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A bill extending time limitations on certain projects.
PL 101-155 (S.750), enacted 11/15/1989

PUBLIC LAW 101-155—NOV. 15, 1989 
103 STAT. 935 
Public Law 101-155 
101st Congress 
An Act 
To extend the deadlines under the Federal Power Act applicable to the construction 
Nov. 15, 1989 
of a hydroelectric project in the State of Washington. 
[S. 750] 
Be it enacted by the Senate and House of Representatives of the 
United States of America in Congress assembled, 
SECTION 1. EXTENSION OF DEADLINE. 
Notwithstanding the time limitations of section 13 of the Federal 
Power Act, the Federal Energy Regulatory Commission, upon the 
request of the licensees for FERC Projects numbered 2833, 4204, 
4586, 4587, 4659, and 4660 (and after reasonable notice), is au-
thorized, in accordance with the good faith, due diligence and public 
interest requirements of such section 13 and the Commission's 
procedures under such section, to extend the time required for 
commencement of construction of each of such projects for up to a 
maximum of three consecutive two-year periods. This section shall 
Effective date. 
take effect with respect to each such project upon the expiration of 
the extension (issued by the Commission under such section 13) of 
the period required for commencement of construction of such 
project. 
Approved November 15, 1989. 
LEGISLATIVE HISTORY—S. 750 (H.R. 3021): 
HOUSE REPORTS: No. 101-318 accompanying H.R. 8021 (Comm. on Energy and 
Commerce). 
SENATE REPORTS: No. 101-34 (Comm. on Energy and Natural Resources). 
CONGRESSIONAL RECORD, Vol. 135 (1989): 
June 8, considered and passed Senate. 
Oct. 30, H.R. 3021 considered and passed House; proceedings vacated and S. 750, 
amended, passed in lieu. 
Nov. 3, Senate concurred in House amendments.
Making further continuing appropriations for the fiscal year 1990, and for other purposes.
PL 101-154 (H.J.Res.435), enacted 11/15/1989

103 STAT. 934 
PUBLIC LAW 101-154—NOV. 15, 1989 
Public Law 101-154 
101st Congress 
Joint Resolution 
Nov. 15, 1989 
Making further continuing appropriations for the fiscal year 1990, and for other 
[H.J. Res. 435] 
purposes. 
Resolved by the Senate and House of Representatives of the United 
States of America in Congress assembled, That section 102(c) of 
Ante, p. 640. 
Public Law 101-100, as amended by Public Law 101-130, is further 
amended by striking out "November 15, 1989" and inserting in lieu 
thereof "November 20,1989". 
Approved November 15, 1989. 
LEGISLATIVE HISTORY—H.J. Res. 435: 
CONGRESSIONAL RECORD, Vol. 135 (1989): 
Nov. 15, considered and passed House and Senate.
A joint resolution designating November 1989 as "An End to Hunger Education Month".
PL 101-151 (S.J.Res.198), enacted 11/14/1989

PUBLIC LAW 101-151—NOV. 14, 1989 
103 STAT. 931 
Public Law 101-151 
101st Congress 
Joint Resolution 
Designating November 1989 as "An End to Hunger Education Month". 
Whereas hunger affects the lives of 500,000,000 to 1,000,000,000 
people in the world and takes the lives of 13,000,000 to 18,000,000 
people annually, three-fourths of whom are children under the age 
of 5; 
Whereas while famines often gain widespread media attention and 
the subsequent response of the public, little attention is focused on 
the problem of chronic hunger; 
Whereas there is a need to promote continuing activities that 
increase education and heighten public awareness about the 
extent of hunger, its causes, and consequences; 
Whereas a society educated about the pervasiveness of hunger is 
equipped to respond to the needs of hungry people around the 
world; and 
Whereas schools and communities should conduct educational pro-
grams that lead to the development of viable methods for alleviat-
ing hunger: Now, therefore, be it 
Resolved by the Senate and House of Representatives of the United 
States of America in Congress assembled, That November 1989 is 
designated as "An End to Hunger Education Month", 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 
the month with appropriate ceremonies and activities. 
Approved November 14, 1989. 
LEGISLATIVE HISTORY—S.J. Res. 198: 
CONGRESSIONAL RECORD, Vol. 135 (1989): 
Oct. 27, considered and passed Senate. 
Oct. 31, considered and passed House. 
Nov. 14,1989 
[S.J. Res. 198]
To redesignate the Federal building, known as the Concord Building, located at 1919 Smith Street in Houston, Texas, as the "Mickey Leland Federal Building".
PL 101-152 (H.R.3318), enacted 11/15/1989

