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A joint resolution to designate 1984 as the "Year of the St. Lawrence Seaway" and June 27, 1984, as "St. Lawrence Seaway Day".
PL 98-356 (H.J.Res.567), enacted 07/11/1984

PUBLIC LAW 98-356—JULY 11, 1984 
98 STAT. 395 
Public Law 98-356 
98th Congress 
Joint Resolution 
To designate 1984 as the "Year of the St. Lawrence Seaway" and June 27, 1984, as 
July 11, 1984 
"St. Lawrence Seaway Day". 
[H.J. Res. 567] 
Whereas the Great Lakes have long been recognized as a valuable 
transportation resource by Americans and Canadians; 
Whereas it was not until the opening of the St. Lawrence Seaway in 
1959 that mid-continent North America was able to fully enjoy the 
economies and efficiencies inherent in deep-draft, waterborne 
commerce; 
Whereas the St. Lawrence Seaway is a symbol of the thriving 
climate of constructive cooperation which exists between the 
United States and Canada; 
Whereas, since the opening of the St. Lawrence Seaway in 1959, 
more than one billion metric tons of cargo have moved through 
the Seaway to the far reaches of the globe; 
Whereas June 27, 1984, will mark the 25th anniversary of the 
dedication of the opening of the St. Lawrence Seaway to deep-
draft navigation at the Dwight D. Eisenhower Lock, Massena, 
New York; and 
Whereas it is appropriate to recognize, acknowledge, and proclaim 
the importance of the St. Lawrence Seaway to the economic well-
being of mid-continent North America and the significance of the 
St. Lawrence Seaway-Great Lakes navigation system in the over-
all transportation network of the United States: Now, therefore, 
be it 
Resolved by the Senate and House of Representatives of the United 
States of America in Congress assembled, That— 
(1) 1984 is designated as the "Year of the St. Lawrence 
Seaway", and 
98 STAT. 396 
PUBLIC LAW 98-356—JULY 11, 1984 
(2) June 27, 1984, is designated as "St. Lawrence Seaway 
Day". 
The President is authorized and requested to issue a proclamation 
calling upon the people of the United States to observe such year 
and such day with appropriate ceremonies and activities. 
Approved July 11, 1984. 
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LEGISLATIVE HISTORY—H.J. Res. 567: 
CONGRESSIONAL RECORD, Vol. 130 (1984): 
June 6, considered and passed House. 
June 28, considered and passed Senate.
A bill to increase the Federal contribution for the Quadrennial Political Party Presidential National Nominating Conventions.
PL 98-355 (H.R.5950), enacted 07/11/1984

98 STAT. 394 
PUBLIC LAW 98-355—JULY 11, 1984 
Public Law 98-355 
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An Act 
July 11, 1984 
To increase the Federal contribution for the Quadrennial Political Party Presidential 
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National Nominating Conventions. . 
Be it enacted by the Senate and House of Representatives of the 
United States of 
America in Congress assembled, 
SECTION 1. Increased Payments for Presidential Nominating Con-
ventions. 
(a) IN GENERAL.—Paragraph (1) of section 9008(b) of the Internal 
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Revenue Code of 1954 (relating to major parties) is amended by 
striking out "$8,000,000" and inserting in lieu thereof "$4,000,000". 
(b) TECHNICAL AMENDMENTS.—Paragraph (5) of section 9008(b) of 
such Code (relating to adjustment of entitlements) is amended— 
(1) by striking out "section 320(b) and section 320(d)" and 
inserting in lieu thereof "section 3150t>) and section 315(d)"; and 
(2) by striking out "section 320(c)" and inserting in lieu 
thereof "section 315(c)". 
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(c) EFFECTIVE DATE.—The amendments made by this section shall 
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take effect on January 1,1984. 
Approved July 11, 1984. 
LEGISLATIVE HISTORY—H.R. 5950: 
HOUSE REPORT No. 98-877, Ft. 1 (Oomm. on Ways and Means). 
CONGRESSIONAL RECORD, Vol. 130 (1984): 
June 28, considered and passed House. 
June 29, considered and passed Senate.
A bill allowing William R. Gianelli to continue to serve as a member of the Board of the Panama Canal Commission after his retirement as an officer of the Department of Defense.
PL 98-354 (H.R.5404), enacted 07/10/1984

