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Presidential Notice 13303

Continuation of the National Emergency With Respect to the Stabilization of Iraq

This notice continues for one year the national emergency declared in 2003 regarding Iraq's stabilization, citing ongoing threats to U.S. national security and foreign policy from obstacles to Iraq's reconstruction, peace, and institutional development. The continuation relies on authorities under the National Emergencies Act and maintains sanctions-related powers originally established by Executive Order 13303 and subsequently modified by six later executive orders.

Federal Register Open PDF 91 FR 25071

Impact dates

  1. Continued national emergency expires unless extended again

Key directives

  • Continue national emergency declared in EO 13303 for 1 year beyond May 22, 2026
  • Publish notice in Federal Register
  • Transmit notice to Congress

Timeline

Immediate

  • Continuation of national emergency takes effect upon notice date (May 4, 2026)
  • Existing sanctions and blocking authorities remain in force

Near term (90d)

  • Annual congressional notification completed
  • Federal Register publication

Long term

  • Emergency authority extends through May 22, 2027 unless renewed again

Risks & tensions

  • Perpetual emergency status since 2003 normalizes extraordinary economic powers
  • No assessment of whether original 2003 conditions still justify emergency
  • Scope creep through six modifying EOs may exceed original congressional intent
Presidential Notice 13303: Continuation of the National Emergency With Respect to the Stabilization of Iraq · Executive Orders