Amendment allows funds in the bill to be used for procurement outside the United States only for purchases in the country receiving assistance and if such purchases are not available in the United States, or the President determines that such purchases would result in a more efficient use of foreign assistance resources.

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Amendment Number
311
Description
Amendment allows funds in the bill to be used for procurement outside the United States only for purchases in the country receiving assistance and if such purchases are not available in the United States, or the President determines that such purchases would result in a more efficient use of foreign assistance resources.
Purpose
An amendment, printed as amendment No. 33 in the Congressional Record of July 16, 1997, to allow funds appropriated in the bill to be used for procurement outside the U.S. only if the funds are used for purchases in the country receiving assistance and such purchases would cost less than procurement in the U.S. or less developed countries.
Congress
105
Type
HAMDT
Latest Action Date
Sep 3, 1997
Latest Action Text
On agreeing to the Traficant amendment (A010) Agreed to by voice vote.
Latest Action Time
13:44:20
Submitted Date
Sep 3, 1997
Chamber
House of Representatives
Update Date
Aug 15, 2021
Amendment 311 — Informed