Imposing Sanctions on Those Responsible for Repression in Cuba and for Threats to United States National Security and Foreign Policy
Imposes Sanctions and Travel Bans on Cuban Officials and Entities
What it does
Agencies must block property, restrict travel, and impose sanctions on designated Cuban-related persons and foreign financial institutions.
Real-world impact
- Freezes property and assets of designated Cuban officials and related entities.
- Bars entry into the United States for persons meeting designation criteria.
- Allows Treasury to restrict U.S. banking access for foreign banks handling targeted persons.
Topics
Summary
This order blocks property in the United States and freezes assets of foreign persons tied to the Government of Cuba or involved in repression, corruption, or support for Cuba's sensitive economic sectors. It also suspends entry into the United States for people who meet the order's designation criteria, unless the Secretary of State finds it in the national interest.
The order authorizes the Secretary of the Treasury, with the Secretary of State, to target foreign banks and limit their U.S. accounts. It directs agencies to implement the sanctions and requires Treasury to report to Congress.
Questions, answered
Ask questions about this executive order and its implications. Try:
- “What agencies are affected by this order?”
- “How does this order change existing policy?”
- “What are the practical implications of this order?”