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

SignedMay 10, 2024

Memorandum·Joe Biden·Foreign Assistance

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. military support for Ukraine amid ongoing conflicts.

U.S. military and Ukrainian defense forces are most affected by this assistance.

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. Authorizes military education and training as part of the assistance package.

Who is affected?

U.S. military and Ukrainian defense forces are most affected by this assistance.

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Memorandum of May 10, 2024

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. 2024-11789

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

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