103 STAT. 932 
PUBLIC LAW 101-152—NOV. 15, 1989 
Public Law 101-152 
101st Congress 
An Act 
Nov. 15, 1989 
To redesignate the Federal building in Houston, Texas, known as the Concorde 
[H.R. 3318] 
Tower, as the "George Thomas 'Mickey' Leland Federal Building". 
Be it enacted by the Senate and House of Representatives of the 
United States of America in Congress assembled, 
SECTION 1. REDESIGNATION. 
The Federal building located at 1919 Smith Street in Houston, 
Texas, and known as the Concord Tower, shall be known and 
designated as the "George Thomas 'Mickey' Leland 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 "George 
Thomas 'Mickey' Leland Federal Building". 
Approved November 15, 1989. 
LEGISLATIVE HISTORY—H.R. 8318: 
HOUSE REPORTS: No. 101-319 (Comm. on Public Works and Transportation). 
CONGRESSIONAL RECORD, Vol. 135 (1989): 
Oct. 30, considered and passed House. 
Nov. 3, considered and passed Senate.
Designating November 5-11, 1989, as "National Women Veterans Recognition Week".
PL 101-153 (H.J.Res.35), enacted 11/15/1989

PUBLIC LAW 101-153—NOV. 15, 1989 
103 STAT. 933 
Public Law 101-153 
101st Congress 
Joint Resolution 
Designating November 5-11, 1989, as "National Women Veterans Recognition 
Nov. 15, 1989 
Week". 
[H.J. Res. 35] 
Whereas there are more than 1,200,000 women veterans in the 
Nation, representing 4.2 percent of the total veteran population; 
Whereas the number of women serving in the Armed Forces and the 
number of women veterans continue to increase; 
Whereas women veterans have contributed greatly to the Nation's 
security through honorable military service which in many cases 
involved great hardship and danger; 
Whereas the contributions and sacrifices of women veterans on 
behalf of the Nation deserve greater public recognition and appre-
ciation; 
Whereas the special needs of women veterans, especially in the area 
of health care, have often been overlooked or inadequately ad-
dressed by the Federal Government; 
Whereas this lack of attention to the special needs of women 
veterans has discouraged or prevented many women veterans 
from taking full advantage of the benefits and services to which 
they are entitled; and 
Whereas designating a week to recognize women veterans in 
November 1989 will help further important gains made by women 
veterans following National Women Veterans Recognition Week 
in November 1984, 1985, 1986, 1987, and 1988: Now, therefore, 
be it 
Resolved by the Senate and House of Representatives of the United 
States of America in Congress assembled, That November 5-11, 1989, 
is designated as "National Women Veterans Recognition Week", 
and the President is authorized and requested to issue a proclama-
tion calling upon the people of the United States to observe such 
week with appropriate programs, ceremonies, and activities. 
Approved November 15, 1989. 
LEGISLATIVE HISTORY—H.J. Res. 35: 
CONGRESSIONAL RECORD, Vol. 135 (1989): 
Oct. 31, considered and passed House. 
Nov. 3, considered and passed Senate.
A joint resolution designating November 12-18, 1989 as "National Glaucoma Awareness Week".
PL 101-150 (S.J.Res.194), enacted 11/13/1989

