Month of
08-sep-2026
What the US is committing to abroad — weekly
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Court opinions
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164 findings in the vault
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other
An international action that doesn't fit a standard instrument category.
doctrine
Sets direction — not an action. A strategy paper or policy publication stating intent; nothing here is binding.
treaty transmitted
Transmitted to the Senate — the start of the ratification process.
treaty committee
Pending before the Senate Foreign Relations Committee.
aid award
A foreign-assistance grant or cooperative agreement obligated to an implementing partner.
arms sale
A Section 36(b) foreign military sale notification — in its congressional review window.
trade action
A USTR action — Section 301 determinations, tariff actions, trade-agreement steps.
sanction
An OFAC sanctions action — designations, delistings, or program changes (operative on publication).
executive order
A presidential order, proclamation, determination, or memorandum with international effect.
executive agreement
An executive or congressional-executive agreement concluded without Senate advice and consent.
treaty advice consent
The Senate has given advice and consent to ratification — one step from entry into force.
treaty in force
A treaty that has entered into force — a binding international obligation of the United States.
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Declaring a National Emergency To Secure the United States Bulk-Power System
The President declared a national emergency authorizing prohibition of the acquisition and use of bulk-power system electric equipment supplied by foreign adversaries; the declaration is operative.
Why it matters: A presidential order, proclamation, determination, or memorandum with international effect.