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A bill to provide for the continuation of the Martin Luther King, Jr. Federal Holiday Commission until 1989, and for other purposes.
PL 99-284 (S.2319), enacted 05/01/1986

100 STAT. 406 
PUBLIC LAW 99-284—MAY 1, 1986 
Public Law 99-284 
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99th Congress 
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An Act 
May 1, 1986 
To provide for the continuation of the Martin Luther King, Jr. Federal Holiday 
[S. 2319] 
Commission until 1989, and for other purposes. 
Be it enacted by the Senate and House of Representatives of the 
United States of America in Congress assembled, 
SECTION 1. CONTINUATION OF COMMISSION. 
(a) PURPOSE.—Section 3(1) of the Act of August 27, 1984 (98 Stat. 
1473), is amended— 
(1) by striking out "first"; and 
(2) by inserting "first" before "occurs". 
(b) ANNUAL REPORT.—Section 8 of the Act of August 27, 1984 (98 
Stat. 1475), is amended by striking out ", 1986" and inserting in lieu 
thereof "of each year". 
(c) TERMINATION.—Section 9 of the Act of August 27,1984 (98 Stat. 
1475), is amended by striking out "submitting its report under 
section 8" and inserting in lieu thereof "April 20,1989". 
SEC. 2. COMPOSITION OF COMMISSION. 
Section 4(aX6) of the Act of August 27, 1984 (98 Stat. 1473), is 
Eimended by striking out "fourteen" and inserting in lieu thereof 
"twenty-three". 
Approved May 1, 1986. 
LEGISLATIVE HISTORY—S. 2319: 
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CONGRESSIONAL RECORD, Vol. 132 (1986): 
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Apr. 17, considered and passed Senate. 
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Apr. 22, considered and passed House.
A joint resolution to designate the week of April 20, 1986, through April 26, 1986, as "National Reading Is Fun Week".
PL 99-281 (S.J.Res.286), enacted 04/24/1986

100 STAT. 402 
PUBLIC LAW 99-281—APR. 24, 1986 
Public Law 99-281 
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Joint Resolution 
Apr. 24, 1986 
To designate the week of April 20, 1986, through April 26, 1986, as "National 
[S.J. Res. 286] 
Reading Is Fun Week". 
Whereas reading for pleasure contributes to the development of 
lifelong reading and learning skills; 
Whereas the lack of those skills is a pervasive and destructive force 
in America, and millions of adults cannot read well enough to 
function in our society; 
Whereas it is essential that the sixty-six million youngsters in 
America under the age of 18 grow up reading in order to become 
literate, informed adults; and 
Whereas "National Reading Is Fun Week" will be a nationwide 
literacy effort encouraging millions of young people to read: 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 April 20, 
1986, through April 26, 1986, is designated as "National Reading Is 
Fun Week" and the President is authorized and requested to issue a 
proclamation calling upon Federal, State, and local government 
agencies and the people of the United States to observe the week 
with appropriate programs, ceremonies, and activities. 
Approved April 24, 1986. 
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LEGISLATIVE HISTORY—S.J. Res. 286: 
CONGRESSIONAL RECORD, Vol. 132 (1986): 
Mar. 21, considered and passed Senate. 
Apr. 22, considered and passed House.
A joint resolution designating May 1986 as "Older Americans Month".
PL 99-277 (S.J.Res.315), enacted 04/23/1986

100 STAT. 396 
PUBLIC LAW 99-277—APR. 23, 1986 
Public Law 99-277 
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99th Congress 
Joint Resolution 
Apr. 23, 1986 
[S.J. Res. 315] 
Designating May 1986 as "Older Americans Month". 
Whereas older Americans have contributed many years of service to 
their famiUes, their communities, and the Nation; 
Whereas the population of the United States is comprised of a large 
percentage of older Americans representing a wealth of knowl-
edge and experience; 
Whereas older Americans should be acknowledged for the contribu-
tions they continue to make to their communities and the Nation; 
and 
Whereas many States and communities acknowledge older Ameri-
cans during the month of May: Now, therefore, be it 
Resolved by the Senate and House of Representatives of the United 
States of America in Congress assembled, That in recognition of the 
traditional designation of the month of May as "Older Americans 
Month" and the repeated expression by the Congress of its apprecia-
tion and respect for the achievements of older Americans and its 
desire that these Americans continue to play an active role in the 
life of the Nation, the President is directed to issue a proclamation 
designating the month of May 1986 as "Older Americans Month" 
and calling on the people of the United States to observe this month 
with appropriate programs, ceremonies, and activities. 
Approved April 28, 1986. 
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LEGISLATIVE HISTORY—S.J. Res. 315: 
CONGRESSIONAL RECORD, Vol. 132 (1986): 
Apr. 11, considered and passed Senate. 
Apr. 14, considered and passed House.
A joint resolution to designate April 20, 1986 as "Education Day U.S.A.".
PL 99-276 (H.J.Res.582), enacted 04/22/1986

