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Rh by the Pension Office, greater convenience in handling reports and accounts, and the annual saving of $142,000 on salary account alone are among the substantial results of the consolidation.

The total number of claims settled during the four years preceding June 30, 1880, was 74,179, an increase of 26,536 over the previous four years. On the 30th of June, 1876, the number of pensioners borne upon the rolls was 232,137, and the payments for the year which then closed amounted to $28,351,599.69. On the 30th of June, 1880, the number was 250,802 and the payments $57,240,540.14. The large increase, as shown between the two periods, is due to the fact that the payments of the last year include the arrears of pension allowed under act of March 3, 1879.

The Commissioner estimates that upwards of $50,000,000 will be required to pay the pensions of the curreut year, and that a like amount will be needed for the year following.

The magnitude of the interests involved iu this branch of the service can be understood by the presentation of these figures, and it needs no argument to prove that the adoption of the very best attainable system of adjudication is a necessity.

While the sacred obligations represented by these enormous sums of money should be promptly paid, and every honest pensioner receive his or her dues with as little delay as possible, the greatest precaution should be exercised on the part of the government to prevent the admission or payment of fraudulent claims. The present system of adjudication, based almost wholly upon ex parte testimony, is admittedly defective. Perjured witnesses appear as well on paper as honest ones, and where no official record corroborates the evidence given, deception is not only easy, but the temptation to practice it very strong. A change of method in this direction is, in my opinion, absolutely essential to prevent fraud. It is not necessary to wait until a perfect system is presented before authorizing a departure from the present one. The plan proposed by the Commissioner of Pensions and recommended by him in his annual reports since 1876 looks to the correction of existing evils. It is not claimed as perfect; it may have faults which only a practical test can determine, but tbe importance of the work it proposes to do, and the large interests which depend upon the character of this work, should commend it to the earnest consideration of Congress and insure for it a fair trial. I am convinced that it is much better than the present system, and that any faults which actual experience might develop in it could be easily corrected, either by additional legislation or by the exercise of administrative discretion.

The report of the Commissioner contains an interesting array of facts and figures. On the 30th of June last the pension list consisted of 133,212 Army invalids; 78,772 Army widows, minor children, &c.; 2,060 Navy invalids; 1,870 Navy widows, minor children, &c.; 10,138


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PUBLIC LAW 99-349—JULY 2, 1986 CAPITOL POWER PLANT

99 Stat. 792.

For an additional amount for "Capitol Power Plant", $1,583,000: Provided, That not to exceed $2,150,000 of the funds credited or to be reimbursed to this appropriation pursuant to Public Law 99-151 shall be available for obligation during fiscal year 1986. LIBRARY OF CONGRESS

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For an additional amount for salaries and expenses under the headings "OTHER AGENCIES" and "LIBRARY OF CONGRESS", $867,000: Provided, That of such amount, $500,000 shall remain available until expended for the acquisition of books, periodicals, newspapers, and all other materials (including subscriptions for bibliographic services for the Library). CHAPTER X ^

DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION COAST GUARD OPERATING EXPENSES

For an additional amount for "Coast Guard, Operating expenses", $35,500,000. In addition, $10,400,000 shall be transferred from "Coast Guard, Acquisition, construction and improvements" pursu98 Stat. 2861.

a n t to section 5(a) of Public Law 98-557. ACQUISITION, CONSTRUCTION, AND IMPROVEMENTS

Out of available funds, the Coast Guard shall make available not rnore than $750,000 for maintenance, sealing and preservation of lighthouses in the Commonwealth of Massachusetts. FEDERAL AVIATION ADMINISTRATION OPERATIONS ( I N C L U D I N G TRANSFERS OF FUNDS)

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memorandum of understanding shall be deemed approved by the Secretary notwithstanding 42 U.S.C. sections 4321 through 4335, inclusive, and applicable regulations: Provided further, That, at a minimum, the air traffic control on-board employment level shall be 14,480 by September 30, 1986. RESEARCH, ENGINEERING AND DEVELOPMENT (AIRPORT AND AIRWAY TRUST FUND) (TRANSFER OF FUNDS)

For an additional amount for "Research, engineering and development (Airport and Airway Trust Fund)", $72,220,000, of which $17,000,000 shall be derived by transfer from the unobligated balance of "Facilities and equipment (Airport and Airway Trust Fund)" and to remain available until September 30, 1989, and of which $55,220,000 shall be derived by transfer from "Facilities and equipment (Airport and Airway Trust Fund)" and to remain available until September 30, 1990. FEDERAL HIGHWAY ADMINISTRATION FEDERAL-AID HIGHWAYS (HIGHWAY TRUST FUND)

The Department of Transportation is authorized to expend $5,000,000 from the emergency relief fund established by section 125 of title 23, United States Code, for the purposes of preventing the Ante, p. 114. continuing flooding of Interstate 80 by the rising waters of the Great Salt Lake. FEDERAL RAILROAD ADMINISTRATION REDEEMABLE PREFERENCE SHARES

Notwithstanding any other provision of law, the Secretary of 45 USC 827 Transportation shall, until September 30, 1988, issue and sell, and note. the Secretary of the Treasury until such date shall purchase. Fund anticipation notes, and the Secretary of Transportation is hereby authorized to expend for uses authorized for the Railroad Rehabilitation and Improvement Fund proceeds from the sale of such Fund anticipation notes and any other moneys deposited in the Fund after September 30, 1985, pursuant to sections 502, 505-507, and 509 of the Railroad Revitalization and Regulatory Reform Act of 1976 (Public Law 94-210), as amended, and section 803 of Public Law 45 USC 822, 95-620, in amounts not to exceed $33,500,000. ?25-827 829. 45 USC 821,

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Notwithstanding any other provision of law, urbanized areas which became urbanized areas for the first time under the 1980 census shall be entitled to utilize, from funds apportioned to them under section 9 of the Urban Mass Transportation Assistance Act, 49 USC app. 1602 as amended, the same amount of funds for operating assistance in note. fiscal year 1986 as was available to them in fiscal year 1985.

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For an additional amount for "Panama Canal Commission, Operating expenses", $18,300,000, of which $17,181,000 may be available either for operating expenses or for vessel accident claims as authorized by Public Law 99-209, and $1,119,000 shall be available for payment to the Republic of Panama, pursuant to article XIII, paragraph 4(c) of the Panama Canal Treaty of 1977. CHAPTER XI

DEPARTMENT OF THE TREASURY FEDERAL LAW ENFORCEMENT TRAINING CENTER

99 Stat. 1185.

Of the total amount previously appropriated and made available Under this head in Public Law 99-190, $6,000,000 shall be obligated and remain available until expended for dormitory construction. BUREAU OF ALCOHOL, TOBACCO AND FIREARMS SALARIES AND EXPENSES

For an additional amount for salaries and expenses, $500,000, for the enforcement and administration of 26 U.S.C. 5121. >,«^,.»..^.,. r...v

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For an additional amount for "Examinations and appeals", $68,706,000. INVESTIGATION, COLLECTION A N D TAXPAYER SERVICE

For an additional amount for "Investigation, collection and taxpayer service", $76,730,000. ADMINISTRATIVE PROVISIONS—INTERNAL REVENUE SERVICE

1. Notwithstanding any other provision of this title, any appropriations made available to the Internal Revenue Service for the current fiscal year may be transferred to any other Internal Revenue Service appropriation to the extent necessary for increased pay costs authorized by law. SEC. 2. Not to exceed 5 per centum of any appropriation made available to the Internal Revenue Service for the current fiscal year may be transferred to any other Internal Revenue Service appropriation. SEC. 3. The Internal Revenue Service shall provide on a nonreimbursable basis, all necessary data processing support to the SECTION

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Bureau of Alcohol, Tobacco and Firearms to assist in the implementation of a new Special Occupational Tax Compliance system at the Bureau. UNITED STATES CUSTOMS SERVICE SALARIES AND EXPENSES

For an additional amount for "Salaries and expenses", $30,831,000: Provided, That no funds appropriated by this or any other Act may be used to implement single eight hour shifts at airports and that all current services as provided by the Customs Service shall continue through September 30, 1986: Provided further, That none of the funds made available by this or any other Act shall be available for administrative expenses to reduce the personnel level of the Customs Service during fiscal year 1986 below an average of 14,041 full time equivalent positions. OPERATION AND MAINTENANCE, AIR INTERDICTION PROGRAM

For an additional amount for "Operation and Maintenance, Air Interdiction Program", $3,225,000. GENERAL SERVICES ADMINISTRATION

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In addition to the aggregate amount heretofore made available for real property management and related activities in fiscal year 1986, $3,500,000 shall be made available until expended for the construction and acquisition of facilities as follows: New Construction: South Carolina: Charleston, Post Office and Courthouse Annex, $3,500,000: Provided, That for additional expenses necessary to carry out the purposes of the fund established pursuant to section 210(f) of the Federal Property and Administrative Services Act of 1949, as amended (40 U.S.C. 490(f)), $3,500,000 to be deposited into said fund: Provided further. That any revenues, collections, and any other sums accruing to this fund in excess of $2,415,501,000, excluding reimbursements under section 210(fK6) of the Federal Property and Administrative Services Act of 1949 (40 U.S.C. 490(f)(6)) shall remain in the fund and shall not be available for expenditure except as authorized in appropriations Acts.

