of National Drug
Control Policy appear at 21 CFR parts 1400-1499.
[55 FR 46037, Nov. 1, 1990]
Sec. 101.7 Office of Science and Technology Policy.
Freedom of Information regulations for the Office of Science and
Technology Policy appear at 32 CFR part 2402.
[55 FR 46037, Nov. 1, 1990]
Sec. 101.8 Office of the United States Trade Representative.
Freedom of Information regulations for the Office of the United
States Trade Representative appear at 15 CFR part 2004.
[55 FR 46037, Nov. 1, 1990]
PART 102_ENFORCEMENT OF NONDISCRIMINATION ON THE BASIS OF HANDICAP
IN PROGRAMS OR ACTIVITIES CONDUCTED BY THE EXECUTIVE OFFICE
OF THE PRESIDENT--Table of Contents
Sec.
102.101 Purpose.
102.102 Application.
102.103 Definitions.
102.104-102.109 [Reserved]
102.110 Self-evaluation.
102.111 Notice.
102.112-102.129 [Reserved]
102.130 General prohibitions against discrimination.
102.131-102.139 [Reserved]
102.140 Employment.
102.141-102.148 [Reserved]
102.149 Program accessibility: Discrimination prohibited.
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102.150 Program accessibility: Existing facilities.
102.151 Program accessibility: New construction and alterations.
102.152-102.159 [Reserved]
102.160 Communications.
102.161-102.169 [Reserved]
102.170 Compliance procedures.
102.171-102.999 [Reserved]
Authority: 29 U.S.C. 794.
Source: 53 FR 25879, July 8, 1988, unless otherwise noted.
Sec. 102.101 Purpose.
The purpose of this regulation is to effectuate section 119 of the
Rehabilitation, Comprehensive Services, and Developmental Disabilities
Amendments of 1978, which amended section 504 of the Rehabilitation Act
of 1973 to prohibit discrimination on the basis of handicap in programs
or activities conducted by Executive agencies or the United States
Postal Service.
Sec. 102.102 Application.
This regulation (Sec. Sec. 102.101-102.170) applies to all programs
or activities conducted by the agency, except for programs or activities
conducted outside the United States that do not involve individuals with
handicaps in the United States.
Sec. 102.103 Definitions.
For purposes of this regulation, the term--
Agency means, for purposes of this regulation only, the following
entities in the Executive Office of the President: the White House
Office, the Office of the Vice President, the Office of Management and
Budget, the Office of Policy Development, the National Security Council,
the Office of Science and Technology Policy, the Office of the United
States Trade Representative, the Council on Environmental Quality, the
Council of Economic Advisers, the Office of Administration, the Office
of Federal Procurement Policy, and any committee, board, commission, or
similar group established in the Executive Office of the President.
Agency head or head of the agency; as used in Sec. Sec.
102.150(a)(3), 102.160(d) and 102.170 (i) and (j), shall be a three-
member board which will include the Director, Office of Administration,
the head of the Executive Office of the President, agency in which the
issue needing resolution or decision arises and one other agency head
selected by the two other board members. In the event that an issue
needing resolution or decision arises within the Office of
Administration, one of the board members shall be the Director of the
Office of Management and Budget.
Assistant Attorney General means the Assistant Attorney General,
Civil Rights Division, United States Department of Justice.
Auxiliary aids means services or devices that enable persons with
impaired sensory, manual, or speaking skills to have an equal
opportunity to participate in, and enjoy the benefits of, programs or
activities conducted by the agency. For example, auxiliary aids useful
for persons with impaired vision include readers, Brailled materials,
audio recordings, and other similar services and devices. Auxiliary aids
useful for persons with impaired hearing include telephone handset
amplifiers, telephones compatible with hearing aids, telecommunication
devices for deaf persons (TDD's), interpreters, notetakers, written
materials, and other similar services and devices.
Complete complaint means a written statement that contains the
complainant's name and address and describes the agency's alleged
discriminatory action in sufficient detail to inform the agency of the
nature and date of the alleged violation of section 504. It shall be
signed by the complainant or by someone authorized to do so on his or
her behalf. Complaints filed on behalf of classes or third parties shall
describe or identify (by name, if possible) the alleged victims of
discrimination.
Facility means all or any portion of buildings, structures,
equipment, roads, walks, parking lots, rolling stock or other
conveyances, or other real or personal property.
Historic preservation programs means programs conducted by the
agency that have preservation of historic properties as a primary
purpose.
Historic properties means those properties that are listed or
eligible for listing in the National Register of Historic Places or
properties designated as
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historic under a statute of the appropriate State or local government
body.
Individual with handicaps means any person who has a physical or
mental impairment that substantially limits one or more major life
activities, has a record of such an impairment, or is regarded as having
such an impairment.
As used in this definition, the phrase:
(1) Physical or mental impairment includes--
(i) Any physiological disorder or condition, cosmetic disfigurement,
or anatomical loss affecting one or more of the following body systems:
Neurological; musculoskeletal; special sense organs; respiratory,
including speech organs; cardiovascular; reproductive; digestive;
genitourinary; hemic and lymphatic; skin; and endocrine; or
(ii) Any mental or psychological disorder, such as mental
retardation, organic brain syndrome, emotional or mental illness, and
specific learning disabilities. The term ``physical or mental
impairment'' includes, but is not limited to, such diseases and
conditions as orthopedic, visual, speech, and hearing impairments,
cerebral palsy, epilepsy, muscular dystrophy, multiple sclerosis,
cancer, heart disease, diabetes, mental retardation, emotional illness,
and drug addiction and alcoholism.
(2) Major life activities includes functions such as caring for
one's self, performing manual tasks, walking, seeing, hearing, speaking,
breathing, learning, and working.
(3) Has a record of such an impairment means has a history of, or
has been misclassified as having, a mental or physical impairment that
substantially limits one or more major life activities.
(4) Is regarded as having an impairment means--
(i) Has a physical or mental impairment that does not substantially
limit major life activities but is treated by the agency as constituting
such a limitation;
(ii) Has a physical or mental impairment that substantially limits
major life activities only as a result of the attitudes of others toward
such impairment; or
(iii) Has none of the impairments defined in paragraph (1) of this
definition but is treated by the agency as having such an impairment.
Qualified individual with handicaps means--
(1) With respect to preschool, elementary, or secondary education
services provided by the agency, an individual with handicaps who is a
member of a class of persons otherwise entitled by statute, regulation,
or agency policy to receive education services from the agency;
(2) With respect to any other agency program or activity under which
a person is required to perform services or to achieve a level of
accomplishment, an individual with handicaps who meets the essential
eligibility requirements and who can achieve the purpose of the program
or activity without modifications in the program or activity that the
agency can demonstrate would result in a fundamental alteration in its
nature;
(3) With respect to any other program or activity, an individual
with handicaps who meets the essential eligibility requirements for
participation in, or receipt of benefits from, that program or activity;
and
(4) ``Qualified handicapped person'' as that term is defined for
purposes of employment in 29 CFR 1613.702(f), which is made applicable
to this regulation by Sec. 102.140.
Section 504 means section 504 of the Rehabilitation Act of 1973
(Pub. L. 93-112, 87 Stat. 394 (29 U.S.C. 794)), as amended by the
Rehabilitation Act Amendments of 1974 (Pub. L. 93-516, 88 Stat. 1617);
the Rehabilitation, Comprehensive Services, and Developmental
Disabilities Amendments of 1978 (Pub. L. 95-602, 92 Stat. 2955); and the
Rehabilitation Act Amendments of 1986 (Pub. L. 99-506, 100 Stat. 1810).
As used in this regulation, section 504 applies only to programs or
activities conducted by Executive agencies and not to federally assisted
programs.
Substantial impairment means a significant loss of the integrity of
finished materials, design quality, or special character resulting from
a permanent alteration.
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Sec. Sec. 102.104-102.109 [Reserved]
Sec. 102.110 Self-evaluation.
(a) The agency shall, by September 6, 1989, evaluate its current
policies and practices, and the effects thereof, that do not or may not
meet the requirements of this regulation and, to the extent modification
of any such policies and practices is required, the agency shall proceed
to make the necessary modifications.
(b) The agency shall provide an opportunity to interested persons,
including individuals with handicaps or organizations representing
individuals with handicaps, to participate in the self-evaluation
process by submitting comments (both oral and written).
(c) The agency shall, for at least three years following completion
of the self-evaluation, maintain on file and make available for public
inspection:
(1) A description of areas examined and any problems identified; and
(2) A description of any modifications made.
Sec. 102.111 Notice.
The agency shall make available to employees, applicants,
participants, beneficiaries, and other interested persons such
information regarding the provisions of this regulation and its
applicability to the programs or activities conducted by the agency, and
make such information available to them in such manner as the head of
the agency finds necessary to apprise such persons of the protections
against discrimination assured them by section 504 and this regulation.
Sec. Sec. 102.112-102.129 [Reserved]
Sec. 102.130 General prohibitions against discrimination.
(a) No qualified individual with handicaps shall, on the basis of
handicap, be excluded from participation in, be denied the benefits of,
or otherwise be subjected to discrimination under any program or
activity conducted by the agency.
(b)(1) The agency, in providing any aid, benefit, or service, may
not, directly or through contractual, licensing, or other arrangements,
on the basis of handicap--
(i) Deny a qualified individual with handicaps the opportunity to
participate in or benefit from the aid, benefit, or service;
(ii) Afford a qualified individual with handicaps an opportunity to
participate in or benefit from the aid, benefit, or service that is not
equal to that afforded others;
(iii) Provide a qualified individual with handicaps with an aid,
benefit, or service that is not as effective in affording equal
opportunity to obtain the same result, to gain the same benefit, or to
reach the same level of achievement as that provided to others;
(iv) Provide different or separate aid, benefits, or services to
individuals with handicaps or to any class of individuals with handicaps
than is provided to others unless such action is necessary to provide
qualified individuals with handicaps with aid, benefits, or services
that are as effective as those provided to others;
(v) Deny a qualified individual with handicaps the opportunity to
participate as a member of planning or advisory boards;
(vi) Otherwise limit a qualified individual with handicaps in the
enjoyment of any right, privilege, advantage, or opportunity enjoyed by
others receiving the aid, benefit, or service.
(2) The agency may not deny a qualified individual with handicaps
the opportunity to participate in programs or activities that are not
separate or different, despite the existence of permissibly separate or
different programs or activities.
(3) The agency may not, directly or through contractual or other
arrangements, utilize criteria or methods of administration the purpose
or effect of which would--
(i) Subject qualified individuals with handicaps to discrimination
on the basis of handicap; or
(ii) Defeat or substantially impair accomplishment of the objectives
of a program or activity with respect to individuals with handicaps.
(4) The agency may not, in determining the site or location of a
facility, make selections the purpose or effect of which would--
(i) Exclude individuals with handicaps from, deny them the benefits
of,
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or otherwise subject them to discrimination under any program or
activity conducted by the agency; or
(ii) Defeat or substantially impair the accomplishment of the
objectives of a program or activity with respect to individuals with
handicaps.
(5) The agency, in the selection of procurement contractors, may not
use criteria that subject qualified individuals with handicaps to
discrimination on the basis of handicap.
(6) The agency may not administer a licensing or certification
program in a manner that subjects qualified individuals with handicaps
to discrimination on the basis of handicap, nor may the agency establish
requirements for the programs or activities of licensees or certified
entities that subject qualified individuals with handicaps to
discrimination on the basis of handicap. However, the programs or
activities of entities that are licensed or certified by the agency are
not, themselves, covered by this regulation.
(c) The exclusion of nonhandicapped persons from the benefits of a
program limited by Federal statute or Executive order to individuals
with handicaps or the exclusion of a specific class of individuals with
handicaps from a program limited by Federal statute or Executive order
to a different class of individuals with handicaps is not prohibited by
this regulation.
(d) The agency shall administer programs and activities in the most
integrated setting appropriate to the needs of qualified individuals
with handicaps.
Sec. Sec. 102.131-102.139 [Reserved]
Sec. 102.140 Employment.
No qualified individual with handicaps shall, on the basis of
handicap, be subject to discrimination in employment under any program
or activity conducted by the agency. The definitions, requirements, and
procedures of section 501 of the Rehabilitation Act of 1973 (29 U.S.C.
791), as established by the Equal Employment Opportunity Commission in
29 CFR part 1613, shall apply to employment in federally conducted
programs or activities.
Sec. Sec. 102.141-102.148 [Reserved]
Sec. 102.149 Program accessibility: Discrimination prohibited.
Except as otherwise provided in Sec. 102.150, no qualified
individual with handicaps shall, because the agency's facilities are
inaccessible to or unusable by individuals with handicaps, be denied the
benefits of, be excluded from participation in, or otherwise be
subjected to discrimination under any program or activity conducted by
the agency.
Sec. 102.150 Program accessibility: Existing facilities.
(a) General. The agency shall operate each program or activity so
that the program or activity, when viewed in its entirety, is readily
accessible to and usable by individuals with handicaps. This paragraph
does not--
(1) Necessarily require the agency to make each of its existing
facilities accessible to and usable by individuals with handicaps;
(2) In the case of historic preservation programs, require the
agency to take any action that would result in a substantial impairment
of significant historic features of an historic property; or
(3) Require the agency to take any action that it can demonstrate
would result in a fundamental alteration in the nature of a program or
activity or in undue financial and administrative burdens. In those
circumstances where agency personnel believe that the proposed action
would fundamentally alter the program or activity or would result in
undue financial and administrative burdens, the agency has the burden of
proving that compliance with Sec. 102.150(a) would result in such
alteration or burdens. The decision that compliance would result in such
alteration or burdens must be made by the agency head or his or her
designee after considering all agency resources available for use in the
funding and operation of the conducted program or activity, and must be
accompanied by a written statement of the reasons forreaching that
conclusion. If an action would result in such an alteration or such
burdens, the agency shall take any other action that would not result
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in such an alteration or such burdens but would nevertheless ensure that
individuals with handicaps receive the benefits and services of the
program or activity.
(b) Methods--(1) General. The agency may comply with the
requirements of this section through such means as redesign of
equipment, reassignment of services to accessible buildings, assignment
of aides to beneficiaries, home visits, delivery of services at
alternate accessible sites, alteration of existing facilities and
construction of new facilities, use of accessible rolling stock, or any
other methods that result in making its programs or activities readily
accessible to and usable by individuals with handicaps. The agency is
not required to make structural changes in existing facilities where
other methods are effective in achieving compliance with this section.
The agency, in making alterations to existing buildings, shall meet
accessibility requirements to the extent compelled by the Architectural
Barriers Act of 1968, as amended (42 U.S.C. 4151-4157), and any
regulations implementing it. In choosing among available methods for
meeting the requirements of this section, the agency shall give priority
to those methods that offer programs and activities to qualified
individuals with handicaps in the most integrated setting appropriate.
(2) Historic preservation programs. In meeting the requirements of
Sec. 102.150(a) in historic preservation programs, the agency shall
give priority to methods that provide physical access to individuals
with handicaps. In cases where a physical alteration to an historic
property is not required because of Sec. 102.150(a) (2) or (3),
alternative methods of achieving program accessibility include--
(i) Using audio-visual materials and devices to depict those
portions of an historic property that cannot otherwise be made
accessible;
(ii) Assigning persons to guide individuals with handicaps into or
through portions of historic properties that cannot otherwise be made
accessible; or
(iii) Adopting other innovative methods.
(c) Time period for compliance. The agency shall comply with the
obligations established under this section by November 7, 1988, except
that where structural changes in facilities are undertaken, such changes
shall be made by September 6, 1991, but in any event as expeditiously as
possible.
(d) Transition plan. In the event that structural changes to
facilities will be undertaken to achieve program accessibility, the
agency shall develop, by March 6, 1989, a transition plan setting forth
the steps necessary to complete such changes. The agency shall provide
an opportunity to interested persons, including individuals with
handicaps or organizations representing individuals with handicaps, to
participate in the development of the transition plan by submitting
comments (both oral and written). A copy of the transition plan shall be
made available for public inspection. The plan shall, at a minimum--
(1) Identify physical obstacles in the agency's facilities that
limit the accessibility of its programs or activities to individuals
with handicaps;
(2) Describe in detail the methods that will be used to make the
facilities accessible;
(3) Specify the schedule for taking the steps necessary to achieve
compliance with this section and, if the time period of the transition
plan is longer than one year, identify steps that will be taken during
each year of the transition period; and
(4) Indicate the official responsible for implementation of the
plan.
Sec. 102.151 Program accessibility: New construction and alterations.
Each building or part of a building that is constructed or altered
by, on behalf of, or for the use of the agency shall be designed,
constructed, or altered so as to be readily accessible to and usable by
individuals with handicaps. The definitions, requirements, and standards
of the Architectural Barriers Act (42 U.S.C. 4151-4157), as established
in 41 CFR 101-19.600 to 101-19.607, apply to buildings covered by this
section.
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Sec. Sec. 102.152-102.159 [Reserved]
Sec. 102.160 Communications.
(a) The agency shall take appropriate steps to ensure effective
communication with applicants, participants, personnel of other Federal
entities, and members of the public.
(1) The agency shall furnish appropriate auxiliary aids where
necessary to afford an individual with handicaps an equal opportunity to
participate in, and enjoy the benefits of, a program or activity
conducted by the agency.
(i) In determining what type of auxiliary aid is necessary, the
agency shall give primary consideration to the requests of the
individual with handicaps.
(ii) The agency need not provide individually prescribed devices,
readers for personal use or study, or other devices of a personal
nature.
(2) Where the agency communicates with applicants and beneficiaries
by telephone, telecommunication devices for deaf persons (TDD's) or
equally effective telecommunication systems shall be used to communicate
with persons with impaired hearing.
(b) The agency shall ensure that interested persons, including
persons with impaired vision or hearing, can obtain information as to
the existence and location of accessible services, activities, and
facilities.
(c) The agency shall provide signage at a primary entrance to each
of its inaccessible facilities, directing users to a location at which
they can obtain information about accessible facilities. The
international symbol for accessibility shall be used at each primary
entrance of an accessible facility.
(d) This section does not require the agency to take any action that
it can demonstrate would result in a fundamental alteration in the
nature of a program or activity or in undue financial and administrative
burdens. In those circumstances where agency personnel believe that the
proposed action would fundamentally alter the program or activity or
would result in undue financial and administrative burdens, the agency
has the burden of proving that compliance with Sec. 102.160 would
result in such alteration or burdens. The decision that compliance would
result in such alteration or burdens must be made by the agency head or
his or her designee after considering all agency resources available for
use in the funding and operation of the conducted program or activity
and must be accompanied by a written statement of the reasons for
reaching that conclusion. If an action required to comply with this
section would result in such an alteration or such burdens, the agency
shall take any other action that would not result in such an alteration
or such burdens but would nevertheless ensure that, to the maximum
extent possible, individuals with handicaps receive the benefits and
services of the program or activity.
Sec. Sec. 102.161-102.169 [Reserved]
Sec. 102.170 Compliance procedures.
(a) Except as provided in paragraph (b) of this section, this
section applies to all allegations of discrimination on the basis of
handicap in programs and activities conducted by the agency.
(b) The agency shall process complaints alleging violations of
section 504 with respect to employment according to the procedures
established by the Equal Employment Opportunity Commission in 29 CFR
part 1613 pursuant to section 501 of the Rehabilitation Act of 1973 (29
U.S.C. 791).
(c) The Director, Facilities Management, Office of Administration,
Executive Office of the President, shall be responsible for coordinating
implementation of this section. Complaints may be sent to the Director
at the following address: Room 486, Old Executive Office Building, 17th
and Pennsylvania Ave. NW., Washington, DC 20500.
(d) The agency shall accept and investigate all complete complaints
for which it has jurisdiction. All complete complaints must be filed
within 180 days of the alleged act of discrimination. The agency may
extend this time period for good cause.
(e) If the agency receives a complaint over which it does not have
jurisdiction, it shall promptly notify the complainant and shall make
reasonable efforts to refer the complaint to the appropriate Government
entity.
(f) The agency shall notify the Architectural and Transportation
Barriers
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Compliance Board upon receipt of any complaint alleging that a building
or facility that is subject to the Architectural Barriers Act of 1968,
as amended (42 U.S.C. 4151-4157), is not readily accessible to and
usable by individuals with handicaps.
(g) Within 180 days of the receipt of a complete complaint for which
it has jurisdiction, the agency shall notify the complainant of the
results of the investigation in a letter containing--
(1) Findings of fact and conclusions of law;
(2) A description of a remedy for each violation found; and
(3) A notice of the right to appeal.
(h) Appeals of the findings of fact and conclusions of law or
remedies must be filed by the complainant within 90 days of receipt from
the agency of the letter required by Sec. 102.170(g). The agency may
extend this time for good cause.
(i) Timely appeals shall be accepted and processed by the head of
the agency.
(j) The head of the agency shall notify the complainant of the
results of the appeal within 60 days of the receipt of the request. If
the head of the agency determines that additional information is needed
from the complainant, he or she shall have 60 days from the date of
receipt of the additional information to make his or her determination
on the appeal.
(k) The time limits cited in paragraphs (g) and (j) of this section
may be extended with the permission of the Assistant Attorney General.
(l) The agency may delegate its authority for conducting complaint
investigations to other Federal agencies, except that the authority for
making the final determination may not be delegated to another agency.
Sec. Sec. 102.171-102.999 [Reserved]
PARTS 103 199 [RESERVED]
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TITLE 3 FINDING AIDS
________________________________________________________________________
Table 1--Proclamations
Table 2--Executive Orders
Table 3--Other Presidential Documents
Table 4--Presidential Documents Affected During 2018
Table 5--Statutes Cited as Authority for Presidential Documents
List of CFR Sections Affected
Index
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Table 1--PROCLAMATIONS
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No. Signature Date Subject 83 FR Page
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2018.............
9689................ Jan. 12.......... Martin Luther 2883
King, Jr.,
Federal
Holiday, 2018.
9690................ Jan. 16.......... Religious 3057
Freedom Day,
2018.
9691................ Jan. 19.......... National 3531
Sanctity of
Human Life Day,
2018.
9692................ Jan. 22.......... National School 3539
Choice Week,
2018.
9693................ Jan. 23.......... To Facilitate 3541
Positive
Adjustment to
Competition
From Imports of
Certain
Crystalline
Silicon
Photovoltaic
Cells (Whether
or Not
Partially or
Fully Assembled
Into Other
Products) and
for Other
Purposes.
9694................ Jan. 23.......... To Facilitate 3553
Positive
Adjustment to
Competition
From Imports of
Large
Residential
Washers.
9695................ Jan. 31.......... American Heart 5171
Month, 2018.
9696................ Jan. 31.......... National African 5173
American
History Month,
2018.
