macadeliccc/US-FederalLaws huggingface dataset:
A joint resolution to provide for the designation of July 9, 1982, and April 9, 1983, as "National P.O.W.-M.I.A. Recognition Day."
PL 97-189 (S.J.Res.160), enacted 06/01/1982

PUBLIC LAW 97-189—JUNE 1, 1982 
96 STAT. 105 
Public Law 97-189 
97th Congress 
Joint Resolution 
To provide for the designation of July 9, 1982, and April 9, 1983, as "National 
P.O.W./M.I.A. Recognition Day'*. 
Whereas the United States has fought in many wars; 
Whereas thousands of Americans who served in such wars were 
captured by the enemy or are 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 it is uncertain whether those Americans missing in action 
are alive or dead and such uncertainty has caused their families 
to sufTer acute hardship; and 
Whereas the sacrifices of American prisoners of war and Americans 
missing in action and their families are deserving of national 
recognition: Now, therefore, be it 
Resolved by the Senate and House of Representatives of the United 
Stales of America in Congress assembled, That the ninth day of July 
1982 and the ninth day of April 1983 shall be designated as 
"National P.O.W./MJ.A. Recognition Day" and the President of the 
United States is authorized and requested to issue a proclamation 
each year calling upon the people of the United States to commemo-
rate such day with appropriate activities. 
Approved June 1, 1982, 
June 1, 1982 
[S.J. Res. 160] 
National 
P.O.W./M.I.A. 
Recognition Day. 
LEGISLATIVE HISTORY—S.J. Res. 160 (H.J. Res. 479): 
CONGRESSIONAL RECORD, Vol. 128 (1982): 
May 5, considered and passed Senate. 
May 11, H.J. Res. 479 considered and passed House; proceedings vacated and 
S.J. Res. 160, amended, passed in lieu. 
May 19, Senate concurred in House amendments.
A joint resolution authorizing and requesting the President to proclaim "National Orchestra Week".
PL 97-183 (S.J.Res.145), enacted 05/24/1982

PUBLIC LAW 97-183—MAY 24, 1982 
96 STAT. 97 
Public Law 97-183 
97th Congress 
Joint Resolution 
Authorizing and requesting the President to proclaim "National Orchestra Week". 
May 24,19:B2_ 
[S.J. Res. 145] 
Whereas America's one thousand five hundred and seventy-two 
symphony and chamber orchestras are among our Nation's finest 
cultural and artistic resources, providing inspiration and enjoy-
ment to more than twenty-three million people each year 
throughout the country; 
Whereas America's greatest professional orchestras are interna-
tionally recognized as among the finest in the world, setting the 
standards of excellence against which other musical endeavors 
are measured; 
Whereas America's orchestras serve their communities as total 
musical resources by supporting other arts activities and cooper-
ating in joint artistic ventures; 
Whereas America's orchestras cultivate a national musical heri-
tage by nurturing young talent, providing opportunities for 
American-trained musicians and conductors, and promoting per-
formances of American music; 
Whereas America's orchestras educate the youth of the country by 
providing high quality music education through youth concerts, 
in-school demonstrations and training programs, and master 
classes; 
Whereas America's orchestras reach diverse audiences beyond the 
concert hall through regional and national tours, free outdoor 
performances, and other special events; 
Whereas the success of America's orchestras has been the result of 
a joint effort of skilled professionals and dedicated volunteers 
working together to promote and produce music in their commu-
nities; and 
Whereas America's orchestras have grown in size and artistic qual-
ity during the past ten years, with the help of direct grants from 
the orchestra program of the National Endowment for the Arts: 
Now, therefore, be it 
96 STAT. 98 
PUBLIC LAW 97-183—MAY 24, 1982 
National 
Resolved by the Senate and House of Representatives of the 
Orchestra Week. United States of America in Congress assembled. That the week 
beginning June 13, 1982, is designated as "National Orchestra 
Week", and the President of the United States is authorized and 
requested to issue a proclamation calling upon Federal, State, and 
local government agencies, interest groups and organizations, and 
the people of the United States to observe that week by engaging 
in appropriate activities and programs, thereby showing their sup-
port of America's orchestras and the arts. 
Approved May 24, 1982. 
LEGISLATIVE HISTORY—S.J. Res. 145: 
CONGRESSIONAL RECORD, Vol. 128 (1982): 
Mar. 4, considered and passed Senate. 
May 11, considered and passed House.
A joint resolution to grant official recognition to the International Ballet Competition.
PL 97-181 (H.J.Res.361), enacted 05/24/1982

