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Presidential Memorandum

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

President Biden delegates authority to the Secretary of State to direct the drawdown of up to $250 million in Department of Defense 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 89 FR 77753

Impact dates

  1. Federal Register filing date

  2. Drawdown authority available for execution

Key directives

  • Delegate to Secretary of State authority under section 506(a)(1) of FAA to direct drawdown of up to $250 million in DOD defense articles and services
  • Delegate authority to make determinations required under section 506(a)(1)
  • Direct drawdown to provide assistance to Ukraine
  • Authorize and direct publication in Federal Register

Who is ordered

Timeline

Immediate

  • Delegation of authority takes effect upon memorandum date

Near term (90d)

  • Potential drawdown and delivery of defense articles and services to Ukraine

Long term

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Risks & tensions

  • Continued Ukraine aid remains politically contested in Congress
  • Drawdown reduces DOD stockpiles, requiring replenishment
  • No explicit sunset date for delegated authority in text
Presidential Memorandum: Delegation of Authority Under Section 506(a)(1) of the Foreign Assistance Act of 1961 · Executive Orders