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A joint resolution to authorize the President to issue a proclamation designating the week beginning on March 11, 1984, as "National Surveyors Week."
PL 98-182 (S.J.Res.44), enacted 11/30/1983

97 STAT. 1300 
PUBLIC LAW 98-182—NOV. 30, 1983 
Public Law 98-182 
98th Congress 
Joint Resolution 
^ 
Nov. 30, 1983 
TQ authorize the President to issue a proclamation designating the week beginning on 
[S.J. Res. 44] 
March 11,1984, as "National Surveyors Week". 
Whereas the Congress of the United States recognizes the valuable 
contributions of the surveying profession to history, development, 
and quality of life in the United States of America; 
Whereas the surveying profession requires special education, train-
ing, experience, and knowledge of the principles of mathematics, 
the related physical and applied sciences, and requirements of law 
for adequate evidence; and 
Whereas, since the early days of our Nation when many of our 
forefathers, including our first and third Presidents, were survey-
ors, the profession of surveying has continued to be uniquely 
qualified to determine and describe land and water boundaries for 
the management of our natural resources and the protection of 
private property rights: Now, therefore, be it 
Resolved by the Senate and House of Representatives of the United 
National 
States of America in Congress assembled, That the President is 
Surveyors Week, hereby authorized and requested to issue a proclamation designat-
ing the week beginning on March 11, 1984, as "National Surveyors 
Week" and to urge the people of the United States to observe such 
week with appropriate ceremonies and activities paying tribute to 
professional surveyors and their contribution to society. 
Approved November 30, 1983. 
LEGISLATIVE HISTORY—S.J. Res. 44: 
CONGRESSIONAL RECORD, Vol. 129 (1983): 
Mar. 18, considered and passed Senate. 
Nov. 17, considered and passed House.
A joint resolution providing for the convening of the second session of the Ninety-eighth Congress, and for other purposes.
PL 98-179 (H.J.Res.421), enacted 11/29/1983

PUBLIC LAW 98-179—NOV. 29, 1983 
97 STAT. 1127 
Public Law 98-179 
98th Congress 
Joint Resolution 
Providing for the convening of the second session of the Ninety-eighth C!ongress, and 
Nov. 29, 1983 
for other purposes. 
[H.J. Res. 421] 
Resolved by the Senate and House of Representatives of the United 
States of America in Congress assembled. That the second regular 98th Congress. 
session of the Ninety-eighth Congress shall begin at 12 o'clock ^^''''^ '^^^'°" 
meridian on Monday, January 23,1984. 
SEC. 2. That prior to the convening of the second regular session of 
the Ninety-eighth Congress on January 23, 1984, as provided in 
section 1 of this resolution, Congress shall reassemble at 12 o'clock 
meridian on the second day after its Members are notified in 
accordance with section 3 of this resolution. 
SEC. 3. The Speaker of the House, after consultation with the 
minority leader of the House, and the majority leader of the Senate, 
after consultation with the minority leader of the Senate, acting 
jointly, shall notify the Members of the House and the Senate, 
resp^ively, to reassemble whenever, in their opinion, the public 
interest shall warrant it. 
Approved November 29, 1983. 
LEGISLATIVE HISTORY—H.J. Res. 421: 
CONGRESSIONAL RECORD, Vol. 129 (1983): 
Nov. 16, considered and passed House. 
Nov. 18, considered and passed Senate.
A bill to extend the Small Business Development Center program administered by the SBA until January 1, 1985.
PL 98-177 (H.R.4013), enacted 11/29/1983

