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A joint resolution to declare May 18, 1979 to be "National Museum Day".
PL 96-11 (H.J.Res.262), enacted 05/18/1979

PUBLIC LAW 96-11—MAY 18, 1979 
93 STAT. 25 
Public Law 96-11 
96th Congress 
Joint Resolution 
To declare May 18, 1979 to be "National Museum Day". 
May 18, 1979 
[H.J. Res. 262] 
Whereas museums hold in trust for future generations a substan-
tial part of humankind's material patrimony produced and pre-
served by the skill of our ancestors and our contemporaries; and 
Whereas museums encourage curiosity in the very young, offer 
enlightenment and education to the student, and provide a con-
tinuing source of enjoyment and cultural enrichment for all; and 
Whereas museums are centers of research for scholars and contrib-
ute significantly to our knowledge of history, science, and the 
arts; and 
Whereas museums enhance the quality of life in our communities 
and provide a sense of continuity and perspective which rein-
forces the cultural opportunities offered by schools, colleges, uni-
versities, libraries, and other institutions of learning; and 
Whereas the museums of our Nation deserve recognition for their 
contribution to the preservation of the natural and cultural heri-
tage of the United States and to the furtherance of understand-
ing concerning the peoples of the United States and the peoples 
of other countries in the past, present, and future: Now, there-
fore, 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 May 18, oesignatio'n^ 
1979, as "National Museum Day" and calling upon the people of the authorfzation. 
United States, State and local government agencies, and interested 
organizations to observe that day with appropriate ceremonies, 
activities, and programs. 
Approved May 18, 1979. 
National 
Museum Day. 
LEGISLATIVE HISTORY: 
CONGRESSIONAL RECORD, Vol. 125 (1979): 
May 15, considered and passed House. 
May 16, S.J. Res. 62 considered and passed Senate; passage vitiated and H.J. 
Res. 262 passed in lieu.
A joint resolution reaffirming the United States commitment to the North Atlantic Alliance.
PL 96-9 (H.J.Res.283), enacted 04/19/1979

93 STAT. 22 
PUBLIC LAW 96-9-APR. 19, 1979 
Public Law 96-9 
96th Congress 
Apr. 19, 1979 
[H.J. Res. 283] 
North Atlantic 
Alliance. 
U.S. 
commitment, 
reaffirmation. 
Copies to Chiefs 
of State of NATO 
member 
countries and 
Secretary 
General. 
Joint Resolution 
Reaffirming the United States commitment to the North Atlantic Alliance. 
Whereas April 4, 1979, marks the thirtieth anniversary of the sign-
ing in Washington of the North Atlantic Treaty; 
Whereas the alliance created by the treaty constitutes the manifes-
tation of the ties which bind the democracies of Europe and 
North America and of their determination to preserve their 
common heritage of individual liberties, the rule of law, and the 
dignity of humankind; 
Whereas the peace and stability insured by the alliance for thirty 
years has fostered the well-being and freedom of nearly six hun-
dred million human beings; 
Whereas the conditions for political stability and economic prosper-
ity derive from the military security provided by the alliance; 
and 
Whereas the search for world peace, mutual respect among the 
nations of the world, and reduction in armaments are attainable 
only in a secure environment: Now, therefore, be it 
Resolved by the Senate and House of Representatives of the United 
States of America in Congress assembled, That the North Atlantic 
Alliance be reaffirmed as a vital commitment and cornerstone of 
United States foreign policy, and that the bipartisan spirit that 
inspired its birth be rededicated to the purpose of strengthening it 
further in the cause of peace and security. 
SEC, 2. The Congress recognizes the contribution of the Canadian 
and European Allies to the common defense and to the preservation 
of the civilization and common heritage of the West. 
SEC. 3. On the occasion of this thirtieth anniversary, the Congress 
pledges its support for the Alliance as the indispensable basis for the 
achievement of our mutual security, the reduction of tensions, and 
the pursuit of improved relations among all nations. 
SEC. 4. The Congress requests that the President of the United 
States forward copies of this resolution to the Chiefs of State of all 
member countries of the North Atlantic Treaty Organization, and to 
the Secretary General in recognition of his contribution to the 
strength and confidence of the North Atlantic Treaty Organization. 
Approved April 19, 1979. 
LEGISLATIVE HISTORY: 
CONGRESSIONAL RECORD, Vol. 125 (1979): 
Apr. 4, considered and passed House; S.J. Res. 54 considered and passed 
Senate. 
Apr. 5, proceeding of S.J. Res. 54 vacated in Senate and H.J. Res. 283, 
amended, passed in lieu; House concurred in Senate amendment.
A bill to extend temporarily the authority of the Secretary of the Treasury to waive the imposition of countervailing duties.
PL 96-6 (H.R.1147), enacted 04/03/1979

