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A bill to designate the building known as the Federal Building, at 211 Main Street, in Scott City, Kansas, as the "Henry D. Parkinson Federal Building".
PL 96-139 (S.1491), enacted 12/12/1979

93 STAT. 1064 
PUBLIC LAW 96-139—DEC. 12, 1979 
Public Law 96-139 
v : ' 
96th Congress 
An Act 
Dec. 12, 1979 
.J>Q designate the building known as the Federal Building, at 211 Main Street, in 
[S. 1491] 
Scott City, Kansas, as the "Henry D. Parkinson Federal Building". 
Be it enacted by the Senate and House of Representatives of the 
Henry D. 
United States of 
America in Congress assembled, That the building at 
Parkinson 
211 Main Street, in Scott City, Kansas (commonly known as the 
Buifd'ing Kans 
Federal Building) shall hereafter be known and designated as the 
Designation. 
"Henry D. Parkinson Federal Building". Any reference in a law, 
map, regulation, document, record, or other paper of the United 
States to that building shall be held to be a reference to the Henry D. 
Parkinson Federal Building. 
Approved December 12, 1979. 
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LEGISLATIVE HISTORY: 
HOUSE REPORT No. 96-663 accompanying H.R. 4532 (Comm. on Public Works and 
Transportation). 
SENATE REPORT No. 96-389 (Comm. on Environment and Public Works). 
CONGRESSIONAL RECORD, Vol. 125 (1979): 
Nov. 1, considered and passed Senate. 
Dec. 3, H.R. 4532 considered and passed House; passage vacated and S. 1491 
passed in lieu.
A joint resolution proclaiming the week of December 3-9, 1979, as "Scouting Recognition Week".
PL 96-136 (H.J.Res.448), enacted 12/07/1979

93 STAT. 1060 
PUBLIC LAW 96-136—DEC. 7, 1979 
Dec. 7, 1979 
[H.J. Res. 448] 
Scouting 
Recognition 
Week. 
Designation 
authorization. 
Public Law 96-136 
96th Congress 
Joint Resolution 
Proclaiming the week of December 3 through December 9, 1979 as "Scouting 
Recognition Week". 
Whereas Scouting is a firmly established tradition in the United 
States; and 
Whereas youth involved in Scouting are a credit to their communi-
ties, their country, and a way of life that can survive only so long 
as the youth of this Nation are brought up to believe in and prac-
tice its principles; and 
Whereas the first week of December is an appropriate time to rec-
ognize the achievements and objectives of the Scouting move-
ment since the fifty-fifth annual calendar program, a vehicle 
designed to familiarize the American public with the Scout 
movement, is conducted during this week; and 
Whereas it is appropriate for the Government to recognize the posi-
tive principles of patriotism, enthusiasm, and service that Scout-
ing typifies: 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 December 
3 through December 9, 1979 is designated as "Scouting Recognition 
Week", and the President is authorized and requested to issue a 
proclamation calling upon the people of the United States to observe 
that week by appropriate activities. 
Approved December 7, 1979. 
LEGISLATIVE HISTORY: 
CONGRESSIONAL RECORD, Vol. 125 (1979): 
Nov. 29, considered and passed House. 
Dec. 4, considered and passed Senate.
A bill to amend section 201 of the Agricultural Act of 1949, as amended, to extend until September 30, 1981, the requirement that the price of milk be supported at not less than 80 percent of the parity price therefor.
PL 96-127 (H.R.4167), enacted 11/28/1979