PUBLIC LAW 98-177—NOV. 29, 1983 
97 STAT. 1125 
Public Law 98-177 
98th Congress 
An Act 
To extend the Small Business Development Center program administered by the 
Nov. 29, 1983 
Small Business Administration until January 1,1985. 
[H.R. 4013] 
Be it enacted by the Senate and House of Representatives of the 
United States of America in Congress assembled. That section 204 of 
Small Business 
Public Law 96-302 (94 Stat. 848) is amended by striking "October 1, 
cenS^Sogram 
1984" and by inserting "January 1,1985". 
extension. 
15 u s e 648 note. 
Approved November 29, 1983. 
LEGISLATIVE HISTORY—H.R. 4013 (H.R. 5334) (S. 1429): 
HOUSE REPORT No. 98-406 (Comm. on Small Business). 
CONGRESSIONAL RECORD, Vol. 129 (1983): 
Oct. 18, considered and passed House. 
Nov. 17, considered and passed Senate.
A joint resolution to designate the week beginning May 27, 1984, as "National Tourism Week".
PL 98-178 (H.J.Res.168), enacted 11/29/1983

97 STAT. 1126 
PUBLIC LAW 98-178—NOV. 29, 1983 
Public Law 98-178 
98th Congress 
Joint Resolution 
Nov. 29, 1983 
-p^ designate the week beginning May 27, 1984, as "National Tourism Week". 
[H.J. Res. 168] 
Whereas tourism is vital to the United States, contributing to its 
economic prosperity, employment, and international balance of 
payments; 
Whereas travelers from the United States and other countries spent 
$191,000,000,000 in the United States during 1981, directly produc-
ing four million six hundred thousand jobs, $40,000,000,000 in 
wages and salaries, and $18,000,000,000 in Federal, State, and 
local tax revenues; 
Whereas, if viewed as a single retail industry, the travel and 
tourism sector of the economy constituted the second largest retail 
industry in the United States in 1981, as measured by business 
receipts; 
Whereas tourism contributes substantially both to personal growth, 
health, and education, and to intercultural appreciation of the 
geography, history, and people of the United States; 
Whereas tourism enhances international understanding and good 
will; and 
Whereas, as incomes and leisure time continue to increase, tourism 
will become an increasingly important aspect of the daily lives of 
the people of the United States: Now, therefore, be it 
Resolved by the Senate and House of Representatives of the United 
National 
States of America in Congress assembled, That the week beginning 
Tourism Week. 
^ ^ y 27, 1984, hereby is designated "National Tourism Week", 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 week with appropriate ceremonies and activities. 
Approved November 29, 1983. 
LEGISLATIVE HISTORY—H.J. Res. 168: 
CONGRESSIONAL RECORD, Vol. 129 (1983): 
June 22, considered and passed House. 
Nov. 15, considered and passed Senate.
A bill to declare that the United States holds certain lands in trust for the Kaw Tribe of Oklahoma.
PL 98-173 (S.1168), enacted 11/29/1983

PUBLIC LAW 98-173—NOV. 29, 1983 
97 STAT. 1121 
Public Law 98-178 
98th Congress 
An Act 
To declare that the United States holds certain lands in trust for the Kaw Tribe of 
Nov. 29, 1983 
Oklahoma. 
[S. 1168] 
Be it enacted by the Senate and House of Representatives of the 
United States of America in Congress assembled, That (a) subject to Kaw Tribe of 
the provisions of subsection (c), all right, title, and interest of the Lands in trust 
United States in the surface estate of the land described in subsec-
tion (b) is hereby declared to be held by the United States in trust 
for the benefit and use of the Kaw Tribe of Oklahoma. 
(b) The land described in this subsection is the following 132.50 
acres, more or less, located within township 27 north, range 4 east, 
Indian meridian, in Kay County, Oklahoma: 
Section 22, northwest quarter northeast quarter southeast 
quarter, east half east half southeast quarter, west half west 
half southeast quarter, west half west hcilf east half southwest 
quarter southeast quarter, west half west half southeast quarter 
northwest quarter southeast quarter, northeast quarter north-
west quarter southeast quarter. 
Section 27, west half northwest quarter northeast quarter, 
west half west half east half northwest quarter northeast 
quarter. 
(c) Nothing in this Act shall deprive any person (other than the 
United States) of any right-of-way, mineral interest, grazing permit, 
water right, or other right or interest which such person may have 
in the land described in subsection (b) on the date preceding the date 
of enactment of this Act. 
Approved November 29, 1983. 
LEGISLATIVE HISTORY—S. 1168 (H.R. 3111): 
HOUSE REPORT No. 98-465 accompanying H.R. 3111 (Comm. on Interior and Insular 
Affairs). 
SENATE REPORT No. 98-175 (Comm. on Indian Affairs). 
CONGRESSIONAL RECORD, Vol. 129 (1983): 
July 20, considered and peissed Senate. 
Nov. 14, H.R. 3111 considered and passed House; S. 1168 peissed in lieu. 
1 1 - 1 9 4 O - 85 — 37 : QL 3
A bill to amend section 1 of the Act of June 5, 1920, as amended, to authorize the Secretary of Commerce to settle claims for damages of less than $2,500 arising by reason of acts for which the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration is responsible.
PL 98-176 (H.R.594), enacted 11/29/1983

