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To amend title 38, United States Code, to increase the rate of special pension payable to persons who have received the Congressional Medal of Honor.
PL 103-161 (H.R.3341), enacted 11/30/1993

PUBLIC LAW 103-161—NOV. 30, 1993 
107 STAT. 1967 
Public Law 103-161 
103d Congress 
• 
An Act 
To amend title 38, United States Code, to increase the rate of special pension 
Nov. 30,1993 
payable to persons who have received the Congressional Medal of Honor. 
[H.R. 3341] 
Be it enacted by the Senate and House of Representatives of 
the United States of America in Congress assembled, 
SECTION 1. INCREASE IN RATE OF SPECIAL PENSION FOR PERSONS 
ON THE MEDAL OF HONOR ROLL. 
(a) IN GENERAL.—Section 1562(a) of title 38, United States 
Code, is amended by striking "$200" and inserting "$400". 
(b) EFFECTIVE DATE.—^The amendment made by subsection (a) 38 use 1562 
shall apply with respect to months beginning after the date of 
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the enactment of this Act. 
Approved November 30, 1993. 
LEGISLATIVE HISTORY—H.R. 3341: 
HOUSE REPORTS: No. 103-313 (Comm. on Veterans' Affairs). 
CONGRESSIONAL RECORD, Vol. 139 (1993): 
Nov. 2, considered and passed House. 
Nov. 17, considered and passed Senate.
Designating January 16, 1994, as "National Good Teen Day".
PL 103-164 (H.J.Res.75), enacted 12/02/1993

107 STAT. 1974 
PUBLIC LAW 103-164—DEC. 2, 1993 
Public Law 103-164 
103d Congress 
Joint Resolution 
Dec. 2, 1993 
[H.J. Res. 75] 
Designating January 16, 1994, as "National Good Teen Da/'. 
Whereas Salem City Schools in Salem, Ohio, have proclaimed Janu-
ary 16, 1992, as "Good Teen Day"; 
Whereas there are more than twenty-four million teenagers in 
the United States according to the 1990 Census; 
Whereas our Nation's teenagers represent an important part of 
our society, and the many physical and emotional changes and 
character-building experiences which teenagers go through are 
an important concern; 
Whereas it is easy to stereotype teenagers as either those who 
have problems or those who excel; 
Whereas teenagers should not simply be recognized for their intel-
ligence, abilities, skills and talents, but rather for the good which 
is inherent in all human beings; 
Whereas as unique individuals, teenagers are encouraged to esteem 
the good as well as the potential that is within each of them; 
Whereas a day should be created to focus on the positive qualities 
in America's youth; and 
Whereas teenagers are the future of this great country: Now, there-
fore, be it 
Resolved by the Senate and House of Representatives 
of the 
United States of America in Congress assembled. That January 
16, 1994, is designated as "National Good Teen Day", and the 
President is authorized and requested to issue a proclamation call-
ing on the people of the United States to observe such day by 
recognizing the teenagers of the United States and by participating 
in appropriate ceremonies and activities. 
Approved December 2, 1993. 
LEGISLATIVE HISTORY—H.J. Res. 75: 
CONGRESSIONAL RECORD, Vol. 139 (1993): 
Nov. 8, considered and passed House. 
Nov. 19, considered and passed Senate.
A joint resolution to designate the periods commencing on November 28, 1993, and ending on December 4, 1993, and commencing on November 27, 1994, and ending on December 3, 1994, as "National Home Care Week".
PL 103-157 (S.J.Res.55), enacted 11/24/1993

107 STAT. 1532 
PUBLIC LAW 103-157—NOV. 24, 1993 
Public Law 103-157 
103d Congress 
Joint Resolution 
Nov 24 1993 
'^° designate the periods commencing on November 28, 1993, and ending on Decem-
ber 4, 1993, and commencing on November 27, 1994, and ending on December 
[S.J. Res. 55] 
3^ ^gg'^^ ^^ "National Home Care Week" 
Whereas organized home care services for the elderly and disabled 
have existed in the United States since the last quarter of the 
18th century; 
Whereas home care is an effective and economical alternative to 
unnecessary institutionalization; 
Whereas caring for the ill and disabled in their homes places 
an emphasis on the dignity and independence of the individual 
receiving these services; 
Whereas since the enactment of the medicare home care program, 
which provides coverage for skilled nursing services, physical 
therapy, speech therapy, social services, occupational therapy, 
and home health aide services, the number of home care agencies 
in the United States providing these services has increased from 
fewer than 1,275 to more than 12,000; and 
Whereas many private and charitable organizations provide these 
and similar services to millions of individuals each year, prevent-
ing, postponing, and limiting the need for them to become institu-
tionalized to receive these services: Now, therefore, be it 
Resolved by the Senate and House of Representatives of the 
United States of America in Congress assembled. That the periods 
commencing on November 28, 1993, and ending on December 4, 
1993, and commencing on November 27, 1994, and ending on 
December 3, 1994, are each designated as "National Home Care 
Week", and the President is authorized and remiested to issue 
a proclamation calling upon the people of the United States to 
observe such weeks with appropriate ceremonies and activities. 
Approved November 24, 1993. 
LEGISLATIVE HISTORY—S.J. Res. 55: 
CONGRESSIONAL RECORD, Vol. 139 (1993): 
Nov. 2, considered and passed Senate. 
Nov. 18, considered and passed House.
A bill to amend the Indian Environmental General Assistance Program Act of 1992 to extend the authorization of appropriations.
PL 103-155 (S.654), enacted 11/24/1993

