White House publishes implementing document for the Lindsey O. Graham Sanctioning Russia and Iran Act of 2026

President continues national emergency with respect to Sudan

White House continues national emergency with respect to the Democratic Republic of the Congo

The White House issued a notice continuing the national emergency with respect to the Democratic Republic of the Congo. The notice does not state which sanctions measures or authorities the continuation keeps in place, nor any change to them.

OFAC issues final rule adding Cuba sanctions regulations under May 1, 2026 executive order

OFAC is issuing a final rule adding regulations to implement a May 1, 2026 Cuba-related Executive order, effective September 30, 2026. OFAC states it intends to supplement these regulations with a more comprehensive set, which may include additional interpretive guidance and definitions, general licenses and other regulatory provisions. The rule does not state the specific Cuba-related measures, entities or products covered.

OFAC final rule amends Iranian Transactions and Sanctions Regulations

OFAC is adopting a final rule amending the Iranian Transactions and Sanctions Regulations to implement certain provisions of a January 10, 2020 Iran-related Executive order, effective September 30, 2026. The amendment also revises an existing definition and an existing exemption and incorporates two exemptions from that Executive order. The rule does not state which provisions, definition, exemption or Executive order number are involved.

BIS issues temporary final rule on polysilicon stockpiling under Proclamation 11052

BIS issued a temporary final rule, effective September 22, 2026 through December 3, 2026, setting the criteria and process it will use to monitor existing companies for evidence of stockpiling polysilicon and polysilicon derivatives ahead of import adjustments effective December 4, 2026 under Proclamation 11052. The rule limits a newly established importer's ability to stockpile, imposes import limitations on new importers that register with CBP on or after August 6, 2026, and subjects companies found to be stockpiling to an import prohibition if necessary. It also establishes the process for such companies to obtain a waiver from any import prohibitions imposed under the rule.

Declaring a National Emergency To Secure the United States Bulk-Power System