PUBLIC LAW 98-354—JULY 10, 1984 
98 STAT. 393 
Public Law 98-354 
98th Congress 
An Act 
Allowing William R Gianelli to continue to serve as a member of the Board of the 
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Panama Canal Commission after his retirement as an officer of the Department of 
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[H.R. 5404] 
Be it enacted by the Senate and House of Representatives of the 
United States of America in Congress assembled, That, notwithstand-
ing the provisions of section 1102(a) of the Panama Canal Act of 1979 
(22 U.S.C. 3612(a)), William R. Gianelli may continue to serve as the 
designee of the Secretary of Defense on the Board of the Panama 
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Canal Commission after his retirement as an officer of the Depart-
ment of Defense, until another officer of the Department of Defense 
is designated under section 1102(a) of the Panama Canal Act of 1979. 
Approved July 10, 1984. 
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LEGISLATIVE HISTORY—H.R. 5404: 
HOUSE REPORT No. 98-732 (Comm. on Merchant Marine and Fisheries). 
CONGRESSIONAL RECORD, Vol. 130 (1984): 
May 14, considered and passed House. 
June 28, considered and passed Senate.
A joint resolution to designate the week beginning on October 7, 1984, as "National Neighborhood Housing Services Week".
PL 98-350 (H.J.Res.566), enacted 07/09/1984

98 STAT. 326 
PUBLIC LAW 98-350—JULY 9, 1984 
Public Law 98-350 
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Joint Resolution 
July 9 1984 
'^^ designate the week beginning on October 7, 1984, as "National Neighborhood 
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Housing Services Week". 
[H.J. Res. 566] 
Whereas America's neighborhoods contain the ethnic, social, and 
economic relationships which are fundamental to a strong and 
diverse nation; 
Whereas, when the physical structure of a neighborhood deterio-
rates, its economic and social structures also deteriorate, causing 
great harm to the homes, businesses, and residents of the 
neighborhood; 
Whereas the reversal of such deterioration is essential to the 
strength of America's families, neighborhoods, and businesses; 
Whereas, throughout the United States, Neighborhood Housing 
Services programs, which are partnerships of local residents, 
business leaders, and government officials, are working to revital-
ize more than 200 neighborhoods; 
Whereas Neighborhood Housing Services programs have generated 
over two billion dollars in reinvestment funds to revitalize Ameri-
ca's neighborhoods; and 
Whereas, to accomplish their aims, such programs utilize primarily 
local and private resources and the assistance of hundreds of 
volunteers who contribute countless hours of volunteer work: 
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 
on October 7, 1984, is hereby designated as "National Neighborhood 
Housing Services Week", and the President is authorized and re-
quested to issue a proclamation calling upon local and State jurisdic-
tions, appropriate Federal agencies, and the people of the United 
States to observe such week with appropriate ceremonies and activi-
ties. 
Approved July 9, 1984. 
LEGISLATIVE HISTORY—H.J. Res. 566: 
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CONGRESSIONAL RECORD, Vol. 130 (1984): 
June 26, considered and passed House. 
June 29, considered and passed Senate.
A joint resolution to designate July 9, 1984, as "African Refugees Relief Day".
PL 98-351 (H.J.Res.604), enacted 07/09/1984

PUBLIC LAW 98-351—JULY 9, 1984 
98 STAT. 327 
Public Law 98-351 
98th Congress 
Joint Resolution 
To designate July 9,1984, as "African Refugees Relief Day". 
Whereas Africa is a continent in crisis torn by conflict, drought, and 
starvation, the causes of which urgently need to be addressed; 
Whereas these conditions have produced four million refugees seek-
ing relief in twenty-four countries across the continent; 
Whereas these refugees are receiving some immediate assistance, 
but need long-term solutions to their plight so they may attain 
self-sufficiency and thereby regain their dignity; 
Whereas Africa does not wish to lose its refugee sons and daughters 
to foreign communities, but requires support to help its impover-
ished nations whose development and fragile infrastructures have 
been burdened enormously by the continued presence of massive 
refugee populations; and 
Whereas the Secretary General of the United Nations, in coopera-
tion with the Organization of African Unity and the United 
Nations High Commissioner for Refugees, will convene an inter-
national conference, ICARA II, in Geneva, July 9 through 11, 
1984, to launch a coordinated endeavor that will attempt to reach 
durable solutions to refugee problems, and to obtain a renewed 
focus on refugee-related developmental assistance: Now, there-
fore, be it 
Resolved by the Senate and House of Representatives of the United 
States of America in Congress assembled, That July 9, 1984, is 
designated as "African Refugees Relief Day". The President is 
requested to issue a proclamation calling upon the people of the 
United States to observe such day (1) by recognizing that the 
July 9, 1984 
[H.J. Res. 604] 
98 STAT. 328 
PUBLIC LAW 98-351—JULY 9, 1984 
resolution of African refugee problems is not only an act of simple 
humanity, but, because it will enhance Africa's stability and 
progress, is in the national interest, and (2) by increasing their 
contributions to private voluntary agencies that provide emergency 
assistance to African refugees. 
Approved July 9, 1984. 
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LEGISLATIVE HISTORY—H.J. Res. 604: 
CONGRESSIONAL RECORD, Vol. 130 (1984): 
June 26, considered and passed House. 
June 29, considered and passed Senate.
A joint resolution to proclaim July 10, 1984, as "Food for Peace Day".
PL 98-349 (S.J.Res.306), enacted 07/09/1984

