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A joint resolution to authorize and request the President to issue a proclamation designating April 9, 1981, as "African Refugee Relief Day".
PL 97-8 (S.J.Res.61), enacted 04/09/1981

95 STAT. 10 
PUBLIC LAW 97-8—APR. 9, 1981 
Apr. 9, 1981 
[S.J. Res. 61] 
African Refugee 
Relief Day. 
Designation 
authorization. 
Public Law 97-8 
97th Congress 
Joint Resolution 
To authorize and request the President to issue a proclamation designating April 9, 
1981, as "African Refugee Relief Day". 
Whereas there are more than four million refugees on the conti-
nent of Africa, and more than half of the world's refugees are 
African; 
Whereas these refugees, who are primarily women and children, 
have typically crossed hundreds of miles to escape the ravages of 
armed conflict, drought, and political unrest; 
Whereas world attention has focused on the plight of the more 
than one million refugees in Somalia who have fled the war in 
Ogaden, are suffering greatly from disease and malnutrition, and 
are being housed in overcrowded camps in which more than 90 
per centum of the refugees are women and children; 
Whereas approximately twenty-seven African countries are con-
fronted with refugee problems, and generally lack sufficient 
resources to provide these victims with necessary sustenance; 
and 
Whereas the Organization for African Unity and the United 
Nations High Commissioner for Refugees mil convene an inter-
national conference in Geneva on April 9 and 10, 1981, to 
develop a plan of action to respond to this grave crises: Now, 
therefore, be it 
Resolved by the Senate and House of Representatives of the United 
States of America in Congress assembled, That the President of the 
United States is authorized and requested to issue a proclamation 
designating April 9, 1981, as "African Refugee Relief Day" and 
calling upon the people of the United States to observe such day by (1) 
increasing their awareness of the plight of African refugees; and (2) 
foregoing one meal and using the funds that otherwise would have 
been spent on such meal to make contributions to recognized private 
voluntary agencies providing care and relief for such refugees. 
Approved April 9, 1981. 
LEGISLATIVE HISTORY—S.J. Res. 61: 
CONGRESSIONAL RECORD, Vol. 127 (1981): 
Apr. 7, considered and passed Senate and House.
A bill to continue in effect any authority provided under the Department of Justice Appropriation Authorization Act, Fiscal Year 1980, for a certain period.
PL 97-7 (S.840), enacted 04/09/1981

PUBLIC LAW 97-7—APR. 9, 1981 
95 STAT. 9 
Public Law 97-7 
97th Congress 
An Act 
To continue in effect any authority provided under the Department of Justice 
Apr. 9, 1981 
Appropriation Authorization Act, Fiscal Year 1980, for a certain period. 
[S. 840] 
Be it enacted by the Senate and House of Representatives 
of the 
United States of America in Congress assembled. That the authority, Justice 
and any limitation on authority, contained in the Department of Department 
Justice Appropriation Authorization Act, Fiscal Year 1980, shall 
A U K S S 
continue in effect with respect to activities of the Department of Act, F
Y 1980. 
Justice (including any bureau, office, board, division, commission, or Authority 
subdivision thereof) during the period beginning on April 6, 1981, Q^^Ql^i^^^rKq 
and ending immediately before October 1,1981. 
^^ ^*^* ^^^^ 
Approved April 9, 1981. 
LEGISLATIVE HISTORY—S. 840: 
CONGRESSIONAL RECORD, Vol. 127 (1981): 
Mar. 31, considered and passed Senate. 
Apr. 7, considered and passed House, amended. 
Apr. 8, Senate concurred In House amendment.
A joint resolution to designate April 26, 1981, as "National Recognition Day for Veterans of the Vietnam Era".
PL 97-9 (H.J.Res.182), enacted 04/14/1981