9697................ Feb. 15.......... Honoring the 7591
Victims of the
Tragedy in
Parkland,
Florida.
9698................ Feb. 21.......... Death of Billy 8159
Graham.
9699................ Feb. 22.......... Modifying and 8161
Continuing the
National
Emergency With
Respect to Cuba
and Continuing
to Authorize
the Regulation
of the
Anchorage and
Movement of
Vessels.
9700................ Feb. 28.......... American Red 9405
Cross Month,
2018.
9701................ Feb. 28.......... Irish-American 9407
Heritage Month,
2018.
9702................ Feb. 28.......... Women's History 9409
Month, 2018.
9703................ Mar. 2........... National 10355
Consumer
Protection
Week, 2018.
9704................ Mar. 8........... Adjusting 11619
Imports of
Aluminum Into
the United
States.
9705................ Mar. 8........... Adjusting 11625
Imports of
Steel Into the
United States.
9706................ Mar. 16.......... National Poison 12243
Prevention
Week, 2018.
9707................ Mar. 16.......... Vocational- 12245
Technical
Education Week,
2018.
9708................ Mar. 19.......... National 12471
Agriculture
Day, 2018.
9709................ Mar. 22.......... Greek 13097
Independence
Day: A National
Day of
Celebration of
Greek and
American
Democracy, 2018.
9710................ Mar. 22.......... Adjusting 13355
Imports of
Aluminum Into
the United
States.
9711................ Mar. 22.......... Adjusting 13361
Imports of
Steel Into the
United States.
9712................ Mar. 27.......... Education and 13623
Sharing Day,
U.S.A., 2018.
9713................ Mar. 29.......... Cancer Control 14341
Month, 2018.
9714................ Mar. 29.......... National Child 14343
Abuse
Prevention
Month, 2018.
9715................ Mar. 29.......... National Donate 14345
Life Month,
2018.
9716................ Mar. 30.......... National Fair 14559
Housing Month,
2018.
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9717................ Mar. 30.......... National Sexual 14561
Assault
Awareness and
Prevention
Month, 2018.
9718................ Mar. 30.......... Second Chance 14563
Month, 2018.
9719................ Apr. 2........... World Autism 14727
Awareness Day,
2018.
9720................ Apr. 3........... 50th Anniversary 15017
of the
Assassination
of Dr. Martin
Luther King,
Jr..
9721................ Apr. 6........... National Crime 15727
Victims' Rights
Week, 2018.
9722................ Apr. 6........... National Former 15729
Prisoner of War
Recognition
Day, 2018.
9723................ Apr. 10.......... Maintaining 15937
Enhanced
Vetting
Capabilities
and Processes
for Detecting
Attempted Entry
Into the United
States by
Terrorists or
Other Public-
Safety Threats.
9724................ Apr. 11.......... Days of 16183
Remembrance of
Victims of the
Holocaust, 2018.
9725................ Apr. 12.......... Pan American Day 17075
and Pan
American Week,
2018.
9726................ Apr. 16.......... National 17285
Volunteer Week,
2018.
9727................ Apr. 17.......... Death of Barbara 17735
Bush.
9728................ Apr. 20.......... National Park 17899
Week, 2018.
9729................ Apr. 26.......... World 19155
Intellectual
Property Day,
2018.
9730................ Apr. 27.......... National Small 19425
Business Week,
2018.
9731................ Apr. 30.......... Jewish American 19599
Heritage Month,
2018.
9732................ Apr. 30.......... Law Day, U.S.A., 19601
2018.
9733................ Apr. 30.......... Asian American 19893
and Pacific
Islander
Heritage Month,
2018.
9734................ Apr. 30.......... National Foster 19895
Care Month,
2018.
9735................ Apr. 30.......... National Mental 19897
Health
Awareness
Month, 2018.
9736................ Apr. 30.......... Older Americans 19899
Month, 2018.
9737................ Apr. 30.......... National 19901
Physical
Fitness and
Sports Month,
2018.
9738................ Apr. 30.......... Loyalty Day, 19903
2018.
9739................ Apr. 30.......... Adjusting 20677
Imports of
Aluminum Into
the United
States.
9740................ Apr. 30.......... Adjusting 20683
Imports of
Steel Into the
United States.
9741................ May 3............ National Day of 20713
Prayer, 2018.
9742................ May 4............ National Charter 22165
Schools Week,
2018.
9743................ May 4............ National 22167
Hurricane
Preparedness
Week, 2018.
9744................ May 4............ Public Service 22169
Recognition
Week, 2018.
9745................ May 7............ Be Best Day, 22171
2018.
9746................ May 10........... Military Spouse 22347
Day, 2018.
9747................ May 11........... National Defense 23201
Transportation
Day and
National
Transportation
Week, 2018.
9748................ May 11........... Peace Officers 23203
Memorial Day
and Police
Week, 2018.
9749................ May 11........... Mother's Day, 23205
2018.
9750................ May 18........... National Safe 24209
Boating Week,
2018.
9751................ May 18........... Emergency 24211
Medical
Services Week,
2018.
9752................ May 18........... World Trade 24213
Week, 2018.
9753................ May 18........... Armed Forces 24215
Day, 2018.
9754................ May 18........... Honoring the 24217
Victims of the
Tragedy in
Santa Fe, Texas.
9755................ May 21........... National 24395
Maritime Day,
2018.
9756................ May 25........... Prayer for 25327
Peace, Memorial
Day, 2018.
9757................ May 30........... Great Outdoors 25545
Month, 2018.
9758................ May 31........... Adjusting 25849
Imports of
Aluminum Into
the United
States.
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9759................ May 31........... Adjusting 25857
Imports of
Steel Into the
United States.
9760................ May 31........... National 25879
Caribbean-
American
Heritage Month,
2018.
9761................ May 31........... National 26197
Homeownership
Month, 2018.
9762................ May 31........... National Ocean 26199
Month, 2018.
9763................ June 1........... African-American 26201
Music
Appreciation
Month, 2018.
9764................ June 8........... Flag Day and 27887
National Flag
Week, 2018.
9765................ June 15.......... Father's Day, 28967
2018.
9766................ July 3........... Honoring the 31641
Victims of the
Tragedy in
Annapolis,
Maryland.
9767................ July 13.......... Captive Nations 34017
Week, 2018.
9768................ July 13.......... Made in America 34019
Day and Made in
America Week,
2018.
9769................ July 25.......... Anniversary of 36721
the Americans
with
Disabilities
Act, 2018.
9770................ July 26.......... National Korean 37419
War Veterans
Armistice Day,
2018.
9771................ July 30.......... To Take Certain 37993
Actions Under
the African
Growth and
Opportunity Act
and for Other
Purposes.
9772................ Aug. 10.......... Adjusting 40429
Imports of
Steel Into the
United States.
9773................ Aug. 17.......... National 42583
Employer
Support of the
Guard and
Reserve Week,
2018.
9774................ Aug. 24.......... Women's Equality 44169
Day, 2018.
9775................ Aug. 27.......... Death of Senator 44171
John Sidney
McCain III.
9776................ Aug. 29.......... Adjusting 45019
Imports of
Aluminum Into
the United
States.
9777................ Aug. 29.......... Adjusting 45025
Imports of
Steel Into the
United States.
9778................ Aug. 31.......... National Alcohol 45313
and Drug
Addiction
Recovery Month,
2018.
9779................ Aug. 31.......... National 45315
Preparedness
Month, 2018.
9780................ Aug. 31.......... Labor Day, 2018. 45317
9781................ Sept. 7.......... National Days of 46345
Prayer and
Remembrance,
2018.
9782................ Sept. 10......... Patriot Day, 46625
2018.
9783................ Sept. 13......... National 47279
Hispanic
Heritage Month,
2018.
9784................ Sept. 13......... National Farm 47281
Safety and
Health Week,
2018.
9785................ Sept. 14......... National Gang 47539
Violence
Prevention
Week, 2018.
9786................ Sept. 14......... National 47541
Historically
Black Colleges
and
Universities
Week, 2018.
9787................ Sept. 14......... Prescription 47543
Opioid and
Heroin Epidemic
Awareness Week,
2018.
9788................ Sept. 14......... Constitution 47545
Day,
Citizenship
Day, and
Constitution
Week, 2018.
9789................ Sept. 20......... National POW/MIA 48519
Recognition
Day, 2018.
9790................ Sept. 21......... National Hunting 48903
and Fishing
Day, 2018.
9791................ Sept. 28......... National Breast 50241
Cancer
Awareness
Month, 2018.
9792................ Sept. 28......... National 50243
Cybersecurity
Awareness
Month, 2018.
9793................ Sept. 28......... National 50245
Disability
Employment
Awareness
Month, 2018.
9794................ Sept. 28......... National Energy 50247
Awareness
Month, 2018.
9795................ Sept. 28......... National 50249
Substance Abuse
Prevention
Month, 2018.
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9796................ Sept. 28......... Gold Star 50251
Mother's and
Family's Day,
2018.
9797................ Sept. 28......... Child Health 50253
Day, 2018.
9798................ Oct. 4........... National 50803
Manufacturing
Day, 2018.
9799................ Oct. 5........... German-American 51299
Day, 2018.
9800................ Oct. 5........... Fire Prevention 51613
Week, 2018.
9801................ Oct. 5........... Columbus Day, 51615
2018.
9802................ Oct. 8........... Leif Erikson 51621
Day, 2018.
9803................ Oct. 9........... National 52111
Domestic
Violence
Awareness
Month, 2018.
9804................ Oct. 10.......... General Pulaski 52113
Memorial Day,
2018.
9805................ Oct. 12.......... Minority 52933
Enterprise
Development
Week, 2018.
9806................ Oct. 12.......... National School 52935
Lunch Week,
2018.
9807................ Oct. 12.......... Blind Americans 52937
Equality Day,
2018.
9808................ Oct. 19.......... National 53797
Character
Counts Week,
2018.
9809................ Oct. 19.......... National Forest 53799
Products Week,
2018.
9810................ Oct. 23.......... United Nations 54511
Day, 2018.
9811................ Oct. 26.......... Establishment of 54845
the Camp Nelson
National
Monument.
9812................ Oct. 27.......... Honoring the 54851
Victims of the
Tragedy in
Pittsburgh,
Pennsylvania.
9813................ Oct. 30.......... To Modify the 54853
List of
Products
Eligible for
Duty-Free
Treatment Under
the Generalized
System of
Preferences.
9814................ Oct. 31.......... Critical 55453
Infrastructure
Security and
Resilience
Month, 2018.
9815................ Oct. 31.......... National 55455
Adoption Month,
2018.
9816................ Oct. 31.......... National 55457
Entrepreneurshi
p Month, 2018.
9817................ Oct. 31.......... National Family 55459
Caregivers
Month, 2018.
9818................ Oct. 31.......... Native American 55461
Heritage Month,
2018.
9819................ Oct. 31.......... National 55463
Veterans and
Military
Families Month,
2018.
9820................ Nov. 8........... Honoring the 57303
Victims of the
Tragedy in
Thousand Oaks,
California.
9821................ Nov. 8........... World Freedom 57305
Day, 2018.
9822................ Nov. 9........... Addressing Mass 57661
Migration
Through the
Southern Border
of the United
States.
9823................ Nov. 9........... American 57665
Education Week,
2018.
9824................ Nov. 9........... National 57667
Apprenticeship
Week, 2018.
9825................ Nov. 9........... Veterans Day, 57669
2018.
9826................ Nov. 16.......... National Family 60331
Week, 2018.
9827................ Nov. 20.......... Thanksgiving 61109
Day, 2018.
9828................ Nov. 30.......... National 62683
Impaired
Driving
Prevention
Month, 2018.
9829................ Nov. 30.......... World AIDS Day, 62685
2018.
9830................ Dec. 1........... Announcing the 63039
Death of George
Herbert Walker
Bush.
9831................ Dec. 6........... National Pearl 63773
Harbor
Remembrance
Day, 2018.
9832................ Dec. 7........... Human Rights 64021
Day, Bill of
Rights Day, and
Human Rights
Week, 2018.
9833................ Dec. 14.......... Wright Brothers 65273
Day, 2018.
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No. Signature Date Subject 84 FR Page
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2018.............
9834................ Dec. 21.......... To Take Certain 35
Actions Under
the African
Growth and
Opportunity Act
and for Other
Purposes.
[[Page 1011]]
9835................ Dec. 31.......... National Slavery 79
and Human
Trafficking
Prevention
Month, 2019.
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Table 2--EXECUTIVE ORDERS
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No. Signature Date Subject 83 FR Page
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2018...........
13820............. Jan. 3......... Termination of 969
Presidential
Advisory Commission
on Election
Integrity.
13821............. Jan. 8......... Streamlining and 1507
Expediting Requests
to Locate Broadband
Facilities in Rural
America.
13822............. Jan. 9......... Supporting Our 1513
Veterans During
Their Transition
From Uniformed
Service to Civilian
Life.
13823............. Jan. 30........ Protecting America 4831
Through Lawful
Detention of
Terrorists.
13824............. Feb. 26........ President's Council 8923
on Sports, Fitness,
and Nutrition.
13825............. Mar. 1......... 2018 Amendments to 9889
the Manual for
Courts-Martial,
United States.
13826............. Mar. 7......... Federal Interagency 10771
Council on Crime
Prevention and
Improving Reentry.
13827............. Mar. 19........ Taking Additional 12469
Steps to Address
the Situation in
Venezuela.
13828............. Apr. 10........ Reducing Poverty in 15941
America by
Promoting
Opportunity and
Economic Mobility.
13829............. Apr. 12........ Task Force on the 17281
United States
Postal System.
13830............. Apr. 20........ Delegation of 18191
Authority to
Approve Certain
Military
Decorations.
13831............. May 3.......... Establishment of a 20715
White House Faith
and Opportunity
Initiative.
13832............. May 9.......... Enhancing 22343
Noncompetitive
Civil Service
Appointments of
Military Spouses.
13833............. May 15......... Enhancing the 23345
Effectiveness of
Agency Chief
Information
Officers.
13834............. May 17......... Efficient Federal 23771
Operations.
13835............. May 21......... Prohibiting Certain 24001
Additional
Transactions With
Respect to
Venezuela.
13836............. May 25......... Developing 25329
Efficient,
Effective, and Cost-
Reducing Approaches
to Federal Sector
Collective
Bargaining.
13837............. May 25......... Ensuring 25335
Transparency,
Accountability, and
Efficiency in
Taxpayer-Funded
Union Time Use.
13838............. May 25......... Exemption From 25341
Executive Order
13658 for
Recreational
Services on Federal
Lands.
13839............. May 25......... Promoting 25343
Accountability and
Streamlining
Removal Procedures
Consistent With
Merit System
Principles.
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13840............. June 19........ Ocean Policy To 29431
Advance the
Economic, Security,
and Environmental
Interests of the
United States.
13841............. June 20........ Affording Congress 29435
an Opportunity To
Address Family
Separation.
13842............. July 10........ Establishing an 32753
Exception to
Competitive
Examining Rules for
Appointment to
Certain Positions
in the United
States Marshals
Service, Department
of Justice.
13843............. July 10........ Excepting 32755
Administrative Law
Judges From the
Competitive Service.
13844............. July 11........ Establishment of the 33115
Task Force on
Market Integrity
and Consumer Fraud.
13845............. July 19........ Establishing the 35099
President's
National Council
for the American
Worker.
13846............. Aug. 6......... Reimposing Certain 38939
Sanctions With
Respect to Iran.
13847............. Aug. 31........ Strengthening 45321
Retirement Security
in America.
13848............. Sept. 12....... Imposing Certain 46843
Sanctions in the
Event of Foreign
Interference in a
United States
Election.
13849............. Sept. 20....... Authorizing the 48195
Implementation of
Certain Sanctions
Set Forth in the
Countering
America's
Adversaries Through
Sanctions Act.
13850............. Nov. 1......... Blocking Property of 55243
Additional Persons
Contributing to the
Situation in
Venezuela.
13851............. Nov. 27........ Blocking Property of 61505
Certain Persons
Contributing to the
Situation in
Nicaragua.
13852............. Dec. 1......... Providing for the 62687
Closing of
Executive
Departments and
Agencies of the
Federal Government
on December 5, 2018.
13853............. Dec. 12........ Establishing the 65071
White House
Opportunity and
Revitalization
Council.
13854............. Dec. 18........ Providing for the 65481
Closing of
Executive
Departments and
Agencies of the
Federal Government
on December 24,
2018.
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2018...........
13855............. Dec. 21........ Promoting Active 45
Management of
America's Forests,
Rangelands, and
Other Federal Lands
to Improve
Conditions and
Reduce Wildfire
Risk.
13856............. Dec. 28........ Adjustments of 65
Certain Rates of
Pay.
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Table 3--OTHER PRESIDENTIAL DOCUMENTS
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Signature Date Subject Page
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2018
Jan. 8................... Memorandum: Supporting Broadband 1511
Tower Facilities in Rural America
on Federal Properties Managed by
the Department of the Interior.
Jan. 9................... Memorandum: Delegation of 3935
Responsibilities Under the Frank
R. Wolf International Religious
Freedom Act of 2016.
Jan. 17.................. Notice: Continuation of the 2731
National Emergency With Respect
to Terrorists Who Threaten To
Disrupt the Middle East Peace
Process.
Jan. 23.................. Presidential Determination No. 3533
2018-03: Presidential
Determination Pursuant to Section
4533(a)(5) of the Defense
Production Act of 1950.
Jan. 23.................. Presidential Determination No. 3535
2018-04: Presidential
Determination Pursuant to Section
4533(a)(5) of the Defense
Production Act of 1950.
Feb. 5................... Memorandum: Delegation of Certain 5519
Functions and Authorities Under
Section 1238 of the National
Defense Authorization Act for
Fiscal Year 2018.
Feb. 8................... Memorandum: Delegation of Certain 8739
Functions and Authorities Under
Section 1252 of the National
Defense Authorization Act for
Fiscal Year 2017.
Feb. 9................... Notice: Continuation of the 6105
National Emergency With Respect
to Libya.
Feb. 9................... Memorandum: Delegation of Certain 8741
Functions and Authorities Under
Section 1235 of the National
Defense Authorization Act for
Fiscal Year 2018.
Feb. 12.................. Order: Sequestration Order for 6789
Fiscal Year 2019 Pursuant to
Section 251A of the Balanced
Budget and Emergency Deficit
Control Act, as Amended.
Feb. 20.................. Memorandum: Delegation of 9681
Authorities Under Section 1245 of
the National Defense
Authorization Act for Fiscal Year
2018.
Feb. 20.................. Memorandum: Application of the 7949
Definition of Machinegun to
``Bump Fire'' Stocks and Other
Similar Devices.
Mar. 2................... Notice: Continuation of the 9413
National Emergency With Respect
to Ukraine.
Mar. 2................... Notice: Continuation of the 9415
National Emergency With Respect
to Venezuela.
Mar. 2................... Notice: Continuation of the 9417
National Emergency With Respect
to Zimbabwe.
Mar. 12.................. Notice: Continuation of the 11393
National Emergency With Respect
to Iran.
Mar. 12.................. Order: Regarding the Proposed 11631
Takeover of Qualcomm Incorporated
by Broadcom Limited.
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Mar. 22.................. Memorandum: Actions by the United 13099
States Related to the Section 301
Investigation of China's Laws,
Policies, Practices, or Actions
Related to Technology Transfer,
Intellectual Property, and
Innovation.
Mar. 23.................. Memorandum: Military Service by 13367
Transgender Individuals.
Mar. 27.................. Notice: Continuation of the 13371
National Emergency With Respect
to Significant Malicious Cyber-
Enabled Activities.
Mar. 27.................. Notice: Continuation of the 13373
National Emergency With Respect
to South Sudan.
Apr. 4................... Notice: Continuation of the 14731
National Emergency With Respect
to Somalia.
Apr. 4................... Memorandum: Delegation of 15289
Authorities Under Section 3136 of
the National Defense
Authorization Act for Fiscal Year
2018.
Apr. 6................... Memorandum: Ending ``Catch and 16179
Release'' at the Border of the
United States and Directing Other
Enhancements to Immigration
Enforcement.
Apr. 12.................. Memorandum: Promoting Domestic 16761
Manufacturing and Job Creation--
Policies and Procedures Relating
to Implementation of Air Quality
Standards.
Apr. 20.................. Presidential Determination No. 20707
2018-05: Eligibility of the
Organisation Conjointe de
Cooperation en matiere d'Armement
to Receive Defense Articles and
Defense Services Under the
Foreign Assistance Act of 1961,
as Amended, and the Arms Export
Control Act, as Amended.
Apr. 26.................. Memorandum: Certification for 19157
Certain Records Related to the
Assassination of President John
F. Kennedy.
Apr. 30.................. Presidential Determination No. 20709
2018-06: Presidential
Determination on the Proposed
Agreement Between the Government
of the United States of America
and the Government of the United
Mexican States for Cooperation in
Peaceful Uses of Nuclear Energy.
Apr. 30.................. Presidential Determination No. 20711
2018-07: Presidential
Determination on the Proposed
Agreement Between the Government
of the United States of America
and the Government of the United
Kingdom of Great Britain and
Northern Ireland for Cooperation
in Peaceful Uses of Nuclear
Energy.
May 9.................... Notice: Continuation of the 21839
National Emergency With Respect
to the Actions of the Government
of Syria.
May 10................... Notice: Continuation of the 22175
National Emergency With Respect
to the Central African Republic.
May 14................... Notice: Continuation of the 22585
National Emergency With Respect
to Yemen.
May 14................... Presidential Determination No. 26345
2018-08: Presidential
Determination Pursuant to Section
1245(d)(4)(B) and (C) of the
National Defense Authorization
Act for Fiscal Year 2012.
May 16................... Memorandum: Delegation of 28761
Authorities Under Section 1244(c)
of the National Defense
Authorization Act for Fiscal Year
2018.
May 18................... Notice: Continuation of the 23573
National Emergency With Respect
to the Stabilization of Iraq.
May 24................... Space Policy Directive-2: 24901
Streamlining Regulations on
Commercial Use of Space.
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June 4................... Memorandum: Delegation of 31321
Authority Under Section 709 of
the Department of State
Authorities Act, Fiscal Year 2017.
June 4................... Presidential Determination No. 31323
2018-09: Suspension of
Limitations Under the Jerusalem
Embassy Act.
June 8................... Notice: Continuation of the 27287
National Emergency With Respect
to the Actions and Policies of
Certain Members of the Government
of Belarus and Other Persons to
Undermine Democratic Processes or
Institutions of Belarus.
June 18.................. Space Policy Directive-3: National 28969
Space Traffic Management Policy.
