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To increase the statutory limit on the public debt, and for other purposes.
PL 101-72 (H.R.3024), enacted 08/07/1989

103 STAT. 182 
PUBLIC LAW 101-72—AUG. 7, 1989 
Public Law 101-72 
101st Congress 
An Act 
Aug. 7, 1989 
[H.R. 3024] 
To increase the statutory limit on the public debt, and for other purposes. 
Be it enacted by the Senate and House of Representatives of the 
United States of America in Congress assembled, 
31 use 3101 
SECTION 1. TEMPORARY INCREASE IN PUBLIC DEBT LIMIT. 
During the period beginning on the date of the enactment of this 
Act and ending on October 31,1989, the public debt limit set forth in 
subsection (b) of section 3101 of title 31, United States Code, shall be 
temporarily increased by $70,000,000,000. 
SEC. 2. CURRENT ACCRUAL VALUE OF CERTAIN OBLIGATIONS ISSUED ON 
A DISCOUNT BASIS. 
Subsection (c) of section 3101 of title 31, United States Code, is 
amended to read as follows: 
"(c) For purposes of this section, the face amount, for any month, 
of any obligation issued on a discount basis that is not redeemable 
before maturity at the option of the holder of the obligation is an 
amount equal to the sum of— 
"(1) the original issue price of the obligation, plus 
"(2) the portion of the discount on the obligation attributable 
to periods before the beginning of such month (as determined 
under the principles of section 1272(a) of the 
Internal 
Revenue Code of 1986 without regard to any exceptions con-
tained in paragraph (2) of such section).". 
Approved August 7, 1989. 
LEGISLATIVE 
fflSTORY—H.R. 
3024: 
HOUSE REPORTS: No. 101-188 (Comm. on Ways and Means). 
CONGRESSIONAL RECORD, Vol. 135 (1989): 
Aug. 1, considered and passed House. 
Aug. 4, considered and passed Senate.
To designate 1989 as "United States Customs Service 200th Anniversary Year".
PL 101-77 (H.J.Res.363), enacted 08/11/1989

103 STAT. 558 
PUBLIC LAW 101-77—AUG. 11, 1989 
Public Law 101-77 
101st Congress 
Joint Resolution 
Aug. 11, 1989 
[H.J. Res. 363] 
To designate 1989 as "United States Customs Service 200th Anniversary Year". 
Whereas July 31, 1989, marks the 200th anniversary of the signing 
by President George Washington of legislation establishing the 
United States Customs Service; 
Whereas the controls on imports and exports and on shipping and 
trade, deemed essential by the founders of the Republic would 
have been impossible without implementation by an honest, 
resourceful, and efficient Customs Service; 
Whereas the Collector of Customs, the Customs House, and the 
Customs officer have stood for 200 years as the symbols of Federal 
authority in the ports and on the waterfronts; 
Whereas after 200 years the ever more complex demands of our 
economy and our civilization require the Customs Service of the 
Department of the Treasury to remain alert and ready to perform 
on short notice a widening variety of tasks; 
Whereas the men and women of the United States Customs Service 
have been the first line of defense against the entry into the 
United States of illicit drugs and other contraband goods; 
Whereas the United States Customs Service has protected the eco-
nomic well-being of the Nation against predatory trade practices 
and violation of intellectual property rights; 
Whereas the United States Customs Service is one of the oldest of 
the Federal agencies, having been created by the 5th Act of the 1st 
Congress; and 
Whereas the United States Customs Service was the source of the 
creation of many Federal agencies, is the principal United States 
border agency, and enforces all laws of the United States at our 
border: Now, therefore, be it 
Resolved by the Senate and House of Representatives 
of the 
United States of America 
in Congress assembled, That 1989 is 
designated as "United States Customs ^Service 200th Anniversary 
Year", 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 year with appropriate ceremonies and 
activities. 
Approved August 11, 1989. 
LEGISLATIVE HISTORY—H.J. Res. 363: 
CONGRESSIONAL RECORD, Vol. 135 (1989): 
July 19, considered and passed House. 
July 27, considered and passed Senate.
To amend the Act of October 15, 1966 (80 Stat. 915), as amended, establishing a program for the preservation of additional historic property throughout the Nation, and for other purposes.
PL 101-70 (H.R.999), enacted 08/03/1989

