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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

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

Record & deadlines

  1. Signed

    Signed by the President

  2. FR published

    Published in the Federal Register · 87 FR 37975

    Federal Register PDF

  3. 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

What to expect

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
Presidential Memorandum: Delegation of Authority Under Section 506(a)(1) of the Foreign Assistance Act of 1961 · Executive Orders