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A bill to provide for adjusting the amount of interest paid on funds deposited with the Treasury of the United States pursuant to the act of August 20, 1912 (37 Stat. 319).
PL 94-290 (S.2620), enacted 05/22/1976

90 STAT. 522 
PUBLIC LAW 94-290—MAY 22, 1976 
May 22, 1976 
[S. 2620] 
Gertrude M. 
Hubbard trust 
fund deposits. 
Interest 
adjustment. 
Public Law 94-290 
94th Congress 
An Act 
To provide for adjusting the amount of interest paid on funds deposited with 
the Treasury of the United States pursuant to the Act of August 20, 1912 
(37 Stat. 319). 
Be it enacted hy the Senate and House of Representatives of the 
United States of America in Congress assembled, That section 3 of 
the Act entitled "An Act to accept and fund the bequest of Gertrude 
M. Hubbard", approved August 20,1912 (37 Stat. 320) is amended to 
read as follows: 
"SEC. 3. In compliance with said conditions the principal of the sum 
so received and paid into the Treasury of the United States shall be 
credited on the books of the Treasury Department as a perpetual trust 
fund; and the Secretary of the Treasury shall thereafter credit such 
deposit with interest, semiannually, at a rate which is the higher of 
(1) a rate which is 0.25 percentage points less than a rate determined 
by the Secretary of the Treasury, taking into consideration the cur-
rent average market yield on outstanding long-term marketable obli-
gations of the United States, adjusted to the nearest one-eighth of 1 
per centum, or (2) the rate of 4 per centum per annum; and such 
interest, as income, shall be subject to disbursement for the purposes 
herein authorized and as provided in the said bequest.". 
Approved May 22, 1976. 
LEGISLATIVE HISTORY: 
HOUSE REPORT No. 94-738 accompanying H.R. 8628 (Comm. on House Administra-
tion). 
SENATE REPORT No. 94-488 (Comm. on Rules and Administration). 
CONGRESSIONAL RECORD: 
Vol. 121 (1975): Dec. 1, considered and passed Senate. 
Vol. 122 (1976): Feb. 2, considered and passed House, amended, in lieu of 
H.R. 8628. 
Mar. 16, Senate concurred in House amendment with an 
amendment. 
May 10, House concurred in Senate amendment.
A bill to amend further the Peace Corps Act.
PL 94-281 (H.R.12226), enacted 05/07/1976

90 STAT. 458 
PUBLIC LAW 94-281—MAY 7, 1976 
May 7. 1976 
[H.R. 12226] 
Peace Corps Act, 
amendment. 
Salary and 
benefits. 
22 use 2502 
note. 
22 use 2501 
note. 
22 use 2504, 
2505. 
Public Law 94-281 
94th Congress 
An Act 
To amend further the Peace Corps Act. 
Be it enacted hy the Senate and House of Representatives of the 
United States of America in Congress assembled^ That section 3(b) 
of the Peace Corps Act (22 U.S.C. 2502(b)) is amended by striking 
out "and'' after "$88,468,000," and by adding after "$27,887,000," the 
phrase "for fiscal year 1977 not to exceed $81,000,000,". 
SEC. 2. Section 3(c) of the Peace Corps Act (22 U.S.C. 2502(c)) is 
amended to read as follows: 
"(c) In addition to the amounts authorized for fiscal year 1976, 
for the period July 1, 1976, through September 30, 1976, and fiscal 
year 1977, there are authorized to be appropriated for fiscal year 1976 
and the period July 1, 1976, through September 30,1976, not in excess 
of $1,000,000, and for fiscal year 1977 such sums as may be necessary 
for increases in salary, pay, retirement, or other employee benefits 
authorized by law.". 
SEC. 3. Of the amount appropriated for fiscal year 1977 to carry out 
the purposes of the Peace Corps Act, $10,100,000 shall be available 
only for payment of the readjustment allowances authorized by 
sections 5(c) and 6(1) of such Act. 
Approved May 7, 1976. 
LEGISLATIVE HISTORY: 
HOUSE REPORT No. 94-874 (Gomm. on International Relations). 
SENATE REPORT No. 94-757 (eomm. on Foreign Relations). 
eONGRESSIONAL REeORD, Vol. 122 (1976): 
Mar. 22, considered and passed House. 
Apr. 27, considered and passed Senate.
Joint resolution to provide for the designation of the week beginning March 13, 1977, as "National Employ the Older Worker Week".
PL 94-275 (S.J.Res.35), enacted 04/21/1976

