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Presidential Notice 13413

Continuation of the National Emergency with Respect to the Situation in or in Relation to the Democratic Republic of the Congo

This notice continues for one year the national emergency declared in Executive Order 13413 regarding the conflict in the Democratic Republic of the Congo, extending sanctions that block property of persons contributing to the conflict. The continuation is based on the ongoing threat to U.S. foreign policy from continued violence and atrocities in the region.

Federal Register Open PDF 74 FR 54741

Impact dates

  1. Continued national emergency expires unless further extended

Key directives

  • Continue national emergency declared in Executive Order 13413 for 1 year beyond October 27, 2009
  • Publish notice in Federal Register
  • Transmit notice to Congress

Timeline

Immediate

  • National emergency and sanctions measures continue in effect beyond October 27, 2009

Near term (90d)

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Long term

  • Emergency status subject to annual renewal review; if not continued, emergency terminates automatically

Risks & tensions

  • Routine procedural renewal under National Emergencies Act section 202(d); no new policy substance
  • Perpetual emergency status may raise governance questions about indefinite executive authorities
Presidential Notice 13413: Continuation of the National Emergency with Respect to the Situation in or in Relation to the Democratic Republic of the Congo · Executive Orders