OFAC sanctions program
Foreign Interference in US Elections
EO 13848 authorizes sanctions on persons responsible for foreign interference in US elections. Designated parties are added to the SDN list.
Program at a glance
| Program code | ELECTIONS |
|---|---|
| Legal authority | EO 13848 (2018) |
| Scope | Election integrity |
| Designation volume | Smaller program; targeted designations |
Who and what it targets
Foreign actors responsible for election interference, including operatives, financiers, and associated entities.
Relevance to AI agents
Election-interference designations are targeted and smaller in volume but are part of the SDN list screened in every check. No special handling beyond standard screening is required.
Screening note. A counterparty program match is not always a blanket block —
the program tag tells your agent how to route the hit (hard block for terrorism/embargo,
review-required for sectoral, etc.). SanctionsAI returns the program code on every match.
Frequently asked questions
What does EO 13848 cover?
Foreign interference in US elections, including covert influence operations and related financing.
Are election-interference designations on the SDN list?
Yes. They appear with their program tag and are caught by standard SDN screening.
Compliance disclaimer. This page is educational and not legal advice.
Program scope and current general licenses must be confirmed against the live OFAC programme
page and, where relevant, by a qualified professional.
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