macadeliccc/US-FederalLaws huggingface dataset:
A joint resolution to designate the month of May 1986 as "National Child Safety Month".
PL 99-299 (S.J.Res.293), enacted 05/13/1986

100 STAT. 434 
PUBLIC LAW 99-299—MAY 13, 1986 
Public Law 99-299 
99th Congress 
, ^ . 
., ^ „. 
„_, Joint Resolution 
''^ 
May 13, 1986 
pq y P 
pq„^ 
To designate the month of May 1986 as National Child Safety Month". 
Whereas every year untold numbers of children throughout the 
United States disappear from home; 
Whereas children who are missing from home are frequently vic-
tims of sexual and physical exploitation; 
Whereas many local volunteer groups are working enthusiastically 
to promote child safety, but much remains to be done in the effort 
to fully protect children; 
Whereas the safety of children should be one of the highest national 
priorities; and 
Whereas the designation of a month to commemorate child safety 
will draw needed attention to the dangers threatening children 
:; . c3'^ : 
and will help educate communities throughout the country about 
^M' 
the problem and what can be done to help solve it: Now, therefore, 
belt 
Resolved by the Senate and House of Representatives of the United 
States of America in Congress assembled, That the month of May 
1986 is designated as "National Child Safety Month" and the Presi-
dent is authorized and requested to issue a proclamation calling 
upon the people of the United States to observe such month with 
appropriate ceremonies and activities. 
Approved May 13, 1986. 
LEGISLATIVE HISTORY—S.J. Res. 293: 
CONGRESSIONAL RECORD, Vol. 132 (1986): 
Apr. 22, considered and passed Senate. 
Apr. 30, considered and passed House. 
>ili
Young Astronaut Program Medal Act
PL 99-295 (S.1952), enacted 05/12/1986

PUBLIC LAW 99-295—MAY 12, 1986 
100 STAT. 427 
Public Law 99-295 
99th Congress 
An Act 
To provide for the striking of medals to commemorate the Young Astronaut Program. 
Be it enacted by the Senate and House of Representatives of the 
United States of America in Congress assembled, 
SHORT TITLE 
SECTION 1. This Act may be cited as the 
Program Medal Act". 
MEDALS 
May 12, 1986 
[S. 1952] 
Young 
Astronaut 
Program Medal 
Act. 
'Young Astronaut 31 USC 5111 
note. 
SEC. 2. (a) In commemoration of the Young Astronaut Program 
and its educational objectives, the Secretary of the Treasury shall 
strike and deliver to the Young Astronaut Council not more than 
750,000 medals with suitable emblems, devices, and inscriptions to 
be determined by the Secretary after consultation with the Council 
and the Commission of Fine Arts. 
(b) The medals, which may be disposed of by the Council at a 
premium, may be delivered at such times as may be required by the 
Council in quantities of not less than 2,000, except that no medals 
shall be struck by the Secretary after December 31,1987. 
COSTS 
SEC. 3. (a) The Secretary shall cause such medals to be struck and 
delivered at not less than the cost of manufacturing such medals 
(including labor, materials, dies, use of machinery, and overhead 
expenses) plus a surcharge equal to 10 percent of such cost of 
manufacturing. 
(b) Security satisfactory to the Director of the Mint shall be 
furnished to indemnify the United States for full payment of such 
costs. 
METAL CONTENT 
SEC. 4. The medals authorized to be struck and delivered under 
this Act shall be struck in gold, silver, and bronze and in such size or 
sizes as shall be determined by the Secretary in consultation with 
the Council. 
NATIONAL MEDALS 
SEC. 5. The medals provided for in this Act are national medals for 
purposes of chapter 51 of title 31, United States Code. 
EXAMINATION OF RECORDS 
31 USC 5111 
note. 
31 USC 5111 
note. 
31 USC 5111 
note. 
31 USC 5111 
note. 
31 USC 5101 et 
seq. 
SEC. 6. The Comptroller General of the United States shall have Marketing. 
the right to examine all books, documents, and other records of the 31 USC 5iii 
Council which are related to the medals authorized under this Act, "° ® 
b-xti 
100 STAT. 428 
PUBLIC LAW 99-295—MAY 12, 1986 
including all books, documents, and records regarding the market-
ing of such medals. 
DEFINITIONS 
31 use 5111 
SEC. 7. For purposes of this Act— 
• 
' 
^'><^u:^< 
^°^- 
(1) the term "Council" means the Young Astronaut Council; 
and 
(2) the term "Secretary" means the Secretary of the Treasury. 
'^~^i 
Approved May 12, 1986. 
,j-v, . . 
.»•' 
' 4 J l » . G ••' 
. 
- J 
»' 
' 
• ' ^ ' J ' " 
.^' 
'"'•'- 
• 
i ^ - ' 
> 
' " ' ! • 
•¥i^- 
lr*y'^t*} 
•^, ^ » 
"' 
^ 
J^ 
•" .' -.' •.r^^'-a ;• 
.
.
. 
' . 
. 
\i 
>•'• 
. i 
> , 
.->• . , r . 
" 
^ 
f 
,- 
• 
--> 
LEGISLATIVE HISTORY—S. 1952 (H.R. 2578): 
CONGRESSIONAL RECORD, Vol. 132 (1986): 
Mar. 27, considered and passed Senate. 
Apr. 28, H.R. 2578 considered and passed House; proceedings vacated and 
S. 1952 passed in lieu.
A bill to prevent sexual molestation of children in Indian country.
PL 99-303 (S.1818), enacted 05/15/1986