103 STAT. 180 
PUBLIC LAW 101-70—AUG. 3, 1989 
Public Law 101-70 
101st Congress 
An Act 
Aug. 3, 1989 
[H.R. 999] 
To reauthorize the Advisory Council on Historic Preservation. 
Be it enacted by the Senate and House of Representatives of the 
United States of America in Congress assembled, That the Act of 
October 15, 1966 (80 Stat. 915), as amended (16 U.S.C. section 470 et 
16 use 470t. 
seq.), is further amended as follows: Section 212(a) is amended by 
deleting the last sentence and inserting in lieu thereof the sentence 
"There are authorized to be appropriated not to exceed $2,500,000 in 
each fiscal year 1990 through 1994.". 
Approved August 3, 1989. 
LEGISLATIVE HISTORY—H.R. 999: 
HOUSE REPORTS: No. 101-21 (Comm. on Interior and Insular Affairs). 
SENATE REPORTS: No. 101-36 (Comm. on Energy and Natural Resources). 
CONGRESSIONAL RECORD, Vol. 135 (1989): 
Apr. 11, considered and passed House. 
June 2, considered and passed Senate, amended. 
July 19, House concurred in Senate amendments.
Noise Reduction Reimbursement Act of 1989
PL 101-71 (H.R.968), enacted 08/04/1989

PUBLIC LAW 101-71—AUG. 4,1989 
103 STAT. 181 
Public Law 101-71 
101st Congress 
An Act 
To provide for the Federal reimbursement of local noise abatement funds. 
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 "Noise Reduction Reimbursement 
Act of 1989". 
SEC. 2. PURPOSES. 
The purposes of this Act are to— 
(1) enhance the quality of life of citizens living in proximity to 
the Nation's airports; 
(2) allow for the prompt implementation of the full range of 
recommendations of federally sponsored noise studies; 
(3) provide that scarce Federal funds for noise abatement may 
be used with maximum efficiency; and 
(4) provide that individual airports throughout the national 
airway system are encouraged to spend local funds on noise 
abatement by providing for the Federal reimbursement of such 
local funds. 
SEC. 3. NOISE CONTROL COSTS INCLUDED AS ALLOWABLE PROJECT 
COSTS. 
Section 513(aK2) of the Airport and Airway Improvement Act of 
1982 (49 U.S.C. App. 2212(a)(2)) is amended by inserting "(A)" after 
"(2)", by inserting "or" after "1946;", and by adding at the end 
thereof the following new subparagraph: 
"(B) it was incurred after June 1, 1989, by the airport operator 
and before, on, or after the execution of the grant agreement 
and was incurred as part of the airport operator's federally 
approved airport noise compatibility program (including project 
formulation costs) and in accordance with all applicable statu-
tory and administrative requirements;". 
Approved August 4, 1989. 
Aug. 4,1989 
[H.R. 968] 
Noise Reduction 
Reimbursement 
Act of 1989. 
Airports. 
49 u s e app. 
2201 note. 
49 u s e app. 
2212 note. 
LEGISLATIVE HISTORY—H.R. 968: 
HOUSE REPORTS: No. 101-51 (Comm. on Public Works and Transportation). 
SENATE REPORTS: No. 101-72 (Comm. on Commerce, Science, and Transportation). 
CONGRESSIONAL RECORD, Vol. 135 (1989): 
May 16, considered and passed House. 
July 24, considered and passed Senate.
A joint resolution designating the week beginning July 23, 1989, as "Lyme Disease Awareness Week".
PL 101-66 (S.J.Res.142), enacted 07/28/1989

PUBLIC LAW 101-66—JULY 28, 1989 
103 STAT. 167 
Public Law 101-66 
101st Congress 
u , 
Joint Resolution 
Designating the week beginning July 23, 1989, as "Lyme Disease Awareness Week". 
Whereas Lyme disease is spread by the tick species Ixodes Dammini 
by means of the bacterium Burrelia Burgdorferi; 
Whereas these ticks are no larger than the head of a pin; 
Whereas these ticks can be carried by domestic animals such as cats, 
dogSj and horses; 
Whereas these ticks can be transferred from domestic animals to 
humans; 
Whereas Lyme disease was first diagnosed in southeastern Connecti-
cut and has spread to forty-three States; 
Whereas the Centers for Disease Control has reported fourteen 
thousand cases of Lyme disease since 1982; 
Whereas Lyme disease is easily treated in its early stages by an oral 
vaccine administered by a physician (penicillin and erythro-
mycin for young children and tetracycline for persons allergic to 
penicillin); 
Whereas the early symptoms of Lyme disease are a rash, mild 
headaches, a slight fever, and swollen glands; 
Whereas Lyme disease often mocks rheumatoid arthritis and heart 
disease; 
Whereas if left untreated, Lyme disease can cause severe depression, 
brain disorders, and even death; 
Whereas the best cure for Ljrme disease is prevention; 
Whereas prevention of Lyme disease depends upon public aware-
ness; and 
Whereas education is essential to making the general public and 
health care professionals more knowledgeable of Lyme disease 
and its debilitating side effects: Now, therefore, be it 
Resolved by the Senate and House of Representatives of the United 
States of America in Congress assembled. That the week beginning 
July 23, 1989, is designated as "Lyme Disease Awareness 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 July 28, 1989. 
LEGISLATIVE HISTORY—S.J. Res. 142: 
CONGRESSIONAL RECORD, Vol. 135 (1989): 
June 9, considered and passed Senate. 
July 21, considered and passed House. 
July 28, 1989 
[S.J. Res. 142]
To remove a restriction from a parcel of land in Roanoke, Virginia, in order for that land to be conveyed to the State of Virginia for use as a veterans nursing home.
PL 101-68 (H.R.310), enacted 08/01/1989