96 STAT. 94 
PUBLIC LAW 97-181—MAY 24, 1982 
May 24, 1982 
[H.J. Res. 361] 
International 
ballet 
competition. 
Recognition. 
Public Law 97-181 
97th Congress 
Joint Resolution 
To grant official recognition to the international ballet competition. 
Resolved by the Senate and House of Representatives 
of the 
United States of America in Congress assembled, That the United 
States recognizes the international ballet competition held in Jack-
son, Mississippi, under the sponsorship of the Mississippi Ballet 
International, Incorporated, as the official competition within the 
United States, and this organization and its participants as the offi-
cial representatives of the United States in the international ballet 
competition cycle, which originated in Varna, Bulgaria, in 1964, 
and rotates among the cities of Varna, Bulgaria; Tokyo, Japan; 
Moscow, Union of Soviet Socialist Republics; and 
Jackson, 
Mississippi. 
Approved May 24, 1982. 
LEGISLATIVE HISTORY—H.J. Res. 361 (S.J. Res. 127): 
CONGRESSIONAL RECORD, Vol. 128 (1982): 
Mar. 11, considered and passed House. 
May 5, considered and passed Senate, in lieu of S.J. Res. 127.
A joint resolution to designate the week of November 7, 1982, through November 14, 1982, as "National Hospice Week".
PL 97-182 (S.J.Res.170), enacted 05/24/1982

PUBLIC LAW 97-182—MAY 24, 1982 
96 STAT. 95 
Public Law 97-182 
97th Congress 
Joint Resolution 
To designate the week of November 7,1982, through November 14,1982, as "National 
May 24, 1982 
Hospice Week". 
[S.J. Res. 170] 
Whereas hospice care provided in the United States has demon-
strated that it is possible for people who are nearing the end of 
life to have appropriate, competent, and compassionate care; 
Whereas providers of hospice care are interdisciplinary teams of 
physicians, nurses, social workers, pharmacists, physical and 
occupational therapists, psychological and spiritual counselors, 
and other trained community volunteers; 
Whereas hospice services are provided by volunteer teams on an 
unintermittent basis, tailored to the needs of each individual 
patient and patient family; 
Whereas the hospice care concept has not had the national recogni-
tion necessary to cause general public awareness of an alternate 
care system for the terminally ill; 
Whereas lack of national recognition has caused many hundreds of 
patients and patient families to suffer unnecessary physical, emo-
tional, and spiritual pain and grief attendant on terminal illness; 
and 
Whereas hospice care is a realistic alternative to unnecessary suf-
fering that allows terminally ill patients and their families the 
opportunity to live and die in peace and comfort in an environ-
ment of personal individuality and integrity: 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 National 
November 7, 1982, through November 14, 1982, is designated as Hospice Week. 
"National Hospice Week" and the President of the United States is 
authorized and requested to issue a proclamation calling upon all 
government agencies, the medical community, appropriate private 
96 STAT. 96 
PUBLIC LAW 97-182—MAY 24, 1982 
oiiganizations, and the people of the United States to observe the 
week with appropriate forums, programs, and activities designed to 
encourage national recognition and support for the hospice care 
concept as a realistic and humane response to the needs of the ter-
minally ill. 
Approved May 24, 1982. 
LEGISLATIVE HISTORY—S.J. Res. 170: 
CONGRESSIONAL RECORD, Vol. 128 (1982): 
Apr. 1, considered and passed Senate. 
May 11, considered and passed House.
A bill to authorize the Secretary of the Interior to assist in the preservation of historic Camden in the State of South Carolina, and for other purposes.
PL 97-184 (S.146), enacted 05/24/1982

PUBLIC LAW 97-184—MAY 24, 1982 
96 STAT. 99 
Public Law 97-184 
97th Congress 
An Act 
To authorize the Secretary of the Interior to assist in the preservation of historic 
Camden in the State of South Carolina, 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) in order 
to assist in the preservation of the nationally significant historic 
resources associated with the town of Camden, South Carolina, a 
key location in the development of South Carolina and in military 
operations in the South during the American Revolution, the Sec-
retary of the Interior is authorized, in accordance with subsection 
2(e) of the Act of August 21, 1935 (49 Stat. 666), to enter into a 
cooperative agreement or agreements with the Camden Historical 
Commission, the Camden District Heritage Foundation, or other 
appropriate public, governmental, or private nonprofit entities pur-
suant to which the Secretary may assist in the protection, restora-
tion, and interpretation of such resources for the benefit of the 
public. 
(b) Beginning October 1, 1982, there are hereby authorized to be 
appropriated such sums as may be necessary to carry out the provi-
sions of this Act, but not to exceed $250,000. 
Approved May 24, 1982. 
May 24, 1982 
[S. 146] 
Camden, B.C. 
Historic 
preservation. 
16 u s e 461 note. 
16 u s e 462. 
Appropriation 
authorization. 
LEGISLATIVE HISTORY—S. 146: 
HOUSE REPORT No. 97-459 (Comm. on Interior and Insular Affairs). 
SENATE REPORT No. 97-207 (Comm. on Energy and Natural Resources). 
CONGRESSIONAL RECORD: 
Vol. 127 (1981): Oct. 21, considered and passed Senate. 
Vol. 128 (1982): Mar. 23, considered and failed of passage in House. 
May 11, considered and passed House.
A joint resolution to authorize and request the President to issue a proclamation designating April 25 through May 2, 1982, as "Jewish Heritage Week".
PL 97-173 (H.J.Res.448), enacted 04/28/1982

