Presidential Actions

Delegation of Authority Under Section 506(a)(1) and Section 614(a)(1) of the Foreign Assistance Act of 1961

SignedJuly 7, 2023
Memorandum·Joe Biden·Foreign Assistance
Why This Matters

This memorandum delegates authority to the Secretary of State to provide up to $800 million in defense assistance and $122 million in additional support to Ukraine.

This action enhances U.S. military support for Ukraine amid ongoing conflicts, potentially influencing the balance of power in the region.
Ukraine is the primary beneficiary of this assistance, which aims to bolster its defense capabilities.
Summary

1. Delegates authority to the Secretary of State for defense assistance to Ukraine. 2. Allows for a drawdown of up to $800 million in military resources. 3. Enables the provision of up to $122 million in additional assistance for U.S. security interests.

Who is affected?

Ukraine is the primary beneficiary of this assistance, which aims to bolster its defense capabilities.

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Memorandum of July 7, 2023

Delegation of Authority Under Section 506(a)(1) and Section 614(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:

(1) the authority under section 506(a)(1) of the FAA to direct the drawdown of up to $800 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; and

(2) the authority under section 614(a)(1) of the FAA to determine whether it is important to the security interests of the United States to furnish up to $122 million in assistance to Ukraine without regard to any provision of law within the purview of section 614(a)(1) of the FAA.

You are authorized and directed to publish this memorandum in the Federal Register.

[FR Doc. 2023-15010

Filed 7-12-23; 8:45 am]

Billing code 4710-10-P

Delegation of Authority Under Section 506(a)(1) and Section 614(a)(1) of the Foreign Assistance Act of 1961 - PILLARS