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The annual limitation of $5,200,000 through September 30, 1989 under this heading in the Supplemental Appropriations Act, 1985, Public Law 99-88, for expenses of transportation audit contracts and contract administration is increased to $7,600,000 for fiscal year 1986.

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PUBLIC LAW 99-349—JULY 2, 1986 ADMINISTRATIVE PROVISION

New Mexico. Real property.

The Administrator of General Services is authorized and directed to convey, for the sum of one dollar, to the City of Santa Fe, New Mexico, all right, title, and interest of the United States in the parcel of surplus property known as the Bruns Hospital Site more specifically being the property designated with GSA Control Number for Disposal Purposes 7-G-NM-403, parcels F and H, consisting of approximately 4.37 acres, such property being a portion of the same property which the City of Santa Fe conveyed to the Department of the Army in 1944 for the amount of one dollar. FEDERAL RETIREMENT THRIFT INVESTMENT BOARD SALARIES AND EXPENSES

For necessary expenses of the Federal Retirement Thrift Investment Board, $250,000. OFFICE OF PERSONNEL MANAGEMENT SALARIES AND EXPENSES

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Pursuant to section 301 of title III of Public Law 99-251, the Federal Employees Benefits Improvement Act of 1986, not to exceed $1,000 shall be for reception and representation expenses. TRANSFER OF FUNDS

For necessary expenses of the Office of Personnel Management in implementing the provisions of the Federal Employees' Retirement Ante, pp. 514, 597. Systems Act of 1986, as authorized by section 207(j) of such Act, not to exceed $2,000,000, to be derived by transfer from the Civil Service Retirement and Disability Fund, to be in addition to funds previously made available to the Office of Personnel Management from such Fund. , -... ^-..-Ov,» m- TITLE II ^'^ '^• t

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bined Federal Campaign other than repromulgating and implementing the 1984 and 1985 Combined Federal Campaign regulations, unless such regulations provide that any charitable organization which participated in any prior campaign shall be allowed to participate in the 1986 campaign. SEC. 205. No part of any appropriation contained in this Act shall remain available for obligation beyond the current fiscal year unless expressly so provided herein. SEC. 206. Subsections (a)(4) and (g)(1) of section 1886 of the Social Security Act (42 U.S.C. 1395ww) are amended by striking "1986" each place it appears and inserting "1987". SEC. 207. Notwithstanding section 514 of Public Law 99-178, amounts appropriated by that Act for Federal financial assistance to the Trust Territory of the Pacific Islands shall be available, as would have been available had the Compact of Free Association Act (Public Law 99-239) not been enacted, until alternative funding is available under the terms of the Compact of Free Association Act of 1985 (Public Law 99-239). Thereafter, except insofar as the Compact of Free Association Act otherwise provides, such amounts shall be available only for the Republic of Palau, but only in amounts that such Republic would have received had the Compact of Free Association Act of 1985 not been enacted. SEC. 208. No funds appropriated or made available under this or any other Act shall be used by the executive branch for soliciting proposals, preparing or reviewing studies or drafting proposals designed to transfer out of Federal ownership, management or control in whole or in part the facilities and functions of the Federal power marketing administrations located within the contiguous 48 States, and the Tennessee Valley Authority, until such activities have been specifically authorized and in accordance with terms and conditions established by an Act of Congress hereafter enacted: Provided, That this provision shall not apply to the authority granted under section 2(e) of the Bonneville Project Act of 1937; or to the authority of the Tennessee Valley Authority pursuant to any law under which it may transfer facilities or functions in the normal course of business in carrying out the purposes of the Tennessee Valley Authority Act of 1933, as amended; or to the authority of the Administrator of the General Services Administration pursuant to the Federal Property and Administrative Service Act of 1949, as amended, and the Surplus Property Act of 1944 to sell or otherwise dispose of surplus property. SEC. 209. None of the funds appropriated by this or any other Act to carry out chapter 1 of part I of the Foreign Assistance Act of 1961 shall be available for any testing or breeding feasibility study, variety improvement or introduction, consultancy, publication, conference, or training in connection with the growth or production in a foreign country of an agricultural commodity for export which would compete with a similar commodity grown or produced in the United States: Provided, That this section shall not prohibit (1) activities ^designed to increase food security in developing countries where such activities will not have a significant impact on the export of agricultural commodities of the United States; or (2) research activities intended primarily to benefit American producers. SEC. 210. Notwithstanding any other provision of law— (1) no reduction in the amount of funds for which the City of New York, New York, is eligible under any Federal law, or to

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which the City of New York, New York, is entitled under any Federal law, may be made, and (2) no other penalty may be imposed by the Federal Government by reason of the application of New York City Local Law 19 of 1985 to any contract entered into by the City of New York before October 1, 1986, which is funded in whole, or in part, with funds provided by the Federal Government. This Act may be cited as the "Urgent Supplemental Appropriations Act, 1986". Approved July 2, 1986.

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Public Law 99-350 99th Congress Joint Resolution To designate the week beginning July 27, 1986, as "National Nuclear Medicine Week".

Whereas professionals in the field of nuclear medicine contribute significantly to the diagnosis and treatment of patients in the United States; Whereas nuclear medicine is a safe and cost-effective t5rpe of medical care; Whereas the techniques of nuclear medicine are used to diagnose and treat many different diseases; Whereas the techniques of nuclear medicine are used in a variety of scientific research activities; and Whereas it is appropriate to recognize the value of nuclear medicine and the contributions of professionals in the field of nuclear medicine: Now, therefore, be it Resolved by the Senate and House of Representatives of the United States of America in Congress assembled, That the week beginning July 27, 1986, hereby is designated "National Nuclear Medicine Week", and the President of the United States is authorized and requested to issue a proclamation calling upon the people of the United States to observe such week with appropriate ceremonies and activities. Approved July 2, 1986.

LEGISLATIVE HISTORY—H.J. Res. 297: CONGRESSIONAL RECORD, Vol. 132 (1986): Apr. 30, considered and passed House. June 20, considered and passed Senate.

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Whereas literacy is a necessary tool for survival in our society; Whereas 35 million Americans today read at a level which is less than necessary for full survival needs; Whereas there are 25 million adults in the United States who cannot read, whose resources are left untapped, and who are unable to offer their full contribution to society; Whereas the annual cost of illiteracy to society has been estimated at $6,000,000,000; Whereas there is a direct correlation between the number of illiterate adults unable to perform at the standard necessary for available employment and the money allocated to child welfare cost and unemployment compensation; Whereas, although the largest number of adult illiterates is comprised of whites, in proportion to population size in percentages the number is higher for blacks and Hispanics, resulting in more economic and social discrimination problems; Whereas the prison population represents the single highest concentration of adult illiteracy; Whereas 1,000,000 children between the ages of 12 and 17 cannot read above a 3rd grade level and 15 percent of recent graduates of urban high schools read at less than a 6th grade level; Whereas 85 percent of the juveniles who appear in criminal court are functionally illiterate; Whereas the 47 percent illiteracy rate among black youths is expected to increase to 50 percent by 1990; Whereas one-half of the heads of households cannot read past the 8th grade level and one-third of mothers on welfare are functionally illiterate; Whereas the Federal, State, municipal, and private literacy programs have only been able to reach 4 percent of the total illiterate population; Whereas it is vital to call attention to the problem of illiteracy, to help others understand the severity of this problem and its detrimental effects on our society, and to reach those who are unaware of the free service and help available for illiteracy: Now, therefore, be it

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Resolved by the Senate and House of Representatives of the United States of America in Congress assembled, That July 2, 1986, is designated as "National Literacy Day". The President is authorized and requested to issue a proclamation calling upon the people of the United States to observe such day with appropriate ceremonies and activities. Approved July 2, 1986.

LEGISLATIVE HISTORY—H.J. Res. 429 (S.J. Res. 363): CONGRESSIONAL RECORD, Vol. 132 (1986): June 19, considered and passed House. June 20, S.J. Res. 363 considered and passed Senate. June 26, H.J. Res. 429 considered and passed Senate.

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48 Ben Zoof, "if every household could be furnished with its own private volcano!"

The large cavern at the general junction of the galleries was fitted up as a drawing-room, and arranged with all the best furniture both of the gourbi and of the cabin of the Dobryna. Hither was also brought the shooner'sschooner's [sic] library, containing a good variety of French and Russian books; lamps were suspended over the different tables; and the walls of the apartment were tapestried with the sails and adorned with the flags belonging to the yacht. The curtain of fire extending over the opening of the cavern provided it, as already stated, with light and heat.

The torrent of lava fell into a small rock-bound basin that had no apparent communication with the sea, and was evidently the aperture of a deep abyss, of which the waters, heated by the descent of the eruptive matter, would no doubt retain their liquid condition long after the Gallian Sea had become a sheet of ice.

A small excavation to the left of the common hall was allotted for the special use of Servadac and the count; another on the right was appropriated to the lieutenant and Ben Zoof; whilst a third recess, immediately at the back, made a convenient little chamber for Nina. The Spaniards and the Russian sailors took up their sleeping-quarters in the adjacent galleries, and found the temperature quite comfortable.

Such were the internal arrangements of Nina's Hive, the refuge where the little colony were full of hope that they would be able to brave the rigors of the stern winter-time that lay before them—a winter-time during which Gallia might possibly be projected even to the orbit of Jupiter, where the temperature would not exceed one twenty-fifth of the normal winter temperature of the earth.

