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Presidential Notice 13405

Continuation of the National Emergency With Respect to the Actions and Policies of Certain Members of the Government of Belarus and Other Persons to Undermine Democratic Processes or Institutions of Belarus

President Trump continued for one year the national emergency declared by President Bush in 2006 regarding Belarusian government officials undermining democratic processes, committing human rights abuses, and engaging in public corruption. The continuation extends sanctions and related measures beyond their June 16, 2017 expiration date under the National Emergencies Act.

Federal Register Open PDF 82 FR 27605

Impact dates

  1. Continued national emergency expires unless renewed again

Key directives

  • Continue national emergency declared in Executive Order 13405 for 1 year beyond June 16, 2017
  • Publish notice in Federal Register
  • Transmit notice to Congress

Timeline

Immediate

  • National emergency continues in effect beyond June 16, 2017
  • Sanctions under EO 13405 remain active

Near term (90d)

  • Annual Federal Register publication
  • Congressional notification

Long term

  • Emergency subject to annual renewal or termination
  • Ongoing sanctions regime against Belarus

Risks & tensions

  • Perpetual emergency status normalizes long-term sanctions without congressional reauthorization
  • No substantive policy change—purely procedural continuation
Presidential Notice 13405: Continuation of the National Emergency With Respect to the Actions and Policies of Certain Members of the Government of Belarus and Other Persons to Undermine Democratic Processes or Institutions of Belarus · Executive Orders