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

This memorandum delegates presidential authority to the Secretary of State to direct the drawdown of up to $400 million in U.S. Department of Defense defense articles, services, and military education and training to provide assistance to Ukraine under the Foreign Assistance Act of 1961.

Federal Register Open PDF 87 FR 42059

Impact dates

Date TBD
Federal Register publication directed but no specific date stated

Key directives

Delegate authority under section 506(a)(1) of FAA to Secretary of State
Authorize drawdown of up to $400 million in DoD defense articles, services, and military education and training for Ukraine
Direct Secretary of State to make required determinations under section 506(a)(1)
Direct publication of memorandum in Federal Register

Who is ordered

Secretary of State · Department of State

Timeline

Immediate

Delegation of authority to Secretary of State takes effect
Secretary of State authorized to direct drawdown

Near term (90d)

Potential execution of defense articles and services drawdown for Ukraine

Long term

Sustained military assistance to Ukraine
Depletion of U.S. defense stockpiles requiring replenishment

Risks & tensions

$400 million drawdown adds to cumulative Ukraine assistance, raising questions about sustained U.S. commitment
Authority delegation from President to Secretary of State may reduce direct White House oversight of individual drawdown decisions
No explicit congressional notification requirement stated in this delegation
Defense stockpile depletion may require supplemental appropriations for replenishment