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Designating October 1993 and October 1994 as "Italian-American Heritage and Culture Month".
PL 103-309 (H.J.Res.175), enacted 08/23/1994

108 STAT. 1670 
PUBLIC LAW 103-309—AUG. 23, 1994 
Public Law 103-809 
103d Congress 
Joint Resolution 
Aug. 23, 1994 
[H.J. Res. 175] 
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Designating October 1994 as "Italian-American Heritage and Culture Month". 
Whereas Italians and Italian-Americans have contributed to the 
United States in all aspects of life, including art, science, civil 
service, military service, athletics, tJucation, law, and politics; 
Whereas Italian-Americans make up one of the largest ethnic 
groups in the United States; 
Whereas in recognition of the accomplishments of Christopher 
Columbus, recognized as one of the greatest explorers in world 
history and the first to record the discovery of the Americas, 
a national observance day was established in October of every 
year; 
Whereas the phrase in the Declaration of Independence "All men 
are created equal", was suggested by the Italian patriot and 
immigrant Philip Mazzei; 
Whereas the people of the United States take great pride in the 
accomplishments of the many outstanding men and women of 
Italian descent who have enriched our Nation's history such as 
Fiorello La Guardia, the beloved Mayor of New York City, and 
Enrico Fermi, who won the 1938 Nobel Prize in Physics; 
Whereas Italy enjoys a rich cultural heritage and has given the 
world the great works of Dante, the breathtaking art of Giotti 
and Michelangelo, and the inspirational music of Antonio Vivaldi 
and Domenico Scarlatti; 
Whereas the Americas were named after the Italian explorer 
Amerigo Vespucci; 
Whereas Giuseppe Verdi, one of the world's most renowned opera 
composers, was bom October 10,1813; 
Whereas William Paca, an Italian-American, was one of the signers 
of the Declaration of Independence; and 
Whereas during October 1993 and October 1994 special attention 
will be directed at National, State, and local programs that pro-
mote Italian heritage and culture: Now, therefore, be it 
PUBLIC LAW 103-309—AUG. 23, 1994 
108 STAT. 1671 
Resolved by the Senate and House of Representatives of the 
United States of 
America in Congress assembled, 
That October 1994 is designated as "Italian-American Heritage 
and Culture Month". The President is authorized and requested 
to issue a proclamation calling upon the people of the United 
States to observe such month with appropriate ceremonies and 
activities. 
Approved August 23, 1994. 
LEGISLATIVE HISTORY—H.J. Res. 175: 
CONGRESSIONAL RECORD, Vol. 140 (1994): 
Aug. 5, considered and pjissed House. 
Aug. 10, considered and passed Senate.
District of Columbia Justice Reform Act of 1994
PL 103-303 (H.R.1631), enacted 08/23/1994

108 STAT. 1564 
PUBLIC LAW 103-303—AUG. 23, 1994 
Aug. 23, 1994 
[H.R. 1631] 
District of 
Columbia 
Justice Reform 
Act of 1994. 
Public Law 103-303 
103d Congress 
An Act 
To amend title 11, District of Columbia Code, to increase the maximum amount 
in controversy permitted for cases under the jurisdiction of the Small Claims 
and Conciliation Branch of the Superior Court of the District of Columbia. 
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 "District of Columbia Justice 
Reform Act of 1994". 
SEC. 2. INCREASE IN MAXIMUM AMOUNT IN CONTROVERSY PER-
MITTED FOR CASES UNDER JURISDICTION OF 
SMALL 
CLAIMS AND CONCILIATION BRANCH OF SUPERIOR COURT. 
(a) IN GENERAL.—Section 11-1321, D.C. Code, is amended by 
striking "$2,000" and inserting "$5,000". 
(b) EFFECTIVE DATE.—^The amendment made by subsection (a) 
shall apply to cases filed with the Superior Court of the District 
of Columbia on or after the date of the enactment of this Act. 
Approved August 23, 1994. 
LEGISLATIVE HISTORY—H.R. 1631: 
HOUSE REPORTS: No. 103-174 .(Comm. on the District of Columbia). 
SENATE REPORTS: No. 103-261 (Comm. on Governmental Affairs). 
CONGRESSIONAL RECORD: 
Vol. 139 (1993): July 19, considered and passed House. 
Vol. 140 (1994): May 25, considered and passed Senate, amended, 
/.ug. 8, House .concurred in Senate amendments.
To designate the United States courthouse under construction in St. Louis, Missouri, as the "Thomas F. Eagleton United States Courthouse".
PL 103-300 (H.R.4790), enacted 08/19/1994

