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A bill to designate the lock and dam known as the Jones Bluff Lock and Dam, located on the Alabama River, as the "Robert F. Henry Lock and Dam".
PL 97-383 (S.2034), enacted 12/22/1982

PUBLIC LAW 97-383—DEC. 22, 1982 
96 STAT. 1941 
Public Law 97-383 
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97th Congress 
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An Act 
To designate the lock and dam known as the Jones Bluff Lock and Dam, located on 
Dec. 22,1982 
the Alabama River, as the "Robert F. Henry Lock and Dam". 
[S. 2034] 
Be it enacted by the Senate and House of Representatives of the 
United States of 
America in Congress assembled. That (a) the Jones Robert F. Henry 
Bluff Lock and Dam, located on the Alabama River between KgSatio^^'" 
Lowndes and Autauga Counties, Alabama, is designated and shall 
hereafter be known as the "Robert F. Henry Lock and Dam". 
(b) Any reference in a law, map, r^ulation, document, record, or 
other paper of the United States to that lock and dam shall be 
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deemed to be a reference to the "Robert F. Henry Lock and Dam". 
Approved December 22, 1982. 
LEGISLATIVE HISTORY—S. 2034: 
SENATE REPORT: No. 97-416 (Coram, on Environment and Public Works). 
CONGRESSIONAL RECORD, Vol. 128 (1982): 
June 30, considered and passed Senate. 
Dec. 13, considered and passed House.
A bill to authorize the Administrator of General Services to donate to State and local governments certain Federal personal property loaned to them for civil defense use, and for other purposes.
PL 97-380 (S.1444), enacted 12/22/1982

96 STAT. 1936 
PUBLIC LAW 97-380—DEC. 22, 1982 
Dec. 22, 1982 
[S. 1444] 
Federal personal 
property. 
Donation for 
civil defense. 
50 u s e app. 2251 
note. 
Public Law 97-380 
97th Congress 
An Act 
To authorize the Administrator of General Services to donate to State and local 
governments certain Federal personal property loaned to them for civil defense 
use, and for other purposes. 
Be it enacted by the Senate and House of Representatives of the 
United States of America in Congress assembled. That (a) all Federal 
personal property which— 
(A) was transferred by a component of the Department of 
Defense to the Defense Civil Preparedness Agency by July 15, 
1979, 
(B) is, on the date of enactment of this Act, on loan to a State 
or a State and local government jointly as a result of a written 
loan agreement executed by such Agency, and 
(C) was transferred with the functions and property of such 
Agency to the Federal Emergency Management Agency, 
shall be disposed of in accordance with subsection (b). 
(b) Whenever the Director of the Federal Emergency Management 
Agency certifies that property described in subsection (a) is being 
used by the State or local government holding such property for a 
purpose consistent with the purpose for which the property was 
furnished, the Administrator of General Services shall transfer title 
to such property to the appropriate State or local government. 
Approved December 22, 1982. 
LEGISLATIVE HISTORY—S. 1444 (H.R. 1856): 
HOUSE REPORT: No. 97-910, Pt. 1 accompanying H.R. 1856 (Comm. on Government 
Operations) and Pt. 2 (Comm. on Armed Services). 
CONGRESSIONAL RECORD, Vol. 128 (1982): 
Oct. 1, considered and passed Senate. 
Dec. 13, H.R. 1856 considered and passed House; proceedings vacated and S. 
1444 passed in lieu.
A bill to amend Public Law 96-432 relating to the United States Capitol Grounds.
PL 97-379 (H.R.6417), enacted 12/22/1982

