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A joint resolution providing for the designation of April 12, 1982, as "American Salute to Cabanatuan Prisoner of War Memorial Day".
PL 97-167 (H.J.Res.435), enacted 04/06/1982

PUBLIC LAW 97-167—APR. 6, 1982 
96 STAT. 61 
Public Law 97-167 
97th Congress 
Joint Resolution 
Providing for the designation of April 12,1982, as "American Salute to Cabanatuan 
Prisoner of War Memorial Day". 
Whereas April 9, 1982, is the fortieth anniversary of the fall of 
Bataan and Corregidor in the Philippines to the Japanese Impe-
rial Army during World War II; 
Whereas approximately thirty-six thousand Americans were cap-
tured by the Japanese at the fall; 
Whereas these Americans, along with Filipinos captured by the 
Japanese, were forced to march without food and water for up to 
ten days on the Bataan Death March to Camp O'Donnell, a pris-
oner of war camp; 
Whereas the International War Crimes Commission reports that 
ten thousand three hundred people, including women and chil-
dren, died on that march; 
Whereas the survivors of that march, along with other Americans 
and Filipinos captured by the Japanese in the Philippines, were 
taken to a prisoner of war camp in central Luzon named Cabana-
tuan; 
Whereas the treatment of prisoners of war at Cabanatuan was 
extraordinarily cruel and inhumane and resulted in the death of 
over three thousand American prisoners of war during the period 
beginning May 1942 and ending February 1945; 
Whereas the prisoners of war at Cabanatuan were liberated on 
September 2, 1945; 
Whereas of the thirty-six thousand Americans who were captured 
at the fall of Bataan and Corregidor, only between six thousand 
to seven thousand survived until such date of liberation; and 
Whereas approximately three thousand fifteen Americans who sur-
vived the Bataan Death March and imprisonment at Cabanatuan 
are living today: Now, therefore, be it 
Resolved by the Senate and House of Representatives of the 
United States of America in Congress assembled, That the Presi-
Apr. 6, 1982 
[H.J. Res. 435] 
American Salute 
to Cabanatuan 
Prisoner of War 
Memorial Day. 
96 STAT. 62 
PUBLIC LAW 97-167—APR. 6, 1982 
dent is directed to issue a proclamation designating April 12, 1982, 
as "American Salute to Cabanatuan Prisoner of War Memorial 
Day" and csdling on the people of the United States to observe 
such day with appropriate ceremonies and activities. 
Approved April 6, 1982. 
LEGISLATIVE HISTORY—H.J. Res. 435: 
CONGRESSIONAL RECORD, Vol. 128 (1982): 
Apr. 1, considered and passed House and Senate.
A bill to extend the expiration date of section 252 of the Energy Policy and Conservation Act.
PL 97-163 (S.1937), enacted 04/01/1982

96 STAT. 24 
PUBLIC LAW 97-163—APR. 1, 1982 
Apr. 1, 1982 
[S. 1937] 
Energy Policy 
and 
Conservation 
Act, 
extension. 
95 Stat. 957. 
Public Law 97-163 
97th Congress 
An Act 
To 
fflctend 
the expiration date of section 252 of the Energy Policy and Conservation 
Act. 
Be it enacted by the Senate and House of Representatives of the 
United States of America in Congress assembled, That section 252(j) 
of the Energy Policy and Ck)nservation Act (42 U.S.C. 6272(j)) is 
amended by striking "April 1, 1982", and inserting in its place 
"June 1,1982". 
Approved April 1, 1982. 
LEGISLATIVE HISTORY—S. 1937 (H.R. 5789): 
HOUSE REPORT No. 97-474 accompanying H.R. 5789 (Comm. on Energy and 
Commerce). 
CONGRESSIONAL RECORD, Vol. 128 (1982): 
Mar. 31, considered and passed Senate. 
Apr. 1, H.R. 5789 considered and passed House; proceedings vacated and S. 1937 
passed in lieu.
A bill to temporarily extend the authority to conduct experiments in flexible schedules and compressed schedules under the Federal Employees Flexible and Compressed Work Schedules Act of 1978.
PL 97-160 (S.2254), enacted 03/26/1982

