Note for the Secretary of State. Assigning authority to act under Section 506(a)(1) of the authorizing document. The Foreign Assistance Act of 1961 is being referenced. By virtue of my position as President, and in accordance with the Constitution of the United States and the Foreign Assistance Act of 1961, I delegate to the Secretary of State the authority to issue a drawdown of up to $2.5 billion from the Department of Defense for military equipment, services, and education and training programs with the purpose of providing assistance to Ukraine. The Secretary is also authorized to make the necessary determinations to accomplish the drawdown. This memorandum is to be published in the Federal Register. Signed, Joseph R. Biden Jr.
