macadeliccc/US-FederalLaws huggingface dataset:
A bill to amend section 502(a) of the Merchant Marine Act, 1936.
PL 96-210 (H.R.5913), enacted 03/17/1980

94 STAT. 100 
PUBLIC LAW 96-210—MAR. 17, 1980 
Public Law 96-210 
96th Congress 
An Act 
Mar. 17, 1980 
[H.R. 5913] 
To amend section 502(a) of the Merchant Marine Act, 1986. 
Merchant 
Marine Act, 
1936, 
Be it enacted by the Senate and House of Rtpresentatives of the 
United States of America in Congress assembled. That the third 
sentence of 
section 502(a) of 
the Merchant Marine Act, 1936 (46 U.S.C. 
amendment 
1152(a)), is amended by striking the words ", at any time prior to 
June 30,1979,". 
Approved March 17, 1980. 
LEGISLATIVE HISTORY: 
HOUSE REPORT No. 96-739 (Comm. on Merchant Marine and Fisheries). 
CONGRESSIONAL RECORD, Vol. 126 (1980): 
Feb. 11, 12, considered and passed House. 
Mar. 5, considered and passed Senate.
A bill to authorize the President of the United States to present on behalf of the Congress a specially struck gold medal to Simon Wiesenthal.
PL 96-211 (S.1792), enacted 03/17/1980

PUBLIC LAW 96-211—MAR. 17, 1980 
94 STAT. 101 
Public Law 96-211 
96th Congress 
An Act 
To authorize the President of the United States to present on behalf of the Congress 
a specially struck gold medal to Simon Wiesenthal. 
Mar. 17, 1980 
[S. 1792] 
Simon 
Wiesenthal. 
Commemorative 
medal. 
Appropriation 
authorization. 
Be it enacted by the Senate and House of Representatives of the 
United States of America in Congress assemblea. That (a) the Presi-
dent of the United States is authorized to present, on behalf of the 
Congress, to Simon Wiesenthal, a gold medal of appropriate design in 
recognition of his contribution to international justice through the 
documentation and location of war criminals from World War IL For 
such purpose, the Secretary of the Treasury is authorized and 
directed to cause to be struck a gold medal with suitable emblems, 
devices, and inscriptions to be determined by the Secretary of the 
Treasury. There is authorized to be appropriated not to exceed 
$15,000 after October 1, 1980, to carry out the provisions of this 
subsection. 
(b) The Secretary of the Treasury may cause duplicates in bronze of Duplicates. 
such medal to be coined and sold under such regulations as he may 
prescribe, at a price sufficient to cover the cost thereof, including 
labor, materials, dies, use of machinery, overhead expenses, and the 
gold medal. The appropriation made to carry out the provisions of 
subsection (a) shall be reimbursed out of the proceeds of such sales. 
(c) The medals provided for in this Act are national medals for the 
purpose of section 3551 of the Revised Statutes (31 U.S.C. 368). 
Approved March 17, 1980. 
LEGISLATIVE HISTORY: 
SENATE REPORT No. 96-435 (Comm. on Banking, Housing, and Urban Affairs). 
CONGRESSIONAL RECORD: 
Vol. 125 (1979): Nov. 30, considered and passed Senate. 
Vol. 126 (1980): Mar. 3, H.R. 5548 considered and passed House; passage vacated 
and S. 1792 passed in lieu.
A joint resolution providing for the appointment of Carlisle H. Humelsine as citizen regent of the Board of Regents of the Smithsonian Institution.
PL 96-208 (H.J.Res.494), enacted 03/13/1980

