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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 declared by President Bush in 2003 regarding Iraq's stabilization, citing ongoing threats to U.S. national security and foreign policy. The continuation relies on Executive Order 13303 and subsequent modifications through EO 13315, 13350, 13364, 13438, and 13668.

Federal Register Open PDF 84 FR 23437

Impact dates

  1. Continued national emergency expires unless renewed

Key directives

  • Continue national emergency with respect to stabilization of Iraq for 1 year beyond May 22, 2019
  • Publish notice in Federal Register
  • Transmit notice to Congress

Timeline

Immediate

  • National emergency continues beyond May 22, 2019
  • Sanctions and authorities under EO 13303 remain in effect

Near term (90d)

  • Annual congressional notification completed
  • Federal Register publication

Long term

  • Emergency authority expires May 22, 2020 unless renewed again
  • Ongoing legal basis for Iraq stabilization measures

Risks & tensions

  • Perpetual emergency status since 2003 raises statutory normalization questions
  • No substantive policy change—purely procedural continuation required by National Emergencies Act
Presidential Notice 13303: Continuation of the National Emergency With Respect to the Stabilization of Iraq · Executive Orders