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Presidential Memorandum

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

This memorandum delegates presidential authority under the Foreign Assistance Act to the Secretary of State to direct a drawdown of up to $700 million in Defense Department defense articles, services, and military education/training for Ukraine assistance. It requires publication in the Federal Register but contains no other conditions or deadlines.

Federal Register Open PDF 87 FR 35081

Impact dates

  1. Federal Register publication

Key directives

  • Delegate authority under 506(a)(1) FAA to Secretary of State for $700M drawdown
  • Direct drawdown of DoD defense articles/services and military education/training for Ukraine
  • Authorize and direct Federal Register publication

Who is ordered

Timeline

Immediate

  • Delegation of authority to Secretary of State takes effect
  • Federal Register publication ordered

Near term (90d)

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

Long term

  • Continued Ukraine military assistance under delegated authority

Risks & tensions

  • Authority ceiling of $700M may require supplemental action if needs exceed cap
  • Drawdown reduces U.S. military stockpiles requiring replenishment
  • No explicit reporting or congressional notification requirements stated in text
Presidential Memorandum: Delegation of Authority Under Section 506(a)(1) of the Foreign Assistance Act of 1961 · Executive Orders