PUBLIC LAW 97-160—MAR. 26, 1982 
96 STAT. 21 
Public Law 97-160 
97th Congress 
An Act 
To temporarily extend the authority to conduct experiments in flexible schedules 
Mar. 26,1982 
and compressed schedules under the Federal Employees Flexible and Compressed 
[S. 2254] 
Work Schedules Act of 1978. 
Be it enacted by the Senate and House of Representatives of the 
United States of America in Congress assembled. That, the Federal Federal 
Employees Flexible and Compressed Work Schedules Act of 1978 (5 f EJ^felnd 
U.S.C. 6101 et seq.) is amended— 
Compressed 
(1) by striking out "over a 3-year period" in the first sen- Work Schedules 
tence of section 2; 
^xten^^ n^^' 
(2) by striking out "the end of the 3-year period which begins s^jsc eioi note. 
on the effective date of this title" in section 102(c) and insert- 5 use 6101 note! 
ing in lieu thereof "the first day of the second pay period 
beginning after July 4,1982"; and 
(3) by striking out "the end of the 3-year period which begins 5 use 6101 note. 
on the effective date of this title" in section 202(d) and insert-
ing in lieu thereof "the first day of the second pay period 
beginning after July 4,1982". 
Approved March 26, 1982. 
LEGISLATIVE HISTORY—S. 2254: 
eONGRESSIONAL RECORD, Vol. 128 (1982): 
Mar. 22, considered and passed Senate. 
Mar. 23, considered and passed House.
A joint resolution to proclaim March 18, 1982 as "National Agriculture Day."
PL 97-156 (S.J.Res.148), enacted 03/18/1982

PUBLIC LAW 97-156—MAR. 18, 1982 
96 STAT. 15 
Public Law 97-156 
97th Congress 
Joint Resolution 
To proclaim March 18,1982, as "National Agriculture Day". 
Mar. 18, 1982 
_ _ 
. 
, 
. 
, 
[S.J. Res. 148] 
Whereas agnculture is this Nation's most basic industry, and its 
associated production, processing, and marketing segments, 
together provide more jobs than any other single industry; and 
Whereas the productivity of American agriculture is a vital ingre-
dient in our strength as a nation, both domestically and on the 
world scene; and 
Whereas to maintain a healthy agriculture it is necessary that all 
Americans should understand how agriculture affects their lives 
and well-being, and should be aware of their personal stake in an 
abundant food and fiber supply: Now, therefore, be it 
Resolved by the Senate and House of Representatives of the 
United States of America in Congress assembled. That March 18, National 
1982, is hereby proclauned "National Agriculture Day", and the ^s^i^^it^'-e Day. 
President is authorized and requested to issue a proclamation call-
ing upon the people of the United States to observe this day with 
appropriate ceremonies and activities. 
Approved March 18, 1982. 
LEGISLATIVE HISTORY—S.J. Res. 148: 
CONGRESSIONAL RECORD, Vol. 128 (1982): 
Mar. 4, considered and passed Senate. 
Mar. 11, considered and passed House.
A joint resolution making further continuing appropriations for the fiscal year 1982.
PL 97-161 (H.J.Res.409), enacted 03/31/1982

96 STAT. 22 
PUBLIC LAW 97-161—MAR. 31, 1982 
Mar. 31, 1982 
[H.J. Res. 409] 
Further 
continuing 
appropriations 
for fiscal year 
1982. 
95 Stat. 1193. 
Public Law 97-161 
97th Congress 
Joint Resolution 
Making further continuing appropriations for the fiscal year 1982. 
Resolved by the Senate and House of Representatives of the 
United States of America in Congress assembled. That section 
102(c) of the joint resolution of December 15, 1981 (Public Law 97-
92), is hereby amended by striking out "March 31, 1982" and in-
serting in lieu thereof "September 30,1982". 
Approved March 31, 1982. 
LEGISLATIVE HISTORY—H.J. Res. 409: 
HOUSE REPORT No. 97-465 (Comm. on Appropriations). 
CONGRESSIONAL RECORD, Vol. 128 (1982): 
Mar. 24, considered and passed House. 
Mar. 29-31, considered and passed Senate.
A bill to amend the Federal Grant and Cooperative Agreement Act.
PL 97-162 (S.892), enacted 04/01/1982

