Treasury Thaws Balkan Assets: Sanctions Blacklist Trimmed!

2026-05748 — Notice of OFAC Sanctions Action

The U.S. Treasury’s Office of Foreign Assets Control (OFAC) just added new people to its blacklist, meaning their money and property in the U.S. are frozen. Americans can’t do business with these folks anymore, starting March 20, 2026. This move aims to stop bad actors from using U.S. resources and sends a clear message about who’s off-limits.

2026-05454 — Notice of OFAC Sanctions Action

The U.S. Treasury’s OFAC just blocked the property of KOMITE NASIONAL UNTUK RAKYAT PALESTINA (KNRP Indonesia) for supporting Hamas, a group linked to terrorism. This means U.S. people and businesses can’t deal with KNRP or their assets starting March 12, 2026. If you have money or property tied to them, it’s frozen and off-limits!

2026-05225 — Notice of OFAC Sanctions Actions

The U.S. Treasury’s OFAC just blocked the property of Luis Enrique Barragan Chavez and added him to a special sanctions list because of his ties to illegal drug trade and terrorism. This means Americans can’t do business with him, and any money or property he has under U.S. control is frozen. These actions took effect on August 14, 2025, signaling serious financial consequences for those involved.

2026-05114 — Notice of OFAC Sanctions Action

The U.S. Treasury’s OFAC just added new people to its blacklist, blocking their property and stopping Americans from doing business with them. This includes individuals linked to serious threats like weapons of mass destruction. These changes took effect on March 12, 2026, and could impact money and transactions involving these folks.

2026-04681 — Notice of OFAC Sanctions Actions

The U.S. Treasury’s OFAC just took Arctic Voyager Incorporated and its oil tanker, Kiara M, off the sanctions list, meaning their assets are no longer blocked. This change happened on March 4, 2026, freeing them up to do business again without restrictions. If you had money or deals tied to them, this update could open new doors starting now!

2026-04652 — Notice of OFAC Sanctions Action

The U.S. Treasury’s OFAC just blocked the property of Saw San Aung from Burma for leading a banned group and for cyber crimes. This means Americans can’t do business with him, and any money or property he has under U.S. control is frozen. The action took effect on November 12, 2025, so watch out for these new rules if you’re dealing with Burma-related entities!

Previous: 2025-23592 — Submission for Office of Management and Budget Review; Office of Refugee Resettlement Cash and Medical Assistance Program Quarterly Report on Expenditures and Obligations (ORR-2)

The Office of Refugee Resettlement wants to keep collecting quarterly reports from states about how they spend money on refugee cash and medical help for three more years, with a few small updates to the form. This helps make sure the right amount of money is available to support refugees and unaccompanied minors. If you have thoughts, you can share them by January 21, 2026!

Next: 2025-23594 — Center for Scientific Review; Amended Notice of Meeting

The Brain Injury and Neurovascular Pathologies Study Section meeting at the NIH was originally set for two days but is now shortened to just one day on December 18, 2025. This change affects researchers and staff involved in the meeting, which remains closed to the public. No money changes are involved, but the timing is tighter, so everyone needs to adjust their plans accordingly.