Continuation of the National Emergency With Respect to Foreign Interference in or Undermining Public Confidence in United States Elections

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In simple terms

President Trump continued for one year the national emergency declared in Executive Order 13848 regarding foreign interference in U.S. elections, citing ongoing threats from digital vulnerabilities, unauthorized access to election infrastructure, and disinformation campaigns. The continuation extends the emergency authority beyond its September 12, 2019 expiration date under the National Emergencies Act.

Federal Register Open PDF 84 FR 48039

Record & deadlines

Sep 10, 2019Signed
Signed by the President
Sep 11, 2019FR published
Published in the Federal Register · 84 FR 48039
Federal Register PDF
Sep 12, 2020
Continued national emergency expires unless further extended

Key directives

Continue national emergency declared in Executive Order 13848 for 1 year beyond September 12, 2019
Publish notice in Federal Register
Transmit notice to Congress

Related orders

What to expect

Immediate

National emergency continues in effect upon publication
IEEPA authorities remain active

Near term (90d)

Continued sanctions and asset freeze authorities available
Potential designations of foreign actors under EO 13848

Long term

Emergency subject to annual renewal or termination
Ongoing election security framework through 2020 election cycle

Risks & tensions

Annual renewal mechanism normalizes extended emergency status without congressional action
Disconnect between stated threat and 'no evidence' claim of altered outcomes may fuel political debate
Reliance on IEEPA for domestic election issue stretches traditional emergency powers scope