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Presidential Notice 13303

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

President Obama extended for one year the national emergency declared in 2003 regarding Iraq's stabilization, originally issued under Executive Order 13303. The notice continues sanctions and emergency authorities related to Iraqi reconstruction, peace and security, and institutional development.

Federal Register Open PDF 78 FR 30195

Impact dates

  1. Continued national emergency expires unless extended again

Key directives

  • Continue national emergency with respect to stabilization of Iraq for 1 year beyond May 22, 2013
  • Publish notice in Federal Register
  • Transmit notice to Congress

Timeline

Immediate

  • National emergency continues in effect beyond May 22, 2013

Near term (90d)

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Long term

  • Emergency authorities remain in place through May 22, 2014 unless renewed again

Risks & tensions

  • Perpetuation of emergency powers without congressional reauthorization beyond annual notice
  • Iraq's evolving security situation may not clearly match 2003 emergency rationale
Presidential Notice 13303: Continuation of the National Emergency With Respect to the Stabilization of Iraq · Executive Orders