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Presidential Notice 13338

Continuation of the National Emergency With Respect to the Actions of the Government of Syria

This notice continues for one year the national emergency declared in 2004 regarding Syria's actions, maintaining sanctions and export restrictions under Executive Order 13338 and subsequent related orders. The continuation cites ongoing threats from Syria's support for terrorism, chemical weapons use, regional destabilization, and human rights abuses.

Federal Register Open PDF 83 FR 21839

Impact dates

  1. Continued national emergency expires unless renewed

Key directives

  • Continue national emergency declared May 11, 2004 for 1 year beyond May 11, 2018
  • Publish notice in Federal Register
  • Transmit notice to Congress

Timeline

Immediate

  • National emergency continues beyond May 11, 2018
  • Sanctions and blocking measures under EO 13338 and related orders remain in effect

Near term (90d)

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Long term

  • Emergency subject to annual review; continuation depends on changes in Syrian government composition, policies, and actions

Risks & tensions

  • Perpetual emergency authority normalizes long-term sanctions without congressional reauthorization
  • Political transition language may conflict with de facto acceptance of Assad regime continuity
  • Humanitarian exemption tensions: sanctions maintenance vs. aid delivery calls
Presidential Notice 13338: Continuation of the National Emergency With Respect to the Actions of the Government of Syria · Executive Orders