Continuation of National Emergency for Middle East Peace Process Terrorists

On January 16, 2019, the Trump administration issued a notice continuing the national emergency declaration regarding terrorists who threaten to disrupt the Middle East peace process. This action extended an existing emergency declaration, maintaining presidential authorities under the National Emergencies Act related to designating and sanctioning individuals and entities posing threats to Middle East peace efforts. The continuation allowed the administration to maintain freezing of assets and travel restrictions for designated individuals under this emergency authority.