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Featured Start-here instruments with editorial notes, plus a Federal Register PRESDOCU inventory for modern administrations (8,529 actions). Browse the inventory below; open any row for FR links.

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Federal Register inventory

PRESDOCU executive orders, proclamations, and memoranda for covered modern admins. Older administrations keep NARA library links on the presidencies shelf.

Desk action inventory with kind, presidency, and signed date
Instrument	Kind	Presidency	Signed
Implementing the National HIV/AIDS Strategy for the United States for 2015-20202015-19209	Memorandum	Barack Obama	Aug 4, 2015
Creating a National Strategic Computing Initiative2015-19183	Memorandum	Barack Obama	Aug 3, 2015
50th Anniversary of Medicare and Medicaid2015-19180	Memorandum	Barack Obama	Aug 3, 2015
Continuation of the National Emergency With Respect to Lebanon2015-19039	Memorandum	Barack Obama	Jul 31, 2015
World Hepatitis Day, 20152015-18946	Memorandum	Barack Obama	Jul 31, 2015
National Korean War Veterans Armistice Day, 20152015-18791	Memorandum	Barack Obama	Jul 29, 2015
Anniversary of the Americans with Disabilities Act, 20152015-18785	Memorandum	Barack Obama	Jul 29, 2015
Honoring the Victims of the Tragedy in Chattanooga, Tennessee2015-18422	Memorandum	Barack Obama	Jul 24, 2015
Delegation of Certain Functions and Authorities Under Section 135 of the Atomic Energy Act of 1954 (42 U.S.C. 2011 et seq.), as amended by the Iran Nuclear Agreement Review Act of 20152015-18344	Memorandum	Barack Obama	Jul 24, 2015
Continuation of the National Emergency With Respect to Transnational Criminal Organizations2015-18293	Memorandum	Barack Obama	Jul 23, 2015
Delegation of Certain Authorities and Assignment of Certain Functions Under the Bipartisan Congressional Trade Priorities and Accountability Act of 20152015-18292	Memorandum	Barack Obama	Jul 23, 2015
Designation of the Republic of Tunisia as a Major Non-NATO Ally2015-18193	Memorandum	Barack Obama	Jul 23, 2015
Captive Nations Week, 20152015-18095	Memorandum	Barack Obama	Jul 22, 2015
Continuation of the National Emergency With Respect to the Former Liberian Regime of Charles Taylor2015-18044	Memorandum	Barack Obama	Jul 21, 2015
Establishing an Emergency Board To Investigate Disputes Between New Jersey Transit Rail and Certain of Its Employees Represented by Certain Labor Organizations2015-17926	Memorandum	Barack Obama	Jul 20, 2015
Delegation of Authority To Transfer Certain Funds in Accordance With Section 610 of the Foreign Assistance Act of 19612015-17925	Memorandum	Barack Obama	Jul 20, 2015
Delegation of Authority Pursuant to Section 8 of the United States-Israel Strategic Partnership Act of 20142015-17922	Memorandum	Barack Obama	Jul 20, 2015
Establishment of the Waco Mammoth National Monument2015-17564	Memorandum	Barack Obama	Jul 15, 2015
Establishment of the Berryessa Snow Mountain National Monument2015-17560	Memorandum	Barack Obama	Jul 15, 2015
Establishment of the Basin and Range National Monument2015-17549	Memorandum	Barack Obama	Jul 15, 2015
Delegation of Authority Pursuant to Section 1035 of the National Defense Authorization Act for Fiscal Year 20132015-16499	Memorandum	Barack Obama	Jul 2, 2015
Establishing the Advisory Board on Toxic Substances and Worker Health2015-16334	Memorandum	Barack Obama	Jul 1, 2015
Hostage Recovery Activities2015-16122	Memorandum	Barack Obama	Jun 29, 2015
Proposed Agreement for Cooperation Between the Government of the United States of America and the Government of the Republic of Korea Concerning Peaceful Uses of Nuclear Energy2015-16002	Memorandum	Barack Obama	Jun 26, 2015
