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PUBLIC LAW 99-24—APR. 16, 1985 Public Law 99-24 99th Congress An Act

Apr. 16 1985 [S. 781]

42 USC 8821.

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'^^ amend the Biomass Energy and Alcohol Fuels Act of 1980 to clarify the intention of section 221 of the Act.

Be it enacted by the Senate and House of Representatives of the United States of America in Congress assembled, That (a) the first sentence of section 221 of the Biomass Energy and Alcohol Fuels Act of 1980 is amended by inserting before the period at the end thereof the following: ", except that all conditional commitments for loan guarantees under this subtitle which were in existence on September 30, 1984, are hereby extended through September 30, 1985". (b) Enactment of this Act shall not be interpreted as indicating congressional approval with respect to any pending conditional commitments under this Act. Approved April 16, 1985.

LEGISLATIVE HISTORY—S. 781: CONGRESSIONAL RECORD, Vol. 131 (1985): Mar. 28, considered and passed Senate. A.Dr 2 consiciGT'f^Q find ofissGd HousG WEEKLY COMPILATION OF PRESIDENTIAL DOCUMENTS, Vol. 21, No. 16 (1985): Apr. 16, Presidential statement.

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99 STAT. 51

Public Law 99-25 99th Congress Joint Resolution Commemorating the twenty-fourth anniversary of the Bay of Pigs invasion to lib<;rate Cuba from Communist tyranny.

Whereas April 17, 1985, marks the twenty-fourth anniversary of the first day of the Bay of Pigs attempted liberation of Cuba by the heroic 2506 Brigade, a battle which entailed three days of fighting at a narrow strand of mangrove, bunch grass, coral head, and sand lying thirty miles from the towns of Giron and Playa Larga and bounded by the Bay of Pigs and the Cienga de Zapata swamp; Whereas on such day in 1961, the fourteen hundred gallant and intrepid men who made up the brave 2506 Brigade were illequipped but possessing immeasurable spirit, courage, and determination, sought in the tradition of the great liberators Jose Marti and Simon Bolivar to liberate from Communist tyranny the beautiful isle of Cuba and reestablish freedom and democracy for the people of Cuba, that great island lying so close to the United States; Whereas the patriotic, noble, and sacrificial effort of the 2506 Brigade to liberate Cuba as in the same patriotic spirit that prompted other courageous and intrepid men to liberate the American colonies from a foreign monarch and establish freedom and democracy in America; and Whereas the people of the United States proudly commend those courageous warriors who fight for the cause of freedom and justice anywhere in the world and the Congress wishes to express the commendation of the American people to the gallant warriors of the 2506 Brigade who made such an historic effort to establish freedom and democracy in Cuba: Now, therefore, be it Resolved by the Senate and House of Representatives of the United States of America in Congress assembled, That April 17, 1985, be commemorated as the twenty-fourth anniversary of the Bay of Pigs invasion to liberate Cuba from Communist tyranny. Approved April 19, 1985.

LEGISLATIVE HISTORY—H.J. Res. 236 (S.J. Res. 113): CONGRESSIONAL RECORD, Vol. 131 (1985): Apr. 16, considered and passed House. Apr. 17, considered and passed Senate.

Apr. 19, 198o [H.J. Res. 236]

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PUBLIC LAW 99-26—APR. 19, 1985 Public Law 99-26 99th Congress Joint Resolution

Apr. 19, 1985 [S.J. Res. 17]

To authorize and request the President to issue a proclamation designating April 21 through April 28, 1985, as "Jewish Heritage Week".

Whereas the Congress recognizes that an understanding of the heritage of all American ethnic groups contributes to the unity of our country; and Whereas intergroup understanding can be further fostered through an appreciation of the culture, history, and traditions of the Jewish community and the contributions of Jews to our country and society; and Whereas the months of March, April, and May contain events of major significance in the Jewish calendar—Passover, the anniversary of the Warsaw Ghetto uprising, Israeli Independence Day, Solidarity Sunday for Soviet Jewry, and Jerusalem Day: Now, therefore, be it Resolved by the Senate and House of Representatives of the United States of America in Congress assembled. That the President is authorized and requested to issue a proclamation designating April 21 through April 28, 1985, as "Jewish Heritage Week" and calling upon the people of the United States, State and local government agencies, and interested organizations to observe that week with appropriate ceremonies, activities, and programs. Approved April 19, 1985.

LEGISLATIVE HISTORY—S.J. Res. 17: CONGRESSIONAL RECORD, Vol. 131 (1985): Mar. 28, considered and passed Senate. Apr. 4, considered and passed House.

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 PUBLIC LAW 99-27—APR. 19, 1985

99 STAT. 53

Public Law 99-27 99th Congress Joint Resolution To designate the week of April 14, 1985, as "Crime Victims Week".

Whereas crime often inflicts considerable physical and emotional pain and financial hardship upon its victims, disrupting their lives, and placing great strains upon their families; Whereas our criminal justice system has often failed to provide the victims of crime with the compassionate treatment they deserve; Whereas it is the fundamental obligation of government to protect its citizens from the criminal element; Whereas there is a national movement in support of more just and compassionate treatment of victims of crime; Whereas the establishment of the President's Task Force on Victims of Crime and an Office for Victims of Crime in the Department of Justice, and enactment of the Victim and Witness Protection Act of 1982 and the Victims of Crime Act of 1984 evidence the Federal Government's increased awareness of the plight of crime victims; and Whereas further efforts are needed, at all levels of government and in the private sector, to help ease the trauma suffered by crime victims: Now, therefore, be it Resolved by the Senate and House of Representatives of the United States of America in Congress assembled. That the President is authorized and requested to issue a proclamation designating April 14 through April 20, 1985, as "Crime Victims Week" and calling upon the people of the United States, State and local government agencies, and interested organizations to observe that week with appropriate ceremonies, activities, and programs. Approved April 19, 1985.

LEGISLATIVE HISTORY—S.J. Res. 109: CONGRESSIONAL RECORD, Vol. 131 (1985): Apr. 15, considered and passed Senate. Apr. 18, considered and passed House.

Apr. 19, 1985 [S.J. Res. 109]

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PUBLIC LAW 99-28—APR. 25, 1985 Public Law 99-28 99th Congress Joint Resolution

Apr. 25, 1985 [S.J. Res. 63]

To designate the week of April 21, 1985, through April 27, 1985, as "National DES Awareness Week".

Whereas Diethylstibestrol (DES), a powerful synthetic hormone was given to over three million pregnant women in the United States from 1941 to 1971 for the purpose of reducing miscarriages, despite reports as early as the 1950's that the drug was ineffective; Whereas it is estimated that over three million "DES daughters and sons" were also exposed in utero; Whereas mothers who have been exposed to DES have been demonstrated to have a higher incidence of breast cancer with that risk becoming increasingly more pronounced with age; Whereas approximately one out of one-thousand DES daughters will develop a rare cancer of the cervix and vagina known as ClearCell Adenocarcinoma; Whereas these cancer victims are subject to hysterectomies, vaginectomies and lymphotomies with a 25 percent possibility of death as a result of such exposure; Whereas a second type of cervical and vaginal cancer known as cervical dysplasia (pre-cancerous) and carcinoma in situ (CIS) has been shown to have a higher incidence in DES daughters affecting more than eighty-thousand women with at least five thousand developing the actual cancer; Whereas problems with pregnancies have been reported to affect a large proportion of DES daughters including ectopic pregnancies, miscarriages, infertility and premature deliveries; Whereas DES sons have shown a higher incidence of maldescent of the testes, a known risk factor for testicular cancer; and Whereas identification, appropriate evaluation, and treatment of individuals exposed to DES is dependent upon a greater public awareness: Now, therefore, be it

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 PUBLIC LAW 99-28—APR. 25, 1985 Resolved by the Senate and House of Representatives of the United States of America in Congress assembled, That the week of April 21, 1985, through April 27, 1985, is designated as "National DES Awareness Week" and the President is requested to issue a proclamation calling upon the people of the United States to observe such week with appropriate activities. Approved April 25, 1985.

LEGISLATIVE HISTORY—S.J. Res. 63: CONGRESSIONAL RECORD, Vol. 131 (1985): Apr. 15, considered and passed Senate. Apr. 18, considered and passed House.

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PUBLIC LAW 99-29—APR. 25, 1985 Public Law 99-29 99th Congress Joint Resolution

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To designate May 7, 1985, as "Helsinki Human Rights Day".

Whereas this year will be the tenth anniversary of the signing of the Final Act of the Conference on Security and Cooperation in Europe (hereafter in this preamble referred to as the "Helsinki Accords"); Whereas on August 1, 1975, the Helsinki Accords were agreed to by the Governments of Austria, Belgium, Bulgaria, Canada, Cyprus, Czechoslovakia, Denmark, Finland, France, the German Democratic Republic, the Federal Republic of Germany, Greece, the Holy See, Hungary, Iceland, Ireland, Italy, Liechtenstein, Luxembourg, Malta, Monaco, The Netherlands, Norway, Poland, Portugal, Romania, San Marino, Spain, Sweden, Switzerland, Turkey, the Union of Soviet Socialist Republics, the United Kingdom, the United States of America, and Yugoslavia; Whereas the Helsinki Accords express the commitment of the participating States to "respect human rights and fundamental freedoms, including the freedom of thought, conscience, religion or belief, for all without distinction as to race, sex, language or religion"; Whereas the Helsinki Accords also express the commitment of the participating States to "promote and encourage the effective exercise of civil, political, economic, social, cultural and other rights and freedoms all of which derive from the inherent dignity of the human person and are essential for his free and full development"; Whereas the Helsinki Accords also express the commitment of the participating States to "recognize and respect the freedom of the individual to profess and practice, alone or in community with others, religion or belief acting in accordance with the dictates of his own conscience"; Whereas the Helsinki Accords also express the commitment of the participating States in whose territory national minorities exist to "respect the right of persons belonging to such minorities to equality before the law, will afford them the full opportunity for the actual enjoyment of human rights and fundamental freedoms and will, in this manner, protect their legitimate interests in this sphere"; Whereas the Helsinki Accords also express the commitment of the participating States to "recognize the universal significance of human rights and fundamental freedoms, respect for which is an essential factor for the peace, justice and well-being necessary to ensure the development of friendly relations and co-operation among themselves as among all States"; Whereas the Helsinki Accords also express the commitment of the participating States to "constantly respect these rights and freedoms in their mutual relations and will endeavour jointly and