PUBLIC LAW 97-379—DEC. 22, 1982 
96 STAT. 1935 
Public Law 97-379 
97th Congress 
An Act 
To amend Public Law 96-432 relating to the United States Capitol Grounds. 
Be it enacted by the Senate and House of Representatives of the 
United States of America in Congress assembled. That section 1 of 
the Act of July 31,1946, as amended (40 U.S.C. 193a), is amended to 
include within the definition of the United States Capitol Grounds 
the following additional areas which are situated as follows: 
(1) All sidewalks and contiguous areas presently under the juris-
diction of the District of Columbia located on the south side of 
Pennsylvania Avenue, Northwest, between the west curb of First 
Street, Northwest and the east curb of Third Street, Northwest. 
(2) AH sidewalks and contiguous areas presently under the juris-
diction of the District of Columbia located on the north side of 
Maryland Avenue, Southwest, between the west curb of First Street, 
Southwest and the east curb of Third Street, Southwest. 
(3) All sidewalks and contiguous areas presently under the juris-
diction of the District of Columbia located on the west side of First 
Street between the south curb of Pennsylvania Avenue, Northwest 
and the north curb of Maryland Avenue, Southwest. 
(4) All sidewalks and contiguous areas presently under the juris-
diction of the District of Columbia located on the east side of Third 
Street between the south curb of Pennsylvania Avenue, Northwest 
and the north curb of Maryland Avenue, Southwest. 
Dec. 22, 1982 
[H.R. 6417] 
U.S. Capitol 
Grounds. 
Additional 
areas. 
40 u s e 193a 
note. 
Approved December 22, 1982. 
LEGISLATIVE HISTORY—H.R. 6417: 
HOUSE REPORT No. 97-623 (Comm. on Public Works and Transportation). 
SENATE REPORT: No. 97-651 (Comm. on Rules and Administration). 
CONGRESSIONAL RECORD, Vol. 128 (1982): 
July 12, considered and passed House. 
Dec. 10, considered and passed Senate.
A bill to designate the Southern Nevada Water Project the "Robert B. Griffith Water Project".
PL 97-381 (S.1681), enacted 12/22/1982

PUBLIC LAW 97-381—DEC. 22, 1982 
96 STAT. 1937 
Public Law 97-381 
97th Congress 
An Act 
To designate the southern Nevada water project the "Robert B. Griffith Water 
Dec. 22,1982 
Project'- 
[S. 1681] 
Be it enacted by the Senate and House of Representatives of the 
United States of 
America in Congress assembled, That the southern R
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Nevada water project, in Clark County, Nevada, shall hereafter be S^'p% 
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known and designated as the "Robert B. Griffith Water Project". Sgnation 
Any reference in a law, map, regulation, document, record or other 
paper of the United States to that water project shall be held and 
considered to be a reference to the "Robert B. Griffith Water 
Project". 
Approved December 22, 1982. 
LEGISLATIVE HISTORY—S. 1681: 
CONGRESSIONAL RECORD, Vol. 128 (1982): 
Apr. 1, considered and passed Senate. 
Dec. 13, considered and passed House.
A bill to declare that the United States holds in trust for the Pascua Yaqui Tribe of Arizona certain land in Pima County, Arizona.
PL 97-386 (H.R.4364), enacted 12/23/1982

96 STAT. 1946 
PUBLIC LAW 97-386—DEC. 23, 1982 
Public Law 97-386 
97th Congress 
An Act 
Dec. 23, 1982 
To declare that the United States holds in trust for the Pascua Yaqui Tribe of 
[H.R. 4364] 
Arizona certain land in Pima County, Arizona. 
Be it enacted by the Senate and House of Representatives of the 
Tribe orAr'^^o 
United States of America in Congress assembled. That subject to all 
Land in trust "^ 
valid existing rights, all right, title, and interest of the United States 
in the following described tracts of lands shall be held by the United 
States in trust for the Pascua Yaqui Tribe of Arizona and shall be a 
part of the reservation of such tribe: 
(1) the east half of southeast quarter of section 22; 
(2) the northeast quarter of northeast quarter, south half of 
northeast quarter, north half of southeast quarter, south half of 
northwest quarter, southwest quarter of section 23; 
(3) the southwest quarter of northwest quarter of section 24; 
and 
(4) the southeast quarter of northeast quarter of northwest 
quarter of section 24. 
SEC. 2. Nothing in this Act shall deprive any person or entity of 
any legal existing right-of-way, legal mining claim, legal grazing 
permit, legal water right, or other legal right or legal interest which 
such person or entity may have in land described in section 1. 
SEC. 3. The State of Arizona shall exercise criminal and civil 
jurisdiction over such lands as if it had assumed jurisdiction pursu-
ant to the Act of August 15, 1953 (67 Stat. 588), as amended by the 
Act of April 11,1968 (82 Stat. 79). 
Approved December 23, 1982. 
LEGISLATIVE HISTORY—H.R. 4864: 
HOUSE REPORT No. 97-347 (Comm. on Interior and Insular Affairs). 
SENATE REPORT No. 97-657 (Comm. on Indian Affairs). 
CONGRESSIONAL RECORD: 
Vol. 127 (1981): Dec. 15, considered and passed House. 
Vol. 128 (1982): Dec. 3, considered and passed Senate, amended. 
Dec. 10, House concurred in Senate amendments.
A act to provide for protection of the John Sack cabin, Targhee National Forest in the State of Idaho.
PL 97-374 (S.764), enacted 12/20/1982

