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Presidential Notice 13848

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

President Trump extended 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 covert disinformation campaigns. The continuation was required under the National Emergencies Act before the September 12, 2020 expiration date.

Federal Register Open PDF 85 FR 56469

Impact dates

  1. Continued national emergency expires unless further extended

  2. Prior emergency would have expired; continuation takes effect

Key directives

  • Continue national emergency declared in Executive Order 13848 for 1 year beyond September 12, 2020

Timeline

Immediate

  • National emergency continues in effect beyond September 12, 2020

Near term (90d)

  • Ongoing authorities under IEEPA remain available for election security actions through November 2020 election period

Long term

  • Emergency authorities available through September 12, 2021 unless terminated or extended again

Risks & tensions

  • Document acknowledges no evidence of altered vote outcomes, which may create tension with threat framing; continuation timing (September 2020) places this near contentious general election
Presidential Notice 13848: Continuation of the National Emergency With Respect to Foreign Interference in or Undermining Public Confidence in the United States Elections · Executive Orders