PUBLIC LAW 97-9—APR. 14, 1981 
95 STAT. 11 
Public Law 97-9 
97th Congress 
Joint Resolution 
To designate April 26, 1981, £is "National Recognition Day for Veterans of the 
Vietnam Era". 
Whereas the valorous service of Vietnam veterans has never been 
properly commemorated or recognized; 
Whereas the conflict in Vietnam claimed more than fifty-five thou-
sand American lives; 
Whereas three hundred thousand men were wounded and one hun-
dred and fifty thousand permanently disabled during the conflict 
in Vietnam; 
Whereeis there are four hundred £md eighty thousand Vietnam vet-
erans between the ages of twenty-five and thirty-nine who are 
currently unemployed; 
Whereas as many as two hundred and eighty thousand Vietnam 
veterans suffer the intermittent psychological aftereffects of the 
Vietnam conflict; and 
Whereas the more than two million five hundred thousand Ameri-
cans who answered their country's call to duty and served honor-
ably deserve the Nation's gratitude: 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 designate April 26,1981, as a "National 
Day of Recognition for Veterans of the Vietnam Era", and to call 
upon the people of the United States to observe such day with 
appropriate programs, ceremonies, and activities, including a week of 
symposia hearings and conferences to be conducted in Wsishington, 
District of Columbia, prior to April 26, dedicated to those issues of 
concern to Vietnam veterans. 
Apr. 14, 1981 
[H.J. Res. 182] 
National Day of 
Recognition for 
Veterans of the 
Vietnam Era. 
Designation 
authorization. 
Approved April 14, 1981. 
LEGISLATIVE HISTORY—H.J. Res. 182 (S.J. Res. 40): 
CONGRESSIONAL RECORD, Vol. 127 (1981): 
Mar. 26, considered and passed House. 
Mar 31, considered and passed Senate.
An original bill to increase the membership of the Joint Committee on Printing.
PL 97-4 (S.272), enacted 02/17/1981

95 STAT. 6 
Feb. 17, 1981 
[S. 272] 
Joint Committee 
on Printing. 
Membership 
increase. 
PUBLIC LAW 97-4-FEB. 17, 1981 
Public Law 97-4 
97th Congress 
An Act 
To increase the membership of the Joint Committee on Printing. 
Be it enacted by the Senate and House of Representatives of the 
United States of America in Congress assembled, That section 101, 
title 44, United States Code, is amended to read as follows: 
"The Joint Committee on Printing shall consist of the chairman 
and four members of the Committee on Rules and Administration of 
the Senate and the chairman and four members of the Committee on 
House Administration of 
the House of Representatives.". 
Approved February 17, 1981. 
LEGISLATIVE HISTORY—S. 272: 
SENATE REPORT No. 97-2 (Comm. on Rules and Administration). 
CONGRESSIONAL RECORD, Vol. 127 (1981): 
Feb. 3, considered and passed Senate. 
Feb. 5, considered and passed House.
A joint resolution designating January 29, 1981, as "A Day of Thanksgiving to honor our safely returned hostages."
PL 97-1 (S.J.Res.16), enacted 01/26/1981

PUBLIC LAW 97-1—JAN. 26, 1981 
95 STAT. 3 
Public Law 97-1 
97th Congress 
Joint Resolution 
Designating January 29, 1981, as "A Day of Thanksgiving To Honor Our Safely 
Returned Hostages". 
Whereas we the people of the United States are one people under 
God; 
Whereas in recognition of the hope, honor, faith, and courage of 
those men and women who have been forceably held prisoner in 
Iran; 
Whereas eight brave men laid down their lives in the pursuit and 
defense of freedom; 
Whereas in order for the people of the United States of America to 
express their appreciation, hope, and care for these men and 
women; and 
Whereas in order for the Nation to express its thanks to God for 
the safekeeping of these people and this Country: Now, therefore, 
be it 
Resolved by the Senate and House of Representatives of the United 
States of America in Congress assembled. That the 29th day of 
January 1981, is declared A Day of Thanksgiving To Honor Our 
Safely Returned Hostages", and that Americans participate in serv-
ices in places of their own choosing on that date, as already called for 
by churches, synagogues, and mosques across this Country. 
Approved January 26, 1981. 
Jan. 26, 1981 
[S.J. Res. 16] 
A Day of 
Thanksgiving To 
Honor Our 
Safely 
Returned 
Hostages. 
Designation. 
LEGISLATIVE HISTORY—S.J. Res. 16: 
CONGRESSIONAL RECORD, Vol. 127 (1981): 
Jan. 22, considered and passed Senate. 
Jan. 23, considered and passed House. 
WEEKLY COMPILATION OF PRESIDENTIAL DOCUMENTS, Vol. 17, No. 5 (1981): 
Jan. 26, Presidential statement.
A bill to amend the Energy Policy and Conservation Act to extend certain authorities relating to the international energy program.
PL 97-5 (H.R.2166), enacted 03/13/1981