June 22.................. Notice: Continuation of the 29661
National Emergency With Respect
to North Korea.
June 22.................. Notice: Continuation of the 29663
National Emergency With Respect
to the Western Balkans.
July 20.................. Notice: Continuation of the 34931
National Emergency With Respect
to Transnational Criminal
Organizations.
July 20.................. Presidential Determination No. 39579
2018-10: Continuation of U.S.
Drug Interdiction Assistance to
the Government of Colombia.
July 27.................. Notice: Continuation of the 37415
National Emergency With Respect
to Lebanon.
Aug. 8................... Notice: Continuation of the 39871
National Emergency With Respect
to Export Control Regulations.
Aug. 23.................. Memorandum: Modernizing the 47791
Monetary Reimbursement Model for
the Delivery of Goods Through the
International Postal System and
Enhancing the Security and Safety
of Internal Mail.
Aug. 31.................. Memorandum: Delegation of 47795
Authorities Under the Reinforcing
Education Accountability in
Development Act.
Aug. 31.................. Notice: Notice of Intention To 45191
Enter a Trade Agreement.
Sept. 10................. Notice: Continuation of the 46067
National Emergency With Respect
to Certain Terrorist Attacks.
Sept. 10................. Presidential Determination No. 46347
2018-11: Continuation of the
Exercise of Certain Authorities
Under the Trading With the Enemy
Act.
Sept. 10................. Memorandum: Delegation of 50237
Authority Under Section 1290(b)
of the John S. McCain National
Defense Authorization Act for
Fiscal Year 2019.
Sept. 11................. Presidential Determination No. 50239
2018-12: Presidential
Determination on Major Drug
Transit or Major Illicit Drug
Producing Countries for Fiscal
Year 2019.
Sept. 19................. Notice: Continuation of the 47799
National Emergency With Respect
to Persons Who Commit, Threaten
to Commit, or Support Terrorism.
Sept. 28................. Presidential Determination No. 53363
2018-13: Presidential
Determination With Respect to the
Child Soldiers Prevention Act of
2008.
Oct. 4................... Presidential Determination No. 55091
2019-01: Presidential
Determination on Refugee
Admissions for Fiscal Year 2019.
Oct. 5................... Presidential Determination No. 51617
2019-02: Presidential
Determination Pursuant to Section
303 of the Defense Production Act
of 1950, as Amended.
Oct. 5................... Presidential Determination No. 51619
2019-03: Presidential
Determination Pursuant to Section
303 of the Defense Production Act
of 1950, as Amended.
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Oct. 16.................. Memorandum: Delegation of 53157
Authority Under Section 1604(b)
of the John S. McCain National
Defense Authorization Act for
Fiscal Year 2019.
Oct. 17.................. Notice: Continuation of the 52941
National Emergency With Respect
to Significant Narcotics
Traffickers Centered in Colombia.
Oct. 19.................. Memorandum: Promoting the Reliable 53961
Supply and Delivery of Water in
the West.
Oct. 25.................. Notice: Continuation of the 54227
National Emergency With Respect
to the Democratic Republic of the
Congo.
Oct. 25.................. Memorandum: Developing a 54513
Sustainable Spectrum Strategy for
America's Future.
Oct. 26.................. Memorandum: Delegation of 54839
Authority Under Section 1069 of
the National Defense
Authorization Act for Fiscal Year
2019.
Oct. 26.................. Memorandum: Delegation of 54841
Authority Under Section 3132(d)
of the National Defense
Authorization Act for Fiscal Year
2019.
Oct. 26.................. Memorandum: Delegation of 57671
Authorities Under Section 1294 of
the National Defense
Authorization Act for Fiscal Year
2019.
Oct. 29.................. Memorandum: Delegation of 56697
Authority Under Section 1244 of
the National Defense
Authorization Act for Fiscal Year
2019.
Oct. 31.................. Presidential Determination No. 57673
2019-04: Presidential
Determination Pursuant to Section
1245(d)(4)(B) and (C) of the
National Defense Authorization
Act for Fiscal Year 2012.
Oct. 31.................. Notice: Continuation of the 55239
National Emergency With Respect
to Sudan.
Nov. 5................... Memorandum: Delegation of 62679
Authority Contained in Condition
23 of the Resolution of Advice
and Consent to Ratification of
the Chemical Weapons Convention.
Nov. 8................... Notice: Continuation of the 56253
National Emergency With Respect
to the Proliferation of Weapons
of Mass Destruction.
Nov. 8................... Notice: Continuation of the 56251
National Emergency With Respect
to Iran.
Nov. 16.................. Notice: Continuation of the 58461
National Emergency With Respect
to Burundi.
Nov. 26.................. Memorandum: Delegation of 61503
Authorities Under Section 1757 of
the National Defense
Authorization Act for Fiscal Year
2019.
Nov. 29.................. Memorandum: Delegation of 65279
Authority Under Section 614(a)(1)
of the Foreign Assistance Act of
1961.
Nov. 29.................. Presidential Determination No. 65281
2019-05: Presidential
Determination With Respect to the
Efforts of Foreign Governments
Regarding Trafficking in Persons.
Dec. 7................... Presidential Determination No. 66555
2019-06: Suspension of
Limitations Under the Jerusalem
Embassy Act.
Dec. 18.................. Notice: Continuation of the 65277
National Emergency With Respect
to Serious Human Rights Abuse and
Corruption.
Dec. 18.................. Memorandum: Establishment of 65483
United States Space Command as a
Unified Combatant Command.
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Signature Date Subject Page
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2018
Dec. 21.................. Memorandum: Delegation of 3957
Functions and Authorities Under
Section 1238 of the FAA
Reauthorization Act of 2018.
Dec. 21.................. Memorandum: Delegation of 3959
Functions and Authorities Under
Section 1245 of the National
Defense Authorization Act for
Fiscal Year 2019.
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Title 3--The President
Table 4--PRESIDENTIAL DOCUMENTS AFFECTED DURING 2018
________________________________________________________________________
Editorial note: The following abbreviations are used in this table:
EO Executive Order
FR Federal Register
PLO Public Land Order (43 CFR, Appendix to Chapter II)
Proc. Proclamation
Pub. L. Public Law
Stat. U.S. Statutes at Large
DCPD Daily Compilation of Presidential Documents
________________________________________________________________________
Proclamations
Date or Number
Comment
6821.............See Proc. 9834.........................................
6867.............See Proc. 9699.........................................
7463.............See Notice of Sept. 10, p. 965.........................
7757.............See Proc. 9699.........................................
7826.............See Proc. 9834.........................................
7971.............See Proc. 9834.........................................
8468.............See Proc. 9834.........................................
8693.............See EOs 13846, 13848, 13849, 13850.....................
8771.............Amended by Proc. 9834..................................
8783.............Amended by Proc. 9834..................................
8894.............Amended by Proc. 9834..................................
9398.............See Proc. 9699.........................................
9555.............See Proc. 9834.........................................
9615.............Superseded by Proc. 9753...............................
9645.............Amended by Proc. 9723..................................
9687.............See Proc. 9693.........................................
9693.............See Proc. 9771.........................................
9704.............Amended by Procs. 9710, 9739, 9758, 9776...............
9705.............Amended by Procs. 9711, 9740, 9777; See Procs. 9759, ..
9772
9710.............Amended by Procs. 9739, 9758, 9776.....................
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9711.............Amended by Procs. 9740, 9759, 9777; See Proc. 9772.....
9739.............Amended by Procs. 9758, 9776...........................
9740.............Amended by Procs. 9759, 9772, 9777.....................
9758.............See Proc. 9776.........................................
9759.............See Proc. 9777.........................................
9771.............See Proc. 9834.........................................
9813.............Amended by Proc. 9834..................................
Executive Orders
Date or Number
Comment
July 15, 1875....Partially revoked by PLO 7865 (83 FR 24490)............
June 6, 1891.....Partially revoked by PLO 7865 (83 FR 24490)............
4601.............Superseded by EO 13830.................................
9260.............Superseded by EO 13830.................................
10830............See EO 13824...........................................
12170............See Notices of Mar. 12, p. 920; Nov. 8, p. 985.........
12473............See EO 13825...........................................
12938............Continued by Notice of Nov. 8, p. 985..................
12947............Continued by Notice of Jan. 17, p. 911.................
12957............Continued by Notice of Mar. 12, p. 920; See EO 13846; .
See Notice of Nov. 8, p. 985
12959............See EO 13846...........................................
12978............See Notice of Oct. 17, p. 972..........................
13059............See EO 13846...........................................
13067............See Notice of Oct. 31, p. 983..........................
13099............Continued by Notice of Jan. 17, p. 911.................
13198............Amended by EO 13831....................................
13199............Revoked by EO 13831....................................
13219............Continued by Notice of June 22, p. 957.................
13222............Continued by Notice of Aug. 8, p. 960..................
13224............Continued by Notice of Sept. 19, p. 968................
13265............Amended by EO 13824....................................
13279............Amended by EO 13831....................................
13280............Amended by EO 13831....................................
13288............Continued by Notice of Mar. 2, p. 919..................
13303............Continued by Notice of May 18, p. 942..................
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13304............Continued by Notice of June 22, p. 957.................
13315............See Notice of May 18, p. 942...........................
13327............See EO 13821...........................................
13338............Continued by Notice of May 9, p. 938...................
13342............Amended by EO 13831....................................
13350............See Notice of May 18, p. 942...........................
13364............See Notice of May 18, p. 942...........................
13372............Continued by Notice of Jan. 17, p. 911.................
13391............See Notice of Mar. 2, p. 919...........................
13397............Amended by EO 13831....................................
13399............See Notice of May 9, p. 938............................
13400............See Notice of Oct. 31, p. 983..........................
13405............Continued by Notice of June 8, p. 946..................
13413............Continued by Notice of Oct. 25, p. 976.................
13438............See Notice of May 18, p. 942...........................
13441............Continued by Notice of July 27, p. 959.................
13460............See Notice of May 9, p. 938............................
13466............Continued by Notice of June 22, p. 955.................
13469............See Notice of Mar. 2, p. 919...........................
13492............Revoked in part by EO 13823............................
13498............Revoked by EO 13831....................................
13519............Revoked by EO 13844....................................
13536............Continued by Notice of Apr. 4, p. 927..................
13545............Revoked by EO 13824....................................
13547............Revoked by EO 13840....................................
13551............Continued by Notice of June 22, p. 955.................
13559............See EO 13831...........................................
13566............See Notice of Feb. 9, p. 914...........................
13567............See EO 13823...........................................
13570............Continued by Notice of June 22, p. 955.................
13572............See Notice of May 9, p. 938............................
13573............See Notice of May 9, p. 938............................
13581............See Notice of July 20, p. 958..........................
13582............See Notice of May 9, p. 938............................
13599............See EO 13846...........................................
13606............See Notice of May 9, p. 938............................
13608............See Notice of May 9, p. 938............................
13611............Continued by Notice of May 14, p. 940..................
13620............See Notice of Apr. 4, p. 927...........................
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13628............Revoked by EO 13846; Superseded by EO 13846............
13637............See Notice of Aug. 8, p. 960...........................
13658............Amended by EO 13838....................................
13660............See EO 13849; Continued by Notice of Mar. 2, p. 917....
13661............Continued by Notice of Mar. 2, p. 917..................
13662............Continued by Notice of Mar. 2, p. 917..................
13664............Continued by Notice of Mar. 27, p. 926.................
13667............Continued by Notice of May 10, p. 939..................
13668............See Notice of May 18, p. 942...........................
13671............See Notice of Oct. 25, p. 976..........................
13685............Continued by Notice of Mar. 2, p. 917..................
13687............Continued by Notice of June 22, p. 955.................
13692............See EOs 13827, 13835, 13850; Continued by Notice of ...
Mar. 2, p. 918
13693............Revoked by EO 13834....................................
13694............See EOs 13848, 13849; Continued by Notice of Mar. 27, .
p. 926
13712............See Notice of Nov. 16, p. 986..........................
13716............Revoked by EO 13846; Superseded by EO 13846............
13722............Continued by Notice of June 22, p. 955.................
13757............See EOs 13848, 13849; Notice of Mar. 27, p. 926........
13767............See Memorandum of Apr. 6, p. 928.......................
13768............See Memorandum of Apr. 6, p. 928.......................
13771............See Procs. 9704, 9705, 9776, 9777......................
13781............See EOs 13829, 13833...................................
13798............See EO 13831...........................................
13799............Revoked by EO 13820....................................
13800............See EO 13833...........................................
13804............See Notice of Oct. 31, p. 983..........................
13808............See EOs 13827, 13835, 13850; See Notice of Mar. 2, p. .
918
13810............Continued by Notice of June 22, p. 955.................
13819............Superseded by EO 13856.................................
13827............See EO 13850...........................................
13835............See EO 13850...........................................
13845............Amended by EO 13853....................................
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Other Presidential Documents
Date or Number
Comment
Memorandum of JunRevoked by Memorandum of Oct. 25, p. 977...............
Memorandum of JunRevoked by Memorandum of Oct. 25, p. 977...............
Memorandum of AprRevoked by EO 13826....................................
National SecuritySee Proc. 9699Memorandum of June 16, 2017..............
Memorandum of AugRevoked by Memorandum of Mar. 23, p. 925...............
Presidential DeteSee Presidential Determination No. 2018-11, p. 965.....
Justice DepartmenSee Memorandum of Feb. 20, p. 916017 (82 FR 60929).....
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Title 3--The President
Table 5--STATUTES CITED AS AUTHORITY FOR PRESIDENTIAL DOCUMENTS
________________________________________________________________________
Editorial note: Statutes which were cited as authority for the issuance
of Presidential documents contained in this volume are listed under one
of these headings. For authority cites for hortatory proclamations, see
the text of each proclamation:
United States Code
United States Statutes at Large
Public Laws
Short Title of Act
Citations have been set forth in the style in which they appear in the
documents. Since the form of citations varies from document to document,
users of this table should search under all headings for pertinent
references.
________________________________________________________________________
United States Code
U.S. Code Citation Presidential Document
2 U.S.C. 901a................ Order of Feb. 12, p. 915
2 U.S.C. 4501................ EO 13856
3 U.S.C. 104................. EO 13856
3 U.S.C. 301................. EOs 13827, 13835, 13837, 13839, 13846,
13848, 13849, 13850, 13851; Procs. 9693,
9694, 9704, 9705, 9710, 9711, 9723,
9739, 9740, 9758, 9759, 9772, 9776;
9777; Memorandums of Feb. 5, p. 913;
Feb. 8, p. 913; Feb. 9, p. 915; Feb. 20,
p. 916; Apr. 4, p. 928; May 16, p. 941;
Aug. 31, p. 964; Sept. 10, p. 966; Oct.
16, p. 972; Oct. 26, p. 980; Oct. 26, p.
981; Oct. 26, p. 981; Oct. 29, p. 982;
Nov. 5, p. 984; Nov. 26, p. 986; Nov.
29, p. 989; Dec. 18, p. 990; Dec. 21, p.
991; Dec. 21, p. 992
5 U.S.C. Ch. 71.............. EO 13836
5 U.S.C. Ch. 75.............. EO 13839
5 U.S.C. 1104(a)(1).......... EO 13839
5 U.S.C. 3105................ EO 13843
5 U.S.C. 3301................ EOs 13832, 13839, 13843
5 U.S.C. 3302................ EOs 13832, 13843
5 U.S.C. 5302................ EO 13856
5 U.S.C. 5303................ EO 13856
5 U.S.C. 5304................ EO 13856
5 U.S.C. 5312-5318........... EO 13856
5 U.S.C. 5332(a)............. EO 13856
5 U.S.C. 5372(b)............. EOs 13843, 13856
5 U.S.C. 5382................ EO 13856
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5 U.S.C. 5546 and 6103(b).... EOs 13852, 13854
5 U.S.C. 7131................ EO 13837
5 U.S.C. 7301................ EO 13837
5 U.S.C. 7513(b)(1).......... EO 13839
6 U.S.C. 279................. Proc. 9822
8 U.S.C. 1101 et seq......... EO 13841
8 U.S.C. 1101 (a)(42)........ Presidential Determination No. 19-01, p.
969
8 U.S.C. 1157................ Presidential Determination No. 19-01, p.
969
8 U.S.C. 1158(a)(2).......... Proc. 9822
8 U.S.C. 1182(f)............. EOs 13846, 13848, 13849, 13850, 13851;
Procs. 9723, 9822
8 U.S.C. 1185(a)............. Procs. 9723, 9822
8 U.S.C. 1231(b)(3).......... Proc. 9822
8 U.S.C. 1232................ Proc. 9822
8 U.S.C. 1253(d)............. Memorandum of Apr. 6, p. 928
8 U.S.C. 1611................ EO 13828
10 U.S.C. 161................ Memorandum of Dec. 18, p. 990
10 U.S.C. 801-946............ EO 13825
10 U.S.C. 1121............... EO 13830
10 U.S.C. 1784............... EO 13832
10 U.S.C. Ch. 47............. EO 13825
10 U.S.C. Ch. 357............ EO 13830
10 U.S.C. Ch. 567............ EO 13830
10 U.S.C. Ch. 857............ EO 13830
14 U.S.C. Ch. 13............. EO 13830
19 U.S.C. 1862............... Procs. 9704, 9705
19 U.S.C. 2252(a)(3)......... Procs. 9693, 9694
19 U.S.C. 2253(a)............ Procs. 9693, 9694
19 U.S.C. 2411............... Memorandum of Mar. 22, p. 923
19 U.S.C. 2414(b)............ Memorandum of Mar. 22, p. 923
19 U.S.C. 2462............... Proc. 9693
19 U.S.C. 2483............... Procs. 9693, 9694, 9704, 9705, 9758, 9834
19 U.S.C. 3372(a)............ Procs. 9693, 9694
22 U.S.C. 2291-4............. Presidential Determination No. 18-10, p.
959
22 U.S.C. 2370c-1............ Presidential Determination No. 18-13, p.
969
22 U.S.C. 2601 (b)........... Presidential Determination No. 19-01, p.
969
22 U.S.C. 2778............... EO 13849
22 U.S.C. 3963............... EO 13856
22 U.S.C. 7107............... Presidential Determination No. 19-05, p.
987
22 U.S.C. 8501 et seq........ EO 13846
22 U.S.C. 8801 et seq........ EO 13846
28 U.S.C. 5, 44(d), 135, 252, EO 13856
and 461(a).
31 U.S.C. 1535............... EO 13826
36 U.S.C. 109................ Proc. 9765
36 U.S.C. 136-137............ Proc. 9748
37 U.S.C. 203(a) and (c) and EO 13856
1009.
39 U.S.C. 407(a)(1)--(4)..... Memorandum of Aug. 23, p. 960
39 U.S.C. 407(b)(1).......... Memorandum of Aug. 23, p. 960
40 U.S.C. 101 et seq......... EO 13826
40 U.S.C. 11315(b) and (c)(3) EO 13833
40 U.S.C. 11319(b)........... EO 13833
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42 U.S.C. 2153(b)............ Presidential Determination Nos. 18-06, p.
937; 18-07, p. 938
42 U.S.C. 7410............... Memorandum of Apr. 12, p. 931
42 U.S.C. 7509a.............. Memorandum of Apr. 12, p. 931
42 U.S.C. 7511a(h)........... Memorandum of Apr. 12, p. 931
42 U.S.C. 7619............... Memorandum of Apr. 12, p. 931
44 U.S.C. 3506(a)(2)......... EO 13833
50 U.S.C. 191................ Proc. 9699
50 U.S.C. 1601 et seq........ EOs 13827, 13835, 13846, 13848, 13849,
13850, 13851; Proc. 9699
50 U.S.C. 1622............... EO 13846
50 U.S.C. 1622(d)............ Notices of Jan. 17, p. 911; Feb. 9, p.
914; Mar. 2, p. 917; Mar. 2, p. 918;
Mar. 2, p. 919; Mar. 12, p. 920; Mar.
27, p. 926; Mar. 27, p. 926; Apr. 4, p.
927; May 9, p. 938; May 10, p. 939; May
18, p. 942; June 8, p. 946; June 22, p.
955; July 20, p. 958; July 27, p. 959;
Aug. 8, p. 960; Sept. 10, p. 965; Sept.
19, p. 968; Oct. 17, p. 972; Oct. 25, p.
976; Nov. 8, p. 985; Nov. 8, p. 985;
Nov. 16, p. 986; Dec. 18, p. 990
50 U.S.C. 1641(c)............ EOs 13848, 13851
50 U.S.C. 1701 note.......... EOs 13846, 13848
50 U.S.C. 1701 et seq........ EOs 13827, 13835, 13846, 13849, 13850,
13851; Order of Mar. 12, p. 921
50 U.S.C. 1701-1706.......... Notice of Mar. 2, p. 917
50 U.S.C. 1702(b)(1) and (3). EO 13848
50 U.S.C. 1702(b)(2)......... EOs 13849, 13851
50 U.S.C. 1703(c)............ EOs 13848, 13851
50 U.S.C. 4533............... Presidential Determination Nos. 18-03, p.
912; 18-04, p. 912; 19-02, p. 971; 19-
03, p. 971
50 U.S.C. 4565............... Order of Mar. 12, p. 921
54 U.S.C. 320301............. Proc. 9811
United States Statutes at Large
Statute Citation Presidential Document
130 Stat. 2000, 2967......... EO 13825
Public Laws
Law Number Presidential Document
65-24, ch. 30................ Proc. 9699
95-223....................... Presidential Determination No. 18-11, p.
965
102-40....................... EO 13856
104-45....................... Presidential Determination Nos. 18-09, p.
946; 19-06, p. 989
107-228...................... Presidential Determination No. 18-12, p.
966
111-292...................... EO 13832
112-81....................... Presidential Determination Nos. 18-08, p.
941; 19-04, p. 982
112-96....................... EO 13821
112-158...................... EO 13846
113-272...................... EO 13849
113-278...................... EO 13850
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114-26(Title I).............. Notice of Aug. 31, p. 964
114-281...................... Memorandum of Jan. 9, p. 910
114-323...................... Memorandum of June 4, p. 945
114-328...................... EOs 13825, 13832; Memorandum of Feb. 8,
p. 913
115-44....................... EO 13849
115-56 (Div. A).............. Memorandum of Aug. 31, p. 964
115-91....................... Memorandums of Feb. 5, p. 913; Feb. 9, p.
915; Feb. 20, p. 916; Apr. 4, p. 928;
May 16, p. 941
115-97....................... EO 13853
115-232...................... EO 13849; Memorandums of Sept. 10, p.
966; Oct. 26, p. 980; Oct. 26, p. 981;
Oct. 26, p. 981; Oct. 29, p. 982; Nov.
