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Presidential Notice 13413

Continuation of the National Emergency With Respect to the Democratic Republic of the Congo

President Obama continued for one year the national emergency declared in 2006 regarding the Democratic Republic of the Congo, maintaining sanctions blocking property of persons contributing to conflict in that country. The continuation relies on the National Emergencies Act and keeps in effect measures originally imposed under Executive Orders 13413 and 13671.

Federal Register Open PDF 81 FR 74277

Impact dates

  1. Continued national emergency expires unless renewed

Key directives

  • Continue national emergency for 1 year beyond October 27, 2016
  • Publish notice in Federal Register
  • Transmit notice to Congress

Timeline

Immediate

  • National emergency continues in effect beyond October 27, 2016

Near term (90d)

  • Federal Register publication
  • Congressional transmittal

Long term

  • Sanctions regime remains active through October 27, 2017 unless renewed again

Risks & tensions

  • Routine procedural renewal with minimal policy change; no new sanctions or expanded authorities
  • Long-running emergency (10+ years) may raise questions about indefinite emergency declarations
Presidential Notice 13413: Continuation of the National Emergency With Respect to the Democratic Republic of the Congo · Executive Orders