PUBLIC LAW 101-68—AUG. 1, 1989 
103 STAT. 175 
Public Law 101-68 
101st Congress 
An Act 
To remove a restriction from a parcel of land in Roanoke, Virginia, in order for that 
Aug. 1, 1989 
land to be conveyed to the State of Virginia for use as a veterans nursing home. 
[H.R. 310] 
Be it enacted by the Senate and House of Representatives of the 
/ 
United States of America in Congress assembled, 
SECTION 1. REMOVAI. OF RESTRICTION. 
(a) IN GENERAL.—Subject to section 2, the Secretary of the Interior 
• 
shall execute such instruments as may be necessary to remove the 
restriction that the parcel of land described in subsection (b) be used 
exclusively for public park or public recreation purposes in perpetu-
ity on the condition that the city of Roanoke, Virginia, transfer such 
land to the State of Virginia for use as a veterans nursing home. 
(b) LAND DESCRIPTION.—The parcel of land referred to in subsec-
tion (a) is that parcel known as Veterans Park which is comprised of 
approximately 16.8 acres and was conveyed to the city of Roanoke, 
Virginia, by the United States on June 25, 1980 (recorded in the city 
of Roanoke Deed Book 1455, page 1154). 
SEC. 2. LIMITATION ON REMOVAL. 
The Secretary of the Interior may not remove the restriction 
described in section 1(a) if, within 4 years after the date of en-
actment of this Act, the State of Virginia has not committed funds 
with respect to the parcel described in section Kb) in an amount 
sufficient— 
(1) to comply with the State's obligation under section 5085 
of title 88, United States Code (relating to applications with 
respect to projects; payments), or 
(2) to construct, without a Federal grant, a veterans nursing 
home. 
, 
SE(..5. REVERSION. 
If, after the removal of the restriction described in section 1(a), the 
parcel referred to in section Kb) ceases to be used for the purposes of 
a veterans nursing home, the parcel shall revert to the United 
States. 
Approved August 1, 1989. 
LEGISLATIVE mSTORY—H.R. 310: 
HOUSE REPORTS: No. 101-18 (Comm. on Interior and Insular Affairs). 
SENATE REPORTS: No. 101-64 (Comm. on Energy and Natural Resources). 
CONGRESSIONAL RECORD, Vol. 135 (1989): 
Apr. 11, considered and passed House. 
July 14, considered and passed Senate.
A joint resolution to provide for the designation of September 15, 1989, as "National POW/MIA Recognition Day".
PL 101-65 (S.J.Res.129), enacted 07/28/1989

103 STAT. 166 
PUBLIC LAW 101-65—JULY 28, 1989 
Public Law 101-65 
101st Congress 
' 
Joint Resolution 
July 28, 1989 
To provide for the designation of September 15, 1989, as "National POW/MIA 
[S.J. Res. 129] 
Recognition Day" 
Whereas the United States has fought in many wars; 
Whereas thousands of Americans who served in those wars were 
captured by the enemy or listed as missing in action; 
Whereas many American prisoners of war were subjected to brutal 
and inhuman treatment by their enemy captors in violation of 
international codes and customs for the treatment of prisoners of 
war, and many such prisoners of war died from such treatment; 
Whereas many of these Americans are still missing and unac-
counted for, and the uncertainty surrounding their fates has 
caused their families to suffer acute hardship; and 
Whereas the sacrifices of Americans still missing and unaccounted 
for and their families are deserving of national recognition and 
support for continued priority efforts to determine the fate of 
those missing Americans: Now, therefore, be it 
Resolved by the Senate and House of Representatives of the United 
States of America in Congress assembled. That September 15,1989, is 
hereby designated as "National POW/MIA Recognition Day". The 
President is authorized and requested to issue a proclamation call-
ing upon the people of the United States to recognize that day with 
appropriate ceremonies and activities. 
Approved July 28, 1989. 
LEGISLATIVE HISTORY—S.J. Res. 129: 
CONGRESSIONAL RECORD, Vol. 135 (1989): 
July 13, considered and passed Senate. 
July 17, considered and passed House.
A joint resolution to designate October 1989 as "Polish American Heritage Month".
PL 101-64 (S.J.Res.93), enacted 07/27/1989