PUBLIC LAW 99-276—APR. 22, 1986 
100 STAT. 395 
Public Law 99-276 
99th Congress 
Joint Resolution 
To designate April 20, 1986, as "Education Day U.S.A.". 
Whereas 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 have been the bedrock 
of society from the dawn of civilization, when they were known as 
the Seven Noahide Laws; 
Whereas without these ethical values and principles the edifice of 
civilization stands in serious peril of returning to chaos; 
Whereas society is profoundly concerned with the recent weakening 
of these principles that has resulted in crises that beleaguer and 
threaten the fabric of civilized society; 
Whereas the justified preoccupation with these crises must not let 
the citizens of this Nation lose sight of their responsibility to 
transmit these historical ethical values from our distinguished 
past to the generations of the future; 
Whereas the Lubavitch movement has fostered and promoted these 
ethical values and principles throughout the World; and 
Whereas Rabbi Menachem Mendel Schneerson, leader of the 
Lubavitch movement, is universally respected and revered and his 
eighty-fourth birthday falls on April 20,1986: Now, therefore, be it 
Resolved by the Senate and House of Representatives of the United 
States of America in Congress assembled. That April 20, 1986, the 
birthday of Rabbi Menachem Mendel Schneerson, leader and head 
of the worldwide Lubavitch movement, is designated as "Education 
Day, U.S.A.". The President is requested to issue a proclamation 
calling upon the people of the United States to observe such day 
with appropriate ceremonies and activities. 
Approved April 22, 1986. 
LEGISLATIVE HISTORY—H.J. Res. 582: 
CONGRESSIONAL RECORD, Vol. 132 (1986): 
Apr. 14, considered and passed House. 
Apr. 17, considered and passed Senate. 
Apr. 22, 1986 
[H.J. Res. 582]
A bill to extend for 3 months the emergency acquisition and net worth guarantee provisions of the Garn-St Germain Depository Institutions Act of 1982.
PL 99-278 (H.R.4551), enacted 04/24/1986

PUBLIC LAW 99-278—APR. 24, 1986 
100 STAT. 397 
Public Law 99-278 
99th Congress 
An Act 
To extend for 3 months the emergency acquisition and net worth guarantee provi- 
Apr. 24, 1986 
sions of the Garn-St Germain Depository Institutions Act of 1982. 
[H.R. 4551] 
Be it enacted by the Senate and House of Representatives of the 
United States of America in Congress assembled, That (a) section 
141(a) of the Garn-St Germain Depository Institutions Act of 1982 12 USC 1464 
(relating to emergency acquisitions) is amended by striking out ^°^^-
"April 15, 1986" and inserting in lieu thereof "July 15, 1986". 
(b) Section 206(a) of the Garn-St Germain Depository Institutions 
Act of 1982 (relating to net worth certificates) is amended by strik- 12 use 1729 and 
ing out "April 15, 1986" and inserting in lieu thereof "July 15, "o^e, 1823. 
1986". 
Approved April 24, 1986. 
LEGISLATIVE HISTORY—H.R. 4551: 
CONGRESSIONAL RECORD, Vol. 132 (1986): 
Apr. 14, considered and passed House. 
Apr. 16, considered and passed Senate.
A joint resolution commemorating the twenty-fifth anniversary of the Bay of Pigs invasion to liberate Cuba from communist tyranny.
PL 99-279 (H.J.Res.599), enacted 04/24/1986

