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SEC. 202. INDIAN TRIBAL GOVERNMENTS TREATED AS STATES FOR CERTAIN PURPOSES. (a) GENERAL RULE.—Chapter 80 (relating to general rules) is amended by adding at the end thereof the following new subchapter: ''Subchapter C—Provisions Affecting More than One Subtitle "Sec. 7871. Indian tribal governments treated as States for certain purposes. 26 USC 7871.

26 USC 4041 et 2?usc 4251 26 USC 4481.
 * 926 USC 4061 et

26 USC 4911 et
 * 926 USC 4940.

"SEC. 787L INDIAN TRIBAL GOVERNMENTS TREATED AS STATES FOR CERTAIN PURPOSES. "(a) GENERAL RULE.—An Indian tribal government shall be

treated as a State— "(1) for purposes of determining whether and in what amount any contribution or transfer to or for the use of such government (or a political subdivision thereof) is deductible under— "(A) section 170 (relating to income tax deduction for charitable, etc., contributions and gifts), "(B) sections 2055 and 2106(a)(2) (relating to estate tax deduction for transfers of public, charitable, and religious uses), or "(C) section 2522 (relating to gift tax deduction for charitable and similar gifts); "(2) subject to subsection (b), for purposes of any exemption from, credit or refund of, or payment with respect to, an excise tax imposed by— "(B) chapter 32 (relating to manufacturers excise taxes), « ( Q subchapter B of chapter 33 (relating to communica*^°"^ excise tax), or "(^) subchapter D of chapter 36 (relating to tax on use of certain highway vehicles); "(3) for purposes of section 164 (relating to deduction for taxes); "(4) subject to subsection (c), for purposes of section 103 (relating to interest on certain governmental obligations); "(5) for purposes of section 511(a)(2)(B) (relating to the taxation of colleges and universities which are agencies or instrumentalities of governments or their political subdivisions); "(6) for purposes of— "(A) section 37(e)(9)(A) (relating to certain public retirement systems), "(B) section 41(c)(4) (defining State for purposes of credit for contribution to candidates for public offices), "(C) section 117(b)(2)(A) (relating to scholarships and fellowship grants), and "(D) section 403(b)(l)(A)(ii) (relating to the taxation of contributions of certain employers for employee annuities); and "(7) for purposes of— "(A) chapter 41 (relating to tax on excess expenditures to influence legislation), and "(B) subchapter A of chapter 42 (relating to private foundations). "(b) ADDITIGNAL REQUIREMENTS FOR EXCISE TAX EXEMPTIONS.—
 * '(A) chapter 31 (relating to tax on special fuels),

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applicable to similar transactions involving a State or political subdivision thereof, the transaction involves the exercise of an essential governmental function of the Indian tribal government. "(c) ADDITIONAL REQUIREMENTS FOR TAX-EXEMPT BONDS.—

"(1) IN GENERAL.—Subsection (a) of section 103 shall apply to any obligation (not described in paragraph (2)) issued by an Indian tribal government (or subdivision thereof) only if such obligation is part of an issue substantially all of the proceeds of which are to be used in the exercise of any essential governmental function. "(2) N o EXEMPTION FOR CERTAIN PRIVATE-ACTIVrrY BONDS.—

Subsection (a) of section 103 shall not apply to any of the following issued by an Indian tribal government (or subdivision thereof): "(A) An industrial development bond (as defined in section 103(b)(2)). "(B) An obligation described in section 103(1)(1)(A) (relating to scholarship bonds). "(C) A mortgage subsidy bond (as defined in paragraph (1) of section 103A(b) without regard to paragraph (2) thereof). "(d) TREATMENT OF SUBDIVISIONS OF INDIAN TRIBAL GOVERNMENTS AS POLITICAL SUBDIVISIONS.—For the purposes specified in subsec-

tion (a), a subdivision of an Indian tribal government shall be treated as a political subdivision of a State if (and only if) the Secretary determines (after consultation with the Secretary of the Interior) that such subdivision has been delegated the right to exercise one or more of the substantial governmental functions of the Indian tribal government." (b) CONFORMING AMENDMENTS RELATING TO CROSS REFERENCES.—

(1) Subsection (d) of section 41 is amended to read as follows: 26 USC 41. "(d) CROSS REFERENCES.— "(1) For disallowance of credits to estates and trusts, see section 642(a)(2). "(2) For treatment of Indian tribal governments as States (and the political subdivisions of Indian tribal governments as political subdivisions of States), see section 7871."

(2) Subsection (m) of section 103 is amended to read as follows: 26 USC 103. "(m) CROSS REFERENCES.— "For provisions relating to the taxable status of— "(1) Certain obligations issued by Indian tribal governments (or their subdivisions), see section 7871. "(2) Exempt interest dividends of regulated investment companies, see section 852(b)(5)(B). "(3) Puerto Rican bonds, see section 3 of the Act of March 2, 1917, as amended (48 U.S.C. 745). "(4) Virgin Islands insular and municipal bonds, see section 1 of the Act of October 27, 1919 (48 U.S.C. 1403). "(5) Certain obligations issued under title I of the Housing Act of 1949, see section 102(g) of title I of such Act (42 U.S.C. 1452(g))."

(3) Section 164(f) is amended by adding at the end thereof the 26 USC 164. following new paragraph. "(3) For treatment of taxes imposed by Indian tribal governments (or their subdivisions), see section 7871."

(4) Section 170(k) is amended by adding at the end thereof the 26 USC 170. following new paragraph:

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 * (8) For charitable contributions to or for the use of Indian tribal governments (or their subdivisions), see section 7871."

26 USC 2055.

(5) Section 2055(f) is amended by adding at the end thereof the following new paragraph: "(11) For treatment of gifts and bequests to or for the use of Indian tribal governments (or their subdivisions), see section 7871."

26 USC 2106.

(6) Subparagraph (F) of section 2106(a)(2) is amended to read as follows: "(F) CROSS REFERENCES.— "(i) For option as to time for valuation for purposes of deduction under this section, see section 2032. "(ii) For exemption of certain bequests for the benefit of the United States and for rules of construction for certain bequests, see section 2055(f). "(iii) For treatment of gifts and bequests to or for the use of Indian tribal governments (or their subdivisions), see section 7871."

26 USC 2522.

(7) Subsection (d) of section 2522 is amended to read as follows: "(d) CROSS REFERENCES.— "(1) For exemption of certain gifts to or for the benefit of the United States and for rules of construction with respect to certain bequests, see section 2055(f). "(2) For treatment of gifts to or for the use of Indian tribal govern* ments (or their subdivisions), see section 7871."

26 USC 4227.

(g) Section 4227 is amended to read as follows: "SEC. 4227. CROSS REFERENCES. "(1) For exemption for a sale to an Indian tribal government (or its subdivision) for the exclusive use of an Indian tribal government (or its subdivision), see section 7871. "(2) For credit for taxes on tires and tubes, see section 6416(c)."

(9) The table of sections for subchapter G of chapter 32 is amended by striking out the item relating to section 4227 and inserting in lieu thereof the following new item: "Sec. 4227. Cross references."

26 USC 4484.

(10) Section 4484 is amended to read as follows: "SEC. 4484. CROSS REFERENCES. "(1) For penalties and administrative provisions applicable to this subchapter, see subtitle F. "(2) For exemption for uses by Indian tribal governments (or their subdivisions), see section 7871."

(11) The table of sections for subchapter D of chapter 36 is amended by striking out the item relating to section 4484 and inserting in lieu thereof the following new item: "Sec. 4484. Cross references."

26 USC 6420, ®^^-

(12) Sections 6420(h) and 6421(j) are each amended by adding at the end thereof the following new paragraph:

26 USC 6424, ^^^-

(13) Sections 6424(g) and 6427(k) are each amended by adding at the end thereof the following new paragraph:

"(4) For treatment of an Indian tribal government as a State and a subdivision of an Indian tribal government as a political subdivision of a State), see section 7871."

"(3) For treatment of an Indian tribal government as a State (and a subdivision of an Indian tribal government as a political subdivision of a State), see section 7871." CLERICAL AMENDMENT.—The table of subchapters for chapter

(c) 80 is amended by adding at the end thereof the following new item: "Subchapter C. Provisions affecting more than one subtitle."

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SEC. 203. DEFINITION OF INDIAN TRIBAL GOVERNMENT. Subsection (a) of Section 7701 (relating to definitions) is amended by adding at the end thereof the following new paragraph:

^«*«' P- 2406. ^6 USC 770i.

"(40) INDIAN TRIBAL GOVERNMEI^.—

"(A) IN GENERAL.—The term 'Indian tribal government* means the governing body of any tribe, band, community, village, or group of Indians, or (if applicable) Alaska Natives, which is determined by the Secretary, after consultation with the Secretary of the Interior, to exercise governmental functions. "(B) SPECIAL RULE FOR ALASKA NATIVES.—No determination under subparagraph (A) with respect to Alaska Natives shall grant or defer any status or powers other than those enumerated in section 7871. Nothing in the Indian Tribal Governmental Tax Status Act of 1982, or in the amendments made thereby, shall validate or invalidate any claim by Alaska Natives of sovereign authority over lands or people." SEC. 204. EFFECTIVE DATES. The amendments made by this title— (1) insofar as they relate to chapter 1 of the Internal Revenue Code of 1954 (other than section 103 thereof), shall apply to taxable years beginning after December 31, 1982, and before January 1, 1985, (2) insofar as they relate to section 103 of such Code, shall apply to obligations issued after December 31, 1982, and before January 1, 1985, (3) insofar as they relate to chapter 11 of such Code, shall apply to estates of decedents dying after December 31, 1982, and before January 1, 1985, (4) insofar as they relate to chapter 12 of such Code, shall apply to gifts made after December 31, 1982, and before January 1, 1985, and (5) insofar as they relate to taxes imposed by subtitle D of such Code, shall take effect on January 1, 1983, and shall cease to apply at the close of December 31, 1984.

