💰Notice on Updated Civil Penalties for National Security Investments
Notice on Penalty Inflation Adjustments for Civil Monetary Penalties for Violations of Provisions Pertaining to U.S. Investments in Certain National Security Technologies and Products in Countries of Concern
Summary
The Department of the Treasury's Office of Investment Security is giving notice of its updated maximum civil monetary penalties in connection with the Outbound Investment Security Program. These amounts are effective through January 14, 2026. These figures represent an annual adjustment for inflation. The updated figures and notification are required by the Federal Civil Penalties Inflation Adjustment Act of 1990, as amended by the Federal Civil Penalties Inflation Adjustment Act Improvements Act of 2015.
Agencies
- Treasury Department
- Investment Security Office
Business Impact
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The updated civil monetary penalties for violation of U.S. investment regulations, increased to a maximum of $377,700, directly impact compliance costs for businesses involved with foreign investments in sensitive technologies. This necessitates adherence to regulations to avoid hefty penalties, affecting financial planning and risk management.