93 STAT. 10 
PUBLIC LAW 96-6—APR. 3, 1979 
Public Law 96-6 
96th Congress 
Apr. 3, 1979 
[H.R. 1147] 
Secretary of the 
Treasury. 
Countervailing 
duties, waiver, 
extension. 
Effective date. 
19 u s e 1303 
note. 
An Act 
To extend temporarily the authority of the Secretary of the Treasury to 
waive the imposition of countervailing duties. 
Be it enacted by the Senate and House of Representatives of the 
United States of America in Congress assembled, That section 303(d) 
of the Tariff Act of 1930 (19 U.S.C. 1303(d)) is amended by adding at 
the end thereof the following new paragraph: 
"(4)(A) The four-year period referred to in paragraph (2) is extended 
from January 2, 1979, until whichever of the following dates first 
occurs: 
"(i) The date on which either House of Congress defeats on a 
vote of final passage, in accordance with the provisions of section 
151 of the Trade Act of 1974, implementing legislation with 
respect to a multilateral trade agreement or agreements govern-
ing the use of subsidies. 
(ii) The date of the enactment of such implementing legisla-
tion, 
"(iii) September 30,1979. 
"(B) Any determination made under this subsection by the Secre-
tary that was in effect on January 2,1979, shall remain in effect, until 
whichever of the following dates first occurs: 
"(i) The date to which the four-year period is extended under 
subparagraph (A), notwithstanding any provision to the contrary 
in any such determination. 
"(ii) The date such determination is revoked under paragraph 
(3). 
"(iii) The date of adoption of a resolution of disapproval of such 
determination under subsection (e)(2).". 
SEC. 2. The amendment made by the first section of this Act shall 
take effect January 3,1979. 
Approved April 3, 1979. 
LEGISLATIVE HISTORY: 
HOUSE REPORT No. 96-15 (Comm. on Ways and Means). 
SENATE REPORT No. 96-45 (Comm. on Finance). 
CONGRESSIONAL RECORD, Vol. 125 (1979): 
Mar. 1, considered and passed House. 
Mar. 28, considered and passed Senate.
A bill to amend the Bank Holding Company Act Amendments of 1970.
PL 96-2 (H.R.1902), enacted 03/07/1979

93 STAT. 4 
PUBLIC LAW 96-2—MAR. 7, 1979 
Mar. 7, 1979 
[H.R. 1902] 
Carson City 
silver dollars, 
sale. 
Effective date. 
31 u s e 317e 
note. 
Public Law 96-2 
96th Congress 
An Act 
To amend the Bank Holding Company Act Amendments of 1970. 
Be it enacted by the Senate and House of Representatives of the 
United States of America in Congress assembled. That section 205(a) 
of the Bank Holding Company Act Amendments of 1970 (84 Stat. 
1769; 31 U.S.C. 317e note) is amended bv deleting the second sentence 
thereof and substituting the following: The Administrator is author-
ized to sell such coins as may remain by negotiations at such prices, 
including fixed prices, in such manner, and upon such terms and 
conditions as may be deemed proper by the Administrator.". 
SEC. 2. The amendment made by the first section of this Act shall 
take effect upon the date of its enactment. 
Approved March 7, 1979. 
LEGISLATIVE HISTORY: 
CONGRESSIONAL RECORD, Vol. 125 (1979): 
Feb. 13, considered and passed House. 
Feb. 26, considered and passed Senate.
A joint resolution to extend the time for filing the Economic Report.
PL 96-1 (H.J.Res.1), enacted 01/22/1979