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 PUBLIC LAW 99-29—APR. 25, 1985 separately, including in co-operation with the United Nations, to promote universal and effective respect for them"; Whereas the Helsinki Accords also express the commitment of the participating States to "confirm the right of the individual to know and act upon his rights and duties in this field"; Whereas the Helsinki Accords also express the commitment of the participating States in the field of human rights and fundamental freedoms to "act in conformity with the purposes and principles of the Charter of the United Nations and with the Universal Declaration of Human Rights" and to "fulfill their obligations as set forth in the international declarations and agreements in this field, including inter alia the International Covenants on Human Rights, by which they may be bound"; Whereas the Governments of the Union of Soviet Socialist Republics, Bulgaria, Czechoslovakia, the German Democratic Republic, Hungary, Poland, and Romania, in agreeing to the Helsinki Accords, have acknowledged an adherence to the principles of human rights and fundamental freedoms as embodied in the Helsinki Accords; Whereas the aforementioned Governments have not fulfilled their commitments to the Helsinki Accords by denying individuals their inherent rights to freedom of religion, thought, conscience, and belief; Whereas on May 7, 1985, a meeting of experts on human rights and fundamental freedoms will be convened in Ottawa, Canada, to discuss questions concerning respect for human rights and fundamental freedoms as embodied in the Helsinki Accords; Whereas this meeting is called for in the concluding document of the Madrid Review Conference of September 9, 1983; and Whereas this meeting will be attended by representatives of all Helsinki signatory nations: Now, therefore, be it Resolved by the Senate and House of Representatives of the United States of America in Congress assembled, That— (1) May 7, 1985, the opening date of the Ottawa meeting of experts on human rights and fundamental freedoms, is designated as "Helsinki Human Rights Day"; (2) the President is authorized and requested to issue a proclamation reasserting the American commitment to full implementation of the human rights and humanitarian provisions of the Helsinki Accords, urging all signatory nations to abide by their obligations under the Helsinki Accords, and encouraging the people of the United States to join the President and Congress in observance of "Helsinki Human Rights Day" with appropriate programs, ceremonies, and activities; (3) the President is further requested to continue his efforts to achieve full implementation of the human rights provisions of the Helsinki Accords by raising the issue of noncompliance with the Governments of the Soviet Union, Bulgaria, Czechoslovakia, the German Democratic Republic, Hungary, Poland, and Romania at every available opportunity; (4) the President is further requested to convey to all signatories of the Helsinki Accords that respect for human rights and fundamental freedoms is a vital element of further progress in the ongoing Helsinki process; and (5) the President is authorized to convey to allies and friends of the United States that unity on the question of respect for

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PUBLIC LAW 99-29—APR. 25, 1985 human rights and fundamental freedoms is the most effective means to promote the full implementation of the human rights and humanitarian provisions of the Helsinki Accords. SEC. 2. The Secretary of the Senate is directed to transmit copies of this joint resolution to the President, the Secretary of State, and the Ambassadors of the thirty-four Helsinki signatory nations. Approved April 25, 1985.

LEGISLATIVE HISTORY—S.J. Res. 15: CONGRESSIONAL RECORD, Vol. 131 (1985): Mar. 28, considered and passed Senate. Apr. 16, considered and passed House.

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99 STAT. 59

Public Law 99-30 99th Congress Joint Resolution Designating the month of May 1985, as "National Child Safety Awareness Month".

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Whereas more than 1,500,000 children have been reported missing in the United States; Whereas many of these children are never found; Whereas missing children are often innocent victims of physical and sexual abuse; Whereas many local volunteer groups already are working enthusiastically to promote child safety; Whereas the Missing Children Act and the Missing Children's 28 USC i note; Assistance Act have facilitated the investigation and prosecution f? ^sc 5601 note. of crimes involving missing and exploited children; Whereas there is now a national clearinghouse, The National Center for Missing and Exploited Children, and a toll-free hotline to centralize the efforts to locate missing children; Whereas The National Center for Missing and Exploited Children provides educational child safety materials and information about identification procedures, such as voluntary fingerprinting, dental charting and photographing of children; Whereas information received through the toll-free hotline is disseminated to appropriate law enforcement agencies; Whereas the protection, safety, and security of all children should be one of our highest priorities; and Whereas it is essential that we continue to increase public awareness and provide information and assistance to combat and prevent the increasing problem of missing and exploited children: Now, therefore, be it Resolved by the Senate and House of Representatives of the United States of America in Congress assembled, That the President is authorized and requested to issue a proclamation designating the month of May 1985, as "National Child Safety Awareness Month", and to call upon Federal, State, and local government agencies, and the people of the United States to observe the month with apprc»priate programs, activities, and ceremonies for the better protection, security, and safety of all children. Approved April 30, 1985.

LEGISLATIVE HISTORY—H.J. Res. 33 (S.J. Res. 45): CONGRESSIONAL RECORD, Vol. 131 (1985): Apr. 4, considered and passed House. Apr. 23, considered and passed Senate, amended, in lieu of S.J. Res. 45. Apr. 24, House concurred in Senate amendments.

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PUBLIC LAW 99-31—MAY 14, 1985 Public Law 99-31 99th Congress

t> Joint Resolution

May 14, 1985 [S.J. Res. 64]

To designate the week beginning May 5, 1985, as "National Correctional Officers Week".

Whereas American correctional officers who work in our jails and prisons are currently responsible for the containment and control of over six hundred thousand prisoners; Whereas correctional officers must protect inmates from violence while encouraging them to develop skills and attitudes that can help them become productive members of society following their release; Whereas the morale of correctional officers is affected by many factors, and the public perception of the role of correctional officers is more often based upon dramatization rather than factual review; Whereas good job performance requires correctional officers to absorb the adverse attitudes present in confinement while maintaining themselves as professionals in order to have their actions appreciated and accepted by the public at large; Whereas correctional officers had been similarly honored by many States and localities in 1984; Whereas correctional officers had been similarly honored by a similar joint resolution of the Senate and House of Representatives of the United States in Congress assembled in 1984; and Whereas the attitude and morale of correctional officers is a matter worthy of serious congressional attention: Now, therefore, be it Resolved by the Senate and House of Representatives of the United States of America in Congress assembled, That the week beginning May 5, 1985, hereby is designated "National Correctional Officers Week" and the President of the United States is authorized and requested to issue a proclamation calling upon the people of the United States to observe such week with appropriate ceremonies and activities. Approved May 14, 1985.

LEGISLATIVE HISTORY—S.J. Res. 64: CONGRESSIONAL RECORD, Vol. 131 (1985): May 3, considered and passed Senate. May 7, considered and passed House.

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 PUBLIC LAW 99-32—MAY 14, 1985

99 STAT. 61

Public Law 99-32 99th Congress Joint Resolution Designating the week beginning on May 5, 1985, as "National Asthma and Allergy Awareness Week".

Whereas asthma and allergic diseases result in physical, emotional, and economic hardship for more than thirty-five million Americans and their families; Whereas thousands of Americans, many of them young, die each year from asthma even though sufficient medical knowledge and resources exist to prevent many asthma-related deaths; Whereas student absenteeism is due in significant part to asthma and allergic diseases; Whereas environmental conditions in the workplace often cause or exacerbate asthma and allergic diseases among employees; Whereas many hospital patients suffer allergic reactions to prescribed medications; Whereas it is estimated that the American public pays $4,000,000,000 per year in medical bills directly attributable co the treatment and diagnosis of asthma and allergic diseases and pays another $2,000,000,000 per year as a result of the indirect social cost of such illnesses; Whereas, because of recent developments in the study of immunology, health care providers are better equipped to diagnose and treat asthma and allergic diseases; and Whereas increased public awareness of recent scientific advancements in the study of immunology will help many of the common misconceptions concerning asthma, allergic diseases, and the victims of those illnesses: Now, therefore, be it

May 14, 1985 [S.J. Res. 83]

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PUBLIC LAW 99-32—MAY 14, 1985 Resolved by the Senate and House of Representatives of the United States of America in Congress assembled. That the week beginning on May 5, 1985, is hereby designated as "National Asthma and Allergy Awareness Week", and the President is authorized and requested to issue a proclamation calling upon the people of the United States to observe such week with appropriate ceremonies and activities. Approved May 14, 1985.

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99 STAT.

Public Law 99-33 99th Congress Joint Resolution To designate May 6, 1985, as "Dr. Jonas E. Salk Day".

Whereas Dr. Jonas E. Salk discovered the first effective vaccine against poliomyelitis that was approved for widespread use in 1955 and was awarded a congressional gold medal for the discovery; Whereas poliomyelitis epidemics were a fact of life in the United States before the Salk vaccine was discovered; Whereas during the most severe epidemic of poliomyelitis, which occurred in 1952, 57,626 persons were stricken with the disease and 3,330 persons died; Whereas the incidence of poliomyelitis in the United States Wias reduced by 97 percent through the use of the Salk vaccine before another effective vaccine against the disease was discovered; Whereas Dr. Salk still serves the Salk Institute for Biological Studies, which he founded in 1963, as a distinguished professor of international health sciences; Whereas the Salk Institute for Biological Studies, under the leadership of Dr. Salk, has earned a reputation for being in the vanguard of basic biological research on molecular-cellular mechanisms in genetics, immunology, and neurobiology; Whereas on May 6, 1985, the City University of New York will host a dinner to honor Dr. Salk, who is a graduate of the City College of New York, and to celebrate the 30th anniversary of the licensing of the Salk vaccine for public use; Whereas the proceeds from the honorary dinner for Dr. Salk will be used to support the Jonas E. Salk Scholarships for Medical Study; and Whereas the historic achievement of Dr. Salk deserves recognition: Now, therefore, be it

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PUBLIC LAW 99-33—MAY 14, 1985 Resolved by the Senate and House of Representatives of the United States of America in Congress assembled. That May 6, 1985, hereby is designated "Dr. Jonas E. Salk Day", and the President of the United States is authorized and requested to issue a proclamation calUng upon the people of the United States to observe such day with appropriate ceremonies and activities. Approved May 14, 1985.

