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EO 14209
Pausing Foreign Corrupt Practices Act Enforcement To Further American Economic and National Security
ActiveSigned February 10, 2025
Foreign AffairsGlobal ReachWhite Collar Defense and InvestigationsCorporateEnergy and InfrastructureAerospace, Defense & Government Services
2 drafts have already been written about this order
- Client Alert / Memo · Sep 26, 2026 Executive Order Pauses New FCPA Investigations Pending DOJ Review (Client Alert / Memo)
- Blog Post · Sep 26, 2026 The FCPA Pause: What a 180-Day Enforcement Review Means for Global Business (Blog Post)
Summary
This EO directs the AG to review policies governing the investigations and enforcement actions under the FCPA for a period of 180 days. This review shall include a pause of any new investigations. The AG may extend this for an additional 180 days if deemed appropriate.
Agencies Impacted
- DOJ
Timeline
180 days.
Deliverable
None.
Legal Challenges
No known legal challenges.