Delegation of Authority Under the Asia Reassurance Initiative Act of 2018
On July 19, 2019, President Trump signed a memorandum delegating authority under the Asia Reassurance Initiative Act of 2018 (ARIA). The memorandum authorized the Secretary of State and Secretary of Defense to exercise powers granted by ARIA, including authority over security assistance and military aid to Indo-Pacific allies. This delegation enabled expedited decision-making on military support and diplomatic initiatives in the region without requiring additional presidential approval for each action.