Presidential Actions

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

SignedApril 13, 2022
Memorandum·Joe Biden·Foreign Aid
Why This Matters

This memorandum delegates authority to the Secretary of State to direct the drawdown of up to $800 million in defense articles and services to assist Ukraine.

The order facilitates significant military support to Ukraine amid ongoing conflict.
Ukraine is the primary beneficiary of this military assistance.
Summary

1. Delegates authority to the Secretary of State for military assistance. 2. Allows for the drawdown of up to $800 million in defense resources. 3. Supports Ukraine in its defense efforts.

Who is affected?

Ukraine is the primary beneficiary of this military assistance.

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Memorandum of April 13, 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. 2022-08536

Filed 4-19-22; 8:45 am]

Billing code 4710-10-P

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