26, p. 986
Short Title of Act
Title Presidential Document
African Growth and Opportunity Proc. 9771
Act.
Arms Export Control Act......... Presidential Determination No. 18-05,
p. 935
Detainee Treatment Act of 2005.. EO 13823
FAA Reauthorization Act of 2018. Memorandum of Dec. 21, p. 991
Foreign Assistance Act of 1961.. Memorandum of Nov. 29, p. 989;
Presidential Determination No. 18-05,
p. 935
Military Justice Act of 2016.... EO 13825
National Defense Authorization Presidential Determination Nos. 18-08,
Act for Fiscal Year 2012. p. 941; 19-04, p. 982
National Defense Authorization EOs 13825, 13832
Act for Fiscal Year 2017.
National Defense Authorization Memorandum of Dec. 21, p. 992
Act for Fiscal Year 2019.
Omnibus Trade and Procs. 9771, 9834
Competitiveness Act of 1988.
Telework Enhancement Act of 2010 EO 13832
Trade Act of 1974............... Procs. 9710, 9711, 9739, 9740, 9759,
9771, 9772, 9776, 9777, 9813, 9834
Trade Expansion Act of 1962Sec. Procs. 9710, 9711, 9739, 9740, 9758,
232. 9759, 9772, 9776, 9777
Trade Facilitation and Trade Proc. 9834
Enforcement Act of 2015.
United States-Israel Free Trade Proc. 9834
Area Implementation Act of 1985.
United States-Korea Free Trade Proc. 9834
Agreement Implementation Act.
United States-Morocco Free Trade Proc. 9834
Agreement Agreement.
United States-Panama Trade Proc. 9834
Promotion Agreement
Implementation Act.
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LIST OF CFR SECTIONS AFFECTED
________________________________________________________________________
Editorial note: All changes in this volume of the Code of Federal
Regulations which were made by documents published in the Federal
Register since January 1, 2001, are enumerated in the following list.
Entries indicate the nature of the changes effected. Page numbers refer
to Federal Register pages. The user should consult the entries for
chapters and parts as well as sections for revisions.
For the period before January 1, 2001, see the ``List of CFR Sections
Affected, 1949-1963, 1964-1972, 1973-1985, and 1986-2000,'' published in
11 separate volumes.
Presidential documents affected during 2018 are set forth in Table 4
on page 1021.
________________________________________________________________________
2001-2014
3 CFR
(No regulations issued)
2015
3 CFR
80 FR
Page
Chapter I
101.3
Removed
13758
2016-2018
3 CFR
(No regulations issued)
[[Page 1033]]
INDEX
A
Adoption Month, National (Proc. 9815)
Aeronautics and Space
Commercial space flight, launches and re-entries; initiative to
streamline licensing process (Space Policy Directive-2, p. 943)
African American History Month, National (Proc. 9696)
African-American Music Appreciation Month (Proc. 9763)
African Growth and Opportunity Act, actions under; beneficiary country,
designations (Procs. 9771, 9834)
Agency for International Development, United States; delegation of
authorities under the Reinforcing Education Accountability in Development
Act (Memorandum of Aug. 31, p. 964)
Agriculture Day, National (Proc. 9708)
Alcohol and Drug Addiction Recovery Month, National (Proc. 9778)
Alcohol, Tobacco, Firearms and Explosives, Bureau of
Machineguns; application of definition to ``bump fire'' stocks and other
similar devices (Memorandum of Feb. 20, p. 916)
Aliens
Migrant children, U.S. family separation policy regarding; affording
Congress opportunity to address (EO 13841)
American Education Week (Proc. 9823)
American Heart Month (Proc. 9695)
American Red Cross Month (Proc. 9700)
Americans with Disabilities Act, Anniversary (Proc. 9769)
Apprenticeship Week, National (Proc. 9824)
Archives and records
Kennedy, John F., President; certification of certain assassination
records (Memorandum of Apr. 26, p. 936)
Armed Forces Day (Proc. 9753)
Armed Forces, U.S.
Courts-Martial Manual, U.S.; 2018 amendments (EO 13825)
Military decorations; delegation of authority to approve (EO 13830)
Military spouses, noncompetitive civil service appointments; policy to
enhance (EO 13832)
Transgender individuals; revocation of policy regarding military service
(Memorandum of Mar. 23, p. 925)
Arms and munitions
Machineguns to bump-fire stocks and similar devices; application of
definition (Memorandum of Feb. 20, p. 916)
Asian American and Pacific Islander Heritage Month (Proc. 9733)
Assassination of Dr. Martin Luther King Jr., 50th Anniversary (Proc.
9720)
B
Balanced Budget and Emergency Deficit Control Act, as amended;
sequestration order for FY 2019 (Order of Feb. 12, p. 915)
Be Best Day (Proc. 9745)
Belarus; actions and policies of Government and persons who undermine
democratic processes and institutions; continuation of U.S. national
emergency (Notice of June 8, p. 946)
Blind Americans Equality Day (Proc. 9807)
Boards, Commissions, Committees, etc.
American Worker, President's National Council for; establishment (EO
13845)
Election Integrity; Presidential Advisory Commission on; termination (EO
13820)
Faith and Opportunity Initiative, White House; establishment (EO 13831)
Interagency Council on Crime Prevention and Improving Reentry, Federal;
establishment (EO 13826)
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Interagency Labor Relations Working Group; establishment (EO 13836)
interagency Ocean Policy Committee; establishment (EO 13840)
Market Integrity and Consumer Fraud Task Force; establishment (EO 13844)
Opportunity and Revitalization Council, White House; establishment (EO
13853)
Spectrum Strategy Task Force; establishment (Memorandum of Oct 25, p.
977)
Sports, Fitness, and Nutrition, President's Council on; title revision
(EO 13824)
United States Postal System Task Force; establishment (EO 13829)
Breast Cancer Awareness Month, National (Proc. 9791)
Broadcom Limited proposed acquisition of Qualcomm Incorporated;
transaction prohibition (Order of Mar. 12, p. 921)
Budget, Federal
Sequestration order for FY 2019 (Order of Feb. 12, p. 915)
Burundi; continuation of U.S. national emergency (Notice of Nov. 16, p.
986)
C
California, honoring the victims of the tragedy in Thousand Oaks (Proc.
9820)
Camp Nelson National monument, establishment (Proc. 9811)
Canada-U.S. trade agreement; notice of intent to enter (Notice of Aug.
31, p. 964)
Cancer Control Month (Proc. 9713)
Captive Nations Week (Proc. 9767)
Caribbean-American Heritage Month, National (Proc. 9760)
Central African Republic; continuation of U.S. national emergency (Notice
of May 10, p. 939)
Character Counts Week, National (Proc. 9808)
Charter Schools Week, National (Proc. 9742)
Chemical Weapons Convention, resolution of advice and consent to
ratification; delegation of authority and functions consistent with
Condition 23 (Memorandum of Nov. 5, p. 984)
Child Abuse Prevention Month, National (Proc. 9714)
Child Health Day (Proc. 9797)
Child Soldiers Prevention Act of 2008; waiver of prohibition
(Presidential Determination No. 18-13, p. 969)
Civil Service; Administrative Law Judge appointments; excepting from
competitive service (EO 13843)
Colombia
Drug interdiction assistance, U.S.; continuation (Presidential
Determination No. 18-10, p. 959)
Narcotics traffickers; continuation of U.S. national emergency (Notice
of Oct. 17, p. 972)
Columbia River Basin, water infrastructure projects; efforts to
streamline regulatory process (Memorandum of Oct. 19, p. 973)
Columbus Day (Proc. 9801)
Commerce, Department of
John S. McCain National Defense Authorization Act for FY 2019;
delegation of authority under (Memorandum of Oct. 16, p. 972)
National Defense Authorization Act for FY 2019; delegation of
authorities under (Memorandum of Nov. 26, p. 986)
Spectrum management; initiating policy to develop a sustainable strategy
for America's future (Memorandum of Oct. 25, p. 977)
Commerce, international
Aluminum; U.S. import adjustments (Procs. 9704, 9710, 9739, 9758, 9776)
China
USTR, sec. 301 investigation; decision to investigate China's laws,
policies, and practices relating to U.S. intellectual property rights,
innovation, and technology development (Memorandum of Mar. 22, p. 923)
Harmonized Tariff Schedules of the U.S.; modifications (Proc. 9771)
Steel; U.S. import adjustments (Procs. 9705, 9711, 9740, 9759, 9772,
9777)
Congo, Democratic Republic; continuation of U.S. national emergency
(Notice of Oct. 25, p. 976)
Constitution Day, Citizenship Day, and Constitution Week (Proc. 9788)
Consumer Protection Week, National (Proc. 9703)
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Countering America's Adversaries Through Sanctions Act; implementation
authorization under (EO 13849)
Courts-Martial, United States Manual; 2018 amendments (EO 13825)
Crime Victims' Right Week, National (Proc. 9721)
Critical Infrastructure Security and Resilience Month (Proc. 9814)
Cuba
Detainees at Guantanamo Bay, U.S. Naval Station; continuation of lawful
detention operations (EO 13823)
Regulations regarding anchorage and movement of vessels; modification
and continuation of national emergency (Proc. 9699)
Trading With the Enemy Act; continuation of certain authorities
(Presidential Determination No. 18-11, p. 965)
Customs and Border Protection, U.S.
``Catch and release'' practices; policy to strengthen immigration
enforcement laws to end (Memorandum of Apr. 6, p. 928)
U.S.-Mexico border; implementing policy to address mass migration of
aliens into the U.S. (Proc. 9822)
Cybersecurity Awareness Month, National (Proc. 9792)
D
Day of Prayer, National (Proc. 9741)
Days of Prayer and Remembrance, National (Proc. 9781)
Days of Remembrance of Victims of the Holocaust (Proc. 9724)
Deaths
Bush, Barbara (Proc. 9727)
Bush, George Herbert Walker (Proc. 9830)
Graham, William ``Billy'' F., Jr. (Proc. 9698)
Senator McCain, John Sidney, III (Proc. 9775)
Decorations, medals, awards
Military decorations; delegation of approval authority (EO 13830)
Defense, Department of
John S. McCain National Defense Authorization Act for FY 2019;
Delegation of authority under (Memorandums of Sept. 10, p. 966; Oct. 16, p.
972)
National Defense Authorization Act for FY 2018; delegation of functions
and authorities under (Memorandums of Feb. 5, p. 913; Feb. 9, p. 915)
National Defense Authorization Act for FY 2019; delegation of authority
under (Memorandum of Oct. 26, p. 980)
Space Command, U.S.; establishment as a unified combatant command
(Memorandum of Dec. 18, p. 990)
Transgender servicemembers; revocation of policy regarding military
service (Memorandum of Mar. 23, p. 925)
Defense, national
Cybersecurity
Malicious cyber-enabled activities; continuation of national emergency
(Notice of Mar. 27, p. 926)
Defense Production Act of 1950; determinations under sec. 303
(Presidential Determination Nos. 19-02, p. 971; 19-03, p. 971)
Defense Production Act of 1950; determinations under sec. 4533
(Presidential Determination Nos. 18-03, p. 912; 18-04, p. 912)
Jerusalem Embassy Act, suspension of limitations under (Presidential
Determination Nos. 18-09, p. 946; 19-06, p. 989)
Organisation Conjointe de Cooperation en Matiere d'Armement;
determination of eligibility to receive U.S. defense articles and services
(Presidential
Determination No. 18-05, p. 935)
Qualcomm Incorporated, proposed acquisition by Broadcom Limited;
prohibition of transaction (Order of Mar. 12, p. 921)
Terrorists and other public-safety threats; enacting policy to
strengthen vetting and U.S. entry detection process (Proc. 9723)
Transnational criminal organizations; continuation of national emergency
(Notice of July 20, p. 958)
Venezuela, situation in; imposing additional measures to address (EO
13827)
Defense Production Act of 1950, sec. 4533
Thin-wall castings (Presidential Determination No. 18-04, p. 912)
[[Page 1036]]
Trusted advanced photomasks (Presidential Determination No. 18-03, p.
912)
Defense Production Act of 1950, sec. 303
Alane fuel cells (Presidential Determination No. 19-02, p. 971)
Lithium Sea-Water batteries (Presidential Determination No. 19-03, p.
971)
Defense Transportation Day, National and National Transportation Week
(Proc. 9747)
Department of State Authorities Act, Fiscal Year 2017; delegation of
authority under (Memorandum of June 4, p. 945)
Disability Employment Awareness Month, National (Proc. 9793)
Domestic Violence Awareness Month, National (Proc. 9803)
Donate Life Month, National (Proc. 9715)
Drugs and narcotics
Colombia
Drug interdiction assistance, U.S.; continuation (Presidential Determination
No. 18-10, p. 959)
Significant narcotics traffickers; continuation of national emergency
(Notice of Oct. 17, p. 972)
Drug transit or major illicit drug producing countries for FY 2019
(Presidential Determination No. 18-12, p. 966)
E
Education
Reinforcing Education Accountability in Development Act (READ);
delegation of authorities under (Memorandum of Aug. 31, p. 964)
Education and Sharing Day, U.S.A. (Proc. 9712)
Elections, U.S.; imposing certain U.S. sanctions to deter foreign
interference (EO 13848)
Emergency Medical Services Week (Proc. 9751)
Employer Support of the Guard and Reserve Week, National (Proc. 9773)
Energy Awareness Month, National (Proc. 9794)
Entrepreneurship Month, National (Proc. 9816)
Environment
Ambient Air Quality Standards, National; enacting policies and
procedures to promote and expedite domestic manufacturing and job creation
(Memorandum of Apr. 12, p. 931)
Ocean policy, U.S.; enacting regulations to advance U.S. economic,
security and environmental interests (EO 13840)
Environmental Protection Agency
Air quality standards, regulatory policy and procedure review; effort to
promote domestic manufacturing and job creation (Memorandum of Apr. 12, p.
931)
Executive orders; amendments, revocations, suspensions, etc.
EO 12473; amended (EO 13825)
EO 13658; amended (EO 13838)
Exports and imports; regulations controlling exports, continuation of
U.S. national emergency (Notice of Aug. 8, p. 960)
F
FAA Reauthorization Act of 2018; delegation of functions and authorities
under (Memorandum of Dec. 21, p. 991)
Fair Housing Month, National (Proc. 9716)
Family Caregivers Month, National (Proc. 9817)
Family separation of immigrant children; procedures to afford Congress
the opportunity to address (EO 13841)
Family Week, National (Proc. 9826)
Farm Safety and Health Week, National (Proc. 9784)
Father's Day (Proc. 9765)
Federal buildings and facilities
Broadband tower facilities on Federal properties; Federal government
effort to support deployment in rural areas (Memorandum of Jan. 8, p. 909)
Federal buildings and operations; implementing policy to improve energy
efficiency and design sustainability (EO 13834)
Federal government agencies; enacting policy to enhance effectiveness of
Chief Information Officers (EO 13833)
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Federal government infrastructure and operations; implementation of
policy to improve efficiency (EO 13834)
Fire Prevention Week (Proc. 9800)
Flag Day and National Flag Week (Proc. 9764)
Florida, honoring the victims of the tragedy in Parkland (Proc. 9697)
Foreign Assistance Act of 1961; delegation of authority (Memorandum of
Nov. 29, p. 989)
Foreign investments in U.S.
Broadcom Limited, proposed acquisition of Qualcomm Incorporated;
transaction prohibited (Order of Mar. 12, p. 921)
Foreign policy, U.S.
Trafficking in persons; foreign governments' compliance efforts
(Presidential Determination No. 19-05, p. 987)
Foreign relations
Belarus; actions and policies of persons who undermine democratic
processes or institutions; continuation of U.S. national emergency (Notice
of June 8, p. 946)
Colombian government, U.S. drug interdiction assistance; continuation
(Presidential Determination No. 18-10, p. 959)
Drug transit or major illicit drug producing countries for FY 2019
(Presidential Determination No. 18-12, p. 966)
Export control regulations, continuation of national emergency (Notice
of Aug. 8, p. 960)
Jerusalem Embassy Act; suspension of limitations (Presidential
Determination Nos. 18-09, p. 946; 19-06, p. 989)
Nicaragua; blocking property of additional persons contributing to
situation (EO 13851)
Trade agreements; notice of intention to enter into with Mexico and
Canada (Notice of Aug. 31, p. 964)
Trafficking in persons; determination of foreign governments' compliance
with Trafficking Victims Protection Act of 2000 (Presidential Determination
No. 19-05, p. 987)
Transnational criminal organizations; continuation of national emergency
(Notice of July 20, p. 958)
United Nations; Universal Postal Union modernization procedures, effort
to improve international mail security and safety (Memorandum of Aug. 23, p.
960)
U.S. elections; foreign interference threat, imposing sanctions to
prevent (EO 13848)
Venezuela, imposing additional U.S. sanctions; blocking property and
prohibiting certain transactions of persons contributing to situation (EO
13850)
Forest Products Week, National (Proc. 9809)
Forest Service, U.S.; wildfire risks to forests, rangelands and other
Federal lands, implementing policy to mitigate (EO 13855)
Former Prisoner of War Recognition Day, National (Proc. 9722)
Foster Care Month, National (Proc. 9734)
G
Gang Violence Prevention Week, National (Proc. 9785)
Generalized System of Preferences; modification of duty-free treatment
(Proc. 9813)
General Pulaski Memorial Day (Proc. 9804)
General Services Administration
Broadband facilities in rural areas; enacting policy to streamline and
expedite Federal asset location process (EO 13821)
German-American Day (Proc. 9799)
Gold Star Mother's and Father's Day (Proc. 9796)
Government organization and employees
Administrative Law Judge appointments; excepting from competitive
service (EO 13843)
Chief Information Officers, agency-level; policy to enhance management
responsibilities (EO 13833)
Closing of Executive departments and agencies on
December 24, 2018 (EO 13854)
December 5, 2018 (EO 13852)
Election Integrity, Presidential Advisory Commission on; termination (EO
13820)
Federal Interagency Council on Crime Prevention and Improving Reentry;
establishment (EO 13826)
[[Page 1038]]
Federal labor relations, union activities; effort to ensure
transparency, accountability and efficiency of taxpayer funded official time
use (EO 13837)
Federal collective bargaining process; procedures to assist in
developing government-wide efficient, effective and cost-reducing approaches
(EO 13836)
Federal workforce, removal process; implementing guidance to streamline
and ensure agency compliance with merit system principles (EO 13839)
Government contracts; seasonal recreational services or rental equipment
on Federal lands, provision to exempt from Executive Order 13658 (EO 13838)
Noncompetitive appointments of military spouses; effort to promote (EO
13832)
Rates of pay; adjustments (EO 13856)
Sports, Fitness, and Nutrition, President's Council on; title revision
(EO 13824)
U.S. Marshals Service appointments; establishing exception to
competitive examination rules (EO 13842)
U.S. Postal System, Task Force on; establishment (EO 13829)
Great Britain and Northern Ireland; proposed agreement with U.S. for
cooperation in peaceful uses of nuclear energy (Presidential
Determination No. 18-07, p. 938)
Great Outdoors Month (Proc. 9757)
Greek Independence Day: A National Day of Celebration of Greek and
American Democracy (Proc. 9709)
H
Harmonized Tariff Schedules of the U.S.
African Growth and Opportunity Act; beneficiary country designations and
modifications (Proc. 9771)
Aluminum; import adjustments (Procs. 9704, 9710, 9739, 9758, 9776)
Duty-free treatment list; modification of eligible products under
generalized system of preferences (Proc. 9813)
Steel; import adjustments (Procs. 9705, 9711, 9740, 9759, 9772, 9777)
Hispanic Heritage Month, National (Proc. 9783)
Historically Black Colleges and Universities Week, National (Proc. 9786)
Homeland Security, Department of
Delegation of functions and authorities under the FAA Reauthorization
Act of 2018 (Memorandum of Dec. 21, p. 991)
Homeownership Month, National (Proc. 9761)
Human Rights
Human rights; continuation of U.S. national emergency respecting abuse
and corruption (Notice of Dec. 18, p. 990)
Human Rights Day, Bill of Rights Day, and Human Rights Week (Proc. 9832)
Hunting and Fishing Day, National (Proc. 9790)
Hurricane Preparedness Week, National (Proc. 9743)
I
Immigration and Nationality Act; effort to afford Congress the
opportunity to address immigration law enforcement policies (EO 13841)
Immigration and naturalization
Illegal aliens, apprehension and detention of; enhancements to
immigration enforcement laws to end ``catch and release'' practice
(Memorandum of Apr. 6, p. 928)
Immigrant children, U.S. family separation policy; effort to afford
Congress the opportunity to address (EO 13841)
Refugee admissions, U.S.; FY 2019 (Presidential Determination No. 19-01,
p. 969)
Southern U.S. border, mass migration through; measures to suspend and
limit U.S. entry (Proc. 9822)
Impaired Driving Prevention Month, National (Proc. 9828)
Importation of steel into the U.S.; tariff adjustments (Proc. 9772)
Information technology
Chief Information Officers, agency-level; effort to enhance
effectiveness (EO 13833)
Interior, Department of the
Broadband tower facilities in rural areas; implementing policy to
support development on Federal property (Memorandum of Jan. 8, p. 909)
Federal lands, wildfire risks; implementing management plan to mitigate
(EO 13855)
[[Page 1039]]
Seasonal recreational services and equipment rental contracts; amendment
to EO 13658 (EO 13838)
Iran
Continuation of U.S. national emergency (Notices of Mar. 12, p. 920;
Nov. 8, p. 985)
Petroleum and petroleum products, U.S. allocations; determinations under
the National Defense Authorization Act of FY 2012 (Presidential
Determination Nos. 18-08, p. 941; 19-04, p. 982)
Sanctions, U.S.; policy to reimpose certain sanctions (EO 13846)
Iraq
Continuation of U.S. national emergency (Notice of May 18, p. 942)
Irish-American Heritage Month (Proc. 9701)
J
Jerusalem Embassy Act, Suspension of Limitations (Presidential
Determination Nos. 18-09, p. 946; 19-06, p. 989)
Jewish American Heritage Month (Proc. 9731)
John S. McCain National Defense Authorization Act for FY 2019; delegation
of authority under (Memorandums of Sept. 10, p. 966; Oct. 16, p. 972)
Joint Comprehensive Plan of Action; implementing policy to reimpose
certain U.S. sanctions on Iran (EO 13846)
Justice, Department of
Task Force on Market Integrity and Consumer Fraud, establishment (EO
13844)
U.S. Marshals Service appointments; establishing competitive examining
rule exception (EO 13842)
K
Korean War Veterans Armistice Day, National (Proc. 9770)
L
Labor
American Worker, President's National Council for the; establishment (EO
13845)
Federal land recreational and equipment service contracts; wage rate
amendment to Executive Order 13658 (EO 13838)
Retirement security; provision to expand access to workplace retirement
plans nationwide (EO 13847)
Labor Day (Proc. 9780)
Labor management relations
Federal employees collective bargaining agreements; policy promoting
development of efficient, effective, and cost-saving approaches (EO 13836)
Federal workers removal process; guidelines for streamlining and
ensuring merit system compliance (EO 13839)
Unions, Federal; taxpayer-funded official time use, effort to ensure
transparency, accountability and efficiency (EO 13837)
Law Day, U.S.A. (Proc. 9732)
Law enforcement
U.S. Marshals Service positions; establishing an exception to
competitive examining rules for certain appointments (EO 13842)
Youth and adult rehabilitation; establishment of the Crime Prevention
and Improving Reentry, Federal Interagency Council (EO 13826)
Lebanon; continuation of U.S. national emergency (Notice of July 27, p.
