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Delegation of Authority Under Section 506(a)(1) and Section 614(a)(1) of the Foreign Assistance Act of 1961

SignedSeptember 25, 2024
Memorandum·Joe Biden·Foreign Assistance
Why This Matters

This memorandum delegates authority to the Secretary of State to provide significant military assistance to Ukraine, including up to $375 million in defense articles and services and $103 million in additional assistance.

The order enhances U.S. support for Ukraine amid ongoing security challenges, potentially influencing the conflict dynamics in the region.
U.S. military and defense sectors, as well as Ukrainian forces and government, are most affected by this assistance.
Summary

1. Delegates authority to the Secretary of State for military assistance to Ukraine. 2. Allows for a drawdown of up to $375 million in defense resources. 3. Enables provision of up to $103 million in assistance without legal restrictions.

Who is affected?

U.S. military and defense sectors, as well as Ukrainian forces and government, are most affected by this assistance.

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Memorandum of September 25, 2024

Delegation of Authority Under Section 506(a)(1) and 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:

(1) the authority under section 506(a)(1) of the FAA to direct the drawdown of up to $375 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; and

(2) 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 $103 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. 2024-24313

Filed 10-17-24; 8:45 am]

Billing code 4710-10-P

Delegation of Authority Under Section 506(a)(1) and Section 614(a)(1) of the Foreign Assistance Act of 1961 - PILLARS