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In a presidential memorandum dated November 15, 2024, the President delegated specific authorities to the Secretary of State. These authorities are under sections 507(d) and 508(a) of the Ukraine Security Supplemental Appropriations Act, 2024. The memorandum directs the Secretary of State to carry out these duties and ensures its publication in the Federal Register.

The Department of Interior is delaying the effective date of a final rule regarding the Federal acknowledgment process for American Indian tribes. Originally set for February 14, 2025, the new effective date is now March 21, 2025. This change follows a Presidential Memorandum ordering a freeze on certain regulations to allow for further review. The rule introduces a process called "re-petition authorization," enabling tribes previously denied acknowledgment the chance to reapply, under specific conditions.

The memorandum, issued by the President, seeks to maximize the Federal Emergency Management Agency's (FEMA) assistance in responding to COVID-19. It orders FEMA to cover 100% of costs for eligible COVID-19 emergency protective measures under the Public Assistance Category B from January 21, 2021, to September 30, 2021. This includes certain measures authorized by a previous memorandum, as well as other measures carried out from January 20, 2020, to January 20, 2021. The document also confirms that it doesn't change any existing legal authority or create new legal rights for enforcement.

The Presidential Memorandum directs the declassification of certain materials related to the FBI's Crossfire Hurricane investigation. The President determined that these materials should be declassified as much as possible while respecting the FBI's recommendation to keep crucial parts classified. The Attorney General is instructed to make the appropriate redactions and publish the document in the Federal Register. This decision does not allow for the release of materials protected by legal requirements or court orders.

The memorandum dated January 24, 2025, involves a decision by the President to revoke an earlier memorandum from January 28, 2021, concerning international health policies, and to reinstate a policy from January 23, 2017, known as The Mexico City Policy. This policy requires that U.S. government funds for global health assistance will not support organizations involved in coercive abortion or involuntary sterilization. The Secretary of State, along with the Secretary of Health and Human Services, is instructed to ensure that these guidelines are enforced when providing global health funds.

The President issued a memorandum directing all executive departments and agencies to pause and review any new rules or regulations before they are finalized. This means that any rule proposals need to be approved by a department or agency head appointed by the President after January 20, 2025. Rules that have already been submitted but not yet published should be withdrawn for review. Additionally, there is an option to delay the implementation of rules for 60 days to allow for further evaluation, and in cases where significant issues are found, further action may be necessary.

The Department of Energy (DOE) has decided to delay the effective date of a rule concerning the test procedures for central air conditioners and heat pumps. This action aligns with a directive from President Trump, urging the review of certain rules. The delay gives additional time for feedback and analysis, particularly on a new component of the testing procedure, the controls verification procedure (CVP). Some manufacturers expressed concerns about the potential costs and challenges of implementing these new tests, as they might require design adjustments and could be burdensome. DOE will continue to review the rule and consider comments received from industry stakeholders.

The document is a Presidential Memorandum addressing the inflation crisis experienced under the Biden Administration. It criticizes the administration's policies for causing high costs in energy, housing, and other essential goods due to regulatory burdens. The memorandum directs government agencies to take actions to reduce costs in housing, healthcare, and transportation, and to eliminate policies that increase food and fuel prices. Agencies must report on their progress in implementing these actions every 30 days.

The memorandum from January 27, 2021, outlines President Biden's commitment to restoring trust in government through scientific integrity and evidence-based policymaking. It directs federal agencies to ensure that their scientific and technological processes are free from improper political interference and are based on sound scientific and technological methods. Agencies must update their scientific integrity policies, designate chief science officers, and establish practices that promote diversity and transparency in scientific advisory committees. Additionally, it emphasizes making federal data open and accessible for research to support informed and equitable policy decisions.

The General Services Administration (GSA) announced a delay in implementing certain amendments to its acquisition regulations, initially published on December 27, 2024. This postponement aligns with a Presidential Memorandum from January 20, 2025, which called for a regulatory freeze for review. The affected regulations' effective date has been moved from January 2025 to May 2025. This change is officially recorded in the Federal Register with document number 2025-05430.