959)
Leif Erikson Day (Proc. 9802)
Libya; continuation of U.S. national emergency (Notice of Feb. 9, p. 914)
Loyalty Day (Proc. 9738)
M
Made in America Day and Made in America Week (Proc. 9768)
Manufacturing Day, National (Proc. 9798)
Maritime Day, National (Proc. 9755)
Market Integrity and Consumer Fraud task force; establishment (EO 13844)
Martin Luther King, Jr., Federal Holiday (Proc. 9689)
Maryland, honoring the victims of the tragedy in Annapolis (Proc. 9766)
Mental Health Awareness Month, National (Proc. 9735)
[[Page 1040]]
Merit System Protection Board, Federal employee removal process;
provision to streamline and ensure agency compliance with merit system
principles (EO 13839)
Mexico, proposed agreement with U.S. for cooperation in peaceful uses of
nuclear energy (Presidential Determination No. 18-06, p. 937)
Mexico, trade agreement with U.S.; notice of intention to enter (Notice
of Aug. 31, p. 964)
Mexico-U.S. border; mass migration issues: steps to address (Proc. 9822)
Middle East
Peace process, terrorists who threaten; continuation of U.S. national
emergency (Notice of Jan. 17, p. 911)
Military assistance
Defense articles and services, U.S.; Organisation Conjointe de
Cooperation en Matiere d'Armement, eligibility to receive (Presidential
Determination No. 18-05, p. 935)
Military Spouse Day (Proc. 9746)
Minority Enterprise Development Week (Proc. 9805)
Monuments, national
Camp Nelson, establishment (Proc. 9811)
Mother's Day (Proc. 9749)
N
National Defense Authorization Act for FY 2012; determinations under sec.
1245(d)(4)(B) and (C) (Presidential Determination Nos. 18-08, p. 941; 19-
04, p. 982)
National Defense Authorization Act for FY 2017; delegation of functions
and authorities under (Memorandum of Feb. 8, p. 913)
National Defense Authorization Act for FY 2018; delegation of
authorities/functions under (Memorandums of Feb. 5, p. 913; Feb. 9, p.
915; Feb. 20, p. 916; Apr. 4, p. 928; May 16, p. 941)
National Defense Authorization Act for FY 2019; delegation of authority
under (Memorandums of Oct. 26, p. 980; Oct. 26, p. 981; Oct. 26, p. 981;
Oct. 29, p. 982; Nov. 26, p. 986; Dec. 21, p. 992)
National emergencies: declared, continued, terminated, etc.
Belarus, Democratic processes or institutions; continuation of emergency
on governments and persons who undermine (Notice of June 8, p. 946)
Burundi; continuation of emergency (Notice of Nov. 16, p. 986)
Central African Republic; continuation of emergency (Notice of May 10,
p. 939)
Colombia; significant narcotics traffickers, continuation of emergency
(Notice of Oct. 17, p. 972)
Congo, Democratic Republic of; continuation of emergency (Notice of Oct.
25, p. 976)
Cuba; anchorage and movement of vessels, continuation of emergency
(Proc. 9699)
Cyber-enabled malicious activity; continuation of emergency (Notice of
Mar. 27, p. 926)
Export control regulations; continuation of emergency (Notice of Aug. 8,
p. 960)
Human rights abuse and corruption; continuation of emergency (Notice of
Dec. 18, p. 990)
Iran; continuation of emergency (Notices of Mar. 12, p. 920; Nov. 8, p.
985)
Iraq, stabilization of; continuation of emergency (Notice of May 18, p.
942)
Lebanon; continuation of emergency (Notice of July 27, p. 959)
Libya; continuation of emergency (Notice of Feb. 9, p. 914)
Middle East peace process, terrorists who threaten to disrupt;
continuation of emergency (Notice of Jan. 17, p. 911)
North Korea; continuation of emergency (Notice of June 22, p. 955)
Somalia; continuation of emergency (Notice of Apr. 4, p. 927)
South Sudan; continuation of emergency (Notice of Mar. 27, p. 926)
Sudan; continuation of emergency (Notice of Oct. 31, p. 983)
Syrian government, actions of; continuation of emergency (Notice of May
9, p. 938)
Terrorism, persons who commit, threaten to commit or support;
continuation of emergency (Notice of Sept. 19, p. 968)
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Terrorist attacks; continuation of emergency (Notice of Sept. 10, p.
965)
Transnational criminal organizations; continuation of emergency (Notice
of July 20, p. 958)
Ukraine; continuation of emergency (Notice of Mar. 2, p. 917)
Venezuela
Continuation of emergency (Notice of Mar. 2, p. 918)
Directive imposing additional sanctions to address situation (EO 13827)
Prohibiting certain U.S. transactions with government (EO 13835)
Weapons of mass destruction, proliferation of; continuation of emergency
(Notice of Nov. 8, p. 985)
Western Balkans; continuation of emergency (Notice of June 22, p. 957)
Yemen; continuation of emergency (Notice of May 14, p. 940)
Zimbabwe; continuation of emergency (Notice of Mar. 2, p. 919)
National Intelligence, Office of the Director; delegation of authority
(Memorandum of Sept. 10, p. 966)
National Space Traffic Management Policy (Space Policy Directive-3 of
June 18 p. 947)
Native American Heritage Month, National (Proc. 9818)
Nicaragua; blocking property of additional persons contributing to
situation (EO 13851)
North Korea; continuation of U.S. national emergency (Notice of June 22,
p. 955)
Nuclear energy
Great Britain and Northern Ireland; proposed agreement with U.S. for
cooperation of peaceful uses (Presidential Determination No. 18-07, p. 938)
Mexico; proposed agreement with U.S. for cooperation of peaceful uses
(Presidential Determination No. 18-06, p. 937)
O
Ocean Month, National (Proc. 9762)
Ocean Policy; initiative to advance U.S. economic, security, and
environmental interest (EO 13840)
Older Americans Month (Proc. 9736)
P
Pan American Day and Pan American Week (Proc. 9725)
Park Week, National (Proc. 9728)
Patriot Day (Proc. 9782)
Peace Officers Memorial Day and Police Week (Proc. 9748)
Pearl Harbor Remembrance Day, National (Proc. 9831)
Pennsylvania, honoring the victims of the tragedy in Pittsburgh (Proc.
9812)
Personnel Management, Office of
Administrative Law Judge appointments; excepting from competitive
service (EO 13843)
Executive departments and agencies, closings
December 5, 2018 (EO 13852)
December 24, 2018 (EO 13854)
Military spouses; enacting policy to enhance appointments to
noncompetitive civil service positions (EO 13832)
U.S. Marshals Service appointments; excepting from competitive examining
rules (EO 13842)
Physical Fitness and Sports Month, National (Proc. 9737)
Poison Prevention Week, National (Proc. 9706)
Postal Service, U.S.
International mail services; policy to modernize monetary reimbursement
model and enhance mail security and safety (Memorandum of Aug. 23, p. 960)
Poverty in America, effort to reduce; enacting policy to promote
opportunity and economic mobility (EO 13828)
POW/MIA Recognition Day, National (Proc. 9789)
Prayer for Peace, Memorial Day (Proc. 9756)
Preparedness Month, National (Proc. 9779)
Prescription Opioid and Heroin Epidemic Awareness Week (Proc. 9787)
Presidential authority delegations
Agency for International Development, United States; Administrator
(Memorandum of Aug. 31, p. 964)
Commerce, Department of; Secretary (Memorandums of Oct. 16, p. 972; Nov.
26, p. 986)
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Defense, Department of; Secretary (Memorandums of Feb. 5, p. 913; Feb.
9, p. 915; Sept. 10, p. 966; Oct. 16, p. 972; Oct. 26, p. 980; Dec. 21, p.
992)
Director of National Intelligence, Office of the (Memorandum of Sept.
10, p. 966)
Energy, Department of; Secretary (Memorandums of Apr. 4, p. 928; Oct.
26, p. 981)
Homeland Security, Department of; Secretary (Memorandum of Dec. 21, p.
991)
State, Department of; Secretary (Memorandums of Jan. 9, p. 910; Feb. 8,
p. 913; Feb. 9, p. 915; Feb. 20, p. 916; May 16, p. 941; June 4, p. 945;
Aug. 31, p. 964; Sept. 10, p. 966; Oct. 26, p. 981; Oct. 29, p. 982; Nov. 5,
p. 984; Nov. 29, p. 989; Dec 21, p. 991; Dec. 21, p. 992)
President's Council on Sports, Fitness, and Nutrition; title revision (EO
13824)
President's National Council for the American Worker, establishment (EO
13845)
Public lands
Recreational service and equipment contracts; minimum wage exemption
from EO 13658 (EO 13838)
Public printing and documents
President John F. Kennedy assassination; temporary certification for
certain records (Memorandum of Apr. 26, p. 936)
Public Service Recognition Week (Proc. 9744)
R
Recreational services and equipment on Federal lands, Executive Order
13658 amendment (EO 13838)
Refugees; fiscal year 2019 admissions (Presidential Determination No. 19-
01, p. 969)
Religious Freedom Day (Proc. 9690)
Retirement plans; initiative to strengthen (EO 13847)
S
Safe Boating Week, National (Proc. 9750)
Sanctity of Human Life Day, National (Proc. 9691)
School Choice Week, National (Proc. 9692)
School Lunch Week, National (Proc. 9806)
Science and technology
Defense Production Act of 1950, critical items
Advanced photomasks (Presidential Determination No. 18-03, p. 912)
Thin-wall castings (Presidential Determination No. 18-04, p. 912)
Second Chance Month (Proc. 9718)
Servicemembers, uniformed and veterans; enacting policy to support
transition to civilian life (EO 13822)
Sexual Assault Awareness and Prevention Month, National (Proc. 9717)
Ships and shipping
Cuba; anchorage and movement of vessels in U.S.; modification and
continuation of national emergency (Proc. 9699)
Slavery and Human Trafficking Prevention Month, National (Proc. 9835)
Small Business Week, National (Proc. 9730)
Somalia; continuation of U.S. national emergency (Notice of Apr. 4, p.
927)
Southern border, mass migration into the U.S. through; efforts to address
(Proc. 9822)
South Sudan; continuation of U.S. national emergency (Notice of Mar. 27,
p. 926)
Space Council, National
National Space Traffic Management Policy, implementation (Space Policy
Directive-3, p. 947)
Space transportation and exploration
Commercial space flight launches and re-entries; enacting policy to
streamline licensing process (Space Policy Directive-2, p. 943)
National Space Traffic Management; implementing policy to develop new
approach to space traffic management (Space Policy Directive-3, p. 947)
U.S. Space Command; establishing as a Unified Combatant Command
(Memorandum of Dec. 18, p. 990)
Special observances
50th Anniversary of the Assassination of Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr.
(Proc. 9720)
African-American Music Appreciation Month (Proc. 9763)
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American Education Week (Proc. 9823)
American Heart Month (Proc. 9695)
American Red Cross Month (Proc. 9700)
Anniversary of the Americans with Disabilities Act (Proc. 9769)
Armed Forces Day (Proc. 9753)
Asian American and Pacific Islander Heritage Month (Proc. 9733)
Be Best Day (Proc. 9745)
Blind Americans Equality Day (Proc. 9807)
Cancer Control Month (Proc. 9713)
Captive Nations Week (Proc. 9767)
Child Health Day (Proc. 9797)
Columbus Day (Proc. 9801)
Constitution Day, Citizenship Day, and Constitution Week (Proc. 9788)
Critical Infrastructure Security and Resilience Month (Proc. 9814)
Days of Remembrance of Victims of the Holocaust (Proc. 9724)
Death of Barbara Bush (Proc. 9727)
Death of Billy Graham (Proc. 9698)
Death of George H.W. Bush (Proc. 9830)
Death of Senator John Sidney McCain III (Proc. 9775)
Education and Sharing Day, U.S.A. (Proc. 9712)
Emergency Medical Services Week (Proc. 9751)
Father's Day (Proc. 9765)
Fire Prevention Week (Proc. 9800)
Flag Day and National Flag Week (Proc. 9764)
General Pulaski Memorial Day (Proc. 9804)
German-American Day (Proc. 9799)
Gold Star Mother's and Family's Day (Proc. 9796)
Great Outdoors Month (Proc. 9757)
Greek Independence Day; A National Day of Celebration of Greek and
American Democracy (Proc. 9709)
Honoring the Victims of the Tragedy in Annapolis, Maryland (Proc. 9766)
Honoring the Victims of the Tragedy in Parkland, Florida (Proc. 9697)
Honoring the Victims of the Tragedy in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania (Proc.
9812)
Honoring the Victims of the Tragedy in Santa Fe, Texas (Proc. 9754)
Honoring the Victims of the Tragedy in Thousand Oaks, California (Proc.
9820)
Human Rights Day, Bill of Rights Day, and Human Rights Week (Proc. 9832)
Irish-American Heritage Month (Proc. 9701)
Jewish American Heritage Month (Proc. 9731)
Labor Day (Proc. 9780)
Law Day, U.S.A. (Proc. 9732)
Leif Erikson Day (Proc. 9802)
Loyalty Day (Proc. 9738)
Made in America Day and Made in America Week (Proc. 9768)
Martin Luther King, Jr., Federal Holiday (Proc. 9689)
Military Spouse Day (Proc. 9746)
Minority Enterprise Development Week (Proc. 9805)
Mother's Day (Proc. 9749)
National Adoption Month (Proc. 9815)
National African American History Month (Proc. 9696)
National Agriculture Day (Proc. 9708)
National Alcohol and Drug Addiction Recovery Month (Proc. 9778)
National Apprenticeship Week (Proc. 9824)
National Breast Cancer Awareness Month (Proc. 9791)
National Caribbean-American Heritage Month (Proc. 9760)
National Character Counts Week (Proc. 9808)
National Charter Schools Week (Proc. 9742)
National Child Abuse Prevention Month (Proc. 9714)
National Consumer Protection Week (Proc. 9703)
National Crime Victims' Right Week (Proc. 9721)
National Cybersecurity Awareness Month (Proc. 9792)
National Day of Prayer (Proc. 9741)
National Days of Prayer and Remembrance (Proc. 9781)
National Defense Transportation Day and National Transportation Week
(Proc. 9747)
National Disability Employment Awareness Month (Proc. 9793)
National Domestic Violence Awareness Month (Proc. 9803)
National Donate Life Month (Proc. 9715)
National Employer Support of the Guard and Reserve Week (Proc. 9773)
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National Energy Awareness Month (Proc. 9794)
National Entrepreneurship Month (Proc. 9816)
National Fair Housing Month (Proc. 9716)
National Family Caregivers Month (Proc. 9817)
National Family Week (Proc. 9826)
National Farm Safety and Health Week (Proc. 9784)
National Forest Products Week (Proc. 9809)
National Former Prisoner of War Recognition Day (Proc. 9722)
National Foster Care Month (Proc. 9734)
National Gang Violence Prevention Week (Proc. 9785)
National Hispanic Heritage Month (Proc. 9783)
National Historically Black Colleges and Universities Week (Proc. 9786)
National Homeownership Month (Proc. 9761)
National Hunting and Fishing Day (Proc. 9790)
National Hurricane Preparedness Week (Proc. 9743)
National Impaired Driving Prevention Month (Proc. 9828)
National Korean War Veterans Armistice Day (Proc. 9770)
National Manufacturing Day (Proc. 9798)
National Maritime Day (Proc. 9755)
National Mental Health Awareness Month (Proc. 9735)
National Native American Heritage Month (Proc. 9818)
National Ocean Month (Proc. 9762)
National Park Week (Proc. 9728)
National Pearl Harbor Remembrance Day (Proc. 9831)
National Physical Fitness and Sports Month (Proc. 9737)
National Poison Prevention Week (Proc. 9706)
National POW/MIA Recognition Day (Proc. 9789)
National Preparedness Month (Proc. 9779)
National Safe Boating Week (Proc. 9750)
National Sanctity of Human Life Day (Proc. 9691)
National School Choice Week (Proc. 9692)
National School Lunch Week (Proc. 9806)
National Sexual Assault Awareness and Prevention Month (Proc. 9717)
National Slavery and Human Trafficking Prevention Month (Proc. 9835)
National Small Business Week (Proc. 9730)
National Substance Abuse Prevention Month (Proc. 9795)
National Veterans and Military Families Month (Proc. 9819)
National Volunteer Week (Proc. 9726)
Older Americans Month (Proc. 9736)
Pan American Day and Pan American Week (Proc. 9725)
Patriot Day (Proc. 9782)
Peace Officers Memorial Day and Police Week (Proc. 9748)
Prayer for Peace, Memorial Day (Proc. 9756)
Prescription Opioid and Heroin Epidemic Awareness Week (Proc. 9787)
Public Service Recognition Week (Proc. 9744)
Religious Freedom Day (Proc. 9690)
Second Chance Month (Proc. 9718)
Thanksgiving Day (Proc. 9827)
United Nations Day (Proc. 9810)
Veterans Day (Proc. 9825)
Vocational-Technical Education Week (Proc. 9707)
Women's Equality Day (Proc. 9774)
Women's History Month (Proc. 9702)
World AIDS Day (Proc. 9829)
World Autism Awareness Day (Proc. 9719)
World Freedom Day (Proc. 9821)
World Intellectual Property Day (Proc. 9729)
World Trade Week (Proc. 9752)
Wright Brothers Day (Proc. 9833)
State, Department of
Chemical Weapons Convention, Resolution of Advice and Consent to
Ratification; delegation of authority contained in Condition 23 (Memorandum
of Nov. 5, p. 984)
Child Soldiers Prevention Act of 2008; prohibition waiver (Presidential
Determination No. 18-13, p. 969)
Countering America's Adversaries Through Sanctions Act; authorization to
implement certain sanctions (EO 13849)
Department of State Authorities Act, FY 2017; delegation of authority
under (Memorandum of June 4, p. 945)
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FAA Reauthorization Act of 2018; delegation of functions and authorities
under (Memorandum of Dec. 21, p. 991)
Foreign Assistance Act of 1961; delegation of authority under
(Memorandum of Nov. 29, p. 989)
Frank R. Wolf International Religious Freedom Act of 2016, delegation of
responsibilities under (Memorandum of Jan. 9, p. 910)
John S. McCain National Defense Authorization Act for FY 2019;
delegation of authority under (Memorandum of Sept. 10, p. 966)
National Defense Authorization Act for FY 2017; delegation of certain
functions and authorities under (Memorandum of Feb. 8, p. 913)
National Defense Authorization Act for FY 2018; delegation of
authorities under (Memorandums of Feb. 20, p. 916; May 16, p. 941)
Reinforcing Education Accountability in Development Act; delegation of
authorities under (Memorandum of Aug. 31, p. 964)
Substance Abuse Prevention Month, National (Proc. 9795)
Sudan; continuation of U.S. national emergency (Notice of Oct. 31, p.
983)
Syrian government; U.S. national emergency, continuation (Notice of May
9, p. 938)
T
Telecommunications
Broadband facilities in rural areas; procedures to streamline and
expedite requests process to locate on Federal land (EO 13821)
Spectrum management; effort to develop national sustainable strategies
to improve (Memorandum of Oct. 25, p. 977)
Terrorism
Persons who commit, threaten to commit, or support; continuation of
national emergency (Notice of Sept. 19, p. 968)
Terrorist attacks in the U.S.; continuation of national emergency
(Notice of Sept. 10, p. 965)
Terrorists, Guantanamo Bay detainees; directive to continue lawful
detention practices (EO 13823)
Terrorists, U.S. entry prevention; implementing procedures to strengthen
vetting capabilities and detection process (Proc. 9723)
Texas, honoring the victims of the tragedy in Santa Fe (Proc. 9754)
Thanksgiving Day (Proc. 9827)
Trade
African Growth and Opportunity Act; beneficiary country designations
(Procs. 9771, 9834)
Aluminum; U.S. import adjustments (Procs. 9704, 9710, 9739, 9758, 9776)
Cuba, Trading With the Enemy Act, continuation of certain authorities
under (Presidential Determination No. 18-11, p. 965)
Generalized System of Preferences; duty-free treatment modifications
(Proc. 9813)
Steel; U.S. import adjustments (Procs. 9705, 9711, 9740, 9759, 9772,
9777)
Trade agreements
Canada-U.S. trade agreement; notice of intent to enter (Notice of Aug.
31, p. 964)
Crystalline silicone photovoltaic cells; imposing U.S. safeguard measure
on import competition (Proc. 9693)
Mexico-U.S. trade agreement; notice of intent to enter (Notice of Aug.
31, p. 964)
Washers, large residential; implementing procedures to facilitate a
positive adjustment to import competition (Proc. 9694)
Trade Commission, U.S. International (USITC)
Crystalline silicon photovoltaic cells; facilitating positive
adjustments to competition from imports (Proc. 9693)
Large residential washers; facilitating positive adjustments to
competition from imports (Proc. 9694)
Trade Representative, Office of United States
Sec. 301 investigation into China's laws, policies, and practices
regarding U.S. technology transfers and intellectual property or innovation
(Memorandum of Mar. 22, p. 923)
Trafficking in persons; determination of foreign governments compliance
under Trafficking Victims Protection Act of 2000 (Presidential
Determination No. 19-05, p. 987)
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Treasury, Department of
Iran; measures to reimpose certain U.S. sanctions (EO 13846)
Treaties and international agreements
Great Britain and Northern Ireland; proposed agreement for cooperation
with U.S. for peaceful uses of nuclear energy (Presidential Determination
No. 18-07, p. 938)
Mexico; proposed agreement for cooperation with U.S. for peaceful uses
of nuclear energy (Presidential Determination No. 18-06, p. 937)
United Nations Universal Postal Union; enacting policy to modernize
monetary reimbursement model and improve international mail safety and
security (Memorandum of Aug. 23, p. 960)
U
Ukraine; continuation of U.S. national emergency (Notice of Mar. 2, p.
