Presidential Actions

Delegation of Authorities Under Sections 552(c)(2) and 506(a)(1) of the Foreign Assistance Act of 1961

SignedSeptember 7, 2021
Memorandum·Joe Biden·Foreign Assistance
Why This Matters

This order delegates authority to the Secretary of State to provide up to $25 million in commodities and services and up to $22 million in defense articles to the Lebanese Armed Forces.

This assistance aims to bolster the capabilities of the Lebanese Armed Forces amidst ongoing challenges in the region.
The Lebanese Armed Forces and the local population relying on their stability and security are most affected by this assistance.
Summary

1. Delegates authority to the Secretary of State for drawdown of funds and resources. 2. Allows for up to $25 million in commodities and services for Lebanon. 3. Enables up to $22 million in defense articles and services from the Department of Defense.

Who is affected?

The Lebanese Armed Forces and the local population relying on their stability and security are most affected by this assistance.

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Memorandum of September 7, 2021

Delegation of Authorities Under Sections 552(c)(2) and 506(a)(1) of the Foreign Assistance Act of 1961

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 552(c)(2) of the Foreign Assistance Act of 1961 to direct the drawdown of up to $25 million in commodities and services from the inventory and resources of any agency of the United States Government to provide immediate assistance to the Lebanese Armed Forces. I also hereby delegate to the Secretary of State the authority under section 506(a)(1) of the Foreign Assistance Act of 1961 to direct the drawdown of up to $22 million in defense articles and services from the Department of Defense to provide immediate assistance to the Lebanese Armed Forces. The Secretary of State is authorized to make the appropriate congressional notification and determination required under each section to direct such a drawdown.

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

[FR Doc. 2021-19932

Filed 9-13-21; 8:45 am]

Billing code 4710-10-P

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