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HAMDT 177 (105th)

An amendment to modify the bill's provisions to consolidate certain foreign affairs agencies into the State Department. The amendment would change the date by which the president must submit a reorganization plan for consolidation from August 17, 1997, until 60 days after enactment. It would moves back the deadlines for consolidating the agencies by approximately 45 days, mandating that ACDA and USIA be abolished by October 1, 1998, and that USIA and certain AID administrative functions be consolidated by October 1, 1999.