917)
United Nations Day (Proc. 9810)
V
Venezuela
Continuation of U.S. national emergency (Notice of Mar. 2, p. 918)
Property blocking of additional persons contributing to situation (EO
13850)
Sanctions, U.S.; prohibiting certain additional transactions (EO 13835)
Taking additional steps to address U.S. national emergency (EO 13827)
Veterans
Servicemembers, uniformed and veterans; measures to expand support for
civilian life transition (EO 13822)
Veterans and Military Families Month, National (Proc. 9819)
Veterans Day (Proc. 9825)
Vocational-Technical Education Week (Proc. 9707)
Volunteer Week, National (Proc. 9726)
W
Wages; Federal pay rates, adjustments (EO 13856)
Water system
Water infrastructure projects in Western U.S.; initiative to promote
reliable water supply and delivery (Memorandum of Oct. 19, p. 973)
Weapons of mass destruction, proliferation of; continuation of national
emergency (Notice of Nov. 8, p. 985)
Welfare system, U.S.
Poverty in America, effort to reduce; implementing policy to promote
work opportunities and economic mobility (EO 13828)
Western Balkans; continuation of U.S. national emergency (Notice of June
22, p. 957)
White House Faith and Opportunity Initiative; establishment (EO 13831)
White House Opportunity and Revitalization Council; establishment (EO
13853)
Women's Equality Day (Proc. 9774)
Women's History Month (Proc. 9702)
World AIDS Day (Proc. 9829)
World Autism Awareness Day (Proc. 9719)
World Freedom Day (Proc. 9821)
World Intellectual Property Day (Proc. 9729)
World Trade Week (Proc. 9752)
Wright Brothers Day (Proc. 9833)
Y
Yemen; continuation of U.S. national emergency (Notice of May 14, p. 940)
Z
Zimbabwe; continuation of U.S. national emergency (Notice of Mar. 2, p.
919)
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CFR FINDING AIDS
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Editorial note: A list of CFR titles, subtitles, chapters, subchapters,
and parts, and an alphabetical list of agencies publishing in the CFR
are included in the CFR Index and Finding Aids volume to the Code of
Federal Regulations, which is published separately and revised annually
as of January 1.
The two finding aids on the following pages, the ``Table of CFR Titles
and Chapters'' and the ``Alphabetical List of Agencies Appearing in the
CFR'' apply to all 50 titles of the Code of Federal Regulations.
Reference aids specific to this volume appear in the section entitled
``Title 3 Finding Aids,'' found on page 1005.
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Table of CFR Titles and Chapters
(Revised as of January 1, 2019)
Title 1--General Provisions
I Administrative Committee of the Federal Register
(Parts 1--49)
II Office of the Federal Register (Parts 50--299)
III Administrative Conference of the United States (Parts
300--399)
IV Miscellaneous Agencies (Parts 400--599)
VI National Capital Planning Commission (Parts 600--699)
Title 2--Grants and Agreements
Subtitle A--Office of Management and Budget Guidance
for Grants and Agreements
I Office of Management and Budget Governmentwide
Guidance for Grants and Agreements (Parts 2--199)
II Office of Management and Budget Guidance (Parts 200--
299)
Subtitle B--Federal Agency Regulations for Grants and
Agreements
III Department of Health and Human Services (Parts 300--
399)
IV Department of Agriculture (Parts 400--499)
VI Department of State (Parts 600--699)
VII Agency for International Development (Parts 700--799)
VIII Department of Veterans Affairs (Parts 800--899)
IX Department of Energy (Parts 900--999)
X Department of the Treasury (Parts 1000--1099)
XI Department of Defense (Parts 1100--1199)
XII Department of Transportation (Parts 1200--1299)
XIII Department of Commerce (Parts 1300--1399)
XIV Department of the Interior (Parts 1400--1499)
XV Environmental Protection Agency (Parts 1500--1599)
XVIII National Aeronautics and Space Administration (Parts
1800--1899)
XX United States Nuclear Regulatory Commission (Parts
2000--2099)
XXII Corporation for National and Community Service (Parts
2200--2299)
XXIII Social Security Administration (Parts 2300--2399)
XXIV Housing and Urban Development (Parts 2400--2499)
XXV National Science Foundation (Parts 2500--2599)
XXVI National Archives and Records Administration (Parts
2600--2699)
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XXVII Small Business Administration (Parts 2700--2799)
XXVIII Department of Justice (Parts 2800--2899)
XXIX Department of Labor (Parts 2900--2999)
XXX Department of Homeland Security (Parts 3000--3099)
XXXI Institute of Museum and Library Services (Parts 3100--
3199)
XXXII National Endowment for the Arts (Parts 3200--3299)
XXXIII National Endowment for the Humanities (Parts 3300--
3399)
XXXIV Department of Education (Parts 3400--3499)
XXXV Export-Import Bank of the United States (Parts 3500--
3599)
XXXVI Office of National Drug Control Policy, Executive
Office of the President (Parts 3600--3699)
XXXVII Peace Corps (Parts 3700--3799)
LVIII Election Assistance Commission (Parts 5800--5899)
LIX Gulf Coast Ecosystem Restoration Council (Parts 5900--
5999)
Title 3--The President
I Executive Office of the President (Parts 100--199)
Title 4--Accounts
I Government Accountability Office (Parts 1--199)
Title 5--Administrative Personnel
I Office of Personnel Management (Parts 1--1199)
II Merit Systems Protection Board (Parts 1200--1299)
III Office of Management and Budget (Parts 1300--1399)
IV Office of Personnel Management and Office of the
Director of National Intelligence (Parts 1400--
1499)
V The International Organizations Employees Loyalty
Board (Parts 1500--1599)
VI Federal Retirement Thrift Investment Board (Parts
1600--1699)
VIII Office of Special Counsel (Parts 1800--1899)
IX Appalachian Regional Commission (Parts 1900--1999)
XI Armed Forces Retirement Home (Parts 2100--2199)
XIV Federal Labor Relations Authority, General Counsel of
the Federal Labor Relations Authority and Federal
Service Impasses Panel (Parts 2400--2499)
XVI Office of Government Ethics (Parts 2600--2699)
XXI Department of the Treasury (Parts 3100--3199)
XXII Federal Deposit Insurance Corporation (Parts 3200--
3299)
XXIII Department of Energy (Parts 3300--3399)
XXIV Federal Energy Regulatory Commission (Parts 3400--
3499)
XXV Department of the Interior (Parts 3500--3599)
XXVI Department of Defense (Parts 3600--3699)
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XXVIII Department of Justice (Parts 3800--3899)
XXIX Federal Communications Commission (Parts 3900--3999)
XXX Farm Credit System Insurance Corporation (Parts 4000--
4099)
XXXI Farm Credit Administration (Parts 4100--4199)
XXXIII Overseas Private Investment Corporation (Parts 4300--
4399)
XXXIV Securities and Exchange Commission (Parts 4400--4499)
XXXV Office of Personnel Management (Parts 4500--4599)
XXXVI Department of Homeland Security (Parts 4600--4699)
XXXVII Federal Election Commission (Parts 4700--4799)
XL Interstate Commerce Commission (Parts 5000--5099)
XLI Commodity Futures Trading Commission (Parts 5100--
5199)
XLII Department of Labor (Parts 5200--5299)
XLIII National Science Foundation (Parts 5300--5399)
XLV Department of Health and Human Services (Parts 5500--
5599)
XLVI Postal Rate Commission (Parts 5600--5699)
XLVII Federal Trade Commission (Parts 5700--5799)
XLVIII Nuclear Regulatory Commission (Parts 5800--5899)
XLIX Federal Labor Relations Authority (Parts 5900--5999)
L Department of Transportation (Parts 6000--6099)
LII Export-Import Bank of the United States (Parts 6200--
6299)
LIII Department of Education (Parts 6300--6399)
LIV Environmental Protection Agency (Parts 6400--6499)
LV National Endowment for the Arts (Parts 6500--6599)
LVI National Endowment for the Humanities (Parts 6600--
6699)
LVII General Services Administration (Parts 6700--6799)
LVIII Board of Governors of the Federal Reserve System
(Parts 6800--6899)
LIX National Aeronautics and Space Administration (Parts
6900--6999)
LX United States Postal Service (Parts 7000--7099)
LXI National Labor Relations Board (Parts 7100--7199)
LXII Equal Employment Opportunity Commission (Parts 7200--
7299)
LXIII Inter-American Foundation (Parts 7300--7399)
LXIV Merit Systems Protection Board (Parts 7400--7499)
LXV Department of Housing and Urban Development (Parts
7500--7599)
LXVI National Archives and Records Administration (Parts
7600--7699)
LXVII Institute of Museum and Library Services (Parts 7700--
7799)
LXVIII Commission on Civil Rights (Parts 7800--7899)
LXIX Tennessee Valley Authority (Parts 7900--7999)
LXX Court Services and Offender Supervision Agency for the
District of Columbia (Parts 8000--8099)
LXXI Consumer Product Safety Commission (Parts 8100--8199)
LXXIII Department of Agriculture (Parts 8300--8399)
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LXXIV Federal Mine Safety and Health Review Commission
(Parts 8400--8499)
LXXVI Federal Retirement Thrift Investment Board (Parts
8600--8699)
LXXVII Office of Management and Budget (Parts 8700--8799)
LXXX Federal Housing Finance Agency (Parts 9000--9099)
LXXXIII Special Inspector General for Afghanistan
Reconstruction (Parts 9300--9399)
LXXXIV Bureau of Consumer Financial Protection (Parts 9400--
9499)
LXXXVI National Credit Union Administration (Parts 9600--
9699)
XCVII Department of Homeland Security Human Resources
Management System (Department of Homeland
Security--Office of Personnel Management) (Parts
9700--9799)
XCVIII Council of the Inspectors General on Integrity and
Efficiency (Parts 9800--9899)
XCIX Military Compensation and Retirement Modernization
Commission (Parts 9900--9999)
C National Council on Disability (Parts 10000--10049)
Title 6--Domestic Security
I Department of Homeland Security, Office of the
Secretary (Parts 1--199)
X Privacy and Civil Liberties Oversight Board (Parts
1000--1099)
Title 7--Agriculture
Subtitle A--Office of the Secretary of Agriculture
(Parts 0--26)
Subtitle B--Regulations of the Department of
Agriculture
I Agricultural Marketing Service (Standards,
Inspections, Marketing Practices), Department of
Agriculture (Parts 27--209)
II Food and Nutrition Service, Department of Agriculture
(Parts 210--299)
III Animal and Plant Health Inspection Service, Department
of Agriculture (Parts 300--399)
IV Federal Crop Insurance Corporation, Department of
Agriculture (Parts 400--499)
V Agricultural Research Service, Department of
Agriculture (Parts 500--599)
VI Natural Resources Conservation Service, Department of
Agriculture (Parts 600--699)
VII Farm Service Agency, Department of Agriculture (Parts
700--799)
VIII Grain Inspection, Packers and Stockyards
Administration (Federal Grain Inspection Service),
Department of Agriculture (Parts 800--899)
IX Agricultural Marketing Service (Marketing Agreements
and Orders; Fruits, Vegetables, Nuts), Department
of Agriculture (Parts 900--999)
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X Agricultural Marketing Service (Marketing Agreements
and Orders; Milk), Department of Agriculture
(Parts 1000--1199)
XI Agricultural Marketing Service (Marketing Agreements
and Orders; Miscellaneous Commodities), Department
of Agriculture (Parts 1200--1299)
XIV Commodity Credit Corporation, Department of
Agriculture (Parts 1400--1499)
XV Foreign Agricultural Service, Department of
Agriculture (Parts 1500--1599)
XVI Rural Telephone Bank, Department of Agriculture (Parts
1600--1699)
XVII Rural Utilities Service, Department of Agriculture
(Parts 1700--1799)
XVIII Rural Housing Service, Rural Business-Cooperative
Service, Rural Utilities Service, and Farm Service
Agency, Department of Agriculture (Parts 1800--
2099)
XX Local Television Loan Guarantee Board (Parts 2200--
2299)
XXV Office of Advocacy and Outreach, Department of
Agriculture (Parts 2500--2599)
XXVI Office of Inspector General, Department of Agriculture
(Parts 2600--2699)
XXVII Office of Information Resources Management, Department
of Agriculture (Parts 2700--2799)
XXVIII Office of Operations, Department of Agriculture (Parts
2800--2899)
XXIX Office of Energy Policy and New Uses, Department of
Agriculture (Parts 2900--2999)
XXX Office of the Chief Financial Officer, Department of
Agriculture (Parts 3000--3099)
XXXI Office of Environmental Quality, Department of
Agriculture (Parts 3100--3199)
XXXII Office of Procurement and Property Management,
Department of Agriculture (Parts 3200--3299)
XXXIII Office of Transportation, Department of Agriculture
(Parts 3300--3399)
XXXIV National Institute of Food and Agriculture (Parts
3400--3499)
XXXV Rural Housing Service, Department of Agriculture
(Parts 3500--3599)
XXXVI National Agricultural Statistics Service, Department
of Agriculture (Parts 3600--3699)
XXXVII Economic Research Service, Department of Agriculture
(Parts 3700--3799)
XXXVIII World Agricultural Outlook Board, Department of
Agriculture (Parts 3800--3899)
XLI [Reserved]
XLII Rural Business-Cooperative Service and Rural Utilities
Service, Department of Agriculture (Parts 4200--
4299)
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Title 8--Aliens and Nationality
I Department of Homeland Security (Immigration and
Naturalization) (Parts 1--499)
V Executive Office for Immigration Review, Department of
Justice (Parts 1000--1399)
Title 9--Animals and Animal Products
I Animal and Plant Health Inspection Service, Department
of Agriculture (Parts 1--199)
II Grain Inspection, Packers and Stockyards
Administration (Packers and Stockyards Programs),
Department of Agriculture (Parts 200--299)
III Food Safety and Inspection Service, Department of
Agriculture (Parts 300--599)
Title 10--Energy
I Nuclear Regulatory Commission (Parts 0--199)
II Department of Energy (Parts 200--699)
III Department of Energy (Parts 700--999)
X Department of Energy (General Provisions) (Parts
1000--1099)
XIII Nuclear Waste Technical Review Board (Parts 1300--
1399)
XVII Defense Nuclear Facilities Safety Board (Parts 1700--
1799)
XVIII Northeast Interstate Low-Level Radioactive Waste
Commission (Parts 1800--1899)
Title 11--Federal Elections
I Federal Election Commission (Parts 1--9099)
II Election Assistance Commission (Parts 9400--9499)
Title 12--Banks and Banking
I Comptroller of the Currency, Department of the
Treasury (Parts 1--199)
II Federal Reserve System (Parts 200--299)
III Federal Deposit Insurance Corporation (Parts 300--399)
IV Export-Import Bank of the United States (Parts 400--
499)
V Office of Thrift Supervision, Department of the
Treasury (Parts 500--599)
VI Farm Credit Administration (Parts 600--699)
VII National Credit Union Administration (Parts 700--799)
VIII Federal Financing Bank (Parts 800--899)
IX Federal Housing Finance Board (Parts 900--999)
X Bureau of Consumer Financial Protection (Parts 1000--
1099)
XI Federal Financial Institutions Examination Council
(Parts 1100--1199)
XII Federal Housing Finance Agency (Parts 1200--1299)
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XIII Financial Stability Oversight Council (Parts 1300--
1399)
XIV Farm Credit System Insurance Corporation (Parts 1400--
1499)
XV Department of the Treasury (Parts 1500--1599)
XVI Office of Financial Research (Parts 1600--1699)
XVII Office of Federal Housing Enterprise Oversight,
Department of Housing and Urban Development (Parts
1700--1799)
XVIII Community Development Financial Institutions Fund,
Department of the Treasury (Parts 1800--1899)
Title 13--Business Credit and Assistance
I Small Business Administration (Parts 1--199)
III Economic Development Administration, Department of
Commerce (Parts 300--399)
IV Emergency Steel Guarantee Loan Board (Parts 400--499)
V Emergency Oil and Gas Guaranteed Loan Board (Parts
500--599)
Title 14--Aeronautics and Space
I Federal Aviation Administration, Department of
Transportation (Parts 1--199)
II Office of the Secretary, Department of Transportation
(Aviation Proceedings) (Parts 200--399)
III Commercial Space Transportation, Federal Aviation
Administration, Department of Transportation
(Parts 400--1199)
V National Aeronautics and Space Administration (Parts
1200--1299)
VI Air Transportation System Stabilization (Parts 1300--
1399)
Title 15--Commerce and Foreign Trade
Subtitle A--Office of the Secretary of Commerce (Parts
0--29)
Subtitle B--Regulations Relating to Commerce and
Foreign Trade
I Bureau of the Census, Department of Commerce (Parts
30--199)
II National Institute of Standards and Technology,
Department of Commerce (Parts 200--299)
III International Trade Administration, Department of
Commerce (Parts 300--399)
IV Foreign-Trade Zones Board, Department of Commerce
(Parts 400--499)
VII Bureau of Industry and Security, Department of
Commerce (Parts 700--799)
VIII Bureau of Economic Analysis, Department of Commerce
(Parts 800--899)
IX National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration,
Department of Commerce (Parts 900--999)
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XI National Technical Information Service, Department of
Commerce (Parts 1100--1199)
XIII East-West Foreign Trade Board (Parts 1300--1399)
XIV Minority Business Development Agency (Parts 1400--
1499)
Subtitle C--Regulations Relating to Foreign Trade
Agreements
XX Office of the United States Trade Representative
(Parts 2000--2099)
Subtitle D--Regulations Relating to Telecommunications
and Information
XXIII National Telecommunications and Information
Administration, Department of Commerce (Parts
2300--2399) [Reserved]
Title 16--Commercial Practices
I Federal Trade Commission (Parts 0--999)
II Consumer Product Safety Commission (Parts 1000--1799)
Title 17--Commodity and Securities Exchanges
I Commodity Futures Trading Commission (Parts 1--199)
II Securities and Exchange Commission (Parts 200--399)
IV Department of the Treasury (Parts 400--499)
Title 18--Conservation of Power and Water Resources
I Federal Energy Regulatory Commission, Department of
Energy (Parts 1--399)
III Delaware River Basin Commission (Parts 400--499)
VI Water Resources Council (Parts 700--799)
VIII Susquehanna River Basin Commission (Parts 800--899)
XIII Tennessee Valley Authority (Parts 1300--1399)
Title 19--Customs Duties
I U.S. Customs and Border Protection, Department of
Homeland Security; Department of the Treasury
(Parts 0--199)
II United States International Trade Commission (Parts
200--299)
III International Trade Administration, Department of
Commerce (Parts 300--399)
IV U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement, Department
of Homeland Security (Parts 400--599) [Reserved]
Title 20--Employees' Benefits
I Office of Workers' Compensation Programs, Department
of Labor (Parts 1--199)
II Railroad Retirement Board (Parts 200--399)
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III Social Security Administration (Parts 400--499)
IV Employees' Compensation Appeals Board, Department of
Labor (Parts 500--599)
V Employment and Training Administration, Department of
Labor (Parts 600--699)
VI Office of Workers' Compensation Programs, Department
of Labor (Parts 700--799)
VII Benefits Review Board, Department of Labor (Parts
800--899)
VIII Joint Board for the Enrollment of Actuaries (Parts
900--999)
IX Office of the Assistant Secretary for Veterans'
Employment and Training Service, Department of
Labor (Parts 1000--1099)
Title 21--Food and Drugs
I Food and Drug Administration, Department of Health and
Human Services (Parts 1--1299)
II Drug Enforcement Administration, Department of Justice
(Parts 1300--1399)
III Office of National Drug Control Policy (Parts 1400--
1499)
Title 22--Foreign Relations
I Department of State (Parts 1--199)
II Agency for International Development (Parts 200--299)
III Peace Corps (Parts 300--399)
IV International Joint Commission, United States and
Canada (Parts 400--499)
V Broadcasting Board of Governors (Parts 500--599)
VII Overseas Private Investment Corporation (Parts 700--
799)
IX Foreign Service Grievance Board (Parts 900--999)
X Inter-American Foundation (Parts 1000--1099)
XI International Boundary and Water Commission, United
States and Mexico, United States Section (Parts
1100--1199)
XII United States International Development Cooperation
Agency (Parts 1200--1299)
XIII Millennium Challenge Corporation (Parts 1300--1399)
XIV Foreign Service Labor Relations Board; Federal Labor
Relations Authority; General Counsel of the
Federal Labor Relations Authority; and the Foreign
Service Impasse Disputes Panel (Parts 1400--1499)
XV African Development Foundation (Parts 1500--1599)
XVI Japan-United States Friendship Commission (Parts
1600--1699)
XVII United States Institute of Peace (Parts 1700--1799)
Title 23--Highways
I Federal Highway Administration, Department of
Transportation (Parts 1--999)
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II National Highway Traffic Safety Administration and
Federal Highway Administration, Department of
Transportation (Parts 1200--1299)
III National Highway Traffic Safety Administration,
Department of Transportation (Parts 1300--1399)
Title 24--Housing and Urban Development
Subtitle A--Office of the Secretary, Department of
Housing and Urban Development (Parts 0--99)
Subtitle B--Regulations Relating to Housing and Urban
Development
I Office of Assistant Secretary for Equal Opportunity,
Department of Housing and Urban Development (Parts
100--199)
II Office of Assistant Secretary for Housing-Federal
Housing Commissioner, Department of Housing and
Urban Development (Parts 200--299)
III Government National Mortgage Association, Department
of Housing and Urban Development (Parts 300--399)
IV Office of Housing and Office of Multifamily Housing
Assistance Restructuring, Department of Housing
and Urban Development (Parts 400--499)
V Office of Assistant Secretary for Community Planning
and Development, Department of Housing and Urban
Development (Parts 500--599)
VI Office of Assistant Secretary for Community Planning
and Development, Department of Housing and Urban
Development (Parts 600--699) [Reserved]
VII Office of the Secretary, Department of Housing and
Urban Development (Housing Assistance Programs and
Public and Indian Housing Programs) (Parts 700--
799)
VIII Office of the Assistant Secretary for Housing--Federal
Housing Commissioner, Department of Housing and
Urban Development (Section 8 Housing Assistance
Programs, Section 202 Direct Loan Program, Section
202 Supportive Housing for the Elderly Program and
Section 811 Supportive Housing for Persons With
Disabilities Program) (Parts 800--899)
IX Office of Assistant Secretary for Public and Indian