93 STAT. 980 
PUBLIC LAW 96-126—NOV. 27, 1979 
Legislative 
proposal, 
publication or 
distribution of 
literature. 
Hunting of 
waterfowl with 
steel shot. 
Plant care or 
watering service. 
50 u s e app. 
2406 note. 
Ante, p. 515. 
SEC, 304. No part of any appropriation contained in this Act shall 
be available for any activity or the publication or distribution of 
literature that in any way tends to promote public support or 
opposition to any legislative proposal on which congressional action 
is not complete, in accordance with 18 U.S.C. 1913. 
SEC. 305. No funds appropriated by this Act shall be available for 
the implementation or enforcement of any rule or regulation of the 
United States Fish and Wildlife Service, Department of the Interior, 
requiring the use of steel shot in connection with the hunting of 
waterfowl in any State of the United States unless the appropriate 
State regulatory authority approves such implementation and 
enforcement. 
SEC. 306. No part of any appropriation contained in this Act shall 
remain available for obligation beyond the current fiscal year unless 
expressly so provided herein. 
SEC. 307. Notwithstanding the provisions of any other law, appro-
priations in this Act or any other Act may be used to contract with 
private firms to provide plant care or watering services e.xcept for 
indoor office plants. 
SEC. 308. Notwithstanding the provisions of any other law, the 
State of Alaska is exempted from application of the provisions of 
section 7(i) of the Export Administration Act of 1979 (Public Law 
96-72). 
SEC. 309. No funds appropriated by this Act in excess of $240,000 
shall be available for the legal representation of the Pueblos of 
Nambe, Tesuque, San Ildefonso, and Pojoaque, as plaintiffs-in-inter-
vention, in connection with the suit State of New Mexico v. Aamodt, 
U.S. District Court No. 6639. 
Approved November 27, 1979. 
LEGISLATIVE HISTORY: 
HOUSE REPORTS: No. 96-374 (Comm. on Appropriations) and No. 96-604 (Comm. of 
SENATE REPORT No. 96-363 (Comm. on Appropriations). 
CONGRESSIONAL RECORD, Vol. 125 (1979): 
July 30, considered and passed House. 
Oct. 12, 15, 16, 18, considered and passed Senate, amended. 
Nov. 9, House agreed to conference report; concurred in certain Senate amend-
ments, in others with amendments; Senate agreed to conference report and 
concurred in House amendments. 
WEEKLY COMPILATION OF PRESIDENTIAL DOCUMENTS, Vol. 15, No. 48: 
Nov. 27, Presidential statement.
A bill to designate the building known as the Federal Building in Wilmington, Delaware, as the "J. Caleb Boggs Building".
PL 96-134 (S.1686), enacted 12/05/1979

PUBLIC LAW 96-134—DEC. 5, 1979 
93 STAT. 1055 
Public Law 96-134 
96th Congress 
An Act 
Dec 5 197*) 
To designate the building known as'the Federal Building in Wilmington, Delaware, 
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as the "J. Caleb Boggs Building'" 
[S. 1686] 
Be it enacted by the Senate and House of Representatives of the 
United States of America in Congress assembled. That the building at J. Caleb Boggs 
844 King Street, Wilmington, Delaware (commonly known as the Building. 
Federal Building) shall hereafter be known and designated as the "J. Designation. 
Caleb Boggs Building". Any reference in a law, map, regulation, 
document, record, or other paper of the United States to that building 
shall be held to be a reference to the "J. Caleb Boggs Building'. 
Approved December 5, 1979. 
LEGISLATIVE HISTORY: 
HOUSE REPORT No. 96-522 accompanying H.R. 5228 (Comm. on Public Works and 
Transportation). 
SENATE REPORT No. 96-391 (Comm. on Environment and Public Works). 
CONGRESSIONAL RECORD, Vol. 125 (1979): 
Nov. 1, considered and passed Senate. 
Nov. 27, H.R. 5228 considered and passed House; passage vacated and S. 1686 
passed in lieu.
A bill to designate the U.S. Federal Courthouse Building located at 655 East Durango, San Antonio, Texas as the "John H. Wood, Jr., Federal Courthouse".
PL 96-120 (S.1728), enacted 11/16/1979