The only discontented spirit was Isaac Hakkabut. Throughout all the preparations which roused even the Spaniards to activity, the Jew, still incredulous and deaf to every representation of the true state of things, insisted upon remaining in the creek at Gourbi Island; nothing could induce him to leave his tartan, where, like a miser, he would keep guard over his precious cargo, ever grumbling and growling, but with his weather-eye open in the hope of catching sight of some passing sail. It must be owned that the whole party were far from sorry to be relieved of his presence; his uncomely figure and repulsive countenance was a perpetual bugbear. He had given out in plain terms that he did not intend to part with any of his property, except for current money; and Servadac, equally resolute, had strictly forbidden any purchases to be made, hoping to wear out the rascal's obstinacy.

Hakkabut persistently refused to credit the real situation; he could not absolutely deny that some portions of the terrestrial globe had undergone a certain degree of modification, but nothing could bring him to believe that he was not, sooner or later, to resume his old line of business in the Mediterranean. With his wonted distrust of all with whom he came in contact, he regarded every argument that was urged upon him only as evidence of a plot that had been devised to deprive him of his goods. Repudiating, as he did utterly, the hypothesis that a fragment had beomebecome [sic] detached from the earth, he scanned the horizon for hours together with an old telescope, the case of which had been patched up till it looked like a rusty stove-pipe, hoping to descry the passing trader with which he might effect some bartering upon advantageous terms.

At first he professed to regard the proposed removal into winter-quarters as an attempt to impose upon his credulity; but the frequent voyages made by the Dobryna to the south, and the repeated consignments of corn and cattle, soon served to make him aware that Captain Servadac and his companions were really contemplating a departure from Gourbi Island.

The movement set him thinking. What, he began to ask himself—what if all that was told him was true? What if this sea was no longer the Mediterranean? What if he should never again behold his German fatherland? What if his marts for business were gone for ever? A vague idea of ruin began to take possession of his mind: he must yield to necessity; he must do the best he could. As the result of his cogitations, he occasionally left his tartan and made a visit to the shore. At length he endeavored to mingle with the busy group, who were hurrying on their preparations; but his advances were only met by jeers and scorn, and, ridiculed by all the rest, he was fain to turn his attention to Ben Zoof, to whom he offered a few pinches of tobacco.

"No, old Zebulon," said Ben Zoof, steadily refusing the gift, "it is against orders to take anything from you. Keep your cargo to yourself; eat and drink it all if you can; we are not to touch it."

Finding the subordinates incorruptible, Isaac determined to go to the fountain-head. He addressed himself to Servadac, and begged him to tell him the whole truth, piteously adding that surely it was unworthy of a French officer to deceive a poor old man like himself.

"Tell you the truth, man!" cried Servadac. "Confound it, I have told you the truth twenty times. Once for all, I tell you now, you have left yourself barely time enough to make your escape to yonder mountain."

"God and Mahomet have mercy on me!" muttered the Jew, whose creed frequently assumed a very ambiguous character.

"I will tell you what," continued the captain—"you shall have a few men to work the Hansa across, if you like."

"But I want to go to Algiers," whispered Hakkabut.

"How often am I to tell you that Algiers is no longer in existence? Only say yes or no—are you coming with us into winter-quarters?"

"God of Israel! what is to become of all my property?"

"But, mind you," continued the captain, not heeding the interruption, "if you do not choose voluntarily to come with us, I shall have the Hansa, by my orders, removed to a place of safety. I am not going to let your cursed obstinancy incur the risk of losing your cargo altogether."

"Merciful Heaven! I shall be ruined!" moaned Isaac, in despair.

"You are going the right way to ruin yourself and it would serve you right to leave you to your own devices. But be off! I have no more to say."


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Public Law 99-352 99th Congress Joint Resolution July 2 1986 ' LH.J. Kes. 664]

'^° '^^sSnate July 3, 1986, as "Let Freedom Ring Day", and to request the President to issue a proclamation encouraging the people of the United States to ring bells on gygjj ^j^y immediately following the relighting of the torch of the Statue of Liberty.

Whereas the United States has, for over two hundred years, stood for Hberty, justice, freedom, and opportunity; Whereas the Statue of Liberty has, for one hundred years, symbolized the freedoms and liberties that we as a Nation so deeply cherish; Whereas Liberty Weekend, a division of the Statue of Liberty-Ellis Island Foundation, has requested that individuals and groups across the United States ring bells on July 3, 1986, immediately following the relighting of the torch of the Statue of Liberty in New York City; and Whereas such ringing of bells across the United States in conjunction with the celebration of the 100th anniversary of the Statue of Liberty should inspire all Americans to honor our Nation's heritage: Now, therefore, be it Resolved by the Senate and House of Representatives of the United States of America in Congress assembled, That July 3, 1986, is designated as "Let Freedom Ring Day". The President is requested to issue a proclamation encouraging the people of the United States to ring bells immediately following the relighting of the torch of the Statue of Liberty which is scheduled to occur at approximately 10:53 p.m. on such day. Approved July 2, 1986.

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100 STAT. 755

Public Law 99-353 99th Congress Joint Resolution To designate July 4, 1986, as National Immigrants Day.

Whereas on July 4, 1986, the restored Statue of Liberty will be unveiled at the centennial celebration of the erection and dedication of the Statue; Whereas the Statue of Liberty has been the symbol of freedom, hope, and opportunity for millions of immigrants over the past 100 years; Whereas the Statue of Liberty serves as a reminder to all that the United States is a Nation of immigrants, a Nation of nations; Whereas the Statue of Liberty is a lasting memorial to the immigrants who have made America great; Whereas millions of immigrants settled throughout the vast territory of the United States, and supported the ideals of independence and liberty; Whereas the torch held by the Statue of Liberty serves as a beacon of freedom that lives in the soul of every Americsin; and Whereas it is only fitting that when the torch is relit also be a time to honor the immigrants welcomed by the burning torch of the Lady of Liberty to a land of freedom where any dream was and is achievable: Now, therefore, be it Resolved by the Senate and House of Representatives of the United States of America in Congress assembled, That July 4, 1986, the centennial celebration of the Statue of Liberty, is designated as "National Immigrants Day", and the President is authorized and requested to issue a proclamation encouraging the people of the United States to join the President and the Congress in observance of National Immigrants Day with appropriate programs, ceremonies, and activities. Approved July 2, 1986.

LEGISLATIVE HISTORY—S.J. Res. 290: CONGRESSIONAL RECORD, Vol. 132 (1986): June 16, considered and passed Senate. June 19, considered and passed House.

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54 surviving soldiers and sailors of the war of 1812, and 24,750 widows from that war, a total of 250,802—an increase since last year of 8,047.

During the year, 19,545 new pensions were allowed, and 1,377 pensioners previously dropped restored; 12,875 were dropped.

The annual pensions average $103.34—an aggregate for all of $25,917,906.60. Exclusive of the arrears, the payments for the year amounted to $37,046,185.89, of which $12,468,191.20 was accrued pension in the new cases.

The payment of arrears commenced in May, 1879. There was paid in May and June of that year $3,933,386.63, and $19,980,808.23 during the last fiscal year. The total amount paid out for pensions during the year was $57,026,994.12.

The number of cases in which arrears of pension have been allowed up to November 1, the date of the report, is 43,917. The average in each case is $560.15. These cases were settled from the beginning, so as to distribute them in equal proportions throughout the country, month by month, as the work progressed.

During the 19 years from June, 1861, to July, 1880, 412,459 Army and Navy claims for invalid pension were filed, and 278,488 claims in behalf of Army and Navy widows, minor children, and dependent relatives; 168,856 of the invalids and 193,494 of the other classes were placed on the pension-rolls. Under the acts of February 14, 1871, and March 9, 1878, granting pensions on account of service in the war of 1812, 34,339 survivors presented claims, and 40,020 widows; 25,470 of the survivors and 29,898 widows have been pensioned. There were, on the 30th of June, 282,597 unsettled claims for pension of the Army and Navy classes, and 17,749 claims for pension on account of service in the war of 1812, for bounty-land warrants and for increase of pension. There were allowed during the year 14,631 original pensions of the Army and Navy classes, a larger number than has been allowed in any year since 1871. Annexed to the report is a number of valuable statistical tables, which cannot be given in full, but one of them is worthy of particular mention, showing the number of pensioners borne upon the rolls at the end of each fiscal year from 1861 to 1880, and the amount of money paid out for pensions each year. The total amount for the twenty years is $455,718,505.70.

The Commissioner refers to the new record of claims which has been in course of preparation for many months, and now approaching completion, which classifies the claimants by their proper military organization. These records when completed will comprise 176 volumes of 250 pages each, and contain a record of the claims on account of service in 2,268 regiments, 194 battalions, 706 independent companies, 708 batteries, and 46 staff corps.

