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

This memorandum delegates presidential authority to the Secretary of State to direct a drawdown of up to $175 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. It is a procedural delegation for immediate military assistance without creating new policy.

Federal Register Open PDF 87 FR 45625

Key directives

Delegate to Secretary of State authority under FAA Section 506(a)(1) to direct drawdown of up to $175 million in DoD defense articles and services and military education and training for Ukraine
Authorize and direct publication of this memorandum in the Federal Register

Who is ordered

Secretary of State · Department of State

Timeline

Immediate

Delegation of authority to Secretary of State takes effect
Up to $175 million in defense articles and services available for drawdown

Near term (90d)

Potential execution of drawdown and delivery of military assistance to Ukraine

Long term

Continued U.S. military support framework for Ukraine under FAA Section 506(a)(1)

Risks & tensions

Specific $175 million cap limits scale relative to larger Ukraine aid packages
Delegation to Secretary of State rather than presidential direct action may reflect routine administrative processing
No explicit sunset or expiration date for delegated authority in text