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Presidential Notice 13303

Continuation of the National Emergency With Respect to the Stabilization of Iraq

President George W. Bush continued for one year the national emergency declared in 2003 regarding Iraq, citing ongoing threats to U.S. national security and foreign policy from obstacles to Iraq's reconstruction, security, and institutional development. The notice extends emergency measures under IEEPA and the National Emergencies Act beyond the May 22, 2008 expiration date.

Federal Register Open PDF 73 FR 29683

Impact dates

  1. Continued national emergency expires unless further extended

Key directives

  • Continue national emergency with respect to stabilization of Iraq for 1 year beyond May 22, 2008
  • Publish notice in Federal Register
  • Transmit notice to Congress

Timeline

Immediate

  • National emergency continues in effect upon publication
  • Notice published in Federal Register
  • Transmitted to Congress

Near term (90d)

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Long term

  • Emergency authority remains in effect until May 22, 2009 unless further extended or terminated

Risks & tensions

  • Routine annual extension under National Emergencies Act section 202(d); no new policy substance
  • Congressional notification required but no explicit congressional approval mechanism triggered
  • Vague 'obstacles' language provides broad justification for sustained emergency powers
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