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Executive Order 13660

Blocking Property of Certain Persons Contributing to the Situation in Ukraine

This executive order declares a national emergency and authorizes the Treasury Secretary, in consultation with the Secretary of State, to block property and assets of individuals and entities deemed responsible for undermining Ukraine's democratic processes, threatening its territorial integrity, or asserting unauthorized governmental authority in Crimea. It also suspends U.S. entry for designated persons and prohibits transactions with or for the benefit of blocked parties.

Federal Register Open PDF 79 FR 13493

Impact dates

  1. Recurring reports to Congress on national emergency under NEA and IEEPA

Key directives

  • Block all property and interests in property of designated persons in U.S. jurisdiction
  • Suspend entry into U.S. of aliens meeting Section 1(a) criteria
  • Prohibit donations of specified articles to blocked persons
  • Prohibit contributions, provision of funds/goods/services to or from blocked persons
  • Prohibit evasion, avoidance, or conspiracy to violate order
  • Authorize Treasury Secretary to promulgate rules and regulations
  • Direct all agencies to take appropriate measures to carry out provisions
  • Authorize Treasury Secretary to submit recurring and final reports to Congress

Who is ordered

Timeline

Immediate

  • Property blocking authority takes effect upon signing
  • Entry suspension effective immediately for designated persons
  • Prohibition on donations and transactions effective immediately

Near term (90d)

  • Treasury/State designation of specific individuals and entities expected
  • Implementation regulations and guidance anticipated
  • Agency coordination to enforce prohibitions

Long term

  • Ongoing sanctions enforcement and potential designations
  • Potential expansion via subsequent executive orders
  • Recurring congressional reports on national emergency

Risks & tensions

  • Vague 'complicit in' and 'indirectly' standards create broad discretionary authority for Treasury/State designations
  • No prior notice requirement for listing raises due process concerns
  • Reliance on subsequent designations means immediate concrete impact depends on agency action not specified in EO text
  • Potential tension with allies over extraterritorial financial enforcement
Executive Order 13660: Blocking Property of Certain Persons Contributing to the Situation in Ukraine · Executive Orders