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Presidential Notice 13611

Continuation of the National Emergency With Respect to Yemen

This notice extends for one year the national emergency declared in Executive Order 13611 regarding threats to Yemen's peace, security, and stability posed by certain former Yemeni government officials. The continuation is authorized under section 202(d) of the National Emergencies Act, which requires annual renewal to keep the emergency in effect beyond its anniversary date.

Federal Register Open PDF 84 FR 22047

Impact dates

  1. Continued national emergency expires unless renewed

Key directives

  • Continue national emergency declared in EO 13611 for 1 year beyond May 16, 2019
  • Publish notice in Federal Register
  • Transmit notice to Congress

Timeline

Immediate

  • National emergency continues in effect beyond May 16, 2019

Near term (90d)

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Long term

  • Emergency authority remains in place until May 16, 2020 unless renewed again

Risks & tensions

  • Routine procedural renewal that maintains sanctions authorities without policy change
  • Perpetuation of emergency powers for prolonged period (7+ years) without congressional termination
Presidential Notice 13611: Continuation of the National Emergency With Respect to Yemen · Executive Orders