Executive Order 14142: Taking Additional Steps With Respect to the Situation in Syria
President: Joseph R. Biden Jr.
Updated Syria sanctions after the fall of the Assad government, broadening accountability criteria while preserving humanitarian and stabilization flexibility.
Status: Superseded. Is Executive Order 14142 still in effect? No. Executive Order 14142 was superseded. See Executive Order 14312: Providing for the Revocation of Syria Sanctions.
What does Executive Order 14142 do?
Treasury and State applied the revised Syria designation criteria, with Treasury administering licenses and changes to its sanctions program.
Before and after
Before the order
Several executive orders and regulations supported broad Syria sanctions tied to the Assad regime and the long-running national emergency.
After the order
EO 14312 terminated the broad Syria emergency and revoked six foundational orders effective July 1, 2025, while further amending EO 13894 as amended by EO 14142 to retain targeted accountability sanctions.
Who had to do what
| Agency / office | Action | Timing / position |
|---|---|---|
| Treasury and State | Apply amended designation criteria | As determined |
| OFAC | Update regulations, licenses and designations | Ongoing |
What happened next
EO 14142 signed.
EO 14142 amended Syria authorities.
EO 14312 restructured and removed broad Syria sanctions.
Termination took effect.
Legal and source detail
How it works legally
IEEPA, the National Emergencies Act, sanctions statutes, due process and OFAC licenses govern current effect. Earlier accrued penalties and pending proceedings were preserved.
Sources by type
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Primary and official sources
Orders, laws, court records and official implementation material.
- OFAC — Syria sanctions update (opens in a new tab) Official record
How we checked this
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