Delegation of Authority Under Section 614(a)(2) of the Foreign Assistance Act of 1961

Key Points

• Trump directs the Secretary of State to decide if a sale of cluster munitions technology to South Korea is vital for U.S. national security.
• The delegation allows up to $25.9 million in sales under U.S. arms export law, if the required reporting step in the foreign aid law is met.
• It says the decision and approval can move forward even if other legal limits would normally apply in this area.
• If approved, this could affect U.S. weapons exports and the U.S.-South Korea security relationship, and may raise concerns about how these weapons are used.

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