Continuation of the National Emergency With Respect to the Situation in and in Relation to Syria
This notice announces that the national emergency related to the situation in and in relation to Syria will continue for one more year. Originating with Executive Order 13894 (October 14, 2019) and subsequently expanded by Executive Orders 14142 (January 15, 2025) and 14312 (June 30, 2025), the President states that the Syrian situation remains an unusual and extraordinary threat to U.S. national security and foreign policy. Accordingly, under the National Emergencies Act, the emergency declaration is extended for another year beyond October 14, 2025. The notice also explains that the administration will publish the extension in the Federal Register and transmit it to Congress. In short, this is a formal one-year renewal of the existing Syria-related national emergency, preserving the authorities and measures previously put in place under the related executive orders to address war crimes accountability, human rights abuses, narcotics trafficking networks, and regional stability concerns.
Key Points
- 1The national emergency declared in EO 13894 and expanded by EO 14142 and EO 14312 is extended for one additional year, continuing beyond October 14, 2025.
- 2The extension is made under the National Emergencies Act (NEA), specifically section 202(d), which allows the President to renew emergencies for one-year periods if the threat persists.
- 3The stated rationale remains that the Syria situation continues to threaten U.S. national security and foreign policy, including impacts on ISIS counteroffensive efforts, civilian protections, and regional peace and stability.
- 4The notice indicates that ongoing steps to ensure accountability for war crimes, human rights abuses, and narcotics trafficking tied to the former Assad regime and its affiliates will continue under the existing authorities established in prior executive orders.
- 5Administrative actions require publication in the Federal Register and transmission to Congress, ensuring congressional awareness and oversight of the renewal.