PUBLIC LAW 97-173—APR. 28, 1982 
96 STAT. 69 
Public Law 97-173 
97th Congress 
Joint Resolution 
To authorize and request the President to issue a proclamation designating April 25 
Apr. 28,1982 
through May 2,1982, as "Jewish Heritage Week". 
[H.J. Res. 448] 
Whereas the Congress recognizes that an understanding of the 
herit^e of all American ethnic groups contributes to tifie unity 
of our country; and 
Whereas intergroup understanding can be further fostered through 
an appreciation of the culture, history, and traditions of the 
Jewish community and the contributions of Jews to our country 
and society and 
Whereas the months of April and May contain events of m^'or sig-
nificance in the Jewish calendar—Passover, the anniversary of 
the Warsaw Ghetto Uprising, Israeli Independence Day, Solidar-
ity Sunday for Soviet Jewry, and Jerusalem Day: Now, therefore, 
be it 
Resolved by the Senate and House of Representatives of the 
United States of America in Congress assembled. That the Presi- ^
^
^
^
f 
h Heritage 
dent is authorized and requested to issue a proclamation designa-
ting April 25 through May 2,1982, as "Jewish Heritage Week" and 
calling upon the people of the United States, State and local gov-
ernment agencies, and interested organizations to observe that 
week with appropriate ceremonies, activities, and programs. 
Approved April 28, 1982. 
Week. 
LEGISLATIVE HISTORY—H.J. Res. 448: 
CONGRESSIONAL RECORD, Vol. 128 (1982): 
Apr. 22, considered and passed House and Senate.
A joint resolution to designate April 19, 1982, as "Dutch-American Friendship Day".
PL 97-170 (H.J.Res.410), enacted 04/12/1982

96 STAT. 66 
PUBLIC LAW 97-170—APR. 12, 1982 
Apr. 12, 1982 
[H.J. Res. 410] 
Dutch-American 
Friendship Day. 
Public Law 97-170 
97th Congress 
Joint Resolution 
To designate April 19,1982, as "Dutch-American Friendship Day". 
Whereas on April 19, 1782, in The Hague, the Netherlands, Prince 
William V of Orange and the States-Greneral officially recognized 
the ambassadorial credentials of John Adams, thereby establish-
ing formal diplomatic relations between the new government of 
the United States and the Netherlands; 
Whereas the diplomatic relationship between the United States 
and the Netherlands is the longest such relationship between the 
United States and any foreign country; 
Whereas the historical relationship between the American and 
Dutch peoples began approximately four hundred years ago, 
when the Pilgrims resided in the Netherlands for ten years 
before sailing to the New World; 
Whereas Americans of Dutch descent, including Presidents Martin 
Van Buren, Theodore Roosevelt, and Franklin Delano Roosevelt, 
have made significant contributions to the United States; and 
Whereas the bond of friendship between the American and Dutch 
peoples serves as a model for the good relations that should exist 
among all peoples of the world: Now, therefore, be it 
Resolved by the Senate and House of Representatives of the 
United States of America in Confess assembled. That Apnl 19, 
1982, hereby is designated "Dutch-American Friendship Day", 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 such day with appropriate ceremonies and activities. 
Approved April 12, 1982. 
LEGISLATIVE HISTORY—H.J. Res. 410: 
CONGRESSIONAL RECORD, Vol. 128 (1982): 
Mar. 30, considered and passed House. 
Mar. 31, considered and passed Senate.
An act to authorize the Secretary of Agriculture to sell the portion of the Tahoe National Forest known as Blyth Arena.
PL 97-179 (H.R.2863), enacted 05/24/1982

