Blocking Property With Respect To Specified Harmful Foreign Activities of the Government of the Russian Federation
Headline: Blocks Property Linked to Harmful Russian Government Activities
What it does: Agencies must block and freeze property, bar transactions, and restrict entry for people and entities tied to harmful Russian government activities.
- Freezes assets of targeted Russian individuals and entities in the United States.
- Restricts visas and entry for noncitizens meeting listed criteria.
- Prohibits U.S. persons from providing funds, goods, or services to blocked parties.
Summary
This order declares a national emergency over harmful actions by the Russian government and blocks property and interests of people and entities tied to those actions.
It covers those involved in cyber attacks, election interference, corruption, attacks on dissidents or journalists, undermining security, and disruptive energy actions, and includes leaders, companies in key sectors, and close family members.
The order also bans transactions with listed parties, restricts entry for qualifying noncitizens, and authorizes the Treasury and other agencies to issue rules and report to Congress.
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