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Presidential Memorandum

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

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In simple terms

This memorandum delegates presidential authority under the Foreign Assistance Act to the Secretary of State to direct a drawdown of up to $700 million in Defense Department defense articles, services, and military education/training for Ukraine assistance. It requires publication in the Federal Register but contains no other conditions or deadlines.

Federal Register Open PDF 87 FR 35081

Record & deadlines

  1. Signed

    Signed by the President

  2. FR published

    Published in the Federal Register · 87 FR 35081

    Federal Register PDF

  3. Federal Register publication

Key directives

  • Delegate authority under 506(a)(1) FAA to Secretary of State for $700M drawdown
  • Direct drawdown of DoD defense articles/services and military education/training for Ukraine
  • Authorize and direct Federal Register publication

Who is ordered

What to expect

Immediate

  • Delegation of authority to Secretary of State takes effect
  • Federal Register publication ordered

Near term (90d)

  • Potential drawdown and delivery of defense articles/services to Ukraine

Long term

  • Continued Ukraine military assistance under delegated authority

Risks & tensions

  • Authority ceiling of $700M may require supplemental action if needs exceed cap
  • Drawdown reduces U.S. military stockpiles requiring replenishment
  • No explicit reporting or congressional notification requirements stated in text
Presidential Memorandum: Delegation of Authority Under Section 506(a)(1) of the Foreign Assistance Act of 1961 · Executive Orders