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

SignedJune 13, 2023

Memorandum·Joe Biden·Foreign Aid

Why This Matters

This order delegates authority to the Secretary of State to manage the drawdown of up to $325 million in defense resources for Ukraine. It allows for the provision of military assistance and training as part of U.S. support.

The order enhances U.S. military support for Ukraine amid ongoing conflicts, potentially affecting the balance of power in the region.

U.S. military personnel and Ukrainian forces are most affected by this order due to the provision of defense articles and training.

Summary

1. Delegates authority to the Secretary of State for military assistance to Ukraine. 2. Allows for the drawdown of up to $325 million in defense articles and services. 3. Includes provisions for military education and training as part of the assistance.

Who is affected?

U.S. military personnel and Ukrainian forces are most affected by this order due to the provision of defense articles and training.

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Memorandum of June 13, 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 $325 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. 2023-13193

Filed 6-16-23; 8:45 am]

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