96 STAT. 1818 
PUBLIC LAW 97-374—DEC. 20, 1982 
Dec. 20, 1982 
[S. 764] 
John Sack cabin, 
Targhee 
National Forest, 
Idaho. 
Public Law 97-374 
97th Congress 
An Act 
To provide for protection of the John Sack cabin, Targhee National Forest in the 
State of Idaho. 
Be it enacted by the Senate and House of Representatives of the 
United States of America in Congress assembled, That, for the 
purpose of providing for the pubUc use and enjoyment of the John 
Sack cabin, Targhee National Forest, State of Idaho, and to protect 
and preserve such cabin as a unique example of craftsmanship, the 
Secretary of Agriculture, in consultation with the Island Park Inter-
pretive Association and other interested organizations, shall take 
such action as may be necessary in order to provide for the protec-
tion and maintenance of the John Sack cabin and associated struc-
tures. In carrying out the requirements of this Act, the Secretary is 
authorized, in accordance with existing law, to enter into a coopera-
tive agreement with, or to issue a special use permit to, an appropri-
ate person or organization pursuant to which such person or 
organization shall provide such protection and maintenance. 
Approved December 20, 1982. 
LEGISLATIVE HISTORY—S. 764: 
SENATE REPORT No. 97-184 (Comm. on Energy and Natural Resources). 
CONGRESSIONAL RECORD: 
Vol. 127 (1981): Sept. 22, considered and passed Senate. 
Vol. 128 (1982): Dec. 10, considered and passed House.
A joint resolution designating December 11, 1982, as "Fiorello H. La Guardia Memorial Day".
PL 97-368 (H.J.Res.595), enacted 12/17/1982

96 STAT. 1764 
PUBLIC LAW 97-368—DEC. 17, 1982 
Public Law 97-368 
97th Congress 
Joint Resolution 
Dec. 17,1982 
Designating December 11,1982, as "Fiorello H. La Guardia Memorial Day". 
[H.J. Res. 595] 
Whereas December 11, 1982, is the one hundredth anniversary of 
the birth of Fiorello H. La Guardia ("The Little Flower"), who 
served with great distinction for twelve years in the United States 
House of Representatives and for ten years as mayor of New York 
City; and 
Whereas his vast energy, fiery leadership, and considerable wisdom 
contributed greatly to the betterment of our Nation and the city of 
New York; and 
Whereas his public service career serves as a benchmark from 
which others are judged; and 
Whereas his many accomplishments and the honesty and fairness 
which characterized his work continue to serve as an inspiration 
to all Americans, particularly those who share his Italian herit-
age: Now, therefore, be it 
Resolved by the Senate and House of Representatives of the United 
Fiorello H. La 
States of America in Congress assembled, That December 11,1982, is 
Guardia 
designated as "Fiorello H. La Guardia Memorial Day" and the 
Memorial Day. 
president is requested to issue a proclamation calling upon the 
people of the United States to observe such day with appropriate 
ceremonies and activities. 
Approved December 17, 1982. 
LEGISLATIVE HISTORY—H.J. Res. 595: 
CONGRESSIONAL RECORD, Vol. 128 (1982): 
Sept. 30, considered and passed House. 
Dec. 10, considered and passed Senate.
A act to amend title III of the Colorado River Basin Project Act, Public Law 90-537 (82 Stat. 885), as amended by Public Law 95-578 (92 Stat. 2471), and Public Law 96-375 (94 Stat. 1505).
PL 97-373 (S.2177), enacted 12/20/1982