96 STAT. 90 
PUBLIC LAW 97-179—MAY 24, 1982 
May 24, 1982 
[H.R. 2863] 
Tahoe National 
Forest, Blyth 
Arena; sale. 
Public Law 97-179 
97th Congress 
An Act 
To authorize the Secretary of Agriculture to sell the portion of the Tahoe National 
Forest known as Blyth Arena. 
Be it enacted by the Senate and House of Representatives of the 
United States of America in Congress assembled. That notwith-
standing any other provision of law, the Secretary of Agriculture 
may dispose of by exchange pursuant to the General Exchange Act 
of March 20, 1922, as amended (16 U.S.C. 485, 486) and the Federal 
Land Policy and Management Act of 1976 (43 U.S.C. 1716, 1717) or 
by sale at public auction, for not less than fair market value, all 
right, title, and interest in the approximately 5.2 acres of land 
which is known as Blyth Arena and located in the Tahoe National 
Forest, which is an exception to land patent numbered 04-70-0146, 
and which is depicted on a map entitled "Blj^h Arena Sale or 
Exchange Proposal", dated February 1981, on file in the office of 
the Chief, Forest Service, Department of Agriculture. 
SEC. 2. If the Secretary of Agriculture disposes of the land 
described in section 1 of this Act by sale, the proceeds shall be 
retained by the Secretary and shall be used for acquisition by the 
Secretary of lands in the State of California which shall be 
included within the national forest system and shall be perma-
nently reserved, held, and administered as part of such system. 
Approved May 24, 1982. 
LEGISLATIVE HISTORY—H.R. 2863: 
HOUSE REPORT No. 97-359 (Comm. on Interior and Insular Affairs). 
SENATE REPORT No. 97-367 (Comm. on Energy and Natural Resources). 
CONGRESSIONAL RECORD: 
Vol. 127 (1981): Dec. 15, considered and passed House. 
Vol. 128 (1982): May 10, considered and passed Senate.
A joint resolution to establish "National Nurse-Midwifery Week".
PL 97-172 (S.J.Res.67), enacted 04/16/1982

96 STAT. 68 
Apr. 16, 1982 
[S.J. Res. 67] 
PUBLIC LAW 97-172—APR. 16, 1982 
Nationfil Nurse-
Midwifery Week. 
Public Law 97-172 
97th Congress 
Joint Resolution 
To establish National Nurse-Midwifery Week. 
Whereas the health and safetjr of childbearing families is of para-
mount importance in our society; 
Whereas nurse-midwives have practiced in this country since 
coming to the mountains of eastern Kentuck)^ in 1925; 
Whereas the Federal Government has a long history of support for 
the nurse-midwifery practice and education; 
Whereas certified nurse-midwives have demonstrated their ability 
to give high-quality care to normal mothers and babies through-
out the maternity cycle, and their emphasis on health teaching 
and high-quality care for well mothers and babies makes them a 
valuable part of the health care team and makes their services 
increasingly in demand by the public; 
Whereas nurse-midwifery care has a proven record in reducing 
infant morbidity and mortality; 
Whereas nurse-midwifery care has been demonstrated to be cost 
effective for families and for the Nation; 
Whereas childbearing families have found nurse-midwives respon-
sive to their wishes for more participatory maternity care; and 
Whereas the Congress has already recognized the autonomous 
E
ractice of certified nurse-midwives under both medicaid and the 
department of Defense civilian health and medical program of 
the uniformed services (CHAMPUS): Now, therefore, be it 
Resolved by the Senate and House of Representatives of the 
United States of America in Congress assembled. That Congress 
declares April 19 to 26, 1982, as National Nurse-Midwifery Week, 
and Congress recognizes the unique contribution that nurse-mid-
wives have made to mothers and babies in the United States 
during the past half century. 
Approved April 16,1982. 
LEGISLATIVE HISTORY—S.J. Res. 67: 
CONGRESSIONAL RECORD: 
Vol. 127 (1981): Sept. 25, considered and passed Senate. 
Vol. 128 (1982): Apr. 1, considered and passed House.
A joint resolution to authorize and request the President to issue a proclamation designating April 4, 1982, as the "National Day of Reflection".
PL 97-166 (H.J.Res.447), enacted 04/03/1982

