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The document is a memorandum from the Executive Office of the President about the OECD Global Tax Deal. It states that the Global Tax Deal, supported by a previous administration, limits U.S. tax policies and allows foreign countries to impose extra taxes on American companies. The memorandum clarifies that this deal is not effective in the U.S. unless Congress approves it. It also instructs the Secretary of the Treasury to examine if foreign tax measures unfairly target American companies and recommend actions to protect U.S. interests.

The President has decided to extend the national emergency declared on April 21, 2022, which relates to the regulation of Russian-affiliated vessels entering U.S. ports. This continuation is due to ongoing disturbances in U.S. international relations caused by the actions of the Russian government. Under this emergency, the Secretary of Homeland Security remains authorized to control the anchorage and movement of these vessels. This decision needs to be recorded in the Federal Register and reported to Congress.

The Department of State has issued a final rule that updates the criteria for issuing "diplomatic type" or "official type" visas, aiming to better align with U.S. laws and international travel practices. This rule expands the previous definition of passports by including non-national travel documents, such as those from organizations like the United Nations, as potential equivalents to diplomatic passports. It also clarifies the categories of individuals who can receive these visas, making distinctions to avoid confusion between visa types and classifications. These changes ensure that the visa issuance process for diplomatic, official, and regular types is consistent and transparent.

The U.S. State Department has announced a new rule that gives foreign missions and international organizations an exemption from charges by the Metropolitan Transportation Authority of New York for driving into the "Congestion Relief Zone". This benefit is part of ongoing efforts to protect U.S. interests and fulfill legal obligations. The exemption applies to specific foreign missions, international organizations, and their personnel who have similar privileges and may use diplomatic plates. This decision ensures reciprocal treatment for U.S. missions abroad and helps maintain positive international relations.

The Coast Guard, under the Department of Homeland Security, issued a final rule to rename the "Gulf of Mexico" as the "Gulf of America" in its regulations. This change follows Executive Order 14172, titled "Restoring Names That Honor American Greatness," and aims to ensure consistency across federal government references. No notice of proposed rulemaking was required for this rule as it makes no substantive changes impacting public rights or obligations. The renaming is effective March 17, 2025, and involves technical amendments with no additional costs to the public.