PUBLIC LAW 97-5—MAR. 13, 1981 
95 STAT. 7 
Public Law 97-5 
97th Congress 
An Act 
To amend the Energy Policy and Conservation Act to extend certain authori-
ties relating to the international energy program. 
Be it enacted by the Senate and House of Representatives of the 
United States of 
America in Congress assembled. That subsection (j) of 
section 252 of the Energy Pohcy and Conservation Act (42 U.S.C. 
6272(j)) is amended by strUdng out "March 15,1981" and inserting in 
lieu thereof "September 30,1981". 
Approved March 13, 1981. 
Mar. 13, 1981 
[H.R. 2166] 
Energy Policy 
and 
Conservation 
Act, 
amendment. 
LEGISLATIVE HISTORY—H.R. 2166 (S. 573): 
HOUSE REPORT No. 97-9 (Comm. on Energy and Commerce). 
CONGRESSIONAL RECORD, Vol. 127 (1981): 
Mar. 10, considered and passed House; considered and passed Senate, in lieu of 
S. 573. 
-194 0—82 
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A bill to amend section 222 of the Communications Act of 1934 in order to include Hawaii in the same category as other States for the purposes of such section.
PL 96-590 (S.3261), enacted 12/24/1980

amendment. 
94 STAT. 3414 
PUBLIC LAW 96-590—DEC. 24, 1980 
Public Law 96-590 
96th Congress 
An Act 
Dec. 24,1980 
iji^ amend section 222 of the Communications Act of 1934 in order to include Hawaii 
[S. 3261] 
in the same category as other States for the purposes of such section. 
Be it enacted by the Senate and House of Representatives of the 
Communications United States of America in Congress assembled, That section 
™™^^i?fi: 
222(a)(10) of the Communications Act of 1934 (47 U.S.C. 222(a)(10)) is 
amended by striking out", except Hawaii". 
SEC. 2. Section 222 of the Communications Act of 1934 (47 U.S.C. 
222), as amended, is further amended by adding at the end thereof the 
following new subsection: 
"(g)(1) The authority of any carrier to provide any service or 
operate any facilities which it is authorized to provide or operate on 
the date of enactment of this subsection shall not be altered solely by 
the inclusion of Hawaii within the definition of 'Continental United 
States', nor shall such inclusion restrict or impair any carrier's 
eligibility after the date of enactment of this subsection for new or 
additional authority. 
"(2) Whenever, upon a complaint or upon its own initiative, and 
after opportunity for a hearing, the Commission finds that any 
charge, classification, regulation, or practice relating to intercarrier 
arrangements of any carrier serving Hawaii is or will be unjust, 
unreasonable, discriminatory, or not in the public interest, the 
Commission shall determine and prescribe what charge, classifica-
tion, regulation, or practice, or such other remedy as is or will be just, 
reasonable, nondiscriminatory and in the public interest to be there-
after followed.". 
Approved December 24, 1980. 
LEGISLATIVE HISTORY: 
CONGRESSIONAL RECORD, Vol. 126 (1980): 
Dec. 11, considered and passed Senate. 
Dec. 12, considered and passed House.
An act authorizing appropriations to the Secretary of the Interior for services necessary to the nonperforming arts functions of the John F. Kennedy Center for the Performing Arts, and for other purposes.
PL 96-587 (S.1142), enacted 12/23/1980