103 STAT. 930 
PUBLIC LAW 101-150—NOV. 13, 1989 
Public Law 101-150 
101st Congress 
Joint Resolution 
Nov. 13, 1989 
Designating November 12 through 18, 1989 as "National Glaucoma Awareness 
[S.J. Res. 194] 
Week". 
Whereas glaucoma is the second leading cause of blindness among 
individuals in the United States; 
Whereas glaucoma is the leading cause of blindness among black 
individuals in the United States; 
Whereas the risk of blindness from glaucoma significantly increases 
in older age groups; 
Whereas diabetes increcises the risk of developing glaucoma; 
WhereEis at least two million individuals in the United States have 
glaucoma and at least 50 per centum of the individuals with 
glaucoma are unaware of it; 
Whereas eighty thousand individuals in the United States are al-
ready blind from glaucoma and five million to ten million Ameri-
cans are believed to have undiagnosed and elevated intraocular 
presssure, often a silent symptom of glaucoma; 
Whereas early detection is critical to preventing blindness from 
glaucoma; and 
Whereas periodic comprehensive eye examinations are the best 
means of detecting glaucoma and the number of individuals that 
receive examinations could be increased through greater public 
understanding, awareness, and education: Now, therefore, be it 
Resolved by the Senate and House of Representatives of the United 
States of America in Congress assembled. That November 12 through 
18, 1989, is designated as "National Glaucoma Awareness 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 the week with appropriate ceremonies and activities. 
Approved November 18, 1989. 
LEGISLATIVE HISTORY—S.J. Res. 194: 
CONGRESSIONAL RECORD, Vol. 135 (1989): 
Oct. 20, considered and passed Senate. 
Oct. 31, considered and passed House.
Designating October 25, 1989, as "National Arab-American Day".
PL 101-142 (H.J.Res.241), enacted 11/08/1989

PUBLIC LAW 101-142—NOV. 8, 1989 
103 STAT. 837 
Public Law 101-142 
101st Congress 
Joint Resolution 
Designating October 25, 1989, as "National Arab-American Day". 
Whereas the rich history and tradition of Arab culture has contrib-
uted to western civilization in many fields, including science, 
medicine, geography, and architecture; 
Whereas the contributions made by Arab culture transcend geo-
graphic, political, and religious classification; 
Whereas Arab-Americans have made, and continue to make, impor-
tant contributions to the economic prosperity and cultural life of 
our Nation since October 1854, when the first recorded Arab 
immigrant arrived in the United States; 
Whereas the term "Arab" represents a people who are followers of 
the 3 great monotheistic religions and are bound by the common 
language of Arabic; 
Whereas Arabs are of one origin, but are citizens of many countries; 
Whereas Arab-Americans have worked hard since their arrival and 
have been productive United States citizens; and 
Whereas the people of the United States should always remember 
that there are almost 3,000,000 Arab-Americans who are a part of 
the mosaic of cultures 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 October 25, 
1989, is designated as "National Arab-American Day". The Presi-
dent is authorized and requested to issue a proclamation calling on 
the people of the United States to recognize this day by becoming 
aware of the rich cultural traditions of Arab-Americans and by 
participating in appropriate ceremonies and activities. 
Approved November 8, 1989. 
LEGISLATIVE HISTORY—H.J. Res. 241: 
CONGRESSIONAL RECORD, Vol. 135 (1989): 
Oct. 24, considered and passed House. 
Oct. 25, considered and passed Senate. 
Nov. 8, 1989 
[H.J. Res. 241]
A joint resolution to designate November 11, 1989, as "Washington Centennial Day".
PL 101-146 (S.J.Res.209), enacted 11/09/1989