90 STAT. 396 
PUBLIC LAW 94-275—APR. 21, 1976 
Apr. 21, 1976 
[SJ. Res. 35] 
National Employ 
the Older Worker 
Week. 
Designation 
authorization. 
Public Law 94-275 
94th Congress 
Joint Resolution 
To provide for the designation of the week beginning March 13, 1977, as 
"National Employ the Older Worker Week". 
Resolved hy the Senate and House of Representatives of the United 
States of America in Congress assembled, That the President is author-
ized and requested to issue a proclamation designating the week begin-
ning March 13,1977, as "National Employ the Older Worker Week", 
and calling upon employer and employee organizations officially con-
cerned with employment, and upon all the people of the United States 
to observe such week with appropriate ceremonies, activities, and 
programs designed to promote employment opportunities for older 
Approved April 21, 1976. 
LEGISLATIVE HISTORY: 
HOUSE REPORT No. 94-981 (Comm. on Post Office and Civil Service). 
SENATE REPORT No. 94-638 (Comm. on the Judiciary). 
CONGRESSIONAL RECORD, Vol. 122 (1976): 
Feb. 23, considered and passed Senate. 
Apr. 5, considered and passed House, amended. 
Apr. 9, Senate concurred in House amendments.
Joint resolution to extend support under the Joint resolution providing for Allen J. Ellender Fellowships to disadvantaged secondary school students, and for other purposes.
PL 94-277 (H.J.Res.491), enacted 04/21/1976

PUBLIC LAW 94-277—APR. 21, 1976 
90 STAT. 399 
Public Law 94-277 
94th Congress 
Joint Resolution 
To extend support under the joint resolution providing for Allen J. Ellender 
Apr. 21, 197o 
fellowships to disadvantaged secondary school students, and for other 
[HJ. Res. 491] 
purposes. 
Resolved hy the Senate and House of Representatives of the United 
States of America in Congress assembled, That section 2(b)(1) of 
the joint resolution entitled a "Joint resolution to provide grants for 
Allen J. Ellender fellowships to disadvantaged secondary school 
students and their teachers to participate in a Washington public 
affairs program" approved October 19, 1972, is amended by striking 
out "not more than one thousand five hundred", and by striking out 
", in any fiscal year". 
SEC. 2. Section 5 of such joint resolution is amended by striking out 
"two succeeding fiscal years" and inserting in lieu thereof the follow-
ing: "three succeeding fiscal years, $750,000 each for fiscal year 1977 
and fiscal year 1978, and $1,000,000 each for fiscal year 1979 and fiscal 
year 1980,". 
SEC. 3. Section 2(b) of such joint resolution is further amended— 
(1) by striking "and" at the end of paragraph (2); 
(2) by inserting immediately after such paragraph the follow-
ing new paragraph: 
"(3) that every effort will be made to achieve participation of 
students and teachers from rural and small town areas, as well as 
from urban areas, in the program; and"; and 
(3) by redesignating paragraph (3) as paragraph (4). 
Approved April 21, 1976. 
Allen J. Ellender 
fellowships. 
Extension. 
86 Stat. 908. 
LEGISLATIVE HISTORY: 
HOUSE REPORT No. 94-972 (Comm. on Education and Labor). 
CONGRESSIONAL RECORD, Vol. 122 (1976): 
Apr. 5, considered and passed House. 
Apr. 8, considered and passed Senate. 
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United States Information Agency Authorization Act
PL 94-272 (H.R.11598), enacted 04/21/1976

