The bill responds to numerous executive branch requests for greater flexibility In managing programs during the current tight budget situation. Legislation on policy matters that would complicate the conduct of foreign affairs has been kept to a minimum. For the most part. the conference report stays within the funding levels established In the budget agreement The single exception are the additional funds for migration and refugee assistance. This bill has Its defects. however. For exampie. it attempts to dictate the organization of the Department of State. creating a new Bureau of South Asian Affairs at a key time of change In the world.