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99 STAT. 65

Public Law 99-34 99th Congress Joint Resolution Designating May 1985 as "Older Americans Month".

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; Whereas older Americans should be acknowledged for the contributions they continue to make to their communities and the Nation; and Whereas many States and communities acknowledge older Americans during the month of May: Now, therefore, be it Resolved by the Senate and House of Representatives of the United States of America in Congress assembled, That in recognition of the traditional designation of the month of May as "Older Americans Month" and 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, the President is directed to issue a proclamation designating the month of May 1985 as "Older Americans Month" and calling on the people of the United States to observe this month with appropriate programs, ceremonies, and activities. Approved May 14, 1985.

LEGISLATIVE HISTORY—H.J. Res. 195: CONGRESSIONAL RECORD, Vol. 131 (1985): Apr. 4, considered and passed House. May 3, considered and passed Senate.

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PUBLIC LAW 99-35—MAY 14, 1985 Public Law 99-35 99th Congress

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May 14, 1985 [S.J. Res. 128]

To designate May 7, 1985, as "Vietnam Veterans Recognition Day".

Whereas over three million American fighting men and women who served in the Vietnam theater for over a decade acquitted themselves in the highest traditions of American service personnel; Whereas more than fifty-seven thousand Americans lost their lives there, and an additional two thousand four hundred Americans are still listed as missing in action in Southeast Asia; Whereas thousands of Vietnam veterans still suffer from the effects of the war, including many who are permanently disabled; Whereas regardless of the ultimate verdict of history about United States involvement in that war, the service that patriotic Americans performed in the Vietnam theater is deserving of continued and reemphasized grateful recognition; Whereas the Nation is now beginning to review in a more dispassionate and evenhanded manner the history of our involvement in the Vietnam conflict; Whereas for too long the Nation failed to honor the service of Vietnam veterans and was instead anxious to place the Vietnam experience behind it; and Whereas May 7, 1985, marks the tenth anniversary of the official end of America's involvement in the conflict in Vietnam: Now, therefore, be it Resolved by the Senate and House of Representatives of the United States of America in Congress assembled, That May 7, 1985, is designated "Vietnam Veterans Recognition Day" and the President is authorized and requested to issue a proclamation calling upon the people of the United States to observe such a day with appropriate activities. Approved May 14, 1985.

LEGISLATIVE HISTORY—S.J. Res. 128: CONGRESSIONAL RECORD, Vol. 131 (1985): May 2, considered and passed Senate. May 7, considered and passed House.

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99 STAT. 67

Public Law 99-36 99th Congress An Act To amend subtitle II of title 46, United States Code, "Shipping", making technical and conforming changes, and for other purposes.

Be it enacted by the Senate and House of Representatives of the United States of America in Congress assembled. That (a) subtitle II of title 46, United States Code, is amended as follows: (1) In section 8305(b), strike "life-saving" and "life preserver or firehose" and insert in lieu thereof "lifesaving" and "life preserver, lifesaving device, or firehose", respectively. (2) In section 3501— (A) in subsection (a), strike the comma; and (B) in subsection (c), strike "violates subsection (b) of this section" and insert in lieu thereof "carries more passengers than the number of passengers permitted by the certificate of inspection". (3) In section 7702(a), strike "mariners'" and insert in lieu thereof "mariner's". (4) In section 8302(b), strike "clerks" and insert in lieu thereof "clerks,". (5) In section 10504, amend subsection (d) to read as follows: "(d) Subsections (b) and (c) of this section do not apply to: "(1) a vessel engaged in coastwise commerce. "(2) a yacht. "(3) a fishing vessel (except a vessel taking oysters). "(4) a whaling vessel.". (6) In section 11101(d), strike "light" and insert in lieu thereof "lighted". (7)(A) In the analysis of chapter 121, amend the item relating to section 12109 to read as follows: "12109. Recreational vessel licenses.".

(B) In sections 12101(5) and 12104(2), strike "pleasure" and insert in lieu thereof "recreational". (C) In section 12109 and the catchline for such section, strike "Pleasure" and "pleasure vessel" wherever they appear and insert in lieu thereof "Recreational" and "recreational vessel", respectively. (D) In section 12110(a) and (c), strike "documented pleasure" wherever it appears and insert in lieu thereof "documented recreational". (8) In section 12114(a), strike "of documentation". (9)(A) In the caption for part E in the analysis of such subtitle II which appears before the text of part A of such subtitle, strike "Licenses, Certificates, and Merchant Mariners' " and insert in lieu thereof "Merchant Seamen Licenses, Certificates, and". (B) In the caption for part E immediately before the analysis of chapter 71 of such subtitle II, strike "Licenses, Certificates, and Merchant Mariners' " and insert in lieu thereof "Merchant Seamen Licenses, Certificates, and".

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PUBLIC LAW 99-36—MAY 15, 1985 (C) In section 7501(a), strike "certificate, or document" and insert in lieu thereof "certificate of registry, or merchant mariner's document". (D) In section 7503(b), strike "certificate, or document" the first time it appears and insert in lieu thereof "certificate of registry, or merchant mariner's document". (E) In section 7703, strike "certificate," the first time it appears and insert in lieu thereof "certificate of registry,". (F) In section 7704(b), strike "document" the first time it appears and insert in lieu thereof "merchant mariner's document". (G) In section 7704(c), strike "certificate, or document" and insert in lieu thereof "certificate of registry, or merchant mariner's document". (H) In section 7705(a), strike "certificates, and documents" and insert in lieu thereof "certificates of registry, and merchant mariners' documents". (b) The effective date of subsection (a)(5) of this section is August 26, 1983. SEC. 2. Section 22 of the Coast Guard Authorization Act of 1984 (Public Law 98-557; 98 Stat. 2871), and the amendments made by such section, are repealed as of November 8, 1984. Regulations prescribed and actions taken under, and references to, such section and the amendments made by such section are deemed to be regulations prescribed and actions taken under, and references to, section 701 of the Act of November 8, 1984 (Public Law 98-623; 98 Stat. 3413), and the amendments made by such section 701. SEC. 3. Section 403(a) of the Commercial Fishing Industry Vessel Act (Public Law 98-364; 98 Stat. 450) is amended by striking "Before" and inserting in lieu thereof "Except as provided in chapter 37 of title 46, United States Code, and before". Approved May 15, 1985.

LEGISLATIVE HISTORY—S. 597: SENATE REPORT No. 99-26 (Comm. on eommerce. Science, and Transportation). CONGRESSIONAL RECORD, Vol. 131 (1985): Apr. 17, considered and passed Senate. May 6, considered and passed House.

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99 STAT. 69

Public Law 99-37 99th Congress Joint Resolution Designating the month of November 198o as "National Alzheimer's Disease Month".

Whereas more than two million Americans are affected by Alzheimer's disease, which is a surprisingly common disorder that destroys certain vital cells of the brain; Whereas Alzheimer's disease is the fourth leading cause of death among older Americans; Whereas Alzheimer's disease is responsible for 50 per centum of all nursing home admissions, at an annual cost of more than $20,000,000,000; Whereas in one-third of all American families one parent will succumb to this disease; Whereas Alzheimer's disease is not a normal consequence of aging; and Whereas an increase in the national awareness of the problem of Alzheimer's disease may stimulate the interest and concern of the American people, which may lead, in turn, to increased research and eventually to the discovery of a cure for Alzheimer's disease: Now, therefore, be it Resolved by the Senate and House of Representatives of the United States of America in Congress assembled, That the month of November 1985 is designated.as "National Alzheimer's Disease Month". The President is requested to issue a proclamation calling upon the people of the United States to observe such month with appropriate ceremonies and activities. Approved May 15, 1985.

LEGISLATIVE HISTORY—S.J. Res. 65: CONGRESSIONAL RECORD, Vol. 131 (1985): Mar. 28, considered and passed Senate. May 7, considered and passed House.

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PUBLIC LAW 99-38-MAY 15, 1985 Public Law 99-38 99th Congress Joint Resolution

May 15, 1985 [S.J. Res. 53]

To authorize and request the President to designate the month of June 1985 as "Youth Suicide Prevention Month".

Whereas the youth of society represent the hope for the future; Whereas the rate of youth suicide has increased more than threefold in the last two decades; Whereas over five thousand young Americans took their lives last year, many more attempted suicide, and countless families were affected; Whereas youth suicide is a phenomenon which must be addressed by a concerned society; and Whereas youth suicide is a national problem which can only be solved through the combined efforts of individuals, families, communities, organizations, and government to educate society: Now, therefore, be it Resolved by the Senate and House of Representatives of the United States of America in Congress assembled, That the month of June 1985 is designated as "Youth Suicide Prevention Month" and the President is authorized and requested to issue a proclamation calling upon the Governors of the several States, the chief officials of local governments, and the people of the United States to observe such month with appropriate programs and activities. Approved May 15, 1985.

LEGISLATIVE HISTORY—S.J. Res. 53: CONGRESSIONAL RECORD, Vol. 131 (1985): Mar. 28, considered and passed Senate. May 7, considered and passed House.

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 PUBLIC LAW 99-39—MAY 15, 1985

99 STAT. 71

Public Law 99-39 99th Congress Joint Resolution To designate the week beginning May 12, 1985, as "National Digestive Diseases Awareness Week".