103 STAT. 876 
PUBLIC LAW 101-146—NOV. 9, 1989 
Public Law 101-146 
101st Congress 
Joint Resolution 
Nov. 9.1989 
[S.J. Res. 209] 
To designate November 11, 1989 as "Washington Centennial Day". 
Whereas on November 11, 1889, at 5 o'clock and twenty-seven 
minutes, President Benjamin Harrison signed a proclamation 
declaring Washington a State; 
Whereas Washington is known as the Evergreen State; 
Whereas Washington State has become a national leader in avia-
tion, computer software, education, health care, commerce, and 
trade; 
Whereas Washington State's beautiful mountains, trees, waters, and 
fields are appreciated and preserved; and 
Whereas on November 11,1989, Washington State will see the dawn 
of a new century: Now, therefore, be it 
Resolved by the Senate and House of Representatives of the United 
States of America in Congress assembled, That November 11,1989, is 
designated as "Washington Centennial Day", and the President is 
authorized and requested to issue a proclamation acknowledging the 
economic, social, and historic contributions of the people of 
Washington to the United States of America over the past century. 
Approved November 9,1989. 
LEGISLATIVE HISTORY—S.J. Res. 209: 
CONGRESSIONAL RECORD, Vol. 135 (1989): 
Sept. 29, considered and passed Senate. 
Oct. 31, considered and passed House.
A joint resolution to designate November 1989 as "National Diabetes Month".
PL 101-145 (S.J.Res.131), enacted 11/09/1989

PUBLIC LAW 101-145—NOV. 9, 1989 
103 STAT. 875 
Public Law 101-145 
• 
101st Congress 
Joint Resolution 
To designate November 1989 as "National Diabetes Month". 
Nov. 9, 1989 
[S.J. Res. 131] 
Whereas diabetes is a leading cause of death by disease in the 
United States; 
Whereas diabetes affects over eleven million Americans, of whom 
almost six million are not aware of their illness; 
Whereas diabetes costs the Nation $20,400,000,000 annually in 
health care costs, disability payments, and increased mortality 
due to diabetes; 
Whereas up to 85 per centum of all C£ises of noninsulin dependent 
diabetes may be prevented through greater public understanding, 
awareness, and education; 
Whereas diabetes is particularly prevalent among black Americans, 
Hispanic Americans, Native Americans, and women; and 
Whereas diabetes is a leading cause of new blindness, kidney dis-
ease, heart disease, strokes, birth defects, and foot and leg 
amputations, all of which can be reduced by better public under-
standing and awareness of diabetes: 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 Novem-
ber 1989 is designated as "National Diabetes Month". The President 
is authorized and requested to issue a proclamation calling upon the 
people of the United States to observe that month with appropriate 
ceremonies and activities. 
Approved November 9,1989. 
LEGISLATIVE HISTORY—S.J. Res. 131: 
CONGRESSIONAL RECORD, Vol. 135 (1989): 
Oct. 27, considered and passed Senate. 
Oct. 31, considered and passed House.
A joint resolution to designate November 8, 1989, as "Montana Centennial Day".
PL 101-141 (S.J.Res.19), enacted 11/08/1989

103 STAT. 836 
PUBLIC LAW 101-141—NOV. 8, 1989 
Public Law 101-141 
101st Congress 
Joint Resolution 
Nov. 8, 1989 
[S.J. Res. 19] 
To designate November 8, 1989, as "Montana Centennial Day". 
Whereas for a century the people of Montana have made substantial 
contributions to the economic and social well-being of the United 
States of America; 
Whereas the State of Montana, known as "Big Sky Country", with 
wide vistas and scenic mountains, is a State of incomparable 
beauty; and 
Whereas the history of Montana is forever intertwined with the 
history of westward expansion in the United States of America: 
Now, therefore, be it 
Resolved by the Senate and House of Representatives 
of the 
United States of America in Congress assembled, That November 8, 
1989, is designated as "Montana Centennial Day", and the President 
is authorized and requested to issue a proclamation acknowledging 
the economic, social, and historic contributions of the people of 
Montana to the United States of America over the past century. 
Approved November 8, 1989. 
LEGISLATIVE HISTORY—S.J. Res. 19: 
CONGRESSIONAL RECORD, Vol. 135 (1989): 
June 22, considered and passed Senate. 
Nov. 7, considered and passed House.
To designate May 25, 1989, as "National Tap Dance Day".
PL 101-143 (H.J.Res.131), enacted 11/08/1989

