Executive Order 13671: Taking Additional Steps to Address the National Emergency With Respect to the Conflict in the Democratic Republic of the Congo
President: Barack Obama
Expanded sanctions to armed groups, human-rights abusers, child recruiters, peace-process spoilers and illicit resource networks in the DRC.
Status: In effect.
Is Executive Order 13671 still in effect? Yes. Active DRC sanctions authority used for current designations and humanitarian licensing in 2026.
What does Executive Order 13671 do?
EO 13671 broadened the DRC emergency first declared in EO 13413. It authorized sanctions for attacks on civilians or peacekeepers, recruitment of children, obstruction of aid or peace processes, and support for designated actors, including through illicit natural-resource trade. OFAC continues to use the program and issued new designations and a humanitarian-related general license in 2026.
Before and after
Before the order
EO 13413 addressed the conflict but had narrower designation criteria.
After the order
Treasury could reach a broader range of violent actors, resource networks and supporters.
Who had to do what
| Agency / office | Action | Timing / position |
|---|---|---|
| Treasury OFAC | Designate persons issue licenses and enforce | Continuing |
| US persons | Block and report covered property | Continuing |
| Humanitarian actors | Use applicable licenses and exemptions | Continuing |
What happened next
EO 13671 expanded the emergency.
Legal and source detail
How it works legally
IEEPA, the National Emergencies Act, EO 13413, EO 13671 and 31 CFR part 547 govern the program. UN measures provide additional context.
Sources by type
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Primary and official sources
Orders, laws, court records and official implementation material.
- Treasury OFAC — DRC sanctions (opens in a new tab) Official record
- eCFR — 31 CFR part 547 (opens in a new tab) Official record
How we checked this
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