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Presidential Notice 13413

Continuation of the National Emergency With Respect to the Democratic Republic of the Congo

This notice continues for one year the national emergency declared in 2006 regarding the Democratic Republic of the Congo, citing ongoing violence and regional instability. The continuation is required under the National Emergencies Act because the situation still poses an unusual and extraordinary threat to U.S. foreign policy.

Federal Register Open PDF 86 FR 59277

Impact dates

  1. Continued national emergency expires unless further extended

Key directives

  • Continue national emergency with respect to DRC for 1 year
  • Publish notice in Federal Register
  • Transmit notice to Congress

Timeline

Immediate

  • National emergency continues in effect beyond October 27, 2021

Near term (90d)

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Long term

  • Emergency authority remains in place through October 27, 2022 unless terminated or extended again

Risks & tensions

  • Perpetual emergency status normalizes long-term use of IEEPA sanctions authorities
  • Minimal congressional oversight despite statutory reporting requirement
  • No assessment of whether emergency measures remain appropriately tailored
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