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

SignedJuly 25, 2023

Memorandum·Joe Biden·Foreign Aid

Why This Matters

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

This action enhances U.S. support for Ukraine amid ongoing conflicts, potentially affecting the balance of power in the region.

Ukraine is the primary beneficiary of this assistance, receiving military 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 $400 million in defense articles and services. 3. Enables military education and training support for Ukraine.

Who is affected?

Ukraine is the primary beneficiary of this assistance, receiving military resources and training.

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Memorandum of July 25, 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. 2023-16585

Filed 8-1-23; 8:45 am]

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