Delegation of Authority Under Section 506(a)(3) of the Foreign Assistance Act of 1961

SignedSeptember 29, 2024

Memorandum·Joe Biden·Foreign Aid

Why This Matters

This order delegates authority to the Secretary of State to draw down up to $567 million in defense articles and services to assist Taiwan.

This action enhances military support for Taiwan, potentially impacting regional security dynamics.

Taiwan is the primary beneficiary of this assistance, along with U.S. defense contractors involved in providing the military support.

Summary

1. Delegates authority to the Secretary of State for defense assistance to Taiwan. 2. Allows for a drawdown of up to $567 million in military resources. 3. Supports Taiwan's military capabilities through U.S. defense articles and training.

Who is affected?

Taiwan is the primary beneficiary of this assistance, along with U.S. defense contractors involved in providing the military support.

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Memorandum of September 29, 2024

Delegation of Authority Under Section 506(a)(3) 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)(3) of the FAA to direct the drawdown of up to $567 million in defense articles and services of the Department of Defense, and military education and training, to provide assistance to Taiwan.

You are authorized and directed to publish this memorandum in the Federal Register.

[FR Doc. 2024-24319

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

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