Office of the Chief of Protocol; Gifts to Federal Employees From Foreign Government Sources Reported To Employing Agencies in Calendar Year 2022; Correction
The Department of State published a document of overvalue gifts reported to employing agencies in calendar year 2022 in the Federal Register of February 15, 2024. The document c...
The Department of State published a document of overvalue gifts reported to employing agencies in calendar year 2022 in the
Federal Register
of February 15, 2024. The document contained incorrect values and disposition of respective gifts for 50 previously reported items. This notice corrects the previously reported information for those items.
FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT:
Ms. Jennine Jones, Protocol Gift Officer, Office of the Chief of Protocol, U.S. Department of State, 202-647-1333,
SCPR-Gifts-DL@state.gov.
SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION:
All information reported to the Office of the Chief of Protocol, including gift appraisal and donor information, is the responsibility of the employing agency, in accordance with applicable law and GSA regulations.
The Office of the Chief of Protocol, Department of State, submits the following comprehensive listing of the statements which, as required by law, federal employees filed with their employing agencies during calendar year 2022 concerning gifts received from foreign government sources. The compilation includes reports of both tangible gifts and gifts of travel or travel expenses of more than minimal value, as defined in 5 U.S.C. 7432 and GSA regulations. For calendar year 2022 (January 1, 2022 through December 31, 2022), minimal value is $415.00.
Pursuant to Title 22 of the Code of Federal Regulations Section 3.4, the report includes all gifts given on a single occasion when the aggregate value of those gifts exceeds minimal value. Agencies not listed in the previously published report either did not receive relevant gifts during the calendar year, did not transmit a listing to the Secretary of State of all statements filed during the preceding year by the employees of that agency pursuant to 5 U.S.C. 7432(f)(1), or did not respond to the State Department's Office of the Chief of Protocol's request for data. The U.S. Senate maintains an internal minimal value of $100; therefore, all gifts over the $100 limit are furnished in the U.S. Senate report.
Publication of this listing in the
Federal Register
is required by section 7342(f) of Title 5, United States Code, as added by section 515(a)(1) of the Foreign Relations Authorization Act, Fiscal Year 1978 (Pub. L. 95-105, August 17, 1977, 91 Stat. 865).
Correction
In the
Federal Register
of February 15, 2024, in FR Doc. 2024-03129, on page 11898-11902, in the Report of Tangible Gifts Furnished by the White House—Executive Office of the President, correct the following:
( printed page 35293)
Agency: The White House—Executive Office of the President
[Report of tangible gifts furnished by the White House—Executive Office of the President]
Name and title of person accepting the gift on behalf of the
U.S. Government
Gift, date of acceptance on
behalf of the U.S. Government,
estimated value, and current
disposition or location
Identity of foreign donor
and government
Circumstances justifying
acceptance
The Honorable Joseph R. Biden Jr., President of the United States
Painting titled “At Parika Stelling (Guyana).”
Rec'd—3/2/2022
Est. Value—$650.00
Disposition—Transferred to NARA.
His Excellency Mohamed Irfaan Ali, President of the Co-operative Republic of Guyana
Non-acceptance would cause embarrassment to donor and U.S. Government.
The Honorable Joseph R. Biden Jr., President of the United States
Basket made of Werregue Fiber, Handwoven Hammock
Rec'd—3/24/2022
Est. Value—$600.00
Disposition—Transferred to NARA.
His Excellency Iván Duque, President of the Republic of Colombia
Non-acceptance would cause embarrassment to donor and U.S. Government.
The Honorable Joseph R. Biden Jr., President of the United States
“Nekhbet Collar” Reproduction
Rec'd—4/29/2022
Est. Value—$1,530.00
Disposition—Transferred to NARA.
His Excellency Abdel Fattah Al-Sisi, President of the Arab Republic of Egypt
Non-acceptance would cause embarrassment to donor and U.S. Government.
The Honorable Joseph R. Biden Jr., President of the United States
Gold-plated Basket Rec'd—5/13/2022
Est. Value—$490.00
Disposition—Transferred to NARA.
His Majesty Sultan Haji Hassanal Bolkiah Mu'izzaddin Waddaulah Ibni Al-Marhum Sultan Haji Omar 'Ali Saifuddien Sa'adul Khairi Waddien, Sultan and Yang Di-Pertuan of Brunei Darussalam
Non-acceptance would cause embarrassment to donor and U.S. Government.