PUBLIC LAW 97-373—DEC. 20, 1982 
96 STAT. 1817 
Public Law 97-378 
97th Congress 
An Act 
To amend title HI of the Colorado River Basin Project Act, Public Law 90-537 (82 
Stat. 885), as amended by Public Law 95-578 (92 Stat. 2471), and Public Law 96-375 
(94 Stat. 1505). 
Be it enacted by the Senate and House of Representatives of the 
United States of America in Congress assembled, That Public Law 
90-537 (82 Stat. 885), as amended is further amended to provide for 
cost indexing as may be justified by reason of ordinary fluctuations 
in construction costs. 
Section 3090)), first sentence, is amended to read: "There is also 
authorized to be appropriated $100,000,000 for construction of distri-
bution and drainage facilities for non-Indian lands plus or minus 
such amounts, if any, as may be justified by reason of ordinary 
fluctuations in construction costs as indicated by engineering and 
cost indices applicable to the t3T)es of construction involved therein 
from the date of the Colorado River Basin Project Act: Provided, 
That the Secretary shall enter into agreements with non-Federal 
interests to provide not less than 20 per centum of the total cost of 
such facilities during the construction of such facilities.". 
Approved December 20, 1982. 
Dec. 20, 1982 
[S. 2177] 
Colorado River 
Basin Project 
Act, 
amendment. 
43 u s e 1501 
note. 
Appropriation 
authorization. 
43 u s e 1528. 
LEGISLATIVE HISTORY—S. 2177: 
HOUSE REPORTS: No. 97-776 and No. 97-776, Pt. 2 (Comm. on Interior and Insular 
Affairs). 
SENATE REPORT No. 97-389 (Comm. on Energy and Natural Resources). 
CONGRESSIONAL RECORD, Vol. 128 (1982): 
May 19, considered and passed Senate. 
Sept. 30, considered and passed House, amended. 
Dec. 8, Senate concurred in House amendment with an amendment. 
Dec. 9, House agreed to Senate amendment.
A bill to set aside certain surplus vessels for use in the provision of health and other humanitarian services to developing countries.
PL 97-360 (H.R.4828), enacted 10/22/1982

96 STAT. 1718 
PUBLIC LAW 97-360—OCT. 22, 1982 
Public Law 97-360 
97th Congress 
Oct. 22, 1982 
[H.R. 4828] 
Certain surplus 
vessels for 
health services 
to developing 
countries. 
Vessel return to 
U.S. 
An Act 
To set aside certain surplus vessels for use in the provision of health and other 
humanitarian services to developing countries. 
Be it enacted by the Senate and House of Representatives of the 
United States of America in Congress assembled, That the Congress 
finds that it is in the national interest to make suitable surplus 
Government vessels available for use by private nonprofit organiza-
tions in providing health education, training, care, and technical 
assistance as well as other humanitarian services to the peoples of 
developing countries. 
SEC. 2. Within ninety days after the enactment of this Act, the 
Secretary of Transportation shall designate the vessels listed in 
section 6 as humanitarian service candidates. 
SEC. 3. Except as provided in section 4, the vessels listed in section 
6 may not be removed from the National Defense Reserve Fleet. 
SEC. 4. The vessels listed in section 6 may be removed from the 
National Defense Reserve Fleet for either of the following reasons: 
(a) When the Secretary determines that one or more of the 
vessels are required for national security purposes, or 
(b) Upon the application of LIFE International, a nonprofit 
corporation organized under the laws of the District of Colum-
bia, the Secretary may transfer one or more of the vessels to 
LIFE International upon such terms and conditions as he may 
prescribe. 
SEC. 5. During such time as any one of the vessels is in the 
possession of LIFE International, it shall be operated as an elee-
mosynary vessel primarily engaged in providing health education, 
training, care, technical assistance, and other humanitarian services 
to the peoples of developing countries. No such vessel may be used 
for commercial transportation purposes. In the event that LIFE 
International no longer requires a vessel for the purposes of this 
Act, that vessel shall be conveyed back to the United States in as 
good condition as when received, ordinary wear and tear excepted, 
to the point of original delivery without cost to the United States. 
PUBLIC LAW 97-360—OCT. 22, 1982 
96 STAT. 1719 
SEC. 6. This Act shall apply to the followirxg vessels currently held 
in the National Defense Reserve Fleet: 
United States Ship General Nelson M. Walker P2-SE2-R1 
United States Ship Donner LSD-20 
United States Ship Colonial LSD-18 
SEC. 7. This Act shall expire by its terms five calendar years after 
Expiration. 
the date of enactment. 
Approved October 22, 1982. 
LEGISLATIVE HISTORY—H.R. 4828: 
HOUSE REPORT No. 97-734 (Comm. on Merchant Marine and Fisheries). 
CONGRESSIONAL RECORD, Vol. 128 (1982): 
Aug. 17, considered and passed House. 
Oct. 1, considered and passed Senate.
A joint resolution to designate the month of November 1982, as "National Diabetes Month".
PL 97-353 (S.J.Res.257), enacted 10/19/1982

