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

SignedJanuary 19, 2023

Memorandum·Joe Biden·Foreign Aid

Why This Matters

This memorandum delegates authority to the Secretary of State to direct the drawdown of up to $2.5 billion in defense articles and services 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 of this assistance are the Ukrainian military and government, as well as U.S. defense contractors involved in providing the materials.

Summary

1. Delegates authority to the Secretary of State for defense assistance to Ukraine. 2. Allows for a drawdown of up to $2.5 billion in military resources. 3. Enables military education and training as part of the assistance package.

Who is affected?

The primary beneficiaries of this assistance are the Ukrainian military and government, as well as U.S. defense contractors involved in providing the materials.

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Memorandum of January 19, 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 $2.5 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. 2023-01738

Filed 1-25-23; 8:45 am]

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