97 STAT. 1124 
PUBLIC LAW 98-176—NOV. 29, 1983 
Nov. 29, 1983 
[H.R. 594] 
National 
Oceanic and 
Atmospheric 
Administration. 
Settlement of 
damage claims. 
Public Law 98-176 
98th Congress 
An Act 
To amend section 1 of the Act of June 5, 1920, as amended, to authorize the Secretary 
of Commerce to settle claims for damages of less than $2,500 arising by reason of 
acts for which the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration is 
responsible. 
Be it enacted by the Senate and House of Representatives of the 
United States of America in Congress assembled, That section 1 of 
the Act of June 5, 1920, as amended (41 Stat. 929, as amended; 33 
U.S.C. 853), is further amended to read as follows: "The Secretary of 
Commerce is authorized to consider, ascertain, adjust, and deter-
mine all claims for damages, where the amount of the claim does 
not exceed $2,500, occasioned, subsequent to June 5,1920, by acts for 
which the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration is 
responsible.". 
Approved November 29, 1983. 
LEGISLATIVE HISTORY—H.R. 594 (S. 969): 
HOUSE REPORT No. 98-62 (Comm. on the Judiciary). 
SENATE REPORT No. 98-150 accompanying S. 969 (Comm. on the Judiciary). 
CONGRESSIONAL RECORD, Vol. 129 (1983): 
May 3, considered and passed House. 
June 23, S. 969 considered and passed Senate. 
Nov. 15, considered and passed Senate.
A bill to amend the boundaries of the Cumberland Island National Seashore.
PL 98-170 (S.807), enacted 11/29/1983

97 STAT. 1116 
PUBLIC LAW 98-170—NOV. 29, 1983 
Public Law 98-170 
98th Congress 
An Act 
Nov. 29, 1983 
-J-Q amend the boundaries of the Cumberland Island National Seashore. 
[S. 807] 
Be it enacted by the Senate and House of Representatives of the 
Cumberland 
United States of America in Congress assembled, That section 1 of 
^ S o r e 
the Act of October 23,1972 (86 Stat. 1066), as amended by the Act of 
16 use 459i 
November 10, 1978 (92 Stat. 3489), is further amended by striking 
out "numbered GUIS 40,000D" and substituting "numbered GUIS 
40,000E". 
Approved November 29, 1983. 
LEGISLATIVE HISTORY—S. 807: 
SENATE REPORT No. 98-256 (Comm. on Energy and Natural Resources). 
CONGRESSIONAL RECORD, Vol. 129 (1983): 
Oct. 6, considered and passed Senate. 
Nov. 15, considered and passed House.
An act to amend the Agricultural Adjustment Act to authorize marketing research and promotion projects, including paid advertizing, for filberts, and to amend the Potato Research and Promotion Act.
PL 98-171 (H.R.2590), enacted 11/29/1983

