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Read. Follow. Verify.President Extends National Emergency for Tech Supply Chain Security
Record date · May 12, 2026
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What This Bill Does
President Trump has formally extended the regarding the security of the U.S. information and communications technology () for another year. This action ensures that existing restrictions on certain foreign-linked technology transactions remain in effect beyond May 15, 2026.
This extension maintains the legal authority for the federal government to restrict or prohibit technology transactions involving foreign entities deemed to pose a national security risk, directly impacting companies and individuals involved in the .
Who It Affects
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Technology and telecommunications companies
These companies remain subject to federal regulations and potential transaction restrictions regarding their supply chains involving foreign entities.
Senate Committee on Banking, Housing, and Urban Affairs
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Key Facts
- The national emergency regarding the ICTS supply chain, originally declared in Executive Order 13873 on May 15, 2019, is extended beyond May 15, 2026.
- The President determined that foreign exploitation of ICTS vulnerabilities continues to pose an unusual and extraordinary threat to U.S. national security, foreign policy, and the economy.
- Under Section 202(d) of the National Emergencies Act, a national emergency automatically terminates unless the President publishes a notice of continuation in the Federal Register within 90 days of the anniversary date.
- The presidential message was officially received by the Senate on May 12, 2026.
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- The message was referred to the Senate Committee on Banking, Housing, and Urban Affairs.
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Annual Renewal Cycle
This document confirms the consistent annual renewal of the 2019 emergency declaration, adhering to the 90-day notification window required by the National Emergencies Act.
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