TITLE III—AMENDMENTS TO EMPLOYEE RETIREMENT INCOME SECURITY ACT OF 1974 SEC. 301. TREATMENT OF HAWAII PREPAID HEALTH CARE ACT UNDER EMPLOYEE RETIREMENT INCOME SECURITY ACT OF 1974. (a) EXEMPTION FROM PREEMPTION.—Section 514(b) of the Employee Retirement Income Security Act of 1974 (29 U.S.C. 1144(b)) is amended by adding at the end thereof the following new paragraph: "(5)(A) Except as provided in subparagraph (B), subsection (a) shall not apply to the Hawaii Prepaid Health Care Act (Haw. Rev. Stat. §§ 393-1 through 393-51). "(B) Nothing in subparagraph (A) shall be construed to exempt from subsection (a)— "(i) any State tax law relating to employee benefit plans, or

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"(ii) any amendment of the Hawaii Prepaid Health Care Act enacted after September 2, 1974, to the extent it provides for ^ more than the effective administration of such Act as in effect on such date. "(C) Notwithstanding subparagraph (A), parts 1 and 4 of this subtitle, and the preceding sections of this part to the extent they govern matters which are governed by the provisions of such parts 1 and 4, shall supersede the Hawaii Prepaid Health Care Act (as in effect on or after the date of the enactment of this paragraph), but the Secretary may enter into cooperative arrangements under this paragraph and section 506 with officials of the State of Hawaii to assist them in effectuating the policies of provisions of such Act which are superseded by such parts.". (b) TREATMENT OF OTHER STATE LAWS.—The amendment made by this section shall not be considered a precedent with respect to extending such amendment to any other State law. (c) EFFECTIVE DATE.—The amendment made by this section shall take effect on the date of the enactment of this Act. SEC. 302. TREATMENT OF MULTIPLE EMPLOYER WELFARE ARRANGEMENTS UNDER EMPLOYEE RETIREMENT INCOME SECURITY ACT OF 1974. (a) DEFINITION OF MULTIPLE EMPLOYER WELFARE ARRANGEMENT.—

"Control group."

29 USC 1301. "Rural electric cooperative." 26 USC 501.

Section 3 of the Employee Retirement Income Security Act of 1974 (29 U.S.C. 1002), relating to definitions, is amended by adding at the end thereof the following new paragraph: "(40)(A) The term 'multiple employer welfare arrangement' means an employee welfare benefit plan, or any other arrangement (other than an employee welfare benefit plan), which is established or maintained for the purpose of offering or providing any benefit described in paragraph (1) to the employees of two or more employers (including one or more self-employed individuals), or to their beneficiaries, except that such term does not include any such plan or other arrangement which is established or maintained— "(i) under or pursuant to one or more agreements which the Secretary finds to be collective bargaining agreements, or "(ii) by a rural electric cooperative. "(B) For purposes of this paragraph— "(i) two or more trades or businesses, whether or not incorporated, shall be deemed a single employer if such trades or businesses are within the same control group, "(ii) the term 'control group' means a group of trades or businesses under common control, "(iii) the determination of whether a trade or business is under 'common control' with another trade or business shall be determined under regulations of the Secretary applying principles similar to the principles applied in determining whether employees of two or more trades or businesses are treated as employed by a single employer under section 4001(b), except that, for purposes of this paragraph, common control shall not be based on an interest of less than 25 percent, and "(iv) the term 'rural electric cooperative' means— "(I) any organization which is exempt from tax under section 501(a) of the Internal Revenue Code of 1954 and which is engaged primarily in providing electric service on a mutual or cooperative basis, and

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96 STAT. 2613 26 USC 501.

(b) LIMITATION ON PREEMPTION OF STATE LAW WITH REGARD TO WELFARE PLANS WHICH ARE MULTIPLE EMPLOYER WELFARE AR-

RANGEMENTS.—Section 514(b) of the Employee Retirement Income Security Act of 1974 (29 U.S.C. 1144(b)), as amended by section 301 of this Act, is further amended by adding at the end thereof the following new paragraph: "(6)(A) Notwithstanding any other provision of this section— "(i) in the case of an employee welfare benefit plan which is a multiple employer welfare arrangement and is fully insured (or which is a multiple employer welfare arrangement subject to an exemption under subparagraph (B)), any law of any State which regulates insurance may apply to such arrangement to the extent that such law provides— "(I) standards, requiring the maintenance of specified levels of reserves and specified levels of contributions, which any such plan, or any trust established under such a plan, must meet in order to be considered under such law able to pay benefits in full when due, and "(II) provisions to enforce such standards, and "(ii) in the case of any other employee welfare benefit plan which is a multiple employer welfare arrangement, in addition to this title, any law of any State which regulates insurance may apply to the extent not inconsistent with the preceding sections of this title. "(B) The Secretary may, under regulations which may be prescribed by the Secretary, exempt from subparagraph (A)(ii), individually or by class, multiple employer welfare arrangements which are not fully insured. Any such exemption may be granted with respect to any arrangement or class of arrangements only if such arrangement or each arrangement which is a member of such class meets the requirements of section 3(1) and section 4 necessary to be 29 USC 1002, considered an employee welfare benefit plan to which this title ^^^^• applies. "(C) Nothing in subparagraph (A) shall affect the manner or extent to which the provisions of this title apply to an employee welfare benefit plan which is not a multiple employer welfare arrangement and which is a plan, fund, or program participating in, subscribing to, or otherwise using a multiple employer welfare arrangement to fund or administer benefits to such plan's participants and beneficiaries. "(D) For purposes of this paragraph, a multiple employer welfare arrangement shall be considered fully insured only if the terms of the arrangement provide for benefits the amount of all of which the

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Secretary determines are guaranteed under a contract, or policy of insurance, issued by an insurance company, insurance service, or insurance organization, qualified to conduct business in a State." (c) EFFECTIVE DATE.—The amendments made by this section shall take effect on the date of the enactment of this Act. Approved January 14, 1983.

LEGISLATIVE HISTORY—H.R. 5470: HOUSE REPORTS: No. 97-832 (Comm. on Ways and Means) and No. 97-984 (Ctomm. of Conf6r6nc6). S E N A T E R E P O R T No. 97-646 (Comm. on Finance). CONGRESSIONAL RECORD, Vol. 128 (1982): Sept. 20, considered and passed House. Oct. 1, considered and passed Senate, amended. Dec. 13, House concurred in Senate amendment and in another with an amendment. Dec. 21, House and Senate agreed to conference report.

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Private Law 97-13 97th Congress An Act To revitalize the pleasure cruise industry by clarifying and waiving certain restrictions in the Merchant Marine Act, 1936, and the Merchant Marine Act, 1920, to permit the entry of the steamship vessel Oceanic Constitution into the trade.

Be it enacted by the Senate and House of Representatives of the United States of America in Congress assembled, That, notwithstanding the provisions of section 506 of the Merchant Marine Act, 1936 (46 U.S.C. 1156), section 27 of the Merchant Marine Act, 1920 (46 U.S.C. 883), and any other provision of law, the Secretary of the department in which the United States Coast Guard is operating shall cause the vessel Oceanic Constitution (official Coast Guard numbered 262027) to be documented as a vessel of the United States entitled to engage in the coastwise trade, so long as— (1) the vessel is in compliance with all other requirements for vessels engaging in the coastwise trade, (2) any rebuilding of the vessel or repair work constituting a rebuilding, accomplished after enactment of this Act, shall be effected within the United States, its territories (not including trust territories), or its possessions, (3) the vessel is owned by a citizen or citizens of the United States as defined in the applicable laws prescribing the qualifications for vessels to engage in the coastwise trade, and (4) for hire carriage in such trade is limited to passengers, their accompanying baggage, and one thousand measurement tons of cargo, of forty cubic feet each, per annum in any coastwise trade: Provided, That for hire carriage of cargo in excess of the aforesaid one thousand tons shall be unlawful. SEC. 2. The vessel shall lose the right conferred by section 1 of this Act to engage in the coastwise trade if, during the first twelve months of operation as a vessel of the United States, it operates on a route in the coastwise trade other than the intra-Hawaiian Islands trade. Approved March 2, 1982.

Mar. 2, 1982 [H.R. 3782]

Oceanic Constitution. U.S. Coast Guard documentation of vessel.

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Private Law 97-14 97th Congress An Act For the relief of Dolly Akers, Fort Peck Indian Reservation, Montana.

Mar. 30, 1982 [S. 262]

Be it enacted by the Senate and House of Representatives of the United States of America in Congress assembled, That the Secre- Dolly Akers. tary of the Treasury is authorized and directed to pay, out of any money in the Treasury not otherwise appropriated, the sum of $55,305 to Dolly Akers, Fort Peck Indian Reservation, Montana. Such sum shall be paid to Dolly Akers in full satisfaction of all her claims for damages, including claims for damages against the United States, sustained by her by reason of the loss of the use of certain lands through an administrative error on the part of the United States. SEC. 2. All right, title, and interest of Dolly Akers in the certain lands is extinguished.

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SEC. 3. No part of the amount appropriated by this Act in excess of 10 per centum thereof shall be paid to, or received by an agent or attorney on account of services rendered in connection with this claim. Any person violating the provisions of this section is guilty of a misdemeanor and may be fined in a sum not to exceed $1,000. SEC. 4. As a condition precedent to receiving payment of compensation pursuant to this Act, the said Dolly Akers shall execute such releases and other documents as the Secretary of the Interior determines are necessary to fulfill the purpose of this Act and remove any cloud on the title of certain lands. Approved March 30, 1982. P r i v a t e Law 97-15 97th Congress An Act May 4, 1982 [S. 1093] Sandra Reyes Pellecer. 8 USC 1101. 8 USC 1154.

For the relief of Sandra Reyes Pfellecer. Be it enacted Iw the Senate and House of Representatives of the United States of America in Congress assembled, That, in the administration of the Immigration and Nationality Act, Sandra Reyes Pellecer shall be clascmed as a child within the meaning of section lOKbXlXF) of such Act, upon approval of a petition filed on her behalf by Mr. and Mrs. Samuel Pellecer, a lawful permanent resident and citizen of the United States, respectively, pursuant to section 204 of such Act. No natural parent, brother, or sister, if any, of Sandra Reyes Pellecer shall, by virtue of such relationship, be accorded any right, privilege, or status under the Immigration and Nationality Act Approved May 4, 1982. Private Law 97-16 97th Congress An Act

May 17, 1982 [H.R. 1624] Theresa Macam Alcalen.

8 USC 1153. 8 USC 1152.

For the relief of Theresa Macam Alcalen.