PUBLIC LAW 103-155—NOV. 24, 1993 
107 STAT. 1523 
Public Law 103-155 
103d Congress 
An Act 
To amend the Indian Environmental General Assistance Program Act of 1992 to 
Nov. 24, 1993 
extend the authorization of appropriations. 
[S. 654] 
Be it enacted by the Senate and House of Representatives of 
the United States of 
America in Congress assembled, 
SECTION 1. EXTENSION OF AUTHORIZATION. 
Subsection (h) of the Indian Environmental General Assistance 
Program Act of 1992 (42 U.S.C. 4368b(h)) is amended by striking 
"and 1994" and inserting ", 1994, 1995, 1996, 1997, and 1998 . 
SEC. 2. REPORT TO CONGRESS. 
The Indian Environmental General Assistance Program Act 
of 1992 (42 U.S.C. 4368b) is amended by adding at the end the 
following: 
"(i) REPORT TO CONGRESS.—The Administrator shall transmit 
an annual report to the appropriate Committees of the Congress 
with jurisdiction over the applicable environmental laws and Indian 
tribes describing which Indian tribes or intertribal consortia have 
been granted approval by the Administrator pursuant to law to 
enforce certain environmental laws and the effectiveness of any 
such enforcement.". 
SEC. 3. MISCELLANEOUS. 
(a) GENERAL ASSISTANCE PROGRAM.—Subsection (d)(1) of the 
Indian Environmental CJeneral Assistance Program Act of 1992 
(42 U.S.C. 4368b(d)(l)) is amended by inserting "consistent with 
other applicable provisions of law providing for enforcement of 
such laws by Indian tribes" after "programs". 
(b) EXPENDITURE OF GENERAL ASSISTANCE.—Subsection (f) of 
the Indian Environmental (Jeneral Assistance Program Act of 1992 
(42 U.S.C. 4368b(f)) is amended by adding at the end the following: 
107 STAT. 1524 
PUBLIC LAW 103-155—NOV. 24, 1993 
"Such prognrams and general assistance shall be carried out in 
accordance with the purposes and requirements of applicable provi-
sions of law, including the Solid Waste Disposal Act (42 U.S.C. 
6901 et seq.).". 
Approved November 24, 1993. 
LEGISLATIVE HISTORY—S. 654: 
SENATE REPORTS: No. 103-87 (Ckjmm. on Indian Affairs). 
CONGRESSIONAL RECORD, Vol. 139 (1993): 
July 20, considered and passed Senate. 
Nov. 8, considered and passed House, amended. 
Nov. 10, Senate concurred in House amendment.
To designate the month of November in 1993 and 1994 as "National Hospice Month".
PL 103-154 (H.J.Res.159), enacted 11/24/1993

