Extension of National Emergency Regarding Colombian Narcotics Traffickers

Original title: Continuation of the National Emergency With Respect to Significant Narcotics Traffickers Centered in Colombia

Record date · October 11, 2024

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What This Bill Does

President Biden has extended the national emergency concerning significant narcotics traffickers based in Colombia for another year. This emergency, originally declared in 1995, remains in effect because these criminal activities continue to threaten U.S. national security and foreign policy.

Why it matters

This action maintains legal authorities that allow the U.S. government to impose sanctions and combat the influence of international drug trafficking organizations.

Key Facts

The national emergency regarding Colombian narcotics traffickers was first established on October 21, 1995.
President Biden extended the emergency for one additional year beyond October 21, 2024.
The extension is based on the ongoing threat these traffickers pose to U.S. national security and economic interests.