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EO 13469Executive OrderG.W. Bush · R

Executive Order 13469

Blocking Property of Additional Persons Undermining Democratic Processes or Institutions in Zimbabwe

This executive order expands existing sanctions against Zimbabwe by blocking property of additional persons who undermine democratic processes, commit human rights abuses, or facilitate public corruption. It broadens the categories of targeted individuals to include senior officials, their family members, and those who materially assist the Zimbabwean government, while maintaining prior sanctions orders.

Federal Register Open PDF 73 FR 43841

Impact dates

  1. Recurring reports to Congress on national emergency

Key directives

  • Block all property and interests in property of designated persons in US or controlled by US persons
  • Prohibit donations of articles specified in IEEPA section 203(b)(2) to designated persons
  • Prohibit contributions, provision of funds/goods/services to or from designated persons
  • Authorize Secretary of Treasury to take actions and promulgate regulations to carry out order
  • Authorize Secretary of Treasury to submit recurring and final reports to Congress on national emergency

Who is ordered

Timeline

Immediate

  • Property blocking takes effect upon signing for persons determined by Secretary of Treasury
  • No prior notice required for listing determinations
  • Existing Executive Orders 13288 and 13391 remain in effect

Near term (90d)

  • Secretary of Treasury to promulgate rules and regulations as needed
  • Agencies directed to take appropriate measures to carry out provisions

Long term

  • Recurring and final reports to Congress on national emergency
  • Ongoing sanctions enforcement and potential designations

Risks & tensions

  • No prior notice requirement (Section 4) raises due process concerns though justified by instantaneous transfer risk
  • Broad definition of 'materially assisted' (vii) creates compliance uncertainty for US persons
  • Spouse/dependent child designation (vi) may raise questions about collective punishment vs. preventing asset hiding
  • Effectiveness depends on Treasury/State coordination and actual designations, not automatic
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