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

SignedMarch 16, 2022
Memorandum·Joe Biden·Foreign Assistance
Why This Matters

This memorandum delegates authority to the Secretary of State to manage the drawdown of up to $800 million in defense resources to assist Ukraine.

This action enhances U.S. military support for Ukraine amid ongoing conflicts.
The primary beneficiaries are the Ukrainian military and government, which will receive increased defense support.
Summary

1. Delegates authority to the Secretary of State for defense resource management. 2. Allows for the drawdown of up to $800 million in defense articles and services. 3. Supports military education and training for Ukraine.

Who is affected?

The primary beneficiaries are the Ukrainian military and government, which will receive increased defense support.

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Memorandum of March 16, 2022

Delegation of Authority Under Section 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 621 of the Foreign Assistance Act of 1961 (FAA), I hereby delegate to the Secretary of State the authority under section 506(a)(1) of the FAA to direct the drawdown of up to an aggregate value of $800 million in defense articles and services of the Department of Defense, and military education and training, to provide assistance to Ukraine 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. 2022-06275

Filed 3-22-22; 8:45 am]

Billing code 4710-10-P

Delegation of Authority Under Section 506(a)(1) of the Foreign Assistance Act of 1961 - PILLARS