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• Homeland Security Presidential Directive 9: Defense of United States Agriculture and Food

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  Homeland Security Presidential Directive (HSPD) 9, issued by President Bush on January 30, 2004, establishes a national policy to defend the agriculture and food system against terrorist attacks, major disasters, and other emergencies. "The United States agriculture and food systems are vulnerable to disease, pest, or poisonous agents that occur naturally, are unintentionally introduced, or are intentionally delivered by acts of terrorism. Americas agriculture and food system is an extensive, open, interconnected, diverse, and complex structure providing potential targets for terrorist attacks. We should provide the best protection possible against a successful attack on the United States agriculture and food system, which could have catastrophic health and economic effects."

  United States. Office of the Federal Register

  2004-01-30
• Executive Order 13326: President's Commission on Implementation of United States Space Exploration Policy

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  "There is hereby established the President's Commission on Implementation of United States Space Exploration Policy (the 'Commission'). [...] The mission of the Commission shall be to provide recommendations to the President, in accordance with this order, on implementation of the vision outlined in the President's policy statement entitled 'A Renewed Spirit of Discovery' and the President's Budget Submission for Fiscal Year 2005 (collectively, 'Policy'). [...] The National Aeronautics and Space Administration (NASA) shall provide, to the extent permitted by law, administrative support and funding for the Commission. The Commission is established in NASA for administrative purposes only."

  United States. Office of the Federal Register

  Bush, George W. (George Walker), 1946-

  2004-01-27
• Executive Order 13323: Assignment of Functions Relating to Arrivals in and Departures from the United States

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  This executive order assigns functions relating to arrivals in and departures from the United States. It outlines the functions of the Secretary of Homeland Security and the functions of the Secretary of State.

  United States. Office of the Federal Register

  Bush, George W. (George Walker), 1946-

  2003-12-30
• Executive Order 13322: Adjustments of Certain Rates of Pay

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  This executive order deals with adjustments of pay for statutory pay systems, the Senior Executive Service, various offices and positions, and more.

  United States. Office of the Federal Register

  Bush, George W. (George Walker), 1946-

  2003-12-30
• Homeland Security Presidential Directive 8: National Preparedness

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  Homeland Security Presidential Directive (HSPD) 8, issued by President Bush on December 17, 2003, establishes policies to strengthen the preparedness of the United States to prevent and respond to threatened or actual domestic terrorist attacks, major disasters, and other emergencies by requiring a national domestic all-hazards preparedness goal, establishing mechanisms for improved delivery of Federal preparedness assistance to State and local governments, and outlining actions to strengthen preparedness capabilities of Federal, State, and local entities.

  United States. Office of the Federal Register

  2003-12-17
• Executive Order 13321: Appointments During National Emergency

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  "Executive Order 13321 of December 17, 2003 Appointments During National Emergency By the authority vested in me as President by the Constitution and the laws of the United States of America, including the National Emergencies Act (50 U.S.C. 1601 et seq.), and section 301 of title 3, United States Code, and in order to further respond to the national emergency I declared in Proclamation 7463 of September 14, 2001, I hereby order as follows: Section 1. Emergency Appointments Authority. The emergency appointments authority at section 603 of title 10, United States Code, is invoked and made available to the Secretary of Defense in accordance with the terms of that statute and of Executive Order 12396 of December 9, 1982. Sec. 2. Judicial Review. This order is not intended to, and does not, create any right or benefit, substantive or procedural, enforceable at law or in equity by a party against the United States, its departments, agencies, entities, officers, employees or agents, or any person. Sec. 3. Administration. This order shall be transmitted to the Congress and published in the Federal Register." -- Text of Executive Order in total

  United States. Office of the Federal Register

  Bush, George W. (George Walker), 1946-

  2003-12-17
• Homeland Security Presidential Directive 7: Critical Infrastructure Identification, Prioritization, and Protection

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  On December 17, 2003, President Bush issued Homeland Security Presidential Directive (HSPD) 7 to establish a national policy for Federal departments and agencies to identify and prioritize United States critical infrastructure and key resources and to protect them from terrorist attacks. Defintions of terms used in the directive are referenced and 31 policy statements are issued. The policy statements define what the directive covers and the roles various federal, state, and local agencies will play in carrying out the directive.

