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

SignedDecember 27, 2023
Memorandum·Joe Biden·Foreign Assistance
Why This Matters

This memorandum delegates authority to the Secretary of State to provide up to $20 million in assistance to Ukraine, prioritizing U.S. security interests.

This action allows for expedited support to Ukraine, potentially enhancing its defense capabilities.
Ukraine is the primary beneficiary of this assistance, which may impact its ongoing conflict situation.
Summary

1. Delegates authority to the Secretary of State regarding assistance to Ukraine. 2. Allows for up to $20 million in aid without regard to certain legal provisions. 3. Emphasizes the importance of U.S. security interests in the decision-making process.

Who is affected?

Ukraine is the primary beneficiary of this assistance, which may impact its ongoing conflict situation.

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Memorandum of December 27, 2023

Delegation of Authority Under 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 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 $20 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. 2024-01755

Filed 1-25-24; 11:15 am]

Billing code 4710-10-P

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