PUBLIC LAW 98-349—JULY 9, 1984 
98 STAT. 325 
Public Law 98-349 
98th Congress 
Joint Resolution 
To proclaim July 10, 1984, as "Food for Peace Day". 
July 9, 1984 
[S.J. Res. 306] 
Whereas the Agricultural Trade Development and Assistance Act of 
1954 (Public Law 480) was signed into law by President Eisen- 7 use 1691 note. 
hower on July 10,1954; 
Whereas the Public Law 480 program (also known as the food for 
peace program) has received strong and bipartisan support from 
every President and Congress during the past thirty years as a 
versatile tool to use the abundant agricultural productivity of the 
United States to combat hunger and malnutrition abroad, expand 
export markets for United States agricultural commodities, 
encourage economic development in developing countries, and 
promote in other ways the foreign policy of the United States; 
Whereas over three hundred million tons of agricultural commod-
ities and products thereof valued at about $34,000,000,000 have 
been distributed to more than one hundred and fifty countries 
under the Public Law 480 program since its inception, substan-
tially reducing world hunger and improving nutritional stand-
ards; 
Whereas the Public Law 480 program has served as an example to 
other nations and encouraged them also to help meet food needs 
abroad by making available agricultural surpluses or cash dona-
tions for such purposes; and 
Whereas the people of the United States remain dedicated to the 
high goals and purposes of the Public Law 480 program and 
committed to continuation of its important work: Now, therefore, 
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Resolved by the Senate and House of Representatives of the 
United States of America in Congress assembled, That July 10, 1984, 
the thirtieth anniversary of Public Law 480, is hereby proclaimed as 
"Food for Peace Day", and the President is requested to issue a 
proclamation calling upon the people of the United States and 
Federal and State governmental agencies to commemorate Food for 
Peace Day with appropriate ceremonies and activities. 
Approved July 9, 1984. 
LEGISLATIVE HISTORY—S.J. Res. 306: 
CONGRESSIONAL RECORD, Vol. 130 (1984): 
June 15, considered and passed Senate. 
June 29, considered and passed House.
A joint resolution to commemorate the one hundredth anniversary of the Bureau of Labor Statistics.
PL 98-348 (S.J.Res.278), enacted 07/09/1984