PUBLIC LAW 96-587—DEC. 23, 1980 
94 STAT. 3387 
Public Law 96 
96th Congress 
-587 
An Act 
Authorizing appropriations to the Secretary of the Interior for services necessary to 
the nonperforming arts functions of the John F. Kennedy Center for the Perform-
ing Arts, and for other purposes. 
Be it enacted by the Senate and House of Representatives of the 
United States of America in Congress assembled. That subsection (e) 
of section 6 of 
the John F. Kennedy Center Act (Public Law 85-874, as 
amended; 20 U.S.C. 761) is amended by adding at the end thereof the 
following: "There is authorized to be appropriated to carry out this 
subsection not to exceed $4,287,000 for the fiscal year ending Septem-
ber 30, 1980, and not to exceed $4,400,000 for the fiscal year ending 
September 30,1981.". 
SEC. 2. Ralph E. Becker is hereby designated an honorary trustee of 
the John F. Kennedy Center for the Performing Arts in recognition of 
his distinguished service as a founding trustee and general counsel 
for the Center from 1958 to 1976. 
Approved December 23, 1980. 
Dec. 23, 1980 
[S. 1142] 
John F..Kennedy 
Center for the 
Performing Arts. 
Appropriation 
authorization. 
20 u s e 76/. 
LEGISLATIVE HISTORY: 
HOUSE REPORTS: No. 96-179 (Comm. on Public Works and Transportation) accom-
panying H.R. 3051 and No. 96-1530 (Comm. of Conference). 
SENATE REPORT No. 96-150 (Comm. on Environment and Public Works). 
CONGRESSIONAL RECORD: 
Vol. 125 (1979): Sept. 6, considered and passed Senate. 
Vol. 126 (1980): Jan. 24, H.R. 3051 considered and passed House; proceedings 
vacated and S. 1142, amended, passed in lieu. 
Aug. 22, Senate concurred in House amendment with an 
amendment. 
Dec. 9, Senate agreed to conference report. 
Dec. 10, House agreed to conference report.
A bill to amend title 10, United States Code, to provide greater flexibility for the Armed Forces in ordering Reserves to active duty, and for other purposes.
PL 96-584 (H.R.7682), enacted 12/23/1980

PUBLIC LAW 96-584—DEC. 23, 1980 
94 STAT. 3377 
Public Law 96-584 
96th Congress 
An Act 
To amend title 10, United States Code, to provide greater flexibility for the Armed 
Forces in ordering Reserves to active duty, and for other purposes. 
Be it enacted by the Senate and House of Representatives of the 
United States of America in Congress assembled, That subsection (e) 
of section 672 of title 10, United States Code, is amended to read as 
follows: 
"(e) The period of time allowed between the date when a Reserve 
ordered to active duty (other than for training) is alerted for that duty 
and the date when the Reserve is required to enter upon that duty 
shall be determined by the Secretary concerned based upon military 
requirements at that time.". 
SEC. 2. Section 673b(c) of title 10, United States Code, is amended by 
striking out "50,000" and inserting in lieu thereof "100,000". 
SEC. 3. (a) Section 6(d)(1) of the Military Selective Service Act (50 
U.S.C. App. 456(d)(1)) is amended by striking out "less than three 
months or in the fifth sentence. 
(b) The amendment made by subsection (a) shall apply only to 
persons ordered to active duty for training after the effective date of 
this Act. 
SEC. 4. Section 517 of title 10, United States Code, relating to the 
authorized daily average in enlisted members that may be on active 
duty in the grades of E-8 and E-9, is amended— 
(1) by inserting "(a)" before "Except"; 
(2) by adding the following new sentence: "In computing the 
limitations prescribed in the preceding sentence, there shall be 
excluded enlisted members of an armed force on active duty 
(other than for training) in connection with organizing, adminis-
tering, recruiting, instructing, or training the reserve component 
of an armed force."; and 
(3) by adding the following new subsection: 
Dec. 23, 1980 
[H.R. 7682] 
Armed Forces 
Reserves, active 
duty, 
amendment. 
50 u s e app. 456 
note. 
94 STAT. 3378 
PUBLIC LAW 96-584—DEC. 23, 1980 
"(b) The number of enlisted members in pay grades E-8 and E-9 
who may be on active duty as of the end of any fiscal year in 
connection with organizing, administering, recruiting, instructing, or 
training the reserve components of the armed forces may not exceed 
the number prescribed for the grade and the armed force in the 
following table: 
"Grade 
E-9. 
E-8. 
Approved December 28, 1980. 
Army 
209 
823 
Navy 
140 
302 
Air Force 
71 
302". 
LEGISLATIVE HISTORY: 
HOUSE REPORT No. 96-1215 (Comm. on Armed Services). 
SENATE REPORT No. 96-1052 (Comm. on Armed Services). 
CONGRESSIONAL RECORD, Vol. 126 (1980): 
Aug. 25, considered and p£issed House. 
Dec. 4, considered and p£issed Senate, amended. 
Dec. 5, House concurred in Senate amendments.
An act to name the United States Customs House in Ogdensburg, New York the "Robert C. McEwen United States Customs House".
PL 96-576 (H.R.8345), enacted 12/22/1980

