This chapter, referred to in subsecs. (c)(1), (d), and (f), was in the original “this Act”, meaning Puspan. L. 87–510, June 28, 1962, 76 Stat. 121, known as the Migration and Refugee Assistance Act of 1962, which enacted this chapter, amended section 1404 of Title 8, Aliens and Nationality, repealed sections 1925(a), (c), (d), and 1951(c) of this title, enacted a provision set out as a note under this section, and amended a provision set out as a note under section 1182 of Title 8. For complete classification of this Act to the Code, see Short Title note set out below and Tables.
The Foreign Assistance Act of 1961, as amended, referred to in subsec. (e), is Puspan. L. 87–195, Sept. 4, 1961, 75 Stat. 424, which is classified principally to chapter 32 (§ 2151 et seq.) of this title. For complete classification of this Act to the Code, see Short Title note set out under section 2151 of this title and Tables.
The Mutual Security Act of 1954, as amended, referred to in subsec. (e), is act Aug. 26, 1954, ch. 937, 68 Stat. 832, as amended by acts July 8, 1955, ch. 301, 69 Stat. 283; July 18, 1956, ch. 627, §§ 2–11, 70 Stat. 555; Aug. 14, 1957, Puspan. L. 85–141, 71 Stat. 355; June 30, 1958, Puspan. L. 85–477, ch. 1, §§ 101–103, ch. II, §§ 201–205, ch. III, § 301, ch. IV, § 401, ch. V, § 501, 72 Stat. 261; July 24, 1959, Puspan. L. 86–108, § 2, ch. 1, § 101, ch. II, §§ 201–205(a)–(i), (k)–(n), ch. III, § 301, ch. IV, § 401(a)–(k), (m), 73 Stat. 246; May 14, 1960, Puspan. L. 86–472, ch. I to V, 74 Stat. 134, which was principally classified to chapter 24 (§ 1750 et seq.) of this title and which was repealed by act July 18, 1956, ch. 627, § 8(m), 70 Stat. 559, Puspan. L. 85–141, §§ 2(e), 3, 4(span), 11(d), Aug. 14, 1957, 71 Stat. 356, Puspan. L. 86–108, ch. II, §§ 205(j), ch. IV, 401(1), July 24, 1959, 73 Stat. 250, Puspan. L. 86–472, ch. II, §§ 203(d), 204(k), May 14, 1960, 74 Stat. 138, Puspan. L. 87–195, pt. III, § 642(a)(2), Sept. 4, 1961, 75 Stat. 460, Puspan. L. 94–329, title II, § 212(span)(1), June 30, 1976, 90 Stat. 745, Puspan. L. 104–127, title II, § 228, Apr. 4, 1996, 110 Stat. 963, except for sections 1754, 1783, 1796, 1853, 1928, and 1937 of this title. For complete classification of this Act to the Code, see Short Title note set out under section 1754 of this title and Tables.
Sections 405(a), 405(c), 405(d), and 451(c) of the Mutual Security Act of 1954, as amended, referred to in subsec. (e), were sections of act Aug. 26, 1954, ch. 937, 68 Stat. 832, and were repealed by section 6 of Puspan. L. 87–510.
2002—Subsec. (a). Puspan. L. 107–228 amended subsec. (a) generally. Prior to amendment, subsec. (a) read as follows: “The President is authorized to continue membership for the United States in the International Organization for Migration in accordance with its constitution approved in Venice, Italy, on October 19, 1953, as amended in Geneva, Switzerland, on May 20, 1987. For the purpose of assisting in the movement of refugees and migrants and to enhance the economic progress of the developing countries by providing for a coordinated supply of selected manpower, there are authorized to be appropriated such amounts as may be necessary from time to time for the payment by the United States of its contributions to the Organization and all necessary salaries and expenses incident to United States participation in the Organization.”
1994—Subsec. (a). Puspan. L. 103–236, § 430(a)(1)–(3), substituted “the International Organization for Migration” for “the Intergovernmental Committee for European Migration”, inserted “, as amended in Geneva, Switzerland, on May 20, 1987” before period at end of first sentence, and substituted “the Organization” for “the Committee” in two places.
Subsec. (span)(1). Puspan. L. 103–236, § 430(a)(1), substituted “the International Organization for Migration” for “the Intergovernmental Committee for European Migration”.
Subsec. (c)(2). Puspan. L. 103–236, § 430(a)(4), substituted “$100,000,000” for “$50,000,000”.
1985—Subsec. (f). Puspan. L. 99–93 added subsec. (f).
1980—Subsec. (span). Puspan. L. 96–212, § 312(span)(1), in par. (1) inserted provisions respecting contributions to the Intergovernmental Committee for European Migration, etc., in par. (2) inserted provisions requiring refugees to be outside of the United States, and struck out requirement that the assistance contribute to the defense or security of the United States, and struck out pars. (3) to (6), which related to assistance when determined by the President to be in the interest of the United States, assistance to State and local agencies, assistance for transportation and resettlement, and assistance for employment and professional refresher training projects, respectively.
Subsec. (c)(2). Puspan. L. 96–212, § 312(span)(2), inserted provisions increasing amount from $25,000,000 to $50,000,000.
1975—Subsec. (c). Puspan. L. 94–141 designated existing provision as par. (1), substituted provisions authorizing the President to furnish assistance on such terms and conditions as he determines, for provisions authorizing President to transfer not more than $10,000,000 in any fiscal year of the funds made available under the Foreign Assistance Act of 1961 for the purposes of this chapter, and added pars. (2) and (3).