Amendment to Executive Order 11155, Awards for Special Capability in Career and Technical Education2015-15828	Executive order	Barack Obama	Jun 25, 2015
Continuation of the National Emergency With Respect to the Western Balkans2015-15707	Memorandum	Barack Obama	Jun 24, 2015
Continuation of the National Emergency With Respect to North Korea2015-15701	Memorandum	Barack Obama	Jun 24, 2015
Father's Day, 20152015-15698	Memorandum	Barack Obama	Jun 24, 2015
2015 Amendments to the Manual for Courts-Martial, United States2015-15495	Memorandum	Barack Obama	Jun 22, 2015
World Elder Abuse Awareness Day, 20152015-15112	Memorandum	Barack Obama	Jun 17, 2015
Flag Day and National Flag Week, 20152015-15110	Memorandum	Barack Obama	Jun 17, 2015
National Week of Making, 20152015-14980	Memorandum	Barack Obama	Jun 16, 2015
Continuation of the National Emergency With Respect to the Actions and Policies of Certain Members of the Government of Belarus and Other Persons to Undermine Belarus's Democratic Processes or Institutions2015-14688	Memorandum	Barack Obama	Jun 12, 2015
Suspension of Limitations Under the Jerusalem Embassy Act2015-14251	Memorandum	Barack Obama	Jun 9, 2015
Presidential Determination Pursuant to Section 1245(d)(4)(B) and (C) of the National Defense Authorization Act for Fiscal Year 20122015-14250	Memorandum	Barack Obama	Jun 9, 2015
Delegation of Authority Pursuant to Section 302(b) of the Sean and David Goldman International Child Abduction Prevention and Return Act of 20142015-14249	Memorandum	Barack Obama	Jun 9, 2015
National Oceans Month, 20152015-13752	Memorandum	Barack Obama	Jun 3, 2015
National Caribbean-American Heritage Month, 20152015-13748	Memorandum	Barack Obama	Jun 3, 2015
Lesbian, Gay, Bisexual, and Transgender Pride Month, 20152015-13747	Memorandum	Barack Obama	Jun 3, 2015
Great Outdoors Month, 20152015-13746	Memorandum	Barack Obama	Jun 3, 2015
African-American Music Appreciation Month, 20152015-13745	Memorandum	Barack Obama	Jun 3, 2015
Termination of Emergency With Respect to the Risk of Nuclear Proliferation Created by the Accumulation of a Large Volume of Weapons-Usable Fissile Material in the Territory of the Russian Federation2015-13055	Memorandum	Barack Obama	May 28, 2015
Prayer for Peace, Memorial Day, 20152015-13053	Memorandum	Barack Obama	May 28, 2015
National Hurricane Preparedness Week, 20152015-13051	Memorandum	Barack Obama	May 28, 2015
National Maritime Day, 20152015-12845	Memorandum	Barack Obama	May 26, 2015
Continuation of the National Emergency With Respect to the Stabilization of Iraq2015-12575	Memorandum	Barack Obama	May 21, 2015
50th Anniversary of Head Start2015-12574	Memorandum	Barack Obama	May 21, 2015
Delegation of Functions Under the Foreign Narcotics Kingpin Designation Act2015-12447	Memorandum	Barack Obama	May 20, 2015
Armed Forces Day, 20152015-12446	Memorandum	Barack Obama	May 20, 2015
World Trade Week, 20152015-12439	Memorandum	Barack Obama	May 20, 2015

Signed	Instrument	Presidency
Jan 22, 2009	Executive Order 13492 Executive order · 13492 Directed a review of Guantanamo detainees and ordered the facility closed as promptly as possible.	Obama · 44th
Jan 21, 2009	Executive Order 13489 Executive order · 13489 Established policies for asserting executive privilege over presidential records and revoked EO 13233.	Obama · 44th

Signed	Instrument	Presidency
Jan 22, 2009	Executive Order 13492 Executive order · 13492 Directed a review of Guantanamo detainees and ordered the facility closed as promptly as possible.	Obama · 44th
Jan 21, 2009	Executive Order 13489 Executive order · 13489 Established policies for asserting executive privilege over presidential records and revoked EO 13233.	Obama · 44th