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Presidential Notice 13405

Continuation of the National Emergency With Respect to Belarus

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In simple terms

This notice continues for one year the national emergency regarding Belarus originally declared in 2006 under Executive Order 13405 and expanded in 2021 under Executive Order 14038. The continuation maintains sanctions and related authorities targeting Belarusian government officials for undermining democratic processes, human rights abuses, and public corruption.

Federal Register Open PDF 88 FR 39109

Record & deadlines

  1. Signed

    Signed by the President

  2. FR published

    Published in the Federal Register · 88 FR 39109

    Federal Register PDF

  3. Continued national emergency expires unless extended again

Key directives

  • Continue national emergency declared in EO 13405 for 1 year beyond June 16, 2023
  • Publish notice in Federal Register
  • Transmit notice to Congress

Related orders

What to expect

Immediate

  • Continuation of national emergency takes effect upon publication
  • Existing sanctions and IEEPA authorities remain in force

Near term (90d)

  • Annual review and potential congressional consideration of emergency

Long term

  • Emergency remains in effect through June 16, 2024 unless terminated or extended again

Risks & tensions

  • Routine procedural continuation with minimal policy change; no new sanctions or expanded authorities
  • Vague on whether any policy review accompanied the continuation
  • Maintains status quo from both Bush and Biden administrations without modification
Presidential Notice 13405: Continuation of the National Emergency With Respect to Belarus · Executive Orders