PUBLIC LAW 97-162—APR. 1, 1982 
96 STAT. 23 
Public Law 97-162 
97th Congress 
An Act 
To amend the Federal Grant and Cooperative Agreement Act. 
Apr. 1,1982 
[S. 892] 
Be it enacted by the Senate and House of Representatives of the 
United States of America in Congress assembled. That section 10(d) Federal Grant 
of the Federal Grant and Cooperative Agreement Act of 1977 and Cooperative 
(PubUc Law 95-224; 41 U.S.C. 501 note) is amended by deleting the ofmi 
sentence: "This authority shall expire one year after receipt by the amendment. 
Congress of the study provided for in section 8 of this Act.". 
Approved April 1, 1982. 
LEGISLATIVE HISTORY—S. 892 (H.R. 3943): 
HOUSE REPORT No. 97-450 accompanying H.R. 3943 (Comm. on Government 
Operations). 
SENATE REPORT No. 97-180 (Comm. on Governmental Affairs). 
CONGRESSIONAL RECORD: 
Vol. 127 (1981): Sept. 22, considered and passed Senate. 
Vol. 128 (1982): Mar. 23, H.R. 3943 considered and passed House; proceedings 
vacated and S. 892 passed in lieu. 
97-200 O—84—pt. 1 
3 : QL3
A bill to extend the date for the submission to the Congress of the report of the Commission on Wartime Relocation and Internment of Civilians.
PL 97-152 (H.R.5021), enacted 03/16/1982

PUBLIC LAW 97-152—MAR. 16, 1982 
96 STAT. 11 
Public Law 97-152 
97th Congress 
An Act 
To extend the date for the submission to the Congress of the report of the Commis-
sion on Wartime Relocation and Internment of CiviUans. 
Be it enacted by the Senate and House of Representatives of the 
United States of America in Congress assembled, That section 4(c) 
of the Commission on Wartime Relocation and Internment of Civil-
ians Act (94 Stat. 965; 50 U.S.C. app. 1981 note) is amended bv 
striking out "the date which" and all that follows through "Act' 
and inserting in lieu thereof "December 31,1982". 
Approved March 16, 1982. 
Mar. 16, 1982 
[H.R. 5021] 
Commission on 
Wartime 
Relocation and 
Internment of 
Civilians. 
Report to 
Congress, 
extension. 
LEGISLATIVE HISTORY—H.R. 5021: 
HOUSE REPORT No. 97-378 (Coram, on the Judiciary). 
CONGRESSIONAL RECORD: 
Vol. 127 (1981): Dec. 15, considered and passed House. 
Vol. 128 (1982): Feb. 25, considered and passed Senate.
A bill to authorize the Secretary of the Army to return to the Federal Republic of Germany certain works of art seized by the United States Army at the end of World War II.
PL 97-155 (H.R.4625), enacted 03/17/1982

96 STAT. 14 
PUBLIC LAW 97-155—MAR. 17, 1982 
Mar. 17, 1982 
[H.R. 4625] 
Federal Republic' 
of Germany, 
return of certain 
seized works 
of art. 
Prohibition. 
Public Law 97-155 
97th Congress 
An Act 
To authorize the Secretary of the Army to return to the Federal Republic of Ger-
many certain works of art seized by the United States Army at the end of World 
Warn. 
Be it enacted by the Senate and House of Representatives of the 
United States of America in Congress assembled, TTiat (a) the Secre-
tary of the Anny may transfer to the Federal Republic of Ger-
many, without compensation, title to, and custody of, certain works 
of art seized from the Gterman Government by the United States 
Army after World War 11. Before any such transfer may be made, 
the Secretary of the Army shall establish an interdepartmental 
committee to review such works of art. Such committee shall 
include one member designated by the United States Holocaust 
Memorial Council (established pursuant to the Act entitled "An 
Act to establish the United States Memorial Council" (94 Stat. 
1547; 36 U.S.C. 1402)). Any such work of art determined by the 
committee to be inappropriate for such transfer under the provi-
sions of part n, section A, of the Protocol of the Proceedings of the 
Berlin (Potsdam) Conference of July 17 through August 2, 1945, 
may not be so transferred. 
(b) No funds of the United States may be expended in connection 
with any transportation or handling costs incidental to any trans-
fer authorized by subsection (a). 
Approved March 17, 1982. 
LEGISLATIVE HISTORY—H.R. 4625: 
HOUSE REPORT No. 97-298 (Comm. on Armed Services). 
SENATE REPORT No. 97-291 (Comm. on Armed Services). 
CONGRESSIONAL RECORD: 
Vol. 127 (1981): Nov. 4, considered and passed House. 
Vol. 128 (1982): Feb. 25, considered and passed Senate, amended. 
Mar. 2, House concurred in Senate amendments.
A joint resolution making an urgent supplemental appropriation for the fiscal year ending September 30, 1982, for the Department of Agriculture.
PL 97-147 (H.J.Res.389), enacted 02/15/1982

