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Presidential Determination

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

President Clinton authorized transferring up to $20 million from the U.S. Emergency Refugee and Migration Assistance Fund to address urgent refugee needs from the Kosovo crisis, including resettlement in the United States and support for international and nongovernmental organizations. The determination directs the Secretary of State to notify Congress and publish the determination in the Federal Register.

Federal Register Open PDF 64 FR 24501

Impact dates

  1. Funds made available for urgent and unexpected needs

Key directives

  • Transfer up to $20 million from U.S. Emergency Refugee and Migration Assistance Fund
  • Provide refuge in the United States to refugees fleeing Kosovo crisis
  • Use funds for refugees, displaced persons, victims of conflict, and persons at risk
  • Provide contributions to international and nongovernmental organizations as appropriate
  • Inform appropriate congressional committees of determination and fund use
  • Arrange for publication in Federal Register

Who is ordered

Timeline

Immediate

  • $20 million made available from Emergency Refugee and Migration Assistance Fund
  • Refugee resettlement program for Kosovo crisis activated

Near term (90d)

  • Funds disbursed to meet urgent and unexpected needs
  • Contributions to international and nongovernmental organizations

Long term

  • Ongoing refugee resettlement and assistance for Kosovo crisis victims

Risks & tensions

  • Unclear whether $20 million cap is sufficient for scale of Kosovo crisis displacement
  • Congressional notification requirement suggests potential oversight friction if funds insufficient or program expands
Presidential Determination: Determination Pursuant to Section 2(c)(1) of the Migration and Refugee Assistance Act of 1962, as Amended · Executive Orders