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Presidential Memorandum

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

This memorandum delegates to the Secretary of State the President's authority under Section 506(a)(1) of the Foreign Assistance Act of 1961 to direct a drawdown of up to $18 million in Defense Department articles, services, and military training to support Philippine counterterrorism operations. The Secretary is also delegated authority to make the required determinations for such a drawdown.

Federal Register Open PDF 85 FR 74255

Impact dates

  1. Federal Register publication directed but no date specified

Key directives

  • Delegate authority under 506(a)(1) of Foreign Assistance Act to Secretary of State
  • Authorize drawdown of up to $18 million in DOD defense articles, services, and military education/training for Philippines counterterrorism support
  • Delegate determination authority required under section 506(a)(1)
  • Direct publication in Federal Register

Who is ordered

Timeline

Immediate

  • Delegation of authority to Secretary of State takes effect upon signing
  • Secretary of State authorized to direct $18M drawdown and make required determinations

Near term (90d)

  • Potential execution of defense articles/services drawdown and military education/training delivery

Long term

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Risks & tensions

  • Limited oversight mechanism specified for presidential-level control once delegated
  • No explicit congressional notification requirement stated in memorandum
  • Timing in final months of administration may affect implementation continuity
Presidential Memorandum: Delegation of Authority Under Section 506(a)(1) of the Foreign Assistance Act of 1961, as Amended · Executive Orders