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Read. Follow. Verify.Notification of Continued National Emergency Regarding South Sudan
Record date · March 31, 2025
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What This Bill Does
The Clerk of the House of Representatives formally notified the House that a message was received from the President regarding the extension of a related to South Sudan.
This communication serves as the official record of the President's intent to maintain a status concerning South Sudan, which triggers specific executive authorities and sanctions related to that region.
Who It Affects
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U.S. House of Representatives
The House is the recipient of the formal notification required by House rules.
President of the United States
The President is exercising executive authority to continue a national emergency.
Key Facts
- The Clerk of the House received a sealed envelope from the White House on March 28, 2025, at 1:20 p.m.
- The envelope contained a message from the President regarding the continuation of a national emergency with respect to South Sudan.
- The communication was submitted pursuant to Clause 2(h) of Rule II of the Rules of the U.S. House of Representatives.
- The document was officially laid before the House on March 31, 2025.
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Standard Administrative Delay
The message was received by the Clerk on March 28 and formally laid before the House on March 31, reflecting standard processing times for executive communications.
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