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Presidential Notice 13611

Continuation of the National Emergency With Respect to Yemen

This notice continues for one year the national emergency declared in Executive Order 13611 regarding Yemen, which has been in effect since May 16, 2012. The continuation extends sanctions and emergency authorities related to threats to Yemen's peace, security, and stability beyond May 16, 2024. The notice is published in the Federal Register and transmitted to Congress as required by the National Emergencies Act.

Federal Register Open PDF 89 FR 42765

Impact dates

  1. Continued national emergency expires unless renewed again

  2. Notice published in Federal Register and transmitted to Congress

Key directives

  • Continue national emergency declared in EO 13611 for 1 year beyond May 16, 2024
  • Publish notice in Federal Register
  • Transmit notice to Congress

Timeline

Immediate

  • National emergency continues without lapse
  • Existing sanctions under EO 13611 remain in force

Near term (90d)

  • Annual congressional review process
  • Potential for legislative challenges to emergency declaration

Long term

  • Emergency authority available through May 15, 2025
  • Potential renewal in May 2025

Risks & tensions

  • Procedural continuation with no policy change; minimal substantive impact beyond maintaining status quo
  • Humanitarian concerns persist regarding sanctions effects on Yemen civilian population
  • Congressional war powers tensions regarding long-running emergency without legislative authorization
Presidential Notice 13611: Continuation of the National Emergency With Respect to Yemen · Executive Orders