107 STAT. 1522 
PUBLIC LAW 103-154—NOV. 24, 1993 
Public Law 103-154 
103d Congress 
Joint Resolution 
Nov. 24, 1993 
To designate the month of November in 1993 and 1994 as "National Hospice . 
[H.J. Res. 159] 
Month". 
Whereas hospice care has been demonstrated to be a humanitarian 
way for terminally ill patients to approach the end of their lives 
in comfort with appropriate, competent, and compassionate care 
in an environment of personal individuality and dignitv; 
Whereas hospice advocates care for the patient and family by 
attending to their physical, emotional, and spiritual needs and 
specifically, the pain and grief they experience; 
Whereas hospice care is provided by an interdisciplinary team of 
physicians, nurses, social workers, pharmacists, psychological emd 
spiritual counselors, and community volunteers trained in the 
hospice concept of care; 
Whereas hospice has become a full partner in the Nation's health 
care system; 
Whereas the enactment of a permanent medicare hospice benefit 
and an optional medicaid hospice benefit makes it possible for 
many more Americans to have the opportunity to elect to receive 
hospice care; 
Whereas private insurance carriers and employers have recognized 
the value of hospice care by the inclusion of hospice benefits 
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in health care coverage packages; and 
Whereas there remains a great need to increase public awareness 
of the benefits of hospice care: Now, therefore, be it 
Resolved by the Senate and House of Representatives 
of the 
United States of America in Congress assembled. That the month 
of November in 1993 and 1994 is designated as "National Hospice 
Month". The President is requested to issue a proclamation calling 
upon all government agencies, the health care community, appro-
priate private organizations, and people of the United States to 
observe each of those months with appropriate forums, programs 
and activities designed to encourage national recognition of and 
sypport for hospice care as a humane response to the needs of 
the terminally ill and as a viable component of the health care 
system in this country. 
Approved November 24, 1993. 
LEGISLATIVE HISTORY—H.J. Res. 159: 
CONGRESSIONAL RECORD, Vol. 139 (1993): 
Nov. 18, considered and passed House. 
Nov. 20, considered and passed Senate.
To authorize the President to issue a proclamation designating the week beginning on November 21, 1993 and November 20, 1994, as "National Family Week".
PL 103-153 (H.J.Res.79), enacted 11/24/1993

PUBLIC LAW 103-153-NOV. 24, 1993 
107 STAT. 1521 
Public Law 103-153 
103d Congress 
Joint Resolution 
To authorize the President to issue a proclamation designating the week beginning 
Nov. 24, 1993 
on November 21, 1993, and November 20, 1994, as "National Family Week". 
[H.J. Res. 79] 
Whereas the family is the basic strength of any free and orderly 
society; 
Whereas it is appropriate to honor the family as a unit essential 
to the continued well-being of the United States; and 
Whereas it is fitting that official recognition be given to the impor-
tance of family loyalties and ties: 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 hereby authorized and requested to issue a proclamation des-
ignating the week beginning on November 21, 1993, and Novem-
ber 20, 1994 as "National Family Week". 
Approved November 24, 1993. 
LEGISLATIVE HISTORY—H.J. Res. 79: 
CONGRESSIONAL RECORD, Vol. 139 (1993): 
Nov. 8, considered and passed House. 
Nov. 10, considered and passed Senate.
To authorize the Board of Regents of the Smithsonian Institution to plan, design, and construct the West Court of the National Museum of Natural History building.
PL 103-151 (H.R.2677), enacted 11/24/1993

PUBLIC LAW 103-151—NOV. 24, 1993 
107 STAT. 1515 
Public Law 103-151 
103d Congress 
An Act 
To authorize the Board of Regents of the Smithsonian Institution to plan, design, 
Nov. 24, 1993 
and construct the West Court of the National Museum of Natural History building. 
[H.R. 2677] 
Be it enacted by the Senate and House of Representatives of 
the United States of 
America in Congress assembled, 
SECTION 1. PLANNING, DESIGN, AND CONSTRUCTION OF WEST 20 USC 50 note. 
COURT OF NATIONAL MUSEUM OF NATURAL HISTORY 
BUILDING. 
The Board of Regents of the Smithsonian Institution is author-
ized to plan, design, and construct the West Court of the National 
Museum of Natural History building. 
SEC. 2. FUNDING. 
20 USC 50 note. 
No appropriated funds may be used to pay any expense of 
the planning, design, and construction authorized by section 1. 
Approved November 24, 1993. 
LEGISLATIVE HISTORY—H.R. 2677: 
HOUSE REPORTS: No. 103-231, Pt. 1 (Comm. on Public Works and Transportation). 
SENATE REPORTS: No. 103-173 (Comm. on Rules and Administration). 
CONGRESSIONAL RECORD, Vol. 139 (1993): 
Sept. 13, considered and passed House. 
Nov. 16, considered and passed Senate.
A joint resolution designating the week beginning November 7, 1993, as "National Women Veterans Recognition Week".
PL 103-148 (S.J.Res.142), enacted 11/17/1993