PUBLIC LAW 96-208—MAR. 13, 1980 
94 STAT. 95 
Public Law 96-208 
96th Congress 
Joint Resolution 
Providing for the appointment of Carlisle H. Humelsine as a citizen regent of the 
Mar. 13, 1980 
Board of Regents of the Smithsonian Institution. 
[H.J. Res. 494] 
Resolved by the Senate and House of Representatives of the United 
States of America in Congress assernhlea. That the vacancy in the Smithsonian 
Board of Regents of the Smithsonian Institution, of the class other institution. 
than Members of Congress, caused by the resignation of Thomas J. 
Watson, Jr. of Connecticut on October 12, 1979, be filled by the 
appointment of Carlisle H. Humelsine of Virginia for the statutory 
term of six years. 
Approved March 13, 1980. 
LEGISLATIVE HISTORY: 
SENATE REPORT No. 96-593 (Comm. on Rules and Administration). 
CONGRESSIONAL RECORD, Vol. 126 (1980): 
Jan. 31, S.J. Res. 138 considered and passed Senate; H.J. Res. 494 considered 
and passed House. 
Mar. 5, H.J. Res. 494 considered and passed Senate. 
Mar. 6, Senate vitiated passage of S.J. Res. 138. 
79-194 
O—81—pt. 1 
10 : QL3
A joint resolution to recognize the Honorable Carl Vinson on the occasion of the christening of the U.S.S. Carl Vinson, March 15, 1980.
PL 96-206 (S.J.Res.149), enacted 03/13/1980

PUBLIC LAW 96-206—MAR. 13, 1980 
94 STAT. 93 
Public Law 96-206 
96th Congress 
Joint Resolution 
To recognize the Honorable Carl Vinson on the occasion of the christening of the 
United States Ship Carl Vinson, March 15,1980. 
Whereas the nuclear powered aircraft carrier United States Ship 
Carl Vinson (CVN70) will be christened and launched at New-
port News, Virginia, on Saturday, March 15,1980; and 
Whereas Carl Vinson is the first living American to be present at 
the launching of a United States Navy warship which bears his 
name, a name that is synonymous with America's preeminent 
naval power, a name that staiids for strength through prepared-
ness; and 
Whereas Carl Vinson served as Chairman of the House Armed 
Services Committee for fourteen years and as Chairman of the 
old Naval Affairs Committee for sixteen years, during which 
time he played a major role in developing a national defense pos-
ture second to none, believing always in the philosophy that No 
man should ever place the defense of his nation below any other 
priority"; and 
Whereas Carl Vinson's record of fifty years continuous service in 
the House of Representatives remains unsurpassed, reflecting a 
lifelong commitment to the security, freedom, and prosperity of 
all Americans; and 
Whereas Carl Vinson served his country with distinction, providing 
enlightened leadership, and demonstrating an incomparable abil-
ity as a legislator: 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 extending best 
wishes to Carl Vinson on this historic occasion and expressing deep 
appreciation on behalf of the people of the United States of America 
for his unswerving devotion to his beloved Nation. 
Approved March 13, 1980. 
Mar. 13, 1980 
[S.J. Res. 149] 
Carl Vinson. 
Recognition. 
LEGISLATIVE HISTORY: 
CONGRESSIONAL RECORD, Vol. 126 (1980): 
Mar. 4, considered and passed Senate. 
Mar. 6, considered and passed House.
A joint resolution providing for the appointment of William G. Bowen as citizen regent of the Board of Regents of the Smithsonian Institution.
PL 96-207 (H.J.Res.493), enacted 03/13/1980

94 STAT. 94 
PUBLIC LAW 96-207—MAR. 13, 1980 
Public Law 96-207 
96th Congress 
Joint Resolution 
Mar. 13,1980 
Providing for the appointment of William G. Bowen as a citizen regent of the Board 
[H.J. Res. 493] 
of Regents of the Smithsonian Institution. 
Resolved by the Senate and House of Representatives of the United 
Smithsonian 
States of America in Congress assembled. That the vacancy in the 
Institution. 
Board of Regents of the Smithsonian Institution, of the class other 
than Members of Congress, caused by the death of Doctor John 
Nicholas Brown of Rhode Island on October 9,1979, be filled by the 
appointment of William G. Bowen of New Jersey for the statutory 
term of 
six years. 
Approved March 13, 1980. 
LEGISLATIVE HISTORY: 
SENATE REPORT No. 96-592 (Comm. on Rules and Administration). 
CONGRESSIONAL RECORD, Vol. 126 (1980): 
Jan 31, S.J. Res. 137 considered and passed Senate; H.J. Res. 493 considered and 
passed House. 
Mar. 4, H.J. Res. 493 considered and passed Senate. 
Mar. 6, Senate vitiated passage of S.J. Res. 137.
A joint resolution to proclaim March 21, 1980 "National Energy Education Day".
PL 96-202 (S.J.Res.43), enacted 03/08/1980