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Whereas more than one hundred and twenty thousand Soviet troops currently remain in Afghanistan as a result of their illegal invasion in December of 1979; Whereas these forces have decimated the nation of Afghanistan directly causing: the largest refugee population in the world, with three million Afghans living in exile in Pakistan; over one million war-related casualties; the internal displacement of hundreds of thousands of Afghans; and deprivation and suffering for the majority of Afghanistan's population; Whereas the most recent United Nations Human Rights Commission report concludes that the continuation of a military solution in Afghanistan will "lead inevitably to a situation approaching genocide"; Whereas the international community has repeatedly condemned the continued Soviet occupation of Afghanistan and has in seven resolutions approved by the United Nations General Assembly called for "the immediate withdrawal of foreign troops from Afghanistan"; Whereas the Afghan Mujahideen have valiantly resisted the Soviet forces for more than six years, and have inspired freedom loving people throughout the world with their courage and determination; Whereas on May 16, 1985, the Afghan resistance took an historic step by forming the Islamic Unity of Afghan Mujahideen, representing a unified coalition of the major Afghan organizations dedicated to ending the Soviet occupation; Whereas during the week of June 15, 1986, the current spokesman of this alliance will travel to the United States on behalf of the Afghan people to meet with the President and senior American officials: Now, therefore, be it

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100 STAT. 757

Resolved by the Senate and House of Representatives of the United States of America in Congress assembled, That the United States— (1) reaffirms its support for the valiant struggle of the Afghan people; and (2) welcomes the delegation of the Islamic Unity of Afghan Mujahideen led by Spokesman Burhanuddin Rabbani on the occasion of his first official visit to the United States of America. Approved July 2, 1986.

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PUBLIC LAW 99-355—JULY 3, 1986

Public Law 99-355 99th Congress Joint Resolution July 3, 1986 [S.J. Res. 188]

To designate July 6, 1986, "National Air Traffic Control Day".

Whereas July 6, 1986, marks the fiftieth anniversary of the establishment, by the United States Bureau of Air Commerce, of an airways traffic control system to assure adequate spacing between airplanes flying along established air routes and to prevent congestion at airports; Whereas the volume of traffic using the United States Airspace System has increased one hundred eighty-fold from two hundred ninety-four thousand five hundred twenty-eight en route flight movements in 1938, to fifty-three million three hundred twenty thousand nine hundred thirty-one total air route traffic movements in 1983; Whereas the safety, efficiency, and technical sophistication of the United States National Airspace System is now unparalleled in the world, and the preeminence of the United States in pioneering the technology of air traffic control is universally recognized, and emulated, by other nations throughout the world; Whereas this Nation's civil and military air traffic control personnel daily guide unprecedented volumes of traffic safely and efficiently through the National Airspace System; and Whereas in order to increase public awareness of the excellence and preeminence of the United States National Airspace System, and because the people of the United States desire to express their gratitude and respect to the pioneers of the technology of air traffic control, and the air traffic control personnel—past and present—who have dedicated their lives and careers to development, safety, and efficiency of the National Airspace System: Now, therefore, be it

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100 STAT. 759

Resolved by the Senate and House of Representatives of the United States of America in Congress assembled, That July 6, 1986, is designated as "National Air Traffic Control Day". The President is requested to issue a proclamation calling upon the people of the United States and upon interested associations and organizations to observe such a day with appropriate ceremonies and activities. Approved July 8, 1986.

LEGISLATIVE HISTORY—S.J. Res. 188: CONGRESSIONAL RECORD, Vol. 132 (1986): Apr. 11, considered and passed Senate. June 19, considered and passed House.

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PUBLIC LAW 99-356—JULY 3, 1986

Public Law 99-356 99th Congress Joint Resolution ,^ " ^^ ' [S.J. Res. 350]

To designate 1987 as the "National Year of the Americas".

Whereas the tenth Pan American games will be held in Indianapolis, Indiana, in 1987; Whereas the games will bring together more than six thousand athletes from thirty-seven national teams from the Americas to compete in twenty-seven different sports; Whereas the games will be the largest such gathering which brings together people from Latin America, the West Indies, Canada, and the United States; Whereas the games will symbolize both the unity and the diversity of the Americas, as well as celebrate the lasting friendship of the peoples of the Americas; Whereas the occasion of the games provides a unique opportunity to welcome to this country the leaders and peoples of the Americas throughout the United States; and Whereas the year 1987 can be and should be the time for a year long celebration of the peoples and cultures of the Americas: Now, therefore, be it Resolved by the Senate and House of Representatives of the United States of America in Congress assembled, That the year 1987 is designated as "The National Year of the Americas" and the President is authorized and requested to issue a proclamation calling upon Federal, State, and local government agencies, private organizations, and the people of the United States to observe the year with appropriate programs, ceremonies, and activities. Approved July 3, 1986.

LEGISLATIVE HISTORY—S.J. Res. 350: CONGRESSIONAL RECORD, Vol. 132 (1986): June 10, considered and passed Senate. June 19, considered and passed House.

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 PUBLIC LAW 99-357—JULY 8, 1986

100 STAT. 761

Public Law 99-357 99th Congress An Act To amend the Carl D. Perkins Vocational Education Act with respect to State allotments under the Act.

July 8, 1986 [H.R. 4841]

Be it enacted by the Senate and House of Representatives of the United States of America in Congress assembled, SECTION 1. ALLOTMENTS UNDER THE CARL D. PERKINS VOCATIONAL EDUCATION ACT.

Section 101(a)(3) of the Carl D. Perkins Vocational Education Act is amended to read as follows: "(3)(A)(i) Notwithstanding any other provision of law and subject to clause (ii), for any fiscal year for programs authorized by title II or part B of title III of this Act, no State shall receive less than the payments made to the State for each such program for fiscal year 1985 under Public Laws 98-619 and 99-88. Amounts necessary for increasing such payments to States to comply with the preceding sentence shall be obtained by ratably reducing the amounts to be paid to other States, but no such amount shall be reduced to an amount which is less than the amount a State received under the Act for each such program for fiscal year 1985. "(ii) If for any fiscal year the amount appropriated for programs authorized by title II or part B of title III and available for allotment under this section is insufficient to satisfy the provisions of clause (i), the payments to all States for each such program shall be ratably reduced as necessary. "(B)(i) Notwithstanding any other provision of law and subject to subparagraph (A) and clause (ii), for any fiscal year for which the amounts appropriated for programs authorized by title II or part A, B, C, D, or E of title III (and available for allotment under this section) exceed the amounts so available for fiscal year 1985, no State shall receive less than one-half of one percent of the amount available for each such program for that fiscal year under this subsection. Amounts necessary for increasing such payments to States to comply with the preceding sentence shall be obtained by ratably reducing the amounts to be paid to other States.

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"(ii) Due to the application of the provisions of clause (i), for any fiscal year, no State shall receive more than 150 percent of the payments made to the State for each program authorized by title II, or part A, B, C, D, or E of title III for the preceding fiscal year. "(C) In the case of the Virgin Islands, Guam, American Samoa, the Northern Mariana Islands, and the Trust Territory of the Pacific Islands, the minimum allotment for all programs under the Act shall be $200,000.". Approved July 8, 1986. .iwi uy.' ?A.:-i>?-^,:,-

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100 STAT. 763

Public Law 99-358 99th Congress An Act To permit the use and leasing of certain public lands in Nevada by the University of Nevada.

Be it enacted by the Senate and House of Representatives of the United States of America in Congress assembled, That (a) notwithstanding the provisions of the Recreation and Public Purposes Act (43 U.S.C. 869 et seq.), the Secretary of the Interior shall permit the University of Nevada to use (either directly or by lease) the lands described in subsection (b) of this Act as a site for a research and development center. (b) The lands referred to in subsection (a) are described as follows: (1) T. 20 N., R. 19E, Sec. 25: Lots 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 11, SE 1/4 NW 1/4, NE 1/4 SW 1/4, Mount Diablo Meridian, Nevada, containing 309.11 acres; and (2) T. 20 N., R. 19E, Sec. 25: Lots 6, 7, SW 1/4 NE 1/4, NW 1/4 SE 1/4, Mount Diablo Meridian, Nevada, containing 158.22 acres. Approved July 8, 1986.

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LEGISLATIVE HISTORY—S. 1625: HOUSE REPORTS: No. 99-658 (Comm. on Interior and Insular Affairs). SENATE REPORTS: No. 99-277 (Comm. on Energy and Natural Resources). CONGRESSIONAL RECORD, Vol. 132 (1986): May 1, considered and passed Senate. June 26, considered and passed House.

July 8, 1986 [S. 1625]

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 Public Law 99-359 99th Congress

An Act

To authorize appropriations for activities under the Federal Fire Prevention and Control Act of 1974.

Be it enacted by the Senate and House of Representatives of the United States of America in Congress assembled, That section 17(f) of the Federal Fire Prevention and Control Act of 1974 (15 U.S.C. 2216(f)) is amended—

2. (a) The Congress finds—

(b) Section 3(a) of the Uniform Time Act of 1966 (15 U.S.C. 260a(a)) is amended by striking "last Sunday of April" and inserting in lieu thereof "first Sunday of April".

(c) Any law in effect on the date of the enactment of this Act—

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 amplitude modulation broadcast stations, as may be consistent with the public interest, including the public's interest in receiving interference-free service.

(2) Such general rules, or interim action, may include variances with respect to operating power and other technical operating characteristics.

(3) Subsequent to the adoption of such general rules, they may be varied with respect to particular stations and areas because of the exigencies in each case.

(e) This section shall take effect 60 days after the date of enactment of this Act, except that if such effective date occurs in any calendar year after March 1, this section shall take effect on the first day of the following calendar year.

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LEGISLATIVE HISTORY—S. 2180 (H.R. 4252) (H.R. 2095): HOUSE REPORTS: No. 99-623 accompanying H.R. 4252 (Comm. on Science and Technology) and No. 99-185 accompanying H.R. 2095 (Comm. on Energy and Commerce). SENATE REPORTS: No. 99-267 (Comm. on Commerce, Science, and Transportation). CONGRESSIONAL RECORD: Vol. 131 (1985): Oct. 22, H.R. 2095 considered and passed House. Vol. 132 (1986): May 15, 19, 20, considered and passed Senate. June 23, 24, H.R. 4252 considered and passed House; proceedings vacated and S. 2180 passed in lieu.

