Blocking Property of Persons Undermining the Sovereignty of Lebanon or Its Democratic Processes and Institutions
Blocks Property of Persons Undermining Lebanon's Sovereignty and Democracy
What it does
Agencies must block, freeze, and prohibit transactions in property of persons undermining Lebanon's sovereignty.
Real-world impact
- Freezes and blocks property and assets of targeted individuals and entities.
- Prohibits donations, contributions, and other transactions with listed persons.
- Requires federal agencies to enforce sanctions and report actions to the Treasury Department.
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Summary
This order declares a national emergency because certain people are undermining Lebanon's elected government, democratic institutions, and sovereignty. It blocks all property and interests in property in the United States, or under the control of any United States person, of those who take or support such actions.
The order also prohibits donations and transactions with listed persons, bans efforts to evade the restrictions, and lets the Treasury Department, after consulting the State Department, issue rules, list people, and report to Congress.
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