100 STAT. 438 
PUBLIC LAW 99-303—May 15, 1986 
Public Law 99-303 
!
^ :':«:> w.^J 
-irr 
99th Congress 
sa9i>ii: > ff H^ 
" 
An Act 
May 15, 1986 
To amend section 1153 of title 18, United States Code, to make felonious sexual 
[S. 1818] 
molestation of a minor an offense within Indian country. 
Be it enacted by the Senate and House of Representatives of the 
United States of America in Congress assembled, 
SECTION 1. CRIMINAL PENALTY FOR FELONIOUS SEXUAL MOLESTATION 
OF A MINOR IN INDIAN COUNTRY. 
Section 1153 of title 18, United States Code, is amended by insert-
ing "felonious sexual molestation of a minor," after "involuntary 
sodomy," in the first undesignated paragraph. 
SEC. 2. TECHNICAL AMENDMENTS. 
Section 1153 of title 18, United States Code, as amended by section 
1, is further amended by— 
(1) inserting at the beginning of the section the following 
heading: 
"§ 1153. Offenses committed within Indian country"; 
(2) designating the first undesignated paragraph as subsection 
(a); and 
(3) striking out the second and third undesignated paragraphs 
and inserting in lieu thereof the following new subsection: 
"(b) Any offense referred to in subsection (a) of this section that is 
not defined and punished by Federal law in force within the exclu-
sive jurisdiction of the United States shall be defined and punished 
in accordance with the laws of the State in which such offense was 
committed as are in force at the time of such offense.". 
Approved May 15, 1986. 
LEGISLATIVE HISTORY—S. 1818 (H.R. 3826): 
HOUSE REPORTS: No. 99-528 accompanying H.R. 3826 (Comm. on the Judiciary). -
SENATE REPORTS: No. 99-202 (Comm. on the Judiciary). 
CONGRESSIONAL RECORD: 
Vol. 131 (1985): Dec. 5, considered and passed Senate. 
Vol. 132 (1986): Apr. 28, H.R. 3826 considered and passed House; proceedings 
vacated and S. 1818, amended, passed in lieu. 
May 6, Senate concurred in House amendment.
A bill to direct release of restrictions, conditions, and limitations on the use or conveyance of certain real property located in Calcasieu Parish, Louisiana.
PL 99-300 (H.R.4022), enacted 05/14/1986