PUBLIC LAW 96-1—JAN. 22, 1979 
93 STAT. 3 
Public Law 96-1 
96th Congress 
Joint Resolution 
To extend the time for 
filing 
the Economic Report. 
Resolved hy the Senate and House of Representatives of the United 
States of America in Congress assembled, That Public Law 95-594 
is amended by striking out "January 22, 1979" the second time it 
appears in section 2, and inserting in lieu thereof "January 29, 1979". 
Approved January 22, 1979. 
Jan. 22, 1979 
[H.J. Res. 1] 
Economic 
Report, time 
extension. 
92 Stat. 2540. 
LEGISLATIVE HISTORY: 
CONGRESSIONAL RECORD, Vol. 125 (1979): 
Jan. 15, considered and passed House. 
Jan. 18, considered and passed Senate.
A bill to repeal a section of P.L. 95-630.
PL 96-3 (S.37), enacted 03/07/1979

PUBLIC LAW 96-3—MAR. 7, 1979 
93 STAT. 5 
Public Law 96-8 
96th Congress 
An Act 
To repeal a section of Public Law 95-630. 
MaT.l,m9 
[S. 37] 
Be it enacted by the Senate and House of Representatives of the 
United States of 
America in Congress assembled. That section 1104(d) 
of Public Law 95-630 is repealed. 
?! Stet. 3698. 
1^ UoG o404. 
Approved March 7, 1979. 
LEGISLATIVE HISTORY: 
SENATE REPORT No. 96-5 (Coram, on Banking, Housing, and Urban Affairs). 
CONGRESSIONAL RECORD, Vol. 125 (1979): 
Feb. 9, considered and passed Senate. 
Feb. 27, considered and passed House.
A bill to extend the boundaries of the Toiyabe National Forest in Nevada, and for other purposes.
PL 95-605 (S.2774), enacted 11/08/1978

92 STAT. 3044 
PUBLIC LAW 95-605—NOV. 8, 1978 
Public Law 95-605 
95th Congress 
An Act 
Nov. 8, 1978 
[S. 2774] 
Toiyabe National 
Forest, Nev. 
Boundaries 
extension. 
16 u s e 460Z-9. 
To extend the boundaries of the Toiyabe National Forest in Nevada, and for 
other purposes. 
Be it enacted hy the Senate and House of Representatives of the 
United States of America in Congress a^serribled^ That to aid in the 
protection and management of the various resources of the lands, 
including the protection, improvement, and maintenance of the 
watershed, wildlife, recreation, and natural environment values 
thereof, situated in the Lake Tahoe Basin, and to promote the manage-
ment and protection of such lands under principles of multiple use and 
sustained yield, the boundaries of the Toiyabe National Forest are 
hereby extended to include the area described in section 2 hereof. 
Subject to any valid claims now existing and hereafter maintained, 
any lands of the United States within such area are hereby added to 
such National Forest and shall be subject to law and regulations 
applicable to the National Forests. 
SEC. 2. This Act shall be applicable to the following lands: 
(a) a tract of land referred to as the ""Whittell property", 
situated in section 10, lot 2, township 13 north, range 18 east, 
Mount Diablo Meridian, Nevada, containing 34.4 acres more or 
less. 
SEC. 3. Funds appropriated and available for acquisition of lands, 
waters, and interests therein, in the National Forest System pursuant 
to section 7 of the Act of September 3, 1964 (78 Stat. 903), shall be 
available for the acquisition of any lands, waters, and interests therein, 
within the area described in section 2 of this Act. In addition, the Act 
of August 5,1970 (Public Law 91-372) is hereby amended to remove 
the limitation on expenditures of $12,500,000 as it applies to the area 
described in the Act of August 5,1970 (84 Stat. 694). 
Approved November 8, 1978. 
LEGISLATIVE HISTORY: 
HOUSE REPORT No. 95-1614 accompanying H.R. 13221 (Comm. on Interior and 
Insular Affairs). 
SENATE REPORT No. 95-1298 (Comm. on Energy and Natural Resources). 
CONGRESSIONAL RECORD, Vol. 124 (1978): 
Oct. 3, H.R. 13221 considered and passed House. 
Oct. 9, considered and passed Senate. 
Oct. 14, Considered and passed House.
Joint resolution relative to the convening of the first session of the Ninety-sixth Congress, and for other purposes.
PL 95-594 (H.J.Res.1173), enacted 11/04/1978

