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

SignedDecember 20, 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 $571.3 million in defense articles and services to assist Taiwan.

The order enables significant military support for Taiwan, enhancing its defense capabilities.

Taiwan is the primary entity affected by this assistance, which aims to bolster its military readiness.

Summary

1. Delegates authority to the Secretary of State for military assistance to Taiwan. 2. Allows for a drawdown of up to $571.3 million in defense resources. 3. Instructs publication of the memorandum in the Federal Register.

Who is affected?

Taiwan is the primary entity affected by this assistance, which aims to bolster its military readiness.

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Memorandum of December 20, 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 $571.3 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. 2025-00260

Filed 1-6-25; 8:45 am]

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