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Continuation of National Emergency Regarding Libya

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

February 13, 2026

foreign policy national security Libya sanctions executive power

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The Frame

What this does

This order maintains legal authority for the U.S. government to block assets and enforce sanctions related to individuals and entities involved in the destabilization of Libya.

Who is mentioned in the record

Potentially affected actors named in the source documents. Mention is not a position.

Libyan state and associated individuals

These entities remain subject to asset blocking and sanctions as defined by the executive orders.

U.S. Department of the Treasury

The agency maintains the authority to enforce financial restrictions and asset freezes related to the emergency.

What changed

Last recorded activity February 13, 2026.

What's next

Next step not available in the current record.

Summary

President Trump has extended the national emergency concerning Libya for an additional year, maintaining existing sanctions and asset protections. This action continues the emergency status originally declared in 2011 and expanded in 2016 due to ongoing instability and threats to U.S. foreign policy.

Key Facts

The national emergency regarding Libya is extended for one year beyond February 25, 2026.
The emergency was originally declared on February 25, 2011, via Executive Order 13566.
The scope of the emergency was expanded on April 19, 2016, via Executive Order 13726.
The extension is based on the National Emergencies Act, specifically section 202(d).

Frequently Asked Questions

What does it mean to 'continue' a national emergency?

It means the President is extending the legal authorities granted under the for another year, allowing the U.S. to maintain specific sanctions and asset freezes.

Why is this emergency still in effect after so many years?

The document states that the situation in Libya continues to pose an unusual and extraordinary threat to U.S. national security and foreign policy, necessitating the continued protection of assets and prevention of abuses.

Why It Matters

This order maintains legal authority for the U.S. government to block assets and enforce sanctions related to individuals and entities involved in the destabilization of Libya.