  United States. Office of the Federal Register

  2003-12-17
• Executive Order 13319: Amendment to Executive Order 13183, Establishment of the President's Task Force on Puerto Rico's Status

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  "By the authority vested in me as President by the Constitution and the laws of the United States of America, it is hereby ordered that Executive Order 13183 of December 23, 2000, as amended, is further amended as follows: (1) Section 2 is amended by deleting the second and third sentences, and inserting in lieu thereof the following: 'It shall be composed of designees of each member of the President's Cabinet and the Deputy Assistant to the President and Director for Intergovernmental Affairs. The Task Force shall be co-chaired by the Attorney General's designee and the Deputy Assistant to the President and Director for Intergovernmental Affairs.' (2) By deleting section 4, and inserting in lieu thereof the following: 'Sec. 4. Report. The Task Force shall report on its actions to the President as needed, but no less frequently than once every 2 years, on progress made in the determination of Puerto Rico's ultimate status.'"

  United States. Office of the Federal Register

  Bush, George W. (George Walker), 1946-

  2003-12-03
• Executive Order 13317: Volunteers for Prosperity

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  Executive Order 13317 encouraged volunteer service by highly skilled Americans to support major initiatives by the United States for promoting health and prosperity around the world.

  United States. Office of the Federal Register

  Bush, George W. (George Walker), 1946-

  2003-09-25
• Executive Order 13316: Continuance of Certain Federal Advisory Committees

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  This executive order issues a continuance for sixteen federal advisory committees. "Note that the following Executive Orders are amended. Executive Order 11145, Executive Order 13231, Executive Order 12196, Executive Order 13256, Executive Order 13270, Executive Order 11183, Executive Order 12367, Executive Order 12216, Executive Order 11287, Executive Order 13237, Executive Order 13265, Executive Order 12131, Executive Order 12382, ; Executive Order 12905. Executive orders revoked are; Executive Order 13111, Section 3(a) of Executive Order 13218, Executive Order 12975, Executive Order 13227, Executive Order 13278, Executive Order 13210, Sections 5 through 8 of Executive Order 13177, Executive Order 13263, Executive Order 13214, and Executive Order 13147. Executive Order 13225 is superseded. "

  United States. Office of the Federal Register

  Bush, George W. (George Walker), 1946-

  2003-09-17
• Homeland Security Presidential Directive 6: Directive on Integration and Use of Screening Information to Protect against Terrorism

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  Homeland Security Presidential Directive (HSPD) 6 concerns the use of information about individuals known or suspected to engage in terrorist activities. The new policy of the United States is to develop, integrate, and maintain thorough, accurate, and current information about individuals known or appropriately suspected to be or have been engaged in conduct constituting, in preparation for, in aid of, or related to terrorism. The directive also states that information shall be used to support federal, state, local, territorial, tribal, foreign-government, and private-sector screening processes, and diplomatic, military, intelligence, law enforcement, immigration, visa, and protective processes.

  United States. Office of the Federal Register

  2003-09-16
• Executive Order 13315: Blocking Property of the Former Iraqi Regime, Its Senior Officials and Their Family Members, and Taking Certain Other Actions

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  Executive Order 13315 expands the scope of the national emergency declared in Executive Order 13303 of May 22, 2003, to address the unusual and extraordinary threat to the national security and foreign policy of the United States posed by obstacles to the orderly reconstruction of Iraq, the restoration and maintenance of peace and security in that country, and the development of political, administrative, and economic institutions in Iraq. The order declares the blocking of all property and interests in property of the former Iraqi regime or its state bodies, corporations, or agencies, or of the following persons, that are in the United States, that hereafter come within the United States, or that are or hereafter come within the possession or control of United States persons, are blocked and may not be transferred, paid, exported, withdrawn, or otherwise dealt in. All right, title, and interest in any property so confiscated shall vest in the Department of the Treasury. Such vested property shall promptly be transferred to the Development Fund for Iraq.

  United States. Office of the Federal Register

  Bush, George W. (George Walker), 1946-

  2003-08-28
• Executive Order 13311: Homeland Security Information Sharing

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  EO 13311 outlines the functions of the President and Secretary of Homeland Security under the Homeland Security Act of 2002. Nothing in this order shall be construed to impair or otherwise affect the authority of the Director of Central Intelligence, the functions of the Director of the Office of Management and Budget, the provisins of EO 12958 and 12968, and is intended only to improve the internal management of the Federal Government.

  United States. Office of the Federal Register

  Bush, George W. (George Walker), 1946-

  2003-07-29
• Executive Order 13312: Implementing the Clean Diamond Trade Act

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  "I, GEORGE W. BUSH, President of the United States of America, note that, in response to the role played by the illicit trade in diamonds in fueling conflict and human rights violations in Sierra Leone, the President declared a national emergency in Executive Order 13194 and imposed restrictions on the importation of rough diamonds into the United States from Sierra Leone. I expanded the scope of that emergency in Executive Order 13213 and prohibited absolutely the importation of rough diamonds from Liberia."

  United States. Office of the Federal Register

  Bush, George W. (George Walker), 1946-

  2003-07-29
• Executive Order 13310: Blocking Property of the Government of Burma and Prohibiting Certain Transactions

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  This executive order blocks property of the government of Burma and prohibits certain transactions.