Whereas digestive diseases represent one of the most serious health problems of the Nation in terms of human discomfort and pain, mortality, personal expenditures for treatment, and working hours lost; Whereas digestive diseases rank among other forms of illness as the third largest burden on the economy of the Nation; Whereas 20,000,000 Americans suffer from chronic digestive diseases and disorders, and more than 14,000,000 cases of acute digestive diseases are treated in the Nation each year; Whereas digestive diseases account for one-third of all malignant growths and for some of the most common acute infections; Whereas more Americans are hospitalized with digestive diseases than with any other form of illness; Whereas digestive diseases account for 25 percent of all surgical operations and comprise one of the most common causes of disability in the working force; Whereas digestive diseases represent more than $17,000,000,000 annually in direct health care costs and represent a total economic burden of almost $50,000,000,000 annually; Whereas more than 200 deaths annually are caused by each of at least 100 different diseases and disorders of the gastrointestinal tract; Whereas the people of the Nation should be concerned with research into the causes, cures, prevention, and clinical treatment of digestive diseases and related nutrition problems and should recognize prevention and treatment of digestive diseases as a major health priority; Whereas national lay and professional digestive diseases organizations, individually and through the Coalition of Digestive Diseases Organizations and the Federation of Digestive Diseases Societies, are committed to promoting awareness and understanding, among members of the general public and the health care community, of digestive tract disorders; Whereas the National Digestive Diseases Advisory Board, and the National Institutes of Health through its National Digestive Diseases Education and Information Clearinghouse, are committed to encourage and coordinate these educational efforts; Whereas the National Digestive Diseases Education Program is a coordinated effort to educate the public and the health care community as to the seriousness of digestive diseases and to provide information on treatment, prevention, and control; and Whereas the second anniversary of the National Digestive Diseases Education Program occurs during the week beginning May 12, 1985: Now, therefore, be it

May 15, 1985 [S.J. Res. 94]

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PUBLIC LAW 99-39—MAY 15, 1985 Resolved by the Senate and House of Representatives of the United States of America in Congress assembled, That the week beginning May 12, 1985, hereby is designated "National Digestive Diseases Awareness Week", and the President of the United States is authorized and requested to issue a proclamation calling upon all public officials and the people of the United States to observe such week with appropriate programs and activities. Approved May 15, 1985.

LEGISLATIVE HISTORY—S.J. Res. 94: CONGRESSIONAL RECORD, Vol. 131 (1985): Apr. 15, considered and passed Senate. May 7, considered and passed House.

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 PUBLIC LAW 99-40—MAY 15, 1985

99 STAT. 73

Public Law 99-40 99th Congress Joint Resolution To designate the week of May 12, 1985, through May 18, 198.'), as "Senior Center Week".

Whereas local communities support over eight thousand senior centers and there is hardly a city or town without one; Whereas senior centers affirm the dignity, self-worth, and independence of older persons by facilitating their decisions and action, tapping their experiences, skills, and knowledge, and enabling their continued contribution to the community; Whereas senior centers, encouraged and supported by the Older Americans Act, function as service delivery focal points, helping older persons to help themselves and each other, and offering service or access to community services as needed; Whereas the national theme for Senior Center Week is "Senior Centers are Wellness Centers", and senior centers nationwide are viewed as centers to promote the well-being of older persons— emotionally and physically; and Whereas the month of May has historically been proclaimed Older Americans Month, and communities across the country are giving special recognition to older persons and the role of senior centers in serving them: Now, therefore, be it Resolved by the Senate and House of Representatives of the United States of America in Congress assembled. That the second week in May, May 12 through May 18, 1985, is designated as "Senior Center Week" and the President is authorized and requested to include this designation of Senior Center Week as part of the proclamation for Older Americans Month, calling upon the people of the United States to honor older Americans and these local organizations that bring together activities and services for their benefit. Approved May 15, 1985.

LEGISLATIVE HISTORY—S.J. Res. 60: CONGRESSIONAL RECORD, Vol. 131 (1985): Mar. 28, considered and passed Senate. May 7, considered and passed House.

May 15, 1985 [S.J. Res. 60]

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PUBLIC LAW 99-41—MAY 17, 1985 Public Law 99-41 99th Congress Joint Resolution

May 17, 1985 [S.J. Res. 59]

To designate "National Science Week".

Whereas science and technology are currently major elements in the expansion of the economy and in the improvement of the quality of life in the United States; Whereas the rate of scientific discovery and technological innovation continues to increase more rapidly than at any time in our history; Whereas it is vital to build and maintain a highly dedicated and motivated workforce with scientific and technological skills; Whereas it is important that scientific research be made more interesting and accessible to youth as a potential career option; Whereas it is in the national interest to increase the public's awareness and understanding of science and technology; and Whereas schools, universities, museums, and professional, educational, and voluntary organizations, along with industry, labor, government, and private individuals, should be encouraged to work cooperatively to develop programs, events, and materials that will contribute to the public's education in science and technology: Now, therefore, be it Resolved by the Senate and House of Representatives of the United States of America in Congress assembled, That the week of May 12 through May 18, 1985, is designated as "National Science Week". The President is requested to issue a proclamation calling upon the people of the United States to observe such week with appropriate ceremonies and activities, including programs aimed at furthering the awareness of all Americans, and particularly the Nation's youth, of the importance of science and technology. Approved May 17, 1985.

LEGISLATIVE HISTORY—S.J. Res. 59: CONGRESSIONAL RECORD, Vol. 131 (1985): May 3, considered and passed Senate. May 9, considered and passed House.

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 PUBLIC LAW 99-42—MAY 20, 1985

99 STAT. 75

Public Law 99-42 99th Congress Joint Resolution To designate the week of May 20, 1985, through May 26, 1985, as "National Osteoporosis Awareness Week".

Whereas fifteen to twenty million persons in the United States are afflicted with osteoporosis, a degenerative bone condition; Whereas approximately 25 percent of postmenopausal women in the United States develop osteoporosis; Whereas among those who live to be age ninety, 32 percent of women and 17 percent of men will suffer a hip fracture due mostly to osteoporosis; Whereas more than fifty thousand older women and many older men die each year in the United States as a result of such complications; Whereas hip fracture complications related to osteoporosis often result in loss of independence for older persons; Whereas approximately $3,800,000,000 is expended annually in the United States for health care costs relating to osteoporosis; Whereas osteoporosis is associated with the loss of bone tissue by estrogen lack and low calcium intake; Whereas the majority of men and women are unaware of the condition of osteoporosis; arid Whereas the best treatment for osteoporosis is prevention through education: Now, therefore, be it Resolved by the Senate and House of Representatives of the United States of America in Congress assembled, That the week of May 20, 1985, through May 26, 1985, is designated as "National Osteoporosis Awareness Week", and the President is authorized and requested to issue a proclamation calling upon the people of the United States to observe such week with appropriate activities. Approved May 20, 1985.

LEGISLATIVE HISTORY—S.J. Res. 61: CONGRESSIONAL RECORD, Vol. 131 (1985): Mar. 28, considered and passed Senate. May 7, considered and passed House, amended. May 14, Senate concurred in House amendments.

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PUBLIC LAW 99-43—MAY 21, 1985 Public Law 99-43 99th Congress

1.-^ -, Joint Resolution

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Whereas programs involving the arts enhance the learning and enrich the lives of disabled individuals; Whereas arts with the handicapped is a means of integrating disabled individuals into the mainstream of education and cultural society; Whereas programs bringing arts to the handicapped inform the general public, parents, volunteers, and the business community of the value of arts to the disabled; Whereas the emphasis is needed to expand support for arts programs with the handicapped and to increase participation and commitment of the community and educators to these activities; Whereas the National Committee, Arts with the Handicapped, an educational affiliate of the John F. Kennedy Center for the Performing Arts has successfully entered into its eleventh year as the coordinating agency for arts programs for disabled children, youth, and adults; and Whereas the National Committee conducts education programs in all fifty States, the District of Columbia, and the Commonwealth of Puerto Rico to assure that all disabled individuals have access to programs which bring the arts into their lives: Now, therefore, be it Resolved by the Senate and House of Representatives of the United States of America in Congress assembled, That the month of May 1985, is designated as "Very Special Arts U.S.A. Month", and the President is authorized and requested to issue a proclamation calling upon the people of the United States to observe the month with appropriate programs, ceremonies, and activities. Approved May 21, 1985.

LEGISLATIVE HISTORY—S.J. Res. 103: CONGRESSIONAL RECORD, Vol. 131 (1985): May 3, considered and passed Senate. May 15, considered and passed House.

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 PUBLIC LAW 99-44—MAY 24, 1985

99 STAT. 77

Public Law 99-44 99th Congress An Act To amend the Internal Revenue Code of 1954 to repeal the contemporaneous recordkeeping requirements added by the Tax Reform Act of 1984, and for other purposes.

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

j^^y 24 1935 [H.R. 1869]

Taxes.

SECTION 1. REPEAL OF CONTEMPORANEOUS RECORDKEEPING REQUIREMENTS, ETC. (a) CONTEMPORANEOUS RECORDKEEPING REQUIREMENTS.—Subsec-

tion (d) of section 274 of the Internal Revenue Code of 1954 (relating to substantiation requirements for certain deductions and credits) is amended by striking out "adequate contemporaneous records" and inserting in lieu thereof "adequate records or by sufficient evidence corroborating the taxpayer's own statement, and the Internal Revenue Code of 1954 shall be applied and administered as if the word "contemporaneous" had not been added to such subsection (d).

98 Stat. 718. 26 USC 274. 26 USC 274 note. 26 USC 1 et seq.

(b) PROVISIONS RELATING TO RETURN PREPARERS AND NEGLIGENCE

PENALTY.—Paragraphs (2) and (3) of section 179(b) of the Tax Reform Act of 1984 are hereby repealed, and the Internal Revenue Code of 98 Stat. 713. 1954 shall be applied and administered as if such paragraphs (and ^6 USC 6695, the amendments made by such paragraphs) had not been enacted. 26 USC 6653 (c) REPEAL OF REGULATIONS.—Regulations issued before the date of note. the enactment of this Act to carry out the amendments made by 26 USC 274 note. paragraphs (1)(C), (2), and (3) of section 179(b) of the Tax Reform Act of 1984 shall have no force and effect. SEC. 2. SUBSTANTIATION REQUIREMENTS NOT TO APPLY TO CERTAIN VEHICLES WITH LITTLE PERSONAL USE. (a) IN GENERAL.—Subsection (d) of section 274 of the Internal Revenue Code of 1954 (relating to substantiation required) is 26 USC 274. amended by adding at the end thereof the following new sentence: "This subsection shall not apply to any qualified nonpersonal use vehicle (as defined in subsection (i))." (b) QUALIFIED NONPERSONAL USE VEHICLE DEFINED.—Section 274

of such Code is amended by redesignating subsection (i) as subsection (j) and by inserting after subsection (h) the following new subsection: "(i) QUALIFIED NONPERSONAL U S E VEHICLE.—For purposes of subsection (d), the term 'qualified nonpersonal use vehicle' means any vehicle which, by reason of its nature, is not likely to be used more than a de minimis amount for personal purposes." SEC. 3. EXEMPTION FROM REQUIRED INCOME TAX WITHHOLDING FOR CERTAIN FRINGE BENEFITS. Section 3402 of the Internal Revenue Code of 1954 (relating to income tax collected at source) is amended by adding at the end thereof the following new subsection: "(s) EXEMPTION FROM WITHHOLDING FOR ANY VEHICLE FRINGE BENEFIT.—