100 STAT. 398 
PUBLIC LAW 99-279—APR. 24, 1986 
Public Law 99-279 
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99th Congress 
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Joint Resolution 
Apr. 24, 1986 
Commemorating the twenty-fifth anniversary of the Bay of Pigs invasion to liberate 
[H.J. Res. 599] 
Cuba from Communist tyranny. 
Whereas April 17, 1986, marks the twenty-fifth anniversary of the 
first day of the Bay of Pigs attempted liberation of Cuba by the 
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heroic 2506 Brigade, a battle which entailed three days of fighting 
at a narrow strand of mangrove, bunch grass, coral head, and 
sand lying thirty miles from the towns of Giron and Playa Larga 
and bounded by the Bay of Pigs and the Cienaga de Zapata 
swamp; 
Whereas on April 17, 1961, the fourteen hundred gallant and in-
trepid men who made up the brave 2506 Brigade were ill-equipped 
but possessing immeasurable spirit, courage, and determination, 
sought in the tradition of the great liberators Jose Marti and 
Simon Bolivar to liberate from Communist tyranny the beautiful 
isle of Cuba and reestablish freedom and democracy for the people 
of Cuba, that great island lying so close to the United States; 
Whereas the patriotic, noble, and sacrificial effort of the 2506 
Brigade to liberate Cuba as in the same patriotic spirit that 
prompted other courageous and intrepid men to liberate the 
American colonies from a foreign monarch and establish freedom 
and democracy in America; and 
Whereas the people of the United States proudly commend those 
courageous warriors who fight for the cause of freedom and justice 
anywhere in the world and the Congress wishes to express the 
commendation of the American people to the gallant warriors of 
the 2506 Brigade who made such an historic effort to establish 
freedom and democracy in Cuba: Now, therefore, be it 
Resolved by the Senate and House of Representatives of the 
United States of America in Congress assembled, That April 17, 
1986, be commemorated as the twenty-fifth anniversary of the Bay 
of Pigs invasion to liberate Cuba from Communist tyranny. 
Approved April 24, 1986. 
LEGISLATIVE HISTORY—H.J. Res. 599: 
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CONGRESSIONAL RECORD, Vol. 132 (1986): 
Apr. 17, considered and passed House and Senate. 
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A joint resolution to designate April 1986, as "Fair Housing Month".
PL 99-282 (S.J.Res.303), enacted 04/24/1986

PUBLIC LAW 99-282—APR. 24, 1986 
100 STAT. 403 
Public Law 99-282 
99th Congress 
Joint Resolution 
To designate April 1986, as "Fair Housing Month". 
Apr. 24, 1986 
[S.J. Res. 303] 
Whereas the year 1986 marks the eighteenth anniversary of the 
passage of title VIII of the Civil Rights Act of 1968, commonly 42 use 3601. 
referred to as the "Federal Fair Housing Act", declaring a na-
tional policy to provide fair housing throughout the United States; 
Whereas the Federal Fair Housing Act prohibits discrimination in 
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housing on the basis of race, color, religion, sex, or national origin; 
Whereas fairness is the foundation of our way of life and reflects the 
best of our traditional American values; 
Whereas invidious discriminatory housing practices undermine the 
strength and vitality of America and the American people; and 
Whereas in this eighteenth year since the passage of the Fair 
Housing Act, all Americans must work to continue to improve the 
Fair Housing Act by strengthening enforcement provisions, by 
extending the protections of the Act to all our citizens, by assuring 
there are no victims of discriminatory housing practices, and by 
making the ideal of fair housing a reality: Now, therefore, be it 
Resolved by the Senate and House of Representatives of the United 
States of America in Congress assembled. That the President is 
authorized and requested to issue a proclamation designating April 
as "Fair Housing Month" and to invite the Governors of the several 
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States, the chief officials of local governments, and the people of the 
United States to observe the month with appropriate ceremonies 
and activities. 
Approved April 24, 1986. 
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LEGISLATIVE HISTORY—S.J. Res. 303: 
CONGRESSIONAL RECORD, Vol. 132 (1986): 
Apr. 11, considered and passed Senate. 
Apr. 17, considered and passed House. 
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A joint resolution to authorize and request the President to issue a proclamation designating the calendar week beginning with Sunday, April 13, 1986, as "National Garden Week".
PL 99-275 (S.J.Res.136), enacted 04/18/1986