The Honorable Joseph R. Biden Jr., President of the United States
Sterling Silver Plate with Wood Stand Rec'd—5/13/2022
Est. Value—$420.00
Disposition—Transferred to NARA.
His Excellency Hun Sen, Prime Minister of the Kingdom of Cambodia
Non-acceptance would cause embarrassment to donor and U.S. Government.
The Honorable Joseph R. Biden Jr., President of the United States
Navy Blue Silk
Rec'd—5/13/2022
Est. Value—$420.00
Disposition—Transferred to NARA.
His Excellency Pham Minh Chinh, Prime Minister of the Socialist Republic of Vietnam
Non-acceptance would cause embarrassment to donor and U.S. Government.
The Honorable Joseph R. Biden Jr., President of the United States
Footed Bowl Stamped “PAMPALONI 825” with Stand
Rec'd—5/16/2022
Est. Value—$9,585.00
Disposition—Transferred to NARA.
Ms. Mareva Grabowski-Mitsotakis, Spouse of the Prime Minister of the Hellenic Republic
Non-acceptance would cause embarrassment to donor and U.S. Government.
The Honorable Joseph R. Biden Jr., President of the United States
Iittala Vase
Rec'd—5/19/2022
Est. Value—$425.00
Disposition—Transferred to NARA.
His Excellency Sauli Niinisto, President of the Republic of Finland
Non-acceptance would cause embarrassment to donor and U.S. Government.
The Honorable Joseph R. Biden Jr., President of the United States
“QATAR 2022/22 Joe Biden” Sports Jersey with “FIFA World Cup Qatar 2022” Identification Card
Rec'd—5/26/2022
Est. Value—$430.00
Disposition—Transferred to NARA.
His Royal Highness Sheikh Tamim bin Hamad Al Thani, Emir of the State of Qatar
Non-acceptance would cause embarrassment to donor and U.S. Government.
The Honorable Joseph R. Biden Jr., President of the United States
Paper Scissor-cut Artwork
Rec'd—5/26/2022
Est. Value—$450.00
Disposition—Transferred to NARA.
His Excellency Narendra Modi, Prime Minister of the Republic of India
Non-acceptance would cause embarrassment to donor and U.S. Government.
The Honorable Joseph R. Biden Jr., President of the United States
Painting Titled “Evening in Aranguez”
Rec'd—6/8/2022
Est. Value—$1,300.00
Disposition—Transferred to NARA.
The Honorable Keith Rowley, Prime Minister of the Republic of Trinidad and Tobago
Non-acceptance would cause embarrassment to donor and U.S. Government.
( printed page 35294)
The Honorable Joseph R. Biden Jr., President of the United States
Green Stone Sculpture
Rec'd—6/9/2022
Est. Value—$450.00
Disposition—Transferred to NARA.
The Right Honorable Justin Trudeau, PC, MP, Prime Minister of Canada
Non-acceptance would cause embarrassment to donor and U.S. Government.
The Honorable Joseph R. Biden Jr., President of the United States
Pottery Marked “Oscar Soteno E. Metepec. Mex.22”
Rec'd—6/10/2022
Est. Value—$700.00
Disposition—Transferred to NARA.
His Excellency Marcelo Ebrard Casaubon, Foreign Secretary of Mexico
Non-acceptance would cause embarrassment to donor and U.S. Government.
The Honorable Joseph R. Biden Jr., President of the United States
Framed Artwork
Rec'd—6/21/2022
Est. Value—$2,180.00
Disposition—Transferred to NARA.
His Excellency Pham Minh Chính, Prime Minister of the Socialist Republic of Vietnam
Non-acceptance would cause embarrassment to donor and U.S. Government.
The Honorable Joseph R. Biden Jr., President of the United States
“Seoan” Reading Table
Rec'd—6/23/2022
Est. Value—$3,200.00
Disposition—Transferred to NARA.
His Excellency Yoon Suk Yeol, President of the Republic of Korea
Non-acceptance would cause embarrassment to donor and U.S. Government.
The Honorable Joseph R. Biden Jr., President of the United States
Building Model by Royal Selangor
Rec'd—6/23/2022
Est. Value—$8,700.00
Disposition—Transferred to NARA.
His Excellency Dato' Sri Ismail Sabribin Yaakob, Prime Minister of Malaysia
Non-acceptance would cause embarrassment to donor and U.S. Government.
The Honorable Joseph R. Biden Jr., President of the United States
Painting of Virgin Mary with Child
Rec'd—6/23/2022
Est. Value—$560.00
Disposition—Transferred to NARA.