96 STAT. 1668 
PUBLIC LAW 97-353—OCT. 19, 1982 
Public Law 97-353 
97th Congress 
Joint Resolution 
Oct. 19, 1982 
rj,^ designate the month of November 1982, as "National Diabetes Month". 
[S.J. Res. 257] 
Whereas diabetes kills more Americans than all other diseases 
except cancer and cardiovascular diseases; 
Whereas eleven million Americans suffer from diabetes and five 
million seven hundred thousand of such Americans are not aware 
of their illness; 
Whereas $9,700,000,000 annually are used for health care costs, 
disability payments, and premature mortality costs due to 
diabetes; 
Whereas up to 85 per centum of all cases of noninsulin-dependent 
diabetes may be preventable through greater public understand-
ing, awareness, and education; and 
Whereas diabetes is a leading cause of blindness, kidney disease, 
heart disease, stroke, birth defects, and lower life expectancy, 
which complications may be reduced through greater patient and 
public understanding, awareness, and education: Now, therefore, 
be it 
Resolved by the Senate and House of Representatives of the United 
National 
States of America in Congress assembled, That the month of Novem-
M^noT^ 
^^^ 1982 is designated as "National Diabetes 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 
that month with appropriate programs, ceremonies, and activities. 
Approved October 19, 1982. 
LEGISLATIVE HISTORY—S.J. Res. 257: 
CONGRESSIONAL RECORD, Vol. 128 (1982): 
Oct. 1, considered and passed Senate and House.
A joint resolution to designate the month of November 1982 as "National Christmas Seal Month".
PL 97-355 (S.J.Res.262), enacted 10/19/1982

PUBLIC LAW 97-355—OCT. 19, 1982 
96 STAT. 1701 
Public Law 97-355 
97th Congress 
Joint Resolution 
To designate the month of November 1982 as "National Christmas Seal Month". 
Oct. 19, 1982 
[S.J. Res. 262] 
Whereas chronic diseases of the lung afflict well over eighteen 
million Americans, cause more than two hundred thousand 
deaths annually, and cost the Nation more than $45,000,000,000 
each year In lost wages, productivity, and in direct costs of medical 
care; 
Whereas diseases such as emphysema, chronic bronchitis, and lung 
cancer are responsible for three hundred and forty thousand 
premature deaths a year; 
Whereas lung cancer is shortly expected to surpass breast cancer as 
a cause of death in American women, emphysema and other 
chronic obstructive pulmonary diseases have been the fastest 
rising cause of death in the United States in the last fourteen 
years, and over six million Americans, including two million 
children, suffer from asthma; 
Whereas the American Lung Association, the Nation's first volun-
tary health organization providing services to communities with 
funds raised through private contributions, was founded in 1904 to 
combat tuberculosis when this lung disease was known in nearly 
every American family; 
Whereas tuberculosis has been subdued, though not eradicated, and 
in this one hundredth anniversary year of the discovery of the 
tubercle bacillus, the American Lung Association, with other 
national and international health organizations, is pledged to 
eliminate tuberculosis from this country in the next decade; and 
Whereas the American Lung Association now uses Christmas Seal 
dollars to support pulmonary research, advanced education of 
doctors and nurses in pulmonary medicine, and to provide services 
to thousands of Americans in their own communities: Now, there-
fore, be it 
96 STAT. 1702 
PUBLIC LAW 97-355—OCT. 19, 1982 
Resolved by the Senate and House of Representatives of the United 
National Christ- States of 
America in Congress assembled. That the month of Novem-
mas Seal Month. 5^^ 1982 IS designated as "National Christmas Seal Month" and the 
President of the United States is authorized and requested to issue a 
proclamation calling upon all government ag[encies and the people 
of the United States to observe the month with appropriate activi-
ties supporting the Christmas Seal program. 
Approved October 19, 1982. 
LEGISLATIVE HISTORY—S.J. Res. 262: 
CONGRESSIONAL RECORD, Vol. 128 (1982): 
Oct. 1, considered and passed Senate and House.
A joint resolution to designate "National Housing Week".
PL 97-349 (S.J.Res.261), enacted 10/18/1982