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PUBLIC LAW 99-44—MAY 24, 1985 "(1) EMPLOYER ELECTION NOT TO WITHHOLD.—The employer

26 USC 6051.

may elect not to deduct and withhold any tax under this chapter with respect to any vehicle fringe benefit provided to any employee if such employee is notified by the employer of such election (at such time and in such manner as the Secretary shall by regulations prescribe). The preceding sentence shall not apply to any vehicle fringe benefit unless the amount of such benefit is included by the employer on a statement timely furnished under section 6051. "(2) EMPLOYER MUST FURNISH W-2.—Any vehicle fringe benefit shall be treated as wages from which amounts are required to be deducted and withheld under this chapter for purposes of section 6051. "(3) VEHICLE FRINGE BENEFIT.—For purposes of this subsection, the term 'vehicle fringe benefit' means any fringe benefit— "(A) which constitutes wages (as defined in section 3401), and "(B) which consists of providing a highway motor vehicle for the use of the employee." SEC. 4. REDUCTION IN LIMITATIONS ON INVESTMENT TAX CREDIT AND DEPRECIATION FOR LUXURY AUTOMOBILES. (a) GENERAL RULE.— (1) INVESTMENT TAX CREDIT.—Paragraph (1) of section 280F(a)

98 Stat. 713. 26 USC 280F.

of the Internal Revenue Code of 1954 (relating to investment tax credit) is amended by striking out "$1,000" and inserting in lieu thereof "$675". (2) DEPRECIATION.—Paragraph (2) of section 280F(a) of such Code (relating to depreciation) is amended— (A) by striking out "$4,000" in subparagraph (A)(i) and inserting in lieu thereof "$3,200", and (B) by striking out "$6,000" each place it appears in subparagraphs (A)(ii) and (B)(ii) and inserting in lieu thereof "$4,800". (b) 4-YEAR DEFERRAL OF INFLATION ADJUSTMENT.— (1) ADJUSTMENT AFTER 1988.—Subparagraph (A) of section

280F(d)(7) of such Code (relating to automobile price inflation adjustment) is amended by striking out "passenger automobile" and inserting in lieu thereof "passenger automobile placed in service after 1988". (2) 1987 BASE PERIOD.—Subclause (II) of section 280F(d)(7)(B)(i) of such Code is amended by striking out "1983" and inserting in lieu thereof "1987". (3) TECHNICAL AMENDMENT.—Clause (i) of section 280F(d)(7)(B) of such Code is amended by striking out the last sentence. SEC. 5. NEW REGULATIONS.

26 USC 274 note.

Not later than October 1, 1985, the Secretary of the Treasury or his delegate shall prescribe regulations to carry out the provisions of this Act which shall fully reflect such provisions. SEC. 6. EFFECTIVE DATES. 26 USC 274 note. (a) REPEALS.—The amendment and repeals made by subsections (a) and (b) of section 1 shall take effect as if included in the Ante, p. 77. amendments made by section 179(b) of the Tax Reform Act of 1984.

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 PUBLIC LAW 99-44—MAY 24, 1985 (b) RESTORATION OF PRIOR LAW FOR 1985.—For taxable years beginning in 1985, section 274(d) of the Internal Revenue Code of 1954 shall apply as it read before the amendments made by section 179(b)(l) of the Tax Reform Act of 1984. (c) EXCEPTION FROM SUBSTANTIATION REQUIREMENTS FOR QUAU-

FiED NoNPERSONAL UsE VEHICLES.—The amendments made by section 2 shall apply to taxable years beginning after December 31, 1985. (d) WITHHOLDING AMENDMENT.—The amendment made by section 3 shall take effect on January 1, 1985. (e) REDUCTION IN LIMITATIONS ON INVESTMENT TAX CREDIT AND DEPRECIATION.—

(1) Except as provided in paragraph (2), the amendments made by section 4 shall apply to— (A) property placed in service after April 2, 1985, in taxable years ending after such date, and (B) property leased after April 2, 1985, in taxable years ending after such date. (2) The amendments made by section 4 shall not apply to any property— (A) acquired by the taxpayer pursuant to a binding contract in effect on April 1, 1985, and at all times thereafter, but only if the property is placed in service before August 1, 1985, or (B) of which the taxpayer is the lessee, but only if the lease is pursuant to a binding contract in effect on April 1, 1985, and at all times thereafter, and only if the taxpayer first uses such property under the lease before August 1, 1985. Approved May 24, 1985.

LEGISLATIVE HISTORY—H.R. 1869 (S. 245): HOUSE REPORTS: No. 99-34 (Comm. on Ways and Means) and No. 99-67 (Comm. of SENATE REPORT No. 99-23 accompanying S. 245 (Coram, on Finance). CONGRESSIONAL RECORD, Vol. 131 (1985): Apr. 2, considered and passed House. Apr. 3, considered and passed Senate, amended. May 8, House agreed to conference report. May 15, 16, Senate considered and agreed to conference report. WEEKLY C O M P I L A T I O N OF PRESIDENTIAL DOCUMENTS, Vol. 21, No. 21 (1985): May 24, Presidential statement.

99 STAT. 79 26 USC 274 note. 26 USC 274. Ante, p. 77. 26 USC 274 note.

Effective date. 26 USC 3402 note. Effective dates. 26 USC 280F note.

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PUBLIC LAW 99-45—MAY 24, 1985 Public Law 99-45 99th Congress An Act

May 24, 1985 [S. 661] Oregon.

Entitled the "George Milligan Control Tower".

Be it enacted by the Senate and House of Representatives of the United States of America in Congress assembled, That the air traffic control tower at the Medford-Jackson County Airport is designated and shall hereafter be known as the "George Milligan Control Tower". Any reference in a law, map, regulation, document, or other paper of the United States to such control tower shall be held and considered to refer to the "George Milligan Control Tower". Approved May 24, 1985.

LEGISLATIVE HISTORY—S. 661: CONGRESSIONAL RECORD, Vol. 131 (1985): Apr. 15, considered and passed Senate. May 14, considered and passed House.

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 PUBLIC LAW 99-46—MAY 24, 1985

99 STAT. 81

Public Law 99-46 99th Congress An Act To amend the Saccharin Study and Labeling Act.

May 24, 1985 [S. 484]

Be it enacted by the Senate and House of Representatives of the United States of America in Congress assembled, That section 3 of the Saccharin Study and Labeling Act (21 U.S.C. 348 nt.) is amended by striking out "During the period beginning on the date of enactment of this Act and ending twenty-four months after the date of enactment of the Saccharin Study and Labehng Act Amendment of 1983" and inserting in lieu thereof "During the period ending 21 USC 301 note. May 1, 1987". Approved May 24, 1985.

LEGISLATIVE HISTORY—S. 484: SENATE REPORT No. 99-36 (Comm. on Labor and Human Resources). CONGRESSIONAL RECORD, Vol. 131 (1985): May 7, considered and passed Senate. May 14, considered and passed House.

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PUBLIC LAW 99-47—JUNE 11, 1985

Public Law 99-47 99th Congress An Act June 11, 1985 [H.R. 2268] United StatesIsrael Free Trade Area Implementation Act of 1985. 19 USC 2112 note. Commerce and trade. 19 USC 2112 note. 19 USC 2112.

To approve and implement the Free Trade Area Agreement between the United States and Israel.

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

This Act may be cited as the "United States-Israel Free Trade Area Implementation Act of 1985"..^. _ SEC. 2. PURPOSES.

The purposes of this Act are— (1) to approve and implement the agreement on the establishment of a free trade area between the United States and Israel negotiated under the authority of section 102 of the Trade Act of 1974; (2) to strengthen and develop the economic relations between the United States and Israel for their mutual benefit; and (3) to establish free trade between the two nations through the removal of trade barriers.

19 USC 2112 note.

SEC. 3. APPROVAL OF A FREE TRADE AREA AGREEMENT.

19 USC 2112 note.

SEC. 4. PROCLAMATION AUTHORITY.

Pursuant to sections 102 and 151 of the Trade Act of 1974 (19 U.S.C. 2112; 2191), the Congress approves— (1) the Agreement on the Establishment of a Free Trade Area between the Government of the United States of America and the Government of Israel (hereinafter in this Act referred to as "the Agreement") entered into on April 22, 1985, and submitted to the Congress on April 29, 1985, and (2) the statement of administrative action proposed to implement the Agreement that was submitted to the Congress on April 29, 1985. (a) TARIFF MODIFICATIONS.—Except as provided in subsection (c), the President may proclaim— (1) such modifications or continuance of any existing duty, (2) such continuance of existing duty-free or excise treatment, or (3) such additional duties, as the President determines to be required or appropriate to carry out the schedule of duty reductions with respect to Israel set forth in annex 1 of the Agreement. (b) ADDITIONAL TARIFF MODIFICATION AUTHORITY.—Except as provided in subsection (c), whenever the President determines that it is necessary to maintain the general level of reciprocal and mutually advantageous concessions with respect to Israel provided for by the Agreement, the President may proclaim—

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99 STAT. 83

(1) such withdrawal, suspension, modification, or continuance of any duty, (2) such continuance of existing duty-free or excise treatment, or (3) such additional duties, as the President determines to be required or appropriate to carry out the Agreement. (c) EXCEPTION TO AUTHORITY.—No modification of any duty imposed on any article provided for in paragraph (4) of annex 1 of the Agreement that may be proclaimed under subsection (a) or (b) shall take effect prior to January 1, 1995. SEC. 5. RELATIONSHIP OF THE AGREEMENT TO UNITED STATES LAW.