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PUBLIC LAW 99-360—JULY 8, 1986

Public Law 99-360 99th Congress An Act July 8, 1986 [S. 2414]

To amend title 18, United States Code.

Be it enacted by the Senate and House of Representatives of the United States of America in Congress assembled, SECTION 1. (a) Strike out section 926A of title 18, United States Code, and insert in lieu thereof the following new section: '•

18 USC 926A State and local governments.

Law enforcement and crime. Terrorism. Ante, p. 449.

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"§ 926A. Interstate transportation of firearms "Notwithstanding any other provision of any law or any rule or regulation of a State or any political subdivision thereof, any person who is not otherwise prohibited by this chapter from transporting, shipping, or receiving a firearm shall be entitled to transport a firearm for any lawful purpose from any place where he may lawfully possess and carry such firearm to any other place where he may lawfully possess and carry such firearm if, during such transportation the firearm is unloaded, and neither the firearm nor any ammunition being transported is readily accessible or is directly accessible from the passenger compartment of such transporting vehicle: Provided, That in the case of a vehicle without a compartment separate from the driver's compartment the firearm or ammunition shall be contained in a locked container other than the glove compartment or console.". (b) Section 921(a)(22) of title 18, United States Code, is amended by inserting before the period at the end thereof the following: ": Provided, That proof of profit shall not be required as to a person who engages in the regular and repetitive purchase and disposition of firearms for criminal purposes or terrorism. For purposes of this paragraph, the term 'terrorism' means activity, directed against United States persons, which— "(A) is committed by an individual who is not a national or permanent resident alien of the United States; "(B) involves violent acts or acts dangerous to human life which would be a criminal violation if committed within the jurisdiction of the United States; and "(C) is intended— "(i) to intimidate or coerce a civilian population; "(ii) to influence the policy of a government by intimidation or coercion; or "(iii) to affect the conduct of a government by assassination or kidnaping". (c) Section 923(c) of title 18, United States Code, is amended by adding before the period at the end thereof the following: ", except that any licensed manufacturer, importer, or dealer who has maintained a firearm as part of a personal collection for one year and who sells or otherwise disposes of such firearm shall record the description of the firearm in a bound volume, containing the name and place of residence and date of birth of the transferee if the transferee is an individual, or the identity and principal and local

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100 STAT. 767

places of business of the transferee if the transferee is a corporation or other business entity: Provided, That no other recordkeeping shall be required". SEC. 2. This Act and the amendments made by this Act, intended Effective date. to amend the Firearms Owners' Protection Act, shall become effec- Ante, p. 921^ note. i/^usc 449. tive on the date on which the section they are intended to amend in such Firearms Owners' Protection Act becomes effective and shall apply to the amendments to title 18, United States Code, made by such Act. Approved July 8, 1986.

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PUBLIC LAW 99-361—JULY 9, 1986

Public Law 99-361 99th Congress ,.;? July 9, 1986 [H.R. 237]

An Act

To amend the Fair Debt Collection Practices Act to provide that any attorney who collects debts on behalf of a client shall be subject to the provisions of such Act.

Be it enacted by the Senate and House of Representatives of the United States of America in Congress assembled, That (a) the last sentence of section 803(6) of the Fair Debt Collection Practices Act (15 U.S.C. 1692a(6)) is amended— (1) by striking out clause (F) and redesignating clause (G) as clause (F); and (2) in clause (E), by inserting "and" at the end thereof, (b) The second sentence of section 803(6) of the Fair Debt Collection Practices Act (15 U.S.C. 1692a(6)) is amended by striking out "clause (G)" and inserting in lieu thereof "clause (F)". Approved July 9, 1986.

LEGISLATIVE HISTORY—H.R. 237: HOUSE REPORTS: No. 99-405 (Comm. on Banking, Finance and Urban Affairs). CONGRESSIONAL RECORD: Vol. 131 (1985): Dec. 2, considered and passed House. Vol. 132 (1986): June 26, considered and passed Senate.

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 PUBLIC LAW 99-362—JULY 9, 1986

100 STAT. 769

Public Law 99-362 99th Congress An Act To make technical corrections to the National Foundation on the Arts and the Humanities Act of 1965.

July 9, 1986 [H.R. 5036]

Be it enacted by the Senate and House of Representatives of the United States of America in Congress assembled, That section 11(a)(2) of the National Foundation on the Arts and the Humanities Act of 1965 (20 U.S.C. 960(a)(2)) is amended— (1) in subparagraph (A)(ii) by striking out "paragraph (5)" and inserting in lieu thereof "paragraph (8)", and (2) in subparagraph (B)(ii) by striking out "paragraph (7)" and inserting "paragraph (9)". ALLOCATION LIMITATIONS FOR EDUCATION OF THE HANDICAPPED ACT

SEC. 2. Section 611(a)(5)(A)(i) of the Education of the Handicapped Children and Act is amended by inserting after "children" the first time it youth. appears the following: "aged five to seventeen, inclusive,". ^^ ^^ ^^^^ Approved July 9, 1986.

LEGISLATIVE HISTORY—H.R. 5036: CONGRESSIONAL RECORD, Vol. 132 (1986): June 17, considered and passed House. June 25, considered and passed Senate, amended. June 26, House agreed to Senate amendment.

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PUBLIC LAW 99-363—JULY 11, 1986

Public Law 99-363 99th Congress An Act July 11, 1986 [H.R. 4801]

Sentencing

To amend section 994 of title 28, United States Code, to clarify certain duties of the United States Sentencing Commission.

Be it enacted by the Senate and House of Representatives of the United States of America in Congress assembled,

Guidelines Act of 1986.

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SECTION 1. SHORT TITLE.

This Act may be cited as the "Sentencing Guidelines Act of 1986". SEC. 2. GUIDELINES AND POLICY STATEMENTS.

Section 994 of title 28, United States Code, is amended— (1) in subsection (a)(2)— (A) by redesignating subparagraphs (D) and (E) as subparagraphs (E) and (F), respectively; (B) so that subparagraph (C) reads as follows: "(C) the sentence modification provisions set forth in sections 3563(c), 3564, 3573, and 3582(c) of title 18;"; and (C) by adding after subparagraph (C) the following: "(D) the fine imposition provisions set forth in section 3572 of title 18;"; (2) so that paragraph (3) of subsection (a) reads as follows: "(3) guidelines or general policy statements regarding the appropriate use of the provisions for revocation of probation set forth in section 3565 of title 18, and the provisions for modification of the term or conditions of supervised release set forth in section 3583(e) of title 18."; and (3) in subsection (b)— (A) by inserting "(1)" after "(b)"; (B) by designating the second sentence as paragraph (2); and (C) in that second sentence as so redesignated, by striking out "25 per centum" and inserting in lieu thereof "the greater of 25 percent or 6 months, except that, if the maximum term of the range is 30 years or more, the maximum may be life imprisonment". Approved July 11, 1986.

LEGISLATIVE HISTORY—H.R. 4801: HOUSE REPORTS: No.^9-614 (Comm. on the Judiciary). CONGRESSIONAL RECORD, Vol. 132 (1986): June 3, considered and passed House. June 26, considered and passed Senate. WEEKLY COMPILATION OF PRESIDENTIAL DOCUMENTS, Vol. 22 (1986): July 11, Presidential statement.

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100 STAT. 771

Public Law 99-364 99th Congress Joint Resolution To designate the weekend of August 1, 1986, through August 3, 1986, as "National Family Reunion Weekend".

Whereas the family is the foundation of a strong America; Whereas the family nurtures the character and identity of individuals; Whereas it is important to strengthen and preserve family spirit and unity; Whereas tracing ancestral roots and creating a family tree can be an important discovery process; Whereas family reunions of any size provide a strong sense of heritage and pride; and Whereas family reunions bridge the gap between generations, bringing together the young and old alike to celebrate a family's rich past: Now, therefore, be it Resolved by the Senate and House of Representatives of the United States of America in Congress assembled, That the weekend of August 1, 1986, through August 3, 1986, is designated as "National Family Reunion Weekend" and the President is authorized and requested to issue a proclamation calling upon the families of America to observe such weekend with appropriate activities. Approved July 29, 1986.

LEGISLATIVE HISTORY—S.J. Res. 274: CONGRESSIONAL RECORD, Vol. 132 (1986): June 20, considered and passed Senate. July 16, considered and passed House.

July 29, 1986 [S.J. Res. 274]

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Rh of the files to correspond, has been of great advantage to the service.

The report refers to the subject of Indian pensions, on account of service in three regiments of Indian home guards, raised in the Indian Territory. In 1879 the Commissioner detailed two special agents to visit the Territory and investigate the claims upon their merits. The investigation was successful and the claimants are about to be paid their dues; a large sum of accrued pension is due in each case, which, under the law, must be paid by check issued by the pension agent. The Commissioner says that there are no banks or other financial institutions in the Territory upon which the pensioners can depend to exchange at a reasonable rate current money for their pension checks, and the pensioners are in danger of being overreached and defrauded of their pensions by unscrupulous speculators and adventurers, who infest the Indian and border settlements, unless some precaution shall be taken for their protection, and he recommends legislation to authorize the accrued pension to be paid in installments not to exceed $200 each, as a measure of protection.

