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

SignedJanuary 6, 2023
Memorandum·Joe Biden·Foreign Assistance
Why This Matters

This memorandum delegates authority to the Secretary of State to direct the drawdown of up to $2.85 billion in defense resources to assist Ukraine.

This action is intended to bolster Ukraine's defense capabilities amid ongoing conflicts.
The primary beneficiaries of this assistance are the Ukrainian military and government.
Summary

1. Delegates authority to the Secretary of State for defense resource drawdown. 2. Allows up to $2.85 billion in military assistance to Ukraine. 3. Enables necessary determinations for directing the drawdown.

Who is affected?

The primary beneficiaries of this assistance are the Ukrainian military and government.

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Memorandum of January 6, 2023

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 $2.85 billion 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. 2023-00985

Filed 1-17-23; 8:45 am]

Billing code 4710-10-P

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