PUBLIC LAW 98-171—NOV. 29, 1983 
97 STAT. 1117 
Public Law 98-171 
98th Congress 
An Act 
To amend the Agricultural Adjustment Act to authorize marketing research and 
promotion projects, including paid advertising, for filberts, and to amend the 
Potato Research and Promotion Act. 
Be it eruicted by the Senate and House of Representatives of the 
United States of America in Congress assembled. That section 8c(6)(I) 
of the Agricultural Adjustment Act, as reenacted with amendments 
by the Agricultural Marketing Agreement Act of 1937 (7 U.S.C. 
608c(6)(I)) is amended by inserting "filberts (otherwise known as 
hazelnuts)," after "almonds," each place such term appears. 
SEC. 2. (a) Section 308 of the Potato Research and Promotion Act (7 
U.S.C. 2617) is amended by— 
(1) amending paragraph (b) to add at the end thereof the 
following: "The requirement for inclusion of public representa-
tives on the board shall not be subject to producer approval in a 
referendum."; 
(2) amending paragraph (e) to read as follows: 
"(e) Providing that the board shall recommend to the Secretary 
and the Secretary shall fix the assessment rate at not more than one 
cent per one hundred pounds of potatoes handled; except that if 
approved by producers pursuant to section 314, the rate of assess-
ment shall not exceed one-half of 1 per centum of the immediate 
past ten-calendar-year United States average price received for 
potatoes by growers as reported by the Department of Agriculture."; 
and 
(3) amending paragraph (f)(1) by adding immediately before 
the semicolon at the end thereof the following: ": Provided, That 
the provision for payment to the Department of Agriculture for 
any referendum and administrative costs so incurred shall not 
be subject to producer approval in a referendum". 
Nov. 29, 1983 
[H.R. 2590] 
Agricultural 
Adjustment Act 
and Potato 
Research and 
Promotion Act, 
amendments. 
7 u s e 2623. 
97 STAT. 1118 
PUBLIC LAW 98-171—NOV. 29, 1983 
7 use 2
6
2
3 note. 
(b) The failure of potato producers in December 1982 to approve 
amendments to the plan issued under this title shall not be deemed 
to invalidate the plan. 
Approved November 29, 1983. 
LEGISLATIVE HISTORY—H.R. 2590: 
HOUSE REPORT No. 98-335 (Comm. on Agriculture). 
CONGRESSIONAL RECORD, Vol. 129 (1983): 
Aug. 1, considered and passed House. 
Nov. 17, considered and passed Senate.
A bill to designate the Federal Building in Seattle, Washington, as the "Henry M. Jackson Federal Building".
PL 98-174 (S.1837), enacted 11/29/1983

97 STAT. 1122 
PUBLIC LAW 98-174—NOV. 29, 1983 
Public Law 98-174 
98th Congress 
An Act 
Nov. 29, 1983 
rp^ designate the Federal Building in Seattle, Washington, as the "Henry M. Jackson 
[S. 1837] 
Federal Building". 
Be it enacted by the Senate and House of Representatives of the 
Henry M. 
United States of America in Congress assembled, That the building 
BuSng^^^'"^^ 
located at 915 Second Avenue, Seattle, Washington, known as the 
Designation. 
Federal Building, shall hereafter be known and designated as the 
"Henry M. Jackson Federal Building". Any reference in a law, map, 
regulation, document, record, or other paper of the United States to 
that building shall be deemed to be a reference to the "Henry M. 
Jackson Federal Building". 
Approved November 29, 1983. 
LEGISLATIVE HISTORY—S. 1837: 
CONGRESSIONAL RECORD, Vol. 129 (1983): 
Sept. 30, considered and passed Senate. 
Nov. 18, considered and passed House.
A bill to amend the Act of November 2, 1966 regarding leases and contracts affecting land within the Salt River Pima-Maricopa Indian Reservation.
PL 98-163 (H.R.2910), enacted 11/22/1983