94 STAT. 80 
PUBLIC LAW 96-202—MAR. 8, 1980 
Mar. 8, 1980 
[S.J. Res. 43] 
National Energy 
Education Day. 
Designation 
authorization. 
Public Law 96-202 
96th Congress 
Joint Resolution 
To proclaim March 21,1980, "National Energy Education Day". 
Whereas inexpensive and abundant energy permitted our great 
Nation to rise to a position of pre-eminence in the world commu-
nity of nations; and 
Whereas events of recent years have shown that traditional energy 
resources are in potentially short supply and these massive 
changes in the world energy production and distribution system 
have made this subject a focal point of domestic and foreign 
policy; and 
Whereas the development of new energy technologies, including 
solar energy and other renewable resources, promise to reduce 
our dependence on insecure and hostile foreign cartels; and 
Whereas these fundamental changes require the update of our edu-
cational system at all grade levels to prepare our youth to meet 
the new demands which are being created; and 
Whereas a National Energy Education Day (NEED) will bring to-
gether teachers, school officials, parent groups, to help the Na-
tion's children understand the international energy crisis; and 
Whereas NEED must be a total educational effort, the start of an 
ongoing process which can demonstrate that to ignore the plight 
of an energy shortfall and to fail to seek sound remedies would 
be an error: Now, therefore, be it 
Resolved by the Senate and House of Representatives of the United 
States of America in Congress assembled. That March 21, 1980, is 
proclaimed "National Energy Education Day" to commence an 
ongoing program of energy education in schools, both public and 
private, at all grade levels, and the President is authorized and 
requested to issue (A) a proclamation calling upon the general public 
and education institutions of the United States to observe this day 
with appropriate activities and ceremonies, and (B) to direct all 
appropriate Federal agencies to cooperate with and participate in, 
the celebration of "National Energy Education Day". 
Approved March 8, 1980. 
LEGISLATIVE HISTORY: 
SENATE REPORT No. 96-279 (Comm. on the Judiciary). 
CONGRESSIONAL RECORD: 
Vol. 125 (1979): Aug. 2, considered and passed Senate. 
Vol. 126 (1980): Feb. 25, considered and passed House.
A bill to authorize the President of the United States to present on behalf of the Congress a specially struck gold medal to Ambassador Kenneth Taylor.
PL 96-201 (H.R.6374), enacted 03/06/1980

