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

SignedMarch 20, 2023
Memorandum·Joe Biden·Foreign Aid
Why This Matters

This memorandum delegates authority to the Secretary of State to draw down up to $350 million in defense articles and services to assist Ukraine.

This action enhances U.S. military support for Ukraine amid ongoing conflicts.
The primary beneficiaries are the Ukrainian military and government, which will receive additional defense resources.
Summary

1. Delegates authority to the Secretary of State for military assistance to Ukraine. 2. Allows for a drawdown of up to $350 million in defense articles and services. 3. Enables military education and training support as part of the assistance package.

Who is affected?

The primary beneficiaries are the Ukrainian military and government, which will receive additional defense resources.

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Memorandum of March 20, 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 $350 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. 2023-06671

Filed 3-28-23; 11:15 am]

Billing code 4710-10-P

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