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This determination sets the maximum number of refugees to be admitted to the United States during fiscal year 2026. It establishes admission ceilings and allocations by region, directly affecting refugee resettlement organizations and individuals seeking asylum. The decision impacts humanitarian admissions policy and the number of vulnerable populations allowed entry to the country.
President Trump signed a sequestration order on May 30, 2025, invoking Section 251A of the Balanced Budget and Emergency Deficit Control Act to mandate automatic spending cuts across federal programs. The order requires across-the-board reductions to non-exempt federal spending for fiscal year 2026. This action directly impacts federal employees, benefit recipients, contractors, and agencies through reduced funding and potential service disruptions.