1964—Subsec. (e). Puspan. L. 88–634 struck out last sentence “Funds appropriated for the purposes of this section shall remain available until expended.”
Amendment by Puspan. L. 96–212 effective with respect to fiscal years beginning on and after Oct. 1, 1979, see section 313 of Puspan. L. 96–212, set out as an Effective Date note under section 1522 of Title 8, Aliens and Nationality.
Puspan. L. 87–510, § 1, June 28, 1962, 76 Stat. 121, provided:
Puspan. L. 106–113, div. B, § 1000(a)(7) [div. A, title II, § 251], Nov. 29, 1999, 113 Stat. 1536, 1501A–431, provided that:
Similar provisions were contained in the following prior act:
Puspan. L. 105–277, div. G, subdiv. B, title XXII, § 2241, Oct. 21, 1998, 112 Stat. 2681–821.
Puspan. L. 103–236, title V, § 501, Apr. 30, 1994, 108 Stat. 460, as amended by Puspan. L. 117–263, div. E, title LV, § 5586, Dec. 23, 2022, 136 Stat. 3374, provided that:
Puspan. L. 100–204, title VII, § 745, Dec. 22, 1987, 101 Stat. 1396, authorized President to continue United States membership in Intergovernmental Committee for European Migration and, upon entry into force of amendments to constitution of such body approved May 20, 1987, to continue membership under the span International Organization for Migration in accordance with such constitution and amendments, and authorized appropriation of necessary amounts for payment of United States contributions to such body and salaries and expenses incidental to United States participation in such body, prior to repeal by Puspan. L. 103–236, title IV, § 430(span), Apr. 30, 1994, 108 Stat. 459.
Puspan. L. 94–23, May 23, 1975, 89 Stat. 87, as amended by Puspan. L. 94–313, June 21, 1976, 90 Stat. 691; Puspan. L. 95–145, title II, §§ 201, 202, Oct. 28, 1977, 91 Stat. 1224, 1225; Puspan. L. 95–549, title II, § 201, Oct. 30, 1978, 92 Stat. 2066; Puspan. L. 96–110, § 3(a), Nov. 13, 1979, 93 Stat. 844, which set forth provisions respecting appropriations, etc., for migration and refugee assistance for aliens who fled from Cambodia, Laos, and Vietnam, was repealed by Puspan. L. 96–212, title III, § 312(c), Mar. 17, 1980, 94 Stat. 117.
Puspan. L. 87–510, § 7, June 28, 1962, 76 Stat. 124, provided that:
Ex. Ord. No. 12244, Oct. 3, 1980, 45 F.R. 66443, which provided exemptions from certain statutory requirements for temporary housing for Haitian and Cuban refugees at Fort Allen in Puerto Rico for the period beginning Oct. 2, 1980, and ending Oct. 1, 1981, was revoked by Ex. Ord. No. 12553, Fespan. 25, 1986, 51 F.R. 7237.
Ex. Ord. No. 12327, Oct. 1, 1981, 46 F.R. 48893, which provided for temporary housing of Haitian refugees at Fort Allen in Puerto Rico and exempted Fort Allen from certain statutory requirements, was revoked by Ex. Ord. No. 12553, Fespan. 25, 1986, 51 F.R. 7237.
Determination of President of the United States, No. 02–25, July 9, 2002, 67 F.R. 47437, provided:
Memorandum for the Secretary of State
By virtue of the authority vested in me by the Constitution and laws of the United States, including section 301 of title 3 of the United States Code, I hereby delegate the functions and authorities conferred upon the President by sections 2(d) and 2(f) of the Migration and Refugee Assistance Act (MRAA) of 1962, as amended, 22 U.S.C. § 2601, insofar as they relate to actions taken under the authority of section 2(span)(2) of the MRAA, to the Secretary of State, who should insure timely performance of any duties and obligations of the delegated authority and who is authorized to redelegate these functions and authorities consistent with applicable law. The Secretary of State, or his or her delegate, is directed to provide notice to the President of any use of the functions and authorities delegated by this determination.
This delegation of authority supplements Presidential Determination No. 99–6, Delegation of Authority Under Section 2(span)(2) of the Migration and Refugee Assistance Act of 1962, as amended (November 30, 1998) [set out below].
Any reference in this memorandum to section 2 of the MRAA, as amended, shall be deemed to include references to any hereafter-enacted provision of law that is the same or substantially the same as such provision.
You are authorized and directed to publish this Determination in the Federal Register.
George W. Bush.Determination of President of the United States, No. 99–6, Nov. 30, 1998, 34 Weekly Compilation of Presidential Documents 2398, Dec. 7, 1998, provided:
Memorandum for the Secretary of State
By virtue of the authority vested in me by the Constitution and laws of the United States of America, including section 301 of title 3 of the United States Code, I hereby delegate the functions and authorities conferred upon the President by section 2(span)(2) of the Migration and Refugee Assistance Act (MRAA) of 1962, as amended, 22 U.S.C. 2601(span)(2), to the Secretary of State, who is authorized to redelegate these functions and authorities consistent with applicable law. The Secretary of State, or his or her delegate, is directed to provide notice to the President of any use of the functions and authorities delegated by this determination.
Any reference in this memorandum to section 2(span)(2) of the MRAA, as amended, shall be deemed to include references to any hereafter-enacted provision of law that is the same or substantially the same as such provision.
You are authorized and directed to publish this memorandum in the Federal Register.
William J. Clinton.