PUBLIC LAW 98-348—JULY 9, 1984 
98 STAT. 323 
Public Law 98-848 
98th Congress 
Joint Resolution 
To commemorate the one hundredth anniversary of the Bureau of Labor Statistics. 
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[S.J. Res. 278] 
Whereas legislation was enacted on June 27, 1884, to establish a 
bureau to "collect information upon the subject of labor, its 
relation to capital, the hours of labor, and the earnings of laboring 
men and women, and the means of promoting their material, 
social, intellectual, and moral prosperity"; 
Whereas the Bureau of Labor Statistics has completed a century of 
service to government, business, labor, and the public by produc-
ing indispensable data and special studies on prices, employment 
and unemployment, productivity, wages and other compensation, 
economic growth, industrial relations, and occupational safety 
and health; 
Whereas many public programs and private transactions are de-
pendent today on the quality of such Bureau statistics as the 
unemployment rate and the Consumer Price Index which play 
essential roles in the allocation of Federal funds and the adjust-
ment of pensions, welfare payments, private contracts, and other 
payments to offset the impact of inflation; 
Whereas the Bureau pursues these responsibilities with absolute 
integrity and has a reputation for being unfailingly responsive to 
the need for new types of information and indexes of change; 
Whereas the Bureau has earned an international reputation as a 
leader in economic and social statistics; 
Whereas the Bureau meets the public need for timely and accurate 
information by publishing data in the most appropriate printed 
form, including press releases, periodicals, bulletins, and special 
reports, and by making data available through microfiche and 
new electronic services; 
Whereas the Bureau has pioneered in the development of computer 
applications to data gathering and statistical analyses; and 
98 STAT. 324 
PUBLIC LAW 98-348—JULY 9, 1984 
Whereas the Bureau has established the highest standards of profes-
sional competence and commitment: Now, therefore, be it 
Resolved by the Senate and House of Representatives of the United 
States of America in Congress assembled, That special recognition 
and commendation be given on the one hundredth anniversary of 
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the establishment of the Bureau of Labor Statistics for the century 
of exemplary service provided by the administrators and employees 
of the Bureau in collecting and disseminating vital information to 
the Nation. 
Approved July 9, 1984. 
LEGISLATIVE HISTORY—S.J. Res. 278: 
CONGRESSIONAL RECORD, Vol. 130 (1984): 
June 21, considered and passed Senate. 
June 26, considered and passed House.
A joint resolution to designate July 20, 1984 as "Space Exploration Day".
PL 98-345 (H.J.Res.555), enacted 07/09/1984

98 STAT. 318 
PUBLIC LAW 98-345—JULY 9, 1984 
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98th Congress 
Joint Resolution 
July 9, 1984 
^^ designate July 20,1984, as "Space Exploration Day". 
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Whereas on July 20, 1969, the people of the World were brought 
closer together by the first manned exploration of the Moon; 
Whereas the purpose of the United States space program is the 
peaceful exploration of space for the benefit of all mankind; 
Whereas the United States space program has provided scientific 
and technological benefits affecting many areas of concern to 
mankind; 
Whereas the United States space program, through the Project 
Apollo, Viking and Voyager Missions to the planets, the space 
shuttle and other space efforts, has provided our Nation with 
scientific and technological leadership in space; 
Whereas the National Aeronautics and Space Administration, the 
United States aerospace industry and educational institutions 
throughout the Nation contribute much research and develop-
ment to the United States space program, and to the strength of 
the Nation's economy; 
Whereas the space program reflects the technological skill of the 
highest order and the best in the American character—sacrifice, 
ingenuity, and our unrelenting spirit of adventure; 
Whereas the spirit that put man on the Moon may be applied to all 
noble pursuits involving peace, brotherhood, courage, unity of the 
human spirit and the exploration of new frontiers; and 
Whereas the human race will continue to explore space for the 
benefit of future generations: Now, therefore, be it 
Resolved by the Senate and House of Representatives of the United 
States of America in Congress assembled, That July 20, 1984, is 
hereby designated as "Space Exploration Day", a nonpaid com-
memorative holiday. The President is authorized and requested to 
issue a proclamation calling upon the people of the United States to 
observe "Space Exploration Day" with appropriate ceremonies and 
activities. 
Approved July 9, 1984. 
LEGISLATIVE HISTORY—H.J. Res. 555: 
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CONGRESSIONAL RECORD, Vol. 130 (1984): 
June 26, considered and passed House. 
June 29, considered and passed Senate.
A joint resolution to designate the week beginning November 19, 1984, as "National Adoption Week".
PL 98-343 (S.J.Res.238), enacted 07/09/1984

