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

SignedApril 24, 2024

Memorandum·Joe Biden·Foreign Assistance

Why This Matters

This memorandum delegates authority to the Secretary of State to determine the importance of providing up to $145 million in assistance to Ukraine, bypassing certain legal provisions.

This action allows for expedited support to Ukraine, which may enhance U.S. strategic interests in the region.

Ukraine is the primary beneficiary of this assistance, which could impact its security and stability.

Summary

1. Delegates authority to the Secretary of State regarding assistance to Ukraine. 2. Allows for up to $145 million in aid without adhering to certain legal restrictions. 3. Published in the Federal Register for transparency.

Who is affected?

Ukraine is the primary beneficiary of this assistance, which could impact its security and stability.

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Memorandum of April 24, 2024

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 $145 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. 2024-10401

Filed 5-9-24; 8:45 am]

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