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

President Biden delegated to the Secretary of State the authority to direct a drawdown of up to $350 million in U.S. defense articles, services, and military education/training to provide assistance to Ukraine under Section 506(a)(1) of the Foreign Assistance Act of 1961.

Federal Register Open PDF 87 FR 37975

Impact dates

Date TBD
Federal Register publication

Key directives

Delegate authority to Secretary of State under Section 506(a)(1) of FAA
Direct drawdown of up to $350 million in defense articles and services
Provide military education and training to Ukraine
Make required determinations under Section 506(a)(1)
Publish memorandum in Federal Register

Who is ordered

Secretary of State · Department of State

Timeline

Immediate

Delegation of authority takes effect upon signing
Secretary of State authorized to direct $350M drawdown

Near term (90d)

Defense articles and services delivery to Ukraine
Federal Register publication of memorandum

Long term

Sustained U.S. military assistance to Ukraine

Risks & tensions

Drawdown reduces U.S. defense stockpiles
No explicit congressional notification timeline specified in text
Authority delegation concentrates power in Secretary of State for rapid response