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Presidential Memorandum

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

President Biden delegates authority to the Secretary of State to determine whether up to $76 million in assistance to Ukraine is important to U.S. security interests, allowing such aid to bypass certain statutory restrictions under the Foreign Assistance Act of 1961.

Federal Register Open PDF 89 FR 92023

Impact dates

  1. Federal Register publication

Key directives

  • Delegate to Secretary of State authority under section 614(a)(1) of FAA to determine security importance of up to $76 million in Ukraine assistance
  • Authorize waiver of statutory provisions within purview of section 614(a)(1)
  • Direct publication in Federal Register

Who is ordered

Timeline

Immediate

  • Delegation of authority to Secretary of State takes effect

Near term (90d)

  • Potential disbursement of up to $76 million in assistance to Ukraine

Long term

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Risks & tensions

  • Waiver authority reduces congressional oversight over foreign assistance
  • Timing in final months of administration may affect continuity of Ukraine policy
  • Specific dollar cap ($76M) suggests targeted rather than open-ended commitment
Presidential Memorandum: Delegation of Authority Under Section 614(a)(1) of the Foreign Assistance Act of 1961 · Executive Orders