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November 19, 2019 · 2,480 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 · 2,487 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 · 2,487 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 · 2,487 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 · 2,491 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 · 2,499 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 · 2,499 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.
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October 25, 2019 · 2,505 days ago
🌐 Foreign Policy
On October 25, 2019, President Trump signed a presidential determination pursuant to Section 1245(d)(4)(B) and (C) of the National Defense Authorization Act for Fiscal Year 2012 (Document 2019-24425). This determination addresses compensation and benefits calculations for Department of Defense personnel stationed or deployed overseas. The specific real-world impact on Americans includes potential adjustments to how military pay, allowances, and related benefits are calculated for service members and their families stationed abroad.
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October 25, 2019 · 2,505 days ago
💰 Economy
President Trump signed Proclamation 2019-24008 on October 25, 2019, modifying duty-free treatment for certain countries under the Generalized System of Preferences (GSP) program. The proclamation removed or suspended GSP benefits for specific countries, increasing tariffs on designated imports from those nations. The direct effect was higher import duties on goods from affected countries, increasing costs for American importers and potentially affecting consumer prices for affected products.
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October 22, 2019 · 2,508 days ago
🌐 Foreign Policy
On October 22, 2019, the Trump administration issued a notice continuing the national emergency with respect to the Democratic Republic of the Congo, originally declared in 2006. The continuation extends sanctions and restrictions related to the DRC conflict. The direct impact on Americans includes potential restrictions on certain imports from the DRC and limitations on U.S. business activities in the region.