Continuation of National Emergency Regarding Belarus

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

Record date · June 13, 2024

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What This Bill Does

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.

Why it matters

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

Who It Affects

Groups the bill's text affects, as described in the record. Being affected is not a position for or against it.

Directly affected

Government of Belarus

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

Directly affected

U.S. Treasury Department

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

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.