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Presidential Memorandum

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 $50 million in Defense Department defense articles, services, and military education/training to assist Ukraine. This is a procedural delegation under the Foreign Assistance Act of 1961.

Federal Register Open PDF 87 FR 41025

Impact dates

  1. Federal Register publication

Key directives

  • Delegate authority under section 506(a)(1) of FAA to Secretary of State
  • Direct drawdown of up to $50 million in defense articles and services
  • Provide military education and training to Ukraine
  • Make determinations required under section 506(a)(1)
  • Publish memorandum in Federal Register

Who is ordered

Timeline

Immediate

  • Delegation of authority takes effect upon signing
  • Secretary of State authorized to direct drawdown

Near term (90d)

  • Drawdown of defense articles and services to Ukraine

Long term

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Risks & tensions

  • Relatively small drawdown amount ($50M) compared to larger Ukraine aid packages
  • Delegation shifts operational control from President to Secretary of State for this specific authority
  • Document does not specify end date for delegated authority
Presidential Memorandum: Delegation of Authority Under Section 506(a)(1) of the Foreign Assistance Act of 1961 · Executive Orders