PUBLIC LAW 101-64—JULY 27, 1989 
103 STAT. 165 
Public Law 101-64 
101st Congress 
^ 
Joint Resolution 
To designate October 1989 as "Polish American Heritage Month". 
Whereas the first Polish immigrants to North America were among 
the settlers of Jamestown, Virginia, in the 17th century; 
Whereas Kazimierz Pulaski, Tadeusz Kosciuszko, and other Poles 
came to the British colonies in America to fight in the Revolution-
ary War and to risk their lives and fortunes for the creation of the 
United States; 
Whereas Poles and Americans of Polish descent have distinguished 
themselves by contributing to the development of arts, sciences, 
government, military service, athletics, and education in the 
United States; 
Whereas the Polish Constitution of May 3, 1791, was directly mod-
eled on the Constitution of the United States, is recognized as the 
second written constitution in history, and is revered by Poles and 
Americans of Polish descent; 
Whereas Americans of Polish descent and Americans sympathetic 
to the struggle of the Polish people to regain their freedom remain 
committed to a free and independent Polish nation; 
Whereas Poles and Americans of Polish descent take great pride in 
and honor the achievements of the greatest son of Poland, His 
Holiness Pope John Paul II; 
Whereas Poles and Americans of Polish descent take great pride in 
and honor the achievements of Nobel Peace Prize Laureate Lech 
Walesa, the founder of the Solidarity Labor Federation; 
Whereas the Solidarity Labor Federation was founded in August 
1980 and is continuing its struggle against oppression by the 
Government of Poland; and 
Whereas the Polish American Congress is observing its 45th 
anniversary this year and is celebrating October 1989 as Polish 
American Heritage Month: Now, therefore, be it 
Resolved by the Senate and House of Representatives of the United 
States of America in Congress assembled. That October 1989 is 
designated as "Polish American Heritage Month", and the Presi-
dent 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 July 27, 1989. 
LEGISLATIVE HISTORY—S.J. Res. 93: 
CONGRESSIONAL RECORD, Vol. 135 (1989): 
June 22, considef'ed and passed Senate. 
July 17, considered and passed House. 
July 27, 1989 
[S.J. Res. 93]
To ratify certain agreements relating to the Vienna Convention on Diplomatic Relations.
PL 101-62 (H.R.2214), enacted 07/26/1989

103 STAT. 162 
PUBLIC LAW 101-62—JULY 26, 1989 
Public Law 101-62 
101st Congress 
An Act 
July 26, 1989 
To ratify certain agreements relating to the Vienna Convention on Diplomatic 
[H.R. 2214] 
Relations. 
Be it enacted by the Senate and House of Representatives of the 
United States of America in Congress assembled, That, pursuant to 
48 use 1681 
section 101(d) of Public Law 99-239, the following agreements are 
?o*«. 
approved and shall enter into force in accordance with their terms: 
Islands 
^ ^ ^ "Agreement Between the Government of the United States 
and the Government of the Republic of the Marshall Islands to 
Amend the Governmental Representation Provisions of the 
Compact of Free Association Pursuant to section 432 of the 
Compact", signed on March 18, 1988; and 
Micronesia. 
(2) "Agreement Between the Government of the United States 
and the Government of the Federated States of Micronesia to 
Amend the Governmental Representation Provisions of the 
Compact of Free Association Pursuant to section 432 of the 
Compact", signed on March 9,1988. 
Approved July 26, 1989. 
LEGISLATIVE HISTORY—H.R. 2214: 
HOUSE REPORTS: No. 101-111 (Comm. on Foreign Affairs). 
CONGRESSIONAL RECORD, Vol. 135 (1989): 
June 27, considered and passed House. 
July 13, considered and passed Senate. 
WEEKLY COMPILATION OF PRESIDENTIAL DOCUMENTS, Vol. 25 (1989): 
July 26, Presidential statement.
A joint resolution to designate the week of September 10, 1989, through September 16, 1989, as "National Check-Up Week".
PL 101-57 (S.J.Res.95), enacted 07/21/1989

