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

President Clinton designated Palestinian refugees in the Middle East as eligible for U.S. assistance under the Migration and Refugee Assistance Act of 1962, finding that such aid serves U.S. foreign policy interests. The Secretary of State was directed to notify congressional committees and publish the determination in the Federal Register.

Federal Register 59 FR 37147

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Impact dates

Jul 19, 1994
Inform appropriate congressional committees and publish in Federal Register

Key directives

Designate Palestinian refugees in the Middle East as qualifying for assistance under 22 U.S.C. 2601(b)(2)
Determine that such assistance contributes to U.S. foreign policy interests
Inform appropriate congressional committees of this determination and obligation of funds
Publish this determination in the Federal Register

Who is ordered

Secretary of State · Department of State

Timeline

Immediate

Designation of Palestinian refugees as qualifying for assistance takes effect upon signing

Near term (90d)

Congressional notification and Federal Register publication

Long term

Potential ongoing obligation of funds for refugee assistance programs

Risks & tensions

Text does not specify amount of funds or duration of assistance obligation
Vague which congressional committees are 'appropriate' — likely Foreign Relations/Affairs and Appropriations
Middle East refugee assistance historically politically sensitive but this is routine statutory determination