Delegation of Authority Under Section 506(a)(1) of the Foreign Assistance Act of 1961, as Amended

SignedNovember 7, 2020

Memorandum·Donald Trump·Foreign Assistance

Why This Matters

This memorandum delegates authority to the Secretary of State to withdraw up to $18 million in defense resources to assist the Philippines with counterterrorism efforts.

This action aims to enhance the Philippines' capabilities in combating terrorism.

The primary beneficiaries are the Philippine military and security forces involved in counterterrorism operations.

Summary

1. Delegates authority to the Secretary of State under the Foreign Assistance Act. 2. Allows for the drawdown of up to $18 million in defense articles and services. 3. Supports counterterrorism operations in the Philippines.

Who is affected?

The primary beneficiaries are the Philippine military and security forces involved in counterterrorism operations.

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Memorandum of November 7, 2020

Delegation of Authority Under Section 506(a)(1) of the Foreign Assistance Act of 1961, as Amended

Memorandum for the Secretary of State

By the authority vested in me as President by the Constitution and the laws of the United States of America, including section 301 of title 3, United States Code, I hereby delegate to the Secretary of State the authority under section 506(a)(1) of the Foreign Assistance Act of 1961, as amended (Public Law 87-195), to direct the drawdown of up to $18 million in defense articles and services of the Department of Defense, and military education and training, to provide assistance to the Philippines to support counterterrorism operations, and to make the determinations required under such section to direct such a drawdown.

You are authorized and directed to publish this memorandum in the Federal Register.

[FR Doc. 2020-25860

Filed 11-19-20; 8:45 am]

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