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Presidential Memorandum

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 $600 million in Defense Department defense articles, services, and military education and training to provide assistance to Ukraine under Section 506(a)(1) of the Foreign Assistance Act of 1961.

Federal Register Open PDF 87 FR 58249

Key directives

  • Delegate authority under section 506(a)(1) of FAA to Secretary of State
  • Authorize drawdown of up to $600 million in DoD defense articles and services and military education and training for Ukraine
  • Direct publication of memorandum in Federal Register

Who is ordered

Timeline

Immediate

  • Delegation of authority to Secretary of State takes effect
  • Secretary of State authorized to direct $600M drawdown for Ukraine assistance

Near term (90d)

  • Potential execution of defense articles and services drawdown
  • Publication in Federal Register

Long term

  • Continued U.S. security assistance to Ukraine under delegated authority

Risks & tensions

  • Delegation shifts presidential authority to cabinet secretary, concentrating Ukraine aid decisions in State Department
  • Drawdown authority reduces DoD stockpiles without requiring congressional appropriation action
  • No explicit expiration or reporting requirement specified in text
Presidential Memorandum: Delegation of Authority Under Section 506(a)(1) of the Foreign Assistance Act of 1961 · Executive Orders