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Presidential Notice 13413

Continuation of the National Emergency With Respect to the Situation in or in Relation to the Democratic Republic of the Congo

President Obama extended for one year the national emergency declared in 2006 regarding the Democratic Republic of the Congo, continuing sanctions that block property of persons contributing to the conflict. The continuation is based on the ongoing threat to U.S. foreign policy from widespread violence and atrocities in the region.

Federal Register Open PDF 78 FR 64151

Impact dates

  1. Continued national emergency expires unless further extended

Key directives

  • Continue national emergency declared in Executive Order 13413 for 1 year beyond October 27, 2013
  • Publish notice in Federal Register
  • Transmit notice to Congress

Timeline

Immediate

  • National emergency and sanctions measures continue in effect beyond October 27, 2013

Near term (90d)

  • Notice published in Federal Register
  • Notice transmitted to Congress

Long term

  • Emergency remains in effect through October 27, 2014 unless further extended or terminated

Risks & tensions

  • Routine annual extension with minimal policy change; statutory requirement under National Emergencies Act section 202(d)
Presidential Notice 13413: Continuation of the National Emergency With Respect to the Situation in or in Relation to the Democratic Republic of the Congo · Executive Orders