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

SignedJuly 1, 2022
Memorandum·Joe Biden·Foreign Assistance
Why This Matters

This memorandum delegates authority to the Secretary of State to direct the drawdown of up to $50 million in defense articles and services to assist Ukraine.

This action enhances U.S. military support for Ukraine amid ongoing conflicts.
Ukrainian military forces and U.S. defense contractors are most affected by this assistance.
Summary

1. Delegates authority to the Secretary of State under the Foreign Assistance Act. 2. Allows for the drawdown of up to $50 million in defense resources. 3. Supports military education and training for Ukraine.

Who is affected?

Ukrainian military forces and U.S. defense contractors are most affected by this assistance.

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Memorandum of July 1, 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 $50 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. 2022-14816

Filed 7-8-22; 8:45 am]

Billing code 4710-10-P

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