Last Updated: January 19, 2026

Program information

Authority

US

Program

Executive Order 12938 of November 1994 Proliferation of Weapons of Mass Destruction

Target State

Non-Proliferation

Measures

Blocking Property, Suspending Entry

Official Information

Through Executive Order 12938 of November 1994, President Clinton declared a national emergency with respect to the proliferation of nuclear, biological and chemical weapons and the means of delivering them. E.O. 12938 prohibits the importation of goods, technology, or services produced or provided by foreign persons that the Secretary of State has...

Additional Details

SDN

Program URL

https://2009-2017.state.gov/t/isn/c15233.htm