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Presidential Notice 13224

Continuation of the National Emergency With Respect to Persons Who Commit, Threaten To Commit, or Support Terrorism

President Bush continued for one year the national emergency declared by Executive Order 13224 on September 23, 2001, targeting persons who commit, threaten to commit, or support terrorism. This annual continuation is required by the National Emergencies Act to maintain sanctions and blocking authorities against terrorist financiers and supporters.

Federal Register Open PDF 69 FR 56923

Impact dates

  1. Continuation expires unless extended again

Key directives

  • Continue national emergency for 1 year beyond September 23, 2004
  • Publish notice in Federal Register
  • Transmit notice to Congress

Timeline

Immediate

  • National emergency continues in effect beyond September 23, 2004

Near term (90d)

  • Continuation notice transmitted to Congress
  • Notice published in Federal Register

Long term

  • Emergency authorities remain in place through September 23, 2005 unless terminated or extended again

Risks & tensions

  • Procedural continuation without policy reassessment may perpetuate emergency powers indefinitely
  • Low visibility of annual renewals reduces democratic accountability for long-running emergency authorities
Presidential Notice 13224: Continuation of the National Emergency With Respect to Persons Who Commit, Threaten To Commit, or Support Terrorism · Executive Orders