Housing, Department of Housing and Urban
Development (Parts 900--1699)
X Office of Assistant Secretary for Housing--Federal
Housing Commissioner, Department of Housing and
Urban Development (Interstate Land Sales
Registration Program) (Parts 1700--1799)
XII Office of Inspector General, Department of Housing and
Urban Development (Parts 2000--2099)
XV Emergency Mortgage Insurance and Loan Programs,
Department of Housing and Urban Development (Parts
2700--2799) [Reserved]
XX Office of Assistant Secretary for Housing--Federal
Housing Commissioner, Department of Housing and
Urban Development (Parts 3200--3899)
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XXIV Board of Directors of the HOPE for Homeowners Program
(Parts 4000--4099) [Reserved]
XXV Neighborhood Reinvestment Corporation (Parts 4100--
4199)
Title 25--Indians
I Bureau of Indian Affairs, Department of the Interior
(Parts 1--299)
II Indian Arts and Crafts Board, Department of the
Interior (Parts 300--399)
III National Indian Gaming Commission, Department of the
Interior (Parts 500--599)
IV Office of Navajo and Hopi Indian Relocation (Parts
700--899)
V Bureau of Indian Affairs, Department of the Interior,
and Indian Health Service, Department of Health
and Human Services (Part 900)
VI Office of the Assistant Secretary, Indian Affairs,
Department of the Interior (Parts 1000--1199)
VII Office of the Special Trustee for American Indians,
Department of the Interior (Parts 1200--1299)
Title 26--Internal Revenue
I Internal Revenue Service, Department of the Treasury
(Parts 1--End)
Title 27--Alcohol, Tobacco Products and Firearms
I Alcohol and Tobacco Tax and Trade Bureau, Department
of the Treasury (Parts 1--399)
II Bureau of Alcohol, Tobacco, Firearms, and Explosives,
Department of Justice (Parts 400--699)
Title 28--Judicial Administration
I Department of Justice (Parts 0--299)
III Federal Prison Industries, Inc., Department of Justice
(Parts 300--399)
V Bureau of Prisons, Department of Justice (Parts 500--
599)
VI Offices of Independent Counsel, Department of Justice
(Parts 600--699)
VII Office of Independent Counsel (Parts 700--799)
VIII Court Services and Offender Supervision Agency for the
District of Columbia (Parts 800--899)
IX National Crime Prevention and Privacy Compact Council
(Parts 900--999)
XI Department of Justice and Department of State (Parts
1100--1199)
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Title 29--Labor
Subtitle A--Office of the Secretary of Labor (Parts
0--99)
Subtitle B--Regulations Relating to Labor
I National Labor Relations Board (Parts 100--199)
II Office of Labor-Management Standards, Department of
Labor (Parts 200--299)
III National Railroad Adjustment Board (Parts 300--399)
IV Office of Labor-Management Standards, Department of
Labor (Parts 400--499)
V Wage and Hour Division, Department of Labor (Parts
500--899)
IX Construction Industry Collective Bargaining Commission
(Parts 900--999)
X National Mediation Board (Parts 1200--1299)
XII Federal Mediation and Conciliation Service (Parts
1400--1499)
XIV Equal Employment Opportunity Commission (Parts 1600--
1699)
XVII Occupational Safety and Health Administration,
Department of Labor (Parts 1900--1999)
XX Occupational Safety and Health Review Commission
(Parts 2200--2499)
XXV Employee Benefits Security Administration, Department
of Labor (Parts 2500--2599)
XXVII Federal Mine Safety and Health Review Commission
(Parts 2700--2799)
XL Pension Benefit Guaranty Corporation (Parts 4000--
4999)
Title 30--Mineral Resources
I Mine Safety and Health Administration, Department of
Labor (Parts 1--199)
II Bureau of Safety and Environmental Enforcement,
Department of the Interior (Parts 200--299)
IV Geological Survey, Department of the Interior (Parts
400--499)
V Bureau of Ocean Energy Management, Department of the
Interior (Parts 500--599)
VII Office of Surface Mining Reclamation and Enforcement,
Department of the Interior (Parts 700--999)
XII Office of Natural Resources Revenue, Department of the
Interior (Parts 1200--1299)
Title 31--Money and Finance: Treasury
Subtitle A--Office of the Secretary of the Treasury
(Parts 0--50)
Subtitle B--Regulations Relating to Money and Finance
I Monetary Offices, Department of the Treasury (Parts
51--199)
II Fiscal Service, Department of the Treasury (Parts
200--399)
IV Secret Service, Department of the Treasury (Parts
400--499)
V Office of Foreign Assets Control, Department of the
Treasury (Parts 500--599)
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VI Bureau of Engraving and Printing, Department of the
Treasury (Parts 600--699)
VII Federal Law Enforcement Training Center, Department of
the Treasury (Parts 700--799)
VIII Office of Investment Security, Department of the
Treasury (Parts 800--899)
IX Federal Claims Collection Standards (Department of the
Treasury--Department of Justice) (Parts 900--999)
X Financial Crimes Enforcement Network, Department of
the Treasury (Parts 1000--1099)
Title 32--National Defense
Subtitle A--Department of Defense
I Office of the Secretary of Defense (Parts 1--399)
V Department of the Army (Parts 400--699)
VI Department of the Navy (Parts 700--799)
VII Department of the Air Force (Parts 800--1099)
Subtitle B--Other Regulations Relating to National
Defense
XII Defense Logistics Agency (Parts 1200--1299)
XVI Selective Service System (Parts 1600--1699)
XVII Office of the Director of National Intelligence (Parts
1700--1799)
XVIII National Counterintelligence Center (Parts 1800--1899)
XIX Central Intelligence Agency (Parts 1900--1999)
XX Information Security Oversight Office, National
Archives and Records Administration (Parts 2000--
2099)
XXI National Security Council (Parts 2100--2199)
XXIV Office of Science and Technology Policy (Parts 2400--
2499)
XXVII Office for Micronesian Status Negotiations (Parts
2700--2799)
XXVIII Office of the Vice President of the United States
(Parts 2800--2899)
Title 33--Navigation and Navigable Waters
I Coast Guard, Department of Homeland Security (Parts
1--199)
II Corps of Engineers, Department of the Army, Department
of Defense (Parts 200--399)
IV Saint Lawrence Seaway Development Corporation,
Department of Transportation (Parts 400--499)
Title 34--Education
Subtitle A--Office of the Secretary, Department of
Education (Parts 1--99)
Subtitle B--Regulations of the Offices of the
Department of Education
I Office for Civil Rights, Department of Education
(Parts 100--199)
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II Office of Elementary and Secondary Education,
Department of Education (Parts 200--299)
III Office of Special Education and Rehabilitative
Services, Department of Education (Parts 300--399)
IV Office of Career, Technical and Adult Education,
Department of Education (Parts 400--499)
V Office of Bilingual Education and Minority Languages
Affairs, Department of Education (Parts 500--599)
[Reserved]
VI Office of Postsecondary Education, Department of
Education (Parts 600--699)
VII Office of Educational Research and Improvement,
Department of Education (Parts 700--799)
[Reserved]
Subtitle C--Regulations Relating to Education
XI (Parts 1100--1199) [Reserved]
XII National Council on Disability (Parts 1200--1299)
Title 35 [Reserved]
Title 36--Parks, Forests, and Public Property
I National Park Service, Department of the Interior
(Parts 1--199)
II Forest Service, Department of Agriculture (Parts 200--
299)
III Corps of Engineers, Department of the Army (Parts
300--399)
IV American Battle Monuments Commission (Parts 400--499)
V Smithsonian Institution (Parts 500--599)
VI [Reserved]
VII Library of Congress (Parts 700--799)
VIII Advisory Council on Historic Preservation (Parts 800--
899)
IX Pennsylvania Avenue Development Corporation (Parts
900--999)
X Presidio Trust (Parts 1000--1099)
XI Architectural and Transportation Barriers Compliance
Board (Parts 1100--1199)
XII National Archives and Records Administration (Parts
1200--1299)
XV Oklahoma City National Memorial Trust (Parts 1500--
1599)
XVI Morris K. Udall Scholarship and Excellence in National
Environmental Policy Foundation (Parts 1600--1699)
Title 37--Patents, Trademarks, and Copyrights
I United States Patent and Trademark Office, Department
of Commerce (Parts 1--199)
II U.S. Copyright Office, Library of Congress (Parts
200--299)
III Copyright Royalty Board, Library of Congress (Parts
300--399)
IV National Institute of Standards and Technology,
Department of Commerce (Parts 400--599)
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Title 38--Pensions, Bonuses, and Veterans' Relief
I Department of Veterans Affairs (Parts 0--199)
II Armed Forces Retirement Home (Parts 200--299)
Title 39--Postal Service
I United States Postal Service (Parts 1--999)
III Postal Regulatory Commission (Parts 3000--3099)
Title 40--Protection of Environment
I Environmental Protection Agency (Parts 1--1099)
IV Environmental Protection Agency and Department of
Justice (Parts 1400--1499)
V Council on Environmental Quality (Parts 1500--1599)
VI Chemical Safety and Hazard Investigation Board (Parts
1600--1699)
VII Environmental Protection Agency and Department of
Defense; Uniform National Discharge Standards for
Vessels of the Armed Forces (Parts 1700--1799)
VIII Gulf Coast Ecosystem Restoration Council (Parts 1800--
1899)
Title 41--Public Contracts and Property Management
Subtitle A--Federal Procurement Regulations System
[Note]
Subtitle B--Other Provisions Relating to Public
Contracts
50 Public Contracts, Department of Labor (Parts 50-1--50-
999)
51 Committee for Purchase From People Who Are Blind or
Severely Disabled (Parts 51-1--51-99)
60 Office of Federal Contract Compliance Programs, Equal
Employment Opportunity, Department of Labor (Parts
60-1--60-999)
61 Office of the Assistant Secretary for Veterans'
Employment and Training Service, Department of
Labor (Parts 61-1--61-999)
62--100 [Reserved]
Subtitle C--Federal Property Management Regulations
System
101 Federal Property Management Regulations (Parts 101-1--
101-99)
102 Federal Management Regulation (Parts 102-1--102-299)
103--104 [Reserved]
105 General Services Administration (Parts 105-1--105-999)
109 Department of Energy Property Management Regulations
(Parts 109-1--109-99)
114 Department of the Interior (Parts 114-1--114-99)
115 Environmental Protection Agency (Parts 115-1--115-99)
128 Department of Justice (Parts 128-1--128-99)
129--200 [Reserved]
Subtitle D--Other Provisions Relating to Property
Management [Reserved]
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Subtitle E--Federal Information Resources Management
Regulations System [Reserved]
Subtitle F--Federal Travel Regulation System
300 General (Parts 300-1--300-99)
301 Temporary Duty (TDY) Travel Allowances (Parts 301-1--
301-99)
302 Relocation Allowances (Parts 302-1--302-99)
303 Payment of Expenses Connected with the Death of
Certain Employees (Part 303-1--303-99)
304 Payment of Travel Expenses from a Non-Federal Source
(Parts 304-1--304-99)
Title 42--Public Health
I Public Health Service, Department of Health and Human
Services (Parts 1--199)
ii--III [Reserved]
IV Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services, Department
of Health and Human Services (Parts 400--699)
V Office of Inspector General-Health Care, Department of
Health and Human Services (Parts 1000--1099)
Title 43--Public Lands: Interior
Subtitle A--Office of the Secretary of the Interior
(Parts 1--199)
Subtitle B--Regulations Relating to Public Lands
I Bureau of Reclamation, Department of the Interior
(Parts 400--999)
II Bureau of Land Management, Department of the Interior
(Parts 1000--9999)
III Utah Reclamation Mitigation and Conservation
Commission (Parts 10000--10099)
Title 44--Emergency Management and Assistance
I Federal Emergency Management Agency, Department of
Homeland Security (Parts 0--399)
IV Department of Commerce and Department of
Transportation (Parts 400--499)
Title 45--Public Welfare
Subtitle A--Department of Health and Human Services
(Parts 1--199)
Subtitle B--Regulations Relating to Public Welfare
II Office of Family Assistance (Assistance Programs),
Administration for Children and Families,
Department of Health and Human Services (Parts
200--299)
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III Office of Child Support Enforcement (Child Support
Enforcement Program), Administration for Children
and Families, Department of Health and Human
Services (Parts 300--399)
IV Office of Refugee Resettlement, Administration for
Children and Families, Department of Health and
Human Services (Parts 400--499)
V Foreign Claims Settlement Commission of the United
States, Department of Justice (Parts 500--599)
VI National Science Foundation (Parts 600--699)
VII Commission on Civil Rights (Parts 700--799)
VIII Office of Personnel Management (Parts 800--899)
IX Denali Commission (Parts 900--999)
X Office of Community Services, Administration for
Children and Families, Department of Health and
Human Services (Parts 1000--1099)
XI National Foundation on the Arts and the Humanities
(Parts 1100--1199)
XII Corporation for National and Community Service (Parts
1200--1299)
XIII Administration for Children and Families, Department
of Health and Human Services (Parts 1300--1399)
XVI Legal Services Corporation (Parts 1600--1699)
XVII National Commission on Libraries and Information
Science (Parts 1700--1799)
XVIII Harry S. Truman Scholarship Foundation (Parts 1800--
1899)
XXI Commission of Fine Arts (Parts 2100--2199)
XXIII Arctic Research Commission (Part 2301)
XXIV James Madison Memorial Fellowship Foundation (Parts
2400--2499)
XXV Corporation for National and Community Service (Parts
2500--2599)
Title 46--Shipping
I Coast Guard, Department of Homeland Security (Parts
1--199)
II Maritime Administration, Department of Transportation
(Parts 200--399)
III Coast Guard (Great Lakes Pilotage), Department of
Homeland Security (Parts 400--499)
IV Federal Maritime Commission (Parts 500--599)
Title 47--Telecommunication
I Federal Communications Commission (Parts 0--199)
II Office of Science and Technology Policy and National
Security Council (Parts 200--299)
III National Telecommunications and Information
Administration, Department of Commerce (Parts
300--399)
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IV National Telecommunications and Information
Administration, Department of Commerce, and
National Highway Traffic Safety Administration,
Department of Transportation (Parts 400--499)
V The First Responder Network Authority (Parts 500--599)
Title 48--Federal Acquisition Regulations System
1 Federal Acquisition Regulation (Parts 1--99)
2 Defense Acquisition Regulations System, Department of
Defense (Parts 200--299)
3 Health and Human Services (Parts 300--399)
4 Department of Agriculture (Parts 400--499)
5 General Services Administration (Parts 500--599)
6 Department of State (Parts 600--699)
7 Agency for International Development (Parts 700--799)
8 Department of Veterans Affairs (Parts 800--899)
9 Department of Energy (Parts 900--999)
10 Department of the Treasury (Parts 1000--1099)
12 Department of Transportation (Parts 1200--1299)
13 Department of Commerce (Parts 1300--1399)
14 Department of the Interior (Parts 1400--1499)
15 Environmental Protection Agency (Parts 1500--1599)
16 Office of Personnel Management, Federal Employees
Health Benefits Acquisition Regulation (Parts
1600--1699)
17 Office of Personnel Management (Parts 1700--1799)
18 National Aeronautics and Space Administration (Parts
1800--1899)
19 Broadcasting Board of Governors (Parts 1900--1999)
20 Nuclear Regulatory Commission (Parts 2000--2099)
21 Office of Personnel Management, Federal Employees
Group Life Insurance Federal Acquisition
Regulation (Parts 2100--2199)
23 Social Security Administration (Parts 2300--2399)
24 Department of Housing and Urban Development (Parts
2400--2499)
25 National Science Foundation (Parts 2500--2599)
28 Department of Justice (Parts 2800--2899)
29 Department of Labor (Parts 2900--2999)
30 Department of Homeland Security, Homeland Security
Acquisition Regulation (HSAR) (Parts 3000--3099)
34 Department of Education Acquisition Regulation (Parts
3400--3499)
51 Department of the Army Acquisition Regulations (Parts
5100--5199)
52 Department of the Navy Acquisition Regulations (Parts
5200--5299)
53 Department of the Air Force Federal Acquisition
Regulation Supplement (Parts 5300--5399)
[Reserved]
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54 Defense Logistics Agency, Department of Defense (Parts
5400--5499)
57 African Development Foundation (Parts 5700--5799)
61 Civilian Board of Contract Appeals, General Services
Administration (Parts 6100--6199)
99 Cost Accounting Standards Board, Office of Federal
Procurement Policy, Office of Management and
Budget (Parts 9900--9999)
Title 49--Transportation
Subtitle A--Office of the Secretary of Transportation
(Parts 1--99)
Subtitle B--Other Regulations Relating to
Transportation
I Pipeline and Hazardous Materials Safety
Administration, Department of Transportation
(Parts 100--199)
II Federal Railroad Administration, Department of
Transportation (Parts 200--299)
III Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration,
Department of Transportation (Parts 300--399)
IV Coast Guard, Department of Homeland Security (Parts
400--499)
V National Highway Traffic Safety Administration,
Department of Transportation (Parts 500--599)
VI Federal Transit Administration, Department of
Transportation (Parts 600--699)
VII National Railroad Passenger Corporation (AMTRAK)
(Parts 700--799)
VIII National Transportation Safety Board (Parts 800--999)
X Surface Transportation Board (Parts 1000--1399)
XI Research and Innovative Technology Administration,
Department of Transportation (Parts 1400--1499)
[Reserved]
XII Transportation Security Administration, Department of
Homeland Security (Parts 1500--1699)
Title 50--Wildlife and Fisheries
I United States Fish and Wildlife Service, Department of
the Interior (Parts 1--199)
II National Marine Fisheries Service, National Oceanic
and Atmospheric Administration, Department of
Commerce (Parts 200--299)
III International Fishing and Related Activities (Parts
300--399)
IV Joint Regulations (United States Fish and Wildlife
Service, Department of the Interior and National
Marine Fisheries Service, National Oceanic and
Atmospheric Administration, Department of
Commerce); Endangered Species Committee
Regulations (Parts 400--499)
V Marine Mammal Commission (Parts 500--599)
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VI Fishery Conservation and Management, National Oceanic
and Atmospheric Administration, Department of
Commerce (Parts 600--699)
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Alphabetical List of Agencies Appearing in the CFR
(Revised as of January 1, 2019)
CFR Title, Subtitle or
Agency Chapter
Administrative Committee of the Federal Register 1, I
Administrative Conference of the United States 1, III
Advisory Council on Historic Preservation 36, VIII
Advocacy and Outreach, Office of 7, XXV
Afghanistan Reconstruction, Special Inspector 5, LXXXIII
General for
African Development Foundation 22, XV
Federal Acquisition Regulation 48, 57
Agency for International Development 2, VII; 22, II
Federal Acquisition Regulation 48, 7
Agricultural Marketing Service 7, I, IX, X, XI
Agricultural Research Service 7, V
Agriculture Department 2, IV; 5, LXXIII
Advocacy and Outreach, Office of 7, XXV
Agricultural Marketing Service 7, I, IX, X, XI
Agricultural Research Service 7, V
Animal and Plant Health Inspection Service 7, III; 9, I
Chief Financial Officer, Office of 7, XXX
Commodity Credit Corporation 7, XIV
Economic Research Service 7, XXXVII
Energy Policy and New Uses, Office of 2, IX; 7, XXIX
Environmental Quality, Office of 7, XXXI
Farm Service Agency 7, VII, XVIII
Federal Acquisition Regulation 48, 4
Federal Crop Insurance Corporation 7, IV
Food and Nutrition Service 7, II
Food Safety and Inspection Service 9, III
Foreign Agricultural Service 7, XV
Forest Service 36, II
Grain Inspection, Packers and Stockyards 7, VIII; 9, II
Administration
Information Resources Management, Office of 7, XXVII
Inspector General, Office of 7, XXVI
National Agricultural Library 7, XLI
National Agricultural Statistics Service 7, XXXVI
National Institute of Food and Agriculture 7, XXXIV
Natural Resources Conservation Service 7, VI
Operations, Office of 7, XXVIII
Procurement and Property Management, Office of 7, XXXII
Rural Business-Cooperative Service 7, XVIII, XLII
Rural Development Administration 7, XLII
Rural Housing Service 7, XVIII, XXXV
Rural Telephone Bank 7, XVI
Rural Utilities Service 7, XVII, XVIII, XLII
Secretary of Agriculture, Office of 7, Subtitle A
Transportation, Office of 7, XXXIII
World Agricultural Outlook Board 7, XXXVIII
Air Force Department 32, VII
Federal Acquisition Regulation Supplement 48, 53
Air Transportation Stabilization Board 14, VI
Alcohol and Tobacco Tax and Trade Bureau 27, I
Alcohol, Tobacco, Firearms, and Explosives, 27, II
Bureau of
AMTRAK 49, VII
American Battle Monuments Commission 36, IV
American Indians, Office of the Special Trustee 25, VII
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Animal and Plant Health Inspection Service 7, III; 9, I
Appalachian Regional Commission 5, IX
Architectural and Transportation Barriers 36, XI
Compliance Board
Arctic Research Commission 45, XXIII
Armed Forces Retirement Home 5, XI
Army Department 32, V
Engineers, Corps of 33, II; 36, III
Federal Acquisition Regulation 48, 51
Bilingual Education and Minority Languages 34, V
Affairs, Office of
Blind or Severely Disabled, Committee for 41, 51
Purchase from People Who Are
Broadcasting Board of Governors 22, V
Federal Acquisition Regulation 48, 19
Career, Technical and Adult Education, Office of 34, IV
Census Bureau 15, I
Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services 42, IV
Central Intelligence Agency 32, XIX
Chemical Safety and Hazardous Investigation 40, VI
Board
Chief Financial Officer, Office of 7, XXX
Child Support Enforcement, Office of 45, III
Children and Families, Administration for 45, II, III, IV, X, XIII
Civil Rights, Commission on 5, LXVIII; 45, VII
Civil Rights, Office for 34, I
Council of the Inspectors General on Integrity 5, XCVIII
and Efficiency
Court Services and Offender Supervision Agency 5, LXX
for the District of Columbia
Coast Guard 33, I; 46, I; 49, IV
Coast Guard (Great Lakes Pilotage) 46, III