90 STAT. 374 
PUBLIC LAW 94-272—APR. 21, 1976 
Public Law 94-272 
94th Congress 
Apr. 21, 1976 
[H.R. 11598] 
United States 
Information 
Agency 
Authorization 
Act, Fiscal Year 
1976. 
22 u s e 1431 
note. 
22 u s e 2451 
note. 
22 u s e 1461 
note. 
Slovenia 
broadcast, 
reinstatement. 
An Act 
To autliorize appropriations for the United States Information Agency for 
fiscal year 1976 and for the period July 1, 1976, through September 30, 1976. 
Be it enacted hy the Seriate and House of Representatives of the 
United States of America in Congress assembled^ That this Act may 
be cited as tlie "United States Information Agency Authorization 
Act, Fiscal Year 1976". 
SEC. 2. (a) There are authorized to be appropriated for the United 
States Information Agency to carry out international informational 
activities and programs under the United States Information and 
Educational Exchange Act of 1948, the Mutual Educational and Cul-
tural Exchange Act of 1961, and Reorganization Plan Numbered 8 
of 1953, and other purposes authorized by law, the following: 
(1) For fiscal year 1976: 
(A) $254,195,000 for "Salaries and Expenses" and "Sal-
aries and Expenses (special foreign currency program)". 
(B) $6,187,000 for "Special International Exhibitions". 
(C) $3,295,000 for "Acquisition and Construction of Kadio 
Facilities". 
(D) $3,100,000 for increases in salary, pay, retirement, 
other employee benefits authorized by law, and other non-
discretionary costs. 
(2) For the period July 1, 1976, through September 30, 1976: 
(A) $69,700,000 for "Salaries and Expenses" and "Sal-
aries and Expenses (special foreign currency program)". 
(B) $1,940,000 for "Special International Exhibitions". 
(C) $260,000 for "Acquisition and Construction of Radio 
Facilities". 
(b) Amounts appropriated under this section are authorized to 
remain available until expended. 
(e) Of the funds appropriated under subparagraph (A) of sub-
section (a) (1), $90,000 and such additional amounts as may be neces-
sary shall be used to reinstate the daily one-half hour broadcast to 
Slovenia. 
SEC. 3. Funds authorized to be appropriated by any subparagraph 
of paragraph (1) or paragraph (2) of section 2(a) may be appro-
priated for a purpose described in any other subj)aragraph of that 
paragraph, which appropriation shall be in addition to the appro-
priation specifically authorized for such purpose, except that the total 
amount appropriated for a purpose described in any such subpara-
graph may not exceed by more than 10 per centum the amount specifi-
cally authorized by such subparagraph for such purpose. 
Approved April 21, 1976. 
LEGISLATIVE HISTORY: 
HOUSE REPORT No. 94-849 (Comm. on International Relations). 
SENATE REPORT No. 94-740 (eomm. on Foreign Relations). 
CONGRESSIONAL RECORD, Vol. 122 (1976): 
Mar. 24, considered and passed House. 
Apr. 9, considered and passed Senate.
An Act to provide for the division of assets between the Twenty-Nine Palms Band and the Cabazon Band of Mission Indians, California, including certain funds in the United States Treasury, and for other purposes.
PL 94-271 (H.R.1465), enacted 04/21/1976

