The GRACE Act (Guaranteed Refugee Admission Ceiling Enhancement Act) amends federal immigration law to establish a minimum annual floor of 125,000 refugees for U.S. admission, unless the President makes a formal determination before each fiscal year. If the President fails to issue a determination, the 125,000 minimum applies automatically. The bill also allows for additional refugees through private and community sponsorship programs that provide their own support services. The legislation affects the Department of State, Department of Homeland Security, and ultimately refugee populations seeking resettlement, particularly those identified by the United Nations High Commissioner for Refugees. To ensure accountability, the bill requires the President to submit detailed quarterly reports to Congress and the public tracking refugee admissions progress, processing timelines, security screening, and detailed metrics about interview operations—with additional reporting required if admissions fall below 25 percent of authorized levels in any quarter. No new funding is specified in the bill; it functions as a mandate for existing agencies to prioritize and track refugee admissions at defined levels.
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