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

SignedJune 15, 2022
Memorandum·Joe Biden·Foreign Aid
Why This Matters

This memorandum delegates authority to the Secretary of State to manage the drawdown of up to $350 million in defense resources for Ukraine.

This action enhances U.S. military support for Ukraine amid ongoing conflict.
Ukrainian military forces and defense sectors are the most directly affected by this assistance.
Summary

1. Delegates authority to the Secretary of State for military assistance to Ukraine. 2. Allows for the drawdown of $350 million in defense articles and services. 3. Enables military education and training support for Ukraine.

Who is affected?

Ukrainian military forces and defense sectors are the most directly affected by this assistance.

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Memorandum of June 15, 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 $350 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. 2022-13745

Filed 6-23-22; 11:15 am]

Billing code 4710-10-P

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