PUBLIC LAW 94-271—APR. 21, 1976 
90 STAT. 373 
Public Law 94-271 
94th Congress 
An Act 
To provide for the division of assets between the Twenty-Nine Palms Band and 
the Cabazon Band of Mission Indians, California, including certain funds in 
the United States Treasury, and for other purposes. 
Be it enacted by the Senate and House of Representatives of the 
United States of America in Congress assembled, That the Secretary 
of the Interior, acting for and on behalf of the United States and the 
Cabazon Band, is hereby authorized and directed to convey to the 
Twenty-Nine Palms Band of Mission Indians the beneficial interest in 
the northeast quarter northeast quarter northwest quarter and north-
east quarter southeast quarter section 30, township 5 south, range 8 
east, San Bernardino base and meridian, California, comprising two 
hundred and forty acres, more or less, as shown on Bureau of Land 
Management plat of survey approved July 30,1927. 
SEC. 2. The conveyance authorized by this Act shall be by trust 
patent and title shall be held by the United States in trust for the 
Twenty-Nine Palms Band of Mission Indians. 
SEC. 3. The Secretary of the Interior is authorized and directed to 
distribute from the tribal fund of the Cabazon Band of Mission 
Indians to the tribal fund of the Twenty-Nine Palms Band of Mission 
Indians the amount of $2,825, plus interest earned on that amount. 
Approved April 21, 1976. 
Apr. 21, 1976 
[H.R. 1465] 
Twenty-Nine 
Palms Band of 
Mission Indians, 
Calif. 
Lands in trust. 
LEGISLATIVE HISTORY: 
HOUSE REPORT No. 94-476 (Comm. on Interior and Insular Affairs). 
SENATE REPORT No. 94-738 (Comm. on Interior and Insular Affairs). 
CONGRESSIONAL RECORD: 
Vol. 121 (1975): Oct. 6, considered and passed House. 
Vol. 122 (1976): Apr. 9, considered and passed Senate.
A bill to amend Public Law 94-187 to increase the authorization for appropriations to the Energy Research and Development Administration in accordance with section 261 of the Atomic Energy Act of 1954, as amended, section 305 of the Energy Reorganization Act of 1974, and section 16 of the Federal Nonnuclear Energy Research and Development Act of 1974, and for other purposes.
PL 94-269 (S.3108), enacted 04/16/1976

PUBLIC LAW 94-269—APR. 16, 1976 
90 STAT. 371 
Public Law 94-269 
94th Congress 
An Act 
To amend Public Law 94-187 to increase tlie authorization for appropriations 
to the Energy Research and Development Administration in accordance with 
section 261 of the Atomic Energy Act of 1954, as amended, section 305 of the 
Energy Reorganization Act of 1974, and section 16 of the Federal Nonnuclear 
Energy Research and Development Act of 1974, and^for other purposes. 
Be it enacted hy the Senate and House of Representatives of the 
United States of America in Congress assembled., 
TITLE I—AUTHORIZATION OF APPROPRIATIONS 
FOR FISCAL YEAR 1976 
Apr. 16. 1976 
[S. 3108] 
Energy Research 
and Developm(;nt 
Administration. 
Appropriation 
authorization. 
That section 101(a) (5) of Public Law 94-187 is hereby amended 89 Stat. 1063. 
by striking therefrom the figure "$3,158,970,000" and substituting the 
figure "$3,188,970,000". 
SEC. 2. Section 101(b) of Public Law 94-187 is hereby amended by 
striking from subsection (15) (G), capital equipment, the figure 
"$237,502,000" and substituting the figure "$241,502,000". 
TITLE II—AUTHORIZATION OF APPROPRIATIONS FOR 
THE PERIOD JULY 1, 1976, THROUGH SEPTEMBER 30, 
1976 
That section 201(a) (5) of Public Law 94-187 is hereby amended by 
striking therefrom the figure "$914,849,000" and substituting the figure 
"$937,849,000". 
Approved April 16, 1976. 
89 Stat. 1071. 
LEGISLATIVE HISTORY: 
HOUSE REPORT No. 94-931 accompanying H.R. 12388 (Joint Committee on Atomic 
Energy). 
SENATE REPORT No. 94-707 (Joint Committee on Atomic Energy). 
CONGRESSIONAL RECORD, Vol. 122 (1976): 
Mar. 24, considered and passed Senate. 
Apr. 6, considered and passed House, in lieu of H.R. 12388.
A joint resolution to authorize the President to issue a proclamation designating that week in November which includes Thanksgiving Day as "National Family Week."
PL 94-270 (S.J.Res.101), enacted 04/19/1976

