Presidential Delegation of Authority for Ukraine Military Aid

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

Record date · September 26, 2024

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What This Bill Does

President Biden has delegated authority to the Secretary of State to authorize the drawdown of up to $5.55 billion in military aid for Ukraine. This action allows the State Department to provide defense articles, services, and training directly from Department of Defense stocks.

Why it matters

This document formalizes the legal process for providing significant military support to Ukraine, impacting national security and federal spending.

Key Facts

President Biden authorized the Secretary of State to direct up to $5.55 billion in military assistance to Ukraine.
The authority is granted under Section 506(a)(1) of the Foreign Assistance Act of 1961.
The aid includes defense articles, services, and military education and training from Department of Defense resources.