PUBLIC LAW 96-201—MAR. 6, 1980 
94 STAT. 79 
Public Law 96-201 
96th Congress 
An Act 
To authorize the President of the United States to present on behalf of the 
a specially struck gold medal to Ambassiador Kenneth Taylor. 
Mar. 6, 1980 
[H.R. 6374] 
Ambassador 
Kenneth Taylor. 
Ck)mmemorative 
medal. 
Cost. 
Be it enacted by the Senate and House of Representatives of the 
United States of America in Congress assemblea. That (a) the Fresi-
dent of the United States is authorized to present, on behalf of the 
Congress, to Ambassador Kenneth Taylor, a gold medal of appropri-
ate design in recognition of his valiant efforts to secure the safe 
return of six American Embassy officials in Tehran. For such 
pmpose, the Secretary of the Treasury is authorized and directed to 
cause to be struck a gold medal with suitable emblems, devices, and 
inscriptions, to be determined by the Secretary of the Treasury. 
There are authorized to be spent from already appropriated funds not 
to exceed $20,000 to carinr out the provisions of tins subsection. 
O
t
)
) The Secretary of the Treasury may cause dupUcates in bronze of Duplicates 
such medal to be coined and sold under such regulations as he may 
prescribe, at a price sufffcient to cover the cost thereof, including 
labor, materials, dies, use of machinery, overhead expenses, and the 
gold medal, and the appropriation used for carrying out the provi-
sions of thk subsection shall be reimbursed out of the proceeds of 
such sale. 
(c) The medals provided for in this Act are national medals for the 
purpose of section 3551 of the Revised Statutes (31 U.S.C. 369). 
Approved March 6, 1980. 
31 u s e 368. 
LEGISLATIVE HISTORY: 
CONGRESSIONAL RECORD, Vol. 126 (1980): 
Feb. 11, 12, considered and passed House. 
Feb. 21, considered and passed Senate, amended. 
Feb. 25, House concurred in Senate amendment. 
79-194 
O—81—pt. 1 
9 : QL3
A joint resolution to authorize and request the President to issue a proclamation designating April 6 through 12, 1980, "National Medic Alert Week".
PL 96-204 (H.J.Res.434), enacted 03/11/1980

PUBLIC LAW 96-204—MAR. 11, 1980 
94 STAT. 83 
Public Law 96-204 
96th Congress 
Joint Resolution 
To authorize and request the President to issue a proclamation designating April 6 
through 12,1980, "National Medic Alert Week". 
Whereas approximately forty million Americans, nearly one-fifth 
of our Nation's population, are afflicted with diabetes, heart con-
ditions, epilepsy, allergies, or other medical problems the symp-
toms of which, in emergency situations, are difficult to detect or 
are not readily associated with such medical problems; and 
Whereas many such Americans suffer avoidable injury or death 
each year because of the delay which is frequently involved in 
the proper diagnosis and treatment of such hidden medical prob-
lems in emergency situations; and 
Whereas specisQ emergency identification and information services 
are available which are designed with the needs of victims of 
such hidden medical conditions specifically in mind; and 
Whereas these emei^ency identification and information systems 
have been credited with saving the lives of more than two thou-
sand people afflicted by hidden medical conditions each year: 
Now, therefore, be it 
Resolved by the Senate and House of Representatives of the United 
States of America in Congress assembled. That the President is 
authorized and requested to issue a proclamation designating April 6 
through 12,1980, National Medic Alert Week", and calling upon the 
people of the United States and upon interested £issociations and 
organizations to observe such week with appropriate ceremonies and 
activities. 
Approved March 11, 1980. 
Mar. 11, 1980 
[H.J. Res. 434] 
National Medic 
Alert Week. 
Designation 
authorization. 
LEGISLATIVE HISTORY: 
SENATE REPORT No. 96-575 (Comm. on the Judiciary) and No. 96-578 accompany-
ing S.J. Res. 132 (Comm. on the Judiciary). 
CONGRESSIONAL RECORD: 
Vol. 125 (1979): Nov. 29, considered and passed House. 
Vol. 126 (1980): Feb. 28, considered and passed Senate.
A joint resolution to provide for designation of Friday, March 7, 1980, as "Teacher Day, United States of America".
PL 96-198 (H.J.Res.267), enacted 03/05/1980