Be it enacted by the Senate and House of Representatives of the United States of America in Congress assembled. That, for the purposes of the Immigration and Nationality Act, Theresa Macam Alcalen shall be held and considered to have been lawfully admitted to the United States for permanent residence as of the date of the enactment of this Act, upon payment of the required visa fee. Upon the granting of permanent residence to such alien as provided for in this Act, the Secretary of State shall instruct the proper officer to deduct one number from the total number of immigrant visas which are made available to natives of the country of the alien's birth under section 203(a) of the Immigration and Nationality Act or, if applicable, from the total number of such visas which are made available to such natives under section 202(e) of such Act: Provided further. That any fee received by any agent or attorney on account of services rendered relating to the introduction of this bill shall be unlawful, any contract to the contrary notwithstanding. Any person violating the provisions of this Act shall be deemed guilty of a misdemeanor and upon conviction thereof shall be fined in any sum not exceeding $1,000. Approved May 17, 1982.

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Private Law 97-17 97th Congress An Act For the relief of Andre Bartholo Eubanks.

May 17, 1982 [H.R. 1681]

Be it enacted by the Senate and House of Representatives of the United States of America in Congress assembled, That, in the Andre Bartholo administration of the Immigration and Nationality Act, Andre Eubanks. Bartholo Eubanks may be classified as a child within the meaning of section 101(b)(l)(E) of the Act, upon approval of a petition filed in 8 USC 1101. his behalf by George E. and Aparecida A. Eubanks, a citizen of the United States, and a lawful resident alien, respectively: Provided, That the natural parents or brothers or sisters of the beneficiary shall not, by virtue of such relationship, be accorded any right, privilege, or status under the Immigration and Nationality Act. Approved May 17, 1982.

Private Law 97-18 97th Congress An Act For the relief of Jaoobo CSosio-Franco.

May 17, 1982 [H.R. 1796]

Be it enacted In the Senate and House of Representatives of the United States of America in Congress assembled. That, in the Jacobo eosioadministration of the Immigration and Nationality Act, Jacobo Franco. Cosio-Franco may be classified as a child within the meaning of section 101(b)(l)(F) of the Act, upon approval of a petition filed in 8 USC 1101 his behalf by Mr. and Mxs, David R. Archer, citizens of the United States, pursuant to section 204 of the Act: Provided, That the natu- 8 USC 1154. ral parents or brothers or sisters of the beneficiary shall not, by virtue of such relationship, be accorded any right, privilege, or status under the Immigration and Nationality Act. Approved May 17, 1982.

Private Law 97-19 97th Congress An Act May 17, 1982 For the relief of Maria Gloria (Joy) C. Villa. [H.R. 1977] Be it enacted 6v the Senate and House of Representatives of the United States of America in Congress assembled. That, in the Maria administration of the Lnmigration and Nationality Act, Maria Gloria e. Villa. Gloria (Joy) C. Villa m ^ be classified as a child within the meaning of section 101(b)(lm of the Act, upon approval of a petition 8 USC 1101. filed in her behalf by Florenda C. and Lourdes C. Villa, citizens of the United States, pursuant to section 204 of the Act: Provided, » use ii54 That the natural parents or brothers or sisters of the beneficiary shall not, by virtue of such relationship, be accorded any right, privilege, or status under the Immigration and Nationality Act. Approved May 17, 1982.

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Private Law 97-20 97th Congress An Act May 17, 1982 [H.R. 3478] Mrs. Haruko Kubota Smith.

8 USC 1153. 8 USC 1152.

For the relief of Mrs. Haruko Kubota Smith.

Be it enacted by the Senate and House of Representatives of the United States of America in Congress assembled. That, for the purposes of the Immigration and Nationality Act, Mrs. Haruko Kubota Smitii shall be held and considered to have been lawfully admitted to the United States for permanent residence as of the date of the enactment of this Act, upon payment of the required visa fee. Upon the granting of permanent residence to such alien as provided for in this Act, the Secretary of State shall instruct the proper officer to deduct one number from the total number of immigrant visas which are made available to natives of the country of the alien's birth under section 203(a) of the Immigration and Nationality Act or, if applicable, from the total number of such visas which are made available to such natives under section 202(e) of such Act. Approved May 17, 1982. P r i v a t e Law 97-21 97th Congress An Act

June 1, 1982 [H.R. 1231]

Washington Post, Wsishington Star, and others.

For the relief of the Washington Post, the Washington Star, the Dispatch (Lexington, North Carolina), the Brooklyn Times, Equity Advertising Agency, Incorporated, the Seattle Post-Intelligencer, and the News Tribune.

Be it enacted by the Senate and House of Representatives of the United States of America in Congress assembled, That the Comptroller General of the United States is authorized and directed to settle and adjust, for not more than the following amounts, the claims of the Washington Post, the Washington Star, and the Dispatch (Lexington, North Carolina), for advertising furnished to the Department of the Navy: Claimants: The Washington Post The Washington Star The Dispatch (Lexington, North Carolina)

Amount $320.60 329.06 224.40

Such amounts shall be payable from the applicable appropriations of the Navy. SEC. 2. The Comptroller General of the United States is authorized and directed to settle and adjust, for an amount of not more than $280, the claim of the Brooklyn Times, Brooklyn, New York, for an advertisement published on March 29, 1978, for the Department of the Army. Such amount shall be payable from the applicable appropriations of the Department of the Army. SEC. 3. The Comptroller General of the United States is authorized and directed to settle and adjust, for an amount of not more than $19,256.94, the claim of Equity Advertising Agency, Incorporated, for advertisements published on March 23, 1980, for the Environmental Protection Agency. Such amount shall be payable from the applicable appropriations of the Environmental Protection Agency. SEC. 4. The Comptroller General of the United States is authorized and directed to settle and adjust, for an amount of not more than $76.48, the claim of the Seattle Post-Intelligencer for advertisements published for the Department of the Army. Such amount shall be payable from the applicable appropriations of the Department of the Army.

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SEC. 5. The Comptroller General of the United States is authorized and directed to settle and adjust, for an amount of not more than $34.32, the claim of the News Tribune for advertisements furnished to the Civilian Personnel Office of the Ninth Infantry Division and Fort Lewis. Such amount shall be payable from the applicable appropriations of the Department of the Army. Approved June 1, 1982.

Private Law 97-22 97th Congress An Act To confirm a conveyance of certain real property by the Central Pacific Railway Company and Southern Pacific Company to A. C. Taber and his wife, Mary Taber.

Be it enacted by the Senate and House of Representatives of the United States of America in Congress assembled. That subject to section 3 of this Act, the conveyance described in section 2(a) of this Act involving certain real property in Alameda County, California, is hereby confirmed in the successors in interest to A. C. Taber and his wife, Mary Taber, the grantees in such conveyance, with respect to all interests of the United States in the rights to the real property described in section 2(b) of this Act. Portions of the real property described in section 2(b) formed part of the right-of-way granted to the Union Pacific Railroad by the United States by the Pacific Railroad Act of 1862 (12 Stat. 489). SEC. 2. (a) The conveyance confirmed by this Act was made by a deed dated October 29, 1942, by the Central Pacific Railway Company and Southern Pacific Company to A. C. Taber and his wife, Mary Taber, and recorded on November 5, 1942, book 4297, page 388, Alameda County records. (b) The real property referred to in the first section of this Act is certain real property in Alameda County, California, described as follows: All that portion of the 400-foot right-of-way of the Central Pacific Railway Company in section 7, township 4 south, range 1 east. Mount Diablo base and meridian, lying south of the southerly line of the right-of-way of the State highway and north of a line that is parallel with and 25 feet at right angles, northerly from the center line of the main track of the Western Pacific Railroad Company, as now located, excepting therefrom that portion conveyed to the Department of Public Works of the State of California by condemnation recorded November 1944, book 4625, page 186, instrument Numbered RR-69436, Alameda County records. SEC. 3. (a) Nothing in this Act shall— (1) except to the extent specified in section 2 of this Act, diminish the right-of-way referred to in the first section of this Act to a width of less than 50 feet on each side of the center of the main track or tracks established and maintained by the Central Pacific Railway Company, Southern Pacific Company, or their predecessors in interest, on the date of the enactment of this Act; or (2) validate or confirm any right or title to, or interest in, the land referred to in the first section of this Act arising out of adverse possession, prescription, or abandonment, and not confirmed by conveyance by the Central Pacific Railway Company or Southern Pacific Company before the date of the enactment of this Act.

June 1, 1982 [H.R. 1543] A. C. Taber and Mary Taber, real property conveyance.

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PRIVATE LAW 97-23—JUNE 1, 1982 (b) There is reserved to the United States all oil, coal, or other minerals in the land referred to in the first section of this Act, together with the right to prospect for, mine, and remove such oil, coal, or other minerals under such rules and regulations as the Secretary of the Interior may prescribe. Approved June 1, 1982. Private Law 97-23 97th Congress An Act

June 1, 1982 [H.R. 1608] Mrs. Frieda Simonson. 22 USC 1644b.

For the relief of Mrs. Frieda Simonson.

Be it enacted by the Senate and House of Representatives of the United States of America in Congress assembled, That, notwithstanding the provisions of title VI, section 602, of the International Claims Act of 1949, as amended, to provide for the determination of the validity and amounts of claims of nationals of the United States against the German Democratic Republic, that the Chairman of the Foreign Claims Settlement Commission or his authorized agents or representatives, is hereby authorized and directed to receive and reconsider the claim submitted by Mrs. Frieda Simonson, Jamaica, New York, and to authorize the grant of any award to which she is entitled. Approved June 1, 1982. Private Law 97-24 97th Congress

June 30, 1982 [H.R. 1482] Christina Boltz Bidders. 8 USC 1101 note.

An Act For the relief of Christina Boltz Bidders. Be it enacted by the Senate and House of Representatives of the United States of America in Congress assembled. That, for the purposes of the Immigration and Nationality Act, Christina Boltz Sidders shall be held and considered to have been lawfully admitted to the United States for permanent residence on February 15, 1980, upon payment of the required visa fee. Approved June 30, 1982. Private Law 97-25 97th Congress An Act

July 12, 1982 [H.R. 3127] S. Sgt. Anne M. Fisher, USAR.

For the relief of Staff Sergeant Anne M. Fisher, United States Army Reserve.