107 STAT. 1502 
PUBLIC LAW 103-148—NOV. 17, 1993 
Public Law 103-148 
103d Congress 
Joint Resolution 
Nov. 17, 1993 
Designating the week beginning November 7, 1993, and the week beginning 
[S.J. Res. 142] 
November 6, 1994, each as "National Women Veterans Recognition Week". 
Whereas there are more than 1,200,000 women veterans in the 
United States representing 4.6 percent of the total veteran popu-
lation; 
Whereas the number of women serving in the United States Armed 
Forces and the number of women veterans continue to increase; 
Whereas women veterans have contributed greatly to the security 
of the United States through honorable military service, often 
involving great hardship and danger; 
Whereas the special needs of women veterans, especially in the 
area of health care, have often been overlooked or inadequately 
addressed by the Federal Government; 
Whereas the lack of attention to the special needs of women veter-
ans has discouraged or prevented many women veterans from 
taking full advantage of the benefits and services to which they 
are entitled; and 
Whereas designating a week to recognize women veterans will 
help both to promote important gains made by women veterans 
and to focus attention on the special needs of women veterans: 
Now, therefore, be it 
Resolved by the Senate and House of Representatives 
of the 
United States of America in Congress a^semhted. That the weeks 
beginning November 7, 1993, and November 6, 1994, respectively, 
are each designated as "National Women Veterans Recognition 
Week", and the President is authorized and requested to issue 
a proclamation calling upon the people of the United States to 
observe that week with appropriate ceremonies and activities. 
Approved November 17, 1993. 
LEGISLATIVE HISTORY—S.J. Res. 142: 
CONGRESSIONAL RECORD, Vol. 139 (1993): 
Oct. 28, considered and passed Senate. 
Nov. 2, considered and passed House, amended. 
Nov. 10, Senate concurred in House amendments.
A joint resolution designating the week beginning November 14, 1993, and the week beginning November 13, 1994, each as "Geography Awareness Week".
PL 103-146 (S.J.Res.131), enacted 11/17/1993

107 STAT. 1498 
PUBLIC LAW 103-146—NOV. 17, 1993 
Public Law 103-146 
103d Congress 
Joint Resolution 
Nov. 17, 1993 
Designating the week beginning November 14, 1993, and the week beginning 
[S.J. Res. 131] 
November 13, 1994, each as "Greography Awareness Week". 
Whereas geography is the study of people and their planet, offering 
a framework for understanding ourselves, our interdependence 
with other peoples, our relationship to the Earth, and world 
events; 
Whereas the United States has both worldwide involvements and 
influence that demand an understanding of geography, different 
cultures, and foreign languages; 
Whereas a thorough knowledge of geography, different cultures, 
and foreign languages is essential to maintain the Nation's stat-
ure in the international community in matters of business, poU-
tics, the environment, and global events; 
Whereas a geographic perspective is needed to understand the 
relationship between human activity and the condition of our 
planet in this time of increasing environmental problems; 
Whereas our Nation's Grovemors, in their Nationcd Education Goals, 
explicitly identified geography along with English, mathematics, 
science, and history as the 5 core subjects in which American 
students should demonstrate competency; 
Whereas world standards are being developed as benchmarks for 
student performEmce in each of the core subjects identified in 
the National Education Goals; and 
Whereas a knowledge of world geography is essential for citizens 
of the United States to assume a responsible role in the future 
of an increasingly interconnected and interdependent world: Now, 
therefore, be it 
Resolved by the Senate and House of Representatives 
of the 
United States of America in Congress assembled, That the week 
beginning November 14, 1993, and the week beginning November 
13, 1994, each be designated as "Greography Awareness Week", 
PUBLIC LAW 103-146—NOV. 17, 1993 
107 STAT. 1499 
and the President is authorized and requested to issue a proclama-
tion caUing upon the people of the United States to observe such 
weeks with appropriate ceremonies and activities. 
Approved November 17, 1993. 
LEGISLATIVE HISTORY—S.J. Res. 131: 
CONGRESSIONAL RECORD, Vol. 139 (1993): 
Oct. 28, considered and passed Senate. 
Nov. 10, considered and passed House.
A joint resolution to designate the third Sunday in November of 1993 as "National Children's Day".
PL 103-147 (S.J.Res.139), enacted 11/17/1993

