Signing Statement
Statement on Signing the America's Conservation Enhancement Act
Document ID
doc_072843eefcf58bf4
Number
DCPD-202000813
Context
- TypeSigning Statement
- President Donald J. Trump
- IssuedOctober 30, 2020
- PublishedOctober 30, 2020
Summary
Bill reference: S. 3051. DCPD202000813 Administration of Donald J. Trump, 2020 Statement on Signing the America's Conservation Enhancement Act October 30, 2020 Today, I have signed into law S. 3051, the "America's Conservation Enhancement Act" (the "Act"). Section 104(b)(2)(A) of the Act would require a Task Force established within the executive branch to engage with foreign governments to achieve certain specified ends. This provision inte
Document Text
Statement on Signing the America's Conservation Enhancement Act October 30, 2020 Today, I have signed into law S. 3051, the "America's Conservation Enhancement Act" (the "Act"). Section 104(b)(2)(A) of the Act would require a Task Force established within the executive branch to engage with foreign governments to achieve certain specified ends. This provision interferes with my exclusive authority under Article II of the Constitution to conduct the Nation's foreign affairs. Accordingly, my Administration will treat it as advisory and non- binding. DONALD J. TRUMP NOTE: S. 3501, approved October 30, was assigned Public Law No. 116–188. An original was not available for verification of the content of this statement. Categories: Bill Signings and Vetoes : America's Conservation Enhancement Act, signing statement. Subjects: Legislation, enacted : America's Conservation Enhancement Act; Presidency, U.S. : Constitutional role and powers. DCPD Number: DCPD202000813. 1