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

SignedOctober 14, 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 $725 million in defense resources to assist Ukraine.

This action enhances U.S. support for Ukraine amid ongoing conflicts, potentially affecting the balance of power in the region.
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 drawdown. 2. Allows for up to $725 million in military assistance to Ukraine. 3. Enables necessary determinations for executing the drawdown.

Who is affected?

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

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Memorandum of October 14, 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 $725 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. 2022-23260

Filed 10-21-22; 11:15 am]

Billing code 4710-10-P

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