His Excellency Pedro Castillo, President of the Republic of Peru and Mrs. Lilia Paredes
Non-acceptance would cause embarrassment to donor and U.S. Government.
The Honorable Joseph R. Biden Jr., President of the United States
Watercolor Painting and Cufflinks
Rec'd—6/23/2022
Est. Value—$450.00
Disposition—Transferred to NARA.
His Excellency Lee Hsien Loong, Prime Minister of the Republic of Singapore
Non-acceptance would cause embarrassment to donor and U.S. Government.
The Honorable Joseph R. Biden Jr., President of the United States
“Mere” Māori Battle Axe, Thomas Hansen of Tauranga Moana Area Footed Bowl
Rec'd—6/24/2022
Est. Value—$2,870.00
Disposition—Transferred to NARA.
The Right Honorable Jacinda Ardern, Prime Minister and Minister of National Security and Intelligence of New Zealand
Non-acceptance would cause embarrassment to donor and U.S. Government.
The Honorable Joseph R. Biden Jr., President of the United States
Set of 6 Crystal Tumblers, Commemorative Coins
Rec'd—7/8/2022
Est. Value—$440.00
Disposition—Transferred to NARA.
His Majesty Felipe VI, King of Spain
Non-acceptance would cause embarrassment to donor and U.S. Government.
The Honorable Joseph R. Biden Jr., President of the United States
2 Scene Shadowbox, “State of Palestine” Photobook
Rec'd—7/15/2022
Est. Value—$2,740.00
Disposition—Transferred to NARA.
His Excellency Mahmoud Abbas, President of the Palestinian Authority
Non-acceptance would cause embarrassment to donor and U.S. Government.
The Honorable Joseph R. Biden Jr., President of the United States
Olive Wood Nativity Scene
Rec'd—7/15/2022
Est. Value—$9,760.00
Disposition—Transferred to NARA.
Mr. Hanna Hanania, Mayor of Bethlehem, Palestinian Authority
Non-acceptance would cause embarrassment to donor and U.S. Government.
( printed page 35295)
The Honorable Joseph R. Biden Jr., President of the United States
2 Volume Book Set, 3 “AlUla” Books by Assouline, Wooden Box with Olive Oil and Coffee
Rec'd—7/15/2022
Est. Value—$31,655.00
Disposition—Book Set, Books and Wooden Box Transferred to NARA. Perishable items disposed of pursuant to USSS policies.
His Royal Highness, Salman bin Abdulaziz Al Saud, Custodian of the Two Holy Mosques King of the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia
Non-acceptance would cause embarrassment to donor and U.S. Government.
The Honorable Joseph R. Biden Jr., President of the United States
Cotton Washcloths, Two Glass Serving Trays, 12 Rogaska of Slovenia Crystal Containers, Clear Glass Jar, Rogaska of Slovenia Tray and Serving Tray, Incense Burner, 7 Rogaska Bowls
Rec'd—7/16/2022
Est. Value—$1,950.00
Disposition—Transferred to NARA.
His Royal Highness Muhammad bin Salman bin Abdulaziz Al Saud, Crown Prince, Deputy Prime Minister, and Minister of Defense of the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia
Non-acceptance would cause embarrassment to donor and U.S. Government.
The Honorable Joseph R. Biden Jr., President of the United States
Wool Ground Mat, Kuwaiti Drinking and Clothing Set, and Medallion
Rec'd—7/16/2022
Est. Value—19,850.00
Disposition—Transferred to NARA.
His Highness Sheikh Mishaal Al-Ahmed Al-Jaber Al-Sabah, Crown Prince of the State of Kuwait
Non-acceptance would cause embarrassment to donor and U.S. Government.
The Honorable Joseph R. Biden Jr., President of the United States
Wood Bowl
Rec'd—7/28/2022
Est. Value—$790.00
Disposition—Transferred to NARA.
His Majesty King Abdullah II ibn Al Hussein, King of the Hashemite Kingdom of Jordan
Non-acceptance would cause embarrassment to donor and U.S. Government.
The Honorable Joseph R. Biden Jr., President of the United States
Yellow Gold Brooch, Guyana Flag Lapel Pin
Rec'd—8/8/2022
Est. Value—$736.00
Disposition—Transferred to NARA.
His Excellency Mohamed Irfaan Ali, President of the Co-operative Republic of Guyana
Non-acceptance would cause embarrassment to donor and U.S. Government.
