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Notice 12938NoticeTrump 47 · R

Presidential Notice 12938

Continuation of the National Emergency With Respect to the Proliferation of Weapons of Mass Destruction

Defense & SecurityDefense & Security

In simple terms

This notice continues for one year a national emergency first declared in 1994 regarding weapons of mass destruction proliferation, citing ongoing threats to U.S. national security, foreign policy, and economy. The continuation extends the emergency authority beyond its November 14, 2026 expiration date under the National Emergencies Act.

Federal Register Open PDF 91 FR 69949

Record & deadlines

  1. Signed

    Signed by the President

  2. FR published

    Published in the Federal Register · 91 FR 69949

    Federal Register PDF
  3. In 9d

    Prior emergency expiration date

  4. Extended emergency expiration date (1 year continuation)

Key directives

  • Continue national emergency declared in EO 12938 for 1 year beyond November 14, 2026
  • Publish notice in Federal Register
  • Transmit notice to Congress

Related orders

What to expect

Immediate

  • Continuation takes effect upon publication, extending emergency authority through November 14, 2027

Near term (90d)

  • Federal Register publication and congressional transmission

Long term

  • Sustained legal basis for sanctions and export controls targeting WMD proliferation networks

Risks & tensions

  • Routine renewal with no policy changes; maintains status quo sanctions architecture
  • Vague on whether new designations or enforcement actions are contemplated
Presidential Notice 12938: Continuation of the National Emergency With Respect to the Proliferation of Weapons of Mass Destruction · Executive Orders