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A joint resolution to designate the week of August 25, 1985, through August 31, 1985, as "National CPR Awareness Week".
PL 99-126 (S.J.Res.175), enacted 10/18/1985

99 STAT. 520 
PUBLIC LAW 99-126—OCT. 18, 1985 
Public Law 99-126 
99th Congress 
Joint Resolution 
Oct. 18, 1985 
To designate the week of October 20, 1985, through October 26, 1985, as "National 
[S.J. Res. 175] 
CPR Awareness Week". 
Whereas heart attacks are the leading cause of death in the United 
States; 
Whereas as many as 1,500,000 Americans may be stricken by a 
heart attack during 1985; 
Whereas cardio-pulmonary resuscitation, commonly referred to as 
CPR, is a first aid procedure which significantly reduces the 
incidence of sudden death due to a heart attack; and 
Whereas the death rate due to heart attacks would be reduced if 
more Americans received training in CPR: Now, therefore, be it 
Resolved by the Senate and House of Representatives of the United 
States of America in Congress assembled, That the week of October 
20, 1985, through October 26, 1985, is designated as "National CPR 
Awareness Week", and the President is authorized and requested to 
issue a proclamation calling upon the people of the United States to 
observe such week with appropriate programs and activities. 
Approved October 18, 1985. 
LEGISLATIVE HISTORY—S.J. Res. 175: 
CONGRESSIONAL RECORD, Vol. 131 (1985): 
Sept. 19, considered and passed Senate. 
Oct. 9, considered and passed House.
A joint resolution to designate the week of October 6, 1985 through October 13, 1985 as "National Housing Week".
PL 99-124 (S.J.Res.197), enacted 10/16/1985

99 STAT. 518 
PUBLIC LAW 99-124—Oct. 16, 1985 
Public Law 99-124 
99th Congress 
Joint Resolution 
Oct. 16, 1985 
To designate the week of October 6, 1985 through October 13, 1985 as "National 
[S.J. Res. 197] 
Housing Week". 
Whereas the combined commitment of the Federal Government 
with the strength and ingenuity of private enterprise has brought 
decent housing to an overwhelming majority of all Americans; 
Whereas the opportunity to own a home and live on decent housing 
strengthens the family, the community, and the Nation, giving 
individual Americans a stake in the local community and stimu-
lating political involvement; 
Whereas the housing industry has led the Nation to economic 
recovery following every recession since World War II by creating 
millions of productive jobs for the unemployed, generating billions 
of dollars worth of tax revenue, and creating demand for goods 
and services; 
Whereas shelter is one of the basic needs for all individuals, and the 
production of affordable housing is an important concern at all 
levels of government; and 
Whereas it is appropriate to reaffirm the national historical commit-
ment to housing and homeownership and to recognize the eco-
nomic opportunities created by the present housing recovery: 
Now, therefore, be it 
Resolved by the Senate and House of Representatives of the United 
States of America in Congress assembled. That the week of Octo-
ber 6, 1985, through October 13, 1985, is designated as "National 
Housing Week", and the President 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 October 16, 1985. 
LEGISLATIVE HISTORY—S.J. Res. 197:, 
CONGRESSIONAL RECORD, Vol. 131 (1985): 
Sept. 19, considered and passed Senate. 
Oct. 9, considered and passed House.
A joint resolution to provide for the designation of the week of October 6 through October 12, 1985, as "Myasthenia Gravis Awareness Week".
PL 99-123 (S.J.Res.183), enacted 10/16/1985