  United States. Office of the Federal Register

  Bush, George W. (George Walker), 1946-

  2003-07-28
• Executive Order 13305: Extension of the President's Information Technology Advisory Committee and the President's Council of Advisors on Science and Technology

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  This executive order extends the President's Information Technology Advisory Committee and the President's Council of Advisors on Science and Technology so that they may continue to carry out their responsibilities.

  United States. Office of the Federal Register

  Bush, George W. (George Walker), 1946-

  2003-05-28
• Executive Order 13303: Protecting the Development Fund for Iraq and Certain Other Property in Which Iraq Has an Interest

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  "I, George W. Bush, President of the United States of America, find that the threat of attachment or other judicial process against the Development Fund for Iraq, Iraqi petroleum and petroleum products, and interests therein, and proceeds, obligations, or any financial instruments of any nature whatsoever arising from or related to the sale or marketing thereof, and interests therein, obstructs the orderly reconstruction of Iraq, the restoration and maintenance of peace and security in the country, and the development of political, administrative, and economic institutions in Iraq. This situation constitutes an unusual and extraordinary threat to the national security and foreign policy of the United States and I hereby declare a national emergency to deal with that threat."

  United States. Office of the Federal Register

  Bush, George W. (George Walker), 1946-

  2003-05-22
• Executive Order 13302: Amending Executive Order 13212, Actions to Expedite Energy-Related Projects

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  An executive order from President George W. Bush amending executive order 13212. The new executive order consists of two sections. Section one notes changes to the original EO (EO 13212)in sections one, two, and three. Section two notes a change in the judicial review. Some of the amendments are further details on the purposes of the interagency task force within the Department of Energy such as reviewing the the permits and/or actions of other agencies in similar situations, naming of members allowed to participate, and which members may hold various positions on the task force.

  United States. Office of the Federal Register

  Bush, George W. (George Walker), 1946-

  2003-05-15
• Executive Order 13301: Increasing the Number of Members on the Intelligence Oversight Board

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  This executive order increases the number of members on the Intelligence Oversight Board from four to five members.

  United States. Office of the Federal Register

  Bush, George W. (George Walker), 1946-

  2003-05-14
• Executive Order 13296: Amendments to Executive Order 13045, Protection of Children From Environmental Health Risks and Safety Risks

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  "By the authority vested in me as President by the Constitution and the laws of the United States of America, and in order to extend the Task Force on Environmental Health Risks and Safety Risks to Children, and for other purposes, it is hereby ordered that Executive Order 13045 of April 21, 1997, as amended, is further amended [in several more sections]."

  United States. Office of the Federal Register

  Bush, George W. (George Walker), 1946-

  2003-04-18
• Executive Order 13295: Revised List of Quarantinable Communicable Diseases

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  This executive order provides a revision of the list of quarantinable communicable diseases. Diseases include cholera; diphtheria; infectious Tuberculosis; Plague; Smallpox; Yellow Fever; Viral Hemorrhagic Fevers; and Severe Acute Respiratory Syndrome.

  United States. Office of the Federal Register

  Bush, George W. (George Walker), 1946-

  2003-04-04
• Executive Order 13293: Amendment to Executive Order 10448, Establishing the National Defense Service Medal, March 28, 2003

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  In order to extend eligibility for the award of the National Defense Service Medal to members in good standing in the Selected Reserve of the Armed Forces of the United States, it is hereby ordered that Executive Order 10448 of April 22, 1953, as amended, is further amended: 1. by inserting or service in good standing in the Selected Reserve of the Armed Forces'' after active military service'' each place it appears; and 2. by striking additional period of active duty'' and inserting in lieu thereof additional period.'' Nothing in this order shall be construed to impair or otherwise affect the exercise of authority granted by Executive Order 12776 of October 8, 1991.

  United States. Office of the Federal Register

  Bush, George W. (George Walker), 1946-

  2003-03-28
• Executive Order 13294: Regulations Relating to Hazardous Duty Incentive Pay, Aviation Career Incentive Pay, and Submarine Duty Incentive Pay

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  "The Secretary of Defense, the Secretary of Commerce, the Secretary of Health and Human Services, and the Secretary of Homeland Security with respect to the Coast Guard when it is not operating as a service in the Navy, with respect to members of the uniformed services under their respective jurisdictions, are hereby designated and empowered to exercise, without approval, ratification, or other action by the President, the authority vested in the President by sections 301, 301a, and 301c of title 37, United States Code. The Secretaries shall consult each other in the exercise of such authority to ensure similar treatment for similarly situated members of the uniformed services unless the needs of their respective uniformed services require differing treatment."

