Extension of National Emergency Regarding the Democratic Republic of the Congo

Original title: Continuation of the National Emergency With Respect to the Democratic Republic of the Congo

Record date · October 11, 2024

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What This Bill Does

President Biden has extended the national emergency concerning the Democratic Republic of the Congo for another year. This action maintains existing sanctions and emergency powers due to ongoing violence and instability in the region.

Why it matters

This order ensures that the U.S. government retains the legal authority to impose sanctions and address threats to foreign policy posed by ongoing conflict in the Congo.

Key Facts

The national emergency regarding the Democratic Republic of the Congo was originally declared in 2006.
The emergency is extended for one year beyond October 27, 2024, due to continued regional instability.
The extension is authorized under the International Emergency Economic Powers Act and the National Emergencies Act.