There are about 2,450 pensioners residing at the various branches of the homes for disabled volunteer soldiers, whose pensions annually amount to about $300,000, which have been paid to the treasurer of the home and disbursed under the direction of the managers, who claim that this course is justified by the law and necessary in order to secure proper discipline and good order among the inmates. The Commissioner is of opinion that the law does not provide for the payment of these pensions in this manner, and requests that the subject be brought to the attention of Congress, so that the duties of the Commissioner of Pensions and managers of the home in relation to these pensions be more clearly defined.

Legislation to authorize the payment of the pensions to the wives and children of insane or imprisoned invalid pensioners is recommended.

The report also recommends legislation to authorize the pensions of minor children to be commenced at the date of the last payment to the widow of the soldier in cases where she has remarried and concealed the fact, and continued to draw the pension.

It also recommends legislation to enable the Commissioner to dispose more equitably of claims for increase of pension than can now be done under the law, and providing for the review of unjust rates of pension which have been established under a mistake.

The report next deals with the subject of attorneys' fees. It calls attention to the fact that since the act of June 20, 1878, there is doubt whether the penal provisions of section 4785, Revised Statutes, can be enforced against attorneys, and recommends an amendment to dispose of the doubtful construction.

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PUBLIC LAW 99-365—JULY 29, 1986

Public Law 99-365 99th Congress Joint Resolution July 29, 1986 [S.J. Res. 279]

To designate the month of October 1986, as "Lupus Awareness Month".

Whereas Lupus Erythematosus is a disease of unknown cause that affects over five-hundred thousand people in the United States, 90 percent of whom are women in their childbearing years; Whereas Lupus Erj^hematosus, though not a rare disease, is unfamiliar even to some physicians which may result in the disease being misdiagnosed or diagnosed too late; Whereas Lupus Erythematosus in the most severe form can be fatal; Whereas The Lupus Foundation of America, Inc., its constituent chapters, and other voluntary health organizations are established throughout the United States to serve and support victims of lupus and their families, encourage funding for research, and increase public awareness; and Whereas the public and the Federal Government are not sufficiently aware of the incidence of Lupus Erythematosus: Now, therefore, be it Resolved by the Senate and House of Representatives of the United States of America in Congress assembled, That the month of October 1986, is designated as "Lupus Awareness Month" and the President is authorized and requested to issue a proclamation calling upon the people of the United States to observe the month with appropriate programs, ceremonies, and activities. Approved July 29, 1986.

LEGISLATIVE HISTORY—S.J. Res. 279: CONGRESSIONAL RECORD, Vol. 132 (1986): Mar. 21, considered and passed Senate. July 16, considered and passed House.

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 PUBLIC LAW 99-366—JULY 31, 1986

100 STAT. 773

Public Law 99-866 99th Congress Joint Resolution To ratify the February 1, 1986, sequestration order of the President for Fiscal Year 1986 issued under section 252 of the Balanced Budget and Emergency Deficit Control Act of 1985.

j^j g^ ^ggg ' [H.J. Res. 672]

Resolved by the Senate and House of Representatives of the United States of America in Congress assembled, That, effective on and after Effective date. March 1, 1986, the Congress hereby ratifies and affirms as law the ^ USC 902 note. February 1, 1986, sequestration order of the President as issued under section 252(a)(l) of the Balanced Budget and Emergency Deficit Control Act of 1985 and as affected by laws enacted after 2 USC 902. February 1, 1986, and before the date of adoption of this joint resolution. Approved July 31, 1986.

LEGISLATIVE HISTORY—H.J. Res. 672 (H.J. Res. 676) (S.J. Res. 374): HOUSE REPORTS: No. 99-694 accompanying H.J. Res. 676 (Temporary Joint Comm. on Deficit Reduction). CONGRESSIONAL RECORD, Vol. 132 (1986): July 17, considered and passed House and Senate. WEEKLY COMPILATION OF PRESIDENTIAL DOCUMENTS, Vol. 22 (1986): July 31, Presidential statement.

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Public Law 99-367 99th Congress July 31, 1986 [S. 1068]

OCS Paperwork and Reporting Act 43 USC 1301 note.

An Act

To eliminate unnecessary paperwork and reporting requirements contained in section 15(1) of the Outer Continental Shelf Lands Act, and sections 601 and 606 of the Outer Continental Shelf Lands Act Amendments of 1978.

Be it enacted by the Senate and House of Representatives of the United States of America in Congress assembled, That this Act may be referred to as the "OCS Paperwork and Reporting Act". SEC. 2. (a) Section 15(1) of the Outer Continental Shelf Lands Act, as amended (43 U.S.C. 1343(1)), is amended by— (1) adding the word "and" after "activities;" in paragraph (C); (2) deletiag paragraph (D); and (3) redesignating paragraph (E) as paragraph (D). (b) Title VI of the Outer Continental Shelf Lands Act Amendments of 1978 is amended by deleting section 601 (43 U.S.C. 1861). (c) Title VI of the Outer Continental Shelf Lands Act Amendments of 1978 is amended by deleting section 606 (43 U.S.C. 1865) and inserting in lieu thereof the following: "INVESTIGATION OF RESERVES OP OIL AND GAS IN OUTER CONTINENTAL SHELF

Reports.

"SEC. 606. The Secretary of the Interior shall conduct a continuing investigation to determine an estimate of the total discovered crude oil and natural gas reserves by fields (including proved and indicated reserves) and undiscovered crude oil and natural gas resources (including hypothetical and speculative resources) of the Outer Continental Shelf. "The Secretary of the Interior shall provide a biennial report to Congress on June 30 of every odd numbered year on the results of such investigation.". Approved July 31, 1986.

LEGISLATIVE HISTORY—S. 1068: HOUSE REPORTS: No. 99-558, Pt. 1 (Comm. on Merchant Marine and Fisheries). SENATE REPORTS: No. 99-84 (Comm. on Energy and Natural Resources). CONGRESSIONAL RECORD: Vol. 131 (1985): July 9, considered and passed Senate. Vol. 182 (1986): July 21, considered and passed House.

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100 STAT. 775

Public Law 99-368 99th Congress An Act To authorize appropriations for fiscal year 1987 for the operation and maintenance of the Panama Canal, and for other purposes.

Be it enacted by the Senate and House of Representatives of the United States of America in Congress assembled, SECTION 1. SHORT TITLE.

This Act may be cited as the "Panama Canal Commission Authorization Act, Fiscal Year 1987".

Aug. 1, 1986 [H.R. 4409] Panama Canal Commission Authorization Act, Fiscal Year 1987.

SEC. 2. OPERATING EXPENSES.

There is authorized to be appropriated from the Panama Canal Commission Fund to the Panama Canal Commission (hereafter in this Act referred to as the "Commission") for the fiscal year beginning October 1, 1986, not more than $437,250,000, for necessary expenses of the Commission incurred under the Panama Canal Act of 1979 (Public Law 96-70; 22 U.S.C. 3601 et seq.), including expenses for— (1) the hire of passenger motor vehicles and aircraft; Motor vehicles. (2) the purchase of passenger motor vehicles as may be nec- Aircraft and essary for fiscal year 1987, the number and price of which may aircraft carriers. not exceed the amount provided in appropriation Acts; except that large heavy duty passenger sedans used to transport employees of the Commission across the Isthmus of Panama may be purchased for the fiscal year 1987 without regard to price limitations set forth in applicable regulations of any department or agency of the United States; (3) official receptions and representation expenses, except that not more than $43,000 may be made available for such expenses, of which (A) not more than $10,000 may be made available for such expenses of the Supervisory Board of the Commission, (B) not more than $5,000 may be made available for such expenses of the Secretary of the Commission, and (C) not more than $28,000 may be made available for such expenses of the Administrator of the Commission; (4) the procurement of expert and consultant services as provided in section 3109 of title 5, United States Code; (5) a residence for the Administrator of the Commission; Housing. (6) uniforms, or allowances therefor, as authorized by section 5901 and 5902 of title 5, United States Code; (7) disbursements by the Administrator of the Commission for employee recreation and community projects; and (8) the operation of guide services. SEC. 3. CAPITAL OUTLAY.

Of any funds appropriated pursuant to section 2 of this Act, not more than $27,480,000 (which is authorized to remain available until expended) may be made available for the acquisition, construction.

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replacement, and improvement of facilities, structures, and equipment required by the Commission. SEC. 4. AUTHORIZATION OF ADDITIONAL APPROPRIATIONS.

Wages. TIAS 10030. Petroleum and petroleum products.

46 USC app. 1295b.

In addition to the amount authorized to be appropriated by section 2 of this Act, there are authorized to be appropriated to the Commission for the fiscal year 1987 such amounts as may be necessary for— (1) increases in salary, pay, retirement, and other employee benefits provided by law; (2) covering payments to Panama under paragraph 4(a) of article XIII of the Panama Canal Treaty of 1977, as provided by section 1341(a) of the Panama Canal Act of 1979 (22 U.S.C. 3751(a)); and (3) increased costs for fuel. SEC. 5. AUTHORIZATION OF SIX ADDITIONAL CITIZENS OF THE REPUBLIC OF PANAMA TO RECEIVE INSTRUCTION AT THE UNITED STATES MERCHANT MARINE ACADEMY.