97 STAT. 1016 
PUBLIC LAW 98-163—NOV. 22, 1983 
Nov. 22, 1983 
[H.R. 2910] 
Salt River Pima-
Maricopa Indian 
Reservation. 
Leases and 
contracts. 
25 u s e 416a. 
25 u s e 415. 
25 u s e 81. 
Public Law 98-163 
98th Congress 
An Act 
To amend the Act of November 2,1966, regarding leases and contracts affecting land 
within the Salt River Pima-Maricopa Indian Reservation. 
Be it enacted by the Senate and House of Representatives of the 
United States of America in Congress assembled, That section 2 of 
the Act of November 2, 1966 (80 Stat. 1112), is amended by adding a 
new subsection (c) as follows: 
"(c) Any lease entered into under this Act or the Act of August 9, 
1955 (69 Stat. 539), as amended, or any contract entered into under 
section 2103 of the Revised Statutes, as amended, affecting land 
within the Salt River Pima-Maricopa Indian Reservation may con-
tain a provision for the binding arbitration of disputes arising out of 
such lease or contract. Such leases or contracts entered into pursu-
ant to such Acts shall be considered within the meaning of 'com-
merce' as defined and subject to the provisions of section 1 of title 9, 
United States Code. Any refusal to submit to arbitration pursuant to 
a binding agreement for arbitration or the exercise of any right 
conferred by title 9 to abide by the outcome of arbitration pursuant 
to the provisions of chapter 1 of title 9, sections 1 through 14, United 
States Code, shall be deemed to be a civil action arising under the 
Constitution, laws or treaties of the United States within the mean-
ing of section 1331 of title 28, United States Code.". 
Approved November 22, 1983. 
LEGISLATIVE HISTORY—H.R. 2910: 
HOUSE REPORT No. 98-424 (Comm. on Interior and Insular Affairs). 
CONGRESSIONAL RECORD, Vol. 129 (1983): 
Nov. 7, considered and passed House. 
Nov. 11, considered and passed Senate.
A joint resolution increasing the statutory limit on the public debt.
PL 98-161 (H.J.Res.308), enacted 11/21/1983

97 STAT. 1012 
PUBLIC LAW 98-161—NOV. 21, 1983 
Public Law 98-161 
98th Congress 
Joint Resolution 
Nov. 21, 19od 
Increasing the statutory limit on the public debt. 
[H.J. Res. 308] 
Resolved by the Senate and House of Representatives of the United 
Public debt, 
States of America in Congress assembled, That subsection (b) of 
increasing 
section 3101 of title 31, United States Code, is amended by striking 
s a u ory imi 
^^^ ^j^^ dollar limitation contained in such subsection and inserting 
in lieu thereof "$1,389,000,000,000, or $1,490,000,000,000 on and after 
October 1,1983,". 
Approved November 21, 1983. 
LEGISLATIVE HISTORY—H.J. Res. 308: 
HOUSE REPORT No. 98-566 (Comm. of Conference). 
SENATE REPORT No. 98-279 (Comm. on Finance). 
CONGRESSIONAL RECORD, Vol. 129 (1983): 
June 27, considered and passed House. 
Oct. 27-29, 31, considered and failed of passage in Senate. 
Nov. 16, considered and passed Senate, amended. 
Nov. 17, Senate agreed to conference report. 
Nov. 18, House agreed to conference report.
A bill to amend the Debt Collection Act of 1982 to eliminate the requirement that contracts for collection services to recover indebtedness owed the United States be effective only to the extent and in the amount provided in advance appropriation Acts.
PL 98-167 (S.376), enacted 11/29/1983

97 STAT. 1104 
PUBLIC LAW 98-167—NOV. 29, 1983 
Public Law 98-167 
98th Congress 
An Act 
Nov. 29, 1983 
^o amend the Debt Collection Act of 1982 to eliminate the requirement that contracts 
[S. 376] 
for collection services to recover indebtedness owed the United States be effective 
only to the extent and in the amount provided in advance appropriation Acts. 
Be it enacted by the Senate and House of Representatives of the 
Debt Collection 
United States of America in Congress assembled. That subsection (c) 
amendment 
°^ Section 3718 of title 31, United States Code, is amended by adding 
at the end thereof the following new sentence: "This limitation does 
not apply in the case of a contract that authorizes a person to collect 
a fee as provided in subsection (b) of this section.". 
Approved November 29, 1983. 
LEGISLATIVE HISTORY—S. 376: 
HOUSE REPORT No. 98-482 (Comm. on the* 
Judiciary). 
SENATE REPORT No. 98-75 (Comm. on Governmental Affairs). 
CONGRESSIONAL RECORD, Vol. 129 (1983): 
May 20, considered and passed Senate. 
Nov. 14, considered and passed House.
A joint resolution to designate the week beginning November 6, 1983, as "Florence Crittenton Mission Week".
PL 98-156 (H.J.Res.383), enacted 11/17/1983

