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  • 2025-01205 — Delegation of Authority-Authorities of the Assistant Secretary for Educational and Cultural Affairs
    Type:Notice
    Citation:90 FR 6045
    Reading Time:about a minute or two

    The State Department published a Delegation of Authority signed by Secretary of State Antony J. Blinken on January 10, 2025. This document delegates authority to Rafik Mansour, allowing him to perform the duties originally assigned to the Assistant Secretary for Educational and Cultural Affairs. The delegation is authorized by various laws and will be effective from January 17, 2025, until a new Assistant Secretary takes office. This step ensures continuity in the Department's functions related to educational and cultural affairs.

    Simple Explanation

    The big boss of the State Department let Rafik Mansour do an important job while they wait for a new helper to arrive. This means things keep running smoothly, like a train never stopping, even if there is no new helper ready yet.

  • 2021-00793 — Delegation of Authority to the Associate Comptroller of Certain Authorities Regarding Debt Collection and Waiver of Claims
    Type:Notice
    Citation:86 FR 4169
    Reading Time:about a minute or two

    The Department of State has issued a delegation of authority allowing the Associate Comptroller to handle various duties related to debt collection and managing claims against debtors of the department. This delegation includes tasks such as collection, compromise, and suspension of debts, as well as the settlement and waiver of claims, under certain U.S. laws and previous authorities. The Secretary of State and other high-ranking officials retain the right to perform these functions themselves and cannot re-delegate these powers further. This delegation of authority is required to be published in the Federal Register.

    Simple Explanation

    The Department of State has given one of their important workers, called the Associate Comptroller, the job of taking care of money that people owe them and deciding what to do if someone can’t pay. However, if the big bosses want, they can still do these tasks themselves, but they can’t give this power to anyone else again.

  • 2025-00004 — Statement of Organization, Functions, and Delegations of Authority; Delegation From Office of Refugee Resettlement Director to Unaccompanied Children Bureau Chief
    Type:Notice
    Citation:90 FR 1130
    Reading Time:about a minute or two

    The Health and Human Services Department has delegated authority to the Chief of the Unaccompanied Children Bureau to make decisions related to juvenile court jurisdiction for unaccompanied alien children seeking special immigrant status. This delegation is in accordance with the William Wilberforce Trafficking Victims Protection Reauthorization Act of 2008. It will be effective on the date of signature and conforms with existing financial, administrative, and departmental policies. The actions taken by the Chief prior to this date are also affirmed and ratified.

    Simple Explanation

    The Health and Human Services Department has given a special helper, the Chief of the Unaccompanied Children Bureau, the power to decide things for kids who come to the U.S. alone and need help. This is like letting a teacher give someone else permission to help kids with their homework, but it's not clear exactly when this started and how they'll make sure it’s done right.

  • 2025-00953 — Delegation of Certain Authorities Under Section 7271 of Title 10, United States Code
    Type:Presidential Document
    Citation:90 FR 3599
    Reading Time:less than a minute

    The President of the United States has issued a memorandum delegating authority to the Secretary of the Army. This authority allows the Secretary to present Medals of Honor that were approved in 1906 to two soldiers, Private William Simon Harris, and Private James W. McIntyre, to the oldest living grandchild of each. Before the medals are presented, the Secretary of the Army must inform the President through the Secretary of Defense. This memorandum will also be published in the Federal Register.

    Simple Explanation

    The President has given the Secretary of the Army permission to give a special medal called the Medal of Honor to the grandchildren of two soldiers from a long, long time ago. Before giving these medals, the Secretary has to tell the President what's happening.

  • 2021-02250 — Delegation of Authority Under Section 614(a)(2) of the Foreign Assistance Act of 1961
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    Type:Presidential Document
    Citation:86 FR 7787
    Reading Time:about a minute or two

    In a memorandum dated January 13, 2021, the President of the United States delegated authority to the Secretary of State. This delegation allows the Secretary to decide if it's crucial for national security to sell up to $6.8 million worth of cluster munitions technology to South Korea. The decision can be made without considering other legal restrictions related to the Foreign Assistance Act of 1961. The memorandum also instructed that this authority be published in the Federal Register.

    Simple Explanation

    The President said the Secretary of State can choose to sell some powerful technology to South Korea, which helps make explosive bombs, if it's important to keep America safe, even if some laws usually don't allow it.

  • 2025-00432 — Statement of Delegation of Authority
    Type:Notice
    Citation:90 FR 2708
    Reading Time:about a minute or two

    The Secretary of Health and Human Services has given the Director of the National Institutes of Health (NIH) the authority to oversee the National Parkinson's Project, as outlined in the National Plan to End Parkinson's Act. This involves managing efforts to prevent, diagnose, treat, and cure Parkinson's disease, and includes setting up an Advisory Council on Parkinson's Research, Care, and Services. The Secretary will still handle reporting to Congress, making regulations, and appointing Council members, while the NIH can pass on some of its responsibilities under this delegation. This change takes effect immediately.

    Simple Explanation

    The boss of health gave the NIH's head the job of managing a project to stop Parkinson's disease, like being a team captain, but the big boss will still handle important stuff like talking to Congress and making rules.

  • 2025-00678 — Delegation of Authority-Authorities of the Under Secretary for Economic Growth, Energy, and the Environment
    Type:Notice
    Citation:90 FR 3988
    Reading Time:about a minute or two

    The State Department announced a Delegation of Authority document signed by Secretary of State Antony J. Blinken on December 20, 2024. This document delegates all the powers and duties of the Under Secretary for Economic Growth, Energy, and the Environment to Geoffrey R. Pyatt, until a new Under Secretary is confirmed. The delegation comes into effect on January 10, 2025, and will be officially published in the Federal Register.

    Simple Explanation

    The State Department is letting Geoffrey Pyatt temporarily do an important job for the government that usually belongs to someone else, until they find a new person for that job. This change starts happening on January 10, 2025.

  • 2024-29312 — Delegation of Authority Under Section 614(a)(1) of the Foreign Assistance Act of 1961
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    Type:Presidential Document
    Citation:89 FR 99691
    Reading Time:less than a minute

    The President of the United States has issued a memorandum that delegates authority to the Secretary of State. This authority allows the Secretary to decide if providing up to $35 million in aid to Ukraine is important for U.S. security interests, bypassing certain laws. This delegation is made under section 614(a)(1) of the Foreign Assistance Act of 1961. The memorandum will be published in the Federal Register.

    Simple Explanation

    The President told the Secretary of State they can decide if giving $35 million to Ukraine is really important for keeping the U.S. safe, even if some rules usually say no. But, there are worries because nobody explained how or why it's important, and how the money should be used, which could cause problems.

  • 2025-00262 — Amendment of the Statement of Organizations, Functions and Delegation of Authority
    Type:Notice
    Citation:90 FR 2006
    Reading Time:about 2 minutes

    The Administration for Children and Families (ACF) announced an amendment to a previous statement from April 28, 2009. This change allows the Director of the Office of Refugee Resettlement more flexibility by enabling them to redelegate certain responsibilities assigned under the William Wilberforce Trafficking Victims Protection Reauthorization Act of 2008. The amendment is effective immediately and aims to enhance the management of these duties. All other details in the original statement remain the same.

    Simple Explanation

    The government is letting a person in charge of helping refugees share their duties with others to make things work better. But it's not very clear about how they should do that sharing, which might make it a bit confusing.

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