President Extends Syria National Emergency for One Year
The emergency declared in 2019 under IEEPA is extended through October 14, 2027, affecting all actions governed by the order.
On September 30, 2026, the White House issued a notice continuing the national emergency with respect to the situation in and in relation to Syria. The notice was published in the Federal Register on October 2, 2026 (Vol. 91, No. 190, pages 63131-63132) as FR Doc No. 2026-20322.
The original emergency was declared by Executive Order 13894 on October 14, 2019, invoking the International Emergency Economic Powers Act (IEEPA) to address threats to U.S. national security and foreign policy posed by the legacy situation in Syria. Subsequent Executive Orders 14142 (January 15, 2025) and 14312 (June 30, 2025) expanded the scope of the emergency and added steps to hold accountable perpetrators of war crimes, human-rights violations, and narcotics trafficking linked to the former Assad regime.
The continuation is authorized under section 202(d) of the National Emergencies Act (50 U.S.C. 1622(d)). The President stated that the situation continues to pose an "unusual and extraordinary threat" and therefore the emergency declared in EO 13894 must remain in effect beyond October 14, 2026. The notice specifies a one-year extension.
By extending the emergency, all authorities and restrictions exercised under IEEPA pursuant to EO 13894, as amended by EO 14142 and EO 14312, remain in force until at least October 14, 2027. This includes any sanctions, asset freezes, or licensing requirements applicable to persons and entities dealing with Syria or its related activities.
The notice will be transmitted to Congress as required, completing the procedural step for the continuation of the national emergency.
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