103 STAT. 838 
PUBLIC LAW 101-143—NOV. 8, 1989 
Public Law 101-143 
101st Congress 
Joint Resolution 
Nov. 8, 1989 
TQ designate May 25, 1989, as "National Tap Dance Day". 
[H.J. Res. 131] 
Whereas the multifaceted art form of tap dancing is a manifestation 
of the cultural heritage of our Nation, reflecting the fusion of 
African and European cultures into an exemplification of the 
American spirit, that should be, through documentation, and 
archival and performance support, transmitted to succeeding 
generations; 
Whereas tap dancing has had a historic and continuing influence on 
other genres of American art, including music, vaudeville, Broad-
way musical theater, and film, as well as other dance forms; 
Whereas tap dancing is perceived by the world as a uniquely 
American art form; 
Whereas tap dancing is a joyful and powerful aesthetic force provid-
ing a source of enjoyment and an outlet for creativity and self-
expression for Americans on both the professional and amateur 
level; 
Whereas it is in the best interest of the people of our Nation to 
preserve, promote, and celebrate this uniquely American art form; 
Whereas Bill "Bojangles" Robinson made an outstanding contribu-
tion to the art of tap dancing on both stage and film through the 
unification of diverse stylistic and racial elements; and 
Whereas May 25, as the anniversary of the birth of Bill "Bojangles" 
Robinson, is an appropriate day on which to refocus the attention 
of the Nation on American tap dancing: Now, therefore, be it 
Resolved by the Senate and House of Representatives of the United 
States of America in Congress assembled, That May 25, 1989, is 
designated "National Tap Dance Day". The President is authorized 
and requested to issue a proclamation calling upon the people of the 
United States to observe such a day with appropriate ceremonies 
and activities. 
Approved November 8, 1989. 
LEGISLATIVE fflSTORY—H.J. Res. 131 (S.J. Res. 53): 
CONGRESSIONAL RECORD, Vol. 135 (1989): 
May 25, considered and passed House. 
Oct. 27, considered and passed Senate.
A joint resolution designating November 17, 1989, as "National Philanthropy Day".
PL 101-138 (S.J.Res.86), enacted 11/03/1989

PUBLIC LAW 101-138—NOV. 3, 1989 
103 STAT. 827 
Public Law 101-138 
101st Congress 
Joint Resolution 
Designating November 17, 1989, as "National Philanthropy Day". 
Nov. 3, 1989 
[S.J. Res. 86] 
Whereas there are more than 800,000 nonprofit philanthropic 
organizations in the United States; 
Whereas such organizations employ more than 10,000,000 individ-
uals, including 4,500,000 volunteers; 
Where£is the people of the United States contributed approximately 
$94,000,000,000 in 1987 to support such organizations; 
Whereas philanthropic organizations are responsible for enhancing 
the quality of life of people throughout this Nation and the world; 
Whereas the people of this Nation owe a great debt to the schools, 
churches, museums, art and music centers, youth groups, hos-
pitals, research institutions, and community service organizations, 
and to the institutions and organizations which aid and comfort 
disadvantaged, sick or elderly individuals; and 
Whereas the people of the United States should demonstrate grati-
tude and support for philanthropic organizations and for the 
efforts, skills and resources of individuals who carry out the 
missions of such organizations: Now, therefore, be it 
Resolved by the Senate and House of Representatives of the United 
States of America in Congress assembled. That November 17, 1989, 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 November 3, 1989, 
LEGISLATIVE HISTORY—S.J. Res. 86: 
CONGRESSIONAL RECX)RD, Vol. 135 (1989): 
Sept. 21, considered and pa^ed Senate. 
Oct. 24, considered and passed House.
Flag Protection Act of 1989
PL 101-131 (H.R.2978), enacted 10/28/1989

