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EO 13222Executive OrderG.W. Bush · R Quiet signal

Executive Order 13222

Continuation of Export Control Regulations

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In simple terms

This executive order declares a national emergency to continue U.S. export control regulations after the Export Administration Act of 1979 expired. It maintains existing export controls, anti-boycott provisions, and arms export regulations under the International Emergency Economic Powers Act, keeping the Commerce Department's regulatory framework in force.

Federal Register Open PDF 66 FR 44025

Record & deadlines

  1. Signed

    Signed by the President

  2. FR published

    Published in the Federal Register · 66 FR 44025

    Federal Register PDF

  3. Order takes effect at midnight EDT

Key directives

  • Continue Export Administration Act provisions under IEEPA emergency authority
  • Incorporate delegations of authority from prior executive orders (12002, 12755, 13026, 12214, 12735, 12851)
  • Maintain Commerce Department regulations (15 CFR Parts 730-774) in full force
  • Continue Arms Export Control Act section 38(e) administration
  • Ensure sections 203(b)(2) and 206 of IEEPA control over inconsistent regulatory provisions

Who is ordered

Related orders

What to expect

Immediate

  • Export control regulations continue in force without lapse
  • Existing licenses and administrative actions remain valid
  • Anti-boycott regulations stay active

Near term (90d)

  • Commerce Department may amend regulations under continued authority

Long term

  • Export control system operates under IEEPA emergency authority pending congressional reauthorization
  • Potential indefinite continuation if emergency declarations are renewed annually

Risks & tensions

  • Emergency authority workaround reflects legislative gridlock on Export Administration Act reauthorization
  • IEEPA basis may create legal vulnerability for regulatory actions compared to statutory authority
  • Anti-boycott provisions (foreign policy tool) tied to national security emergency framing
  • Annual renewal requirement for IEEPA emergency creates ongoing uncertainty for exporters
Executive Order 13222: Continuation of Export Control Regulations · Executive Orders