Determination Pursuant to Section 2(c)(1) of the Migration and Refugee Assistance Act of 1962, as Amended

President Bush authorized the transfer of up to $34.7 million from the U.S. Emergency Refugee and Migration Assistance Fund to address urgent humanitarian needs in the West Bank and Gaza, and to support refugee repatriation to Burundi and the Democratic Republic of the Congo. The Secretary of State is directed to notify Congress and arrange for Federal Register publication.

Federal Register Open PDF 70 FR 25457

Key directives

Determine that up to $34.7 million from U.S. Emergency Refugee and Migration Assistance Fund is in the national interest
Funds to support unexpected urgent humanitarian needs in West Bank and Gaza
Funds to support refugee repatriation to Burundi and Democratic Republic of the Congo
Funds may be used for contributions to international, governmental, and nongovernmental organizations
Funds may be used for administrative expenses of Bureau of Population, Refugees, and Migration
Secretary of State to inform appropriate congressional committees of determination and obligation of funds
Secretary of State to arrange for Federal Register publication

Who is ordered

Secretary of State · Department of State

Timeline

Immediate

Determination takes effect upon signing
Secretary of State to notify congressional committees
Funds become available for obligation

Near term (90d)

Humanitarian assistance disbursement to West Bank and Gaza
Refugee repatriation operations to Burundi and DRC

Long term

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Risks & tensions

West Bank and Gaza funding during Second Intifada period carried political sensitivities
No explicit deadline for fund obligation or expenditure; timeline for assistance delivery unclear
Burundi and DRC repatriation occurred in fragile post-conflict contexts with security risks