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Presidential Notice 12947

Continuation of the National Emergency With Respect to Terrorists Who Threaten To Disrupt the Middle East Peace Process

President George W. Bush continued for one year the national emergency first declared in 1995 regarding foreign terrorists threatening to disrupt the Middle East peace process, as required by the National Emergencies Act. This routine continuation maintains existing sanctions and authorities under Executive Orders 12947 and 13099.

Federal Register Open PDF 70 FR 3277

Impact dates

  1. Continued national emergency expires unless extended again

Key directives

  • Continue national emergency for 1 year beyond January 23, 2005
  • Publish notice in Federal Register
  • Transmit notice to Congress

Timeline

Immediate

  • National emergency continues in effect beyond January 23, 2005

Near term (90d)

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Long term

  • Emergency authorities remain in effect through January 23, 2006 unless terminated or extended again

Risks & tensions

  • Routine procedural continuation under NEA section 202(d); no new policy substance
  • Perpetual emergency status since 1995 raises governance questions about indefinite emergency powers
Presidential Notice 12947: Continuation of the National Emergency With Respect to Terrorists Who Threaten To Disrupt the Middle East Peace Process · Executive Orders