93 STAT. 862 
PUBLIC LAW 96-120—N0V.16, 1979 
Nov. 16,1979 
[S. 1728] 
John H. Wood, 
Jr., Federal 
Courthouse, 
designation. 
Public Law 96-120 
96th Congress 
An Act 
To designate the United States Federal Courthoxxse Building located at 655 East 
Durango, San Antonio, Texas, as the "John H. Wood, Jr., Federal Courthouse". 
Be it enacted by the Senate and House of Representatives of the 
United States of America in Congress assembled. That the United 
States Federal Courthouse Building located at 655 East Durango, San 
Antonio, Texas, shall hereafter be called and designated as the "John 
H. Wood, Jr., Federal Courthouse". Any reference in law, map, 
regulation, document, record, or other paper of the United States to 
such building shall be held to be reference to the John H. Wood, Jr., 
Federal Courthouse. 
Approved November 16,1979. 
LEGISLATIVE fflSTORY: 
HOUSE REPORT No. 96-432 accompanying H.R. 4619 (Comm. on Public Works and 
Transportation). 
SENATE REPORT No. 96-359 (Comm. on Environment and Public Works). 
CONGRESSIONAL RECORD, Vol. 125 (1979): 
Oct. 12, considered and passed Senate. 
Oct. 15, H.R. 4619 considered and passed House; passage vacated and S. 1728, 
amended, passed in lieu. 
Nov. 1, Senate disagreed to House amendments. 
Nov. 9, House receded fi-om its amendments.
A bill to allow the Interest Rate Modification Act of 1979 passed by the Council of the District of Columbia to take effect immediately.
PL 96-124 (H.R.5811), enacted 11/20/1979

PUBLIC LAW 96-124—NOV. 20, 1979 
93 STAT. 927 
Public Law 96-124 
96th Congress 
An Act 
To allow the Interest Rate Modification Act of 1979, passed by the Council of the 
Nov. 20, 1979 
District of Columbia, to take effect immediately. 
[H.R. 5811] 
Be it enacted by the Senate and House of Representatives of the 
United States of 
America in Congress assembled. That section 602(c)(1) D.c. 
of the District of Columbia Self-Government and Governmental interest rate 
Reorganization Act shall not apply to the Interest Rate Modification Sc Code 1-147 
Act of 1979 (District of Columbia act 3-119) passed by the Council of 
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the District of Columbia on November 6, 1979, and signed by the 
Mayor of the District of Columbia on November 6, 1979, and such 
District of Columbia act shall become law on the date of the 
enactment of this Act, notwithstanding section 404(e) of the District 
of Columbia Self-Government and Governmental Reorganization Act D.c. Code 1-144. 
and any provision to the contrary in such District of Columbia act. 
Approved November 20, 1979. 
LEGISLATIVE HISTORY: 
HOUSE REPORT No. 96-603 (Comm. on District of Columbia). 
CONGRESSIONAL RECORD, Vol. 125 (1979): 
Nov. 13, considered and passed House. 
Nov. 16, considered and passed Senate.
A joint resolution to amend the Act of October 21, 1978 (92 Stat. 1675; P.L. 95-498).
PL 96-117 (H.J.Res.199), enacted 11/16/1979

93 STAT. 858 
PUBLIC LAW 96-117—NOV. 16, 1979 
Public Law 96-117 
OH 
96th Congress 
Joint Resolution 
Nov. 16,1979 
To amend the Act of October 21,1978 (92 Stat. 1675; PubUc Law 95-498). 
[H.J. Res. 199] 
Resolved by the Senate and House of Representatives of the United 
Indians. 
States of America in Congress assembled. That the Act of October 21, 
PuebioofSanta 
1978 (92 Stat. 1675; Public Law 95-498) is hereby amended by 
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inserting in section l(bX2), before the phrase "Section 5:", the 
amendment. ' 
heading "Township 13 North, Range 4 East . 
Approved November 16, 1979. 
LEGISLATIVE HISTORY: 
HOUSE REPORT No. 96-72 (Conmi. on Interior and Insular Affairs). 
SENATE REPORT No. 96-396 (Comm. on Indian Affairs). 
CONGRESSIONAL RECORD, Vol. 125 (1979): 
Apr. 2, considered and passed House. 
Nov. 7, considered and passed Senate.
A bill to provide for the distribution within the United States of the International Communication Agency film entitled "Reflections: George Meany".
PL 96-116 (H.R.5279), enacted 11/16/1979

