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Air Carrier Access Act of 1986
PL 99-435 (S.2703), enacted 10/02/1986

100 STAT. 1080 
PUBLIC LAW 99-435—OCT. 2, 1986 
Public Law 99-435 
99th Congress 
An Act 
Oct. 2, 1986 
[S. 2703] 
Air Carrier 
Access Act of 
1986. 
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Regulations. 
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To amend the Federal Aviation Act of 1958 to provide that prohibitions of discrimina 
tion against handicapped individueds shall apply to air carriers. 
Be it enacted by the Senate and House of Representatives of the 
United States of America in Congress assembled. That this Act may 
be cited as the "Air Carrier Access Act of 1986". 
SEC. 2. (a) Section 404 of the Federal Aviation Act of 1958 (49 
U.S.C. 1374) is amended by adding at the end thereof the following 
new subsection: 
" P R O H I B I T I O N O N DISCRIMINATION AGAINST HANDICAPPED INDIVIDUALS 
"(c)(1) No air carrier may discriminate against any otherwise 
qualified handicapped individual, by reason of such handicap, in the 
provision of air transportation. 
"(2) For the purposes of paragraph (1) of this subsection the term 
'handicapped individual' means any individual who has a physical 
or mental impairment that substantially limits one or more major 
life activities, has a record of such an impairment, or is regarded as 
having such an impairment.". 
(b) That portion of the table of contents of the Federal Aviation 
Act of 1958 which appears under the side heading 
"SEC. 404. Rates for carriage of persons and property." 
is amended by adding at the end thereof: 
"(c) Prohibition on discrimination against handicapped individuals.". 
SEC. 3. Within one hundred and twenty days after the date of 
enactment of this Act, the Secretary of Transportation shall promul-
gate regulations to ensure non-discriminatory treatment of qualified 
handicapped individuals consistent with safe carriage of all pas-
sengers on air carriers. 
Approved October 2, 1986. 
LEGISLATIVE HISTORY—S. 2703: 
SENATE REPORTS: No. 99-400 (Comm. on Commerce, Science, and Transportation). 
CONGRESSIONAL RECORD, Vol. 132 (1986): 
Aug. 15, considered and passed Senate. 
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Sept. 18, considered and passed House. 
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A joint resolution to designate November 1, 1985 as "National Philanthropy Day".
PL 99-436 (S.J.Res.207), enacted 10/02/1986

PUBLIC LAW 99-436—OCT. 2, 1986 
100 STAT. 1081 
Public Law 99-436 
99th Congress 
Joint Resolution 
To designate November 15,1986, as "National Philanthropy Day". 
Whereas there are more than eight hundred thousand nonprofit 
philanthropic organizations in the United States, employing more 
than ten million individuals, including approximately four million 
five hundred thousand volunteers; 
Whereas contributions by people of the United States to support 
such organizations amounted to approximately $70,000,000,000 in 
1984; 
Whereas philanthropic organizations are largely responsible for 
enhancing the quality of life for Americans and other people 
throughout the world; 
Whereas our Nation owes a great debt to the schools, churches, 
museums, art and music centers, youth groups, hospitals, research 
institutions, and other institutions and organizations which aid 
and comfort the elderly, the disadvantaged, and the sick; and 
Whereas the people of the United States should demonstrate their 
gratitude and support for philanthropic organizations and the 
efforts, skills, and resources of individuals who carry out their 
missions: Now, therefore, be it 
Resolved by the Senate and House of Representatives of the United 
States of America in Congress assembled, That November 15,1986, is 
designated as "National Philanthropy Day", and the President 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 October 2, 1986. 
LEGISLATIVE HISTORY—S.J. Res. 207: 
CONGRESSIONAL RECORD: 
Vol. 131 (1985): Oct. 25, considered and passed Senate. 
Vol. 132 (1986): June 11, considered and passed House, amended. 
Sept. 18, Senate concurred in House amendments. 
Oct. 2, 1986 
[S.J. Res. 207]
A joint resolution to designate the week beginning October 6, 1986, as "National Children's Television Awareness Week".
PL 99-444 (H.J.Res.710), enacted 10/06/1986