The Honorable Joseph R. Biden Jr., President of the United States
2 Coffee Table Books, Drink Set, 2 Books by Nelson Mandela, Wood Box
Rec'd—9/16/2022
Est. Value—$997.00
Disposition—Transferred to NARA.
His Excellency Matamela Cyril Ramaphosa, President of the Republic of South Africa
Non-acceptance would cause embarrassment to donor and U.S. Government.
The Honorable Joseph R. Biden Jr., President of the United States
Pair of South Sea Cufflinks
Rec'd—9/21/2022
Est. Value—$3,700.00
Disposition—Transferred to NARA.
His Excellency Ferdinand R. Marcos, Jr., President of the Republic of Philippines
Non-acceptance would cause embarrassment to donor and U.S. Government.
The Honorable Joseph R. Biden Jr., President of the United States
18k Gold Pin
Rec'd—10/31/2022
Est. Value—$670.00
Disposition—Transferred to NARA.
The Honorable James Marape, MP, Prime Minister of the Republic of Papua New Guinea
Non-acceptance would cause embarrassment to donor and U.S. Government.
The Honorable Joseph R. Biden Jr., President of the United States
Metal Ankh
Rec'd—11/10/2022
Est. Value—$2,430.00
Disposition—Transferred to NARA.
His Excellency Abdel Fattah Al-Sisi, President of the Arab Republic of Egypt
Non-acceptance would cause embarrassment to donor and U.S. Government.
The Honorable Joseph R. Biden Jr., President of the United States
ASEAN 2022 Watch, Briefcase Set with Notebook and Pen
Rec'd—11/11/2022
Est. Value—$1,790.00
Disposition—Transferred to NARA.
His Excellency Hun Sen, Prime Minister of the Kingdom of Cambodia
Non-acceptance would cause embarrassment to donor and U.S. Government.
( printed page 35296)
The Honorable Joseph R. Biden Jr., President of the United States
Blue Batik, G20 Notebook Cover, Leather Briefcase with iPad, Silver Horn, Pin
Rec'd—11/12/2022
Est. Value—$14,244.00
Disposition—Transferred to NARA.
G20 Host Committee, Government of the Republic of Indonesia
Non-acceptance would cause embarrassment to donor and U.S. Government.
The Honorable Joseph R. Biden Jr., President of the United States
Blue Shirt, Orange Multi-Colored Shirt by Kwong Tung, Blue Multi-Colored Shirt by Kwong Tung
Rec'd—11/12/2022
Est. Value—$710.00
Disposition—Transferred to NARA.
ASEAN East Asia Summit 2022 Host Committee, Government of the Kingdom of Cambodia
Non-acceptance would cause embarrassment to donor and U.S. Government.
The Honorable Joseph R. Biden Jr., President of the United States
Traditional Dagger with Carvings
Rec'd—11/14/2022
Est. Value—$3,200.00
Disposition—Transferred to NARA.
His Excellency Joko Widodo, President of the Republic of Indonesia
Non-acceptance would cause embarrassment to donor and U.S. Government.
The Honorable Joseph R. Biden Jr., President of the United States
Painting Titled “Orange Patterns”
Rec'd—11/21/2022
Est. Value—$2,400.00
Disposition—Transferred to NARA.
His Excellency Volodymyr Zelenskyy, President of Ukraine
Non-acceptance would cause embarrassment to donor and U.S. Government.
The Honorable Joseph R. Biden Jr., President of the United States
Christofle Silver Bowl, Grande Nautic Ski GMT Watch, Book “Revolution”, Bottle of Armagnac 1942 Reserve Joseph
Rec'd—11/30/2022
Est. Value—$3,169.00
Disposition—Watch Purchased, Bowl and Book transferred to NARA,
Perishable items retained for Official Use and/or disposed of pursuant to USSS policies
His Excellency Emmanuel Macron, President of the French Republic and Mrs. Brigitte Macron
Non-acceptance would cause embarrassment to donor and U.S. Government.
The Honorable Joseph R. Biden Jr., President of the United States
Panama Style Hat by Signes of Ecuador, Alpaca Fur Scarf
Rec'd—Unknown (2022)
Est. Value—$792.00
Disposition—Transferred to NARA.
His Excellency Guillermo Lasso, President of the Republic of Ecuador
Non-acceptance would cause embarrassment to donor and U.S. Government.
The Honorable Joseph R. Biden Jr., President of the United States and Dr. Jill Biden, First Lady of the United States
Painting Depicting Cityscape.