96 STAT. 4 
PUBLIC LAW 97-147—FEB. 15, 1982 
Public Law 97-147 
97th Congress 
Joint Resolution 
Feb. 15, 1982 
Making an urgent supplemental appropriation 
for the fiscal year 
ending 
[H.J. Res. 389] 
September 30, 1982, for the Department of Agriculture. 
Supplemental 
appropriation. 
Resolved by the Senate and House of Representatives of the 
United States of America in Congress assembled. That the following 
sum is appropriated, out of any money in the Treasury not other-
wise appropriated, for the fiscal year ending September 30, 1982; 
namely: 
DEPARTMENT OF AGRICULTURE 
COMMODITY CREDIT CORPORATION 
REIMBURSEMENT FOR NET REAUZED LOSSES 
To reimburse the Commodity Credit Corporation for net realized 
losses sustained heretofore, but not previously reimbursed, pursu-
ant to the Act of August 17, 1961 (15 U.S.C. 713a-ll, 713a-12), 
$5,000,000,000. 
SEC. 2. (a) The following sum is appropriated, out of any money in 
the Treasunr not otherwise appropriated, for the fiscal year ending 
September 30,1982, namely: 
DEPARTMENT OF HEALTH AND HUMAN SERVICES 
SOCIAL SECURITY ADMINISTRATION 
95 Stat. 894, 896, 
900. 
L
O
W INCOME ENERGY ASSISTANCE 
For an additional amount for "Low Income Energy Assistance", 
$123,000,000. 
(b) None of the funds appropriated under this joint resolution shall 
be used, obligated, or expended for the purposes of section 2604(f), 
2605(k), 2607(bXl), or 2607(bX2) of the Omnibus Budget Reconcili-
ation Act of 1981. 
Approved February 15, 1982. 
LEGISLATIVE HISTORY—H.J. Res. 389: 
HOUSE REPORT No. 97-424 (Comm. on Appropriations). 
CONGRESSIONAL RECORD, Vol. 128 (1982): 
Feb. 9, considered and passed House. 
Feb. 9, 10, considered and passed Senate, amended. 
Feb. 10, House concurred in Senate amendment.
A joint resolution to designate October 1982 as "National P.T.A. Membership Month."
PL 97-154 (S.J.Res.105), enacted 03/16/1982

PUBLIC LAW 97-154—MAR. 16, 1982 
96 STAT. 13 
Public Law 97-154 
97th Congress 
Joint Resolution 
To designate October 1982 as "National P.T.A. Membership Month". 
Mar. 16,1982 
[S.J. Res. 105] 
Whereas the National Congress of Parents and Teachers was 
founded in 1897 as an advocate for children and youth; and 
Whereas the National Parent Teacher Association represents over 
twenty-nine thousand State and local units with over six million 
active members and is a volunteer organization concerned with 
improving the educational opportunities and quality of life for all 
children and youth; and 
Whereas the Parent Teacher Association seeks to raise the stand-
ards of home life and to secure for all children and youth the 
highest advantages in physical, mental, social, and spiritual edu-
cation: 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 National P.T.A. 
October 1982 is designated "National P.T.A. Membership Month", MOSIT 
and the President is requested to issue a proclamation calling upon 
the people of the United States to observe such month with appro-
priate ceremonies and activities. 
Approved March 16, 1982. 
LEGISLATIVE HISTORY—S.J. Res. 105: 
CONGRESSIONAL RECORD: 
Vol. 127 (1981): Sept. 16, considered and passed Senate. 
Vol. 128 (1982): Feb. 10, considered and passed House, amended. 
Mar. 2, Senate concurred in House amendments.
A joint resolution making an urgent supplemental appropriation for the Department of Labor for the fiscal year ending September 30, 1982.
PL 97-148 (H.J.Res.391), enacted 02/22/1982

