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Presidential Notice 13818

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

President Biden continued 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 extends the emergency's authorities under the International Emergency Economic Powers Act beyond December 20, 2023.

Federal Register Open PDF 88 FR 87891

Impact dates

  1. Continued national emergency expires unless extended again

Key directives

  • Continue national emergency declared in EO 13818 for 1 year beyond December 20, 2023
  • Publish notice in Federal Register
  • Transmit notice to Congress

Timeline

Immediate

  • National emergency continues beyond December 20, 2023
  • Existing sanctions and blocking authorities remain in force

Near term (90d)

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Long term

  • Emergency remains in effect through December 20, 2024 unless terminated or extended again

Risks & tensions

  • Routine procedural continuation with no new policy substance; maintains status quo sanctions architecture
  • No expansion or contraction of existing authorities—neutral maintenance
Presidential Notice 13818: Continuation of the National Emergency With Respect to Serious Human Rights Abuse and Corruption · Executive Orders