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Presidential Notice 13413

Continuation of the National Emergency With Respect to the Democratic Republic of the Congo

This notice extends for one year a national emergency originally declared in 2006 regarding the Democratic Republic of the Congo, citing ongoing violence and regional instability. The continuation is made under the National Emergencies Act and maintains existing sanctions authorities.

Federal Register Open PDF 89 FR 83419

Impact dates

  1. Continued national emergency expires unless extended again

Key directives

  • Continue national emergency declared in EO 13413 as amended by EO 13671 for 1 year beyond October 27, 2024
  • Publish notice in Federal Register
  • Transmit notice to Congress

Timeline

Immediate

  • National emergency continues beyond October 27, 2024 without lapse

Near term (90d)

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Long term

  • Emergency authority remains in effect through October 27, 2025 unless terminated or extended again

Risks & tensions

  • Routine procedural continuation with minimal policy change; no new sanctions or measures announced
  • Long-running emergency (18+ years) may raise questions about indefinite emergency powers
Presidential Notice 13413: Continuation of the National Emergency With Respect to the Democratic Republic of the Congo · Executive Orders