(a) UNITED STATES STATUTES TO PREVAIL IN CONFLICT.—No provision of the Agreement, nor the application of any such provision to any person or circumstance, which is in conflict with— (1) title IV of the Trade and Tariff Act of 1984, or (2) any other statute of the United States, shall be given effect under the laws of the United States. (b) IMPLEMENTING REGULATIONS.—Regulations that are necessary or appropriate to carry out actions proposed in any statement of proposed administrative action submitted to the Congress under section 102 of the Trade Act of 1974 (19 U.S.C. 2112) in order to implement the Agreement shall be prescribed. Initial regulations to carry out such action shall be issued within one year after the date of the entry into force of the Agreement. (c) CHANGES IN STATUTES TO IMPLEMENT A REQUIREMENT, AMENDMENT, O RECOMMENDATION.— R

(1) Except as otherwise provided in paragraph (2), the provisions of section. 3(c) of the Trade Agreements Act of 1979 (19 U.S.C. 2504(c)) shall apply with respect to the Agreement and— (A) no requirement of, amendment to, or recommendation under the Agreement shall be implemented under United States law, and (B) no amendment, repeal, or enactment of a statute of the United States to implement any such requirement, amendment, or recommendation shall enter into force with respect to the United States, unless there has been compliance with the provisions of section 3(c) of the Trade Agreements Act of 1979. (2) The provisions of section 3(c)(4) of the Trade Agreements Act of 1979 (19 U.S.C. 2504(c)(4)) shall apply to any bill implementing any requirement of, amendment to, or recommendation made under, the Agreement that reduces or eliminates any duty imposed on any article provided for in paragraph (4) of Annex 1 of the Agreement only if— (A) any reduction of such duty provided in such bill— (i) takes effect after December 31, 1989, and (ii) takes effect gradually over the period that begins on January 1, 1990, and ends on December 31, 1994, (B) any elimination of such duty provided in such bill does not take effect prior to January 1, 1995, and (C) the consultations required under section 3(c)(1) of such Act occur at least ninety days prior to the date on which such bill is submitted to the Congress under section 3(c) of such Act.

19 USC 2112

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PUBLIC LAW 99-47—JUNE 11, 1985 (d) PRIVATE REMEDIES NOT CREATED.—Neither the entry into force of the Agreement with respect to the United States, nor the enactment of this Act, shall be construed as creating any private right of action or remedy for which provision is not explicitly made under this Act or under the laws of the United States.

19 USC 2112

SEC. 6. TERMINATION.

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The provisions of section 125(a) of the Trade Act of 1974 (19 U.S.C. 2135(a)) shall not apply to the Agreement. SEC. 7. LOWERED THRESHOLD FOR GOVERNMENT PROCUREMENT UNDER TRADE AGREEMENTS ACT OF 1979 IN THE CASE OF CERTAIN ISRAELI PRODUCTS.

Paragraph (4) of section 308 of the Trade Agreements Act of 1979 (19 U.S.C. 2518(4)) is amended by inserting after subparagraph (B) the following new subparagraph: "(C) LOWERED THRESHOLD FOR CERTAIN PRODUCTS AS A

CONSEQUENCE OF UNITED STATES-ISRAEL FREE TRADE AREA PROVISIONS.—The term 'eligible product' includes a product or service of Israel having a contract value of $50,000 or more which would be covered for procurement by the United States under the Agreement on Government Procurement as in effect on the date on which the Agreement on the Establishment of a Free Trade Area between the Government of the United States of America and the Government of Israel enters into force, but for the SDR 150,000 threshold provided for in article I(l)(b) of the Agreement on Government Procurement.". SEC. 8. TECHNICAL AMENDMENTS. (a) AMENDMENTS TO THE TRADE AND TARIFF ACT OF 1984.—

98 Stat. 3015.

98 Stat. 3013. 19 USC 2112. 98 Stat. 3016. 19 USC 2112 "°^^

19 USC 2112 note.

(1) Subsection (a) of section 402 of the Trade and Tariff Act of 1984 (19 U.S.C. 2112, note) is amended— (A) by striking out that portion of paragraph (1) that precedes subparagraph (A) and inserting in lieu thereof: The reduction or elimination of any duty imposed on any article by the United States provided for in a trade agreement entered into with Israel under section 102(b)(1) of the Trade Act of 1974 shall apply only if—"; and (B) by striking out "be an eligible Israeli article" in paragraph (2) and inserting in lieu thereof "meet the requirements of paragraph (1)(A)". (2) Subsection (e) of section 404 of the Trade and Tariff Act of 1984 is amended— (A) by striking out "vegetable provided for in" in paragraph (2) and inserting in lieu thereof "fresh or chilled vegetables provided for in items 135.03 through 138.46 o f, (B) by striking out "edible nut or fruit provided for in schedule 1, part 9," in paragraph (4) and inserting in lieu thereof "fresh fruit provided for in items 146.10, 146.20, 146.30, 146.50 through 146.62, 146.90, 146.91,147.03 through 147.44,147.50 through 149.21, and 149.50", and (C) by inserting "juice" after "citrus fruit" in paragraph (6). (3) Section 406 of the Trade and Tariff Act of 1984 is redesignated as section 405. Ob) AMENDMENTS TO THE TRADE ACT OF 1974.—

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 PUBLIC LAW 99-47—JUNE 11, 1985 (1) Paragraph (3) of section 102(b) of the Trade Act of 1974 (19 U.S.C. 2112(b)(3)) is amended by inserting "that provides for the elimination or reduction of any duty imposed by the United States" after "such other country". (2) Title V of the Trade Act of 1974 (19 U.S.C. 2461, et seq.) is amended by inserting "or Presidential proclamation" after "Executive order" each place it appears therein. Approved June 11, 1985.

LEGISLATIVE HISTORY—H.R. 2268 (S. 1114): HOUSE REPORT No. 99-64 (Comm. on Ways and Means). CONGRESSIONAL RECORD, Vol. 131 (1985): May 7, considered and passed House. May 23, considered and passed Senate. WEEKLY COMPILATION OF PRESIDENTIAL DOCUMENTS, Vol. 21, No. 24 (1985): June 11, Presidential statement.

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PUBLIC LAW 99-48—JUNE 12, 1985 Public Law 99-48 99th Congress Joint Resolution

June 12, 1985 [S.J. Res. 93]

To designate the month of May 1985 as "Better Hearing and Speech Month".

Whereas more than fifteen million Americans of all ages experience some form of hearing impairment, ranging from mild hearing loss to profound deafness; Whereas more than ten million Americans of all ages experience some form of speech or language impairment; Whereas the deaf, hard of hearing, and speech or language impaired have made significant contributions to society in virtually every occupational category and profession; Whereas those with communication disorders continue to encounter impediments and obstacles which limit their education and employment opportunities; and Whereas the remaining barriers which prevent the communicatively handicapped from fulfilling their potential must be recognized and eliminated: Now, therefore, be it Resolved by the Senate and House of Representatives of the United States of America in Congress assembled, That the month of May 1985 is designated ''Better Hearing and Speech Month" and the President is requested to issue a proclamation calling upon the people of the United States to observe such month with appropriate ceremonies and activities. Approved June 12, 1985.

LEGISLATIVE HISTORY—S.J. Res. 93: CONGRESSIONAL RECORD, Vol. 131 (1985): May 3, considered and passed Senate. June 4, considered and passed House.

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 PUBLIC LAW 99-49—JUNE 13, 1985

99 STAT. 87

Public Law 99-49 99th Congress Joint Resolution Designating June 14, 1985, as "Baltic Freedom Day".

Whereas the people of the Baltic Republics of Lithuania, Latvia, and Estonia have cherished the principles of religious and political freedom and independence; Whereas the Baltic Republics have existed as independent, sovereign nations belonging to and fully recognized by the League of Nations; Whereas the people of the Baltic Republics have individual and separate cultures, national traditions, and languages distinctively foreign to those of Russia; Whereas the Union of the Soviet Socialist Republics (U.S.S.R.) in 1940 did illegally seize and occupy the Baltic Republics and by force incorporate them against their national will and contrary to their desire for independence and sovereignty into the U.S.S.R.; Whereas the U.S.S.R. since 1940 has systematically removed native Baltic peoples from their homelands by deporting them to Siberia and caused great masses of Russians to relocate in the Baltic Republics, thus threatening the Baltic cultures with extinction; Whereas the U.S.S.R. has imposed upon the captive people of the Baltic Republics an oppressive political system which has destroyed every vestige of democracy, civil liberties, and religious freedom; Whereas the people of Estonia, Latvia, and Lithuania find themselves today subjugated by the U.S.S.R., locked into a union they deplore, denied bsisic human rights, and persecuted for daring to protest; Whereas the U.S.S.R. refuses to abide by the Helsinki accords which the U.S.S.R. voluntarily signed; Whereas the United States stands as a champion of liberty, dedicated to the principles of national self-determination, human rights, and religious freedom, and opposed to oppression and imperialism; Whereas the United States, as a member of the United Nations, has repeatedly voted with a majority of that international body to uphold the right of other countries of the world, including those in Africa and Asia, to determine their fates and be free of foreign domination; Whereas the U.S.S.R. has steadfastly refused to return to the people of the Baltic States of Latvia, Lithuania, and Estonia, the right to exist as independent republics separate and apart from the U.S.S.R. or permit a return of personal, political, and religious freedoms; and Whereas the U.S.S.R. conscripts Estonians, Latvians, and Lithuanians into the Soviet Armed Forces compelling them to serve in Afghanistan, Vietnam, and Cuba: Now, therefore, be it

June 13, 1985 [S.J. Res. 66]

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PUBLIC LAW 99-49—JUNE 13, 1985 Resolved by the Senate and House of Representatives of the United States of America in Congress assembled, That the Congress of the United States recognizes the continuing desire and the right of the people of Lithuania, Latvia, and Estonia for freedom and independence from the domination of the U.S.S.R. and deplores the refusal of the U.S.S.R. to recognize the sovereignty of the Baltic Republics and to yield to their rightful demands for independence from foreign domination and oppression and that the fourteenth day of June 1985, the anniversary of the mass deportation of Baltic peoples from their homelands in 1941, be designated "Baltic Freedom Day" as a symbol of the solidarity of the American people with the aspirations of the enslaved Baltic people and that the President of the United States be authorized and requested to issue a proclamation for the observance of Baltic Freedom Day with appropriate ceremonies and activities. Approved June 13, 1985.

LEGISLATIVE HISTORY—S.J. Res. 66: CONGRESSIONAL RECORD, Vol. 131 (1985): May 3, considered and passed Senate. June 11, considered and passed House.