PUBLIC LAW 103-300—AUG. 19, 1994 
108 STAT. 1557 
Public Law 103-800 
, 
103d Congress 
An Act 
To designate the United States courthouse under construction in St. Louis, Missouri, 
Aug. 19, 1994 
as the "Thomas F. Eagleton United States Courthouse". 
[H.R. 4790] 
Be it enacted by the Senate and House of Representatives of 
the United States of America in Congress assembled, 
SECTION 1. DESIGNATION. 
The United States courthouse under construction at 111 South 
Tenth Street in St. Louis, Missouri, shall be known and designated 
as the "Thomas F. Eagleton United States Courthouse". 
SEC. 2. REFERENCES. 
Any reference in a law, map, regulation, document, paper, 
or other record of the United States to the United States courthouse 
referred to in section 1 shall be deemed to be a reference to the 
"Thomas F. Eagleton United States Courthouse". 
Approved August 19, 1994. 
LEGISLATIVE HISTORY—H.R. 4790: 
HOUSE REPORTS: No. 103-637 (Comm. on Public Works and Transportation). 
CONGRESSIONAL RECORD, Vol. 140 (1994): 
Aug. 8, considered and passed House. 
Aug. 17, considered and passed Senate.
A joint resolution designating May 29, 1995, through June 6, 1995, as a "Time for the National Observance of the Fiftieth anniversary of World war II".
PL 103-291 (S.J.Res.172), enacted 08/01/1994

PUBLIC LAW 103-291—AUG. 1, 1994 
108 STAT. 1457 
Public Law 103-291 
103d Congress 
Joint Resolution 
Designating May 29, 1995, through June 6, 1995, as a "Time for the National 
Aug. 1, 1994 
Observance of the Fiftieth Anniversary of World War 11". 
[S.J. Res. 172] 
Whereas the brave men and women of the United States of America 
made tremendous sacrifices during Worid War II to save the 
worid from tyranny and aggression; 
Whereas the winds of freedom and democracy sweeping the globe 
today spring from the principles for which over four hundred 
thousand Americans gave their lives in World War II; 
Whereas World War II and the events that led up to that war 
must be understood in order that we may better understand 
our own times, and more fully appreciate the reasons why eternal 
vigilance against any form of tyranny is so important; 
Whereas the World War II era, as reflected in its family life, 
industry, and entertainment, was a unique period in American 
history and epitomized our Nation's philosophy of hard work, 
courage, and tenacity in the face of adversity; 
Whereas, between 1991 and 1995, over nine million American veter-
ans of World War II will be holding reunions and conferences 
and otherwise commemorating the fiftieth anniversary of various 
events relating to World War II; and 
Whereas June 4 marks the anniversary of the Battle of Midway, 
and June 6 marks the anniversary of D-Day: Now, therefore, 
belt 
Resolved by the Senate and House of Representatives 
of the 
United States of America in CoTigress assemoled, That May 29, 
1995, through June 6, 1995, is designated as a "Time for the 
National Observance of the Fiftieth Anniversary of World War 
II", and the President is authorized and requested to issue a 
proclamation calling on the people of the United States to observe 
that period with appropriate ceremonies and activities. 
Approved August 1, 1994. 
LEGISLATIVE HISTORY—S.J. Res. 172: 
CONGRESSIONAL RECORD, Vol. 140 (1994): 
June 24, considered and passed Senate. 
July 12, considered and passed House, amended. 
July 20, Senate concurred in House amendments.
To designate the United States courthouse located at 940 Front Street in San Diego, California, and the Federal building attached to the courthouse as the "Edward J. Schwartz Courthouse and Federal Building".
PL 103-288 (H.R.3770), enacted 08/01/1994

