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Presidential Notice 13894

Continuation of the National Emergency With Respect to the Situation in and in Relation to Syria

President Biden continued for one year the national emergency declared in Executive Order 13894 regarding Syria, citing ongoing threats from ISIS, civilian endangerment, and regional instability. The continuation extends the emergency authority beyond its October 14, 2024 expiration date under the National Emergencies Act.

Federal Register Open PDF 89 FR 82929

Impact dates

  1. Continued national emergency expires unless renewed again

Key directives

  • Continue national emergency declared in Executive Order 13894 for 1 year beyond October 14, 2024
  • Publish notice in Federal Register
  • Transmit notice to Congress

Timeline

Immediate

  • National emergency authority continues without lapse
  • Sanctions and restrictions under EO 13894 remain in force

Near term (90d)

  • Annual congressional notification completed
  • Federal Register publication of notice

Long term

  • Emergency authority extends through October 14, 2025 unless terminated or renewed again

Risks & tensions

  • Perpetual emergency status normalizes long-term use of IEEPA authorities
  • No substantive policy change or new conditions assessed—purely procedural continuation
  • Congressional oversight limited to notification without vote requirement
Presidential Notice 13894: Continuation of the National Emergency With Respect to the Situation in and in Relation to Syria · Executive Orders