Continuation of the National Emergency With Respect to Certain Terrorist Attacks

President Bush extended for one year the national emergency declared after the September 11, 2001 terrorist attacks, continuing authorities delegated to the Secretaries of Defense and Homeland Security regarding reserve component activation, military personnel requirements, and emergency construction.

Federal Register Open PDF 69 FR 55313

Impact dates

Sep 14, 2005
Continued national emergency expires unless extended again

Key directives

Continue national emergency declared September 14, 2001 for 1 additional year
Continue delegated authorities to Secretary of Defense for reserve activation and emergency construction
Continue delegated authority to Secretary of Homeland Security for reserve activation

Who is ordered

Timeline

Immediate

National emergency continues beyond September 14, 2004

Near term (90d)

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Long term

Emergency authorities remain in effect through September 14, 2005 unless extended again

Risks & tensions

Perpetual emergency footing normalizes exceptional authorities
Congressional oversight limited to annual notification without vote requirement
Delegation chain (Transportation to Homeland Security) reflects evolving post-9/11 institutional structure