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President Trump Extends National Emergency Regarding Energy Supply

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

January 12, 2026

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The Frame

What this does

This extension maintains special executive authorities for the President to address energy production and infrastructure issues for another year.

Who is mentioned in the record

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

Energy Industry

The industry is subject to federal oversight and potential policy shifts related to energy production and infrastructure development.

State and Local Governments

The document identifies specific state and local policies as contributing factors to the energy supply issues, which may lead to increased federal scrutiny or intervention.

What changed

Last recorded activity January 12, 2026.

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Summary

President Donald Trump has issued a notice to extend the national emergency declared in Executive Order 14156 for an additional year. The order cites concerns regarding domestic energy production, infrastructure, and the impact of state and local policies on grid reliability and national security.

Why It Matters

This extension maintains special executive authorities for the President to address energy production and infrastructure issues for another year.

Key Facts

The national emergency regarding energy supply is extended for one year beyond January 20, 2026.
The emergency was originally declared on January 20, 2025, via Executive Order 14156.
The President cites insufficient domestic energy production and infrastructure as the primary threats to national security and the economy.
The notice will be published in the Federal Register and transmitted to Congress.

Frequently Asked Questions

What does it mean for a national emergency to be extended?

It means the President continues to hold specific emergency powers granted under the to address the stated threat for another year.

Why was this emergency originally declared?

It was declared to address threats to national security, foreign policy, and the economy caused by insufficient energy and critical minerals production, transportation, refining, and generation.

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Federal-State Energy Conflict

The document explicitly frames state and local policies in the Northeast and West Coast as threats to national security, signaling a potential shift toward federal preemption in energy infrastructure.

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Connected Entities

other50 U.S.C. 1601“Statutory citation for the National Emergencies Act.”Map →

otherNational Emergencies Act“The legal framework under which the national emergency is declared and extended.”Map →

personDonald Trump“President of the United States who signed the notice.”Map →

bill_numberExecutive Order 14156“The original executive order declaring the national emergency on January 20, 202”Map →

other50 U.S.C. 1622“Statutory citation regarding the continuation of national emergencies.”Map →

Sources

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www.federalregister.gov

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