Presidential Actions

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

SignedFebruary 3, 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 $425 million in defense resources to assist Ukraine.

The order enables the U.S. to provide significant military support to Ukraine amid ongoing conflicts.
U.S. military and Ukrainian forces are most affected as they will receive enhanced resources and training.
Summary

1. Delegates authority to the Secretary of State for military assistance to Ukraine. 2. Allows for the drawdown of up to $425 million in defense articles and services. 3. Enables military education and training as part of the assistance package.

Who is affected?

U.S. military and Ukrainian forces are most affected as they will receive enhanced resources and training.

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Memorandum of February 3, 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 $425 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. 2023-03259

Filed 2-13-23; 11:15 am]

Billing code 4710-10-P

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