Blocking Property of Additional Persons Contributing to the Situation in Belarus

2021-08-11Executive Order 14038
Signed by: Joseph R. Biden Jr.
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Headline: Blocks Property and Restricts Entry for Belarus Regime Supporters

What it does: Agencies must block property, prohibit transactions, and restrict entry for persons linked to the Belarusian regime.

Real World Impact:
  • Freezes assets of Belarusian officials and entities within U.S. jurisdiction.
  • Restricts visas and entry for noncitizens meeting the order's criteria.
  • Bans U.S. persons from providing funds, goods, or services to blocked persons.
Topics: sanctions, Belarus, human rights, immigration, foreign policy

Summary

This order expands a declared national emergency concerning Belarus and blocks property of people and organizations tied to the Belarusian regime. It prohibits transactions, donations, and other dealings with those blocked and suspends entry for noncitizens who meet the order's criteria.

The order targets Belarusian officials, leaders of targeted entities, and companies in sectors like defense, energy, potash, tobacco, construction, and transportation, and it authorizes the Treasury and other departments to implement and enforce these measures.

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