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Notice 13936NoticeBiden · D

Presidential Notice 13936

Continuation of the National Emergency With Respect to Hong Kong

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In simple terms

President Biden continued for one year the national emergency declared in Executive Order 13936 regarding the situation in Hong Kong, citing ongoing threats to U.S. national security, foreign policy, and economy from actions by the People's Republic of China that undermine Hong Kong's autonomy. The continuation extends the emergency authority beyond its July 14, 2022 expiration date.

Federal Register Open PDF 87 FR 42057

Record & deadlines

  1. Signed

    Signed by the President

  2. FR published

    Published in the Federal Register · 87 FR 42057

    Federal Register PDF

  3. Continued national emergency expires unless extended again

Key directives

  • Continue national emergency declared in EO 13936 for 1 year beyond July 14, 2022
  • Publish notice in Federal Register
  • Transmit notice to Congress

Related orders

What to expect

Immediate

  • National emergency authority continues uninterrupted beyond July 14, 2022

Near term (90d)

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Long term

  • Emergency authority remains in effect until July 14, 2023 unless terminated or extended again

Risks & tensions

  • Routine annual continuation under National Emergencies Act section 202(d); no new policy substance
  • Maintains sanctions and regulatory framework without expansion
  • U.S.-China bilateral tension remains underlying driver
Presidential Notice 13936: Continuation of the National Emergency With Respect to Hong Kong · Executive Orders