An Act to amend the Act of June 10, 1938, relating to the participation of the United States in the International Criminal Police Organization
PL 90-159 (H.R.2834), enacted 11/28/1967

81 STAT.] 
PUBLIC LAW 90-160-NOV. 28, 1967 
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''SEC. 338. At such meeting, the creditors may elect a committee, if 
none has previously been elected under this Act, and, if a trustee has 
not previously been elected or appointed, may nominate a trustee who 
shall thereafter qualify in case it shall become necessary to administer 
the estate in bankruptcy as provided under this chapter." 
SEC. 3. That after section 338 of the Bankruptcy Act, as amended 
Functions. 
(11 U.S.C. 738), a new section is added to read as follows: 
''SEC. 339. (1) The functions of a committee elected as provided in 
section 338 of this chapter may include the following: (a) to examine 
into the conduct of the debtor's affairs and the causes of his insolvency 
or inability to pay his debts as they mature; (b) to consider whether 
the arrangement proposed by the debtor is for the best interests of 
the creditors and is feasible; (c) to negotiate with the debtor con-
cerning the terms of the proposed arrangement and to advise the 
creditors of its recommendations with respect thereto; (d) to report 
to the creditors from time to time concerning the progress of the pro-
ceeding; (e) to collect and file w^ith the court acceptances of the 
arrangement proposed; and (f) to perform such other services as may 
contribute to the confirmation of the arrangement. 
"(2) A committee elected as provided in section 338 of this chapter 
Administrative 
may employ such agents, attorneys, and accountants as may be neces- ^''P^"^®^-
sary to assist in the performance of its functions. Expenses of the com-
mittee for such assistance, whether incurred before or after the filing 
of the petition under this chapter, shall be allowed as an expense of 
administration to the extent deemed reasonable and necessary by the 
court, provided the arrangement is confirmed. Such expenses incurred 
by the committee before its election in accordance with section 338 
snail not be disallowed because of a change in the committee's composi-
tion, provided a majority of the committee when it incurred the expense 
cx)ntinue as members of the elected committee." 
Approved November 28, 1967. 
Public Law 90-159 
AN ACT 
November 28, 1967 
To aineiul the Act of .June 10, 11>::J8. relating to the participation of the United 
[H. R. 2834] 
States in tlie International Criminal I'olice Orieraniscation. 
International 
Criminal PoHce 
Be 'it etHicted by the Senate and Hov.'^e of Reprenentatlres 
of th 
United States of Anier'wa m Congt'e-'i-s a.ssemi>/ed. That the Act o 
June 10, 1038 (52 Stat. 640; 22 IT.S.C 2()3a), as amended, is further organization. 
amended by deleting "$25,000" and inserting in lieu thereof ''$28,500". 
'^^ stat. 921. 
Approved November 28, 1967. 
Public Law 90-160 
J O I N T RESOLUTION 
November 28, 1967 
Designating February, 1968 as "American History Month". 
[S. j . Res.. 26] 
Benolved hy the Senate and House of Representatives 
of the United 
States of America 
in Congress assembled^ That February, 1968 is tor'^Month"" "'^' 
hereby designated as "American History Month", and the President 
of the United States is requested and authorized to issue a proclama-
tion inviting the people of the United States to observe such month in 
schools and other suitable places with appropriate ceremonies and 
activities. 
Approved November 28, 1967.