94 STAT. 66 
PUBLIC LAW 96-198—MAR. 5, 1980 
Mar. 5, 1980 
[H.J. Res. 267] 
Teacher Day, 
United States 
of America. 
Designation 
authorization. 
Public Law 96-198 
96th Congress 
Joint Resolution 
To provide for designation of Friday, March 7,1980, as "Teacher Day, United States 
of America". 
Whereas teachers, through education of the young, provide both 
the foundation of modern civilization and the means for enhanc-
ing the lives of all members of society; and 
Whereas the personal inspiration and enrichment which students 
receive from their teachers extend far beyond the few years 
spent in the classroom to exert a valuable lifelong influence on 
the young people of this Nation, and through them, on all of our 
citizens; and 
Whereas teachers richly deserve individual recognition, honor, and 
encouragement for their dedication and excellence in the pursuit 
of their profession; and such recognition, honor, and encourage-
ment should be bestowed each year on a nationwide basis; and 
Whereas students, parents, school administrators, and all other 
citizens of the United States should be encouraged to personally 
communicate by word and deed to their present and former 
teachers, the special appreciation and recognition that teachers 
so richly deserve: 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 designating Friday, 
March 7, 1980, as "Teacher Day, United States of America", and 
inviting the people of the United States to observe the period with 
appropriate activities. 
Approved March 5, 1980. 
LEGISLATIVE HISTORY: 
SENATE REPORT No. 96-576 accompanying S.J. Res. 135 (Comm. on the Judiciary). 
CONGRESSIONAL RECORD, Vol. 126 (1980): 
Feb. 25, considered and passed House. 
Feb. 26, S.J. Res. 135 considered and passed Senate. 
Feb. 27, Senate vitiated passage of S.J. Res. 135; H.J. Res. 267 passed in lieu.
A joint resolution to authorize and request the President to issue a proclamation honoring the memory of Walt Disney on the 25th Anniversary of his contribution to the American dream.
PL 96-197 (H.J.Res.477), enacted 02/28/1980

PUBLIC LAW 96-197—FEB. 28, 1980 
94 STAT. 65 
Public Law 96-197 
96th Congress 
Joint Resolution 
To authorize and request the President to issue a proclamation honoring the 
memory of Walt Disney on the twenty-fifth anniversary of his contribution to the 
American dream. 
Whereas the name of Walt Disney is synonymous with love of chil-
dren, the joy and freedom of youth, and the strength of the 
family bond; and 
Whereas twenty-five years ago, Walt Disney made tangible these 
most basic and cherished values in a magic land where age re-
lives fond memories of the past and youth may savor the chal-
lenge and promises of the future; and 
Whereas Walt Disney's dream embodies the ideals, the hopes, and 
the hard work that have created America; and 
Whereas this embodiment contributes to the international under-
standing of American life and purpose; and 
Whereas official recognition of Walt Disney and his dream-come-
true will enhance the United States, nationally and internation-
ally, as a land where wholesome family pastimes are both en-
couraged and enjoyed; and 
Whereas the silver anniversary of Walt Disney's creation makes 
appropriate a salute to its creator: 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 honoring the 
memory of Walt Disney on the twenty-fifth anniversary of his 
contribution to the American dream. 
Approved February 28, 1980. 
Feb. 28, 1980 
[H.J. Res. 477] 
Walt Disney, 
twenty-fifth 
anniversary. 
Designation 
authorization. 
sfoi 
LEGISLATIVE HISTORY: 
CONGRESSIONAL RECORD, Vol. 126 (1980): 
Feb. 13, considered and passed House. 
Feb. 18, considered and passed Senate.
A joint resolution to provide for the designation of October 3, 1980, as "American Enterprise Day".
PL 96-200 (S.J.Res.109), enacted 03/06/1980

94 STAT. 78 
PUBLIC LAW 96-200—MAR. 6, 1980 
Mar. 6, 1980 
[S.J. Res. 109] 
American 
Enterprise Day. 
Designation 
authorization. 
Public Law 96-200 
96th Congress 
Joint Resolution 
To provide for the designation of October 3, 1980, as "American Enterprise Day". 
Whereas America's enterprise system is a cornerstone in our soci-
ety; and 
Whereas that system has produced the highest standard of living 
in the world; and 
Whereas that system depends on and rewards individual initiative 
and innovation; and 
Whereas American productivity is vital to the world's economy and 
must be encouraged; and 
Whereas the continuance and growth of our enterprise system de-
pends in large part on the education of America's young men 
and women concerning that system: 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 October 3, 1980, as "American Enterprise Day" and 
encouraging appropriate Government agencies to foster the recogni-
tion of the significance of America's enterprise system on that day. 
Approved Zvlarch 6, 1980. 
LEGISLATIVE HISTORY: 
CONGRESSIONAL RECORD: 
Vol. 125 (1979): Oct. 31, considered and passed Senate. 
Vol. 126 (1980): Feb. 25, considered and passed House, amended. 
Feb. 26, Senate concurred in House amendments.
A bill to extend the provisions of title XII of the Merchant Marine Act, 1936, relating to war risk insurance.
PL 96-195 (S.1452), enacted 02/25/1980

