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Notice 13224NoticeG.W. Bush · R

Presidential Notice 13224

Continuation of the National Emergency With Respect to Persons Who Commit, Threaten to Commit, or Support Terrorism

President George W. Bush continued for one year the national emergency declared on September 23, 2001, regarding persons who commit, threaten, or support terrorism. This routine extension under the National Emergencies Act maintains existing sanctions and authorities beyond their scheduled expiration date.

Federal Register Open PDF 73 FR 54489

Impact dates

  1. Continued national emergency expires unless extended again

Key directives

  • Continue national emergency for 1 year beyond September 23, 2008
  • Publish notice in Federal Register
  • Transmit notice to Congress

Timeline

Immediate

  • National emergency continues in effect beyond September 23, 2008

Near term (90d)

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Long term

  • Emergency authorities remain in place until September 23, 2009 unless extended again

Risks & tensions

  • Routine procedural continuation with no policy changes; legal uncertainty about indefinite emergency declarations without congressional review
Presidential Notice 13224: Continuation of the National Emergency With Respect to Persons Who Commit, Threaten to Commit, or Support Terrorism · Executive Orders