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Presidential Notice 13611

Continuation of the National Emergency With Respect to Yemen

President Obama extended for one year the national emergency declared in Executive Order 13611 regarding threats to Yemen's peace, security, and stability posed by certain Yemeni government officials. The continuation is authorized under section 202(d) of the National Emergencies Act.

Federal Register Open PDF 78 FR 28465

Impact dates

  1. Continued national emergency expires unless further extended

Key directives

  • Continue national emergency declared in Executive Order 13611 for 1 year beyond May 16, 2013
  • Publish notice in Federal Register
  • Transmit notice to Congress

Timeline

Immediate

  • National emergency continues beyond May 16, 2013
  • Sanctions under EO 13611 remain in force

Near term (90d)

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Long term

  • Emergency authority extends through May 16, 2014 unless terminated or extended again

Risks & tensions

  • Perpetuation of emergency powers without congressional reauthorization raises governance concerns
  • Ongoing instability in Yemen may require repeated extensions indefinitely
Presidential Notice 13611: Continuation of the National Emergency With Respect to Yemen · Executive Orders