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 PUBLIC LAW 99-50—JUNE 14, 1985

99 STAT. 89

Public Law 99-50 99th Congress Joint Resolution To designate June 12, 1985, as "Anne Frank Day".

Whereas Anne Frank was a young girl who died in the BergenBelsen Nazi concentration camp; Whereas Anne Frank kept a diary, discovered after her death, that told the story of the concealment of her family from the Nazis; Whereas June 12, 1985, is the anniversary of the birth of Anne Frank; Whereas June 12, 1985, also is the occasion of an international opening of the exhibition, entitled "Anne Frank in the World 1929-1945", in Frankfurt in the Federal Republic of Germany, in Amsterdam in the Netherlands, and in New York City in the United States; Whereas the Anne Frank exhibit was organized by the American Friends of the Anne Frank Center, a nonsectarian organization committed to preserving the memory of Anne Frank; Whereas the American Friends of the Anne Frank Center has selected the American Forum on Religion and Politics to host the opening of the Anne Frank exhibit in New York; Whereas the American Forum on Religion and Politics, a group composed of business, political, and professional leaders and religious leaders from many faiths, is committed to preserving the separation of church and State and to advancing social change by encouraging dialogue; and Whereas it is appropriate for the people of the Nation to reflect on the message of Anne Frank that in the face of evil it is possible to retain a belief in humanity: Now, therefore, be it

June 14, 1985 [S.J. Res. 142]

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PUBLIC LAW 99-50—JUNE 14, 1985 Resolved by the Senate and House of Representatives of the United States of America in Congress assembled, That June 12, 1985, is designated as "Anne Frank Day" and the President of the United States is authorized and requested to issue a proclamation calling upon the people of the United States to observe such day with appropriate ceremonies and activities. Approved June 14, 1985.

LEGISLATIVE HISTORY—S.J. Res. 142: CONGRESSIONAL RECORD, Vol. 131 (1985): June 10, considered and passed Senate. June 12, considered and passed House.

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 PUBLIC LAW 99-51—JUNE 14, 1985

99 STAT. 91

Public Law 99-51 99th Congress Joint Resolution To designate the week beginning June 2, 1985, as "National Theatre Week".

Whereas many Americans have devoted much time and energy to advancing the cause of theatre; Whereas the theatres of America have pioneered the way for many performers and have given them their start in vaudeville and stage; Whereas theatre is brought to Americans through high schools, colleges, and community theatre groups as well as through professional acting companies; Whereas the people of America have been called upon to support the theatre arts inr the Nation's interest; and Whereas many individuals and organizations are hailing the strength and vitality of the theatres of America: Now, therefore, be it Resolved by the Senate and House of Representatives of the United States of America in Congress assembled, That the week beginning June 2, 1985, is designated as "National Theatre Week". The President is authorized and requested to issue a proclamation calling upon the people of the United States to observe such week by providing assistance to theatres throughout the Nation. Approved June 14, 1985.

LEGISLATIVE HISTORY—H.J. Res. 25 (S.J. Res. 140): CONGRESSIONAL RECORD, Vol. 131 (1985): June 4, considered and passed House. June 10, considered and passed Senate.

June 14, 1985 [H.J. Res. 25]

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PUBLIC LAW 99-52—JUNE 14, 1985 Public Law 99-52 99th Congress

u, v;, Joint Resolution

June 14, 1985 [H.J. Res. 64]

Designating Mother's Day, May 12, 1985, to Father's Day, June 16, 1985, as "Family Reunion Month".

Whereas the family is and has traditionally been recognized as the foundation of our society; Whereas thousands of families in our Nation experience sorrow each year because of runaway, missing, or estranged members; Whereas organizations exist which can assist families and missing members in establishing contact with one another; Whereas estranged and missing individuals should be encouraged to use the services furnished by these organizations or to contact their families directly; Whereas the strength of our Nation can be increased through the reunion of families and the reaffirmation of family ties; and Whereas Mother's Day and Father's Day are times when our citizens celebrate the importance of families: Now, therefore, be it Resolved by the Senate and House of Representatives of the United States of America in Congress assembled. That the President of the United States is authorized and requested to issue a proclamation designating Mother's Day, May 12, 1985, to Father's Day, June 16, 1985, as "Family Reunion Month", and calling upon the people of the United States to observe the day with appropriate programs and activities. Approved June 14, 1985.

LEGISLATIVE HISTORY—H.J. Res. 64: CONGRESSIONAL RECORD, Vol. 131 (1985): May 15, considered and passed House. June 10, considered and passed Senate.

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 PUBLIC LAW 99-53—JUNE 17, 1985

99 STAT. 93

Public Law 99-53 99th Congress An Act To amend title 5, United States Code, to provide that employee organizations which are not eligible to participate in the Federal employees health benefits program solely because of the requirement that applications for approval be filed before January 1, 1980, may apply to become so eligible, and for other purposes.

Be it enacted by the Senate and House of Representatives of the United States of America in Congress assembled, SECTION 1. AUTHORITY FOR ADDITIONAL EMPLOYEE ORGANIZATION PLANS.

(a) DEFINITION OF AN EMPLOYEE ORGANIZATION.—Section 8901(8) of title 5, United States Code, is amended to read as follows: "(8) 'employee organization' meails— "(A) an association or other organization of employees which is national in scope, or in which membership is open to all employees of a Government agency who are eligible to enroll in a health benefits plan under this chapter and which, after December 31, 1978, and before January 1, 1980, applied to the Office for approval of a plan provided under section 8903(3) of this title; and "(B) an association or other organization which is national in scope, in which membership is open only to employees, annuitants, or former spouses, or any combination thereof, and which, during the 90-day period beginning on the date of enactment of section 8903a of this title, applied to the Office for approval of a plan provided under such section;".

June 17, 1985 [H.R. 873]

Government organization and employees. Health and medical care.

Infra.

(b) AUTHORITY FOR ADDITIONAL PLANS.—

(1) Title 5, United States Code, is amended by inserting after section 8903 the following: "§ 8903a. Additional health beneHts plans "(a) In addition to any plan under section 8903 of this title, the Office of Personnel Management may contract for or approve one or more health benefits plans under this section. "(b) A plan under this section may not be contracted for or approved unless it— "(1) is sponsored or underwritten, and administered, in whole or substantial part, by an employee organization described in section 8901(8)(B) of this title; "(2) offers benefits of the types named by paragraph (1) or (2) of section 8904 of this title or both; "(3) provides for benefits only by paying for, or providing reimbursement for, the cost of such benefits (as provided for under paragraph (1) or (2) of section 8903 of this title) or a combination thereof; and "(4) is available only to individuals who, at the time of enrollment, are full members of the organization and to members of their families.

5 USC 8903a. Contracts.

Contracts.

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PUBLIC LAW 99-53—JUNE 17, 1985 "(c) A Contract for a plan approved under this section shall require the carrier— "(1) to enter into an agreement approved by the Office with an underwriting subcontractor licensed to issue group health insurance in all the States and the District of Columbia; or "(2) to demonstrate ability to meet reasonable minimum financial standards prescribed by the Office. "(d) For the purpose of this section, an individual shall be considered a full member of an organization if such individual is eligible to exercise all rights and privileges incident to full membership in such organization (determined without regard to the right to hold elected office).". (2) The analysis for chapter 89 of title 5, United States Code, is amended by inserting after the item relating to section 8903 the following: "8903a. Additional health benefits plans.". SEC. 2. TECHNICAL AND CONFORMING AMENDMENTS.

98 Stat. 3203.

Contracts.

42 USC 1395s.

(a) Sections 8902(a), 8902(e), 8902(i), 8905(a), 8905(c)(l), 8905(f), 8908(b), and 8913(b) of title 5, United States Code, are each amended by striking out "8903 of this title" and inserting in lieu thereof "8903 or 8903a of this title". (b) Section 8903(3) of title 5, United States Code, is amended by striking out "employee organizations," and inserting in lieu thereof "employee organizations described in section 8901(8)(A) of this title,". (c) Section 8905(f) of title 5, United States Code, is further amended by striking out "plan described by that section" and inserting in lieu thereof "such plan". (d) Section 8907(a) of title 5, United States Code, is amended by striking out "section 8903" and inserting in lieu thereof "sections 8903 and 8903a". (e) Section 8909(d) of title 5, United States Code, is amended— (1) by inserting "or 8903a" before "of this title"; and (2) by adding at the end thereof the following: "If the successor organization is an organization described in section 8901(8)(B) of this title, any employee, annuitant, or former spouse so transferred may not remain enrolled in the plan after the end of the contract term in which the merger occurs unless that individual is a full member of such organization (as determined under section 8903a(d) of this title).". (f) Section 8909(e) of title 5, United States Code, is amended by inserting "or 8903a" before "of this title". (g) Section 1840(d)(1) of the Social Security Act is amended by inserting "or 8903a" after "8903". SEC. 3. INSURANCE COVERAGE FOR RESTORED DISABILITY ANNUITANTS. (a) HEALTH INSURANCE.—

Ante, p. 93.

(1) Section 8908 of title 5, United States Code, is amended by adding at the end thereof the following: "(c) A disability annuitant whose disability annuity under section 8337 of this title was terminated and-is later restored under the second or third sentence of subsection (e) of such section may, under regulations prescribed by the Office, enroll in a health benefits plan described by section 8903 or 8903a of this title if such annuitant was covered by any such plan immediately before such annuity was terminated.".