Commerce Department 2, XIII; 44, IV; 50, VI
Census Bureau 15, I
Economic Analysis, Bureau of 15, VIII
Economic Development Administration 13, III
Emergency Management and Assistance 44, IV
Federal Acquisition Regulation 48, 13
Foreign-Trade Zones Board 15, IV
Industry and Security, Bureau of 15, VII
International Trade Administration 15, III; 19, III
National Institute of Standards and Technology 15, II; 37, IV
National Marine Fisheries Service 50, II, IV
National Oceanic and Atmospheric 15, IX; 50, II, III, IV,
Administration VI
National Technical Information Service 15, XI
National Telecommunications and Information 15, XXIII; 47, III, IV
Administration
National Weather Service 15, IX
Patent and Trademark Office, United States 37, I
Secretary of Commerce, Office of 15, Subtitle A
Commercial Space Transportation 14, III
Commodity Credit Corporation 7, XIV
Commodity Futures Trading Commission 5, XLI; 17, I
Community Planning and Development, Office of 24, V, VI
Assistant Secretary for
Community Services, Office of 45, X
Comptroller of the Currency 12, I
Construction Industry Collective Bargaining 29, IX
Commission
Consumer Financial Protection Bureau 5, LXXXIV; 12, X
Consumer Product Safety Commission 5, LXXI; 16, II
Copyright Royalty Board 37, III
Corporation for National and Community Service 2, XXII; 45, XII, XXV
Cost Accounting Standards Board 48, 99
Council on Environmental Quality 40, V
Court Services and Offender Supervision Agency 5, LXX; 28, VIII
for the District of Columbia
Customs and Border Protection 19, I
Defense Contract Audit Agency 32, I
Defense Department 2, XI; 5, XXVI; 32,
Subtitle A; 40, VII
Advanced Research Projects Agency 32, I
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Air Force Department 32, VII
Army Department 32, V; 33, II; 36, III;
48, 51
Defense Acquisition Regulations System 48, 2
Defense Intelligence Agency 32, I
Defense Logistics Agency 32, I, XII; 48, 54
Engineers, Corps of 33, II; 36, III
National Imagery and Mapping Agency 32, I
Navy Department 32, VI; 48, 52
Secretary of Defense, Office of 2, XI; 32, I
Defense Contract Audit Agency 32, I
Defense Intelligence Agency 32, I
Defense Logistics Agency 32, XII; 48, 54
Defense Nuclear Facilities Safety Board 10, XVII
Delaware River Basin Commission 18, III
Denali Commission 45, IX
District of Columbia, Court Services and 5, LXX; 28, VIII
Offender Supervision Agency for the
Drug Enforcement Administration 21, II
East-West Foreign Trade Board 15, XIII
Economic Analysis, Bureau of 15, VIII
Economic Development Administration 13, III
Economic Research Service 7, XXXVII
Education, Department of 2, XXXIV; 5, LIII
Bilingual Education and Minority Languages 34, V
Affairs, Office of
Career, Technical and Adult Education, Office 34, IV
of
Civil Rights, Office for 34, I
Educational Research and Improvement, Office 34, VII
of
Elementary and Secondary Education, Office of 34, II
Federal Acquisition Regulation 48, 34
Postsecondary Education, Office of 34, VI
Secretary of Education, Office of 34, Subtitle A
Special Education and Rehabilitative Services, 34, III
Office of
Career, Technical, and Adult Education, Office 34, IV
of
Educational Research and Improvement, Office of 34, VII
Election Assistance Commission 2, LVIII; 11, II
Elementary and Secondary Education, Office of 34, II
Emergency Oil and Gas Guaranteed Loan Board 13, V
Emergency Steel Guarantee Loan Board 13, IV
Employee Benefits Security Administration 29, XXV
Employees' Compensation Appeals Board 20, IV
Employees Loyalty Board 5, V
Employment and Training Administration 20, V
Employment Standards Administration 20, VI
Endangered Species Committee 50, IV
Energy, Department of 2, IX; 5, XXIII; 10, II,
III, X
Federal Acquisition Regulation 48, 9
Federal Energy Regulatory Commission 5, XXIV; 18, I
Property Management Regulations 41, 109
Energy, Office of 7, XXIX
Engineers, Corps of 33, II; 36, III
Engraving and Printing, Bureau of 31, VI
Environmental Protection Agency 2, XV; 5, LIV; 40, I, IV,
VII
Federal Acquisition Regulation 48, 15
Property Management Regulations 41, 115
Environmental Quality, Office of 7, XXXI
Equal Employment Opportunity Commission 5, LXII; 29, XIV
Equal Opportunity, Office of Assistant Secretary 24, I
for
Executive Office of the President 3, I
Environmental Quality, Council on 40, V
Management and Budget, Office of 2, Subtitle A; 5, III,
LXXVII; 14, VI; 48, 99
National Drug Control Policy, Office of 2, XXXVI; 21, III
National Security Council 32, XXI; 47, 2
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Presidential Documents 3
Science and Technology Policy, Office of 32, XXIV; 47, II
Trade Representative, Office of the United 15, XX
States
Export-Import Bank of the United States 2, XXXV; 5, LII; 12, IV
Family Assistance, Office of 45, II
Farm Credit Administration 5, XXXI; 12, VI
Farm Credit System Insurance Corporation 5, XXX; 12, XIV
Farm Service Agency 7, VII, XVIII
Federal Acquisition Regulation 48, 1
Federal Aviation Administration 14, I
Commercial Space Transportation 14, III
Federal Claims Collection Standards 31, IX
Federal Communications Commission 5, XXIX; 47, I
Federal Contract Compliance Programs, Office of 41, 60
Federal Crop Insurance Corporation 7, IV
Federal Deposit Insurance Corporation 5, XXII; 12, III
Federal Election Commission 5, XXXVII; 11, I
Federal Emergency Management Agency 44, I
Federal Employees Group Life Insurance Federal 48, 21
Acquisition Regulation
Federal Employees Health Benefits Acquisition 48, 16
Regulation
Federal Energy Regulatory Commission 5, XXIV; 18, I
Federal Financial Institutions Examination 12, XI
Council
Federal Financing Bank 12, VIII
Federal Highway Administration 23, I, II
Federal Home Loan Mortgage Corporation 1, IV
Federal Housing Enterprise Oversight Office 12, XVII
Federal Housing Finance Agency 5, LXXX; 12, XII
Federal Housing Finance Board 12, IX
Federal Labor Relations Authority 5, XIV, XLIX; 22, XIV
Federal Law Enforcement Training Center 31, VII
Federal Management Regulation 41, 102
Federal Maritime Commission 46, IV
Federal Mediation and Conciliation Service 29, XII
Federal Mine Safety and Health Review Commission 5, LXXIV; 29, XXVII
Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration 49, III
Federal Prison Industries, Inc. 28, III
Federal Procurement Policy Office 48, 99
Federal Property Management Regulations 41, 101
Federal Railroad Administration 49, II
Federal Register, Administrative Committee of 1, I
Federal Register, Office of 1, II
Federal Reserve System 12, II
Board of Governors 5, LVIII
Federal Retirement Thrift Investment Board 5, VI, LXXVI
Federal Service Impasses Panel 5, XIV
Federal Trade Commission 5, XLVII; 16, I
Federal Transit Administration 49, VI
Federal Travel Regulation System 41, Subtitle F
Financial Crimes Enforcement Network 31, X
Financial Research Office 12, XVI
Financial Stability Oversight Council 12, XIII
Fine Arts, Commission of 45, XXI
Fiscal Service 31, II
Fish and Wildlife Service, United States 50, I, IV
Food and Drug Administration 21, I
Food and Nutrition Service 7, II
Food Safety and Inspection Service 9, III
Foreign Agricultural Service 7, XV
Foreign Assets Control, Office of 31, V
Foreign Claims Settlement Commission of the 45, V
United States
Foreign Service Grievance Board 22, IX
Foreign Service Impasse Disputes Panel 22, XIV
Foreign Service Labor Relations Board 22, XIV
Foreign-Trade Zones Board 15, IV
Forest Service 36, II
General Services Administration 5, LVII; 41, 105
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Contract Appeals, Board of 48, 61
Federal Acquisition Regulation 48, 5
Federal Management Regulation 41, 102
Federal Property Management Regulations 41, 101
Federal Travel Regulation System 41, Subtitle F
General 41, 300
Payment From a Non-Federal Source for Travel 41, 304
Expenses
Payment of Expenses Connected With the Death 41, 303
of Certain Employees
Relocation Allowances 41, 302
Temporary Duty (TDY) Travel Allowances 41, 301
Geological Survey 30, IV
Government Accountability Office 4, I
Government Ethics, Office of 5, XVI
Government National Mortgage Association 24, III
Grain Inspection, Packers and Stockyards 7, VIII; 9, II
Administration
Gulf Coast Ecosystem Restoration Council 2, LIX; 40, VIII
Harry S. Truman Scholarship Foundation 45, XVIII
Health and Human Services, Department of 2, III; 5, XLV; 45,
Subtitle A
Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services 42, IV
Child Support Enforcement, Office of 45, III
Children and Families, Administration for 45, II, III, IV, X, XIII
Community Services, Office of 45, X
Family Assistance, Office of 45, II
Federal Acquisition Regulation 48, 3
Food and Drug Administration 21, I
Indian Health Service 25, V
Inspector General (Health Care), Office of 42, V
Public Health Service 42, I
Refugee Resettlement, Office of 45, IV
Homeland Security, Department of 2, XXX; 5, XXXVI; 6, I; 8,
I
Coast Guard 33, I; 46, I; 49, IV
Coast Guard (Great Lakes Pilotage) 46, III
Customs and Border Protection 19, I
Federal Emergency Management Agency 44, I
Human Resources Management and Labor Relations 5, XCVII
Systems
Immigration and Customs Enforcement Bureau 19, IV
Transportation Security Administration 49, XII
HOPE for Homeowners Program, Board of Directors 24, XXIV
of
Housing and Urban Development, Department of 2, XXIV; 5, LXV; 24,
Subtitle B
Community Planning and Development, Office of 24, V, VI
Assistant Secretary for
Equal Opportunity, Office of Assistant 24, I
Secretary for
Federal Acquisition Regulation 48, 24
Federal Housing Enterprise Oversight, Office 12, XVII
of
Government National Mortgage Association 24, III
Housing--Federal Housing Commissioner, Office 24, II, VIII, X, XX
of Assistant Secretary for
Housing, Office of, and Multifamily Housing 24, IV
Assistance Restructuring, Office of
Inspector General, Office of 24, XII
Public and Indian Housing, Office of Assistant 24, IX
Secretary for
Secretary, Office of 24, Subtitle A, VII
Housing--Federal Housing Commissioner, Office of 24, II, VIII, X, XX
Assistant Secretary for
Housing, Office of, and Multifamily Housing 24, IV
Assistance Restructuring, Office of
Immigration and Customs Enforcement Bureau 19, IV
Immigration Review, Executive Office for 8, V
Independent Counsel, Office of 28, VII
Independent Counsel, Offices of 28, VI
Indian Affairs, Bureau of 25, I, V
Indian Affairs, Office of the Assistant 25, VI
Secretary
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Indian Arts and Crafts Board 25, II
Indian Health Service 25, V
Industry and Security, Bureau of 15, VII
Information Resources Management, Office of 7, XXVII
Information Security Oversight Office, National 32, XX
Archives and Records Administration
Inspector General
Agriculture Department 7, XXVI
Health and Human Services Department 42, V
Housing and Urban Development Department 24, XII, XV
Institute of Peace, United States 22, XVII
Inter-American Foundation 5, LXIII; 22, X
Interior Department 2, XIV
American Indians, Office of the Special 25, VII
Trustee
Endangered Species Committee 50, IV
Federal Acquisition Regulation 48, 14
Federal Property Management Regulations System 41, 114
Fish and Wildlife Service, United States 50, I, IV
Geological Survey 30, IV
Indian Affairs, Bureau of 25, I, V
Indian Affairs, Office of the Assistant 25, VI
Secretary
Indian Arts and Crafts Board 25, II
Land Management, Bureau of 43, II
National Indian Gaming Commission 25, III
National Park Service 36, I
Natural Resource Revenue, Office of 30, XII
Ocean Energy Management, Bureau of 30, V
Reclamation, Bureau of 43, I
Safety and Enforcement Bureau, Bureau of 30, II
Secretary of the Interior, Office of 2, XIV; 43, Subtitle A
Surface Mining Reclamation and Enforcement, 30, VII
Office of
Internal Revenue Service 26, I
International Boundary and Water Commission, 22, XI
United States and Mexico, United States
Section
International Development, United States Agency 22, II
for
Federal Acquisition Regulation 48, 7
International Development Cooperation Agency, 22, XII
United States
International Joint Commission, United States 22, IV
and Canada
International Organizations Employees Loyalty 5, V
Board
International Trade Administration 15, III; 19, III
International Trade Commission, United States 19, II
Interstate Commerce Commission 5, XL
Investment Security, Office of 31, VIII
James Madison Memorial Fellowship Foundation 45, XXIV
Japan-United States Friendship Commission 22, XVI
Joint Board for the Enrollment of Actuaries 20, VIII
Justice Department 2, XXVIII; 5, XXVIII; 28,
I, XI; 40, IV
Alcohol, Tobacco, Firearms, and Explosives, 27, II
Bureau of
Drug Enforcement Administration 21, II
Federal Acquisition Regulation 48, 28
Federal Claims Collection Standards 31, IX
Federal Prison Industries, Inc. 28, III
Foreign Claims Settlement Commission of the 45, V
United States
Immigration Review, Executive Office for 8, V
Independent Counsel, Offices of 28, VI
Prisons, Bureau of 28, V
Property Management Regulations 41, 128
Labor Department 2, XXIX; 5, XLII
Employee Benefits Security Administration 29, XXV
Employees' Compensation Appeals Board 20, IV
Employment and Training Administration 20, V
Employment Standards Administration 20, VI
Federal Acquisition Regulation 48, 29
Federal Contract Compliance Programs, Office 41, 60
of
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Federal Procurement Regulations System 41, 50
Labor-Management Standards, Office of 29, II, IV
Mine Safety and Health Administration 30, I
Occupational Safety and Health Administration 29, XVII
Public Contracts 41, 50
Secretary of Labor, Office of 29, Subtitle A
Veterans' Employment and Training Service, 41, 61; 20, IX
Office of the Assistant Secretary for
Wage and Hour Division 29, V
Workers' Compensation Programs, Office of 20, I, VII
Labor-Management Standards, Office of 29, II, IV
Land Management, Bureau of 43, II
Legal Services Corporation 45, XVI
Library of Congress 36, VII
Copyright Royalty Board 37, III
U.S. Copyright Office 37, II
Local Television Loan Guarantee Board 7, XX
Management and Budget, Office of 5, III, LXXVII; 14, VI;
48, 99
Marine Mammal Commission 50, V
Maritime Administration 46, II
Merit Systems Protection Board 5, II, LXIV
Micronesian Status Negotiations, Office for 32, XXVII
Military Compensation and Retirement 5, XCIX
Modernization Commission
Millennium Challenge Corporation 22, XIII
Mine Safety and Health Administration 30, I
Minority Business Development Agency 15, XIV
Miscellaneous Agencies 1, IV
Monetary Offices 31, I
Morris K. Udall Scholarship and Excellence in 36, XVI
National Environmental Policy Foundation
Museum and Library Services, Institute of 2, XXXI
National Aeronautics and Space Administration 2, XVIII; 5, LIX; 14, V
Federal Acquisition Regulation 48, 18
National Agricultural Library 7, XLI
National Agricultural Statistics Service 7, XXXVI
National and Community Service, Corporation for 2, XXII; 45, XII, XXV
National Archives and Records Administration 2, XXVI; 5, LXVI; 36, XII
Information Security Oversight Office 32, XX
National Capital Planning Commission 1, IV, VI
National Commission for Employment Policy 1, IV
National Commission on Libraries and Information 45, XVII
Science
National Council on Disability 5, C; 34, XII
National Counterintelligence Center 32, XVIII
National Credit Union Administration 5, LXXXVI; 12, VII
National Crime Prevention and Privacy Compact 28, IX
Council
National Drug Control Policy, Office of 2, XXXVI; 21, III
National Endowment for the Arts 2, XXXII
National Endowment for the Humanities 2, XXXIII
National Foundation on the Arts and the 45, XI
Humanities
National Geospatial-Intelligence Agency 32, I
National Highway Traffic Safety Administration 23, II, III; 47, VI; 49, V
National Imagery and Mapping Agency 32, I
National Indian Gaming Commission 25, III
National Institute of Food and Agriculture 7, XXXIV
National Institute of Standards and Technology 15, II; 37, IV
National Intelligence, Office of Director of 5, IV; 32, XVII
National Labor Relations Board 5, LXI; 29, I
National Marine Fisheries Service 50, II, IV
National Mediation Board 29, X
National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration 15, IX; 50, II, III, IV,
VI
National Park Service 36, I
National Railroad Adjustment Board 29, III
National Railroad Passenger Corporation (AMTRAK) 49, VII
National Science Foundation 2, XXV; 5, XLIII; 45, VI
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Federal Acquisition Regulation 48, 25
National Security Council 32, XXI
National Security Council and Office of Science 47, II
and Technology Policy
National Telecommunications and Information 15, XXIII; 47, III, IV, V
Administration
National Transportation Safety Board 49, VIII
Natural Resources Conservation Service 7, VI
Natural Resource Revenue, Office of 30, XII
Navajo and Hopi Indian Relocation, Office of 25, IV
Navy Department 32, VI
Federal Acquisition Regulation 48, 52
Neighborhood Reinvestment Corporation 24, XXV
Northeast Interstate Low-Level Radioactive Waste 10, XVIII
Commission
Nuclear Regulatory Commission 2, XX; 5, XLVIII; 10, I
Federal Acquisition Regulation 48, 20
Occupational Safety and Health Administration 29, XVII
Occupational Safety and Health Review Commission 29, XX
Ocean Energy Management, Bureau of 30, V
Oklahoma City National Memorial Trust 36, XV
Operations Office 7, XXVIII
Overseas Private Investment Corporation 5, XXXIII; 22, VII
Patent and Trademark Office, United States 37, I
Payment From a Non-Federal Source for Travel 41, 304
Expenses
Payment of Expenses Connected With the Death of 41, 303
Certain Employees
Peace Corps 2, XXXVII; 22, III
Pennsylvania Avenue Development Corporation 36, IX
Pension Benefit Guaranty Corporation 29, XL
Personnel Management, Office of 5, I, XXXV; 5, IV; 45,
VIII
Human Resources Management and Labor Relations 5, XCVII
Systems, Department of Homeland Security
Federal Acquisition Regulation 48, 17
Federal Employees Group Life Insurance Federal 48, 21
Acquisition Regulation
Federal Employees Health Benefits Acquisition 48, 16
Regulation
Pipeline and Hazardous Materials Safety 49, I
Administration
Postal Regulatory Commission 5, XLVI; 39, III
Postal Service, United States 5, LX; 39, I
Postsecondary Education, Office of 34, VI
President's Commission on White House 1, IV
Fellowships
Presidential Documents 3
Presidio Trust 36, X
Prisons, Bureau of 28, V
Privacy and Civil Liberties Oversight Board 6, X
Procurement and Property Management, Office of 7, XXXII
Public Contracts, Department of Labor 41, 50
Public and Indian Housing, Office of Assistant 24, IX
Secretary for
Public Health Service 42, I
Railroad Retirement Board 20, II
Reclamation, Bureau of 43, I
Refugee Resettlement, Office of 45, IV
Relocation Allowances 41, 302
Research and Innovative Technology 49, XI
Administration
Rural Business-Cooperative Service 7, XVIII, XLII
Rural Development Administration 7, XLII
Rural Housing Service 7, XVIII, XXXV
Rural Telephone Bank 7, XVI
Rural Utilities Service 7, XVII, XVIII, XLII
Safety and Environmental Enforcement, Bureau of 30, II
Saint Lawrence Seaway Development Corporation 33, IV
Science and Technology Policy, Office of 32, XXIV
Science and Technology Policy, Office of, and 47, II
National Security Council
Secret Service 31, IV
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Securities and Exchange Commission 5, XXXIV; 17, II
Selective Service System 32, XVI
Small Business Administration 2, XXVII; 13, I
Smithsonian Institution 36, V
Social Security Administration 2, XXIII; 20, III; 48, 23
Soldiers' and Airmen's Home, United States 5, XI
Special Counsel, Office of 5, VIII
Special Education and Rehabilitative Services, 34, III
Office of
State Department 2, VI; 22, I; 28, XI
Federal Acquisition Regulation 48, 6
Surface Mining Reclamation and Enforcement, 30, VII
Office of
Surface Transportation Board 49, X
Susquehanna River Basin Commission 18, VIII
Tennessee Valley Authority 5, LXIX; 18, XIII
Thrift Supervision Office, Department of the 12, V
Treasury
Trade Representative, United States, Office of 15, XX
Transportation, Department of 2, XII; 5, L
Commercial Space Transportation 14, III
Emergency Management and Assistance 44, IV
Federal Acquisition Regulation 48, 12
Federal Aviation Administration 14, I
Federal Highway Administration 23, I, II
Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration 49, III
Federal Railroad Administration 49, II
Federal Transit Administration 49, VI
Maritime Administration 46, II
National Highway Traffic Safety Administration 23, II, III; 47, IV; 49, V
Pipeline and Hazardous Materials Safety 49, I
Administration
Saint Lawrence Seaway Development Corporation 33, IV
Secretary of Transportation, Office of 14, II; 49, Subtitle A
Transportation Statistics Bureau 49, XI
Transportation, Office of 7, XXXIII
Transportation Security Administration 49, XII
Transportation Statistics Bureau 49, XI
Travel Allowances, Temporary Duty (TDY) 41, 301
Treasury Department 2, X;5, XXI; 12, XV; 17,
IV; 31, IX
Alcohol and Tobacco Tax and Trade Bureau 27, I
Community Development Financial Institutions 12, XVIII
Fund
Comptroller of the Currency 12, I
Customs and Border Protection 19, I
Engraving and Printing, Bureau of 31, VI
Federal Acquisition Regulation 48, 10
Federal Claims Collection Standards 31, IX
Federal Law Enforcement Training Center 31, VII
Financial Crimes Enforcement Network 31, X
Fiscal Service 31, II
Foreign Assets Control, Office of 31, V
Internal Revenue Service 26, I
Investment Security, Office of 31, VIII
Monetary Offices 31, I
Secret Service 31, IV
Secretary of the Treasury, Office of 31, Subtitle A
Thrift Supervision, Office of 12, V
Truman, Harry S. Scholarship Foundation 45, XVIII
United States and Canada, International Joint 22, IV
Commission
United States and Mexico, International Boundary 22, XI
and Water Commission, United States Section
U.S. Copyright Office 37, II
Utah Reclamation Mitigation and Conservation 43, III
Commission
Veterans Affairs Department 2, VIII; 38, I
Federal Acquisition Regulation 48, 8
Veterans' Employment and Training Service, 41, 61; 20, IX
Office of the Assistant Secretary for
Vice President of the United States, Office of 32, XXVIII
Wage and Hour Division 29, V
Water Resources Council 18, VI
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Workers' Compensation Programs, Office of 20, I, VII
World Agricultural Outlook Board 7, XXXVIII