Blocking Property of Persons Threatening the Peace, Security, or Stability of Yemen

This executive order declares a national emergency and blocks U.S.-based assets of individuals and entities determined to threaten Yemen's peace, security, or stability, particularly those obstructing the November 23, 2011 political transition agreement. It authorizes the Treasury and State Departments to designate targets and implement sanctions without prior notice.

Federal Register Open PDF 77 FR 29533

Impact dates

Date TBD
Recurring and final reports to Congress on national emergency
Date TBD
Treasury/State designations and implementation actions

Key directives

Block all property and interests in property of designated persons in U.S. jurisdiction
Prohibit donations, contributions, and provision of funds/goods/services to or from blocked persons
Prohibit evasion, avoidance, or conspiracy to violate sanctions
Authorize Treasury Secretary to promulgate rules and regulations
Direct all agencies to take appropriate measures to implement order

Who is ordered

Timeline

Immediate

Asset blocking effective upon designation
No prior notice required for listings

Near term (90d)

Treasury/State Department designations and implementation
Rulemaking and regulatory guidance

Long term

Ongoing sanctions enforcement and compliance
Recurring congressional reports on national emergency

Risks & tensions

No explicit calendar deadlines or 'within N days' timelines in text—implementation timing is discretionary
Broad criteria for designation (indirect threats, material assistance) create legal uncertainty for compliance
Prior notice waiver raises due process concerns though justified by asset transfer speed