TO THE CONGRESS OF THE UNITED STATES: Section 202(d) of the National Emergencies Act (50 U.S.C. 1622(d)) provides for the automatic termination of a national emergency unless, within 90 days prior to the anniversary date of its declaration, the President publishes in the Federal Register and transmits to the Congress a notice stating that the emergency is to continue…
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Notice on the Continuation of the National Emergency with Respect to South Sudan
On April 3, 2014, by Executive Order 13664, the President declared a national emergency pursuant to the International Emergency Economic Powers Act (50 U.S.C. 1701-1706) to deal with the unusual and extraordinary threat to the national security and foreign policy of the United States constituted by the situation in and in relation to South Sudan,…
Letter to the Speaker of the House and President pro tempore of the Senate consistent with the War Powers Resolution (Public Law 93-148)
Dear Mr. Speaker: (Dear Madam President:) At my direction, United States Armed Forces personnel have conducted an operation to evacuate United States personnel and others from Khartoum, Sudan, in response to the deteriorating security situation in Sudan. To conduct and support this operation, United States Armed Forces personnel with appropriate combat equipment deployed to Djibouti,…
Notice on the Continuation of the National Emergency With Respect to Sudan
On November 3, 1997, by Executive Order 13067, the President declared a national emergency with respect to Sudan pursuant to the International Emergency Economic Powers Act (50 U.S.C. 1701 et seq.) and took related steps to deal with the unusual and extraordinary threat to the national security and foreign policy of the United States…
Press Briefing by Press Secretary Karine Jean-Pierre and National Security Advisor Jake Sullivan
James S. Brady Press Briefing Room 1:19 P.M. EDT MS. JEAN-PIERRE: Good afternoon, everybody. Q Good afternoon. MS. JEAN-PIERRE: Happy Monday. Q Happy Monday. MS. JEAN-PIERRE: I have two things before we get to our guest this morning — or this afternoon. Today, the President and the First Lady will honor the 2023 Teachers of the Year from state and…
Statement from President Joe Biden on New Steps Against Perpetrators of Sexual Violence in Conflict
Yesterday, nations around the world marked the International Day for the Elimination of Sexual Violence in Conflict, recognizing that this scourge continues to be widespread throughout the world—from Ukraine, to Ethiopia, to Haiti, to Sudan, and beyond. The United States is committed to doing all we can to end this blatant abuse of human rights.…
FACT SHEET: New Actions from the Biden-Harris Administration to Hold Perpetrators of Sexual Violence Accountable
As President Biden has said, it’s on all of us—government, international organizations, civil society, and individual citizens—to forcefully condemn sexual violence without equivocation and without exception. Following the end of the 16 Days of Action Against Gender-Based Violence on December 10, we are reminded that the human rights and safety of women and girls remain…
Memorandum on Presidential Determination with Respect to the Efforts of Foreign Governments Regarding Trafficking in Persons
Presidential DeterminationNo. 2023-14 MEMORANDUM FOR THE SECRETARY OF STATE SUBJECT: Presidential Determination with Respect to the Efforts of Foreign Governments Regarding Trafficking in Persons Consistent with section 110 of the Trafficking Victims Protection Act of 2000 (22 U.S.C. 7107) (the “Act”), as amended, I hereby determine as follows: As provided for in section 110(d)(1)(A)(i) of the…
Readout of Principal Deputy National Security Advisor Jon Finer’s Meeting with United Nations High Commissioner for Refugees Filippo Grandi
Assistant to the President and Principal Deputy National Security Advisor Jon Finer met with the United Nations High Commissioner for Refugees, Filippo Grandi, on Friday. Mr. Finer reaffirmed the strong U.S. commitment to refugees and displaced people around the world, and thanked the High Commissioner for his continued partnership. Mr. Finer and the High Commissioner…
Readout of PDNSA Finer Meeting with WHO Director-General Dr. Tedros Adhanom Ghebreyesus
Principal Deputy National Security Advisor (PDNSA) Jon Finer met yesterday with the World Health Organization (WHO) Director-General (DG) Dr. Tedros Adhanom Ghebreyesus. PDNSA Finer reaffirmed the United States’ commitment to a successful conclusion of the International Health Regulations (IHR) and Pandemic Accord negotiations in the coming weeks. DG Tedros highlighted the critical role that the…