Strike section 1303(b)(7) of the Merchant Marine Act, 1936 (46 App. U.S.C. 1295(b)(7)) and substitute the following: "(7)(A) The Secretary may annually permit, until September 30, 1995, upon approval of the Secretary of State, up to six additional individuals from the Republic of Panama to receive instruction at the Academy, in addition to those individuals appointed under paragraphs (3), (4), (5), and (6) of this subsection. "(B) The Secretary shall insure that the Republic of Panama reimburse the Secretary for the cost of that instruction (including the same allowances as received by cadets at the Academy appointed from the United States) as determined by the Secretary. "(C) An individual receiving instructions at the Academy under this paragraph shall be subject to the same rules and regulations governing admission, attendance, discipline, resignation, discharge, dismissal, and graduation as cadets at the Academy appointed from the United States. "(8) An individual appointed as a cadet under paragraph (3), or receiving instruction under paragraph (4), (5), (6), or (7) of this subsection is not entitled to hold a license authorizing service on a merchant marine vessel of the United States solely by reason of graduation from the Academy.". SEC. 6. EXEMPTION OF PANAMA CANAL COMMISSION APPROPRIATIONS FROM THE BALANCED BUDGET AND EMERGENCY DEFICIT CONTROL ACT OF 1985 (PUBLIC LAW 99-177).

2 USC 901 note. TIAS 10030.

Section 1341 of the Panama Canal Act of 1979 (22 U.S.C. 3751) is amended by adding at the end thereof the following new subsection: "(g) Notwithstanding any other provision of law, no reduction under any order issued pursuant to the Balanced Budget and Emergency Deficit Control Act of 1985 shall apply to the Commission if the implementation of such an order would result in a payment to the Republic of Panama under paragraph 4(c) of article XIII of the Panama Canal Treaty of 1977 and this section.".

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 PUBLIC LAW 99-368-AUG. 1, 1986 SEC. 7. EFFECTIVE DATE OF EXEMPTION FROM AUTOMATIC BUDCJET CUTS.

The amendment made by section 6 shall take effect with respect to fiscal year 1986 and subsequent fiscal years. Approved August 1, 1986.

LEGISLATIVE HISTORY—H.R. 4409: HOUSE REPORTS: No. 99-536 (Comm. on Merchant Marine and Fisheries). CONGRESSIONAL RECORD, Vol. 132 (1986): May 1, considered and passed House. July 17, considered and passed Senate. WEEKLY COMPILATION OF PRESIDENTIAL DOCUMENTS, Vol. 22 (1986): Aug. 1, Presidential statement.

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Public Law 99-369 99th Congress Aug. 1, 1986 [H.R. 4985]

An Act

To authorize the distribution within the United States of the USIA film entitled "The March".

Be it enacted by the Senate and House of Representatives of the United States of America in Congress assembled, Historic preservation. 22 USC 1461-la.

Public information.

SECTION 1. DISTRIBUTION WITHIN THE UNITED STATES OF THE USIA FILM ENTITLED "THE MARCH".

Notwithstanding section 208 of the Foreign Relations Authorization Act, Fiscal Years 1986 and 1987 and the second sentence of section 501 of the United States Information and Education Exchange Act of 1948 (22 U.S.C. 1461)— (1) the Director of the United States Information Agency shall make available to the Archivist of the United States a master copy of the film entitled "The March"; and (2) upon evidence that necessary United States rights and licenses have been secured and paid for by the person seeking domestic release of the film, the Archivist shall reimburse the Director for any expenses of the Agency in making that master copy available, shall deposit that film in the National Archives of the United States, and shall make copies of that film available for purchase and public viewing in the United States. Any reimbursement to the Director pursuant to this section shall be credited to the applicable appropriation of the United States Information Agency. Approved August 1, 1986.

LEGISLATIVE HISTORY—H.R. 4985 (S. 2538): CONGRESSIONAL RECORD, Vol. 132 (1986): July 15, considered and passed House. July 17, considered and passed Senate.

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100 STAT. 779

Public Law 99-370 99th Congress An Act To amend title 18, United States Code, with respect to certain bribery and related offenses.

Aug. 4, 1986 [H.R. 3511]

Be it enacted by the Senate and House of Representatives of the Bank Bribery United States of America in Congress assembled, SECTION 1. SHORT TITLE.

This Act may be cited as the "Bank Bribery Amendments Act of 1985".

Amendments Act of 1985. 18 USC 201 note.

SEC. 2. CHAPTER 11 AMENDMENT.

Section 215 of title 18, United States Code, is amended to read as follows: "§ 215. Receipt of commissions or gifts for procuring loans Law "(a) Whoever— "(1) corruptly gives, offers, or promises anything of value to enforcement and crime. any person, with intent to influence or reward an officer, director, employee, agent, or attorney of a financial institution in connection with any business or transaction of such institution; or "(2) as an officer, director, employee, agent, or attorney of a financial institution, corruptly solicits or demands for the benefit of any person, or corruptly accepts or agrees to accept, anything of value from any person, intending to be influenced or rewarded in connection with any business or transaction of such institution; shall be fined not more than $5,000 or three times the value of the thing given, offered, promised, solicited, demanded, accepted, or agreed to be accepted, whichever is greater, or imprisoned not more than five years, or both, but if the value of the thing given, offered, promised, solicited, demanded, accepted, or agreed to be accepted does not exceed $100, shall be fined not more than $1,000 or imprisoned not more than one year, or both. "0>) As used in this section, the term 'financial institution' means— "(1) a bank with deposits insured by the Federal Deposit Insurance Corporation; "(2) an institution with accounts insured by the Federal Savings and Loan Insurance Corporation; "(3) a credit union with accounts insured by the National Credit Union Share Insurance Fund; "(4) a Federal home loan bank or a member, as defined in section 2 of the Federal Home Loan Bank Act (12 U.S.C. 1422), of the Federal home loan bank system; "(5) a Federal land bank. Federal intermediate credit bank, bank for cooperatives, production credit association, and Federal land bank association;

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"(6) a small business investment company, as defined in section 103 of the Small Business Investment Act of 1958 (15 U.S.C. 662); "(7) a bank holding company as defined in section 2 of the Bank Holding Company Act of 1956 (12 U.S.C. 1841); or "(8) a savings and loan holding company as defined in section 408 of the National Housing Act (12 U.S.C. 1730a). "(c) This section shall not apply to bona fide salary, wages, fees, or other compensation paid, or expenses paid or reimbursed, in the usual course of business. "(d) Federal agencies with responsibility for regulating a financial institution shall jointly establish such guidelines as are appropriate to assist an officer, director, employee, agent, or attorney of a Public financial institution to comply with this section. Such agencies shall information. make such guidelines available to the public". 18 USC 215 note.

SEC. 3. EFFECTIVE DATE.

This Act and the amendments made by this Act shall take effect 30 days after the date of the enactment of this Act. Approved August 4, 1986.

LEGISLATIVE HISTORY—H.R. 3511: HOUSE REPORTS: No. 99-335 (Comm. on the Judiciary). CONGRESSIONAL RECORD: Vol. 131 (1985): Oct. 29, considered and passed House. Vol. 132 (1986): Feb. 4, considered and passed Senate, amended. Apr. 22, House concurred in Senate amendments, in another with an amendment. June 24, Senate concurred in House amendment with an amendment. June 26, House concurred in Senate amendment.

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100 STAT. 781

Public Law 99-371 99th Congress An Act To authorize quality educational programs for deaf individuals, to foster improved educational programs for deaf individuals throughout the United States, to reenact and codify certain provisions of law relating to the education of the deaf, and for other purposes.

Aug. 4, 1986 [S. 1874]

Be it enacted by the Senate and House of Representatives of the United States of America in Congress assembled. That this Act may Education of the Deaf Act of 1986. be cited as the "Education of the Deaf Act of 1986". TITLE I—GALLAUDET UNIVERSITY

20 USC 4301 note.

PART A—GALLAUDET UNIVERSITY GENERAL AUTHORITY SEC.

101. CONTINUATION OF GALLAUDET COLLEGE AS GALLAUDET 20 USC 4301. UNIVERSITY.

(a) GALLAUDET UNIVERSITY.—The Gallaudet College created by an Act entitled "An Act to amend the charter of the Columbia Institution for the Deaf, change its name, define its corporate powers, and provide for its organization and administration, and for other purposes", approved June 18, 1954, is continued as a body corporate 20 USC 691. under the name of Gallaudet University. Hereafter Gallaudet College shall be known as Gallaudet University and have perpetual succession and shall have the powers and be subject to the limitations contained in this Act. (b) PURPOSE.—The purpose of Gallaudet University shall be to provide education and training to deaf individuals and otherwise to further the education of the deaf. SEC. 102. PROPERTY RIGHTS.

20 USC 4302.

(a) PROPERTY RIGHTS DESCRIBED.—Gallaudet University is vested with all the property and the rights of property, and shall have and be entitled to use all authority, privileges, and possessions and all legal rights which it has, or which it had or exercised under any former name, including the right to sue and be sued and to own, acquire, sell, mortgage, or otherwise dispose of property it may own now or hereafter acquire. Gallaudet University shall also be subject to all liabilities and obligations now outstanding against the corporation under any former name. (b) DISPOSAL OF REAL PROPERTY.—(1) With the approval of the Secretary of Education, the Board of Trustees of Gallaudet University may convey fee simple title by deed, convey by quitclaim deed, mortgage, or otherwise dispose of any or all real property title to which is vested in Gallaudet University, Gallaudet College, the Columbia Institution for the Deaf, or any predecessor corporation. (2) The proceeds of any such disposition shall be considered a part Securities. of the capital structure of the corporation, and may be used solely for the acquisition of real estate for the use of the corporation, for the construction, equipment, or improvement of buildings for such

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56 against disbarred attorneys, who continue to solicit and receive fees in cases wherein they are no longer recognized.

