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Presidential Notice 13338

Continuation of the National Emergency With Respect to the Actions of the Government of Syria

This notice continues for one year the national emergency declared in 2004 regarding Syria's actions, citing ongoing threats from the Assad regime's support for terrorism, chemical weapons use, and human rights violations. The notice also condemns Russia and Iran for enabling the regime and calls for ceasefire, humanitarian access, and political settlement per UN Security Council Resolution 2254.

Federal Register Open PDF 88 FR 30211

Impact dates

  1. Continued national emergency expires unless renewed again

Key directives

  • Continue national emergency declared in EO 13338 for 1 year beyond May 11, 2023
  • Publish notice in Federal Register
  • Transmit notice to Congress

Timeline

Immediate

  • National emergency authority continues in effect beyond May 11, 2023
  • Sanctions and restrictions under EO 13338 and related orders remain active

Near term (90d)

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Long term

  • Emergency subject to annual review; continuation depends on Syrian regime policy changes
  • Potential termination if Assad regime meets U.S. conditions (ceasefire, humanitarian access, political settlement)

Risks & tensions

  • Perpetual emergency status normalizes long-term sanctions without congressional reauthorization
  • Humanitarian exemption tensions: sanctions complicate aid delivery despite rhetorical support
  • Conditional termination language creates leverage but no binding timeline for Syrian regime compliance
  • Russia/Iran condemnation may complicate parallel diplomatic channels
Presidential Notice 13338: Continuation of the National Emergency With Respect to the Actions of the Government of Syria · Executive Orders