108 STAT. 1454 
PUBLIC LAW 103-288—AUG. 1, 1994 
Public Law 103-288 
103d Congress 
An Act 
Aug 1 1994 
'^° designate the United States courthouse located at 940 Front Street in San 
Diego, Ctdifornia, and the Federal building attached to the courthouse as the 
[H.R. 3770] 
"Edward J. Schwartz Courthouse and Federal Building". 
Be it enacted by the Senate and House of Representatives of 
the United States of America in Congress assembled, 
SECTION 1. DESIGNATION. 
The United States courthouse located at 940 Front Street in 
San Diego, California, and the Federal building attached to the 
courthouse shall be known and designated as the "Edward J. 
Schwartz Courthouse and Federal Building". 
SEC. 
2
. 
REFERENCES. 
Any reference in a law, map, regulation, document, paper, 
or other record of the United States to the courthouse and Federal 
building referred to in section 1 shall be deemed to be a reference 
to the "Edward J. Schwartz Courthouse and Federal Building". 
Approved August 1, 1994. 
LEGISLATIVE HISTORY—H.R. 3770: 
HOUSE REPORTS: No. 103-457 (Comm. on Public Works and Transportation). 
CONGRESSIONAL RECORD, Vol. 140 (1994): 
Apr. 12, 13, considered and passed Souse. 
July 15, considered and passed Senate.
To designate the Federal building and United States courthouse located at 100 East Houston Street in Marshall, Texas, as the "Sam B. Hall, Jr. Federal Building and United States Courthouse".
PL 103-289 (H.R.3840), enacted 08/01/1994

PUBLIC LAW 103-289—AUG. 1, 1994 
108 STAT. 1455 
Public Law 103-289 
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103d Congress 
An Act 
To designate the Federal building and United States courthouse located at 100 
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East Houston Street in Marshall, Texas, as the "Sam B. Hall, Jr. Federal Building 
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and United States Courthouse". 
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Be it enacted by the Senate and House of Representatives of 
the United States of America in Congress assembled, 
SECTION 1. DESIGNATION. 
The Federal building located at 100 East Houston Street in 
Marshall, Texas, shall be known and designated as the "Sam B. 
Hall, Jr. Federal Building and United States Courthouse". 
SEC. 
2
. 
REFERENCES. 
Any reference in a law, map, regulation, document, paper, 
or other record of the United States to the Federal building and 
United States courthouse referred to in section 1 shall be deemed 
to be a reference to the "Sam B. Hall, Jr. Federal Building and 
United States Courthouse". 
Approved August 1, 1994. 
LEGISLATIVE HISTORY—H.R. 3840: 
HOUSE REPORTS: No. 103-514 (Comm. on Public Works and Transportation). 
CONGRESSIONAL RECORD, Vol. 140 (1994): 
May 23, considered and passed House. 
July 15, considered and passed Senate.
Winter Run Chinook Salmon Captive Broodstock Act of 1993
PL 103-292 (H.R.2457), enacted 08/11/1994