92 STAT. 2540 
PUBLIC LAW 95-594^NOV. 4, 1978 
Nov. 4, 1978 
[HJ. Res. 1173] 
96th Congress. 
First session. 
Budget and 
Economic 
Report, 
transmittal to 
Congress. 
Budget estimates, 
submittal to 
Congress. 
15 u s e 1024. 
Public Law 95-594 
95th Congress 
Joint Resolution 
Relative to the convening of the first session of the Ninety-sixth Congress, and 
for other purposes. 
Resolved ~by the Senate and House of Representatives of the United 
States of America in Congress assemoled.. That the first regular ses-
sion of the Ninety-sixth Congress shall begin at 12 o'clock meridian on 
January 15,1979. 
SEC. 2. That (a) notwithstanding the provisions of section 201 of 
the Act of June 10,1922, as amended (31 U.S.C. section 11), the Pres-
ident shall transmit to the Congress not later than January 22, 1979, 
the budget for the fiscal year 1980, and (b) notwithstanding the provi-
sions of section 3 of the Act of February 20, 1946, as amended (15 
U.S.C. section 1022), the President shall transmit to the Congress 
not later than January 22, 1979, the Economic Report. 
SEC. 3. That (a) notwithstanding the provisions of section 605(a) 
of the Congressional Budget and Impoundment Control Act of 1974 
(31 U.S.C. 11(a)), the President shall submit to the Senate and the 
House of Representatives the estimates required to be submitted by 
said subsection for the Fiscal Year 1980 not later than the date on 
which the President transmits to the Congress the budget for the 
Fiscal Year 1980, and (b) notwithstanding the provisions of section 
605(b) of the Congressional Budget and Impoundment Control Act 
of 1974, the Joint Economic Committee shall submit to the Com-
mittees on the Budget of both Houses the evaluation required to be 
submitted by said subsection for the Fiscal Year 1980 not later than 
the date on which the report for the Fiscal Year 1980 pursuant to sec-
tion 5 (b) (3) of the Employment Act of 1946 (15 U.S.C. 1024b) is filed 
with the Senate and House of Representatives. 
Approved November 4, 1978. 
LEGISLATIVE HISTORY: 
CONGRESSIONAL RECORD, Vol. 124 (1978): 
Oct. 15, considered and passed House and Senate.
A bill to amend title 10, United States Code, to provide that a member of the Board of Regents of the Uniformed Services University of the Health Sciences whose term of office has expired shall continue to serve until a successor is appointed.
PL 95-589 (H.R.13903), enacted 11/04/1978

92 STAT. 2512 
PUBLIC LAW 95-589—NOV. 4, 1978 
Nov. 4, 1978 
[H.R. 13903] 
Uniformed 
Services 
University of the 
Health Sciences, 
Board of Regents, 
term of service. 
Public Law 95-589 
95th Congress 
An Act 
To amend title 10, United States Code, to provide that a member of the Board 
of Regents of the Uniformed Services University of the Health Sciences whose 
term of office has expired shall continue to serve until a successor is appointed. 
Be it enacted hy the Senate and Hoiise of Representatives 
of the 
United States of America in Congress asserribled^ That section 2113 (b) 
of title 10, United States Code, relating to the Board of Eegents of the 
Uniformed Services University of the Health Sciences, is amended— 
(1) by striking out "and" at the end of paragraph ( 1 ) ; 
(2) by striking out the period at the end of paragraph (2) and 
inserting in lieu thereof "; and"; and 
(3) by adding at the end thereof the following new paragraph: 
"(3) any member whose term of office has expired shall con-
tinue to serve until his successor is appointed.". 
Approved November 4, 1978. 
LEGISLATIVE HISTORY: 
HOUSE REPORT No. 95-1685 (Comm. on Armed Services). 
CONGRESSIONAL RECORD, Vol. 124 (1978): 
Oct. 10, considered and passed House. 
Oct. 15, considered and passed Senate. 
WEEKLY COMPILATION OF PRESIDENTIAL DOCUMENTS, Vol. 14, No. 45: 
Nov. 4, Presidential statement.
An Act to amend certain provisions of law relating to land claims by the United States in Riverside County, California, based upon the accretion or avulsion, and for other purposes.
PL 95-587 (H.R.7101), enacted 11/03/1978