PUBLIC LAW 97-148—FEB. 22, 1982 
96 STAT. 5 
Public Law 97-148 
97th Congress 
Joint Resolution 
Making an urgent supplemental appropriation for the Department of Labor for the 
fiscal year ending September 30,1982. 
Resolved by the Senate and House of Representatives of the 
United States of America in Congress assembled, That the following 
sums are appropriated, out of any money in the Treasury not oth-
erwise appropriated, for the fiscal year ending September 30, 1982, 
namely: 
DEPARTMENT OF LABOR 
Feb. 22, 1982 
[H.J. Res. 391] 
Labor 
Department, 
supplemental 
appropriation. 
EMPLOYMENT AND TRAINING ADMINISTRATION 
GRANTS TO STATES FOR UNEMPLOYMENT INSURANCE AND EMPLOYMENT 
SERVICES 
For an additional amount for "Grants to States for unemploy-
ment insurance and employment services", from the Employment 
Security Administration Account in the Unemployment Trust 
Fund, $343,490,000, of which $146,700,000 shall be available only to 
the extent necessary to meet increased costs of administration 
resulting from changes in a State law or increases in the number 
of unemployment insurance claims filed and claims paid or 
increased salary costs resulting from changes in State salary com-
pensation plans embracing employees of the State generally over 
those upon which the State's basic grant was based, which cannot 
be provided for by normal budgetary adjustments: Provided, That 
any portion of the funds granted to a State in the current fiscal 
year and not obligated by the State in that year shall be returned 
to the Treasury and credited to the account from which derived. 
ADVANCES TO THE UNEMPLOYMENT TRUST FUND AND OTHER FUNDS 
For an additional amount for "Advances to the Unemployment 
Trust Fund and Other Funds", $1,950,000,000, to remain available 
until September 30, 1983. 
Approved February 22, 1982. 
LEGISLATIVE HISTORY—H.J. Res. 391: 
HOUSE REPORT No. 97-425 (Comm. on Appropriations). 
CONGRESSIONAL RECORD, Vol. 128 (1982): 
Feb. 9, considered and passed House. 
Feb. 10, considered and passed Senate.
A joint resolution to designate 1982 as the "National Year of Disabled Persons".
PL 97-149 (S.J.Res.134), enacted 02/26/1982

96 STAT. 6 
PUBLIC LAW 97-149—FEB. 26, 1982 
Feb. 26, 1982 
[S.J. Res. 134] 
Public Law 97-149 
97th Congress 
Joint Resolution 
National Year of 
Disabled 
Persons. 
To designate 1982 as the "National Year of Disabled Persons". 
Whereas the designation by the United Nations of 1981 as the In-
ternational Year of Disabled Persons has stimulated new prog-
ress toward achieving the full participation in national and 
community life of the thirty-five million Americans who have 
disabihties; 
Whereas such progress has depended upon the initiative and re-
sources of individuals and organizations in all sectors of 
American society who have worked in partnership with disabled 
persons; 
Whereas such partnership has contributed substantially toward im-
proving the lives of disabled Americans; 
Whereas further additional action is required to increase public un-
derst£mding of the unfulfilled needs and potential contributions 
of disabled persons; and 
Whereas further progress should be made in the United States 
toward achieving the following long-term goals of and for dis-
abled persons promoted during the International Year of Dis-
abled Persons: (1) expanded educational opportunity; (2) im-
proved access to housing, buildings, and transportation; (3) ex-
panded employment opportunity; (4) expanded participation in 
recreational, social, and cultursd activities; (5) expanded and 
strengthened rehabilitation programs and facilities; (6) purpose-
ful application of biomedical research aimed at conquering major 
disabling conditions; (7) reduction in the incidence of disability by 
expanded accident and disease prevention; (8) expanded applica-
tion of technology to minimize the effects of disability; and (9) ex-
panded international exchange of information and experience to 
benefit all disabled persons; and 
Whereas the United Nations is building upon the International 
Year of Disabled Persons momentum and is considering long-
term initiatives to improve the lives of the world's one-half bil-
lion disabled persons: Now, therefore, be it 
Resolved by the Semite and House of Representatives of the 
United States of America in Congress assembled, That 1982 hereby 
PUBLIC LAW 97-149—FEB. 26, 1982 
96 STAT. 7 
is designated the 'National Year of Disabled Persons'', and the 
President of the United States is authorized and requested to issue 
a proclamation calling upon the elected ofELcials and people of the 
United States to observe such year through activities in support of 
the long-term goals for disabled persons promoted during the Inter-
national Year of Disabled Persons. 
Approved February 26, 1982. 
LEGISLATIVE HISTORY—S.J. Res. 134: 
CONGRESSIONAL RECORD: 
Vol. 127 (1981): Dec. 16, considered and passed Senate. 
Vol. 128 (1982): Feb. 10, considered and passed House.
A joint resolution to permit the broadcasting in the United States of the International Communication Agency film "Let Poland be Poland: A day of Solidarity with the People of Poland".
PL 97-146 (H.J.Res.382), enacted 01/30/1982

