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Presidential Notice 13818

Continuation of the National Emergency With Respect to Serious Human Rights Abuse and Corruption

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In simple terms

This notice continues for one year the national emergency declared by Executive Order 13818 on December 20, 2017, regarding serious human rights abuse and corruption around the world. The continuation is made under section 202(d) of the National Emergencies Act, extending the emergency authority and related sanctions beyond December 20, 2018.

Federal Register Open PDF 83 FR 65277

Record & deadlines

  1. Signed

    Signed by the President

  2. FR published

    Published in the Federal Register · 83 FR 65277

    Federal Register PDF

  3. Continued national emergency expires unless extended again

Key directives

  • Continue national emergency declared in EO 13818 for 1 year beyond December 20, 2018
  • Publish notice in Federal Register
  • Transmit notice to Congress

Related orders

What to expect

Immediate

  • National emergency continues in effect upon publication
  • Existing sanctions and asset blocking under EO 13818 remain active

Near term (90d)

  • Federal Register publication required
  • Congressional transmission required

Long term

  • Emergency authority extends through December 20, 2019 unless terminated or extended again

Risks & tensions

  • Routine procedural continuation; no expansion of authorities
  • Low visibility but maintains significant sanctions power against global corruption networks
Presidential Notice 13818: Continuation of the National Emergency With Respect to Serious Human Rights Abuse and Corruption · Executive Orders