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 $625 million in Pentagon defense articles, services, and military training to provide assistance to Ukraine under the Foreign Assistance Act. It is a procedural delegation for ongoing military support to Ukraine.

Federal Register Open PDF 87 FR 61947

Impact dates

Date TBD
Federal Register publication

Key directives

Delegate to Secretary of State authority under section 506(a)(1) of FAA to direct drawdown of up to $625 million in DoD defense articles and services and military education and training
Provide assistance to Ukraine
Make determinations required under section 506(a)(1)
Publish this memorandum in the Federal Register

Who is ordered

Secretary of State · Department of State

Timeline

Immediate

Delegation of authority takes effect upon signing
Secretary of State gains authority to direct $625M drawdown

Near term (90d)

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

Long term

—

Risks & tensions

Continued escalation of U.S. military involvement in Ukraine conflict
Drawdown reduces U.S. defense stockpiles requiring replenishment
No explicit congressional appropriation cited for this specific tranche