96 STAT. 60 
PUBLIC LAW 97-166—APR. 3, 1982 
Apr. 3, 1982 
[H.J. Res. 447] 
National Day 
of Reflection. 
Public Law 97-166 
97th Congress 
Joint Resolution 
To authorize and request the President to issue a proclamation designating April 4, 
1982, as the "National Day of Reflection". 
Whereas the Congress recognizes the historical tradition of ethical 
values and principles which are the basis of civilized society and 
upon which our great Nation was founded; 
Whereas these ethical values and principles which, from the dawn 
of civilization when they were known as the Seven Noahide 
Laws, have been the bedrock of society without which the edifice 
of civilization stands in serious peril of returning to chaos; 
Whereas society is presently profoundly concerned with the weak-
ening of these principles that has resulted in crises that belea-
guer and threaten the fabric of civilized society; and 
Whereas the justified preoccupation with these crises must not let 
the citizens of this Nation lose sight of their responsibility of 
transmitting these historical ethical values from our distin-
guished past to the generations of the future, and need occa-
sional reminder of this duty and privilege: Now, therefore, be it 
Resolved by the Senate and House of Representatives of the 
United States of America in Congress assembled. That the Presi-
dent is authorized to issue a proclamation designating April 4, 
1982, which this year coincides with the eightieth birthday of Rabbi 
Menachem Mendel Schneerson, universally respected and revered 
leader and head of the worldwide Lubavitch movement, who has 
done so much to foster and promote these ethical values and princi-
ples, as the "National Day of Reflection". 
Approved April 3, 1982. 
LEGISLATIVE HISTORY—H.J. Res. 447: 
CONGRESSIONAL RECORD, Vol. 128 (1982): 
Mar. 30, considered and passed House. 
Mar. 31, considered and passed Senate.
A bill to amend section 209 of title 18, United States Code, to permit an officer or employee of the United States Government, injured during an assassination attempt, to receive contributions from charitable organizations.
PL 97-171 (S.2333), enacted 04/13/1982

PUBLIC LAW 97-171—APR. 13, 1982 
96 STAT. 67 
Public Law 97-171 
97th Congress 
An Act 
To amend section 209 of title 18, United States Code, to permit an officer or 
employee of the United States Government, injured during an assassination 
attempt, to receive contributions from charitable organizations. 
Be it enacted by the Senate and House of Representatives of the 
United States of America in Congress assembled. That section 209 
of title 18, United States Code, is amended by adding a new subsec-
tion as follows: 
"(f) This section does not prohibit acceptance or receipt, by any 
officer or employee injured during the commission of an offense 
described in section 351 or 1751 of this title, of contributions or 
pa3anents from an organization which is described in section 
501(c)(3) of the Internal Revenue Code of 1954 and which is exempt 
from taxation under section 501(a) of such Code.". 
Approved April 18, 1982. 
Apr. 13, 1982 
[S. 2333] 
U.S. 
Government 
officer or 
employee 
injured during 
an assassination 
attempt, 
contributions. 
26 u s e 501. 
LEGISLATIVE HISTORY—S. 2333: 
CONGRESSIONAL RECORD, Vol. 128 (1982): 
Apr. 1, considered and passed Senate and House.
A joint resolution to authorize and request the President to issue a proclamation designating April 4 through 10, 1982, "National Medic Alert Week".
PL 97-165 (H.J.Res.272), enacted 04/03/1982

PUBLIC LAW 97-165—APR. 3, 1982 
96 STAT. 59 
Public Law 97-165 
97th Congress 
Joint Resolution 
To authorize and request the President to issue a proclamation designating April 4 
through 10,1982, "National Medic Alert Week". 
Whereas approximately forty million Americans, nearly one-fifth 
of our Nation's population, are afflicted with diabetes, heart con-
ditions, epilepsy, allergies, or other medical problems the sjrmp-
toms of which, in emergency situations, are dif&cult to detect or 
are not readily associated with such medical problems; and 
Whereas many such Americans suffer avoidable injury or death 
each year because of the delay which is frequently involved in 
the proper diagnosis and treatment of such hidden medical prob-
lems in emergency situations; and 
Whereas speciad emergency identification and information services 
are available which are designed with the needs of victims of 
such hidden medical conditions specifically in mind; and 
Whereas these emergency identification and information systems 
have been credited with saving the lives of more than two thou-
sand people affiicted by hidden medical conditions each year: 
Now, therefore, be it 
Resolved by the Senate and House of Representatives of the 
United States of America in Congress assembled, That the Presi-
dent is authorized and requested to issue a proclamation designa-
ting April 4 through 10, 1982, "National Medic Alert Week", and 
calling upon the people of the United States and upon interested 
associations and organizations to observe such week with appropri-
ate ceremonies and activities. 
Approved April 3, 1982. 
Apr. 3, 1982 
[H.J. Res. 272] 
National Medic 
Alert Week. 
LEGISLATIVE HISTORY—H.J. Res. 272: 
CONGRESSIONAL RECORD, Vol. 128 (1982): 
Mar. 11, considered and passed House. 
Mar. 30, considered and passed Senate.