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Presidential Notice 13581

Continuation of the National Emergency With Respect to Transnational Criminal Organizations

President Trump extended for one year the national emergency declared by Executive Order 13581 in 2011 regarding transnational criminal organizations, which invokes sanctions and asset-blocking authorities under the International Emergency Economic Powers Act. This is a routine statutory continuation required every year unless terminated.

Federal Register Open PDF 83 FR 34931

Impact dates

  1. Continued national emergency expires unless renewed again

Key directives

  • Continue national emergency declared in EO 13581 for 1 year beyond July 24, 2018
  • Publish notice in Federal Register
  • Transmit notice to Congress

Timeline

Immediate

  • National emergency continues in effect beyond July 24, 2018

Near term (90d)

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Long term

  • Emergency authorities remain available through July 24, 2019 unless renewed again

Risks & tensions

  • Statutorily required continuation; no new policy substance
  • Vague on specific measures 'adopted on that date' — relies on EO 13581 for operative details
Presidential Notice 13581: Continuation of the National Emergency With Respect to Transnational Criminal Organizations · Executive Orders