PUBLIC LAW 99-123—OCT. 16, 1985 
99 STAT. 517 
Public Law 99-123 
99th Congress 
Joint Resolution 
To provide for the designation of the week of October 6 through October 12, 1985, as 
Oct. 16, 1985 
LEGISLATIVE HISTORY—S.J. Res. 183: 
CONGRESSIONAL RECORD, Vol. 131 (1985): 
Aug. 1, considered and passed Senate. 
Oct. 9, considered and passed House. 
"Myasthenia Gravis Awareness Week". 
[S.J. Res. 183] 
Whereas the incidence and prevalence of myasthenia gravis present 
a significant health problem in the United States; 
Whereas myasthenia gravis is a severe neuromuscular disorder, 
characterized by weakness of the voluntary muscles of the body; 
Whereas an estimated one hundred thousand to two hundred thou-
sand diagnosed, and over one hundred thousand undiagnosed, 
Americans of both sexes, and all races and ages, are afflicted with 
the disease; 
Whereas the Nation faces a continuing need to support innovative 
research into the causes, treatment, and cure of myasthenia 
gravis; and 
Whereas it is appropriate to focus the Nation's attention upon the 
problem of myasthenia gravis: Now, therefore, be it 
Resolved by the Senate and House of Representatives of the United 
States of America in Congress assembled, That the week of October 6 
through October 12, 1985, is designated as "Myasthenia Gravis 
Awareness Week" and the President of the United States is au-
thorized and requested to issue a proclamation calling upon all 
government agencies and the people of the United States to observe 
the week with appropriate programs, ceremonies, and activities. 
Approved October 16, 1985.
A joint resolution reaffirming our historic solidarity with the people of Mexico following the devastating earthquake of September 19, 1985.
PL 99-116 (H.J.Res.394), enacted 10/04/1985

99 STAT. 490 
PUBLIC LAW 99-116—OCT. 4, 1985 
Public Law 99-116 
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99th Congress 
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Joint Resolution 
Oct. 4, 1985 
Reaffirming our historic solidarity with the people of Mexico following the 
[H.J. Res. 394] 
devastating earthquake of September 19, 1985. 
Whereas on September 19, 1985, Mexico suffered a devastating 
earthquake resulting in heavy loss of life and injuries to many of 
its citizens; 
Whereas the United States is both Mexico's neighbor and friend; 
and 
Whereas bonds of family, friendship, and mutual esteem link the 
peoples of our two nations: Now, therefore, be it 
Resolved by the Senate and House of Representatives of the United 
States of America in Congress assembled. That the Government of 
the United States, on behalf of the citizens of the United States, 
extends to the people and Government of Mexico our most profound 
sympathies in this time of tragedy. 
Disaster 
SEC. 2. The President should provide all appropriate relief and 
assistance. 
rehabilitation assistance to help prevent further loss of life, alleviate 
suffering, and safeguard the public health in Mexico. 
SEC. 3. The United States, in consultation with the Government of 
Mexico, is prepared to cooperate with Mexico in long term efforts to 
recover from the effects of the earthquake. 
Approved October 4, 1985. 
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LEGISLATIVE HISTORY—H.J. Res. 394: 
CONGRESSIONAL RECORD, Vol. 131 (1985): 
Sept. 20, considered and passed House and Senate. 
WEEKLY COMPILATION OF PRESIDENTIAL DOCUMENTS, Vol. 21, No. 41 (1985): 
Oct. 4, Presidential statement.
A joint resolution to designate the month of October 1985 as "National Spina Bifida Month".
PL 99-113 (S.J.Res.111), enacted 10/01/1985

PUBLIC LAW 99-113—OCT. 1, 1985 
99 STAT. 487 
Public Law 99-113 
99th Congress 
Joint Resolution 
Oct. 1, 1985 
To designate the month of October 1985 as "National Spina Bifida Month . 
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Whereas spina bifida is a birth defect in the spinal column which 
occurs in one of every one thousand births in the United States; 
Whereas spina bifida is the most common crippler of newborns, 
resulting when one or more bones in the back (vertebrae) fail to 
close completely during prenatal development; 
Whereas while the cause of spina bifida is not known, it appears to 
be the result of multiple environmental and genetic factors; 
Whereas although most of the March of Dimes and Easter Seal 
poster children have spina bifida, many people have not heard of 
the defect; 
Whereas only a few cities in the United States have proper care 
centers and speci£ilized professionals that can provide the most 
effective, aggressive treatment for children and adults with spina 
bifida; and 
Whereas an increase in the national awareness of the problem of 
spina bifida may stimulate the interest and concern of the Amer-
ican people, which may lead, in turn, to increased research and 
eventually to the discovery of a cure for spina bifida: Now, there-
fore, be it 
Resolved by the Senate and House of Representatives of the United 
States of America in Congress assembled. That the month of October 
1985 is designated "National Spina Bifida Month" and 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 October 1, 1985. 
LEGISLATIVE HISTORY—S.J. Res. Ill: 
CONGRESSIONAL RECORD, Vol. 131 (1985): 
June 21, considered and passed Senate. 
Sept. 19, considered and passed House.
A joint resolution to designate October 1985 as "Learning Disabilities Awareness Month".
PL 99-115 (H.J.Res.287), enacted 10/04/1985