PUBLIC LAW 96-116—NOV. 16, 1979 
93 STAT. 857 
Public Law 96-116 
96th Congress 
An Act 
To provide for the distribution within the United States of the International Com- 
Nov. 16, 1979 
munication Agency film entitled "Reflections: George Meany". 
[H.R. 5279] 
Be it enacted by the Senate and House of Representatives of the 
United States of 
America in Congress assembled. That, notwithstand- George Meany 
ing the second sentence of section 501 of the United States Informa- 5.1"^'US-
tion and Educational Exchange Act of 1948 (22 U.S.C. 1461), the distribution. 
Director of the International Communication Agency shall, upon 
receipt of reimbursement for any expenses involved, make available 
to the Administrator of General Services, for deposit in the National 
Archives of the United States, a master copy of the film entitled 
"Reflections: George Meany", and the Administrator shall make 
copies of such film available for purchase and public viewing within 
the United States. 
Approved November 16, 1979. 
LEGISLATIVE HISTORY: 
SENATE REPORT No. 96-392 (Comm. on Foreign Relations). 
CONGRESSIONAL RECORD, Vol. 125 (1979): 
Sept. 24, considered and passed House. 
Nov. 6, considered and passed Senate.
A joint resolution designating December 1979 as "National Child Abuse Prevention Month".
PL 96-119 (H.J.Res.428), enacted 11/16/1979

PUBLIC LAW 96-119—NOV. 16, 1979 
93 STAT. 861 
Public Law 96-
96th Congress 
119 
Joint Resolution 
Designating December 1979 as "National Child Abuse Prevention Month". 
Whereas each year in the United States one million children are 
victims of child abuse and neglect, including three thousand who 
die; 
Whereas the Child Abuse Prevention and Treatment Act of 1974 
has yet to fulfill its mandate of being the cornerstone of a United 
States policy for child abuse prevention and treatment; 
Whereas a dedicated core of organizations and individuals (includ-
ing the National Alliance for the Prevention of Child Abuse; the 
New York Foundling Hospital and its director, Doctor Vincent 
Fontana; Children's Village; and the National Center for the Pre-
vention of Child Abuse and its director, C. Henry Kempe, doctor 
of medicine) are leaders in the effort to focus greater attention 
on and resources into the movement to combat child abuse and 
neglect; and 
Whereas the month of December 1979 is the final month in the 
observance of the International Year of the Child: Now, there-
fore, be it 
Resolved by the Senate and House of Representatives of the United 
States of America in Congress assembled, That December 1979 is 
designated as "National Child Abuse Prevention Month" and the 
President is requested to issue a proclamation calling upon the people 
of the United States to observe such month with appropriate ceremo-
nies and activities. 
Approved November 16, 1979. 
Nov. 16, 1979 
[H.J. Res. 428] 
42 u s e 5101 
note. 
National Child 
Abuse 
Prevention 
Month. 
Designation. 
LEGISLATIVE HISTORY: 
CONGRESSIONAL RECORD, Vol. 125 (1979): 
Oct. 26, considered and passed House. 
Nov. 7, considered and passed Senate.
A joint resolution to authorize the President to issue a proclamation designating the week beginning on November 18, 1979, as "National Family Week".
PL 96-115 (H.J.Res.68), enacted 11/16/1979

93 STAT. 856 
PUBLIC LAW 96-115—NOV. 16, 1979 
Nov. 16, 1979 
[H.J. Res. 68] 
National Family 
Week. 
Designation 
authorization. 
Public Law 96-115 
96th Congress 
Joint Resolution 
To authorize the President to issue a proclamation designating the week beginning 
on November 18,1979, as "National Family Week". 
Whereas the family is the basic strength of any free and orderly 
society; and 
Whereas it is appropriate to honor the family as a unit essential to 
the continued well-being of the United States; and 
Whereas it is fitting that official recognition be given to the impor-
tance of family loyalties and ties: Now, therefore, be it 
Resolved by the Senate and House of 
Representatives of the United 
States of 
America in Congress assembled, T^at the President is hereby 
authorized and requested to issue a proclamation designating the 
week beginning on November 18,1979, as "National Familv Week" 
and 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 November 16, 1979. 
LEGISLATIVE HISTORY: 
CONGRESSIONAL RECORD, Vol. 125 (1979): 
Nov. 8, considered and passed House. 
Nov. 9, considered and passed Senate.
A bill to amend the Agricultural Adjustment Act of 1938, as amended, to exempt State prison farms from paying of marketing quota penalties.
PL 96-113 (H.R.998), enacted 11/16/1979