108 STAT. 1458 
PUBLIC LAW 103-292—AUG. 11, 1994 
Public Law 103-292 
103d Congress 
Aug. 11, 1994 
[H.R. 2457] 
Winter Run 
Chinook Salmon 
Captive 
Broodstock Act 
of 1993. 
An Act 
To direct the Secretary of the Interior to conduct a salmon captive broodstock 
program. 
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 "Winter Run Chinook Salmon 
Captive Broodstock Act of 1993". 
SEC. 2. ESTABLISHMENT OF SALMON CAPTIVE BROODSTOCK PRO-
GRAM. 
(a) IN GENERAL.—Subject to subsection (d), the Secretary of 
the Interior (hereinafter in this section referred to as the "Sec-
retary") shall conduct in accordance with this section a salmon 
captive broodstock program (hereinafter in this section referred 
to as the "Program"). 
(b) PROGRAM.—^The Program shall be carried out in a manner 
that is consistent with the goals, priorities, and policies set forth 
in any recovery plan for winter run Chinook salmon in the Sac-
ramento River developed by the National Marine Fisheries Service 
under the Endangered Species Act of 1973, and with findings of 
consultations regarding that population of salmon carried out pursu-
ant to section 7 of that Act. 
(c) CONSULTATION.—^The Secretary shall consult with the Win-
ter Run Chinook Salmon Captive Broodstock Committee (a commit-
tee identified in the document entitled "Biological Assessment on 
the Effects of Coleman National Fish Hatchery Operations on Win-
ter Run Chinook Salmon", prepared by the United States Fish 
and Wildlife Service) in making management decisions regarding 
the Program. 
(d) STATE MATCHING.—The Secretary may not implement this 
section unless not less than 20 percent of amounts necessary to 
conduct the Program are provided by non-Federal sources. 
(e) AUTHORIZATION OF APPROPRIATIONS.—^There are authorized 
to be appropriated to the Secretary to conduct the Program 
$1,000,000 for each of fiscal years 1994, 1995, 1996, 1997, and 
1998. 
Approved August 11, 1994. 
L E G I S L A T I V E H I S T O R Y — H . R . 2457: 
SENATE REPORTS: No. 103-298 (Comm. on Environment and Public Works). 
CONGRESSIONAL RECORD: 
Vol. 139 (1993): Nov. 20, considered and passed House. 
Vol. 140 (1994): Aug. 2, considered and passed Senate.
A bill to provide that the National Education Commission on Time and Learning shall terminate on September 30, 1994.
PL 103-290 (S.1880), enacted 08/01/1994

108 STAT. 1456 
PUBLIC LAW 103-290—AUG. 1, 1994 
Public Law 103-290 
103d Congress 
An Act 
Aug. 1, 1994 
To provide that the National Education Commission on Time and Learning shall 
[S. 1880] 
terminate on September 30, 1994. 
Be it enacted by the Senate and House of Representatives of 
the United States of America in Congress assembled, 
SECTION 1. TERMINATION OF THE NATIONAL EDUCATION COMMIS-
SION ON TIME AND LEARNING. 
Subsection (g) of section 102 of the National Education Commis-
sion on Time and Learning Act (20 U.S.C. 1221-1 note) is amended 
by striking "90 days after submitting the final report required 
by subsection (d)" and inserting "on September 30,1994". 
Approved August 1, 1994. 
LEGISLATIVE HISTORY—S. 1880: 
CONGRESSIONAL RECORD, Vol. 140 (1994): 
July 15, considered and passed Senate. 
July 19, considered and passed House.
Designating August 2, 1994, as "National Neighborhood Crime Watch Day".
PL 103-293 (H.J.Res.374), enacted 08/11/1994

PUBLIC LAW 103-293—AUG. 11, 1994 
108 STAT. 1459 
Public Law 103-293 
103d Congress 
Joint Resolution 
Designating August 2, 1994, as "National Neighborhood Crime Watch Dajr". 
Whereas neighborhood crime is of continuing concern to the Amer-
ican people; 
Whereas the fight against neighborhood crime requires people to 
work together in cooperation with law enforcement officials; 
Whereas neighborhood crime watch organizations are effective at 
promoting awareness about, and the participation of volunteers 
in, crime prevention activities at the local level; 
Whereas neighborhood crime watch groups can contribute to the 
Nation's war on drugs by helping to prevent their communities 
from becoming markets for drug dealers; and 
Whereas citizens across America will soon take part in a "National 
Night Out", a unique crime prevention event which will dem-
onstrate the importance and effectiveness of community participa-
tion in crime prevention efforts by having people spend the period 
from 9 to 10 o'clock postmeridian on August 2, 1994, with their 
neighbors in front of their homes: Now, therefore, be it 
Resolved by the Senate and House of Representatives 
of the 
United States of America in Congress assembled, That August 2, 
1994, is designated as "National Neighborhood Crime Watch Dajr", 
and the President is authorized and requested to issue a proclama-
tion calling upon the people of the United States to observe such 
day with appropriate programs, ceremonies, and activities. 
Approved August 11, 1994. 
LEGISLATIVE HISTORY—H.J. Res. 374: 
CONGRESSIONAL RECORD, Vol. 140 (1994): 
July 25, considered and passed House. 
Aug. 2, considered and passed Senate. 
Aug. 11, 1994 
[H.J. Res. 374]
A bill to designate the plaza to be constructed on the Federal Triangle property in Washington, D.C., as the "Woodrow Wilson Plaza".
PL 103-284 (S.832), enacted 08/01/1994

