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President Biden issued Executive Order 13983, which revokes Executive Order 13770. This order, initially put in place on January 28, 2017, required ethics commitments from Executive Branch appointees. The revocation is effective as of noon on January 20, 2021, meaning that neither current nor former employees are bound by those commitments after this time. The order also clarifies that it should not interfere with existing legal authority or create new legal rights.

The President has decided to continue the national emergency with respect to Iran for another year, after initially being declared on March 15, 1995. This decision is based on ongoing threats from Iran, including its development of missiles and support for terrorism, which continue to endanger U.S. national security and foreign policy. The emergency, first declared under Executive Order 12957, is separate from another emergency regarding Iran that started in 1979. This notice will be published in the Federal Register and sent to Congress.

The executive order titled Protecting Law Enforcement Officers, Judges, Prosecutors, and Their Families aims to enhance the safety of judges, prosecutors, and law enforcement officers who face unique risks due to their roles. It mandates federal departments to remove obstacles for law enforcement officers to carry firearms and proposes that federal prosecutors in danger can be specially deputized to carry firearms. It also seeks to protect the privacy of these officials by limiting the availability of their personal information and emphasizes the importance of legislation to bolster protections and penalties related to crimes against them and their families. The order clarifies its intention not to create legally enforceable rights.

The memorandum from the President outlines the order of succession for the Chief Executive Officer (CEO) of the United States Agency for Global Media (USAGM). If the current CEO is unable to fulfill their duties, officials such as the Director of Voice of America, General Counsel, Chief Financial Officer, and Chief Management Officer are next in line to act as CEO. It also clarifies that individuals serving in an acting capacity cannot automatically become CEO and that the President has the authority to make exceptions if necessary. The memorandum emphasizes that it does not create any legal rights for individuals against the U.S. government.

The President issued Executive Order 14228, amending a previous order (Executive Order 14195) to increase tariffs on products from China from 10% to 20%. This decision was made because the Chinese government has not taken adequate steps to address the inflow of synthetic opioids, like fentanyl, which poses a threat to U.S. national security and economy. The order underscores that it is consistent with applicable law and does not confer any new rights enforceable at law.

The President of the United States has decided to continue the national emergency concerning Venezuela for another year. This situation was initially declared in Executive Order 13692 in 2015 due to concerns about human rights issues, political persecution, restrictions on the press, and corruption in Venezuela. Since there has been no improvement in these conditions, the emergency status, which poses a threat to U.S. national security and foreign policy, will remain in effect. The decision will be documented in the Federal Register and shared with Congress.

The memorandum from the President directs the Office of Management and Budget (OMB) to develop recommendations for improving and modernizing the regulatory review process. It emphasizes creating regulations that promote public health, safety, economic growth, social welfare, racial justice, and environmental stewardship. The memo also highlights the need to consider the effects of regulations on disadvantaged communities and to ensure that regulatory initiatives are beneficial. Moreover, it underscores the importance of making the review process more efficient, transparent, and inclusive.

The executive order titled "Preserving and Protecting the Integrity of American Elections" focuses on enhancing the security and fairness of federal elections in the United States. It mandates stricter enforcement of laws that prevent counting mail-in ballots received after Election Day and prohibits non-citizens from voting. The order also requires documentary proof of citizenship for voter registration, updates voting guidelines to ensure voter verifiable records, and emphasizes the need to avoid foreign interference in elections. Additionally, it revokes a previous order that aimed to promote access to voting.

The President of the United States has issued a memorandum to extend and expand the Deferred Enforced Departure (DED) for certain residents of Hong Kong living in the U.S. This decision comes in response to actions by China, which have undermined human rights and freedoms in Hong Kong. The memorandum allows eligible Hong Kong residents to stay in the U.S. for an additional 24 months and provides them with the opportunity to work. The memorandum excludes those who pose security concerns, have committed certain crimes, or recently returned to Hong Kong or China.

The Executive Order 14204 addresses the actions of South Africa, particularly its controversial Expropriation Act, which allows the seizure of property from ethnic minority Afrikaners without compensation. The order states that the United States will cease aid to South Africa and promote the resettlement of Afrikaner refugees facing discrimination. It also instructs U.S. agencies to halt assistance to South Africa, while ensuring that Afrikaners affected by these laws receive priority for humanitarian relief and resettlement in the U.S. through proper channels.