PUBLIC LAW 97-146—Jan. 30, 1982 
96 STAT. 3 
Public Law 97-146 
97th Congress 
Joint Resolution 
To permit the broadcasting in the United States of the International Communica-
tion Agency film "Let Poland Be Poland: A Day of Solidarity With the People of 
Poland^'. 
Whereas the Polish Action Committee has called on free peoples 
ever3rwhere to commemorate January 30, 1982, as a Day of Soli-
darity with the People of Poland; 
Whereas the American Federation of Labor and Congress of Indus-
trial Organizations, the International Confederation of Free 
Trade Unions (ICFTU), and other labor organizations throughout 
the world are commemorating this day with rallies and other 
observances; 
Whereas the President has issued a proclamation declaring Janu-
ary 30,1982, to be Solidarity Day in the United States; 
Whereas the heads of state of many free world nations will join in 
observing Solidarity Day; 
Whereas these observances will be broadcast worldwide, over tele-
vision and radio, to an expected audience of over 300 million 
people; and 
Whereas it is desirable that the people of the United States be 
aware of, and participants in, this worldwide effort: Now, there-
fore, be it 
Resolved by the Senate and House of Representatives of the 
United States of America in Congress assembled. That notwith-
standing the second sentence of section 501 of the United States 
Information and Educational Exchange Act of 1948 (22 U.S.C. 
1461), the Director of the International Communication Agency 
may make the film entitled "Let Poland Be Poland: A Day of Soli-
darity With the People of Poland" available for broadcasting in the 
United States on January 31, 1982, or within thirty days 
thereafter. 
Approved January 30, 1982. 
Jan. 30, 1982 
[H.J. Res. 382] 
"Let Poland Be 
Poland: A Day of 
Solidarity With 
the People of 
Poland" 
Broadcast 
release in U.S., 
permit. 
LEGISLATIVE HISTORY—H.J. Res. 382 (S.J. Res. 139): 
CONGRESSIONAL RECORD, Vol. 128 (1982): 
Jan. 27, considered and passed House. 
Jan. 28, considered and passed Senate.
A joint resolution to provide for the designation of February 7 through 13, 1982, as "National Scleroderma Week".
PL 97-135 (S.J.Res.57), enacted 12/29/1981

95 STAT. 1704 
PUBLIC LAW 97-135—DEC. 29, 1981 
Public Law 97-135 
97th Congress 
Joint Resolution 
Dec. 29,1981 
.pj, provide for the designation of Febniary 7 through 13,1982, as "National Sclero-
[S.J. Res. 57] 
derma Week". 
Resolved by the Senate and House of Representatives of the United 
National 
States of America in Congress assembled That the President shall 
^ee], 
issue a proclamation dmgaatmg February 7 through 13, 1982, as 
Scleroderma 
De^slgnation. 
"National Scleroderma Week"7and calling upon the people of the 
United States to observe such week with appropriate ceremonies and 
activities. 
Approved December 29, 1981. 
LEGISLATIVE HISTORY—S.J. Res. 57: 
CONGRESSIONAL RECORD, Vol. 127 (1981): 
Nov. 18, considered and passed Senate. 
Dec. 16, considered and passed House.