100 STAT. 394 
PUBLIC LAW 99-275—APR. 18, 1986 
Public Law 99-275 
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Joint Resolution 
Apr. 18, 1986 
Xo authorize and request the President to issue a proclamation designating the 
[S.J. Res. 136] 
calendar week beginning with Sunday, April 13, 1986, as "National Garden Week". 
Whereas the gardeners of this country produce an abundance of food 
for our people and enable us to export food to other countries 
which are in desperate need; and 
Whereas the gardeners help to preserve and foster our traditional 
spirit of independence and individual initiative; and 
Whereas gardening instills in our people, both young and old, a 
greater appreciation for nature, in general, and for our beautiful 
land, in particular; and 
Whereas such appreciation naturally leads to a greater respect and 
care for our environment; and 
Whereas gardening, in addition to being most beneficial for our 
country, furnishes a pleasant, healthful, and productive full- or 
part-time activity for a large number of our citizens; and 
Whereas our gardens also yield flowers of great variety and breath-
taking beauty; and 
Whereas these flowers bring beauty into our lives and satisfy our 
aesthetic needs: Now, therefore, be it 
Resolved by the Senate and House of Representatives of the United 
States of America in Congress assembled, That the President is 
authorized and requested to issue a proclamation— 
(1) designating the calendar week beginning with Sunday, 
April 13,1986, as "National Garden Week"; and 
(2) urging Federal, State, and local government agencies, as 
well as citizens and private organizations, to observe that week 
with educational efforts, ceremonies, and other appropriate 
activities which shall include the wearing of garden flowers as a 
symbol of our appreciation for the efforts and contributions of 
our gardeners. 
Approved April 18, 1986. 
LEGISLATIVE HISTORY—S.J. Res. 136: 
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CONGRESSIONAL RECORD: 
Vol. 131 (1985): June 18, considered and passed Senate. 
Vol. 132 (1986): Apr. 14, considered and passed House.
A joint resolution making a repayable advance to the Hazardous Substance Response Trust Fund.
PL 99-270 (H.J.Res.573), enacted 04/01/1986

100 STAT. 80 
PUBLIC LAW 99-270—APR. 1, 1986 
Public Law 99-270 
99th Congress 
Joint Resolution 
Apr. 1, 1986 
[H.J. Res. 573] 
Making a repayable advance to the Hazardous Substance Response Trust Fund. 
Resolved by the Senate and House of Representatives of the United 
States of America in Congress assembled. That language under the 
heading "Environmental Protection Agency, Hazardous Substance 
99 Stat. 916. 
Response Trust Fund" in Public Law 99-160, is amended by deleting 
"as amended, including sections 111 (c)(3), (c)(5), (c)(6), and (e)(4) (42 
U.S.C. 9611), $900,000,000, to be derived from the Hazardous Sub-
stance Response Trust Fund", and inserting in lieu thereof "includ-
ing sections 111 (c)(3), (c)(5), (c)(6), and (e)(4) (42 U.S.C. 9611), 
$900,000,000, of which $750,000,000 shall be derived from the 
Hazardous Substance Response Trust Fund and $150,000,000 shall 
be derived from an advance from the general fund of the Treasury 
to the Hazardous Substance Response Trust Fund to be repaid in 
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accordance with section 223(c)(3) of Public Law 96-510 and notwith-
standing section 223(cX2XD) of Public Law 96-510: Provided, That 
none of the $150,000,000 shall be available for obligation after 
May 31, 1986,". 
Approved April 1, 1986. 
LEGISLATIVE HISTORY—H.J. Res. 573: 
CONGRESSIONAL RECORD, Vol. 132 (1986): 
Mar. 20, considered and passed House. 
Mar. 21, considered and passed Senate.
A joint resolution to authorize and request the President to issue a proclamation designating June 2 through June 8, 1986, as "National Fishing Week".
PL 99-271 (S.J.Res.262), enacted 04/01/1986

PUBLIC LAW 99-271—APR. 1, 1986 
100 STAT. 81 
Public Law 99-271 
99th Congress 
Joint Resolution 
To authorize and request the President to issue a proclamation designating June 2 
Apr. 1, 1986 
through June 8,1986, as "National Fishing Week". 
[S.J. Res. 262] 
Wheresis the United States Bureau of the Census reported that fifty-
four million residents of our country participated in sport fishing 
in 1980; 
Whereas sport fishing is a family oriented, outdoor recreational 
activity that provides therapeutic rewards and enjoyment; 
Whereas sport and commercial fishing provide an excellent source 
of healthful protein-rich food; 
Whereas the demands for goods and services by sport fishing partici-
pants is estimated to generate $25,000,000,000 in economic activity 
and employment for an estimated six hundred thousand individ-
uals in 1985; 
Whereas the commercial fishing industry annually employs an 
estimated three hundred thousand individuals and lands over six 
billion pounds of seafood worth over $2,400,000,000 in direct sales; 
Whereeis fishing promotes respect for our Nation's marine, estua-
rine, and fresh waters, and their associated plant and animal 
communities; and 
Whereas our country's league of fishing enthusiasts represent a 
constituency that seeks to prevent the degradation of our Nation's 
diverse aquatic habitats: Now, therefore, be it 
Resolved by the Senate and House of Representatives of the United 
States of America in Congress assembled, That the President is 
requested and authorized to issue a proclamation designating June 2 
through June 8,1986, as "National Fishing Week" and calling upon 
Federal, State, and local government agencies, and the people of the 
United States to observe the week with appropriate programs and 
activities. 
Approved April 1, 1986. 
LEGISLATIVE HISTORY—S.J. Res. 262: 
CONGRESSIONAL RECORD, Vol. 132 (1986): 
Mar. 4, considered and passed Senate. 
Mar. 20, considered and passed House.
A joint resolution to designate the week of April 14, 1986 through April 20, 1986 as "National Mathematics Awareness Week".
PL 99-274 (S.J.Res.261), enacted 04/17/1986