PUBLIC LAW 99-300—MAY 14, 1986 
100 STAT. 435 
Public Law 99-300 
99th Congress 
An Act 
To release restrictions on certain property located in Calcasieu Parish, Louisiana, 
May 14, 1986 
and for other purposes. 
[H.R. 4022] 
Be it enacted by the Senate and House of Representatives of the 
United States of America in Congress assembled, 
(a) The United States hereby releases, without monetary consider- Real property. 
ation, all restrictions, conditions, and limitations on the use, encum-
brance, or conveyance of certain lands located in Calcasieu Parish, 
Louisiana, as identified £is Item Numbers 2, 4, 5, 6, 7-B, 8, 9, X, Y, Z, 
and Tract 7 on the map entitled "Plat of Restricted Properties/ 
Former Chenault Airbase, Lake Charles, Louisiana", dated Decem-
ber 6, 1985, to the extent such restrictions, conditions and limita-
tions are enforceable by the United States: Provided, That the 
United States shall have the right of access to, or use of, those lands 
identified on said map for national defense purposes in time of war 
or national emergency. 
(b) Nothing in this Act shall affect the disposition or ownership of Natural gas. 
oil, gas, or other mineral resources associated with lands identified Petroleum and 
,? 
r 
J • 
-u 
J.' 
/ \ 
petroleum 
on the map referenced m subsection (a). 
products. 
Approved May 14, 1986. 
LEGISLATIVE HISTORY—H.R. 4022 (S. 2031): 
HOUSE REPORTS: No. 99-540 (Comm. on Interior and Insular Affairs). 
CONGRESSSIONAL RECORD, Vol. 132 (1986): 
Apr. 21, considered and passed House. 
May 1, considered and passed Senate.
A joint resolution to designate the week of May 11, 1986, through May 17, 1986, as "National Osteoporosis Awareness Week".
PL 99-297 (S.J.Res.285), enacted 05/12/1986

PUBLIC LAW 99-297—MAY 12, 1986 
100 STAT. 431 
Public Law 99-297 
99th Congress 
Joint Resolution 
To designate the week of May 11,1986, through May 17,1986, as "National Osteopor- 
May 12, 1986 
osis Awareness Week of 1986". 
[S.J. Res. 285] 
Whereas 15,000,000 to 20,000,000 individuals in the United States 
are afflicted with osteoporosis, a degenerative bone condition; 
Whereas approximately 25 percent of postmenopausal women in the 
United States develop osteoporosis; 
Whereas 32 percent of women and 17 percent of men who live to the 
i; i 
- • F ^ 
age of 90 will likely suffer a hip fracture due primarily to 
s f
« 
osteoporosis; 
Whereas more than 50,000 older women and many older men die 
each year in the United States as a result of hip fracture 
complications; 
Whereas hip fracture complications often result in loss of independ-
ence for older persons; 
Whereas approximately $6,000,000,000 is expended annually in the 
United States for health care costs relating to osteoporosis; 
Whereas osteoporosis is associated with the loss of bone tissue due to 
lack of estrogen and low calcium intake; 
Whereas the majority of persons are unaware of the condition of 
osteoporosis; and 
Whereas the best treatment for osteoporosis is prevention through 
education: 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 May 11, 
1986, through May 17,1986, is designated as "National Osteoporosis 
Awareness Week of 1986". The President is authorized and re-
quested to issue a proclamation calling upon the people of the 
United States to observe the week with appropriate programs and 
activities. 
Approved May 12, 1986. 
I r ''r 
L-"' 
LEGISLATIVE HISTORY—S.J. Res. 285: 
CONGRESSIONAL RECORD, Vol. 132 (1986): 
Mar. 11, considered and passed Senate. 
Apr. 30, considered and passed House. 
'•."on
A joint resolution to designate May 8, 1986, as "Naval Aviation Day".
PL 99-292 (H.J.Res.569), enacted 05/08/1986