Rec'd—1/12/2022
Est. Value—$900.00
Disposition—Transferred to NARA.
His Excellency Khazar Ibrahim, Ambassador of Azerbaijan to the United States
Non-acceptance would cause embarrassment to donor and U.S. Government.
The Honorable Joseph R. Biden Jr., President of the United States, Dr. Jill Biden, First Lady of the United States of America
2 Rose Quartz Hummingbirds Artwork
Rec'd—6/23/2022
Est. Value—$890.00
Disposition—Transferred to NARA.
His Excellency Jair Bolsonaro, President of the Federative Republic of Brazil
Non-acceptance would cause embarrassment to donor and U.S. Government.
Dr. Jill Biden
Table Linens with 4 Napkins, Gold Brooch
Rec'd—5/9/2022
Est. Value—$530.00
Disposition—Transferred to NARA.
Mrs. Olena Zelenska, First Lady of Ukraine
Non-acceptance would cause embarrassment to donor and U.S. Government.
Dr. Jill Biden
Taytta of Ecuador Hat, Painting of Dr. Biden, Tote Bag, Print of Dr. Biden
Rec'd—6/23/2022
Est. Value—$1,847.00
Disposition—Transferred to NARA.
Her Excellency Ivonne A-Baki, Ambassador of the Republic of Ecuador to the United States
Non-acceptance would cause embarrassment to donor and U.S. Government.
( printed page 35297)
Dr. Jill Biden
Black Shawl by Torath Shop, Long Sleeve Jacket by Torath Shop Rec'd—8/22/2022
Est. Value—$594.00
Disposition—Transferred to NARA.
His Excellency Mahmoud Abbas, President of the Palestinian Authority
Non-acceptance would cause embarrassment to donor and U.S. Government.
Dr. Jill Biden
Pair of South Sea Pearl Earrings
Rec'd—9/21/2022
Est. Value—$3,180.00
Disposition—Transferred to NARA.
Mrs. Louise Araneta-Marcos, First Lady of the Republic of the Philippines
Non-acceptance would cause embarrassment to donor and U.S. Government.
Dr. Jill Biden
Heden Clutch with Metal Chain
Rec'd—9/21/2022
Est. Value—$780.00
Disposition—Transferred to NARA.
Her Majesty Letizia, Queen of Spain
Non-acceptance would cause embarrassment to donor and U.S. Government.
Dr. Jill Biden
White Marble Dish, Diamond and Gold Bracelet
Rec'd—10/20/2022
Est. Value—$555.00
Disposition-Transferred to NARA.
Mrs. Mareva Mitsotakis, Spouse of the Prime Minister of the Hellenic Republic
Non-acceptance would cause embarrassment to donor and U.S. Government.
Dr. Jill Biden
Gold Pin with Pearl, Scarf Set
Rec'd—11/12/2022
Est. Value—$605.00
Disposition—Transferred to NARA (scarf set), Retained for personal use (pin).
G20 Host Committee, Government of the Republic of Indonesia
Non-acceptance would cause embarrassment to donor and U.S. Government.
The Honorable Ronald Klain, Assistant to the President & Chief of Staff
Herend Porcelain Tea Set
Rec'd—8/17/2022
Est. Value—$700.00
Disposition—Pending transfer to GSA.
His Excellency Peter Szijjarto, Minister of Foreign Affairs and Trade to the Republic of Hungary
Non-acceptance would cause embarrassment to donor and U.S. Government.
The Honorable Jacob Sullivan, Assistant to the President for National Security Affairs
Traditional Rug, Wood Plaque, Silver Filigree Box, Pashmina Wool Shawl, Leather Briefcase
Rec'd—8/12/2022
Est. Value—$1,625.00
Disposition—Pending transfer to GSA.
General Qamar Javed Bajwa, Chief of Army Staff of the Islamic Republic of Pakistan
Non-acceptance would cause embarrassment to donor and U.S. Government.
The Honorable Jacob Sullivan, Assistant to the President for National Security Affairs
Painting Titled “The Light Will Win”, and Traditional Ukrainian Shirt
Rec'd—11/4/2022
Est. Value—$926.00
Disposition-Pending transfer to GSA.
His Excellency Volodymyr Zelenskyy, President of Ukraine
Non-acceptance would cause embarrassment to donor and U.S. Government.
Ethan Michael Rosenzweig,
Acting Chief of Protocol of the United States, Office of the Chief of Protocol, Department of State.
Use this for formal legal and research references to the published document.
89 FR 35292
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