PUBLIC LAW 99-274—APR. 17, 1986 
100 STAT. 393 
Public Law 99-274 
99th Congress 
Joint Resolution 
To designate the week of April 14, 1986 through April 20, 1986 as "National 
Apr. 17, 1986 
Mathematics Awareness Week". 
[S.J. Res. 261] 
Whereas mathematics is vital to the economic security and defense 
of the United States; 
Whereas enrollment in mathematics programs at all levels is 
declining; 
Whereas in 1984, only 55 percent of doctoral graduates in mathe-
matics from institutions in the United States were United States 
citizens; 
Whereas medical science, space science, computer science, business, 
defense, and government have increasing need of the techno-
logical innovations brought about in recent years by the applica-
tion of mathematics to such areas; and 
Whereas the National Research Council in a report on the current 
state of mathematics expresses the need for citizens to be aware 
of the vital role that mathematics plays in daily lives: 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 April 14, 
1986 through April 20, 1986 is designated as "National Mathematics 
Awareness Week" and the President is authorized and requested to 
issue a proclamation calling upon the people of the United States 
and all Federal, State, and local government agencies to observe 
such week with appropriate programs and activities. 
Approved April 17, 1986. 
LEGISLATIVE HISTORY—S.J. Res. 261: 
CONGRESSIONAL RECORD, Vol. 132 (1986): 
Mar. 4, considered and passed Senate. 
Apr. 10, considered and passed House.
A joint resolution to designate the week of April 6, 1986, through April 12, 1986, as "World Health Week", and to designate April 7, 1986, as "World Health Day".
PL 99-268 (S.J.Res.226), enacted 03/27/1986

100 STAT. 76 
PUBLIC LAW 99-268—MAR. 27, 1986 
Public Law 99-268 
99th Congress 
Joint Resolution 
Mar. 27, 1986 
To designate the week of April 6, 1986, through April 12, 1986, as "World Health 
[S.J. Res. 226] 
Week", and to designate April 7,1986, as "World Health Day". 
Whereas the health of a nation depends upon the health of its 
people; 
Whereas improvement of the health of the people of our Nation 
contributes to world health, and world health contributes to the 
health of our Nation—a principle enunciated in the Constitution 
of the World Health Organization and accepted by the United 
States; 
Whereas the United States is an active member of the World Health 
Organization and has both benefited from and contributed to the 
achievements of the Organization; 
Whereas the countries of the world, acting through the World 
Health Organization, are committed to the goal of "Health for All 
by the Year 2000"; 
Whereas primary health care is recognized as a key to the attain-
ment of "Health for All by the Year 2000"; 
Whereas health education and health awareness, prevention, and 
treatment of common diseases and illnesses, basic sanitation, and 
adequate nutrition are essential elements of primary health care; 
Whereas the World Health Organization has established April 7 of 
each year as World Health Day to call attention to what individ-
uals and governments can do to further the health of human 
beings ever3rwhere, and the American Association of World 
Health has sponsored and assisted in this endeavor; and 
Whereas it has been the custom for the President to call attention to 
World Health Day each year in the form of a public message: 
Now, therefore, be it 
PUBLIC LAW 99-268—MAR. 27, 1986 
100 STAT. 77 
Resolved by the Senate and House of Representatives of the United 
States of America in Congress assembled. That the week of April 6, 
1986, through April 12, 1986, is designated as "World Health Week" 
and April 7, 1986, is designated as "World Health Day" and the 
President is authorized and requested to issue a proclamation call-
ing upon the people of the United States to observe such week with 
appropriate programs, ceremonies, and activities. 
Approved March 27, 1986. 
LEGISLATIVE HISTORY—S.J. Res. 226: 
CONGRESSIONAL RECORD, Vol. 132 (1986): 
Feb. 4, considered and passed Senate. 
Mar. 20, considered and passed House.