Delegation of Authority to the Under Secretary for Foreign Assistance, Humanitarian Affairs, and Religious Freedom
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This notice delegates broad authority from the Secretary of State to the newly titled Under Secretary for Foreign Assistance, Humanitarian Affairs, and Religious Freedom. The Under Secretary now holds all authorities previously vested in or delegated to six specific positions: the Director of Foreign Assistance, the Assistant Secretary for Population, Refugees, and Migration, the Assistant Secretary for Democracy, Human Rights, and Labor, the Assistant Secretary for Disaster and Humanitarian Response, the Coordinator for U.S. Government Activities to Combat HIV/AIDS Globally, the Ambassador-At-Large for Global Health Security and Diplomacy, and the Coordinator for Reconstruction and Stabilization. The delegation covers any current or future acts, orders, or executive orders to the extent authorized by law. The Secretary, Deputy Secretary, and Deputy Secretary for Management and Resources retain the ability to exercise these functions. This action revokes the prior Delegation of Authority 597.
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Key Changes
- Consolidates authorities of six senior positions into the single Under Secretary for Foreign Assistance, Humanitarian Affairs, and Religious Freedom
- Revokes and replaces previous Delegation of Authority 597
- Effective date tied to Federal Register publication following March 13, 2026 signing
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