Continuation of the National Emergency With Respect to the Actions of the Government of Syria

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In simple terms

This notice continues for one year the national emergency regarding Syria first declared in 2004 under Executive Order 13338, citing ongoing threats from the Syrian government's support for terrorism, chemical weapons activities, and regional destabilization. The notice also condemns the Assad regime's violence and calls for ceasefire, humanitarian access, and political settlement per UN Security Council Resolution 2254.

Federal Register Open PDF 89 FR 40355

Record & deadlines

May 8, 2024Signed
Signed by the President
May 9, 2024FR published
Published in the Federal Register · 89 FR 40355
Federal Register PDF
May 11, 2025
Continued national emergency expires unless extended again

Key directives

Continue national emergency declared in EO 13338 for 1 year beyond May 11, 2024
Publish notice in Federal Register
Transmit notice to Congress

Related orders

What to expect

Immediate

National emergency continues in effect beyond May 11, 2024
Existing sanctions and restrictions under EO 13338 and related orders remain active

Near term (90d)

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Long term

Emergency subject to annual review; continuation depends on Syrian government policy changes
Potential for termination if Assad regime changes policies on violence, humanitarian access, and political settlement

Risks & tensions

Tension between maintaining pressure on Assad regime and enabling humanitarian assistance to Syrian civilians
Vague 'consider changes in policies' language leaves termination criteria undefined; uncertainty about what specific Syrian actions would satisfy U.S. conditions
Russia and Iran named as 'enablers' but not directly targeted by this notice's authorities