Referring to the operations of the office in the investigation of frauds, he presents a table showing that the expenses of the year were $26,466.19; that there was saved directly to the government by the investigation $451,775.65.

The Commissioner is of the opinion that the great number of frauds discovered year by year, when it is considered that their discovery by the office is in a large degree chargeable to accident, or to voluntary information, is quite conclusive evidence that but a small percentage of the frauds committed have been discovered.

The Commissioner is of opinion that the compensation of pension agents is too small, and recommends a revision of the law fixing their compensation and increasing it by extending to them the right to use the official penalty envelope in their official correspondence. He also recommends that an additional fee of twenty cents be paid them for their services in paying the arrears.

The report closes with a recommendation for an increase in the number of clerkships of the classes 1, 2, 3, and 4, and also for an increase in the salaries of chiefs of division, appeal clerk, chief clerk, deputy commissioner, and Commissioner.

The report of the Commissioner of Patents shows an increase in the work of the office for the year ending June 30, 1880, over that of the previous year.

The number of applications for patents was 20,990, being 1,690 more than the previous year. The number of applications for design patents was 681; for the reissue of patents 598; number of caveats filed 2,680; number of applications for registration of trade marks 732; number of applications for registration of labels 479; number of disclaimers filed 11; number of appeals on the merits 781.

Number of patents granted, including reissues and designs, 13,649, being 1,178 more than the previous year. The number of trade-marks registered was 515; labels registered 307; patents withheld for non-payment of final fee 1,313; number of patents expired 3,364.

The total receipts of the office were $730,547.12, being $27,400.33 more than the previous year.

The expenditures for the year were $538,926.43; the expenditures for the year ending June 30,1879, were $548,651.37, $5,000 of this being for the repair of models damaged by fire and not chargeable to the current expenses of the office.

The current expenditures of the office were $9,725.04 less than the year before. This gives a net gain in excess of receipts over expenditures of $37,125.37. The total excess of receipts over expenditures is $191,620.69.


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use, or for investment purposes, but if invested only the income from the investment may be used for current expenses of the corporation. 20 USC 4303.

SEC. 103. BOARD OF TRUSTEES.

(a) COMPOSITION OF THE BOARD.—(1) Gallaudet University shall be under the direction and control of a Board of Trustees, composed of twenty-one members selected as follows: (A) three public members of whom (i) one shall be a United States Senator appointed by the President of the Senate, and (ii) two shall be Representatives appointed by the Speaker of the House of Representatives; and (B) eighteen other members, all of whom shall be elected by the Board of Trustees, who on the effective date of this Act shall include those individuals serving as nonpublic members of the Board of Trustees of Gallaudet College immediately prior to such date, and of whom one shall be elected pursuant to regulations of the Board of Trustees, on nomination by the Gallaudet University Alumni Association for a term of three years. The members appointed from the Senate and House of Representatives shall be appointed for a term of two years at the beginning of each Congress, shall be eligible for reappointment, and shall serve until their successors are appointed. (2) The Board of Trustees shall have the power to fill any vacancy in the membership of the Board except for public members. Nine trustees shall constitute a quorum to transact business. The Board of Trustees, by vote of a majority of its membership, is authorized to remove any member of their body (except the public members) who may refuse or neglect to discharge the duties of a trustee, or whose removal would, in the judgment of said majority, be to the interest and welfare of said corporation. (b) POWERS OF THE BOARD.—The Board of Trustees is authorized to— (1) make such rules, policies, regulations, and bylaws, not inconsistent with the Constitution and laws of the United States, as may be necessary for the good government of Gallaudet University, for the management of the property and funds of such corporation and for the admission, instruction, care, and discharge of students; (2) provide for the adoption of a corporate seal and for its use; (3) fix the date of holding their annual and other meetings; (4) appoint a president, professors, instructors, and other necessary employees for Gallaudet University, delegate to them such duties as it may deem advisable, fix their compensation, and remove them when, in their judgment, the interest of Gallaudet University shall require it; (5) elect a chairperson and other officers and prescribe their duties and terms of office, and appoint an executive committee to consist of five members, and vest the committee with such of its powers during periods between meetings of the Board as the Board deems necessary; (6) establish such departments and other units, including a department of higher learning for the deaf, a department of elementary education for the instruction of deaf children, a graduate department, and a research department, as the Board deems necessary to carry out the purpose of Gallaudet University;

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(7) confer such degrees and marks of honor as are conferred by colleges and universities generally, and issue such diplomas and certificates of graduation as, in its opinion, may be deemed advisable, and consistent with academic standards; (8) subject to the provisions of section 403, control expenditures of all moneys appropriated by Congress for the benefit of Gallaudet University; and (9) control the expenditure and investment of any moneys or funds or property which Gallaudet University may have or may receive from sources other than appropriations by Congress. PART B—KENDALL DEMONSTRATION ELEMENTARY SCHOOL

SEC. 111. AUTHORITY OF GALLAUDET UNIVERSITY.

Children and youth. 20 USC 4311.

(a) GENERAL AUTHORITY.—

(1) For the purpose of providing day and residential facilities for elementary education for individuals who are deaf in order to prepare them for high school and other secondary study and to provide an exemplary educational program to stimulate the development of similar excellent programs throughout the Nation, the Board of Trustees of Gallaudet University is authorized to maintain and operate Kendall Demonstration Elementary School as a demonstration elementary school for the deaf, to serve primarily residents of the National Capital region. (2) The Kendall Demonstration Elementary School shall also— (A) provide technical assistance and outreach throughout the Nation to train parents of deaf infants and children in specialized learning skills; and (B) develop curricula, instructional techniques, materials, and programs for teaching hearing impaired and deaf students in classroom situations with nonhearing impaired students. (b) RESPONSIBILITY FOR COMPUANCE WITH EDUCATION OF THE state and local HANDICAPPED ACT.—Where a local educational agency, State edu- governments. cational agency, or intermediate educational unit refers a child to or places a child at the Kendall Demonstration Elementary School, such agency or unit shall be respjonsible for ensuring that the special education and related services provided to such child is consistent with part B of the Education of the Handicapped Act. 20 USC I4ii. PART C—MODEL SECONDARY SCHOOL FOR THE DEAF

Children and youth. District of SEC. 121. AUTHORITY O F GALLAUDET UNIVERSITY. Columbia. (a) GENERAL AUTHORITY.—For the purpose of providing day and 20 USC 4321.

residential facilities for secondary education for individuals who are deaf in order to prepare them for college and other advanced study, and to provide an exemplary secondary school program to stimulate the development of similarly excellent programs throughout the Nation, the Board of Trustees of Gallaudet University is authorized, in accordance with the agreement under section 122, to maintain and operate a model secondary school for the deaf to serve primarily residents of the District of Columbia and of nearby States.

(b) RESPONSIBILITY FOR COMPLIANCE WITH EDUCATION OF THE State and local HANDICAPPED ACT.—Where a local educational agency. State edu- governments.

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places a child at the model secondary school, such agency or unit shall be responsible for ensuring that the special education and related services provided to such child is consistent with part B of the Education of the Handicapped Act.

20 USC 4322.

SEC. 122. AGREEMENT WITH GALLAUDET UNIVERSITY FOR THE MODEL SECONDARY SCHOOL.

District of eolumbia.

(a) GENERAL AUTHORITY.—The Secretary is authorized to continue an agreement with Gallaudet University for the establishment and operation, including construction and equipment of a model secondary school for the deaf to serve primarily residents of the District of Columbia and of nearby States. (b) PROVISIONS OF AGREEMENT.—The agreement shall—

Reports.

Wages.

(1) provide that Federal funds appropriated for the benefit of the model secondary school will be used only for the purposes for which appropriated and in accordance with the applicable provisions of this Act and the agreement made pursuant thereto; (2) provide that the University will make an annual report to the Secretary; (3) provide that in the design and construction of any facilities, maximum attention will be given to excellence of architecture and design, works of art, and innovative auditory and visual devices and installations appropriate for the educational functions of such facilities; (4) provide thai; the model secondary school will develop curricula, instructional techniques, materials, and programs for teaching hearing impaired and deaf students in classroom situations with nonhearing impaired students; (5) include such other conditions as the Secretary considers necessary to carry out the purposes of this part; and (6) provide that any laborer or mechanic employed by any contractor or subcontractor in the performance of work on any construction aided by Federal funds appropriated for the benefit of the model secondary school will be paid wages at rates not less than those prevailing on similar construction in the locality as determined by the Secretary of Labor in accordance with the Act of March 3, 1931 (40 U.S.C. 276a-276a-5) commonly referred to as the Davis-Bacon Act; and the Secretary of Labor shall have, with respect to the labor standards specified in this paragraph, the authority and functions set forth in Reorganization Plan Numbered 14 of 1950 (5 U.S.C. App.) and section 2 of the Act of June 13, 1934 (40 U.S.C. 276c). (c) SUBMISSION OF REPORT.—The Secretary shall submit the annual report of the University (required under subsection (b)(3)) to the Congress with such comments and recommendations as the Secretary may deem appropriate. TITLE II—NATIONAL TECHNICAL INSTITUTE FOR THE DEAF

20 USC 433L

SEC. 201. AUTHORITY.

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