Determination To Authorize the Furnishing of Emergency Military Assistance to the Dominican Republic Under the Foreign Assistance Act of 1961

President Clinton authorized emergency military assistance of up to $15 million in defense articles from Defense Department stocks and military education/training to the Dominican Republic under Section 506(a)(1) of the Foreign Assistance Act of 1961, finding an unforeseen emergency that could not be met under other authorities. The Secretary of State was directed to report this to Congress and arrange Federal Register publication.

Federal Register 59 FR 37149

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Impact dates

Date TBD
Secretary of State report to Congress
Jul 20, 1994
Federal Register publication arranged

Key directives

Authorize furnishing of up to $15 million in defense articles from DoD stocks to Dominican Republic
Provide military education and training to Dominican Republic
Secretary of State to report determination to Congress
Secretary of State to arrange Federal Register publication

Who is ordered

Timeline

Immediate

Determination signed and effective July 15, 1994
Authorization to furnish up to $15 million in defense articles and military training

Near term (90d)

Secretary of State to report determination to Congress
Federal Register publication arranged (completed July 20, 1994)

Long term

Potential follow-on military assistance or training programs
Precedent for future Section 506 emergency determinations for Caribbean nations

Risks & tensions

No explicit congressional pre-notification or waiting period specified—raises tension with War Powers/notification norms though Section 506 allows emergency bypass
Vague definition of 'unforeseen emergency' in Dominican Republic context—document does not specify nature of emergency (could be narcotics, instability, other security threat)
$15 million cap creates pressure if emergency requirements exceed authorized amount