93 STAT. 850 
PUBLIC LAW 96-113—NOV. 16, 1979 
Public Law 96-113 
96th Congress 
An Act 
Nov. 16,1979 
To amend the Agricultural Adjustment Act of 1938, as amended, to exempt State 
[H.R. 998] 
prison farms from paying of marketing quota penalties. 
Be it enacted by the Senate and House of Representatives of the 
United States of America in Congress assembled, That, section 372(d) 
7 use 1372. 
of the Agricultural Adjustment Act of 1938, as amended, is further 
amended to add a new sentence as follows: "Effective with the 1978 
crops, no penalty shall be collected under this Act with respect to the 
marketing of any agricultural commodity grown on State prison 
farms for consumption within such State prison system.". 
Approved November 16, 1979. 
LEGISLATIVE HISTORY: 
HOUSE REPORT No. 96-393 (Comm. on Agriculture). 
SENATE REPORT No. 96-380 accompanying S. 312 (Comm. on Agriculture, Nutri-
tion, and Forestry). 
CONGRESSIONAL RECORD, Vol. 125 (1979): 
Sept. 17, considered and passed House. 
Nov. 1, considered and passed Senate. 
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A bill to amend the Foreign Assistance Act of 1961 to authorize special Caribbean hurricane relief assistance.
PL 96-109 (H.R.5218), enacted 11/09/1979

93 STAT. 842 
PUBLIC LAW 96-109—NOV. 9, 1979 
Nov. 9, 1979 
[H.R. 5218] 
Caribbesin 
hurricane relief 
assistance, 
authorization. 
22 u s e 2292 et 
seq. 
22 u s e 2292m. 
22 u s e 2292. 
7 u s e 1691 note. 
Public Law 96-109 
96th Congress 
An Act 
To amend the Foreign Assistance Act of 1961 to authorize special Caribbean hurri-
cane relief assistance. 
Be it enacted by the Senate and House of Representatives of the 
United States of America in Congress assembled, That chapter 9 of 
part I of the Foreign Assistance Act of 1961 is amended by adding at 
the end thereof the following new section: 
"SEC. 495G. SPECIAL CARIBBEAN HURRICANE RELIEF ASSISTANCE.— 
The President is authorized to furnish assistance, on such terms and 
conditions as he may determine, for disaster relief and reconstruction 
in the Caribbean to assist in alleviating the human suffering caused 
by recent hurricanes in that region. In addition to amounts otherwise 
available for such purposes, there is authorized to be appropriated for 
purposes of this section $25,000,000 for the fiscal year 1980, which 
amount is authorized to remain available until expended. Assistance 
under this section shall be provided in accordance with the policies 
and general authorities contained in section 491.". 
SEC. 2. Priority shall be given to furnishing agricultural commod-
ities under the Agricultural Trade Development and Assistance Act 
of 1954 to countries in the Caribbean in order to assist in alleviating 
the human suffering caused by the recent hurricanes in that region. 
Approved November 9, 1979. 
LEGISLATIVE HISTORY: 
SENATE REPORT No. 96-367 (Comm. on Foreign Relations). 
CONGRESSIONAL RECORD, Vol. 125 (1979): 
Sept. 25, considered and passed House. 
Oct. 30, considered and passed Senate.
A bill to amend the Higher Education Act of 1965 to provide that any reduction in the amount appropriated for fiscal year 1980 pursuant to section 101(a) of such Act from the amount so appropriated for fiscal year 1979 shall be borne equally by all the States.
PL 96-96 (H.R.5386), enacted 10/31/1979

