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May 20, 2020 · 2,247 days ago
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On May 20, 2020, the Trump administration issued a notice continuing the national emergency declaration with respect to the stabilization of Iraq, originally declared in 2003. The continuation extends the emergency authority that allows the President to take actions related to Iraq without standard Congressional approval processes. The direct impact on Americans includes potential deployment of military personnel and allocation of federal resources to Iraq operations under emergency powers.
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May 13, 2020 · 2,254 days ago
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On May 13, 2020, the Trump administration issued a notice continuing the national emergency declaration regarding securing the information and communications technology and services supply chain. The continuation extended an existing emergency declaration that had been in place, maintaining authorities to restrict foreign acquisition of U.S. technology and communications infrastructure. The direct effect was to keep in place restrictions on foreign investment and acquisitions in designated technology sectors.
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May 12, 2020 · 2,255 days ago
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On May 12, 2020, President Trump signed a memorandum delegating functions and authorities under Section 1260J of the National Defense Authorization Act for Fiscal Year 2020. The memorandum transferred specified defense-related authorities to designated executive branch officials. The direct impact on Americans included changes to how certain defense functions were administratively processed and authorized within the executive branch.
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May 7, 2020 · 2,260 days ago
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On May 7, 2020, the Trump administration continued the national emergency declaration with respect to the actions of the government of Syria, originally declared in 2011. The continuation extends existing restrictions and sanctions targeting Syrian government officials and entities. The direct impact on Americans includes continued restrictions on transactions with designated Syrian entities and potential limitations on travel and financial dealings involving Syria.
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April 30, 2020 · 2,267 days ago
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On April 30, 2020, President Trump signed Executive Order 13919 authorizing the Secretary of Defense to order members of the Selected Reserve of the Armed Forces to active duty without declaring a national emergency or war. The order enabled the Department of Defense to activate reserve military personnel to respond to the COVID-19 pandemic. Thousands of reserve service members were called to active duty for medical support, logistics, and other pandemic response operations.
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April 14, 2020 · 2,283 days ago
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On April 14, 2020, President Trump signed a memorandum delegating authorities under the National Defense Authorization Act for Fiscal Year 2020 and the Eastern Mediterranean Security and Energy Partnership Act of 2019. The memorandum transferred specified powers granted by Congress to executive branch officials. The confirmed direct impact includes delegation of defense-related decision-making authority to designated administration officials.
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April 13, 2020 · 2,284 days ago
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President Trump signed Proclamation 10008 on April 13, 2020, designating April 14 as Pan American Day and April 12-18, 2020 as Pan American Week. The proclamation is a ceremonial declaration recognizing the Pan-American Union's founding and promoting cooperation among Western Hemisphere nations. This proclamation has no direct regulatory or statutory impact on Americans; it is a symbolic observance designation.
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April 4, 2020 · 2,293 days ago
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Executive Order 13913 signed April 4, 2020 established a committee to assess foreign participation in U.S. telecommunications services and supply chains. The committee was directed to review existing foreign investments and ownership stakes in American telecommunications companies and infrastructure. The order authorized the committee to recommend restrictions on foreign ownership or control of telecommunications assets deemed to present national security risks.
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April 3, 2020 · 2,294 days ago
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On April 3, 2020, President Trump signed a notice continuing the national emergency with respect to Somalia, originally declared in 1992. The continuation extends the emergency declaration, which authorizes the federal government to take emergency actions related to Somalia without requiring standard Congressional appropriations procedures. The direct impact on Americans includes potential deployment of military resources and emergency funding allocations related to Somalia policy without standard legislative review.
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April 1, 2020 · 2,296 days ago
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On April 1, 2020, the Trump administration issued a notice continuing the national emergency declaration with respect to South Sudan, originally declared in 2014. The continuation extends the emergency status, which authorizes the federal government to allocate resources and implement measures related to the South Sudan crisis. The direct impact on Americans includes potential allocation of federal funds for humanitarian aid, diplomatic operations, and related emergency response activities.