Be it enacted by the Senate and House of Representatives of the United States of America in Congress assembled. That the Secretary of the Treasury is authorized and directed to pay, out of any money in the Treasury not otherwise appropriated, to Staff Sergeant Anne M. Fisher, United States Army Reserve, SSN 550-76-1260, 308 Van Buren, apartment lA, Jackson, Michigan 49201, the sum of $7,310.10, in full satisfaction of her claim against the United States for reimbursement of medical care expenses incurred by her in 1978 and 1979 while serving on active military duty. No part of the amount appropriated in this Act shall be paid or delivered to or

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96 STAT. 2623

received by any agent or attorney on account of services rendered in connection with this claim, and the same shall be unlawful, any contract to the contrary notwithstanding. Any person violating the Violations. provisions of this Act shall be deemed guilty of a misdemeanor and upon conviction thereof shall be fined in any sum not exceeding $1,000. Approved July 12, 1982.

Private Law 97-26 97th Congress An Act For the relief of Juan Esteban Ramirez.

Be it enacted by the Senate and House of Representatives of the United States of America in Congress assembled, That, for the purposes of the Immigration and Nationality Act, Juan Esteban Ramirez shall be held and considered to have been lawfully admitted to the United States for permanent residence as of the date of the enactment of this Act upon payment of the required visa fee. Upon the granting of permanent residence to such alien as provided for in this Act, the Secretary of State shall instruct the proper officer to reduce by one number, during the current fiscal year or the fiscal year next following, the total number of immigrant visas and conditional entries which are made available to natives of the country of the alien's birth under section 203(a) of the Immigration and Nationality Act. Approved August 26, 1982.

Private Law 97-27 97th Congress

Aug. 26, 1982 [S. 167] Juan Esteban Ramirez.

8 USC 1153.

An Act

To direct the Secretary of the department in which the United States Coast Guard is operating to cause the vessel Sky Lark to be documented as a vessel of the United States so as to be entitled to engage in the coastwise trade, and for other purposes.

Be it enacted by the Senate and House of Representatives of the United States of America in Congress assembled. That, notwithstanding the provisions of section 27 of the Merchant Marine Act of 1920 (46 U.S.C. 883), or any other provisions of law to the contrary, the Secretary of the department in which the United States Coast Guard is operating shall cause the vessel Sky Lark (official number 617395), owned by Edwin E. Corwin, of Costa Mesa, California, the vessel Tempest (official number 611985), owned by Charles H. Bundrant, of Seattle, Washington, the vessel Alani Lipine (official number 609822), owned by Albert J. Barder, of Boulder City, Nevada, and the vessel Sylvia, owned by Les Bolton, of Everett, Washington, to be documented as a vessel of the United States, upon compliance with the usual requirements, with the privilege of engaging in the coastwise trade so long as such vessel is owned by a citizen of the United States. SEC. 2. (a) The Secretary of Transportation is authorized and directed, at any time not later than 90 days after the date of the enactment of this Act, to transfer to the State of Hawaii, without consideration, all right, title, and interest of the United States in and to the United States vessel Chepachet, the former United States Navy ship Coffatot (AO-78).

Sept. 8, 1982 [H.R. 3126]

U.S. Coast Guard, documentation of vessels.

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46 USC 1245.

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(b) Any interests transferred under this section shall revert to the United States if the Secretary determines that— (1) the State of Hawaii has not taken control of the Chepachet within 90 days after its transfer; (2) the State of Hawaii is using the Chepachet for operation or transportation purposes; or (3) the State of Hawaii has not scrapped the Chepachet within 24 calendar months following the date of enactment of this Act. SEC. 3. Notwithstanding the last sentence of section 2 of "An Act to authorize the foreign sale of certain passenger vessels" (Public Law 92-296; 86 Stat. 140), the Secretary of Transportation may permit United States Lines, within a reasonable period not to exceed 12 months from enactment of this section, to use the funds committed pursuant to that sentence as equity capital for the construction of new vessels or of new containers for vessels or the reconstruction of vessels which the Secretary of Transportation determines are made to effectuate the purposes and policy of the Merchant Marine Act, 1936, as amended. Approved September 8, 1982.

Private Law 97-28 97th Congress Sept. 24, 1982 [H.R. 3835] Rutherford K. and Ida T. eiarke.

An Act For the relief of Rutherford K. Clarke and his wife Ida T. Clarke.

Be it enacted by the Senate and House of Representatives of the United States of America in Congress assembled. That, for the purposes of section 8 of the Government Losses in Shipment Act (31 U.S.C. 738a), the five $5,000, 9V4 per centum United States Treasury Notes, Series A-1989, numbered 5427, 5428, 5429, 5430, and 5431, bought by Rutherford K. Clarke and his wife Ida T. Clarke on July 27, 1979, and all the interest coupons, except those which were paid in November of 1979, attached to such notes, shall be deemed to have been in fact destroyed on, and not to have been paid before, January 22, 1980. Approved September 24, 1982, P r i v a t e Law 97-29 97th Congress

An Act Oct. 1, 1982 [S. 215] Lourie Ann Eder.

8 USC 1101. 8 USC 1154.

For the relief of Lourie Ann Ekier.

Be it enacted by the Senate and House of Representatives of the United States of America in Congress assembled, That, in the administration of the Immigration and Nationality Act, Lourie Ann Eder may be classified as a child within the meaning of section 101(b)(1)(F) of such Act, upon approval of a petition filed in her behalf by Federico P. Eder and Irinea R. Eder, a lawful permanent resident and a citizen of the United States, respectively, pursuant to section 204 of such Act: Provided, That the natural parents or brothers or sisters of the beneficiary shall not, by virtue of such relationship, be accorded any right, privilege, or status under the Immigration and Nationality Act. Approved October 1, 1982.

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Private Law 97-30 97th Congress An Act For the relief of Yick Bong Au Yeung.

Be it enacted by the Senate and House of Representatives of the United States of America in Congress assembled, That, for the purposes of the Immigration and Nationality Act, Yick Bong Au Yeung shall be held and considered to have been lawfully admitted to the United States for permanent residence as of the date of the enactment of this Act, upon payment of the required visa fee. Upon the granting of permanent residence to such alien as provided for in this Act, the Secretary of State shall instruct the proper officer to deduct one number from the total number of immigrant visas which are made available to natives of the country of the alien's birth under section 203(a) of the Immigration and Nationality Act or, if applicable, from the total number of such visas which are made available to such natives under section 202(e) of such Act.

Oct. 14, 1982 [H.R. 825] Yick Bong Au Yeung.

8 USC 1153. 8 USC 1152.

Approved October 14, 1982.

Private Law 97-31 97th Congress

An Act

For the relief of Felipe B. Manalo and Maria Monita A. Manalo.

Oct. 14, 1982 [H.R. 1783]

Be it enacted by the Senate and House of Representatives of the United States of America in Congress assembled, That, for the Felipe B. and purposes of the Immigration and Nationality Act, Felipe B. Manalo Monita A. Manalo. and Maria Monita A. Manalo shall be held and considered to have been lawfully admitted to the United States for permanent residence as of the date of enactment of this Act, upon payment of the required visa fees. Upon granting of permanent residence to such aliens as provided for in this Act, the Secretary of State shall instruct the proper officer to deduct two numbers from the total number of immigrant visas which are made available to natives of the country of the aliens' birth under section 203(a) of the Immigration and Nationality Act or, if applicable, from the total number of 8 USC 1153. such visas which are made available to such natives under section 202(e) of such Act. 8 USC 1152.

Maria

Approved October 14, 1982.

Private Law 97-32 97th Congress An Act For the relief of Isabelita Clima Portilla.

Oct. 14, 1982 [H.R. 1841]

Be it enacted by the Senate and House of Representatives of the United States of America in Congress assembled, That, in the admin- Isabelita Clima istration of the Immigration and Nationality Act, Isabelita Clima Portilla. Portilla may be classified as a child within the meaning of section 101(b)(l)(F) of the Act, upon approval of a petition filed in her behalf 8 USC 1101.

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by Gilberto Portilla and Constancia Portilla, citizens of the United States, pursuant to section 204 of the Act: Provided, That the natural parents or brothers or sisters of the beneficiary shall not, by virtue of such relationship, be accorded any right, privilege, or status under the Immigration and Nationality Act. Approved October 14, 1982.

Private Law 97-33 97th Congress Oct. 14, 1982 —7rT^fn^7K}^^— [H.R. 4490]

Lehi L. Pitchforth, Jr.

An Act For the relief of Lehi L. Pitchforth, Junior.

Be it enacted by the Senate and House of Representatives of the United States of America in Congress assembled, That the Secretary ^j- ^j^g Treasury shall pay, out of any money in the Treasury not otherwise appropriated, to Lehi L. Pitchforth, Junior, of Westminster, California, an employee of the Department of Labor, the sum of $1,898.02 in full settlement of all his claims against the United States for certain real estate, travel, and relocation expenses he and his family incurred at the time of his transfer of duty station in 1972 from Concord, California, to Long Beach, California. These expenses, which failed to qualify for reimbursement, were incurred in goodfaith reliance on Department of Labor Travel Authorization Numbered OSHA 72-104, which stated that his real estate expenses and the expenses for his dependents were authorized at Government expense. SEC. 2. (a) Lehi L. Pitchforth, Junior, is relieved of liability to the United States in the amount of $1,544.18, plus any interest or penalty assessed or accrued in connection with such liability. The amount of $1,544.18 represents the amount claimed to be due to the United States for sums advanced in error by the United States to cover expenses incurred in connection with the transfer of duty referred to in the first section of this Act. (b) In the audit and settlement of the accounts of any certifying or disbursing officer of the United States, full credit shall be given for the amount of liability relieved by subsection (a). (c) The Secretary of the Treasury shall pay, out of any funds in the Treasury not otherwise appropriated, to Lehi L. Pitchforth, Junior, an amount equal to any amount paid by him and any amount withheld from sums otherwise due him for reduction of the liability relieved by subsection (a). SEC. 3. No part of any amount appropriated in this Act in excess of 10 per centum thereof shall be directly or indirectly paid to or received by 8uiy agent or attorney in connection with the claim referred to in this Act, and the same shall be unlawful, any contract to the contrary notwithstanding. Violation of this section shall be considered a misdemeanor and any person convicted thereof shall be fined not more than $1,000. Approved October 14, 1982.-

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Private Law 97-34 97th Congress An Act For the relief of Ok-Boon Kang.