PUBLIC LAW 99-444—OCT. 6, 1986 
100 STAT. 1121 
Public Law 99-444 
99th Congress 
Joint Resolution 
To designate the week beginning October 12, 1986, as "National Children's 
Oct. 6, 1986 
Television Awareness Week". 
[H.J. Res. 710] 
Whereas children on average spend 4 hours of each day watching 
television and will have spent almost 15,000 hours watching tele-
vision by the time they finish high school; 
Whereas television can create an intellectual and emotional 
environment which can play a critical role in shaping a child's 
development and perception of the world; 
Whereas television has the power to promote and reinforce the pro-
social values parents try to teach their children regarding health 
and safety; 
Whereas television often serves as a companion and babysitter for 
children with working parents; 
Whereas many people do not realize television's great potential for 
enriching family life and for improving children's education; 
Whereas families need to be shown how to use television as an 
educational resource; 
Whereas national attention must be focused on the positive role that 
television can play in child development to insure that broad-
casters uphold their obligation to serve the child audience; 
Whereas schools, libraries, religious institutions, and community 
groups need to work with broadcasters in helping parents and 
children take advantage of television's potential as an educational 
and learning device; and 
Whereas greater awareness must be achieved regarding how tele-
vision can be effectively utilized and further developed to enhance 
the education of children: 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 
October 12, 1986, is designated as "National Children's Television 
Awareness Week". The President is requested to issue a proclama-
tion calling upon the people of the United States to observe such 
week with appropriate ceremonies and activities. 
Approved October 6, 1986. 
LEGISLATIVE HISTORY—H.J. Res. 710: 
CONGRESSIONAL RECORD, Vol. 132 (1986): 
Sept. 18, considered and passed House. 
Sept. 24, considered and passed Senate.
A joint resolution designating July 2 and 3, 1987, as the "United States-Canada Days of Peace and Friendship".
PL 99-438 (S.J.Res.402), enacted 10/02/1986

PUBLIC LAW 99-438—OCT. 2, 1986 
100 STAT. 1083 
Public Law 99-438 
99th Congress 
Joint Resolution 
Designating July 2 and 3, 1987, as the "United States-Canada Days of Peace and 
Oct. 2, 1986 
Friendship". 
[S.J. Res. 402] 
Whereas, since the War of 1812, the people of the United States and 
Canada have peacefully shared and extended the longest border in 
the world; 
Whereas more cultural and economic exchanges are made between 
the United States and Canada than any other two countries; 
Whereas the United States and Canada have welcomed immigrants 
from all nations ever5^where, resulting in rich and similar cul-
tures in each country; 
Whereas the United States and Canada share common ideals and 
institutions, including freedom, democracy, human rights, justice 
under law, and an ardent desire for a peaceful world; 
Whereas the United States and Canada have been allies against 
tyranny in two World Wars; 
Whereas the United States and Canada have confronted differences 
between the two countries with diplomacy and goodwill; 
Whereas the United States and Canada are rich in resources and, 
together, represent an ever-more-powerful prospect for world eco-
nomic progress; 
Whereas the United States and Canada demonstrate the dynamism 
of democracy and, together, contribute to establishing lasting 
peace in the world; 
Whereas a similar resolution commemorating continued peace and 
friendship between the United States and Canada has been pro-
posed in the Canadian Parliament; 
Whereas in Canada July 1 is Canada Day; 
Whereas in the United States July 4 is Independence Day; and 
Whereas the days between Canada Day and Independence Day are 
appropriate annual days on which to commemorate the friendship 
between the United States and Canada: Now, therefore, be it 
100 STAT. 1084 
PUBLIC LAW 99-438—OCT. 2, 1986 
Resolved by the Senate and House of Representatives of the United 
States of America in Congress assembled, That July 2 and 3, 1987, 
are designated as "United States-Canada Days of Peace and Friend-
ship", 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 days with appropriate ceremonies and 
activities. 
Approved October 2, 1986. 
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LEGISLATIVE HISTORY—S.J. Res. 402: 
CONGRESSIONAL RECORD, Vol. 132 (1986): 
Sept. 12, considered and passed Senate. 
Sept. 18, considered and passed House.
An original joint resolution to provide for the extension of certain programs relating to housing and community development, and for other purposes.
PL 99-430 (S.J.Res.353), enacted 09/30/1986

