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November 26, 2019 · 2,423 days ago
✊ Civil Rights
President Trump signed Executive Order 13898 on November 26, 2019, establishing a federal task force to address missing and murdered American Indians and Alaska Natives. The order directed the Department of Interior, Department of Justice, and other agencies to coordinate efforts, share data, and develop a strategy to address the crisis. The task force was tasked with improving data collection, coordination between tribal and federal law enforcement, and identifying resource gaps in investigations.
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November 25, 2019 · 2,424 days ago
🌐 Foreign Policy
On November 25, 2019, President Trump signed a notice continuing the national emergency with respect to the situation in Nicaragua, originally declared in 2018. The continuation extended the emergency declaration and associated authorities for an additional year. The declaration allows the executive branch to maintain sanctions and restrictions related to Nicaragua without requiring new congressional authorization.
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November 19, 2019 · 2,430 days ago
🌐 Foreign Policy
On November 19, 2019, the Trump administration continued the national emergency declaration regarding Burundi, originally issued in 2015. The continuation extends restrictions and measures related to the situation in Burundi for an additional year. The direct impact on Americans includes potential travel advisories, restrictions on Burundian nationals, and continued implementation of targeted sanctions and visa policies related to Burundi.
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November 19, 2019 · 2,430 days ago
🔬 Science
On November 19, 2019, President Trump signed Memorandum 2019-25618 directing the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration (NOAA) to conduct comprehensive ocean mapping of the U.S. Exclusive Economic Zone and Alaska's shoreline and nearshore areas. The memorandum established a requirement for federal agencies to prioritize and coordinate ocean mapping efforts to improve maritime navigation, coastal management, and resource assessment. The confirmed effect is that NOAA and participating federal agencies have undertaken systematic bathymetric and topographic surveys of specified ocean and coastal regions.
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November 12, 2019 · 2,437 days ago
🌐 Foreign Policy
On November 12, 2019, President Trump signed a notice continuing the national emergency with respect to Iran, originally declared in 1995 and previously renewed. The continuation extends the emergency declaration, which authorizes the president to use powers granted under the International Emergency Economic Powers Act. This action maintains existing sanctions and restrictions on Iran-related transactions by Americans and entities within U.S. jurisdiction.
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November 12, 2019 · 2,437 days ago
🌐 Foreign Policy
On November 12, 2019, the Trump administration continued the national emergency declaration regarding the proliferation of weapons of mass destruction, originally declared in 1994. The continuation extends emergency powers and restrictions related to WMD proliferation controls. The direct effect maintains existing export controls, sanctions authorities, and emergency measures tied to WMD proliferation that remain in force for individuals and entities subject to these restrictions.
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November 12, 2019 · 2,437 days ago
🗳️ Democracy
On November 12, 2019, the Trump administration signed Memorandum 2019-25118 delegating removal authority over the Federal Service Impasses Panel to the Office of Personnel Management Director. This memorandum transferred decision-making power over federal employee labor disputes from an independent panel to a presidentially-appointed official. The direct effect was to shift control of federal labor dispute resolution away from a bipartisan panel toward executive branch authority.
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November 8, 2019 · 2,441 days ago
🌐 Foreign Policy
President Trump signed Proclamation 2019-24876 on November 8, 2019, designating November 9 as World Freedom Day to commemorate the fall of the Berlin Wall in 1989. The proclamation calls for recognition of individuals and nations struggling for freedom and democracy. As a proclamation, it has no direct regulatory effect on Americans but establishes an official observance date.
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October 31, 2019 · 2,449 days ago
💰 Economy
President Trump signed Executive Order 13897 on October 31, 2019, revoking Executive Order 13495, which had required federal contractors to disclose contributions to labor unions and political organizations. The revocation eliminated disclosure requirements that contractors had been obligated to follow when bidding on federal contracts. The direct effect was to remove transparency mandates previously applied to federal contractors' political and union spending.
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October 31, 2019 · 2,449 days ago
🌐 Foreign Policy
On October 31, 2019, the Trump administration issued a notice continuing the national emergency declaration with respect to Sudan, originally declared under the International Emergency Economic Powers Act. The continuation extended restrictions and sanctions related to Sudan that had been in place. The direct effect maintained existing economic sanctions and travel restrictions affecting U.S. persons' ability to conduct business with Sudan and limited financial transactions.