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Enhancing Vetting Capabilities and Processes for Detecting Attempted Entry Into U.S by Terrorists-U.S. Presidential Document-09/27/2017

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In Executive Order 13780 of March 6, 2017 (Protecting the Nation from Foreign Terrorist Entry into the United States), on the recommendations of the Secretary of Homeland Security and the Attorney General, I ordered a worldwide review of whether, and if so what, additional information would be needed from each foreign country to assess adequately whether their nationals seeking to enter the United States pose a security or safety threat. This was the first such review of its kind in United States history.

Uniform Electronic Transactions Act (1999)-USA

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USA

This [Act] applies to any electronic record or electronic signature created, generated, sent, communicated, received, or stored on or after the effective date of this Act- “Transaction” means an action or set of actions occurring between two or more persons relating to the conduct of business, commercial, or governmental affairs.

Geneva Act 1999

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Intellectual Property

The Hague Agreement Concerning the International Registration of Industrial Designs Geneva Act of July 2, 1999 INTRODUCTORY PROVISIONS Article 1: Abbreviated Expressions Article 2: Applicability of Other Protection Accorded by Laws of […]

Convention on International Trade in Endangered Species of Wild Fauna and Flora-1973

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wild life

Recognizing that wild fauna and flora in their many beautiful and varied forms are an irreplaceable part of the natural systems of the earth which must be protected for this and the generations to come;Recognizing, in addition, that international co-operation is essential for the protection of certain species of wild fauna and flora against over-exploitation through international trade;

US National Space Policy-Presidential Policy Directive-9/12/2020

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As established in international law, outer space, including the Moon and other celestial bodies, is not subject to national appropriation by claim of sovereignty, by means of use or occupation, or by any other means. The United States will pursue the extraction and utilization of space resources in compliance with applicable law, recognizing those resources as critical for sustainable exploration, scientific discovery, and commercial operations.