100 STAT. 986 
PUBLIC LAW 99-430—SEPT. 30, 1986 
Public Law 99-430 
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99th Congress 
An Act 
Sept. 30, 1986 
To provide for the extension of certain programs relating to housing and community 
[S. 
J. Res. 353] 
development, and for other purposes. 
Resolved by the Senate and House of Representatives of the United 
States of America in Congress assembled, That each provision of law 
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amended by PubHc Law 99-345 is amended by striking out "Septem-
ber 30, 1986" wherever it appears and inserting in Heu thereof 
"September 30,1987". 
Approved September 30, 1986. 
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LEGISLATIVE HISTORY—S.J. Res. 353 (H.R. 1): 
HOUSE REPORTS: No. 99-230 and Pt. 2 accompanying H.R. 1 (Comm. on Banking, 
Finance and Urban Affairs). 
CONGRESSIONAL RECORD, Vol. 132 (1986): 
May 13, June 4, 5, 11, 12, H.R. 1 considered and passed House. 
Sept. 26, S.J. Res. 353 considered and passed Senate. 
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Sept. 30, considered and passed House.
A bill to temporarily delay the repeal of the United States Trustee System.
PL 99-429 (S.2888), enacted 09/30/1986

PUBLIC LAW 99-429—SEPT. 30, 1986 
100 STAT. 985 
Public Law 99-429 
99th Congress 
An Act 
To temporarily delay the repeal of the United States Trustee System. 
Sept. 30, 1986 
[S. 2888] 
Be it enacted by the Senate and House of Representatives of the 
United States of America in Congress assembled, That effective 
immediately before September 30, 1986, section 408(c) of the Act of 
November 6, 1978 (Public Law 95-598; 92 Statute 2687), is amended 28 use note 
by striking out "September 30, 1986" and inserting in lieu thereof P^ec. 581. 
"November 10,1986". 
Approved September 30, 1986. 
LEGISLATIVE HISTORY—S. 2888: 
CONGRESSIONAL RECORD, Vol. 132 (1986): 
Sept. 27, considered and passed Senate. 
Sept. 29, considered and passed House.
A bill to amend the Department of Defense Authorization Act, 1985, to provide that members of the Commission on Merchant Marine and Defense shall not be considered to be Federal employees for certain purposes, to extend the deadline for reports of the Commission, and to extend the availability of funds appropriated to the Commission.
PL 99-426 (H.R.4530), enacted 09/30/1986