Oct. 15, 1982 [H.R. 684]

Be it enacted by the Senate and Hquse of Representatives of the United States of America in Congress assembled. That, in the admin- Ok-Boon Kang. istration of the Immigration and Nationality Act, Ok-Boon Kang may be classified as a child within the meaning of section lOlCbXlXE) of such Act, upon approval of a petition filed in her 8 USC 1101. behalf by Robert J. Comyn and Linda L. Cornyn, citizens of the United States, except that the natural parents or brothers or sisters of the beneficiary shall not, by virtue of such relationship, be accorded any right, privilege, or status under such Act. Approved October 15, 1982. Private Law 97-35 97th Congress An Act For the relief of George Herbert Weston.

Oct. 15, 1982 [H.R. 1481]

Be it enacted by the Senate and House of Representatives of the United States of America in Congress assembled, That, for the George Herbert purposes of the Immigration and Nationality Act, George Herbert Weston. Weston shall be held and considered to have been lawfully admitted to the United States for permanent residence as of the date of the enactment of this Act, upon payment of the required visa fee. Upon the granting of permanent residence to such alien as provided for in this Act, the Secretary of State shall instruct the proper officer to deduct one number from the total number of immigrant visas which are made available to natives of the country of the alien's birth under section 203(a) of the Immigration and Nationality Act or, if 8 USC 1153. applicable, from the total number of such visas which are made available to such natives under section 202(e) of such Act. 8 USC 1152. Approved October 15, 1982. Private Law 97-36 97th Congress An Act For the relief of Shiiji Oniki.

Oct. 15, 1982 [H.R. 1826]

Be it enacted by the Senate and House of Representatives of the United States of America in Congress assembled. That, for the Shinji Oniki. purposes of the Immigration and Nationality Act, Shinji Oniki shall be held and considered to have been lawfully admitted to the United States for permanent residence as of the date of the enactment of this Act, upon payment of the required visa fee. Upon the granting of permanent residence to such alien as provided for in this Act, the Secretary of State shall instruct the proper officer to deduct one number from the total number of immigrant visas and conditional entries which are made available to natives of the country of the alien's birth under section 203(a) of the Immigration and Nationality Act or, if applicable, from the total number of such visas and 8 USC 1153. entries which are made available to such natives under section 202(e) of such Act. 8 USC 1152. Approved October 15, 1982.

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Private Law 97-37 97th Congress Oct. 15, 1982 [H.R. 2193] Berendina Antonia Maria van Kleeff.

8 USC 1153. 8 USC 1152.

An Act For the relief of Berendina Antonia Maria van KleefT.

Be it enacted by the Senate and House of Representative of the United States of America in Congress assembled, That, for the purposes of the Immigration and Nationality Act, Berendina Antonia Maria van Kleeff shall be held and considered to have been lawfully admitted to the United States for permanent residence as of the date of the enactment of this Act, upon payment of the required visa fee. Upon the granting of permanent residence to such alien as provided for in this Act, the Secretary of State shall instruct the proper officer to deduct one number from the total number of immigrant visas which are made available to natives of the country of the alien's birth under section 203(a) of the Immigration and Nationality Act or, if applicable, from the total number of such visas which are made available to such natives under section 202(e) of such Act. Approved October 15, 1982.

Private Law 97-38 97th Congress An Act Oct. 15, 1982 [H.R. 2340] Theodore Anthony Dominguez 8 USC 1101.

8 USC 1154.

For the relief of Theodore Anthony Dominguez.

Be it enacted by the Senate and House of Representatives of the United States of America in Congress assembled, That, in the administration of the Immigration and Nationality Act, Theodore Anthony Dominguez may be classified as a child within the meaning of section 101(b)(1)(F) of the Act, upon approval of a petition filed in his behalf by Mr. and Mrs. Theodore P. Dominguez, United States citizen and pertnanent resident alien, respectively, pursuant to section 204 of the Act: Provided, That the natural parents or brothers or sisters of the beneficiary shall not, by virtue of such relationship, be accorded any right, privilege, or status under the Immigration and Nationality Act. Approved October 15, 1982.

Private Law 97-39 97th Congress Oct. 15, 1982 [H.R. 3171] Dr. David Pass.

An Act For the relief of Doctor David Pass.

Be it enacted by the Senate and House of Representatives of the United States of America in Congress assembled, That Doctor David Pass of Reston, Virginia, is relieved of all liability to the United States in the amount of $5,226.45 which represents the amount claimed to be overpaid to him when, due to administrative oversight, Doctor Pass was erroneously reimbursed for travel expenses incurred between December 22, 1973, and July 2, 1974, while Doctor Pass was employed as a consultant with the Department of Housing and Urban Development.

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SEC. 2. (a) The Secretary of the Treasury shall pay, out of any money in the Treasury not otherwise appropriated, to Doctor David Pass an amount equal to the aggregate of any amounts paid by him, or withheld from sums otherwise due him, in complete or partial satisfaction of the liability to the United States specified in the first section. (b) No more than 10 per centum of the amount appropriated in subsection (a) shall be paid to or received by any agent or attorney on account of services rendered in connection with the liability dealt with in this Act. Any person violating the provisions of this subsection shall be fined not more than $1,000. Approved October 15, 1982.

Private Law 97-40 97th Congress An Act For the relief of Danuta Gwozdz.

'-—'[H.R. 3451]

Be it enacted by the Senate and House of Representatives of the United States of America in Congress assembled, That, in the admin- Danuta Gwozdz. istration of the Immigration and Nationality Act, Danuta Gwozdz may be classified as a child within the meaning of section lOKbXlXF) of the Act, upon approval of a petition filed in her behalf 8 USC 1101. by Michael and Wiktoria Gwozdz, a United States citizen and permanent resident alien, respectively, pursuant to section 204 of the Act: Provided, That the natural parents or brothers or sisters of 8 USC 1154. the beneficiary shall not, by virtue of such relationship, be accorded any right, privilege, or status under the Immigration and Nationality Act. Approved October 15, 1982.

P r i v a t e Law 97-41 9 7 t h Congress An Act For the relief of Eun Ok Han.

Oct. 15, 1982 [H.R. 4662]

Be it enacted by the Senate and House of Representatives of the United States of America in Congress assembled. That, in the admin- Eun Ok Han. istration of the Immigration and Nationality Act, Eun Ok Han may be classified as a child within the meaning of section 101(b)(1)(F) of 8 USC 1101. such Act, upon approval of a petition filed in her behalf by Richard E. and Vilma B. Novak, citizens of the United States, pursuant to section 204 of such Act. The natural parents or brothers or.sisters of 8 USC 1154. Eun Ok Han shall not, by virtue of such relationship, be accorded any right, privilege, or status under the Immigration and Nationality Act. Approved October 15, 1982.

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Private Law 97-42 97th Congress An Act Oct. 15, 1982 [H.R. 6811] Alejo and Sonia White. 8 USC 1101.

For the relief of Alejo White and Sonia White.

Be it enacted by the Senate and House of Representatives of the United States of America in Congress assembled, That, in the administration of the Immigration and NationaUty Act, Alejo White and Sonia White may be classified as children within the meaning of section 101(b)(l)(E) of the Act, upon approval of a petition filed in their behalf by Mr. and Mrs. Peter L. White, citizens of the United States: Provided, That the natural parents or other brothers or sisters of the beneficiaries shall not, by virtue of such relationship, be accorded any right, privilege, or status under the Immigration and Nationality Act. Approved October 15, 1982.

Private Law 97-43 97th Congress An Act Oct. 19, 1982 [S. 2146] Federal oil and gas lease terms, extension. 30 USC 226.

30 USC 181 note.

Effective date.

To extend the lease terms of Federal oil and gas leases, W66245, W66246, W66247, and W66250.

Be it enacted by the Senate and House of Representatives of the United States of America in Congress assembled, That the Secretary of the Interior is authorized and directed to extend United States oil and gas leases issued under section 17 of the Mineral Lands Leasing Act of 1920, as amended, designated "W66245, W66246, W66247, and W66250", and presently known as the Toledo Unit in Lincoln County in the State of Wyoming, and which would otherwise expire forty-eight days after the termination of United States Department of the Interior administrative suspension of operations and lease terms currently in effect, until two years after the effective date of this Act or the termination of the period of Suspension, whichever comes later, and so long thereafter as oil or gas is produced in paying quantities as defined under the Mineral Lands Leasing Act: Provided, however. That except as specifically modified herein as to such leases, all other provisions of the Mineral Lands Leasing Act of 1920, as amended, shall be applicable as to such leases: And provided further. That the Secretary of the Interior is authorized, at the request of the Secretary of Agriculture, to modify the lease stipulations to insure the protection of environmentally sensitive areas. SEC. 2. The effective date of this Act shall be the date the leases specified in section 1 would have expired by operation of law, but for the passage of this Act. Approved October 19, 1982.

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Private Law 97-44 97th Congress An Act For the relief of George G. Barrios, doctor of medicine, his wife Olga T. Cruz, and their children Kurt F. Barrios, and Karl S. Barrios, and Katrina Adelaida Theresa.

Be it enacted by the Senate and House of Representatives of the United States of America in Congress assembled, SECTION 1. (a)(1) The Attorney General shall suspend and withhold deportation of George G. Barrios (hereinafter in this Act referred to as "the alien") during the two-year period beginning on the date of the enactment of this Act if the alien provides written assurances satisfactory to the Attorney General that during such period the alien will practice medicine as a physician in the city of Buffalo, New York. (2) The Attorney General shall terminate such suspension and provide for the deportation of the alien if the Attorney General determines that the alien has failed to comply with such assurances during such period. (b) During the period in which the alien's deportation is suspended under this section, the Attorney General shall permit Olga T. Cruz, spouse of George G. Barrios^ and Kurt F. Barrios, Karl S. Barrios, and Katerina Adelaida Theresa, sons and daughter of George G. Barrios, to be admitted to the United States as nonimmigrants described in section 101(a)(15)(B) of the Immigration and Nationality Act, notwithstanding section 214(b) of such Act, for such periods as the Attorney General determines to be appropriate. SEC. 2. (a)(1) If the Attorney General determines that the alien has complied with such assurances during such period and that the alien is otherwise admissible to the United States for permanent residence, the Attorney General shall, at the end of such period, cancel the deportation of the alien and adjust the alien's status to that of an alien lawfully admitted to the United States for permanent residence, retroactive to the date of the enactment of this Act. (2) If the alien is provided lawful permanent resident status under paragraph (1), the Attorney General shall provide the alien's spouse and sons and daughter listed in section 1(b) of this Act with such status. (b) Upon the granting of permanent residence to the alien, or his spouse or sons or daughter, under this Act, the Secretary of State shall instruct the proper officer to deduct one number for each such individual from the total number of immigrant visas which are made available to natives of the country of that individual's birth under section 203(a) of the Immigration and Nationality Act or, if applicable, from the total number of such visas which are made available to such natives under section 202(e) of such Act. Approved October 22, 1982.

