OFACFinal RuleJuly 9, 2025

Publication of Global Terrorism Sanctions Regulations and Foreign Terrorist Organizations Sanctions Regulations Web General Licenses 22A, 23A, 24A, 25A, 26A, and 28A

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Summary

The U.S. Treasury Department published official licenses that allow certain organizations and individuals to conduct specific financial transactions with groups designated as terrorist organizations, despite general bans on doing business with them. These licenses provide narrow exceptions for humanitarian activities, legal representation, and other limited purposes that are considered in the national interest.

Key Points

1OFAC (the Treasury's sanctions office) created six general licenses (22A-26A and 28A) that permit limited exceptions to the ban on doing business with designated foreign terrorist organizations
2These licenses allow activities like providing food, medicine, and humanitarian aid to civilians in areas controlled by sanctioned groups without violating federal law
3Organizations can conduct necessary legal proceedings and obtain legal advice related to terrorist-designated entities under these licenses
4The licenses are designed to balance national security concerns with the need for humanitarian assistance and essential services
5Entities wanting to do business with sanctioned groups must still operate within the strict limits of these licenses or face serious federal penalties

Key Dates

Published

July 9, 2025

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This summary is for informational purposes only. It may not capture all nuances of the regulation. Always refer to the official text for authoritative information.