PUBLIC LAW 99-426—SEPT. 30, 1986 
100 STAT. 979 
Public Law 99-426 
99th Congress 
An Act 
Sept. 30, 1986 
To amend the Department of Defense Authorization Act, 1985, to provide that 
members of the Commission on Merchant Marine and Defense shall not be 
considered to be Federal employees for certain purposes, to extend the deadline for 
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reports of the Commission, and to extend the availability of funds appropriated to 
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the Commission. 
Be it enacted by the Senate and House of Representatives of the 
United States of America in Congress assembled, 
SECTION 1. STATUS OF MEMBERS OF COMMISSION ON MERCHANT 
MARINE AND DEFENSE; EXTENSIONS OF REPORT DEAD-
LINES AND AVAILABILITY OF APPROPRIATIONS. 
(a) STATUS OF COMMISSION MEMBERS.—Subsection (d) of section 
1536 of the Department of Defense Authorization Act, 1985 (PubHc 
Law 98-525; 98 Stat. 2633), is amended— 
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(1) by inserting "(D" after "(d)"; and 
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(2) by adding at the end the following new paragraph: 
"(2) A member of the Commission appointed under subsection 
(c)(1)(C) (who is not otherwise employed by the Federal Government) 
shall not be considered to be a Federal employee, except for the 
purposes of— 
"(A) chapter 81 of title 5, United States Code, relating to 5 use 8101 et 
compensation for work-related injuries; and 
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"(B) chapter 171 of title 28, United States Code, relating to 28^usc26ae< 
tort claims.". 
(b) EXTENSIONS.—Such section is further amended as follows: 
(1) The last sentence of subsection (b) and the first sentence of 
subsection (g) are each amended by striking out "the date of the 
enactment of the law first providing funds for the Commission" 
and inserting in lieu thereof "the date on which sufficient 
members of the Commission to constitute a quorum have been 
appointed". 
(2) The second sentence of subsection (g) is amended by strik-
ing out "of enactment" each place it appears. 
(3) The last sentence of subsection (i) is amended by striking 
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out "September 30, 1988" and inserting in lieu thereof "36 
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months after the date on which sufficient members of the 
V Commission to constitute a quorum have been appointed". 
Approved September 30, 1986. 
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LEGISLATIVE HISTORY—H.R. 4530: 
HOUSE REPORTS: No. 99-601 (Comm. on Armed Services). 
CONGRESSIONAL RECORD, Vol. 132 (1986): 
May 19, considered and passed House. 
Sept. 12, considered and passed Senate.
A bill to authorize the Smithsonian Institution to plan and construct facilities for certain science activities of the Institution, and for other purposes.
PL 99-423 (H.R.1483), enacted 09/30/1986

PUBLIC LAW 99-423—SEPT. 30, 1986 
100 STAT. 963 
Public Law 99-423 
99th Congress 
An Act 
To authorize the Smithsonian Institution to plan and construct facilities for certain 
Sept. 30, 1986 
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sciMice activities of the Institution, and for other purposes. 
[H. R. 1483] 
Be it enacted by the Senate and House of Representatives of the 
United States of America in Congress assembled, That the Board of Research and 
Regents of the Smithsonian Institution is authorized to plan and onTTsr'^n'^*^ 
construct facilities for the Smithsonian Astrophysical Observatory 
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and the Smithsonian Tropical Research Institute. 
SEC, 2. Effective October 1, 1986, there is authorized to be appro- Effective date. 
priated to the Board of Regents of the Smithsonian Institution: Appropriation 
(a) $4,500,000 for the Smithsonian Astrophysical Observatory; authorization. 
and 
G)) $11,100,000 for the Smithsonian Tropical Research 
Institute. 
SEC. 3. Any portion of the sums appropriated to carry out the Contracts. 
purposes of this Act may be transferred to the General Services 
Administration which, in consultation with the Smithsonian Institu-
tion, is authorized to enter into contracts and take such other action, 
to the extent of the sums so transferred to it, as may be necessary to 
carry out such purposes. 
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Approved September 30, 1986. 
LEGISLATIVE HISTORY—H.R. 1483: 
SENATE REPORTS: No. 99-189 (Comm. on Rules and Administration). 
CONGRESSIONAL RECORD: 
Vol. 131 (1985): Oct. 7, considered and passed House. 
Vol. 132 (1986): June 24, considered and passed Senate, amended. 
Sept. 18, House concurred in Senate amendments.
A joint resolution to designate the week beginning September 1, 1985, as "National School-Age Child Care Awareness Week".
PL 99-417 (H.J.Res.60), enacted 09/23/1986