PUBLIC LAW 101-131—OCT. 28, 1989 
103 STAT. 777 
Public Law 101-131 
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101st Congress 
An Act 
To amend section 700 of title 18, United States Code, to protect the physical integrity 
Oct. 28, 1989 
of the 
flag. 
[H.R. 2978] 
Be it enacted 
by the Senate 
and House of Representatives 
of the 
United States of America 
in Congress assembled, 
Flag Protection 
Act of 1989. 
SECTION 1. SHORT TITLE. 
18 USC 700 note. 
This Act may be cited as the "Flag Protection Act of 1989". 
SEC. 2. CRIMINAL PENALTIES WITH RESPECT TO THE PHYSICAL INTEG-
RITY OF THE UNITED STATES FLAG. 
(a) I N GENERAL.—Subsection (a) of section 700 of title 18, United 
States Code, is amended to read as follows: 
"(a)(1) Whoever knowingly mutilates, defaces, physically defiles, 
burns, maintains on the floor or ground, or tramples upon any flag 
of the United States shall be fined under this title or imprisoned for 
not more than one year, or both. 
"(2) This subsection does not prohibit any conduct consisting of 
the disposal of a flag when it has become worn or soiled.". 
(b) DEFINITION.—Section 700(b) of title 18, United States Code, is 
amended to read as follows: 
"(b) As used in this section, the term 'flag of the United States' 
means any flag of the United States, or any part thereof, made of 
any substance, of any size, in a form that is commonly displayed.". 
SEC. 3. EXPEDITED REVIEW OF CONSTITUTIONAL ISSUES. 
Section 700 of title 18, United States Code, is amended by adding 
at the end the following: 
"(d)(1) An appeal may be taken directly to the Supreme Court of 
the United States from any interlocutory or final judgment, decree, 
or order issued by a United States district court ruling upon the 
constitutionality of subsection (a). 
"(2) The Supreme Court shall, if it has not previously ruled on the 
question, accept jurisdiction over the appeal and advance on the 
docket and expedite to the greatest extent possible.". 
[Note by the Office of the Federal Register: The foregoing Act, having been 
presented to the President of the United States on Monday, October 16, 1989, and not 
having been returned by him to the House of Congress in which it originated within 
the time prescribed by the Constitution of the United States, has become law without 
his signature on October 28, 1989.] 
LEGISLATIVE HISTORY—H.R. 2978 (S. 607) (S. 1338): 
HOUSE REPORTS: No. 101-231 (Comm. on the Judiciary). 
SENATE REPORTS: No. 101-152 accompanying S. 1338 (Comm. on the Judiciary). 
CONGRESSIONAL RECORD, Vol. 135 (1989): 
Mar. 16, S. 607 considered and passed Senate. 
Sept. 12, H.R. 2978 considered and passed House. 
Oct. 4, 5, considered and p£issed Senate, amended. 
Oct. 12, House concurred in Senate amendments. 
WEEKLY COMPILATION OF PRESIDENTIAL DOCUMENTS, Vol. 25 (1989): 
Oct. 26, Presidential statement.
To designate the United States Court of Appeals Building at 56 Forsyth Street in Atlanta, Georgia, as the "Elbert P. Tuttle Court of Appeals Building".
PL 101-132 (H.R.801), enacted 10/30/1989

103 STAT. 778 
PUBLIC LAW 101-132—OCT. 30, 1989 
Public Law 101-182 
. 
101st Congress 
An Act 
To designate the United States Court of Appeals Building at 56 Forsyth Street in 
Oct. 30, 1989 
Atlanta, Georgia, as the "Elbert P. Tuttle United States Court of Appeals 
[H.R. 801] 
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 Court of Appeals Building at 56 Forsyth Street 
in Atlanta, Georgia, shall be known and designated as the "Elbert P. 
Tuttle United States Court of Appeals Building". 
SEC. 2. LEGAL REFERENCES. 
Any reference in any law, regulation, document, record, map, or 
other paper of the United States to the building referred to in 
section 1 is deemed to be a reference to the "Elbert P. Tuttle United 
States Court of Appeals Building". 
Approved October 30, 1989.