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

SignedMarch 3, 2023
Memorandum·Joe Biden·Foreign Aid
Why This Matters

This memorandum delegates authority to the Secretary of State to draw down up to $400 million in defense resources to assist Ukraine.

The order enables the U.S. to provide significant military support to Ukraine amidst ongoing conflict.
Ukrainian military forces and the U.S. Department of Defense are most affected by this order.
Summary

1. Delegates authority to the Secretary of State for defense resource drawdown. 2. Allows for up to $400 million in military assistance to Ukraine. 3. Enables the provision of defense articles, services, and training.

Who is affected?

Ukrainian military forces and the U.S. Department of Defense are most affected by this order.

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Memorandum of March 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 $400 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. 2023-05219

Filed 3-10-23; 8:45 am]

Billing code 4710-10-P

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