Oct. 22, 1982 [H R 8281

George G. ^^'•™^' ^' °'

8 USC llOl. 8 USC 1184.

8 USC 1153. 8 USC 1152.

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Private Law 97-45 97th Congress Oct. 22, 1982 [H.R. 2342] Maria Cecilia Gabella-Ossa. 8 USC 1427.

8 USC 1421.

An Act For the relief of Maria Cecilia Gabella-Ossa.

Be it enacted by the Senate and House of Representatives of the United States of America in Congress assembled, That Maria Cecilia Gabella-Ossa shall be held and considered to have satisfied the requirements of section 316 of the Immigration and Nationality Act relating to required periods of residence and physical presence within the United States and, notwithstanding the provisions of section 310(d) of that Act, may be naturalized at any time after the date of enactment of this Act if otherwise eligible for naturalization under the Immigration and Nationality Act. Approved October 22, 1982.

Private Law 97-46 97th Congress An Act Oct. 22, 1982 [H.R. 3592] Uili Tuifiia, etal.

8 USC 1153.

For the relief of Uili Tuifua, Talameafoou Tuifua, Heta Tuifua, Sateki Tuifua, Ilaisaane Tuifua, and Ofa Hemooni Tuifua.

Be it enacted by the Senate and House of Representatives of the United States of America in Congress assembled. That, for the purposes of the Immigration and Nationality Act, notwithstanding the death on April 4, 1981, of Ana Tuifua, who was the beneficiary of an approved petition filed September 7, 1978, in her behalf by her sister, Salote Pale Vuki, a citizen of the United States, Uili Tuifua, the spouse of Ana Tuifua, and their children, Talameafoou Tuifua, Heta Tuifua, Sateki Tuifua, Ilaisaane Tuifua, and Ofa Hemooni Tuifua, shall, if otherwise eligible, be entitled to fifth preference status under section 203(a)(5) of the Act as of September 7, 1978. Approved October 22, 1982.

Private Law 97-47 97th Congress An Act Jan.3, 1983 [H.R. 2520] Emanuel F. Lenkersdorf.

8 USC 1153. 8 USC 1152.

For the relief of Emanuel F. Lenkersdorf.

Be it enacted by the Senate and House of Representatives of the United States of America in Congress assembled, That, for the purposes of the Immigration and Nationality Act, Emanuel F. Lenkersdorf shall be held and considered to have been lawfully admitted to the United States for permanent residence as of the date of the enactment of this Act, upon payment of the required visa fee. Upon the granting of permanent residence to such alien as provided for in this Act, the Secretary of State shall instruct the proper officer to deduct one number from the total number of immigrant visas which are made available to natives of the country of the alien's birth under section 203(a) of the Immigration and Nationality Act or, if applicable, from the total number of such visas which are made available to such natives under section 202(e) of such Act. Approved January 3, 1983.

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96 STAT. 2633

Private Law 97-48 97th Congress An Act For the relief of Carole Joy Maxfield-Raynor and Bruce Sherlock Maxfield-Raynor, wife and husband, and their children Charlton Bruce Maxfield-Raynor and Maxine Anne Maxfield-Raynor.

Jan. 3, 1983 [S. 717]

Be it enacted by the Senate and House of Representatives of the United States of America in Congress assembled. That, in the admin- Carole Joy istration of the Immigration and Nationality Act, Carole Joy Max- Maxfield-et al. Raynor, field-Ra3mor and Bruce Sherlock Maxfield-Ra5nior, wife and husband, and their children Charlton Bruce Maxfield-Raynor and Maxine Anne Maxfield-Rajmor shall be held and considered to have been lawfully admitted to the United States for permanent residence as of the date of the enactment of this Act upon payment of the required visa fees. Upon the granting of permanent residence to such aliens as provided for in this Act, the Secretary of State shall instruct the proper officer to reduce by the proper number, during the current fiscal year or the fiscal year next following, the total number of immigrant visas which are made available to natives of the country of the aliens' birth under section 203(a) of the Immigration and Nationality Act or, if applicable, the total number of 8 USC 1153. immigrant visas which are made available to natives of the country 8 USC 1152. of the aliens' birth under section 202 of such Act. Approved January 3, 1983. Private Law 97-49 97th Congress An Act For the relief of Jerry L. Crow and Ralph D. and Connie V. Hubbell.

Jan. 3, 1983 [S. 835]

Be it enacted by the Senate and House of Representatives of the United States of America in Congress assembled. That Jerry L. Crow Jerry L. Crow Ralph may, within one year of the date of enactment of this Act, select not and ConnieD. and V. more than ten acres of land from the public lands included in his Hubbell. original application to purchase a trade and manufacturing site located at mile numbered 68 on the Denali Highway in the State of Alaska, and shall notify the Secretary of the Interior of his intention to purchase the selected land under the provisions of this Act. SEC. 2. Notwithstanding the provisions of section 208 of the Federal Land Policy and Management Act (90 Stat. 2748) and as 43 USC 1713. soon as practicable upon receipt of a notification under section 1 of this Act, the Secretary is directed to sell the selected land to Mr. Crow at a price based upon their fair market value as of the date of enactment of this Act, excluding any value added to the lands by Mr. Crow. SEC. 8. The Secretary shall offer to lease to Mr. Crow for thirty years, with an option to purchase, for use as a trade and manufacturing site, all or a portion of the lands included in his original application, with rental based on the land's fair market value. If the option to purchase is exercised by Mr. Crow, the purchase price shall be the fair market value at the time of purchase. Fair market value shall be determined by the Secretary or his designee. SEC. 4. That the Secretary is hereby authorized and directed to convey to Ralph D. and Connie V. Hubbell, Carbondale, Colorado, all right, title, and interest to the United States in and to a tract of land situated in lot 19 of section 27, township 7 south, range 88 west of

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PRIVATE LAW 97-50—JAN. 3, 1983 the sixth principal meridian, Gariield County, Colorado, consisting of one and twenty-five one-hundredths acres, more or less. Notwithstanding any other provision of law, such conveyance shall be made upon prompt payment of the 1964 fair market value, as determined by the Secretary. For purposes of this Act, prompt payment shall be no more than thirty days after notification by the Secretary of such value. Approved January 3, 1983^.

Private Law 97-50 97th Congress An Act ..-," -'., [o. lob4J

For the relief of Jose Ramon Beltron Aivenda Ostler.

Be it enacted by the Senate and House of Representatives of the Jose Ramon United States of America in Congress assembled, That in the adminOstler" ^^^^"^^ istration of the Immigration and Nationality Act, Jose Ramon Beltron Aivenda Ostler of Orem, Utah, shall be classified as a child 8 USC 1101. within the meaning of section 1010)X1)(E) of such Act upon approval of a petition filed in his behalf by Mr. and Mrs. M. Ray Ostler of Orem, Utah, citizens of the United States, pursuant to section 204 of 8 USC 1154. such Act. No natural parent, brother, or sister, if any, of Jose Ramon Beltron Aivenda Ostler shall, by virtue of such relationship, be accorded any right, privilege, or status under the Immigration and Nationality Act. Approved January 3, 1983.

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96 STAT. 2635

Private Law 97-52 97th Congress An Act For the relief of Cynthia Gambon Rabena.

Be it enacted by the Senate and House of Representatives of the United States of America in Congress assembled, That, in the administration of the Immigration and NationaUty Act, Cynthia Gambon Rabena may be classified as a child within the meaning of section 101(b)(l)(F) of the Act, upon approval of a petition filed in her behalf by Wilfredo Reg Rabena and his wife, Lourdes Gambon Rabena, citizens of the United States, pursuant to section 204 of the Act: Provided, That the natural parents or brothers or sisters of the beneficiary shall not, by virtue of such relationship, be accorded any right, privilege, or status under the Immigration and Nationality Act. Approved January 4, 1983.

Jan. 4, 1983 [H.R. 2481] Cynthia G. Rabena. 8 USC 1101. 8 USC 1154.

Private Law 97-58 97th Congress An Act For the relief of Kin Chi Eng Sims.

Be it enacted by the Senate and House of Representatives of the United States of America in Congress assembled. That, for the purposes of section 203(a)(l) and 204 of the Immigration and Nationality Act, Kin Chi Eng Sims shall be held and considered to be the natural-born alien son of Gterald and Patricia Sims, citizens of the United States: Provided, That the natural parents or brothers or sisters of the beneficiary shall not, by virtue of such relationship, be accorded any right, privilege, or status under the Immigration and Nationality Act. Approved January 6, 1983.

Jan. 6, 1983 [H.R. 4746] Kin Chi Eng Sims. 8 USC 1153, 1154.

Private Law 97-54 97th Congress An Act For the relief of Dana Braford Baretto.

Jan. 6, 1983 [H.R. 5633]

Be it enacted by the Senate and House of Representatives of the United States of America in Congress assembled, That, for purposes Dana B. Baretto. of section 203(c) of the Immigration and Nationality Act, the peti- 8 USC 1153. tion filed on behalf of Dana Braford Baretto by Emily Irene Braford under section 204(a) of such Act shall be held and considered to have 8 USC 1154. been filed on March 29, 1979, the date on which a petition was filed on behalf of Dana Braford Baretto under such section by Ralph Otis Braford. Approved January 6, 1983.

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Private Law 97-55 97th Congress Jan. 8, 1983 [H.R. 5826] U.S. oil and gas lease, reinstatement and validation.