PUBLIC LAW 99-115—OCT. 4, 1985 
99 STAT. 489 
Public Law 99-115 
99th Congress 
Joint Resolution 
To designate October 1985 as "Learning Disabilities Awareness Month". 
Whereas millions of Americans suffer from 1 or more learning 
disabilities; 
Whereas it is estimated that 10,000,000 American children have 
been diagnosed as suffering from learning disabilities; 
Whereas most learning-disabled persons are of normal or above 
normal intelligence but cannot learn to read and write in the 
conventional manner; 
Whereas it is important for parents, educators, physicians, and 
learning-disabled persons to be aware of the nature of learning 
disabilities and the resources available to help learning-disabled 
persons; 
Whereas early diagnosis and treatment of learning-disabled chil-
dren gives such children a better chance for a happy and produc-
tive adult life; 
Whereas the courage necessary for learning-disabled persons to 
meet their special challenges should be recognized; 
Whereas hundreds of national and local support groups for learning-
disabled persons, parents of learning-disabled children, and 
professionals who work with learning-disabled persons have made 
important contributions to the treatment of learning disabilities; 
Whereas research and study have contributed to public knowledge 
about learning disabilities, but much remains to be learned; and 
Whereas public awareness of and concern about learning disabilities 
may encourage the establishment of the programs necessary to 
promote early diagnosis and treatment of learning disabilities and 
to help learning-disabled persons and their families cope with 
their learning disabilities: Now, therefore, be it 
Resolved by the Senate and House of Representatives 
of the 
United States of America in Congress assembled, That October 1985 
hereby is designated "Learning Disabilities Awareness Month", and 
the President of the United States is authorized and requested to 
issue a proclamation calling upon all public officials and the people 
of the United States to observe such month with appropriate pro-
grams, ceremonies, and activities. 
Approved October 4, 1985. 
LEGISLATIVE HISTORY—H.J. Res. 287 (S.J. Res. 191): 
CONGRESSIONAL RECORD, Vol. 131 (1985): 
Sept. 19, considered and passed House. 
Sept. 23, considered and passed Senate. 
Oct. 4, 1985 
[H.J. Res. 287]
A bill to provide that the authority to establish and administer flexible and compressed work schedules for Federal Government employees be extended through November 14, 1985.
PL 99-109 (H.R.3414), enacted 09/30/1985

99 STAT. 482 
PUBLIC LAW 99-109—SEPT. 30, 1985 
Public Law 99-109 
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99th Congress 
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An Act 
Sent 30 1985 
'^° provide that the authority to establish and administer flexible and compressed 
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work schedules for Federal Government employees be extended through October 
[H.R. 3414] 
31^ 1985 
Be it enacted by the Senate and House of Representatives of the 
United States of America in Congress assembled, That section 5 of 
the Federal Employees Flexible and Compressed Work Schedules 
Act of 1982 (5 U.S.C. 6101 note) is amended to read as follows: 
"SEC. 5. The amendments made by this Act shall not be in effect 
after October 31,1985.". 
Approved September 30, 1985. 
LEGISLATIVE HISTORY—H.R. 3414 (S. 1455): 
CONGRESSIONAL RECORD, Vol. 131 (1985): 
Sept. 26, considered and passed House and Senate.
A bill to extend temporarily certain provisions of law.
PL 99-114 (H.R.3454), enacted 10/01/1985

