Presidential Memoranda

Release Time: For Immediate Release TEXT OF A LETTER FROM THE PRESIDENT TO THE SPEAKER OF THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES AND THE PRESIDENT PRO TEMPORE OF THE SENATE December 15, 2011 Dear Mr.

Release Time: For Immediate Release MEMORANDUM FOR THE UNITED STATES TRADE REPRESENTATIVE SUBJECT: Determinations under Section 1106(a) of the Omnibus Trade and Competitiveness Act of 1988 – Russian Federation Pursuant to section 1106(a) of the Omnibus Trade and Competitiveness Act of 1988 (19 U.S.C.

Release Time: For Immediate Release MEMORANDUM FOR THE HEADS OF EXECUTIVE DEPARTMENTS AND AGENCIES SUBJECT:International Initiatives to Advance the Human Rights of Lesbian, Gay, Bisexual, and Transgender Persons The struggle to end discrimination against lesbian, gay, bisexual, and transgender (LGBT) persons is a global challenge, and one that is central to the United States commitment to promoting human rights. I am deeply concerned by the violence and discrimination targeting LGBT persons around the world whether it is passing laws that criminalize LGBT status, beating citizens simply for joining peaceful LGBT pride celebrations, or killing men, women, and children for their perceived sexual orientation. That is why I declared before heads of state gathered at the United Nations, "no country should deny people their rights because of who they love, which is why we must stand up for the rights of gays and lesbians everywhere." Under my Administration, agencies engaged abroad have already begun taking action to promote the fundamental human rights of LGBT persons everywhere. Our deep commitment to advancing the human rights of all people is strengthened when we as the United States bring our tools to bear to vigorously advance this goal.

Release Time: For Immediate Release Presidential Determination No. 2012-03 MEMORANDUM FOR THE SECRETARY OF STATE SUBJECT:Suspension of Limitations under the Jerusalem Embassy Act Pursuant to the authority vested in me as President by the Constitution and the laws of the United States, including section 7(a) of the Jerusalem Embassy Act of 1995 (Public Law 104-45) (the "Act"), I hereby determine that it is necessary, in order to protect the national security interests of the United States, to suspend for a period of 6 months the limitations set forth in sections 3(b) and 7(b) of the Act.

Release Time: For Immediate Release MEMORANDUM FOR THE HEADS OF EXECUTIVE DEPARTMENTS AND AGENCIES SUBJECT: Implementation of Energy Savings Projects and Performance-Based Contracting for Energy Savings The Federal Government owns and operates nearly 3 billion square feet of Federal building space.