PUBLIC LAW 96-576—DEC. 22, 1980 
94 STAT. 3355 
Public Law 96-576 
96th Congress 
An Act 
To name the United States Customs House in Ogdensburg, New York, the "Robert 
C. McEwen United States Customs House". 
Be it enacted by the Senate and House of Representatives of the 
United States of America in Congress assembled. That the United 
States Customs House located at 127 North Water Street, Ogdens-
burg, New York, shall hereafter be known and designated as the 
"Robert C. McEwen United States Customs House". Any reference in 
a law, map, regulation, document, record, or other paper of the 
United States to such building shall be held to be a reference to the 
"Robert C. McEwen United States Customs House". 
SEC. 2. This Act shall take effect on January 3,1981. 
SEC. 3. (a) Any provision of law which provides that any member of 
a commission, board, committee, advisory group, or similar body is to 
be appointed by the President pro tempore of the Senate shall be 
construed to require that the appointment be made— 
(1) upon recommendation of the Majority Leader of the Senate, 
if such provision of law specifies that the appointment is to be 
made on the basis of the appointee's affiliation with the majority 
political party, 
(2) upon the recommendation of the Minority Leader of the 
Senate, if such provision of law specifies that the appointment is 
to be made on the basis of the appointee's affiliation with the 
minority party, and 
(3) upon the joint recommendation of the Majority Leader of 
the Senate and the Minority Leader of the Senate, if such 
provision of law does not specify that the appointment is to be 
made on the appointee's affiliation with the majority or minority 
political party. 
(b) The provisions of subsection (a) shall be applicable in the case of 
appointments made after the date of enactment of this Act pursuant 
to provisions of law enacted on, before, and after, the date of 
enactment of this Act. 
Dec. 22, 1980 
[H.R. 8345] 
Robert C. 
McEwen 
United States 
Customs House. 
Designation. 
Effective 
date. 
2 use 199. 
94 STAT. 3356 
PUBLIC LAW 96-576—DEC. 22, 1980 
Appropriation 
SEC. 4. In accordance with section 7 of the Public Buildings Act of 
^n^Tian^na*^' 
^^^^' ^^ amended, there is hereby authorized to be appropriated 
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$2,459,300 from the fund established pursuant to section 210(f) of the 
Federal Property and Administrative Services Act of 1949, as 
40 use 490. 
amended, for the repair and alteration of the United States Postal 
Service Building at 115 East Sixth Avenue, Gary, Indiana. 
Approved December 22, 1980. 
LEGISLATIVE HISTORY: 
CONGRESSIONAL RECORD, Vol. 126 (1980): 
Nov. 21, considered and passed House. 
Dec. 9, considered and passed Senate, amended. 
Dec. 10, House concurred in Senate amendment with an amendment. 
Dec. 11, Senate concurred in House amendment.
A bill to amend the Wild and Scenic Rivers Act to authorize the acquisition of certain lands in Douglas County, Wisconsin.
PL 96-580 (S.3096), enacted 12/23/1980

