; and (3) in subsection (e)(1)— (A) by striking (1) and inserting (1)(A) ; and (B) by adding at the end the following: (B) Subject to the availability of funds appropriated for this purpose, such assistance shall be provided for a minimum of 12 months beginning with the first month in which such refugee entered the United States. . (b) Effective date The amendments made by subsection (a) shall become effective on the earlier of— (1) the first day of the first fiscal year that begins after the date of the enactment of this Act; or (2) the date on which a final rule is promulgated to implement this section. (c) Rule of construction The 12-month specification contained in the amendments made by subsection (a) is a minimum standard for the provision of services to the refugee community. No part of this Act shall be interpreted as limiting or reducing assistance already provided for a period longer than 12 months.