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Presidential Notice 12947

Continuation of the National Emergency With Respect to Terrorists Who Threaten To Disrupt the Middle East Peace Process

President Trump continued for one year the national emergency first declared in 1995 (EO 12947) targeting foreign terrorists who threaten to disrupt the Middle East peace process, exercising authority under the National Emergencies Act. The notice extends existing sanctions and emergency measures beyond their January 23, 2019 expiration date.

Federal Register Open PDF 84 FR 127

Impact dates

  1. Continued national emergency expires unless extended again

Key directives

  • Continue national emergency declared in Executive Order 12947 for 1 year beyond January 23, 2019
  • Publish notice in Federal Register
  • Transmit notice to Congress

Timeline

Immediate

  • Continuation of national emergency takes effect upon notice

Near term (90d)

  • Federal Register publication
  • Congressional transmission

Long term

  • Emergency measures remain in effect through January 23, 2020 unless renewed again

Risks & tensions

  • Routine renewal of long-standing emergency; no new policy substance or expanded authorities
  • Perpetual emergency status since 1995 raises questions about temporary nature of such declarations
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