99 STAT. 488 
PUBLIC LAW 99-114—OCT. 1, 1985 
Oct. 1, 1985 
[H.R. 3454] 
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Food stamps. 
Cotton. 
Food stamps. 
Public Law 99-114 
99th Congress 
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An Act 
To extend temporarily certain provisions of law. 
Be it enacted by the Senate and House of Representatives of the 
United States of America in Congress assembled, That section 
201(dXl)(B) of the Agricultural Act of 1949 (7 U.S.C. 1466(dXl)(B)) is 
amended by striking out "September 30, 1985" and inserting in lieu 
thereof "November 15,1985". 
SEC. 2. Effective for the period beginning October 1, 1985, and 
ending November 15,1985, section 19(a)(1)(A) of the Food Stamp Act 
of 1977 (7 U.S.C. 2028(a)(1)(A)) is amended by striking out "noncash". 
SEC 3. Section 103(h) of the Agricultural Act of 1949 (7 U.S.C. 
1444(h)) is amended by— 
(1) inserting ", or within 10 days after the loan level for the 
related crop of upland cotton is announced, whichever is later," 
after "effective" in the last sentence of paragraph (2); and 
(2) in paragraph (4)— 
(A) inserting "and announce" after "establish" in the 
first sentence; and 
(B) striking out the second sentence. 
Sec. 4. The last sentence of 17(b)(1) of the Food Stamp Act of 1977 
(7 U.S.C. 2026(b)(1)) is amended by striking out "until October 1, 
1985" and inserting in lieu thereof "through November 15, 1985". 
Approved October 1, 1985. 
LEGISLATIVE HISTORY—H.R. 3454: 
CONGRESSIONAL RECORD, Vol. 131 (1985): 
Sept. 30, considered and passed House and Senate.
A joint resolution recognizing the accomplishments over the past 50 years resulting from the passage of the Historic Sites Act of 1935, one of this Nation's landmark preservation laws.
PL 99-110 (H.J.Res.299), enacted 10/01/1985

PUBLIC LAW 99-110—OCT. 1, 1985 
99 STAT. 483 
Public Law 99-110 
99th Congress 
Joint Resolution 
Recognizing the accomplishments over the past 50 years resulting from the passage of 
Oct. 1, 1985 
the Historic Sites Act of 1935, one of this Nation's landmark preservation laws. 
[H.J. Res. 299] 
Whereas the Act popularly known as the Historic Sites Act, enacted 
in 1935, for the first time stated that the national policy on 16 use 461-467. 
historic preservation is "to preserve for public use historic sites, 
buildings and objects of national significance for the inspiration 
and benefit of the people of the United States"; 
Whereas the Historic Sites Act gave rise to a national Historic Sites 
Survey, which identified hundreds of sites that are important to 
understanding and commemorating the history of the United 
States; 
Whereas based on the results of that nationwide survey and continu-
ing investigations of historical properties, the National Historic 
Landmarks Program and the National Register of Historic Places 
were begun to identify sites of National, State, and local historical 
significance; 
Whereas the Act fostered the documentation of unique examples of 
American architecture and engineering by the Historic American 
Buildings Survey and the Historic American Engineering Record; 
and 
Whereas it would be appropriate and in the public interest to mark 
the 50th anniversary of the enactment of the Historic Sites Act 
and the preservation of our National heritage that continues as a 
result of that landmark legislation: Now, therefore, be it 
Resolved by the Senate and House of Representatives of the United 
States of America in Congress assembled, That the Act entitled "An 
Cultural 
Act to provide for the preservation of historic American sites, 
programs. 
buildings, objects, and antiquities of national significance, and for 
other purposes" (approved August 21, 1935; 49 Stat. 666) is hereby le use 461-467. 
recognized for its substantial contributions over the past 50 years to 
the identification and protection of the Nation's cultural heritage. 
Approved October 1, 1985. 
LEGISLATIVE HISTORY—H.J. Res. 299: 
HOUSE REPORT No. 99-233 (Comm. on Interior and Insular Affairs). 
CONGRESSIONAL RECORD, Vol. 131 (1985): 
July 29, considered and passed House. 
Sept. 12, considered and passed Senate.
Emergency Extension Act of 1985
PL 99-107 (H.R.3452), enacted 09/30/1985

