Key Points
- The President keeps in place a program started in 2017 that targets serious human rights abuse and large-scale corruption overseas.
- The U.S. can freeze money and property in the United States and block travel for people involved, even if they live abroad.
- This is a one-year extension; it does not create a new program or new rules for most Americans.
- U.S. banks and businesses must avoid dealing with people on the sanctions list, which can affect contracts and payments.
- Families with ties abroad could see delays if a relative or partner is named, but everyday banking and travel for most people stay the same.
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Source Information
Document Type
White House Statement
Official Title
Continuation of the National Emergency With Respect to Serious Human Rights Abuse and Corruption
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