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Presidential Notice 13818

Continuation of the National Emergency With Respect to Serious Human Rights Abuse and Corruption

This notice continues for one year the national emergency declared by Executive Order 13818 on December 20, 2017, regarding serious human rights abuse and corruption worldwide. The continuation is made under section 202(d) of the National Emergencies Act and extends the emergency authorities beyond their December 20, 2019 expiration date.

Federal Register Open PDF 84 FR 69981

Impact dates

  1. Extended emergency expiration date (1 year continuation)

  2. Original emergency expiration date; continuation extends beyond this date

Key directives

  • Continue national emergency declared in EO 13818 for 1 year beyond December 20, 2019
  • Publish notice in Federal Register
  • Transmit notice to Congress

Timeline

Immediate

  • Continuation of national emergency takes effect upon publication

Near term (90d)

  • Annual Federal Register publication and congressional transmission

Long term

  • Ongoing sanctions and asset blocking authorities remain available through December 20, 2020 unless terminated or extended again

Risks & tensions

  • Statutory requirement (NEA 202(d)) makes this procedural, but underlying emergency powers are substantively significant
  • Text vague on whether any new designations or actions are anticipated—merely continues existing framework
Presidential Notice 13818: Continuation of the National Emergency With Respect to Serious Human Rights Abuse and Corruption · Executive Orders