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Continuation of National Emergency Regarding Belarus

Original title: Continuation of the National Emergency With Respect to Belarus

June 13, 2024

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The Frame

What this does

This notice ensures that economic sanctions and emergency powers related to the Belarusian government remain in effect for another year.

Who is mentioned in the record

Potentially affected actors named in the source documents. Mention is not a position.

Government of Belarus

The regime remains subject to U.S. economic sanctions and emergency authorities.

U.S. Treasury Department

The agency retains the authority to enforce sanctions and manage assets related to the emergency.

What changed

Last recorded activity June 13, 2024.

What's next

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Summary

President Biden has extended the concerning Belarus for an additional year, citing ongoing threats to U.S. national security and foreign policy. This action maintains existing sanctions and authorities originally established in 2006 and expanded in 2021.

Key Facts

  • The national emergency regarding Belarus was originally declared on June 16, 2006.
  • The scope of the emergency was expanded on August 9, 2021, via Executive Order 14038.
  • The emergency is extended for one year beyond June 16, 2024.
  • The extension is based on the determination that the Belarusian regime's actions continue to pose an unusual threat to U.S. national security.

Frequently Asked Questions

What does it mean to 'continue' a national emergency?
Under the National Emergencies Act, the President must formally renew a annually, or it will automatically terminate.
Does this change the current sanctions against Belarus?
No, this notice maintains the existing legal framework and authorities for sanctions that were already in place.

Why It Matters

This notice ensures that economic sanctions and emergency powers related to the Belarusian government remain in effect for another year.

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Annual Renewal Cycle

The document follows a strict annual renewal pattern required by the National Emergencies Act to keep the 2006 emergency active.

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Sources

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www.federalregister.gov

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  • Controversy40
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