Delegation of Authority Under Section 506(a)(1) and 614(a)(1) of the Foreign Assistance Act of 1961

In simple terms

This memorandum delegates to the Secretary of State the President's authority to direct a drawdown of up to $200 million in U.S. defense articles and services for Ukraine under section 506(a)(1) of the Foreign Assistance Act, and to waive legal restrictions on up to $70 million in additional assistance to Ukraine under section 614(a)(1) of the same act.

Federal Register Open PDF 89 FR 64349

Record & deadlines

Jul 29, 2024Signed
Signed by the President
Aug 6, 2024FR published
Published in the Federal Register · 89 FR 64349
Federal Register PDF
Date TBD
No explicit deadline specified for drawdown or determination actions

Key directives

Delegate authority to Secretary of State to direct drawdown of up to $200 million in defense articles and services for Ukraine
Delegate authority to Secretary of State to determine security importance of waiving legal restrictions on up to $70 million in assistance to Ukraine
Authorize and direct publication of memorandum in Federal Register

Who is ordered

Secretary of State · Department of State

What to expect

Immediate

Delegation of authority takes effect upon signing
Secretary of State may immediately direct drawdown and make determinations

Near term (90d)

Potential execution of up to $200 million defense drawdown
Potential waiver and delivery of up to $70 million in assistance

Long term

Continued U.S. security assistance to Ukraine
Precedent for delegated emergency military aid authority

Risks & tensions

No explicit deadline creates uncertainty on execution timing
Section 614(a)(1) waiver authority bypasses normal congressional oversight mechanisms for foreign assistance
Drawdown reduces U.S. defense stockpiles without immediate replenishment requirement stated