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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 a drawdown of up to $400 million in Defense Department defense articles, services, and military education and training to provide assistance to Ukraine under the Foreign Assistance Act. It also authorizes the Secretary to make the required determinations for such a drawdown.

Federal Register Open PDF 88 FR 15267

Impact dates

  1. Federal Register publication directed but no specific date stated

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, services, and military education/training for Ukraine
  • Authorize Secretary of State to make required determinations for drawdown
  • 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 $400 million drawdown

Near term (90d)

  • Potential execution of defense articles and services transfer to Ukraine

Long term

  • Continued U.S. security assistance to Ukraine under delegated authority framework

Risks & tensions

  • Drawdown reduces U.S. military stockpiles; replenishment timing unclear
  • Delegation of presidential authority to cabinet secretary involves congressional oversight tensions
  • No explicit sunset or expiration date for delegated authority in text
Presidential Memorandum: Delegation of Authority Under Section 506(a)(1) of the Foreign Assistance Act of 1961 · Executive Orders