Delegation of Authority Under Section 506(a)(3) of the Foreign Assistance Act of 1961

SignedJuly 28, 2023

Memorandum·Joe Biden·Foreign Assistance

Why This Matters

This memorandum delegates authority to the Secretary of State to draw down up to $345 million in defense resources to assist Taiwan.

This action enhances Taiwan's military capabilities and strengthens U.S. support for its defense.

Taiwan is the primary beneficiary of this assistance, along with the U.S. defense industry involved in providing the resources.

Summary

1. Delegates authority to the Secretary of State for defense assistance to Taiwan. 2. Allows for the drawdown of up to $345 million in defense articles and services. 3. Supports military education and training for Taiwan.

Who is affected?

Taiwan is the primary beneficiary of this assistance, along with the U.S. defense industry involved in providing the resources.

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Memorandum of July 28, 2023

Delegation of Authority Under Section 506(a)(3) 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)(3) of the FAA to direct the drawdown of up to $345 million in defense articles and services of the Department of Defense, and military education and training, to provide assistance to Taiwan.

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

[FR Doc. 2023-17100

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

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