97 STAT. 988 
PUBLIC LAW 98-156—NOV. 17, 1983 
Public Law 98-156 
98th Congress 
Joint Resolution 
JNov. 17, 198d 
fpg designate the week beginning November 6, 1983, as "Florence Crittenton Mission 
[H.J. Res. 383] 
Week". 
Whereas in 1883 Charles Crittenton of New York opened his first 
rescue mission to reverse society's punitive attitude toward out-
cast young women; 
Whereas in 1898 the National Florence Crittenton Mission was the 
first of its kind to be chartered by Congress; 
Whereas the Florence Crittenton Mission has achieved remarkable 
success, in the words of the original congressional charter, in 
aiding young women to "seek reformation of character ... (and) to 
reach positions of honorable self-support"; 
Whereas the Florence Crittenton Mission has achieved distinction 
in providing a wide range of services, from residential care to 
career counseling, for troubled young women; and 
Whereas the Florence Crittenton Mission has grown to a network of 
39 agencies in 26 States, serving thousands of young women: Now, 
therefore, be it 
Resolved by the Senate and House of Representatives of the United 
Florence 
States of America in Congress assembled. That the week beginning 
M?ssk!i*Week 
November 6, 1983, is designated as "Florence Crittenton Mission 
Week". The President is requested to issue a proclamation calling 
upon the people of the United States to observe such week with 
appropriate ceremonies and activities. 
Approved November 17, 1983. 
LEGISLATIVE HISTORY—H.J. Res. 383: 
CONGRESSIONAL RECORD, Vol. 129 (1983): 
Nov. 4, considered and passed House. 
Nov. 10, considered and passed Senate.
A bill to honor Congressman Leo J. Ryan and to award a special congressional gold medal to the family of the late Honorable Leo J. Ryan.
PL 98-159 (H.R.3348), enacted 11/18/1983

97 STAT. 992 
PUBLIC LAW 98-159—NOV. 18, 1983 
Nov. 18, 1983 
[H.R. 3348] 
Leo J. Ryan. 
Gold medal. 
Appropriation 
authorization. 
Duplicates. 
Public Law 98-159 
98th Congress 
An Act 
To honor Congressman Leo J. Ryan and to award a special congressional gold medal 
to the family of the late Honorable Leo J. Ryan. 
Be it enacted by the Senate and House of Representatives of the 
United States of America in Congress assembled. That (a) the Presi-
dent of the United States is authorized to present, on behalf of the 
Congress, a gold medal of appropriate design to the family of the 
late Honorable Leo J. Ryan in recognition of his distinguished 
service as a Member of Congress and the fact of his untimely death 
by assassination while performing his responsibilities as a Member 
of the United States House of Representatives. For such purpose, 
the Secretary of the Treasury is authorized and directed to cause to 
be struck a gold medal with suitable emblems, devices, and inscrip-
tions to be determined by the Secretary of the Treasury. There is 
authorized to be appropriated not to exceed $25,000 after October 1, 
1983, to carry out the provisions of this subsection. 
(b) The Secretary of the Treasury may cause duplicates in bronze 
of such medal to be coined and sold under such regulations as he 
may prescribe, at a price sufficient to cover the cost thereof, includ-
ing labor, material, dies, use of machinery, overhead expenses, and 
the gold medal. The appropriation made to carry out subsection (a) 
shall be reimbursed out of the proceeds of such sales. 
(c) The medals provided for in this section are national medals for 
the purpose of section 5111 of title 31, United States Code. 
Approved November 18, 1983. 
LEGISLATIVE HISTORY—H.R. 3348: 
CONGRESSIONAL RECORD, Vol. 129 (1983): 
Oct. 18, considered and passed House. 
Nov. 10, considered and passed Senate. 
WEEKLY COMPILATION OF PRESIDENTIAL DOCUMENTS, Vol. 19, No. 46 (1983): 
Nov. 18, Presidential statement.