108 STAT. 1448 
PUBLIC LAW 103-284—AUG. 1, 1994 
Public Law 103-284 
103d Congress 
An Act 
Aug. 1, 1994 
To designate the plaza to be constructed on the Federal Triangle property in 
[S. 832] 
Washington, DC, as the "Woodrow Wilson Plaza". 
Be it enacted by the Senate and House of Representatives 
of 
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the United States of America in Congress assembled, That the 
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plaza to be constructed on the Federal Triangle property in 
Washington, DC as part of the development of such site pursuant 
to the Federal Triangle Development Act (Public Law 100-113) 
shall be known and designated as the *Woodrow Wilson Plaza". 
Approved August 1,1994. 
LEGISLATIVE HISTORY—S. 832: 
CONGRESSIONAL RECORD: 
Vol. 139 (1993): Oct. 7, considered and passed Senate. 
Vol. 140 (1994): July 19, considered and passed House.
To redesignate the Federal building located on St. Croix, Virgin Islands, as the "Almeric L. Christian Federal Building".
PL 103-285 (H.R.1346), enacted 08/01/1994

PUBLIC LAW 103-285—AUG. 1, 1994 
108 STAT. 1449 
Public Law 103-285 
103d Congress 
-
An Act 
To designate the Federal building located on St. Croix, Virgin Islands, as the 
Aug. 1, 1994 
"Almeric L. Christian Federal Building". 
[H.R. 1346] 
Be it enacted by the Senate and House of Representatives of 
the United States of America in Congress assembled, 
SECTION 1. DESIGNATION. 
The Federal building located on St. Croix, Virgin Islands, shall 
be known and designated as the "Almeric L. Christian Federal 
Building". 
SEC. 
2
. 
REFERENCES. 
Any reference in a law, map, regulation, document, paper, 
or other record of the United States to the Federal building referred 
to in section 1 shall be deemed to be a reference to the "Almeric 
L. Christian Federal Building". 
Approved August 1, 1994. 
LEGISLATIVE HISTORY—H.R. 1346: 
HOUSE REPORTS: No. 103-73 (Comm. on Public Works and Transportation). 
CONGRESSIONAL RECORD: 
Vol. 139 (1993): May 4, considered and passed House. 
Vol. 140 (1994): July 15, considered and passed Senate.
To designate the Federal building and United States courthouse in Lubbock, Texas, as the "George H. Mahon Federal Building and United States Courthouse".
PL 103-287 (H.R.2532), enacted 08/01/1994

PUBLIC LAW 103-287—AUG. 1, 1994 
108 STAT. 1453 
Public Law 103-287 
lOSd Congress 
An Act 
To designate the Federal building and United States courthouse in Lubbock, Texas, 
Aug. 1, 1994 
as the "George H. Mahon Federal Building and United States Courthouse". 
[H.R. 2532] 
Be it enacted by the Senate and House of Representatives of 
the United States of America in Congress assembled, 
SECTION 1. DESIGNATION. 
The Federal building and United States courthouse located 
at 1205 Texas Avenue in Lubbock, Texas, shall be known and 
designated as the "Greorge H. Mahon Federal Building and United 
States Courthouse". 
SEC. 
2
. 
REFERENCES. 
Any reference in a law, map, regulation, document, paper, 
or other record of the United States to the Federal building and 
United States courthouse referred to in section 1 shall be deemed 
to be a reference to the "George H. Mahon Federal Building and 
United States Courthouse". 
Approved August 1, 1994. 
LEGISLATIVE HISTORY—H.R. 2532: 
HOUSE REPORTS: No. 103-228 (Comm. on Public Works and Transportation). 
CONGRESSIONAL RECORD: 
Vol. 139 (1993): Sept. 13, considered and passed House. 
Vol. 140 (1994): July 15, considered and passed Senate. 
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To amend the Small Business Act to increase the authorization for the development company program, and for other purposes.
PL 103-282 (H.R.4322), enacted 07/22/1994