100 STAT. 416 
PUBLIC LAW 99-292—MAY 8, 1986 
Public Law 99-292 
99th Congress 
Joint Resolution 
May 8, 1986 
[H.J. Res. 569] 
To designate May 8,1986, as "Naval Aviation Day". 
Whereas the official date of the founding of United States naval 
aviation is May 8, 1911, a date on which Captain Washington 
Irving Chambers, a naval officer in charge of naval aviation, 
prepared the requisition for the Navy's first aircraft; 
Whereas naval aviation has played a vital role in the development 
of aviation technology and space exploration; 
Whereas naval aviation has contributed much to military history 
through its participation in World Wars I and II, and the Korean 
and Vietnam conflicts; 
Whereas naval aviation remains a vital force in our national secu-
rity with aircraft carrier presence in most oceans and approxi-
mately five thousand seven hundred and twenty active, 
inventoried aircraft at sea and at shore stations; 
Whereas the naval aviation flight training program has trained 
more than one hundred and thirty-six thousand pilots since 1920; 
and 
Whereas it is appropriate, on the day marking the seventy-fifth 
anniversary of the founding of naval aviation, that the people of 
the United States and our friends and allies throughout the world 
become better acquainted with the history and accomplishments 
of naval aviation: Now, therefore, be it 
Resolved by the Senate and House of Representatives of the 
United States of America in Congress assembled, That May 8,1986, 
is hereby designated as "Naval Aviation Day", and the President is 
authorized and requested to issue a proclamation calling upon the 
people of the United States to observe such day with appropriate 
ceremonies and activities. 
Approved May 8, 1986. 
LEGISLATIVE HISTORY—H.J. Res. 569: 
CONGRESSIONAL RECORD, Vol. 132 (1986): 
Apr. 30, considered and passed House. 
May 1, considered and passed Senate.
A joint resolution designating April 28, 1986 as "National Nursing Home Residents Day".
PL 99-293 (S.J.Res.264), enacted 05/08/1986

PUBLIC LAW 99-293—MAY 8, 1986 
100 STAT. 417 
Public Law 99-293 
99th Congress 
Joint Resolution 
May 8, 1986 
Designating April 28,1986, as National Nursing Home Residents Day". 
.g j „—2641^ 
Whereas over one million older Americans reside in nursing homes 
and one in five older Americans likely will reside in a nursing 
home at some time; 
Whereas nursing home residents have contributed to the growth, 
development, and progress of this Nation and, as elders, offer a 
wealth of knowledge and experience; 
Whereas Congress recognizes the importance of the continued 
participation of these institutionalized senior citizens in the life of 
our Nation; 
Whereas in an effort to foster reintegration of these citizens into 
their communities Congress encourages community recognition of 
and involvement in the lives of nursing home residents; 
Whereas the Congress recognizes the importance of safeguarding 
the rights of nursing home residents; and 
Whereas it is appropriate for the American people to join in support 
of nursing home residents to demonstrate their concern and 
respect for these citizens: Now, therefore, be it 
Resolved by the Senate and House of Representatives of the United 
*
' fe 
States of America in Congress assembled. That April 28, 1986, is 
designated as "National Nursing Home Residents Day", a time of 
renewed recognition, concern, and respect for the Nation's nursing 
home residents. The President is authorized and requested to issue a 
proclamation calling upon the people of the United States to observe 
this day with appropriate ceremonies and activities. 
Approved May 8, 1986. 
LEGISLATIVE HISTORY—S.J. Res. 264: 
CONGRESSIONAL RECORD, Vol. 132 (1986): 
Mar. 21, considered and passed Senate. 
Apr. 28, considered and passed House.
A joint resolution to designate May 7, 1986, as National Barrier Awareness Day.
PL 99-291 (H.J.Res.544), enacted 05/07/1986