PUBLIC LAW 96-96—OCT. 31, 1979 
93 STAT. 729 
Public Law 96-96 
96th Congress 
An Act 
To amend the Higher Education Act of 1965 to provide that any reduction in the 
amount appropriated for fiscal year 1980 pursuant to section 101(a) of such Act 
from the amount so appropriated for tiscfd year 1979 shall be borne equally by all 
the States. 
Be it enacted by the Senate and House of Representatives of the 
United States of America in Congress assembled, That section 108 of 
the Higher Education Act of 1965 is amended— 
(1) by inserting "(a)(1)" after "SEC. 103"; and 
(2) by adding after paragraph (1) of subsection (a) (as so 
redesignated) the following new paragraph: 
"(2) From the sums appropriated pursuant to section 101(a) for 
fiscal year 1980 which are not reserved under section 106(a) or section 
111(a), the Commissioner shall allot to each State an amount equal to 
the product o
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— 
"(A) the amount of such State's allotment under paragraph (1) 
for fiscal year 1979; and 
"(B) a fraction, the numerator of which is the amount appropri-
ated pursuant to section 101(a) for fiscal year 1980 (less any 
amount reserved under section 106(a) or section 111(a)) and the 
denominator of which is the amount appropriated pursuant to 
section 101(a) for fiscal year 1979 (less any amount reserved 
under section 106(a) or section 111(a)).". 
SEC. 2. No fiscal year 1979 funds may be withheld from a State 
under subpart 3 of part A of title IV of the Higher Education Act of 
1965 because of a failure of a State to meet the requirement of 
section 415C(b)(4) of that Act based upon the provisions of a State 
statute enacted prior to October 1,1978. 
Approved October 31, 1979. 
Oct. 31,1979 
[H.R. 5386] 
Higher 
Education Act of 
1965, 
amendment. 
20 u s e 1003. 
20 u s e 1001. 
20 u s e 1005a. 
20 u s e 1008b. 
LEGISLATIVE HISTORY: 
HOUSE REPORT No. 96-497 (Comm. on Education and Labor). 
CONGRESSIONAL RECORD, Vol. 125 (1979): 
Oct. 15, considered and passed House. 
Oct. 18, considered and peissed Senate, amended. 
Oct. 19, House concurred in Senate amendment.
A joint resolution designating November 4, 1979, as "Will Rogers Day".
PL 96-99 (H.J.Res.3), enacted 11/02/1979

93 STAT. 732 
PUBLIC LAW 96-99—NOV. 2, 1979 
Public Law 96-99 
S€ 
96th Congress 
Joint Resolution 
Nov. 2,1979 
Designating November 4,1979, as "Will Rogers Day". 
[H.J. Res. 3] 
Whereas Will Rogers, in a lifetime of wise and humorous commen-
tary on events in this Nation and throughout the world, made a 
tremendous contribution to human betterment through his 
gentle yet penetrating wisdom; 
Whereas from Cherokee Indian and European ancestry, bom on an 
Indian territory farm, he was a true product of the frontier civili-
zation of our Great Plains as well as its unique combination in 
Okl^oma; 
Whereas he became world famous as rodeo performer, Broadway 
entertainer, movie and radio star, and above all as daily colum-
nist for some three hundred and fifty newspapers throughout the 
United States; 
Whereas he became Oklahoma's best known native son and the 
most celebrated private citizen of the United States in his life-
time; 
Whereas Will Rogers possessed the priceless gift of being able to 
judge people and events both kindly and keenly, personifying af-
fection for his fellow man; 
Whereas he improved the standard of public life throughout Amer-
ica by his witty and constructive commentary, making this a 
better place in which to live; and 
Whereas the approaching one hundredth anniversary of his birth is 
a fitting occasion to dedicate ourselves to a rebirth of the good-
will and public spirit he exemplified: Now, therefore, be it 
Resolved by the Senate and House of Representatives of the 
Will Rogers Day. United States of 
America in Congress assembled. That the President is 
Designation 
authorized and requested to designate November 4, 1979, as "Will 
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Rogers Day" in commemoration of the one hundredth anniversary of 
the birth of William Penn Adair Rogers, noted American phUos-
opher-humorist. 
Approved November 2, 1979, 
authorization. 
LEGISLATIVE HISTORY: 
CONGRESSIONAL RECORD, Vol. 125 (1979): 
Oct. 26, considered and passed House. 
Oct. 31, considered and passed Senate.