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Presidential Notice 13303

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

President Trump extended for one year the national emergency regarding Iraq stabilization that was originally declared by President Bush in 2003 under Executive Order 13303. The continuation relies on the same legal basis and incorporates modifications made by five subsequent executive orders through 2014.

Federal Register Open PDF 82 FR 22877

Impact dates

  1. Extended national emergency expires unless renewed

Key directives

  • Continue national emergency declared in EO 13303 for 1 year beyond May 22, 2017
  • Publish notice in Federal Register
  • Transmit notice to Congress

Timeline

Immediate

  • National emergency continues beyond May 22, 2017
  • Sanctions and asset freeze authorities under EO 13303 remain active

Near term (90d)

  • Federal Register publication of notice
  • Transmittal to Congress

Long term

  • Emergency expires May 22, 2018 unless renewed again
  • Ongoing IEEPA-based restrictions on Iraq-related transactions continue

Risks & tensions

  • Perpetual emergency status normalizes long-term executive economic powers; 14+ year renewal with no congressional termination
  • Reliance on IEEPA framework with limited legislative oversight
Presidential Notice 13303: Continuation of the National Emergency With Respect to the Stabilization of Iraq · Executive Orders