An Act To provide for the reinstatement and validation of United States oil and gas lease numbered W-24153.

Be it enacted by the Senate and House of Representatives of the United States of America in Congress assembled. That, notwithstanding any other provision of law or regulation, United States oil and gas lease numbered W-24153 shall be held not to have terminated by operation of law or otherwise on or about May 31, 1980, but shall be deemed to have been duly communitized on such date with United States oil and gas lease numbered W-47820 and shall be deemed otherwise to continue in full force and effect in accordance with its terms so long as oil or gas is produced in paying quantities from the unit so constituted: Provided, That, within sixty days of the effective date of this Act, the last recordholder of lease numbered W-24153 and the recordholder of lease numbered W-47820 shall file an agreement in due form with the Secretary or his delegate evidencing the communitization of said leases which agreement shall be approved by the Secretary or his delegate retroactively to a date prior to May 31, 1980: And provided further. That within thirty days after the receipt of written notice from the Secretary or his delegate of the amount of any rental then accrued to the United States under lease numbered W-24153 and unpaid by the last recordholder of said lease, said recordholder shall tender payment of said amount of rental. Such notice shall be given by the Secretary within thirty days after the effective date of this Act. Approved January 8, 1983. Private Law 97-56 97th Congress An Act

Jan. 12, 1983 [H.R. 4350] Arthur J. Grauf.

For the relief of Arthur J. Grauf.

Be it enacted by the Senate and House of Representatives of the United States of America in Congress assembled. That the Secretary of the Treasury shall pay, out of any money in the Treasury not otherwise appropriated, the sum of $2,408 to Arthur J. Grauf (social security numbered 179-14-5217) of Lebanon, Pennsylvania, in full settlement of all his claims against the United States for reimbursement of expenses incurred by him in connection with the sale of his residence necessitated by his transfer in 1973 as an employee of the Department of the Aimy from his official station at the Valley Forge General Hospital in Phoenixville, Pennsylvania, to his official station at the Indiantown Gap Military Reservation in Annville, Pennsylvania. SEC. 2. Not more than 10 per centum of the amount appropriated in the first section of this Act may be transferred, directly or indirectly, to any attorney or other agent as consideration for service rendered to Arthur J. Grauf in connection with the claim to which the first section of this Act applies. Any person violating the provisions of this section shall be fined not more than $1,000. Approved January 12, 1983.

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96 STAT. 2639

JOINT MEETING

Jan. 25, 1982 [H. Con. Res. 244]

Resolved by the House of Representatives (the Senate concurring), That the two Houses of Congress assemble in the Hall of the House Communications of Representatives on January 26, 1982, at 9 o'clock post meridiem, f''°'" President. for the purpose of receiving such communication as the President of the United States shall be pleased to make to them. Agreed to January 25, 1982. A D J O U R N M E N T — H O U S E OF REPRESENTATIVES AND SENATE

Feb. lo, 1982

[H. Con. Res. 268]

Resolved by the House of Representatives (the Senate concurring), That when the House adjourns on Wednesday, February 10, 1982, it stand adjourned until 12 o'clock meridian on Monday, February 22, 1982, and that when the Senate adjourns on Thursday, February 11, 1982, or on Friday, February 12, 1982, pursuant to a motion made by the Majority Leader in accordance with this resolution, it stand adjourned untu 12 o'clock meridian on Monday, February 22, 1982. Agreed to February 10, 1982. ROGER WILLIAMS—COMMEMORATION O F RELIGIOUS TOLERATION AND FREEDOM

Feb. 25, 1982 [S. Con. Res. 64]

Resolved by the Senate (the House of Representatives concurring). That appropriate ceremonies are authorized to be conducted in the Ceremonies in Rotunda of the Capitol on March 31, 1982, to commemorate Roger Capitol Rotunda. Williams for his contributions to religious toleration and freedom in the United States. These ceremonies shall be conducted in accordance with conditions prescribed by the Architect of the Capitol. Agreed to February 25, 1982. FEDERALLY INSURED DEPOSITORY INSTITUTIONS—REAFFIRMATION OF F U N D SECURITY Whereas, since the 1930's, the American people have relied upon Federal deposit insurance to ensure the safety and security of their funds in federally insured depository institutions; and Whereas the security of such funds is an essential element of the American financial system: Now, therefore, be it Resolved by the House of Representatives (the Senate concurring). That the Congress reaffirms that deposits, up to the statutorily prescribed amount, in federally insured depository institutions are backed by the fuU faith and credit of the United States. Agreed to March 23, 1982.

Mar. 23, 1982 [H. Con. Res. 290]

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CONCURRENT RESOLUTIONS—MAR. 25, 1982 VASHCHENKO AND CHMYKHALOV FAMILIES' D E N I A L OF R E L I G I O U S F R E E D O M BY U.S.S.R.— E X P R E S S I O N O F U.S. C O N C E R N

[H. Con. Res. 100]

Whereas since 1962, thirteen members of the Vashchenko family and eleven members of the Chmykhalov family have been denied permission to emigrate from the Soviet Union; Whereas the Soviet Union has consistently denied the right of such individuals to practice their Pentecostal faith; Whereas the Soviet Union has subjected such individuals to physical and psychological harassment, including imprisonment, beatings, confinement in mental institutions, and separation of family members; Whereas such actions violate the commitments to freedom of thought, conscience, religion, and emigration made by the Soviet Union through its adoption of, or participation as a signatory to, the United Nations International Covenant on Civil and Political Rights, the Final Act of the Conference on Security and Cooperation in Europe, the Chsirter of the United Nations, the Universal Declaration of Human Rights, and the Constitution of the Union of Soviet Socialist Republics; Whereas on June 27, 1978, Maria and Timofei Chmykhalov, and Lilia, Peter, Liubov, Lidia, and Augustina Vashchenko sought refuge in the United States Embassy in Moscow, in the Soviet Union, because of the suppression of their religious beliefs by the Soviet Union, and have lived in the Embassy since such time; Whereas Augustina and Lidia Vashchenko began a himger strike on December 27, 1981, to protest their treatment by the Soviet Government; Whereas Lidia Vashchenko was removed from the United States Embassy compound in Moscow, away from her family and American protection, to Botkin Hospital where she is undergoing treatment for ailments resulting from her hunger strike; and Whereas the Soviet authorities have not indicated their intentions regarding Lidia Vashchenko once she has recovered and is physically able to leave Botkin Hospital: Now, therefore, be it Resolved by the House of Representatives (the Senate concurring). That it is the sense of the Congress that the President of the United States should— (1) express to the Government of the Soviet Union the deep concern of the United States with respect to the deprivation by such Government of the religious freedom of the members of the Vashchenko and Chmykhalov families, and the refusal of such Government to permit the emigration of the members of such families; (2) take such actions as may be necessary to ensure that Maria and Timofei Chmykhalov, and Lilia, Peter, Liubov, Lidia, and Augustina Veishchenko will be permitted to reside in the United States Embassy in Moscow, in the Soviet Union, until such time as the Government of the Soviet Union authorizes their emigration; and

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96 STAT. 2641

(3) take such actions as may be necessary to ensure that Maria and Timofei Chmykhalov, and Lilia, Peter, Liubov, Lidia, and Augustina Vashchenko will be provided every possible assistance and courtesy during their residence in the United States Embassy in Moscow. Agreed to March 25, 1982. DAYS OF REMEMBRANCE OF VICTIMS OF THE HOLOCAUST—CAPITOL ROTUNDA CEREMONY

Mar. 31, 1982 [H. Con. Res. 299]

Whereas, pursuant to Public Law 96-388, the United States Holocaust Memorial Council shall provide for appropriate ways for the Nation to commemorate the Days of Remembrance, as an annual, national, civic commemoration of the Holocaust, and to encourage and sponsor appropriate observances of such Days of Remembrance throughout the United States; Whereas, the United States Holocaust Memorial Council, pursuant to Public Law 96-388, has designated April 18 through April 25, 1982, as "Days of Remembrance of Victims of the Holocaust"; Whereas, April 20 has been designated internationaly as a day of remembrance of victims of the Holocaust, known as Yom Hashoah; Whereas, the United States Holocaust Memorial Council has recommended that a one-hour ceremony be held in the Capitol Rotunda at noon on April 20, consisting of speeches, readings and musical presentations as part of the Days of Remembrance activities; Whereas, the United States Holocaust Memorial Council has recommended that the U.S. Senate and the U.S. House of Representatives should stand in recess during the ceremony: Now, therefore, be it Resolved by the House of Representatives (the Senate concurring). That from 10:00 a.m. on April 20, 1982, the Capitol Rotunda shall be available until 3:00 p.m. for a ceremony as part of the commemoration of the Days of Remembrance of Victims of the Holocaust. Agreed to March 31, 1982.

ADJOURNMENT—HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES AND SENATE Resolved by the Senate (the House of Representatives concurring). That when the Senate adjourns on Thursday, April 1, 1982, or on Friday, April 2, 1982, pursuant to a motion made by the Majority Leader, or his designee, in accordance with this resolution, it stand adjourned until 12 o'clock meridian on Tuesday, April 13, 1982, and that when the House of Representatives adjourns on Tuesday, April 6, 1982, it stand adjourned until 12 o'clock meridian on Tuesday, April 20, 1982. Agreed to April 1, 1982.

Apr-1, 1982

[S. Con. Res. 78]

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CONCURRENT RESOLUTIONS—APR. 27, 1982 CANADIAN CONSTITUTION—CONGRATULATIONS QN PATRIATION FROM UNITED KINGDOM

[S. Con. Res. 83]

Resolved by the Senate (the House of Representatives concurring). That the Congress of the United States notes with pleasure the proclamation in Ottawa on April 17, 1982, by Her Majesty Queen Elizabeth II, Queen of Canada, announcing the patriation of the Canadian Constitution from the United Kingdom to Canada and extends to the Parliament, the Government, and the people of Canada its warmest congratulations on the attainment of constitutional patriation. SEC. 2. The Secretary of the Senate shall transmit a copy of this concurrent resolution to the President with the request that such copy be further transmitted to the Government of Canada. Agreed to April 27, 1982.