92 STAT. 2496 
PUBLIC LAW 95-587—NOV. 3, 1978 
Public Law 95-587 
95th Congress 
An Act 
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Q amend certain provisions of law relating to land claims by the United States 
[H.R. 7101] 
in Riverside County, California, based upon the accretion or avulsion, and 
for other purposes. 
Be it enacted hy the Senate and House of Representatives 
of the 
Riverside 
United States of America in Congress assembled^ That the first section 
County, Calif., 
of the Act of October 23,1970, entitled "An Act to render the assertion 
land claims by 
Qf ja^^j claims by the United States based upon accretion or avulsion 
subject to legal and equitable defenses to which private persons assert-
ing such claims would be subject" (84 Stat. 1106; Public Law 91-505) 
is amended by striking out "13.17" and inserting in lieu thereof "13.19". 
Approved November 3, 1978. 
LEGISLATIVE HISTORY: 
HOUSE REPORT No. 95-1018 (Comm. on Interior and Insular Affairs). 
SENATE REPORT No. 95-1286 (Comm. on Energy and Natural Resources). 
CONGRESSIONAL RECORD, Vol. 124 (1978): 
Apr. 11, considered and passed House. 
Oct. 12, considered and passed Senate.
An Act to amend the act commonly known as the Miller Act to raise the dollar amount of contracts to which such act applies from $2,000 to $25,000.
PL 95-585 (H.R.3185), enacted 11/02/1978

92 STAT. 2484 
PUBLIC LAW 95-585—NOV. 2, 1978 
Public Law 95-585 
95th Congress 
An Act 
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rp^ amend the Act commonly known as the Miller Act to raise the dollar amount 
[H.R. 3185] 
of contracts to which such Act applies from $2,000 to $25,000. 
amendment. 
Be it enacted hy the Senate and House of Representatives of the 
Miller Act,^ 
United States of America in Congress assemJbled, That subsection (a) 
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of the first section of the Act entitled "An Act requiring contracts for 
the construction, alteration, and repair of any public building or 
public work of the United States to be accompanied by a performance 
bond protecting the United States and by an additional bond for the 
protection of persons furnishing material and labor for the construc-
tion, alteration, or repair of said public buildings or public work", 
approved August 24,1935 (49 Stat. 793; 40 U.S.C. 270a(a)), is amend-
ed by striking out "$2,000" and inserting in lieu thereof "$25,000". 
Approved November 2, 1978. 
LEGISLATIVE HISTORY: 
HOUSE REPORT No. 95-1666 (Comm. on the Judiciary). 
SENATE REPORT No. 95-1269, accompanying S. 3359 (Comm. on Governmental 
Affairs). 
CONGRESSIONAL RECORD, Vol. 124 (1978): 
Oct. 10, considered and passed House. 
Oct. 13, considered and passed Senate.
A bill to provide for recalculation of the retired pay of individuals who served as sergeant major of the Marine Corps before December 16, 1967.
PL 95-581 (H.R.10343), enacted 11/02/1978