PUBLIC LAW 99-107—SEPT. 30, 1985 
99 STAT. 479 
Public Law 99-107 
99th Congress 
An Act 
Sept. 30, 1985 
[H.R. 3452] 
Emergency 
Extension Act of 
1985. 
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note. 
To extend for 45 days the application of tobacco excise taxes, trade adjustment 
assistance, certain medicare reimbursement provisions, and borrowing authority 
under the railroad unemployment insurance 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 "Emergency Extension Act of 1985". 
SEC. 2. 45-DAY EXTENSION OF INCREASE IN TAX ON CIGARETTES. 
Subsection (c) of section 283 of the Tax Equity and Fiscal Respon-
sibiHty Act of 1982 (relating to increase in tax on cigarettes) is 
amended by striking out "October 1, 1985" and inserting in lieu 
thereof "November 15,1985". 
SEC. 3. 45-DAY EXTENSION OF TRADE ADJUSTMENT ASSISTANCE PRO-
GRAM. 
Section 285 of the Trade Act of 1974 (19 U.S.C. note preceding 
section 2271) is amended by striking out "September 30, 1985" and 
inserting in lieu thereof "November 14,1985". 
SEC. 4. 45-DAY EXTENSION OF BORROWING AUTHORITY UNDER THE 
RAILROAD UNEMPLOYMENT INSURANCE ACT. 
Section 10(d) of the Railroad Unemployment Insurance Act is 
amended by striking out "September 30,1985" each place it appears 
and inserting in lieu thereof "November 14,1985". 
SEC. 5. 45-DAY EXTENSION OF MEDICARE HOSPITAL AND PHYSICIAN 
PAYMENT PROVISIONS. 
(a) MAINTAINING EXISTING HOSPITAL PAYMENT RATES.—Notwith-
standing any other provision of law, the amount of pa5mient under 
section 1886 of the Social Security Act for inpatient hospital services 42 use I395ww. 
for discharges occurring (and cost reporting periods beginning) 
during the extension period (as defined in subsection (c)) shall be 
determined on the same basis as the amount of payment for such 
services for a discharge occurring on (or the cost reporting period 
beginning immediately on or before) September 30,1985. 
(b) MAINTAINING EXISTING PAYMENT RATES FOR PHYSICIANS' SERV-
ICES.—Notwithstanding any other provision of law, the amount of 
payment under part B of title XVIII of the Social Security Act for 42 use I395j. 
physicians' services which are furnished during the extension period 
(as defined in subsection (c)) shall be determined on the same basis 
as the amount of payment for such services furnished on September 
30, 1985, and the 15-month period, referred to in section 1842(jXl) of 
such Act, shall be deemed to include the extension period. 
98 Stat. 1071. 
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99 STAT. 480 
PUBLIC LAW 99-107—SEPT. 30, 1985 
(c) EXTENSION PERIOD DEFINED.—For purposes of this section, the 
term "extension period" means the period beginning on October 1, 
1985, and ending on November 14,1985. 
Approved September 30, 1985. 
LEGISLATIVE HISTORY—H.R. 3452: 
CONGRESSIONAL RECORD, Vol. 131 (1985): 
Sept. 30, considered and passed House and Senate.
A joint resolution to recognize both Peace Corps volunteers and Peace Corps on the agency's 25th anniversary, 1985-1986.
PL 99-111 (H.J.Res.305), enacted 10/01/1985

