Amendment makes technical modifications to the bill; deletes language which earmarked $15 million in counternarcotics funds; provides for a $300 million authorization of assistance under the bill; and states that U.S. assistance programs in Afghanistan should utilize research conducted by US land grant colleges and universities and the technical expertise of professionals within those institutions, particularly in the areas of agriculture and rural development.

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Amendment Number
484
Description
Amendment makes technical modifications to the bill; deletes language which earmarked $15 million in counternarcotics funds; provides for a $300 million authorization of assistance under the bill; and states that U.S. assistance programs in Afghanistan should utilize research conducted by US land grant colleges and universities and the technical expertise of professionals within those institutions, particularly in the areas of agriculture and rural development.
Purpose
An amendment to make a number of technical modifications to the bill and streamlines the counternarcotics assistance process authorized in the bill to give the President more flexibility in administering the program. It also states that U.S. assistance programs in Afghanistan should utilize research conducted by US land grant colleges and universities and the technical expertise of professional within those institutions, particularly in the areas of agriculture and rural development.
Congress
107
Type
HAMDT
Latest Action Date
May 21, 2002
Latest Action Text
On agreeing to the Hyde amendment (A001) Agreed to by voice vote.
Latest Action Time
15:53:34
Submitted Date
May 21, 2002
Chamber
House of Representatives
Update Date
Aug 15, 2021
Amendment 484 — Informed