92 STAT. 2478 
PUBLIC LAW 95-581—NOV. 2, 1978 
Nov. 2, 1978 
[H.R. 10343] 
Marine Corps, 
sergeant major. 
Retired pay, 
recalculation. 
10 u s e 1401a 
note. 
Effective date. 
10 u s e 14I0U 
note. 
Public Law 95-581 
95th Congress 
An Act 
To provide for recalculation of the retired pay of individuals who served as 
sergeant major of the Marine Corps before December 16, 1967. 
Be it enacted hy the Senate and House of Representatives of the 
United States of America in Congress assemhled, That (a) the retired 
pay of any individual who served as sergeant major of the Marine 
Corps and who completed such service before December 16,1967, shall 
be computed based upon a rate of basic pay of the sum of (1) the 
highest rate of basic pay to which such individual was entitled while 
so serving, and (2) $150. 
(b) For the purpose of computing any adjustment under section 
1401a of title 10, United States Code, in the retired pay of any indi-
vidual whose retired pay is affected by subsection (a), the rate of basic 
pay provided under such subsection for the purpose of computing the 
retired pay of such individual shall be considered to have been the 
rate of basic pay applicable to such individual at the time of his 
retirement, and any adjustment under such section 1401a in the retired 
pay of such individual before September 30,1978, shall be readjusted 
to reflect such rate of basic pay. 
SEC. 2. (a) Any change in the retired pay of any individual by rea-
son of the enactment of this Act shall be effective for months beginning 
after September 30,1978. 
(b) The enactment of this Act shall not reduce the retired pay of 
any individual. 
Approved November 2, 1978. 
LEGISLATIVE HISTORY: 
HOUSE REPORT No. 95-857 (eomm. on Armed Services). 
CONGRESSIONAL RECORD, Vol. 124 (1978): 
Apr. 3, June 5, considered and passed House. 
Oct. 14, considered and passed Senate. 
WEEKLY COMPILATION OF PRESIDENTIAL DOCUMENTS, Vol. 14, No. 44: 
Nov. 2, Presidential statement.
A bill to authorize the Architect of the Capitol to install solar collectors for furnishing a portion of the energy needs of the Rayburn House Office Building and House Office Building Annex No. 2, and for other purposes.
PL 95-577 (H.R.13597), enacted 11/02/1978

92 STAT. 2470 
PUBLIC LAW 95-577—NOV. 2, 1978 
Public Law 95-577 
95th Congress 
Nov. 2, 1978 
[H.R. 13597] 
Rayburn Office 
Building and 
House Annex 
No. 2, solar 
collector 
installation. 
40 u s e 175 note. 
Drawing and 
estimates, 
submittal 
to House 
committee. 
40 u s e 175 note. 
Appropriation 
authorization. 
40 u s e 175 note. 
An Act 
To authorize the Architect of the Capitol to install solar collectors for furnishing 
a portion of the energy needs of the Rayburn House Office Building and House 
Office Building Annex Numbered 2, and for other purposes. 
Be it enacted hy the Senate and House of Representatives of the 
United States of America in Congress assembled^ That (a) the Archi-
tect of the Capitol, under the direction of the House Office Building 
Commission, shall install solar collectors for furnishing a portion of 
the energjr needs of the Rayburn House Office Building and of House 
Office Building Annex Numbered 2. 
(b) In carrying out this Act, the Architect of the Capitol, under the 
direction of the House Office Building Commission, is authorized to 
(1) procure such personal and other services as may be necessary to 
carry out this Act, and (2) provide for such structural and other 
changes in the Rayburn House Office Building and House Office 
Building Annex Numbered 2, such changes in or additions to their 
appurtenant facilities, such connections to existing facilities or utilities, 
and such equipment and apparatus, as may be necessary to carry out 
this Act. 
SEC. 2. The Architect of the Capitol shall submit to the House Public 
Works and Transportation Committee final engineering and design 
drawings and final cost estimates for the project authorized under this 
Act, before soliciting bids to carry out the project. After the submission 
of such information, the Architect of the Capitol shall not solicit bids 
to carry out the project authorized under this Act until thirty legisla-
tive days after the date of such submission. 
SEC. 3. There is hereby authorized to be appropriated not to exceed 
$3,000,000 to carry out this Act. 
Approved November 2, 1978. 
LEGISLATIVE HISTORY: 
HOUSE REPORT No. 95-1513 (Coram, on Public Works and Transportation). 
eONGRESSIONAL RECORD, Vol. 124 (1978): 
Sept. 25, considered and passed House. 
Oct. 15, considered and passed Senate.