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

SignedAugust 9, 2024

Memorandum·Joe Biden·Foreign Assistance

Why This Matters

This memorandum delegates authority to the Secretary of State to manage the drawdown of up to $125 million in defense resources for Ukraine. It allows for the provision of military articles, services, and training to support Ukraine's defense efforts.

This action enhances Ukraine's military capabilities amid ongoing conflict, potentially influencing the balance of power in the region.

The primary beneficiaries of this assistance are the Ukrainian military and government, which will receive enhanced defense support.

Summary

1. Delegates authority to the Secretary of State for defense assistance to Ukraine. 2. Allows for the drawdown of up to $125 million in military resources. 3. Enables military education and training as part of the assistance package.

Who is affected?

The primary beneficiaries of this assistance are the Ukrainian military and government, which will receive enhanced defense support.

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Memorandum of August 9, 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 $125 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. 2024-19953

Filed 9-3-24; 8:45 am]

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