May 4, 1982

UNITED STATES AND KOREA—ONE-HUNDREDTH ANNIVERSARY O F DIPLOMATIC RELATIONS

[S. Con. Res. 84]

Whereas May 22, 1982, marks the one-hundredth anniversary of the signing of a Treaty of Peace, Amity, Commerce, and Navigation between the United States of America and Korea; Whereas this treaty provided for the formal opening of diplomatic relations between the two countries; Whereas the American and Korean people have during the past century strengthened the cultural, commercial, and security bonds that imite them; Whereas Americans sacrificed their lives in assisting the Korean people to defend their freedom against aggression and Koreans fought side by side with Americans in Vietnam; and Whereas dedication to the principles of freedom and democracy is the basis of the continued strength and friendship of the United States and Korea: Now, therefore, be it Resolved by the Senate (the House of Representatives concurring), That the Congress hereby— (1) considers the one-hundredth anniversary of the establishment of diplomatic relations between the United States and Korea as an occasion of special historic significance; and (2) communicates to the National Assembly of the Republic of Korea and to the people of Korea the wishes of the United States Congress and the American people for a peaceful and prosperous future. Agreed to May 4, 1982.

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96 STAT. 2643

HADASSAH—CONGRATULATIONS ON ITS SEVENTIETH ANNIVERSARY

May ii. 1982 [S. Con. Res. 62]

Whereas Hadassah, the Women's Zionist Organization of America and the largest women's volunteer organization in the United States, was founded on February 24, 1912; Whereas Hadassah, with three hundred and seventy thousand members in all fifty States and Puerto Rico, celebrates its seventieth anniversary Whereas its seven decades of service have contributed to the health and education of countless thousands of persons both directly and through the training of medical personnel; Whereas Hadassah created and maintains the world renowned Hadassah-Hebrew Universily Medical Center in Jerusalem, Israel, which is a living expression of the common humanitarian, social, ethical, religious, and scientific values and friendship shared between the peoples of the United States and Israel; Whereas the Hadassan-Hebrew University Medical Center and its facilities have been made available to treat all peoples of the region regardless of religion, race, or nationality in the tradition of this oath of the Hebrew physician: ''You shall help the sick, base or honorable, stranger or alien or citizen, because he is sick."; Whereas Hadassah has striven to help promote democrapy and create a better society for all peoples; Whereas Hadassah's volunteerism in helping others, exemplified by its founder, Henrietta Szold, has provided inspiration and encouragement at a time when citizen groups are being uiged to play a greater role in promoting the general well-being: Now, therefore, be it Resolved by the Senate (the House of Representatives concurring). That the Congress congratulates Hadassah on its seventieth anniversary and extends its best wishes for many more decades of international humanitarian service. Agreed to May 11, 1982.

OLDER AMERICANS MONTH—EXPRESSION OF CONGRESSIONAL RECOGNITION Whereas older Americans have contributed many years of service to their families, their communities, and the Nation; Whereas the population of the United States is comprised of a large percentage of older Americans representing a wealth of knowledge and experience; Wheresis acknowledgement should be given to older Americans for the contributions they continue to make to their communities and the Nation; and Whereas many States and communities provide such acknowledgement of older Americans during the month of May: Now, therefore, be it 97-200 O—84—pt. 2

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[S. Con. Res. 60]

CONCURRENT RESOLUTIONS—MAY 26, 1982

Resolved by the Senate (the House of Representatives concurring), That, in recognition o— f (1) the designation of the month of May 1982, as "Older Americans Month" by the President of the United States, and (2) the repeated expression by the Congress of its appreciation and respect for the achievements of older Americans and its desire that these Americans continue to play an active role in the life of the Nation, it is the sense of the Congress that the people of the United States should observe Older Americans Month with appropriate programs, ceremonies, and activities. Agreed to May 11, 1982. USED MOTOR VEHICLE SALES—DISAPPROVAL O F FTC REGULATION Resolved by the Senate (the House of Representatives concurring). That the Congress disapproves the final rule promulgated by the Federal Trade Commission dealing with the matter of the trade regulation rule relating to the sale of used motor vehicles, which final rule was submitted to the Congress on January 28, 1982. Agreed to May 26, 1982.

May 28, 1982

[S. Con. Res. 102]

A D J O U R N M E N T — H O U S E OF REPRESENTATIVES AND SENATE Resolved by the Senate (the House of Representatives concurring). That when the Senate adjourns on Thursday, May 27, 1982, Friday, May 28, 1982, or Saturday, May 29, 1982, pursuant to a motion made by the Majority Leader in accordance with this resolution, it stand adjourned until 12:00 noon on Tuesday, June 8, 1982. SEC. 2. That the consent of the Senate is hereby given to an adjournment of more than three days to a day certain by the House of Representatives to begin on May 27, 1982, or any day thereafter and terminating on June 8, 1982 or any day before that day as determined by the House of Representatives. Agreed to May 28, 1982.

June 21, 1982 [H. Con. Res. I l l ]

YURIY SHUKHEVYCH—U.S. S U P P O R T FOR RELEASE FROM IMPRISONMENT AND EMIGRATION FROM U.S.S.R. Whereas Yuriy Shukhevych is currently serving his 28th year of imprisonment, having been free from Soviet jails for an aggregate of only 4 years since 1948, the date of his original arrest by the Government of the Soviet Union; Whereas the sole basis for the imprisonment of Yuriy Shukheyych is his refusal to denounce the ideals of Ukrainian nationalism and the activities of his late father, Roman Shukhevych, a Ukrainian freedom fighter; - © l a i M t'V(.«>'.i:Siy.l fx: fl^..,.'<

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96 STAT. 2645

Whereas such imprisonment violates the commitments to freedom of thought, conscience, expression, religion, and emigration made by the Soviet Union through its adoption of, or participation as a signatory to, the Universal Declaration of Human Rights, the International Covenant on Civil and Political Rights, the Final Act of the Conference on Security and Cooperation in Europe, and the Constitution of the Union of Soviet Socialist Republics; Whereas Yuriy Shukhevych suffers from various severe medical ailments, including chronic ulcer, heart, vision, and dental problems, but has not received necessary medical attention while in prison; and Whereas Yuriy Shukhevych has renounced his Soviet citizenship and has joined the Ukrainian Public Group To Promote the Implementation of the Helsinki Accords: Now, therefore, be it Resolved by the House of Representatives (the Senate concurring). That it is the sense of the Congress that— (1) the Government of the Soviet Union should comply with its commitments under the Universal Declaration of Human Rights, the International Covenant on Civil and Political Rights, the Final Act of the Conference on Security and Cooperation in Europe, and the Constitution of the Union of Soviet Socialist Republics, by providing proper medical care to Yuriy p. Shukhevych, by releasing Yuriy Shukhevych from prison, and by permitting Yuriy Shukhevych and his family to emigrate from the Soviet Union to a country of their choice; (2) the President of the United States should express to the Government of the Soviet Union the strong and continuing ^j opposition of the United States to the imprisonment and maltreatment of Yuriy Shukhevych; and (3) the President of the United States should reiterate to the Government of the Soviet Union that the United States, in evaluating its relations with other nations, will consider the extent to which such other nations honor their commitments under international law, particularly any such commitments concerning human rights. SEC. 2. The Gerk of the House of Representatives shall transmit copies of this resolution to the Ambassador of the Soviet Union to the United States and to the Chairman of the Presidium of the Supreme Soviet. ,. Agreed to June 21, 1982.

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UKRAINIAN CITIZENS—U.S. OBJECTION TO PERSECUTION, IMPRISONMENT, AND DENIAL OF H U M A N RIGHTS Whereas on August 1, 1975, the Soviet Union and thirty-four other countries, including the United States and Canada, signed the Final Act of the Conference on Security and Cooperation in Europe in Helsinki, Finland; Whereas the Final Act raised the expectations of Soviet citizens of greater observance by the Soviet Union of human rights, and in order to monitor that observance, the Ukrainian Public Group To Promote the Implementation of the Helsinki Accords was formed on November 9, 1976, in Kiev, the Ukraine;

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Whereas it is well documented that the Soviet Union continues to violate the human rights provisions of the Helsinki accords, as well as the Soviet Constitution, the United Nations Charter, and the Universal Declaration of Human Rights, by denying to the citizens of the Ukraine rights of national identity and basic human rights in every walk of life; Whereas the Soviet Union flagrantly persecutes and imprisons the citizens of the Ukraine who are lawfully engaged in asking their government for the institution of national and human rights in the Ukraine; and Whereas the continued violations by the Soviet Union of human rights, and in particular its persecution of the members of the Ukrainian Helsinki Monitoring Group, are factors that contribute to tensions between the East and West and create doubts about the validity of the international commitments of the Soviet Union: Now, therefore, be it Resolved by the House of Representatives (the Senate concurring)^ That it is the sense of the Congress that the President should— (1) proclaim November 9, 1982, the sixth anniversary of the establishment of the Ukrainian Public Group To Promote the Implementation of the Helsinki Accords, as a day honoring that group; and (2) ask the Soviet Union to release the incarcerated members J of the Ukrainian Helsinki Monitoring Group, and to cease the persecution and the imprisonment of those citizens in the Ukraine asking for the institution of national, civil, and individual rights in accordance with the Soviet Constitution, the >' United Nations Charter, the Universal Declaration of Human Rights, and the Helsinki accords. Agreed to June 21, 1982.

MART NIKLUS—U.S. SUPPORT FOR RELEASE FROM IMPRISONMENT AND EMIGRATION June 21, 1982 [H. Con. Res. 218]

F R O M U.S.S.R. Whereas the Universal Declaration of Human Rights and the International Covenant on Civil and Political Rights guarantee to all individuals the right to freedom of thought, conscience, and religion, the right to hold opinions without interference, the right to freedom of expression, and the right to emigrate; Whereas the Final Act of the Conference on Security and Cooperation in Europe (the Helsinki accords) commits the signatory countries to respect individual rights and fundamental freedoms, in particular to "deal in a positive and humanitarian spirit" with the applications of persons wishing to emigrate to rejoin relatives; Whereas the Soviet Union signed the Helsinki accords and has ratified the International Covenant on Civil and Political Rights; Whereas Mart Niklus, an Estonian scientist, has not been permitted to work in his profession as a biologist and zoologist and has been dismissed from his job as a language teacher because of his attempts to promote in the Baltic countries Soviet compliance with the Helsinki accords;

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