94 STAT. 3370 
PUBLIC LAW 96-580—DEC. 23, 1980 
Public Law 96-580 
96th Congress 
An Act 
Dec. 23, 1980 
-JQ amend the Wild and Scenic Rivers Act to authorize the acquisition of certain 
[S. 3096] 
lands in Douglas County, Wisconsin. 
Be it enacted by the Senate and House of Representatives of the 
Wild and Scenic 
United States of America in Congress assembled, That paragraph (6) 
^i'^fl^i^lv 
of section 3(a) of the Wild and Scenic Rivers Act (16 U.S.C. 1274) is 
amended by adding at the end thereof the following new sentence: "A 
one-thousand-three-hundred-and-eighty-acre portion of the area com-
monly known as the Velie Estate, located adjacent to the Saint Croix 
River in Douglas County, Wisconsin, as depicted on the map entitled 
'Boundary Map/Velie Estate—Saint Croix National Scenic River-
way', dated September 1980, and numbered 630-90,001, may be 
acquired by the Secretary without regard to any acreage limitation 
set forth in subsection (b) of this section or subsection (a) or (b) of 
section 6 of this Act.". 
Approved December 23, 1980. 
amendment. 
LEGISLATIVE HISTORY: 
SENATE REPORT No. 96-1024 (Comm. on Energy and Natural Resources). 
CONGRESSIONAL RECORD, Vol. 126 (1980): 
Dec. 9, considered and passed Senate. 
Dec. 10, considered and passed House.
An act to amend the Railroad Retirement Act of 1974 to extend certain cost-of-living increases.
PL 96-582 (H.R.8195), enacted 12/23/1980

94 STAT. 3374 
PUBLIC LAW 96-582—DEC. 23, 1980 
Dec. 23, 1980 
[H.R. 8195] 
Railroad 
Retirement 
Act of 1974, 
amendments. 
45 u s e 231b. 
Cost-of-living 
increase, 
extension. 
45 u s e 231a. 
Public Law 96-582 
96th Congress 
An Act 
To amend the Railroad Retirement Act of 1974 to extend certain cost-of-living 
increases. 
Be it enacted by the Senate and House of Representatives of the 
United States of America in Congress assembled, That section 3(g) of 
the Railroad Retirement Act of 1974 is amended by inserting "(1)" 
after "(g)" and by inserting at the end thereof the following new 
subdivision: 
"(2) Those portions of the annuity of an individual as are computed 
under subsections (b) and (d) of this section shall, if such individual's 
annuity under section 2(a)(1) of this Act began to accrue on or before 
June 1, 1981, be increased by 32.5 per centum of the percentage 
increase, if any (rounded to the nearest one-tenth of 1 per centum), 
obtained by comparing the unadjusted Consumer Price Index for the 
calendar quarter ending March 31, 1981, with such index for the 
calendar quarter ending March 31, 1980. The unadjusted Consumer 
Price Index for any calendar quarter shall be the arithmetical mean 
of such index for the three months in such quarter. The increase 
provided under this subdivision shall be effective on June 1, 1981.". 
Report to 
congressional 
committees. 
Effective date. 
45 u s e 231b 
note. 
REPORT ON RECOMMENDATIONS 
SEC. 2. No later than March 1, 1981, representatives of employees 
and representatives of carriers, acting through a group designated by 
them, shall submit to the Senate Committee on Labor and Human 
Resources and the House of Representatives Committee on Interstate 
and Foreign Commerce a report containing their joint recommenda-
tions for further restructuring of the railroad retirement system in a 
manner which will assure the long-term actuarial soundness of such 
system. 
SEC. 3. The provisions of this Act shall take effect on the date of the 
enactment of this Act. 
Approved December 23, 1980. 
LEGISLATIVE HISTORY: 
HOUSE REPORT No. 96-1437 (Comm. on Interstate and Foreign Commerce). 
CONGRESSIONAL RECORD, Vol. 126 (1980): 
Sept. 30, considered and passed House. 
Dec. 8, considered and passed Senate, amended. 
Dec. 10, House concurred in Senate amendment. 
WEEKLY COMPILATION OF PRESIDENTIAL DOCUMENTS, Vol. 16, No. 52: 
Dec. 23, Presidential statement.