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Executive Order 14014

Blocking Property With Respect to the Situation in Burma

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In simple terms

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

Record & deadlines

  1. Signed

    Signed by the President

  2. FR published

    Published in the Federal Register · 86 FR 9429

    Federal Register PDF

  3. 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

Related orders

What to expect

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)
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