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Presidential Determination

Determination to Make Available Assistance for Sudan

President Bush determined that $20 million in International Disaster and Famine Assistance funds should be made available for Sudan, citing national interest and counterterrorism goals. The Secretary of State was directed to report this to Congress and arrange Federal Register publication.

Federal Register Open PDF 69 FR 58791

Impact dates

  1. Secretary of State to arrange Federal Register publication

  2. Secretary of State to report determination to Congress

Key directives

  • Furnish $20 million in assistance for Sudan from International Disaster and Famine Assistance funds
  • Secretary of State to report determination to Congress
  • Secretary of State to arrange for Federal Register publication

Who is ordered

Timeline

Immediate

  • Determination signed and effective
  • $20 million in assistance authorized for Sudan

Near term (90d)

  • Secretary of State to report to Congress
  • Federal Register publication arranged

Long term

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Risks & tensions

  • Vague timing for congressional reporting and publication creates implementation uncertainty
  • Counterterrorism framing of humanitarian aid may blur mission objectives
Presidential Determination: Determination to Make Available Assistance for Sudan · Executive Orders