99 STAT. 484 
PUBLIC LAW 99-111—OCT. 1, 1985 
Public Law 99-111 
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99th Congress 
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Joint Resolution 
Oct. 1, 1985 
To recognize both Peace Corps volunteers and the Peace Corps on the Agency's 
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twenty-fifth anniversary, 1985-86. 
Whereas the United States Peace Corps is beginning its twenty-fifth 
year of providing volunteers to serve in countries of the develop-
ing world in helping people help themselves in their reach for a 
better life; 
Where£is over one hundred and twenty thousand Americans have 
served in the Peace Corps in over ninety countries around the 
world in programs that have significantly added to bridges of 
understanding between the people of the United States and the 
peoples of the countries it has been privileged to serve; 
Whereas Peace Corps volunteers have returned to their commu-
nities enriched by the experience, more knowledgeable of the 
world and the challenges of building a lasting peace; 
Whereas Peace Corps volunteers continue to maintain open chan-
nels of communication with their friends in the country where 
they served, thereby continuing to build solid commitments of 
understanding; and 
Whereas the response of Americans to Peace Corps' call for service 
in seeking long-term solutions to the complex human problems of 
hunger, poverty, illiteracy, and disegise continue to exceed its 
recruitment requirements: Now, therefore, be it 
Resolved by the Senate and House of Representatives of the United 
States of America in Congress assembled, That the period October 1, 
1985, through September 30,1986, shall be the official time set aside 
to reflect on the achievements of the Peace Corps during its twenty-
five years, as well as to consider innovative ways that the talents 
and expertise of its volunteers and other bilateral volunteer pro-
grams might be used in the future; the President is authorized and 
requested to issue a proclamation setting forth October 1, 1985, 
through September 30, 1986, as a period of time to honor Peace 
Corps volunteers past and present, and reaffirm our Nation's 
commitment to helping people in the developing world help 
themselves. 
Approved October 1, 1985. 
LEGISLATIVE HISTORY—H.J. Res. 305: 
CONGRESSIONAL RECORD, Vol. 131 (1985): 
July 24, considered and passed House. 
Sept. 19, considered and passed Senate.
An original bill to approve the Interstate Cost Estimate and Interstate Substitute Cost Estimate.
PL 99-104 (S.1514), enacted 09/30/1985

99 STAT. 474 
PUBLIC LAW 99-104—SEPT. 30, 1985 
Public Law 99-104 
99th Congress 
An Act 
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To approve the Interstate C!ost Estimate and Interstate Substitute C!ost Estimate. 
Be it enacted by the Senate and House of Representatives of the 
Highways. 
United States of America in Congress assembled, 
APPROVAL OF INTERSTATE COST ESTIMATE FOR FISCAL YEAR 1987 
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SECTION 1. The Secretary of Transportation shall apportion for the 
fiscal year ending September 30, 1987, the sums authorized to be 
appropriated for such period by section lOSO?) of the Federal-Aid 
23 use 101 note. Highway Act of 1956, as amended, for expenditure on the National 
System of Interstate and Defense Highways using the apportion-
ment factors contained in revised table 5 of the Committee Print 
Numbered 99-68 of the Committee on Environment and Public 
Works of the Senate. 
APPROVAL OF INTERSTATE SUBSTITUTE COST ESTIMATE FOR FISCAL YEAR 
1986 
SEC. 2. The Secretary of Transportation shall apportion for the 
fiscal year ending September 30, 1986, the sums to be apportioned 
for such year under section 103(e)(4) of title 23, United States Code, 
for expenditure on substitute highway and transit projects, using 
the apportionment factors contained in the Committee Print Num-
bered 99-69 of the Committee on Environment and Public Works 
and the Committee on Banking, Housing, and Urban Affairs of the 
Senate. 
Approved September 30, 1985. 
LEGISLATIVE HISTORY—S. 1514 (S.J. Res. 44): 
SENATE REPORT No. 99-3 accompanying S.J. Res. 44 (Oomm. on Environment and 
Public Works). 
eONGRESSIONAL REOORD, Vol. 131 (1985): 
July 30, considered and passed Senate. 
Sept. 19, considered and passed House. 
WEEKLY COMPILATION OF PRESIDENTIAL DOCUMENTS, Vol. 21, No. 40 (1985): 
Oct. 1, Presidential statement.