PUBLIC LAW 99-291—MAY 7, 1986 
100 STAT. 415 
Public Law 99-291 
99th Congress 
Joint Resolution 
To designate May 7,1986, as National Barrier Awareness Day. 
„^ , 
'—ZTT^ 
[H.J. Res. 544] 
Whereas 80 percent of Americans will experience some form of 
disability during their lives and there are currently 36,000,000 
disabled Americans; 
Whereas many of these disabilities are permanent; 
Whereas most persons who are not disabled do not understand the 
full effect of living with a disability; 
Whereas this lack of understanding creates stereotypes and cultural 
attitudes which can bar the disabled from mainstream life just as 
much as physical barriers; 
Whereas every American should work toward eliminating all of the 
cultural, financial, and physical barriers that confront the dis-
abled: Now, therefore, be it 
Resolved by the Senate and House of Representatives of the 
United States of America in Congress assembled, That May 7,1986, 
is designated National Barrier Awareness Day. The President is 
authorized and requested to issue a proclamation calling upon the 
people of the United States to observe this day with appropriate 
programs and activities. 
^2 Approved May 7, 1986. 
LEGISLATIVE HISTORY—H.J. Res. 544: 
CONGRESSIONAL RECORD, Vol. 132 (1986): 
Apr. 22, considered and passed House. 
May 1, considered and passed Senate.
FHA and GNMA Credit Commitment Assistance Act of 1986
PL 99-289 (H.R.4602), enacted 05/02/1986

100 STAT. 412 
PUBLIC LAW 99-289—MAY 2, 1986 
Public Law 99-289 
99th Congress 
An Act 
To authorize the Federal Housing Administration and the Government National 
May 2, 1986 
Mortgage Association to enter into additional commitments to insure loans and 
[H.R. 4602] 
guarantee mortgage-backed securities during fiscal year 1986, and for other 
purposes. 
Be it enacted by the Senate and House of Representatives of the 
United States of America in Congress assembled, 
12 u s e 1721 
SECTION 1. FEDERAL HOUSING ADMINISTRATION FUND. 
(a) The applicable limitation on additional commitments to insure 
mortgages and loans to carry out the purposes of the National 
12 use 1701. 
Housing Act during fiscal year 1986 is increased by an additional 
$17,000,000,000 of mortgage and loan principal. 
Ante, p. 73. 
(b) Each provision of law amended by Public Law 99-267 is 
amended by striking out "April 30, 1986" wherever it appears and 
inserting in lieu thereof "June 6,1986". 
12 u s e 1721 
SEC. 2. GOVERNMENT NATIONAL MORTGAGE ASSOCIATION GUARANTEES 
note 
OF MORTGAGE-BACKED SECURITIES. 
The applicable limitation on new commitments to issue guaran-
tees to carry out the purposes of section 306 of the National Housing 
12 use 1721. 
Act during fiscal year 1986 is increased by an 
additional 
$60,684,750,000 of principal. 
12 u s e 1721 
SEC. 3. ADMINISTRATIVE PROVISION. 
(a) The Secretary of Housing and Urban Development (hereinafter 
referred to as the "Secretary") shall estimate the rates at which the 
authority to make commitments to insure mortgages and loans 
under the National Housing Act, and the authority to make commit-
ments to issue guarantees under section 306(g) of that Act, are likely 
to be used for the remainder of any fiscal year. The Secretary shall 
make these estimates at such times as the Secretary deems appro-
priate, but not less frequently than monthly. 
(b) If an estimate under subsection (a) indicates that either limita-
tion on authority to make commitments for a fiscal year referred to 
in subsection (a) will be reached before the end of that fiscal year, or 
in any event whenever 75 per centum of either authority to make 
commitments has been utilized, the Secretary shall promptly so 
notify the Committee on Appropriations and the Committee on 
Banking, Housing, and Urban Affairs of the Senate and the Commit-
tee 
on 
Appropriations 
and 
the 
Committee 
on 
Banking, 
Finance and Urban Affairs of the House of Representatives. 
Approved May 2, 1986. 
LEGISLATIVE HISTORY—H.R. 4602: 
CONGRESSIONAL RECORD, Vol. 132 (1986): 
Apr. 21, considered and passed House. 
Apr. 29, considered and passed Senate, amended. 
Apr. 30, House concurred in Senate amendment.
A joint resolution to provide for the reappointment of William G. Bowen as a citizen regent of the Board of Regents of the Smithsonian Institution.
PL 99-286 (S.J.Res.215), enacted 05/01/1986