96 STAT. 1660 
PUBLIC LAW 97-349—OCT. 18, 1982 
Public Law 97-349 
97th Congress 
Joint Resolution 
Oct. 18,1982 
To designate "National Housing Week". 
[S.J. Res. 261] 
Whereas Congress has repeatedly reaffirmed the national goal of a 
decent home and a suitable living environment for every Ameri-
can family; 
Whereas nullions of Americans, particularly young families, are 
finding the opportunity for homeownership and decent housing 
out of their reach; 
Whereas excessive and duplicative government regulations at the 
Federal, State, and local level have increased the cost of housing 
throughout the country; 
Whereas the Nation's housing industry has been a msQor contribu-
tor to the national economy by creating jobs and generating 
revenue; 
Whereas homeownership and decent housing promotes pride and 
contributes to the stability of the family in ^erica; and 
Whereas it is appropriate to reaffirm our Nation's historic commit-
ment to housing as a national priority to preserve the American 
dream: Now, therefore, be it 
Resolved by the Senate and House of Representatives of the United 
National 
Stotcs of America in Congress assembled. That October 24-31,1982, 
Housing Week, 
y^ dcclarcd "National Housing Week" and that the President of the 
United States be autiiorized and requested to issue a proclamation 
cedlhig upon all people of the United states to observe tms week with 
appropriate ceremonies and activities. 
Approved October 18, 1982. 
LEGISLATIVE HISTORY—S.J. Res. 261: 
CONGRESSIONAL RECORD, Vol. 128 (1982): 
Oct. 1, considered and passed Senate and House.
A bill to extend until October 1, 1983, the authority and authorization of appropriations for certain programs under the Fish and Wildlife Act of 1956.
PL 97-347 (H.R.5662), enacted 10/18/1982

96 STAT. 1652 
PUBLIC LAW 97-347—OCT. 18, 1982 
Public Law 97-347 
97th Congress 
An Act 
Oct. 18, 1982 
To extend until October 1,1983, the authority and authorization of appropriations for 
[H.R. 5662] 
certain programs under the Fish and Wildlife Act of 1956. 
Be it enacted by the Senate and House of Representatives of the 
Fish and 
United States of America in Congress assembled, That subsection (c) 
wudhfe Act o
f 
Q
f section 4 of the Fish and Wildlife Act of 1956 (16 U.S.C. 742c(c)) 
amendment. 
(relating to loan authority to finance the acquisition, equipping, and 
maintenance of commercial fishing vessels and gear) is amended by 
striking out "September 30,1982" each place it appears therein and 
inserting in lieu thereof "September 30,1983". 
SEC. 2. Subsection (cX6) of section 7 of the Fish and Wildlife Act of 
1956 (16 U.S.C. 742f[c)(6)) (relating to volunteer services in fish and 
wildlife programs) is amended by striking out "and 1982." and 
inserting in lieu thereof "1982 and 1983.". 
Approved October 18, 1982. 
LEGISLATIVE HISTORY—H.R. 5662: 
HOUSE REPORT No. 97-514 (Comm. on Merchant Marine and Fisheries). 
CONGRESSIONAL RECORD, Vol. 128 (1982): 
June 8, considered and passed House. 
Oct. 1, considered and passed Senate.