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99 STAT. 95

(2)(A) The section heading for section 8908 of title 5, United States Code, is amended to read as follows: "§ 8908. Coverage of restored employees and survivor or disability annuitants". (B) The analysis for chapter 89 of title 5, United States Code, is amended by striking out the item relating to section 8908 and inserting in lieu thereof the following: "8908. Coverage of restored employees and survivor or disability annuitants.". (b) LIFE INSURANCE.—Section 8706 of title 5, United States Code, is

amended by adding at the end thereof the following: "(g) If the insurance of a former employee receiving a disability annuity under section 8337 of this title stops because of the termination of such annuity, and such annuity is thereafter restored under the second or third sentence of subsection (e) of such section, such former employee may, under regulations prescribed by the Office, elect to resume the insurance coverage which was so stopped.". (c) APPLICABILITY; NOTIFICATION REQUIREMENT; CONSTRUCTION.— (1) The amendments made by this section shall apply with respect to any individual whose disability annuity is or was restored under section 8337(e) of title 5, United States Code, after December 31, 1983. (2)(A) The Office of Personnel Management shall notify each individual under subparagraph (B) of any rights which such individual may have under section 8706(g) or section 8908(c) of title 5, United States Code, as amended by this section, including any procedures or deadlines which may apply with respect to the exercise of those rights. (B) Notification under this paragraph shall be provided to any individual who, as of the 90th day after the date of enactment of this Act, is receiving a disability annuity which was restored to such individual under section 8337(e) of title 5, United States Code, after December 31, 1983. (3)(A) Nothing in this section shall be construed to authorize— (i) coverage under chapter 87 of title 5, United States Code, in the case of any individual who makes an election under section 8706(g) of such title (as amended by this Act), for any period before the date of such election; or (ii) coverage under chapter 89 of title 5, United States Code, in the case of any individual who becomes enrolled in a health benefits plan under section 8908(c) of such title (as amended by this Act), for any period before the date as of which such individual becomes so enrolled.

98 Stat. 351.

5 USC 8706 note.

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PUBLIC LAW 99-53—JUNE 17, 1985 (B) This paragraph applies with respect to any individual receiving a disability annuity which is or was restored under section 8337(e) of title 5, United States Code, after December 31, 1983, and before the expiration of the 90-day period beginning on the date of enactment of this Act. Approved June 17, 1985.

LEGISLATIVE HISTORY—H.R. 873: HOUSE REPORT No. 99-72 (Comm. on Post Office and Civil Service). CONGRESSIONAL RECORD, Vol. 131 (1985): May 13, considered and passed House. June 3, considered and passed Senate.

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 PUBLIC LAW 99-54—JUNE 20, 1985 Public Law 99-54 99th Congress

99 STAT. 97

Joint Resolution

To recognize the pause for the Pledge of Allegiance as part of National Flag Day activities.

Whereas by Act of the Congress of the United States, dated June 14, 1777, the first official flag of the United States was adopted; and Whereas by Act of Congress, dated August 3, 1949, June 14 of each year was designated "National Flag Day" and the Star-Spangled Banner Flag House Association in Baltimore, Maryland, has been the official sponsor since 1952 of National Flag Day for the United States; and Whereas on June 14, 1980, the Star-Spangled Banner Flag House Association developed a national campaign to encourage all Americans to pause for the Pledge of Allegiance as part of National Flag Day ceremonies; and Whereas this concept has caught the imagination of Americans ever3rwhere, and has received wide citizen support and recognition, and there has now been created the National Flag Day Foundation, Incorporated, to plan the Nation's Flag Day ceremonies: Now, therefore, be it Resolved by the Senate and House of Representatives of the United States of America in Congress assembled, That the Congress of the United States recognizes the pause for the Pledge of Allegiance as part of the celebration of National Flag Day throughout the Nation, and urges all Americans to participate on that day by reciting in unison the Pledge of Allegiance to our Nation's Flag, at seven o'clock post meridian eastern daylight time on June 14, 1985. SEC. 2. The Congress shall transmit a copy of the resolution to the National Flag Day Foundation, Incorporated, in Baltimore, Maryland. Approved June 20, 1985.

LEGISLATIVE HISTORY—H.J. Res. 211: CONGRESSIONAL RECORD, Vol. 131 (1985): June 11, considered and passed House. June 13, considered and passed Senate.

June 20, 1985 [H.J. Res. 211]

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PUBLIC LAW 99-55—JUNE 26, 1985 Public Law 99-55 99th Congress An Act

June 26, 1985 [H.R. 14]

To designate the Federal Building and United States Courthouse in Ashland, Kentucky, as the "Carl D. Perkins Federal Building and United States Courthouse".

Be it enacted by the Senate and House of Representatives of the United States of America in Congress assembled. That the Federal Building and United States Courthouse located at Fourteenth Street and Greenup Avenue, Ashland, Kentucky, shall hereafter be known and designated as the "Carl D. Perkins Federal Building and United States Courthouse". Any reference in a law, map, regulation, document, record, or other paper of the United States to such building shall be deemed to be a reference to the "Carl D. Perkins Federal Building and United States Courthouse". Approved June 26, 1985.

LEGISLATIVE HISTORY—H.R. 14: HOUSE REPORT No. 99-10 (Comm. on Public Works and Transportation). CONGRESSIONAL RECORD, Vol. 131 (1985): Feb. 28, considered and passed House. June 18, considered and passed Senate.

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 PUBLIC LAW 99-56—JUNE 26, 1985

99 STAT. 99

Public Law 99-56 99th Congress Joint Resolution Designating the week of June 23, 1985, through June 29, 1985, as "Helen Keller DeafBUnd Awareness Week".

Whereas Helen Keller is the most accomplished, respected, and renowned deaf-blind American in history; Whereas the anniversary of the birth of Helen Keller occurs on June 27; Whereas deaf-blindness is a severe disability that results in the loss of two primary senses; Whereas forty thousand Americans, including approximately six thousand children, suffer from deaf-blindness as the result of the rubella epidemic of the late 1960's and other causes; Whereas the nature of deaf-blindness causes the cost of education, training, and rehabilitation for deaf-blind individuals to be higher than the cost of such aid to individuals with other disabilities; Whereas the high level of such costs cause many service agencies to be reluctant to serve deaf-blind individuals, further preventing such individuals from becoming independent and frequently resulting in their placement in custodial institutions; Whereas national and regional deaf-blind centers serve only a portion of the deaf-blind population, leaving the remainder to receive inadequate education, training, and rehabilitation services, an inadequacy which leads to a terrible waste of human lives and resources and imposes high costs on our Nation; Whereas it is in the national interest to prevent this waste of human resources by fostering the independence of, creating employment opportunities for, and maximizing the opportunities for achievement among, deaf-blind individuals; Whereas these objectives can be accomplished only through increased public awareness of, and attention to, the needs, abilities, and potential contributions to society of deaf-blind individuals; and Whereas it is highly appropriate to publicize the needs, abilities, and potential of deaf-blind individuals, and to recognize Helen Keller not only as a guiding example of courage and hope for our Nation, but also as an illustration of what deaf-blind individuals can achieve when given a chance: Now, therefore, be it

June 26, 1985 [S.J. Res. 125]

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PUBLIC LAW 99-56—JUNE 26, 1985 Resolved by the Senate and House of Representatives of the United States of America in Congress assembled. That the week of June 23, 1985, through June 29, 1985, is designated as "Helen Keller DeafBlind Awareness Week", and the President is authorized and requested to issue a proclamation calling upon the people of the United States to observe such week with appropriate ceremonies and activities. Approved June 26, 1985.

LEGISLATIVE HISTORY—S.J. Res. 125: CONGRESSIONAL RECORD, Vol. 131 (1985): June 10, considered and passed Senate. June 19, considered and passed House.

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 PUBLIC LAW 99-57—JUNE 27, 1985

99 STAT. 101

Public Law 99-57 99th Congress Joint Resolution To provide for the designation of July 19, 1985, as "National P.O.W./M.I.A. Recognition Day".

Whereas the United States has fought in many wars; Whereas thousands of American prisoners of war were subjected to brutal and inhuman treatment by their enemy captors in violation of international codes and customs for the treatment of prisoners of war and many such prisoners of war died from such treatment; Whereas many Americans missing in action remain unaccounted for and the uncertainty surrounding their fate has caused their families to suffer acute hardship; and Whereas the sacrifices of American prisoners of war and Americans missing in action and their families are deserving of national recognition: Now, therefore, be it Resolved by the Senate and House of Representatives of the United States of America in Congress assembled, That the nineteenth day of July 1985 shall be designated as "National P.O.W./M.I.A. Recognition Day" and the President of the United States is authorized and requested to issue a proclamation calling upon the people of the United States to commemorate such day with appropriate activities. Approved June 27, 1985.

LEGISLATIVE HISTORY—S.J. Res. 87: CONGRESSIONAL RECORD, Vol. 131 (1985): May 3, considered and passed Senate. June 19, considered and passed House.

June 27, 1985 [S.J. Res. 87]

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PUBLIC LAW 99-58—JULY 2, 1985 Public Law 99-58 99th Congress

?a-f! An Act

July 2 1985 ' [H.R. 1699]

'^^ extend title I and Part B of title II of the Energy Policy and Conservation Act, and for other purposes.

Energy Policy

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

and Conservation

SECTION 1. SHORT TITLE.

Act of 1985 42 USC 6201

This Act may be cited as the "Energy Policy and Conservation Amendments Act of 1985".

note.

TITLE I—AMENDMENTS TO THE ENERGY POLICY AND CONSERVATION ACT SEC. 101. EXTENSION OF TITLE I OF THE ENERGY POLICY AND CONSERVATION ACT.

(a) GENERAL EXTENSION.—Title I of the Energy Policy and Conservation Act is amended by adding at the end thereof the following new part: "PART C—EXPIRATION "EXPIRATION

42 USC 6251. 89 Stat. 875.

50 USC app. 2071 note.

"SEC. 171. Except as otherwise provided in title I, all authority under any provision of title I (other than a provision of such title amending another law) and any rule, regulation, or order issued pursuant to such authority, shall expire at midnight, June 30, 1989, but such expiration shall not affect any action or pending proceedings, civil or criminal, not finally determined on such date, nor any action or proceeding based upon any act committed prior to midnight, June 30, 1989.". (b) MATERIALS ALLOCATION.—Section 104(b)(l) of such Act is amended by striking out "December 31, 1984" and inserting in lieu thereof "June 30, 1989". (c) CONFORMING AMENDMENT.—The table of contents for such Act is amended by adding after the item relating to section 167 the following new items: "PART C—EXPIRATION

"Sec. 17L Expiration.".

42 USC 6239. Post, p. 103.

SEC. 102. STRATEGIC PETROLEUM RESERVE AMENDMENTS. (a) AMENDMENTS TO STRATEGIC PETROLEUM RESERVE PLAN.—Sec-

tion 159(e) of the Energy Policy and Conservation Act is amended to read as follows: "(e) Subject to section 161(g)(2), any amendment transmitted pursuant to subsection (d) may not become effective until 60 days after the date of such transmittal, except that such 60-day period shall not apply if the President determines that such amendment is

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