90 STAT. 372 
PUBLIC LAW 94-270—APR. 19, 1976 
Public Law 94-270 
<; 
94th Congress 
Joint Resolution 
Apr. 19, 1976 
ij^ authorize the President to issue a proclamation designating that week in 
[SJ. Res. 101] 
November which includes Thanksgiving Day as "National Family Week". 
Resolved by the Senate and House of Representatives of the United 
National Family 
States of America in Congress assembled^ That the President is hereby 
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authorized and requested to issue a proclamation designating the week 
Designation 
beginning on November 21, 1976, as "National Family Week" and 
authonzation. 
inviting the Governors of the several States, the chief officials of 
local governments, and the people of the United States to observe 
such day with appropriate ceremonies and activities. 
Approved April 19, 1976. 
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LEGISLATIVE HISTORY: 
HOUSE REPORT No. 94-982 (Comm. on Post Office and Civil Service). 
SENATE REPORT No. 94-427 (Comm. on the Judiciary). 
CONGRESSIONAL RECORD: 
Vol. 121 (1975): Oct. 20, considered and passed Senate. 
Vol. 122 (1976): Apr. 5, considered and passed House, amended. 
Apr. 7, Senate concurred in House amendment.
A bill to provide for the modification of the boundaries of the Bristol Cliffs Wilderness Area.
PL 94-268 (S.2308), enacted 04/16/1976

90 STAT. 370 
PUBLIC LAW 94-268—APR. 16, 1976 
Apr. 16, 1976 
[S. 2308] 
Bristol Cliffs 
Wilderness Area, 
Vt. 
Boundaries 
modification. 
16 u s e 1132 
note. 
16 u s e 1131 
note. 
Public Law 94-268 
94th Congress 
An Act 
To provide for the modification of the boundaries of the Bristol Cliffs Wilderness 
Area. 
Be it enacted hy the Senate and House of Representatives of the 
United States of America in Congress assembled, That for the purpose 
of modifying the boundaries of the Bristol Cliffs Wilderness, section 3 
of the Act of January 3, 1975 (88 Stat. 2097), is amended as follows: 
(a) Paragraph (10) of section 3(a) is deleted and paragraphs (11) 
through (15) of section 3(a) are respectively renumbered as para-
graphs (10) through (14). 
(b) Section 3(b) is revised to read: 
"(b) In furtherance of the purposes of the Wilderness Act, the 
following lands are hereby designated as wilderness and, therefore, as 
components of the National Wilderness Preservation System: 
" (1) certain lands in the Chattahoochee and Cherokee National 
Forests, Georgia and Tennessee, which comprise about thirty-four 
thousand five hundred acres, are generally depicted on a map 
dated April 1973, entitled 'Cohutta Wilderness Area—Proposed', 
and shall be known as the Cohutta Wilderness. 
"(2) certain lands in the Green Mountain National Forest, 
Vermont, which comprise about three thousand seven hundred and 
seventy-five acres, are generallv depicted on a map dated October 
1975, entitled 'Bristol Cliffs Wilderness Area—Revised', and shall 
be known as the Bristol Cliffs Wilderness.". 
SEC. 2. Upon enactment of this Act, the provisions of the Act of 
January 3,1975 (88 Stat. 2096) and the Wilderness Act (78 Stat. 890) 
shall not be applicable to any lands previously designated as the Bristol 
Cliffs Wilderness that are not contained within the boundaries of the 
Bristol Cliffs Wilderness as depicted on the map described in section 
1(b) of this Act. 
Approved April 16, 1976. 
LEGISLATIVE HISTORY: 
HOUSE REPORT No. 94-984 (Comm. on Interior and Insular Affairs). 
SENATE REPORT No. 94-414 (Comm. on Agriculture arid Forestry). 
CONGRESSIONAL RECORD: 
Vol. 121 (1975): Oct. 8, considered and passed Senate. 
Vol. 122 (1976): Apr. 5, considered and passed House.
Joint resolution making emergency supplemental appropriations for pubilc employment programs, summer youth programs, and preventive health services for the fiscal year ending June 30, 1976, and for other purposes.
PL 94-266 (H.J.Res.890), enacted 04/15/1976

