Clarification of Certain Executive Orders Blocking Property and Prohibiting Certain Transactions

2005-02-18Executive Order 13372
Signed by: George W. Bush
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Headline: Clarifies Blocking of Property and Prohibits Donations to Affected People

What it does: Agencies must implement and enforce prohibitions on donations and blocking of property, with Treasury issuing needed regulations.

Real World Impact:
  • Prohibits donations of certain articles to people blocked under these orders.
  • Authorizes the Treasury to issue implementing rules and enforce the prohibitions.
  • Affirms agricultural and medical sanctions may be imposed or continued on designated persons.
Topics: sanctions, national security, foreign policy, government regulation

Summary

This order clarifies and updates prior executive orders that block property and forbid certain transactions. It specifically prohibits donations of the kinds of articles identified by emergency law to people whose property is blocked or otherwise subject to these orders.

The order directs the Treasury Secretary, working with the Secretary of State, to issue rules and use emergency powers to enforce these prohibitions, requires all federal agencies to act, and confirms that agricultural and medical sanctions may be imposed or continued for designated persons.

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