White House Announces Continuation of National Emergency Regarding Proliferation of Weapons of Mass Destruction
November 7, 2024
The White House has issued a notice to the Speaker of the House and President of the Senate, declaring the continuation of the national emergency with respect to the proliferation of weapons of mass destruction (WMDs). This declaration extends the existing emergency for another year, from November 14, 2024, to November 14, 2025.
The notice cites the ongoing threat posed by WMDs to the national security and foreign policy of the United States. It highlights the dangers associated with the acquisition, development, or use of nuclear, chemical, or biological weapons by state or non-state actors.
The declaration of a national emergency authorizes the President to take certain measures to protect the country from the threat of WMDs. These measures include:
- Imposing sanctions on entities and individuals involved in WMD proliferation
- Restricting exports and imports of sensitive materials
- Strengthening border security to prevent the smuggling of WMDs
- Providing assistance to other countries to prevent WMD proliferation
- Conducting research and development on technologies to counter WMDs
The White House statement emphasizes the importance of international cooperation in addressing the threat of WMDs. It calls on other countries to join the United States in taking steps to prevent the spread of these dangerous weapons.
The national emergency with respect to the proliferation of WMDs was first declared in 1994 by President Clinton. It has been extended every year since then by successive presidents. The current extension by President [Insert President’s Name] is consistent with the bipartisan consensus on the need to prioritize WMD non-proliferation.
The declaration of a national emergency provides a legal basis for the U.S. government to take decisive action to protect the country from the threat of WMDs. It also sends a strong message to international actors that the United States will not tolerate the proliferation of these weapons.
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