107 STAT. 1500 
PUBLIC LAW 103-147—NOV. 17, 1993 
Public Law 103-147 
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103d Congress 
Joint Resolution 
Nov 17 1993 
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To designate the third Sunday in November of 1993 as "National Children's Day*. 
Whereas the people of the United States should celebrate children 
as the most valuable asset of the Nation; 
Whereas children represent the future, hope, and inspiration of 
the United States; 
Whereas the children of the United States should not be allowed 
to feel that their ideas and dreams will be stifled because adults 
in the United States do not take time to listen; 
Whereas many children face crises of grave proportions, especially 
as they enter adolescent years; 
Whereas it is important for parents to spend time listening to 
their children on a daily basis; 
Whereas modem societal and economic demands often pull the 
family apart; 
Whereas encouragement should be given to families to set aside 
a special time for all family members to remain at home; 
Whereas adults in the United States should have an opportunity 
to reminisce on their youth to recapture some of the fresh insight, 
innocence, and dreams that they may have lost through the 
years; 
Whereas the designation of a day to commemorate the children 
of the United States will provide an opportunity to emphasize 
to children the importance of developing an ability to make the 
choices necessary to distance themselves from impropriety; 
Whereas the designation of a day to commemorate the children 
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of the Nation will emphasize to the people of the United States 
the importance of the role of the child within the family; 
Whereas the people of the United States should emphasize to chil-
dren the importance of family life, education, and spiritual quali-
ties; and 
Whereas parents, teachers, and community and religious leaders 
should celebrate the children of the United States, whose ques-
tions, laughter, and tears are important to the existence of the 
United States: Now, therefore, be it 
Resolved by the Senate and House of Representatives of the 
United States of America in Congress assembled. That the third 
Sunday in November of 1993 is designated as "National Children's 
PUBLIC LAW 103-147—NOV. 17, 1993 
107 STAT. 1501 
Day", and the President of the United States is authorized and 
requested to issue a proclamation calling upon the people of the 
United States to observe the day with appropriate ceremonies and 
activities. 
Approved November 17, 1993. 
LEGISLATIVE HISTORY—S.J. Res. 139: 
CONGRESSIONAL RECORD, Vol. 139 (1993): 
Oct. 28, considered and passed Senate. 
Nov. 8, considered and passed House.
El Camino Real de Tierra Adentro Study Act of 1993
PL 103-144 (S.836), enacted 11/17/1993

107 STAT. 1494 
PUBLIC LAW 103-144—NOV. 17, 1993 
Public Law 103-144 
103d Congress 
An Act 
Nov 17 1993 
"^^ amend the National Trails System Act to provide for a study of El Camino 
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Real de Tierra Adentro (The Royal Road of the Interior Lands), and for other 
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purposes. 
Be it enacted by the Senate and House of Representatives 
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El Camino Real 
thg United States of America in Congress assembled, 
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ActofTgfr*^^ 
SECTION 1. SHORT TITLE. 
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This Act may be cited as the "El Camino Real de Tierra Adentro 
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Study Act of 1993". 
SEC. 2. FINDINGS. 
Congress finds that— 
(1) El Camino Real de Tierra Adentro was the primary 
route for nearly 300 years that was used by clergy, colonists, 
soldiers, Indians, officials, and trade caravans between Mexico 
and New Mexico; 
(2) from the Spanish colonial period (1598-1821), through 
the MexicEUi national period (1821-1848), and through part 
of the United States Territorial period (1840-1912), El Camino 
Real de Tierra Adentro extended 1,800 miles from Mexico City 
through Chihuahua City, El Paso del Norte, and on to Santa 
Fe in northern New Mexico; 
(3) the road was the first to be developed by Europeans 
in what is now the United States and for a time was one 
of the longest roads in North America; and 
(4) El Camino Real de Tierra Adentro, until the arrival 
of the railroad in the 1880*s, witnessed and stimulated great 
multi-cultural exchanges and the evolution of nations, peoples, 
and cultures. 
SEC. 3. DESIGNATION OF TRAIL. 
Section 5(c) of the National Trails System Act (16 U.S.C. 
1244(c)) is amended by adding at the end the following new para-
graph: 
"(36)(A) El Camino Real de Tierra Adentro, the approximately 
1,800 mile route extending from Mexico City, Mexico, across the 
international border at El Paso, Texas, to Santa Fe, New Mexico. 
"(B) The study shall— 
"(i) examine changing routes within the general corridor; 
"(ii) examine major connecting branch routes; and 
"(iii) give due consideration to alternative name designa-
tions. 
PUBLIC LAW 103-144—NOV. 17, 1993 
107 STAT. 1495 
"(C) The Secretary of the Interior is authorized to work in 
cooperation with the Government of Mexico (including, but not 
limited to providing technical assistance) to determine the suit-
ability and feasibility of establishing an international historic route 
along the El Camino Real, de Tierra Adentro.". 
Approved November 17, 1993. 
LEGISLATIVE HISTORY—S, 836: 
HOUSE REPORTS: No. 103-326 (Comm. on Natural Resources). 
SENATE REPORTS: No. 103-93 (Comm. on Energy and Natural Resources). 
CONGRESSIONAL RECORD, Vol. 139 (1993): 
July 21, considered and passed Senate. 
Nov. 8, considered and passed House.