Executive Order 13884: Blocking Property of the Government of Venezuela
President: Donald J. Trump
Blocked property of the Government of Venezuela within U.S. jurisdiction, subject to Treasury licenses and exceptions, and authorized measures against people materially supporting it.
Status: In effect. Is Executive Order 13884 still in effect? Yes, subject to OFAC licenses and exemptions. OFAC continues to administer the Venezuela sanctions framework under Executive Order 13884. General licenses authorize specified otherwise prohibited transactions; they do not repeal the order or remove all blocking restrictions. See OFAC Venezuela-related sanctions (opens in a new tab); OFAC newly added FAQs (opens in a new tab).
What does Executive Order 13884 do?
EO 13884 blocked property in which the Venezuelan government had an interest and authorized sanctions against persons providing material support, subject to Treasury licenses and exceptions.
Later evidence reviewed September 24, 2026: OFAC issued Venezuela General License 31B authorizing specified transactions involving the IV National Assembly under the sanctions framework that includes EO 13884. The authorization is limited to its terms. OFAC Venezuela licensing guidance.
Before and after
Before the order
Earlier Venezuela orders targeted designated persons under a narrower blocking framework.
After the order
OFAC issued Venezuela General License 31B authorizing specified transactions involving the IV National Assembly under the sanctions framework that includes EO 13884. The authorization is limited to its terms.
Who had to do what
| Agency / official | What the signed order directed | Deadline / timing |
|---|---|---|
| Secretary of the Treasury | In consultation with State, determine additional blocked supporters or controlled entities; implement sanctions using IEEPA powers, including regulations and permissible redelegation. | No separate deadline specified. |
| Secretary of State | Consult on Treasury determinations and implementation; implement the entry suspension and decide United States-interest exceptions after required consultation. | No separate deadline specified. |
| Secretary of Homeland Security | Consult with State on entry admissibility and inadmissibility. | No separate deadline specified. |
| Attorney General | May recommend entry exceptions serving important law-enforcement objectives. | When an exception is considered. |
| All departments and agencies | Take appropriate measures within their authority to implement the order. | Order effective at 9 a.m. EDT on August 5, 2019. |
Source: Signed Federal Register text.
What happened next
EO 13884 signed; its Federal Register publication followed.
OFAC issued Venezuela General License 31B authorizing specified transactions involving the IV National Assembly under the sanctions framework that includes EO 13884. The authorization is limited to its terms.
Legal and source detail
How it works legally
The Federal Register record identifies EO 13884, its title and signing date. OFAC issued Venezuela General License 31B authorizing specified transactions involving the IV National Assembly under the sanctions framework that includes EO 13884. The authorization is limited to its terms. The linked source supports this particular later event; it does not establish every present legal or operational effect.
Sources by type
If a source is unavailable, first check the cited publisher or another official repository. The cited publisher remains the authority.
Primary and official sources
Orders, laws, court records and official implementation material.
- OFAC Venezuela licensing guidance (opens in a new tab) Official record
How we checked this
Last checked against the sources above on September 24, 2026. How we research →