PUBLIC LAW 96-195—FEB. 25, 1980 
94 STAT. 63 
Public Law 96-195 
96th Congress 
An Act 
To extend the provisions of title XII of the Merchant Marine Act, 1936, relating to 
war risk insurance. 
Be it enacted by the Senate and House of Representatives of the 
United States of 
America In Congress assembled. That section 1214 of 
the Merchant Marine Act, 1936 (46 U.S.C. 1294), is amended by 
striking "September 30,1979" and inserting in lieu thereof "Septem-
ber 30,1984'^ 
Approved February 25, 1980, 
Feb. 25, 1980 
[S. 1452] 
Merchant Marine 
Act, 1936, 
amendment. 
LEGISLATIVE HISTORY: 
HOUSE REPORT No. 96-738 accompanying H.R. 5784 (Comm. on Merchant Marine 
and Fisheries). 
SENATE REPORT No. 96-550 (Comm. on Commerce, Science, and Transportation). 
CONGRESSIONAL RECORD, Vol. 126 (1980): 
Jan. 25, considered and passed Senate. 
Feb. 11, considered and passed House, in lieu of H.R. 5784. 
79-194 
O - 8 1 - p t . 1 
8 : QL3
A joint resolution to extend by sixty days the expiration date of the Defense Production Act of 1950.
PL 96-188 (H.J.Res.478), enacted 01/28/1980

PUBLIC LAW 96-188—JAN. 28, 1980 
94 STAT. 3 
Public Law 96-188 
96th Congress 
Joint Resolution 
To extend by sizly days the expiration date of the Defense Production Act of 1950. 
Jan. 28,1980 
[H.J. Res. 478] 
Resolved by the Senate and House of Representatives of the United 
States of America in Congress assembled, That the first sentence of Defense 
section 717(a) of the Defense Production Act of 1950 (50 U.S.C. App. l^'^lf''''' ^"^ 
2166(a)) is amended by striking out "January 28,1980" and inserting amendment 
in lieu thereof "March 28, ISSO*'. 
Approved January 28, 1980. 
LEGISLATIVE HISTORY: 
CONGRESSIONAL RECORD, Vol. 126 (1980): 
Jan. 24, considered and passed House and Senate.
A joint resolution extending the dates for submission of the President's Budget and Economic Report.
PL 96-186 (H.J.Res.468), enacted 01/08/1980

STAT. 1338 
PUBLIC LAW 96-186—JAN. 8, 1980 
Public Law 96-186 
96th Congress 
Joint Resolution 
Jan. 8, 1980 
Extending the dates for submission of the President's Budget and Economic Report. 
[H.J. Res. 468] 
Budget and 
Economic 
Report. 
Time extension. 
Resolved by the Senate and House of Representatives of the United 
States of America in Congress assembled, That (a) notwithstanding 
the provisions of section 201 of the Act of June 10,1922, as amended 
(81 U.S.C. section 11), the President shall transmit to Congress not 
later than January 28,1980, the budget for the fiscal year 1981, and 
0)) notwithstanding the provisions 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 30, 1980, the 
Economic Report. 
Approved January 8, 1980. 
LEGISLATIVE HISTORY: 
CONGRESSIONAL RECORD, Vol. 125 (1979): 
Dec. 20, considered and passed House and Senate.