The GRACE Act requires the President to set a minimum annual admission goal of at least 125,000 refugees per year, with the option to admit additional refugees through community or private sponsorship programs. If the President fails to set a determination before the fiscal year begins, the 125,000 minimum automatically takes effect. The bill also requires the President to consider global refugee resettlement needs identified by the United Nations when making admission decisions and to establish regional allocation targets based on humanitarian needs. To ensure transparency and accountability, the legislation mandates that the President submit detailed quarterly reports to Congress and the public covering refugee admissions numbers, processing timelines, security clearance rates, and other operational metrics. If admissions fall below 25 percent of authorized levels in any quarter, the President must submit additional reports explaining the delays and detailing a plan to meet the annual goals.
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