Congress extended these sanctions authorizations through 2023 in P.L. 116-94.
President Obama issued E.O. 13692 to implement P.L. 113- 278 in March 2015. and Treasury issued regulations in July 2015 (31 C.F.R. Part 591). The E.O. targets (for asset blocking and visa restrictions) those involved in actions or policies undermining democratic processes or institutions; serious human rights abuses; prohibiting, limiting, or penalizing freedom of expression or peaceful assembly; and public corruption.