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Presidential Notice 14059

Continuation of the National Emergency With Respect to the Global Illicit Drug Trade

President Biden continued for one year the national emergency declared by Executive Order 14059 regarding global illicit drug trafficking, specifically citing fentanyl and synthetic opioids as threats to national security. The continuation extends the emergency authority beyond its December 15, 2023 expiration date under the National Emergencies Act.

Federal Register Open PDF 88 FR 86809

Impact dates

  1. Continued national emergency expires unless extended again

  2. Original emergency would have expired without continuation

Key directives

  • Continue national emergency declared in EO 14059 for 1 year beyond December 15, 2023
  • Publish notice in Federal Register
  • Transmit notice to Congress

Timeline

Immediate

  • Continuation takes effect upon publication/notice date

Near term (90d)

  • Ongoing sanctions and enforcement actions under EO 14059 authorities continue

Long term

  • Emergency authority extends through December 15, 2024 unless terminated or extended again

Risks & tensions

  • Routine procedural continuation; no new policy measures announced
  • Uncertainty whether substantive sanctions actions will increase or maintain status quo
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