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Presidential Notice 13441

Continuation of the National Emergency With Respect to Lebanon

President Biden continued for one year the national emergency with respect to Lebanon originally declared in 2007 under Executive Order 13441, citing ongoing threats from Iran's arms transfers to Hizballah and other activities undermining Lebanese sovereignty and stability. The continuation is required under the National Emergencies Act and extends the emergency beyond its August 1, 2023 expiration date.

Federal Register Open PDF 88 FR 48025

Impact dates

  1. Continued national emergency expires unless extended again

Key directives

  • Continue national emergency with respect to Lebanon for 1 year beyond August 1, 2023
  • Publish notice in Federal Register
  • Transmit notice to Congress

Timeline

Immediate

  • National emergency continues in effect beyond August 1, 2023
  • Notice transmitted to Congress and published in Federal Register

Near term (90d)

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Long term

  • Emergency authorities remain available for 1 year through August 1, 2024 unless terminated or extended again

Risks & tensions

  • Routine annual continuation under NEA section 202(d) with no policy change
  • Maintains sanctions authorities without expanding scope
  • Bipartisan pattern of renewals since 2007
Presidential Notice 13441: Continuation of the National Emergency With Respect to Lebanon · Executive Orders