Blocking Property of Weapons of Mass Destruction Proliferators and Their Supporters

2005-07-01Executive Order 13382
Signed by: George W. Bush
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Headline: Blocks Property of Weapons of Mass Destruction Proliferators and Supporters

What it does: Agencies must block and freeze property of listed or designated proliferation supporters and bar transactions with them.

Real World Impact:
  • Freezes assets and property of designated individuals and companies in the United States.
  • Prohibits United States persons from providing funds, goods, or services to them.
  • Requires all federal agencies to take steps to enforce the blocking measures.
Topics: national security, sanctions, nonproliferation, international finance

Summary

This order freezes and blocks property of people and companies involved in spreading weapons of mass destruction or supporting them. It prohibits United States persons from transferring money, goods, or services to those listed or designated under the order.

The Treasury and State Departments are given authority to identify and remove targets, and all federal agencies must help enforce the prohibitions. The goal is to disrupt networks that produce or supply weapons and to prevent them from using United States financial and commercial systems.

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