108 STAT. 1422 
PUBLIC LAW 103-282—JULY 22, 1994 
Public Law 103-282 
103d Congress 
An Act 
July 22, 1994 
To amend the Small Business Act to increase the authorization for the development 
[H.R. 4322] 
company program, 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. DEVELOPMENT COMPANY LOANS. 
Section 20(i)(2) of the Small Business Act (15 U.S.C. 631 note) 
is amended— 
(1) 
by 
striking 
"$8,458,000,000" 
and 
inserting 
"$8,758,000,000"; and 
(2) 
by 
striking 
"$1,200,000,000" 
and 
inserting 
"$1,500,000,000". 
SEC. 2. DISASTER LOAN PERSONNEL. 
Section 5(b)(8) of the Small Business Act (15 U.S.C. 634(b)(8)) 
is £imended by striking the semicolon and inserting the following: 
": Provided, That the Administrator may extend the six-month 
limitation for an additional six months if the Administrator deter-
mines the extension is necessary to continue efficient disaster loan 
making activities;". 
Approved July 22, 1994. 
LEGISLATIVE HISTORY—H.R. 4322: 
HOUSE REPORTS: No. 103-572 (Comm. on Small Business). 
CONGRESSIONAL RECORD, Vol. 140 (1994): 
July 19, considered and passed House. 
July 20, considered and peissed Senate.
A joint resolution designating July 16 through July 24, 1994, as "National Apollo Anniversary Observance".
PL 103-278 (S.J.Res.187), enacted 07/20/1994

108 STAT. 1408 
PUBLIC LAW 103-278—JULY 20, 1994 
Public Law 103-278 
103d Congress 
Joint Resolution 
July 20. 1994 
Designating July 16 through July 24, 1994, as "National Apollo 
[S.J. Res. 187] 
Anniversary Observance". 
Whereas President Kennedy in 1961 called upon the United States 
to face the challenge of those extraordinary times by sending 
a mission to the Moon; 
Whereas the United States Government, the National Aeronautics 
and Space Administration, and the American people committed 
great resources, time, and human labor within one decade to 
span the 238,700 miles between the Earth and the Moon; 
Whereas the United States rose to the challenge and formulated 
the Apollo missions culminating in the UftofF on July 16, 1969, 
of the Apollo 11 Mission to the Moon; 
Whereas 25 years ago astronaut Neil Armstrong, with the help 
of Colonel Edwin (Buzz) Aldrin, Jr. (USAF) and Lieutenant 
Colonel Michael Collins (USAF), took that first significant step 
and became the first human to set foot on the surface of another 
world; 
Whereas that small step furthered the development of space tech-
nology for the lasting benefit of all mankind; and 
Whereas such an event united the world and our many cultures 
for a brief moment under the flag of peaceful exploration: Now, 
therefore, be it 
Resolved by the Senate and House of Representatives 
of the 
United States of America in Congress assembled, That July 16, 
1994, through July 24, 1994, is designated as "National Apollo 
Anniversary Observance", and the President is authorized and 
requested to issue a proclamation calling on the people of the 
United States to observe such period with appropriate ceremonies 
and activities. 
Approved July 20, 1994. 
LEGISLATIVE HISTORY—S.J. Res. 187: 
CONGRESSIONAL RECORD, Vol. 140 (1994): 
June 24, considered and passed Senate. 
July 12, considered and passed House.