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DetDeterminationG.W. Bush · R

Presidential Determination

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

This presidential determination authorizes the release of up to $13.5 million from the U.S. Emergency Refugee and Migration Assistance Fund to address urgent humanitarian needs stemming from the 2006 conflict in Lebanon. The funds may support international, governmental, and nongovernmental organizations, plus administrative expenses for the State Department's Bureau of Population, Refugees, and Migration.

Federal Register Open PDF 71 FR 51973

Impact dates

  1. Inform Congressional committees and arrange Federal Register publication

Key directives

  • Authorize up to $13.5 million from U.S. Emergency Refugee and Migration Assistance Fund for Lebanon conflict humanitarian needs
  • Inform appropriate Congressional committees of determination and obligation of funds
  • Arrange for Federal Register publication of memorandum

Who is ordered

Timeline

Immediate

  • Authorization of up to $13.5 million from Emergency Refugee and Migration Assistance Fund
  • Notification to appropriate Congressional committees required

Near term (90d)

  • Disbursement of funds to international, governmental, and nongovernmental organizations
  • Federal Register publication arranged

Long term

  • Humanitarian assistance delivery for Lebanon conflict victims

Risks & tensions

  • Funding amount ($13.5M) is capped as maximum, not guaranteed full expenditure—actual spending contingent on assessment of needs
  • Vague 'as appropriate' and 'as necessary' language creates discretionary latitude in fund allocation between aid organizations and administrative costs
  • No explicit deadline for Congressional notification or fund disbursement in text
Presidential Determination: Determination Pursuant to Section 2(c)(1) of the Migration and Refugee Assistance Act of 1962, as Amended · Executive Orders