🔒Re-Delegation of Authority for Visa Security Vetting Announced
The State Department is publishing a Delegation of Authority signed by the Assistant Secretary of Administration, pursuant to Department of State Delegations of Authority.
Learn More🕊️Revocation of Foreign Terrorist Organization Designation - Notice
The Department of State publicly announces the revocation of the al-Nusrah Front's designation as a Foreign Terrorist Organization, effective upon publication in the Federal Register. This decision involved consultations with the Attorney General and Secretary of the Treasury, reflecting a shift in U.S. foreign policy regarding this group.
Learn More🖼️Notice of Determinations for Culturally Significant Art Imports
On August 27, 2024, notice was published in the Federal Register of determinations pertaining to certain objects to be imported for temporary conservation, storage, and display in an exhibition entitled "Man Ray: When Objects Dream." On May 27, 2025, notice was published in the Federal Register of determinations pertaining to certain additional objects to be imported for temporary display in the aforesaid exhibition. Notice is hereby given of the following determinations: I hereby determine that a certain additional object being imported from abroad pursuant to an agreement with its foreign owner or custodian for temporary display in the aforesaid exhibition at The Metropolitan Museum of Art, New York, New York, and at possible additional exhibitions or venues yet to be determined, is of cultural significance, and, further, that its temporary exhibition or display within the United States as aforementioned is in the national interest. I have ordered that Public Notice of these determinations be published in the Federal Register.
Learn More🖼️Notice of Determinations for Rachel Ruysch Art Exhibition
On March 17, 2025, notice was published in the Federal Register of determinations pertaining to certain objects to be included in an exhibition entitled "Rachel Ruysch: Nature into Art." Notice is hereby given of the following determinations: I hereby determine that certain additional objects being imported from abroad pursuant to agreements with their foreign owners or custodians for temporary display in the aforesaid exhibition, now entitled "Rachel Ruysch: Artist, Naturalist, and Pioneer," at the Museum of Fine Arts, Boston, in Boston, Massachusetts, and at possible additional exhibitions or venues yet to be determined, are of cultural significance, and, further, that their temporary exhibition or display within the United States as aforementioned is in the national interest. I have ordered that Public Notice of these determinations be published in the Federal Register.
Learn More🎨Notice of Cultural Significance for Late Roman Medallions Exhibition
Notice is hereby given of the following determinations: I hereby determine that certain objects being imported from abroad pursuant to an agreement with their foreign owner or custodian for temporary display in the exhibition "The Art of Generosity: Late Roman Medallions" at Dumbarton Oaks, Washington, District of Columbia, and at possible additional exhibitions or venues yet to be determined, are of cultural significance, and, further, that their temporary exhibition or display within the United States as aforementioned is in the national interest. I have ordered that Public Notice of these determinations be published in the Federal Register.
Learn More🎨Notice of Determinations for "Dreamworld" Exhibition Imported Objects
Notice is hereby given of the following determinations: I hereby determine that certain objects being imported from abroad pursuant to agreements with their foreign owners or custodians for temporary display in the exhibition "Dreamworld: Surrealism at 100" at the Philadelphia Museum of Art, Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, and at possible additional exhibitions or venues yet to be determined, are of cultural significance, and, further, that their temporary exhibition or display within the United States as aforementioned is in the national interest. I have ordered that Public Notice of these determinations be published in the Federal Register.
Learn More🔫Congressional Notification on Proposed Defense Export Licenses
The Directorate of Defense Trade Controls and the Department of State give notice that the attached Notifications of Proposed Commercial Export Licenses were submitted to the Congress on the dates indicated.
Learn More🎨Notice of Determinations for Cultural Objects Exhibition
Notice is hereby given of the following determinations: I hereby determine that certain objects being imported from abroad pursuant to an agreement with their foreign owner or custodian for temporary exhibition or display at The Cleveland Museum of Art, Cleveland, Ohio, and at possible additional exhibitions or venues yet to be determined, are of cultural significance, and, further, that their temporary exhibition or display within the United States as aforementioned is in the national interest. I have ordered that Public Notice of these determinations be published in the Federal Register.
Learn More🌐Public Meeting Notice
The State Department will hold a public meeting at 1 p.m.-2:30 p.m. (ET) on WebEx with the Bureau of Cyberspace and Digital Policy's International Information and Communications Policy (CDP/ICP) division. The purpose of the meeting is to brief stakeholders on CDP/ICP's past and upcoming international engagements. These include engagement at the International Telecommunication Union (ITU), the Organization for Economic Cooperation and Development (OECD), the Asia Pacific Economic Cooperation (APEC) Forum Telecommunications and Information Working Group, the Group of Seven (G7) Industry, Digital & Technology Working Group, the Group of Twenty (G20) Digital Economy Working Group, other multilateral and bilateral processes and dialogues on international standards development for emerging technologies, as well as digital policy and information and communications technology policy issues.
Learn More📜Delegation of Authority on Cultural Object Immunity from Seizure
The Department of State's notice establishes the delegation of authority for immunity from judicial seizure for cultural objects imported into the U.S. for temporary storage, conservation, or display. The document specifies the individuals authorized to exercise these functions and clarifies that the delegation will remain effective until a new Deputy Assistant Secretary is appointed. This measure aims to facilitate the work of cultural and educational exchanges.
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