Delegation of Functions Under National Defense Authorization Act Section 1245
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On December 21, 2018, President Trump signed a memorandum delegating functions and authorities under Section 1245 of the National Defense Authorization Act for Fiscal Year 2019. The memorandum transfers specified defense-related authorities from the President to designated executive branch officials. The confirmed direct impact includes changes to how certain defense authorization powers are exercised within the executive branch.