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Presidential Notice 13441

Continuation of the National Emergency With Respect to Lebanon

President Biden continues 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 Hezbollah and activities undermining Lebanese sovereignty and stability. This routine extension maintains existing sanctions authorities under the International Emergency Economic Powers Act.

Federal Register Open PDF 89 FR 62651

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, 2024
  • Publish notice in Federal Register
  • Transmit notice to Congress

Timeline

Immediate

  • National emergency continues in effect beyond August 1, 2024
  • Existing sanctions authorities under EO 13441 remain active

Near term (90d)

  • Federal Register publication
  • Congressional transmission

Long term

  • Emergency authority remains in place through July 29, 2025 unless terminated or extended again

Risks & tensions

  • Routine procedural extension with minimal policy change; tension between long-term emergency reliance and congressional war powers concerns
  • Ongoing U.S. policy challenge of targeting Hezbollah without destabilizing Lebanon further
Presidential Notice 13441: Continuation of the National Emergency With Respect to Lebanon · Executive Orders