90 STAT: 362 
PUBLIC LAW 94-266—APR. 15, 1976 
Apr. 15, 1976 
[H.J. Res. 890] 
Emergency 
supplemental 
appropriations, 
1976. 
33 use 1283. 
Public Law 94-266 
94th Congress 
Joint Resolution 
42 use 3056. 
Making emergency supplemental appropriations for public employment program* 
summer youth programs, and preventive health services for the fiscal year 
ending .June 30,1976, and for other purposes 
Resolved hy the Senatie and House of Representatives of the United 
States of America in Congress assembled^ That the following sums are 
appropriated, out of any money in the Treasury not otherwise appro-
priated, for the fiscal year ending June 30,1976, namely: 
TITLE I 
INDEPENDENT AGENCIES 
ENVIRONMENTAL PROTECTION AGENCY 
CONSTRUCTION GRANTS 
For an additional amount for liquidation of obligations incurred 
pursuant to authority contained in section 203 of the Federal Water 
Pollution Control Act, as amended, $300,000,000, to remain available 
until expended. 
TITLE I I 
DEPARTMENT OF LABOR 
EMPLOYMENT AND TRAINING AJ>MINISTRATION 
COMPREHENSIVE MANPOWER ASSISTANCE 
For an additional amount for "Comprehensive manpower assist-
ance", $528,420,000, to remain available until September 30, 1976. 
T E M P O R A R Y EMPLOYMENT 
ASSISTANCE 
For expenses necessary to carry out activities authorized by title II 
of the Comprehensive Employment and Training Act of 1973, as 
amended (29 U.S.C. 841-851), $1,200,000,000, to remain available until 
January 31,1977. 
COMMUNITY SERVICE EMPLOYMENT FOR OLDER AMERICANS 
To carry out title IX of the Older Americans Act, as amended, 
$55,900,000, to remain available until June 30,1977. 
PUBLIC LAW 94-266—APR. 15, 1976 
90 STAT. 363 
DEPARTMENT 
OF 
HEALTH, 
EDUCATION, 
AND 
WELFARE 
CENTER TOR DISEASE CONTROL 
PREVENTIVE HEALTH SERVICES 
For an additional amount for "Preventive Health Services" for 
carrying out, to the extent not otherwise provided, title III and 
section 431 of the Public Health Service Act for a comprehensive, 42 USC 241, 
nationwide influenza immunization program, $135,064,000, to remain 289a. 
available until expended: Provided, That vaccines may be supplied to 
State and local health agencies without charge. 
RELATED AGENCY 
COMMUNITY SERVICES ADMINISTRATION 
COMMUNITY SERVICES PROGRAM 
For an additional amount for "Community services program", 
$23,000,000, to remain available until September 30, 1976. 
Approved April 15, 1976. 
LEGISLATIVE HISTORY: 
HOUSE REPORT No. 94-1004 (Comm. on Appropriations). 
SENATE REPORT No. 94-742 (Comm. on Appropriations). 
CONGRESSIONAL RECORD, Vol. 122 (1976): 
Apr. 5, considered and passed House. 
Apr. 9, considered and passed Senate, amended. 
Apr. 12, House concurred in Senate amendments. 
WEEKLY COMPILATION OF PRESIDENTIAL DOCUMENTS, Vol. 12, No. 16: 
Apr. 15, Presidential statement. 
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Joint resolution to designate April 13, 1976, as Thomas Jefferson Day.
PL 94-263 (H.J.Res.670), enacted 04/13/1976

90 STAT. 328 
PUBLIC LAW 94-263—APR. 13, 1976 
Public Law 94-263 
94th Congress 
Joint Resolution 
Apr. 13, 1976 
j , ^ designate April 13, 1976, as '-Thomas Jeflferson Day". 
[H.J. Res. 670] 
Resolved by the Senate and House of Representatives of the United 
Thomas Jefferson States of America in Congress assembled^ That April 13, 1976, the 
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birthday of Thomas Jefferson, is designated as "Thomas Jefferson 
uesigna ion. 
Day", and the President is authorized and requested to issue a proc-
lamation calling for the observance of such day with appropriate 
ceremonies and activities. 
Approved April 13, 1976. 
LEGISLATIVE HISTORY: 
HOUSE REPORT No. 94-979 (Comm. on Post Office and Civil Service). 
CONGRESSIONAL RECORD, Vol. 122 (1976): 
Apr. 5, considered and passed House and Senate. 
WEEKLY COMPILATION OF PRESIDENTIAL DOCUMENTS, Vol. 12, No. 16: 
Apr. 13, Presidential statement.