100 STAT. 408 
PUBLIC LAW 99-286—MAY 1, 1986 
Public Law 99-286 
„.. ,. 
" -
99th Congress 
^^y 
* 
Joint Resolution 
May 1, 1986 
Providing for reappointment of William G. Bowen as a citizen regent of the Board of 
[S.J. Res. 215] 
Regents of the Smithsonian Institution. 
Resolved by the Senate and House of Representatives of the United 
States of America in Congress assembled, That, in accordance with 
section 5581 of the Revised Statutes of the United States (20 U.S.C. 
43), the vacancy on the Board of Regents of the Smithsonian Institu-
tion, in the class other than Members of Congress, occurring by 
reason of the expiration of the term of William G. Bowen of New 
Jersey, is filled by reappointment of the incumbent for a term of six 
years, effective March 13,1986. 
Approved May 1, 1986. 
, 
;>";!:: J VBM s-oioq/ 
LEGISLATIVE HISTORY—S.J. Res. 215: 
SENATE REPORTS: No. 99-218 (Comm. on Rules and Administration). 
CONGRESSSIONAL RECORD: 
Vol. 131 (1985): Dec. 12, considered and peissed Senate. 
Vol. 132 (1986): Apr. 17, considered and passed House, amended. 
_., 
Apr. 22, Senate concurred in House amendments
A joint resolution designating May 11 through May 17, 1986, as "Jewish Heritage Week".
PL 99-287 (S.J.Res.275), enacted 05/01/1986

PUBLIC LAW 99-287—MAY 1, 1986 
100 STAT. 409 
Public Law 99-287 
99th Congress 
Joint Resolution 
Designating May 11 through May 17, 1986, as "Jewish Heritage Week". 
— ^^ ' 
;
— 
[S.J. Res. 275] 
Whereas the Congress recognizes that an understanding of the 
heritage of all American ethnic groups contributes to the unity of 
our country; 
Whereas intergroup understanding can be further fostered through 
an appreciation of the culture, history, and traditions of the 
Jewish community and the contributions of Jews to our country 
and society; and 
Whereas the months of March, April, and May contain events of 
major significance in the Jewish calendar—Passover, the anniver-
sary of the Warsaw Ghetto Uprising, Israeli Independence Day, 
Solidarity Sunday for Soviet Jewry, and Jerusalem Day: 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 May 
11 through May 17, 1986, as "Jewish Heritage Week" and calling 
upon the people of the United States, State and local government 
agencies, and interested organizations to observe "Jewish Heritage 
Week" with appropriate ceremonies, programs, and activities. 
Approved May 1, 1986. 
LEGISLATIVE HISTORY—S.J. Res. 275: 
CONGRESSIONAL RECORD, Vol. 132 (1986): 
Mar. 11, considered and passed Senate. 
Apr. 22, considered and passed House.
A joint resolution to provide for the reappointment of Carlisle H. Humelsine as a citizen regent of the Board of Regents of the Smithsonian Institution.
PL 99-285 (S.J.Res.214), enacted 05/01/1986

PUBLIC LAW 99-285—MAY 1, 1986 
100 STAT. 407 
Public Law 99-285 
99th Congress 
Joint Resolution 
Providing for reappointment of Carlisle H. Hummelsine as a citizen regent of the 
May 1, 1986 
Board of Regents of the Smithsonian Institution. 
[S.J. Res. 214] 
Resolved by the Senate and House of Representatives of the United 
States of America in Congress assembled, That, in accordance with 
section 5581 of the Revised Statutes of the United States (20 U.S.C. 
43), the vacancy on the Board of Regents of the Smithsonian Institu-
tion, in the class other than Members of Congress, occurring by 
reason of the expiration of the term of Carlisle H. Hummelsine of 
Virginia, is filled by reappointment of the incumbent for a term of 
six years, effective March 13,1986. 
Approved May 1, 1986. 
^ 
LEGISLATIVE HISTORY—S.J. Res. 214: 
SENATE REPORTS: No. 99-217 (Comm. on Rules and Administration). 
CONGRESSSIONAL RECORD: 
Vol. 131 (1985): Dec. 12, considered and passed Senate. 
Vol. 132 (1986): Apr. 17, considered and passed House, amended. 
Apr. 22, Senate concurred in House amendments