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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 to the Secretary of State to direct the drawdown of up to $400 million in Department of Defense defense articles, services, and military education and training to provide assistance to Ukraine. The delegation is made under Section 506(a)(1) of the Foreign Assistance Act of 1961.

Federal Register Open PDF 87 FR 71201

Impact dates

  1. Federal Register publication directed but no date specified

Key directives

  • Delegate authority under Section 506(a)(1) of FAA to Secretary of State
  • Authorize drawdown of up to $400 million in DOD defense articles and services for Ukraine
  • Authorize military education and training for Ukraine
  • Direct Secretary of State to make required determinations under Section 506(a)(1)
  • Direct publication of memorandum in Federal Register

Who is ordered

Timeline

Immediate

  • Delegation of authority to Secretary of State takes effect
  • Secretary of State authorized to direct $400M drawdown for Ukraine assistance

Near term (90d)

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

Long term

  • Continued U.S. security assistance to Ukraine

Risks & tensions

  • Drawdown reduces U.S. defense stockpiles at time of heightened global demand
  • Delegation to State rather than Defense may create interagency coordination dynamics
  • Vague on specific timeline for drawdown execution
Presidential Memorandum: Delegation of Authority Under Section 506(a)(1) of the Foreign Assistance Act of 1961 · Executive Orders