98 STAT. 314 
PUBLIC LAW 98-343—JULY 9, 1984 
Public Law 98-343 
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Joint Resolution 
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To designate the week beginning November 19, 1984, as "National Adoption Week". 
[S.J. Res. 238] 
Whereas the week of November 19 has been privately commemo-
rated as National Adoption Week for the past nine years; 
Whereas we in Congress recognize the essential value of belonging 
to a secure, loving, permanent family as every child's basic right; 
Whereas approximately one hundred thousand children who have 
special needs—school age, in sibling groups, members of minori-
ties or children with physical, mental and emotional handicaps— 
are now in foster care or institutions financed at public expense 
and are legally free for adoption; 
Whereas the adoption by capable parents of these institutionalized 
or foster care children into permanent, adoptive homes would 
insure the opportunity for their continued happiness and long-
range well-being; 
Whereas public and private barriers inhibiting the placement of 
these special needs children must be reviewed and removed where 
possible to assure these children's adoption; 
Whereas the public and prospective parents must be informed of the 
availability of adoptable children; 
Whereas a variety of media, agencies, adoptive parent and advocacy 
groups, civic and church groups, businesses and industries will 
feature publicity and information to heighten community aware-
ness of the crucial needs of waiting children; and 
Whereas the recognition of Thanksgiving week as National Adop-
tion Week is in the best interest of adoptable children and the 
public in general: 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 Novem-
ber 19 through November 25, 1984, hereby is designated "National 
Adoption Week", and the President of the United States is author-
ized and requested to issue a proclamation calling upon the people of 
the United States to observe such week with appropriate ceremonies 
and activities. 
Approved July 9, 1984. 
LEGISLATIVE HISTORY—S.J. Res. 238: 
CONGRESSIONAL RECORD,-Vol. 130 (1984): 
Feb. 27, considered and passed Senate. 
June 26, considered and passed House.
A joint resolution to designate the week beginning September 2, 1984, as "National School-Age Child Care Awareness Week".
PL 98-346 (H.J.Res.544), enacted 07/09/1984

PUBLIC LAW 98-346—JULY 9, 1984 
98 STAT. 319 
Public Law 98-346 
98th Congress 
Joint Resolution 
To designate the week beginning September 2, 1984, as "National School-Age Child 
July 9, 1984 
Care Awareness Week". 
[H.J. Res. 544] 
Whereas more than half of the children in the United States are in 
families in which both parents are in the work force; 
Whereas more than one in five children in the United States are in 
a one-parent family; 
Whereas changes in the composition of American families and the 
American work force have resulted in an increased demand for 
child care for children of all ages; 
Whereas the demand for child care for school-age children has 
increased at a greater rate than the availability of school-age child 
care; 
Whereas estimates show that millions of school-age children be-
tween the ages of six and thirteen, often referred to as latchkey 
children, may return alone after school to an empty house or in 
the supervision of a slightly older brother or sister; 
Whereas research studies have indicated that children in self and 
sibling care run greater physical and psychological risks, includ-
ing accidents and feelings of fear and loneliness, than children 
who are cared for by an adult; 
Whereas the Congress has begun to examine the issue of child care 
and the role of Federal and State government, the private sector, 
and parents in providing child care; 
Whereas the parents, communities, employers, and agencies serving 
youth that have recognized the shortage of adequate and afford-
able school-age child care have developed after school programs 
for children in their communities; and 
Whereas many more parents, communities, employers, and agencies 
serving youth need to address the problems facing these children 
and to maximize the use of State and Federal resources in collabo-
ration with these efforts: Now, therefore, be it 
98 STAT. 320 
PUBLIC LAW 98-346—JULY 9, 1984 
Resolved by the Senate and House of Representatives of the United 
States of America in Congress assembled. That the week beginning 
September 2, 1984, is hereby designated as "National School-Age 
Child Care Awareness Week" and the President is hereby author-
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and activities. 
Approved July 9, 1984. 
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LEGISLATIVE HISTORY—H.J. Res. 544: 
CONGRESSIONAL RECORD, Vol. 130 (1984): 
June 26, considered and passed House. 
June 29, considered and passed Senate.
A bill to increase the statutory limit on the public debt.
PL 98-342 (H.R.5953), enacted 07/06/1984

PUBLIC LAW 98-342—JULY 6, 1984 
98 STAT. 313 
Public Law 98-342 
98th Congress 
An Act 
July 6, 1984 
[H.R. 5953] 
To increase the statutory limit on the public debt. 
Be it enacted by the Senate and House of Representatives of the 
United States of America in Congress assembled, 
SECTION 1. INCREASE IN PUBLIC DEBT LIMIT. 
(a) GENERAL RULE.—Subsection (b) of section 3101 of title 31, 
United States Code, is amended by striking out "may not be more" 
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and all that follows down through "outstanding at one time" and 
insert in lieu thereof "may not be more than $1,573,000,000,000 
outstanding at one time". 
(b) TECHNICAL AMENDMENT.—Effective on and after the date of 
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the enactment of this Act, section 1 of Public Law 98-302 is hereby 
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Approved July 6, 1984. 
LEGISLATIVE HISTORY—H.R. 5953: 
HOUSE REPORT: No. 98-878 (Comm. on Ways and Means). 
CONGRESSIONAL RECORD, Vol. 130 (1984): 
June 29, considered and passed House and Senate.