Continuation of the National Emergency With Respect to Yemen

President Biden continued for one year the national emergency declared in Executive Order 13611 regarding Yemen, originally proclaimed in 2012. The notice extends emergency powers related to threats to Yemen's peace, security, and stability beyond their scheduled expiration on May 16, 2021.

Federal Register Open PDF 86 FR 26341

Impact dates

May 16, 2022
Continued national emergency expires unless renewed again

Key directives

Continue national emergency declared in Executive Order 13611 for 1 year beyond May 16, 2021
Publish notice in Federal Register
Transmit notice to Congress

Timeline

Immediate

National emergency continues in effect upon publication
Sanctions authorities under IEEPA remain active

Near term (90d)

Annual review and reporting to Congress on emergency status

Long term

Potential renewal required by May 16, 2022, or emergency terminates automatically per National Emergencies Act

Risks & tensions

Perpetuation of sanctions regime without policy change may frustrate humanitarian access to Yemen amid ongoing crisis
Automatic termination structure of National Emergencies Act creates recurring political decision point