PUBLIC LAW 99-417—SEPT. 23, 1986 
100 STAT. 951 
Public Law 99-417 
99th Congress 
Joint Resolution 
To designate the week beginning September 15, 1986, as "National School-Age Child 
Sept. 23, 1986 
Care Awareness Week". 
[H.J. Res. 60] 
Whereas more than half of the children in the United States are in 
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families in which both parents are in the work force; 
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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- 
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able school-age child care have developed after school programs 
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for children in their communities; and 
Whereas many more parents, communities, employers, and agencies 
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serving youth need to address the problems facing these children 
and to maximize the use of State and Federal resources in 
collaboration with these efforts: 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 
September 15, 1986, is hereby designated as "National School-Age 
Child Care Awareness Week" and the President is hereby au-
thorized and requested to issue a proclamation calling upon the 
people of the United States to observe such week with appropriate 
programs and activities. 
Approved September 23, 1986. 
LEGISLATIVE HISTORY—H.J. Res. 60: 
CONGRESSIONAL RECORD: 
Vol. 131 (1985): Aug. 1, considered and passed House. 
Vol. 132 (1986): Sept. 12, considered and passed Senate, amended. 
Sept. 18, House concurred in Senate amendments.
A joint resolution designating September 22, 1986, as "American Business Women's Day".
PL 99-421 (S.J.Res.196), enacted 09/25/1986

PUBLIC LAW 99-421—SEPT. 25, 1986 
100 STAT. 961 
Public Law 99-421 
99th Congress 
Joint Resolution 
Designating September 22, 1986, as "American Business Women's Day". 
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[S.J. Res. 196] 
Whereas the American Business Women's Association is a national 
educational association that promotes professional and edu-
cational advancement for women; 
WhereEis the American Business Women's Association awarded 
$2,900,000 in scholarships to over six thousand women in 1984, 
and has awarded more than $18,000,000 in scholarships since 
1949; 
Whereas the American Business Women's Association has more 
than one hundred and ten thousand members and two thousand 
one hundred chapters throughout the United States and its 
territories; 
Whereas the American Business Women's Association encourages 
women to expand horizons, diversify skills, and set higher per-
sonal and career goals; and 
Whereas Congress recognizes the important contributions of Amer-
ican businesswomen to our Nation's continuing vitality: Now, 
therefore, be it 
Resolved by the Senate and House of Representatives of the United 
States of America in Congress assembled, 'That September 22,1986, is 
designated "American Business Women's Day". The President is 
authorized and requested to issue a proclamation calling upon the 
people of the United States to observe that day with appropriate 
ceremonies and activities. 
Approved September 25, 1986. 
LEGISLATIVE HISTORY—S.J. Res. 196: 
CONGRESSIONAL RECORD, Vol. 132 (1986): 
June 10, considered and passed Senate. 
Sept. 18, considered and passed House. 
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A joint resolution to designate the week of October 19, 1986, through October 26, 1986, "National Housing Week".
PL 99-419 (H.J.Res.692), enacted 09/25/1986

100 STAT. 954 
PUBLIC LAW 99-419—SEPT. 25, 1986 
Public Law 99-419 
99th Congress 
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Joint Resolution 
Sept. 25, 1986 
To designate the week of October 19, 1986, through October 26, 1986, "National 
[H.J. Res. 692] 
Housing Week". 
Whereas the Federal Government and the housing industry have 
worked together to enable a substantial majority of Americans to 
live in adequate housing; 
Whereas living in adequate housing strengthens the family and the 
community; 
Whereas, following every economic recession since World War II, 
the housing industry has helped the United States to achieve 
economic recovery by creating millions of jobs for the un-
employed, creating demand for goods and services, and generating 
billions of dollars in tax revenues; 
Whereas adequate housing is one of the basic needs of all individ-
uals, and providing for the availability of affordable housing is an 
important policy of the Federal Government and the governments 
of the States; and 
Whereas it is appropriate to reaffirm the historic national commit-
ment to providing for the availability of adequate housing and the 
opportunity to own a home, and to recognize the economic benefits 
resulting from the activities of the housing industry: Now, there-
fore, be it 
Resolved by the Senate and House of Representatives of the United 
States of America in Congress assembled. That the week of October 
19, 1986, through October 26, 1986, is designated "National Housing 
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 September 25, 1986. 
LEGISLATIVE HISTORY—H.J. Res. 692: 
CONGRESSIONAL RECORD, Vol. 132 (1986): 
Aug. 13, considered and passed House. 
Sept. 12, considered and passed Senate.