PUBLIC LAW 101-57—JULY 21, 1989 
103 STAT. 151 
Public Law 101-57 
101st Congress 
Joint Resolution 
To designate the week of September 10, 1989, through September 16, 1989, as 
July 21, 1989 
"National Check-Up Week". 
[S.J. Res. 95] 
Whereas more than 34,000,000 Americans are hospitalized each 
year; 
Whereas nearly 66,000,000 Americans are afflicted with some form 
of heart or blood vessel disease; 
Whereas approximately 34,000,000 Americans between the ages 24 
and 74 suffer from obesity; 
Whereas more than 60,000,000 Americans suffer from high blood 
pressure; 
Whereas an estimated 25 percent of adult Americans have elevated 
blood cholesterol levels; 
Whereas annual medical check-ups can decrease the number of 
hospitalizations, reduce the likelihood of a serious illness or pre-
mature death, and curb escalating health care costs; and 
Whereas annual medical screening may reveal previously unde-
tected high blood pressure, high blood cholesterol, cancer, and 
obesity-related ailments: 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 
September 10 through September 16, 1989, is designated £is "Na-
tional Check-Up Week". The President is authorized and requested 
to issue a proclamation calling on the people of the United States to 
observe such week with appropriate programs, ceremonies, and 
activities. 
Approved July 21, 1989. 
LEGISLATIVE HISTORY—S.J. Res. 95: 
CONGRESSIONAL RECORD, Vol. 135 (1989): 
June 9, considered and passed Senate. 
June 29, considered and passed House.
A joint resolution designating October 5, 1989, as "Raoul Wallenberg Day".
PL 101-63 (S.J.Res.110), enacted 07/27/1989

PUBLIC LAW 101-63—JULY 27, 1989 
103 STAT. 163 
Public Law 101-63 
v 
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101st Congress 
Joint Resolution 
Designating October 5, 1989, eis "Raoul Wallenberg Day". 
—'-
[S.J. Res. 110] 
Whereas in January 1944, the United States War Refugee Board 
asked Sweden to send a representative to Hungary to organize 
rescue operations for the Hungarian Jewish community which 
was marked for liquidation by the Nazis; 
Whereas the Swedish representative, Raoul Wallenberg, through a 
combination of what has been described as "bluff, heroism, and a 
contempt for convention" waged a bold campaign in Hungary to 
thwart the "final solution"; 
Whereas in the 6 months he was in Budapest, Raoul Wallenberg 
managed to, directly and indirectly, save the lives of some 100,000 
men, women, and children; 
Whereas Raoul Wallenberg risked his own life countless times 
during his work, dragging Jews from trains bound for gas cham-
bers, bringing food and blankets to those on death marches, and 
unflinchingly challenging Nazi authorities; 
Whereas Raoul Wallenberg was taken into Soviet "protective cus-
tody" on January 13, 1945, in violation of international standards 
of diplomatic immunity; 
Whereas Soviet officials originally denied having custody of 
Wallenberg, but subsequently stated that a prisoner named 
"Wallenberg" died in a Soviet prison on July 17, 1947; 
Whereas eyewitness accounts over the years, and as recently as 
December 1986, indicate that Raoul Wallenberg may indeed still 
be alive and imprisoned in the Soviet Union; 
Whereas the Soviet Union has never produced a death certificate or 
the remains of Raoul Wallenberg to prove that he died; 
Whereas the Soviet Union, despite numerous attempts by Swedish 
and American officials, refuses to look into the reports that Raoul 
Wallenberg is still alive; 
Whereas just as Raoul Wallenberg did not forget the Jewish people 
when it seemed that the rest of the world had forgotten, Raoul 
Wallenberg and all that he did for the cause of humanity must 
never be forgotten; and 
Whereas on October 5, 1981, the President of the United States 
signed into law a proclamation making Raoul Wallenberg an 
honorary citizen of the United States: Now, therefore, be it 
103 STAT. 164 
PUBLIC LAW 101-63—JULY 27, 1989 
Resolved by the Senate and House of Representatives of the United 
States of America in Congress assembled, That October 5, 1989, is 
designated as "Raoul Wallenberg Recognition Day", and the Presi-
dent 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 July 27, 1989. 
LEGISLATIVE HISTORY—S.J. Res. 110: 
CONGRESSIONAL RECORD, Vol. 135 (1989): 
June 9, considered and passed Senate. 
July 17, considered and passed House.