OFAC Foreign Interference in a United States Election Sanctions
OFAC Foreign Interference in a United States Election Sanctions is a sanctions program maintained by Office of Foreign Assets Control (OFAC). It imposes asset freeze, financial restrictions and trade restrictions.
Last updated 3 Aug 2026
Overview
Sanctions program addressing foreign interference in U.S. elections, implemented under EO 13848. Targets foreign persons and entities engaged in efforts to influence, undermine confidence in, or alter the result of a U.S. election through covert, fraudulent, deceptive, or unlawful activities.
Legal bases
- Executive Order 13848 - Imposing Certain Sanctions in the Event of Foreign Interference in a United States Election (September 12, 2018)
- International Emergency Economic Powers Act (IEEPA), 50 U.S.C. §§ 1701-1706
- National Emergencies Act (NEA), 50 U.S.C. §§ 1601-1651
- 31 CFR Part 579 - Foreign Interference in U.S. Elections Sanctions Regulations
Official resources
EO 13848 - Imposing Certain Sanctions in the Event of Foreign Interference in a United States Election
31 CFR Part 579 - Foreign Interference in U.S. Elections Sanctions Regulations
87 FR 78484-22 - Publication of Humanitarian Sanctions Regulations Amendment and General Licenses (Nongovernmental Organizations, Agricultural, and Medicine)
Licenses for Legal Fees and Costs - Guidance on the Release of Limited Amounts of Blocked Funds for Payment of Legal Fees and Costs Incurred in Challenging the Blocking of U.S. Persons in Administrative or Civil Proceedings
84 FR 17950-19 - Foreign Interference in U.S. Elections Sanctions Regulations
87 FR 78470-22 - Publication of United States Government and International Organizations Official Business Sanctions Regulations Amendment and General Licenses
Index of Interpretative Guidance
Entities Owned By Blocked Persons - Guidance On Entities Owned By Persons Whose Property And Interests In Property Are Blocked