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Presidential Notice 12722

Continuation of the National Emergency With Respect to Iraq

President George W. Bush continued for one year the national emergency with respect to Iraq originally declared by President George H.W. Bush on August 2, 1990, under Executive Orders 12722 and 12724, maintaining trade sanctions and blocked Iraqi government assets due to ongoing hostile activities by the Government of Iraq.

Federal Register Open PDF 67 FR 50341

Impact dates

  1. Continued national emergency expires unless extended again

Key directives

  • Continue national emergency with respect to Iraq for 1 year beyond August 2, 2002
  • Maintain trade sanctions imposed by EO 12722
  • Maintain blocking of Iraqi government assets imposed by EO 12724
  • Publish notice in Federal Register
  • Transmit notice to Congress

Timeline

Immediate

  • Continuation of national emergency takes effect upon notice

Near term (90d)

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Long term

  • Trade sanctions and asset blocking remain in effect through August 2, 2003 unless terminated or extended again

Risks & tensions

  • Routine procedural continuation under National Emergencies Act section 202(d) requiring annual congressional notification; tension between sustained sanctions regime and evolving Iraq policy one year before 2003 invasion
Presidential Notice 12722: Continuation of the National Emergency With Respect to Iraq · Executive Orders