  United States. Office of the Federal Register

  Bush, George W. (George Walker), 1946-

  2003-03-28
• Executive Order 13292: Further Amendment to Executive Order 12958, as Amended, Classified National Security Information

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  Executive Order 13292: Further Amendment to Executive Order 12958, as Amended, Classified National Security Information was signed on March 25, 2003. In the interest of national security, the order provides specifications regarding the handling of and access to classified information.

  United States. Office of the Federal Register

  Bush, George W. (George Walker), 1946-

  2003-03-25
• Executive Order 13290: Confiscating and Vesting Certain Iraqi Property

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  With Executive Order 13290, the President of the United States authorizes the confiscation of certain property of the Government of Iraq and its agencies, instrumentalities, or controlled entities for the intended use of assisting the Iraqi people in the reconstruction of their country.

  United States. Office of the Federal Register

  Bush, George W. (George Walker), 1946-

  2003-03-20
• Executive Order 13289: Establishing the Global War on Terrorism Medals

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  By the authority vested in me as President by the Constitution and the laws of the United States of America, including my authority as Commander in Chief of the Armed Forces of the United States, it is hereby ordered as follows: Members of the Armed Forces of the United States who serve or have served in military expeditions to combat terrorism, as defined by such regulations, on or after September 11, 2001, and before a terminal date to be prescribed by the Secretary of Defense shall be eligible to receive the following medals: Global War on Terrorism Expeditionary Medal or Global War on Terrorism Service Medal. Members of the Armed Forces who qualified for the Armed Forces Expeditionary Medal or the Armed Forces Service Medal, can apply for the newly establish Global War on Terrorism medals in lieu of the previously available Armed Forces medals. Global War on Terrorism medals can be awarded posthumously. Order originally issued March 12, 2003.

  United States. Office of the Federal Register

  Bush, George W. (George Walker), 1946-

  2003-03-12
• Executive Order 13287: Preserve America

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  Executive Order 13287, March 3, 2003, marks the protection, enhancement, and contemporary use of the historic properties owned by the Federal Government. The Order promotes intergovernmental partnership for the preservation and use of historic properties.

  United States. Office of the Federal Register

  Bush, George W. (George Walker), 1946-

  2003-03-03
• Homeland Security Presidential Directive 5: Directive on Management of Domestic Incidents

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  Issued on February 28, 2003 by President Bush, Homeland Security Presidential Directive (HSPD) 5 serves the purpose to enhance the ability of the United States to manage domestic incidents by establishing a single, comprehensive national incident management system. This management system would cover the prevention, preparation, response, and recovery of terrorist attacks, major disasters, and other emergencies. The implementation of such a system would allow all levels of government throughout the nation to work efficiently and effectively together. The directive gives further detail on which government officials oversee and have authority for various parts of the national incident management system.

  United States. Office of the Federal Register

  2003-02-28
• Executive Order 13286: Amendment of Executive Orders, and Other Actions, in Connection With the Transfer of Certain Functions to the Secretary of Homeland Security

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  "EO 13286 reflects the transfer of certain functions to, and other responsibilities vested in, the Secretary of Homeland Security, the transfer of certain agencies and agency components to the Department of Homeland Security, and the delegation of appropriate responsibilities to the Secretary of Homeland Security." Note that the following Executive Orders were amended in this Executive Order. Executive Order 13276, 13274, 13271, 13260, 13257, 13254, 13231, 13228, 13223, 13212,13165, 13154, 13133, 13120, 13112, 13100, 131076, 13011,12989, 12985, 12982, 12978, 12977, 12919, 12906, 12870, 12835, 12830, 12824, 12807, 12793, 12789,12788, 12777, 12743, 12742,12733,m 12728, 12727, 12699, 12657, 12656, 12580, 12555, 12501, 12472, 12382, 12341, 12208, 12188, 12160, 12148, 12146, 12002, 11965, 11926, 11858, 11800, 11645, 11623, 11448,11446,11438,11366, 11239, 11231, 11190, 11139, 11079, 11046, 11016, 10977, 10789, 10694, 10637,10631, 10554, 10499, 10448, 10271, 10179,10163, 10113, and 4601.

  United States. Office of the Federal Register

  Bush, George W. (George Walker), 1946-

  2003-02-28
• National Security Presidential Directive 22: Trafficking in Persons

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  "President George W. Bush signed a National Security Presidential Directive to advance the United States Government's fight against trafficking in persons, a modern day form of slavery. This policy directive follows from the President's actions taken on February 13, 2002, when he signed Executive Order 13257 to establish a Cabinet-level Interagency Task Force to Monitor and Combat Trafficking in Persons."

  United States. White House Office

  2003-02-25