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Presidential Notice 13848

Continuation of the National Emergency With Respect to Foreign Interference in or Undermining Public Confidence in United States Elections

President Trump continued for one year the national emergency declared in Executive Order 13848 regarding foreign interference in U.S. elections, citing ongoing threats from digital vulnerabilities, unauthorized access to election infrastructure, and disinformation campaigns. The continuation extends the emergency authority beyond its September 12, 2019 expiration date under the National Emergencies Act.

Federal Register Open PDF 84 FR 48039

Impact dates

  1. Continued national emergency expires unless further extended

Key directives

  • Continue national emergency declared in Executive Order 13848 for 1 year beyond September 12, 2019
  • Publish notice in Federal Register
  • Transmit notice to Congress

Timeline

Immediate

  • National emergency continues in effect upon publication
  • IEEPA authorities remain active

Near term (90d)

  • Continued sanctions and asset freeze authorities available
  • Potential designations of foreign actors under EO 13848

Long term

  • Emergency subject to annual renewal or termination
  • Ongoing election security framework through 2020 election cycle

Risks & tensions

  • Annual renewal mechanism normalizes extended emergency status without congressional action
  • Disconnect between stated threat and 'no evidence' claim of altered outcomes may fuel political debate
  • Reliance on IEEPA for domestic election issue stretches traditional emergency powers scope
Presidential Notice 13848: Continuation of the National Emergency With Respect to Foreign Interference in or Undermining Public Confidence in United States Elections · Executive Orders