Blocking Property With Respect to the Situation in Burma

This executive order declares a national emergency and blocks property of individuals and entities involved in Burma's military coup, including military officials, government leaders after February 2, 2021, and those undermining democratic processes or committing human rights abuses. It also suspends U.S. entry for covered noncitizens and prohibits transactions benefiting sanctioned persons.

Federal Register Open PDF 86 FR 9429

Impact dates

Date TBD
Recurring and final reports to Congress on national emergency

Key directives

Block all property of designated foreign persons in U.S. jurisdiction
Suspend immigrant and nonimmigrant entry for designated persons
Prohibit donations to blocked persons under IEEPA section 203(b)(2)
Treasury authorized to promulgate implementing regulations
Treasury to submit recurring and final reports to Congress per NEA and IEEPA

Who is ordered

Timeline

Immediate

Property blocking effective upon signing
Visa suspension effective upon signing
National emergency declared

Near term (90d)

Treasury/State designation of sanctioned persons
Implementation procedures for visa restrictions
Promulgation of rules and regulations

Long term

Ongoing sanctions enforcement
Recurring congressional reports on emergency
Potential expansion to additional economic sectors

Risks & tensions

Broad sectoral authority allows expansion beyond defense to any Burmese economic sector without further EO
No prior notice requirement for designations raises due process concerns for U.S.-connected persons
Spousal/adult child coverage creates automatic family sanctions with limited recourse
Vague 'other serious human rights abuse' standard leaves discretion to Treasury/State
Exception for law enforcement entry may create inconsistent application
Overlaps with but does not terminate prior Burma sanctions framework (EO 13742)