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Continuation of National Emergency Regarding Terrorism

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

September 18, 2024

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The Frame

What this does

This notice ensures that the legal framework for U.S. counter-terrorism sanctions remains in effect, preventing the expiration of authorities used to target individuals and groups involved in terrorist activities.

Who is mentioned in the record

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

Foreign entities and individuals sanctioned for terrorism

These parties remain subject to the economic and financial restrictions imposed by the continued national emergency.

U.S. financial institutions

These institutions must continue to comply with sanctions and reporting requirements associated with the emergency declaration.

What changed

Last recorded activity September 18, 2024.

What's next

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Summary

President Biden has extended the declaration concerning persons who commit, threaten, or support terrorism for an additional year. This action maintains existing sanctions and emergency authorities originally established following the September 11, 2001, terrorist attacks.

Key Facts

The national emergency regarding terrorism was originally declared on September 23, 2001.
Executive Order 13886 was added in 2019 to consolidate and strengthen existing sanctions.
The emergency is extended for one year beyond September 23, 2024.
The extension is required under section 202(d) of the National Emergencies Act.

Frequently Asked Questions

What does this document actually do?

It formally extends the legal status of a related to terrorism for another year, which keeps specific counter-terrorism sanctions and authorities active.

Why is this renewed annually?

The National Emergencies Act requires the President to review and formally continue national emergencies annually, or they will automatically terminate.

Why It Matters

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Annual Renewal Cycle

The document confirms a consistent annual renewal pattern for the emergency declared in 2001, adhering to the requirements of the National Emergencies Act.

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