MEMORANDUM FOR THE HEADS OF EXECUTIVE DEPARTMENTS AND AGENCIES SUBJECT: Establishing a Working Group on the Intersection of HIV/AIDS, Violence Against Women and Girls, and Gender-related Health Disparities Throughout our country, the spread of HIV/AIDS has had a devastating impact on…

MEMORANDUM FOR THE SECRETARY OF STATE THE SECRETARY OF THE TREASURY THE SECRETARY OF ENERGY SUBJECT: Presidential Determination Pursuant to Section 1245(d)(4)(B) and (C) of the National Defense Authorization Act for Fiscal Year 2012 By the authority vested in me…

TO THE CONGRESS OF THE UNITED STATES: In accordance with section 502(f)(2) of the Trade Act of 1974, as amended (the “1974 Act”) (19 U.S.C. 2462(f)(2)), I am providing notification of my intent to suspend designation of Argentina as a…

TO THE CONGRESS OF THE UNITED STATES: In accordance with section 502(f)(1)(A) of the Trade Act of 1974, as amended (the “1974 Act”) (19 U.S.C. 2462(f)(1)(A)), I am notifying the Congress of my intent to add the Republic of South…

March 22, 2012 MEMORANDUM FOR THE HEADS OF EXECUTIVE DEPARTMENTS AND AGENCIES SUBJECT: Expediting Review of Pipeline Projects from Cushing, Oklahoma, to Port Arthur, Texas, and Other Domestic Pipeline Infrastructure Projects In an economy that relies on oil, rising prices at…

TEXT OF A LETTER FROM THE PRESIDENT TO THE CHAIRMAN OF THE HOUSE COMMITTEE ON FOREIGN AFFAIRS, THE CHAIRMEN OF THE HOUSE AND SENATE COMMITTEES ON ARMED SERVICES, AND THE CHAIRMAN OF THE SENATE COMMITTEE ON BANKING, HOUSING, AND URBAN…

MEMORANDUM FOR THE SECRETARY OF THE INTERIOR SUBJECT: Proposed Revised Habitat for the Spotted Owl: Minimizing Regulatory Burdens Today, compelled by court order, the Department of the Interior (Department) proposed critical habitat for the northern spotted owl. The proposal is…

February 28, 2012 MEMORANDUM FOR THE ATTORNEY GENERAL SUBJECT:    Delegation of Waiver Authority under Section 1022(a)(4) of the National Defense Authorization Act for Fiscal Year 2012 By the authority vested in me as President by the Constitution and the laws…

TO THE CONGRESS OF THE UNITED STATES:      Attached is the text of a Presidential Policy Directive establishing procedures to implement section 1022 of the National Defense Authorization Act for Fiscal Year 2012 (Public Law 112-81) (the “Act”), which I hereby submit to the…

PRESIDENTIAL POLICY DIRECTIVE/PPD-14 SUBJECT:    Procedures Implementing Section 1022 of the National Defense Authorization Act for Fiscal Year (FY) 2012 The executive branch must utilize all elements of national power – including military, intelligence, law enforcement, diplomatic, and economic tools –…