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Joint resolution making an additional appropriation for the fiscal year ending June 30, 1975, for the Veterans' Administration, and for other purposes.
PL 94-17 (H.J.Res.375), enacted 04/24/1975

PUBLIC LAW 94-17—APR. 24, 1975 
89 STAT. 79 
Public Law 94-17 
94th Congress 
Joint Resolution 
Making an additional appropriation for the fiscal year ending June 30, 1975, for 
Apr. 24, 1975 
the Veterans Administration, and for other purposes. 
[H.J.Res. 375] 
Resolved hy the Senate and House of Representatwes of the United 
States of America in Congress assembled^ That the following sum is Veterans 
appropriated, out of any money in the Treasury not otherwise appro- Administration:; 
priated, for the fiscal year ending June 30, 1975, namely: 
Federal Election 
VETERANS ADMINISTRATION 
ap^ptopr"a!ions. 
READJUSTMENT BENEFITS 
For an additional amount for "Readjustment benefits", $638,038,000, 
to remain available until expended. 
FEDERAL ELECTION COMMISSION 
SALARIES AND EXPENSES 
For expenses necessary to carry out the provisions of the Federal 
Election Campaign Act Amendments of 1974, $500,000. 
2 USC 431 note. 
Approved April 24, 1975. 
LEGISLATIVE HISTORY: 
HOUSE REPORT No. 94-138 (Comm. on Appropriations). 
SENATE REPORT No. 94-82 (Comm. on Appropriations). 
CONGRESSIONAL RECORD, Vol. 121 (1975): 
Apr. 15, considered and passed House. 
Apr. 18, considered and passed Senate, amended. 
Apr. 21, House concurred in Senate amendment.
A bill to continue the special food service program for children through September 30, 1975.
PL 94-20 (S.1310), enacted 05/02/1975

89 STAT. 82 
PUBLIC LAW 94-20—MAY 2, 1975 
May 2. 1975 
[S. 1310] 
Special food 
service program 
for children. 
Extension. 
Regulations. 
Public Law 94-20 
94th Congress 
An Act 
To continue the special food service program for children through 
September 30, 1975. 
Be it enacted hy the Senate and House of Representatives of the 
United States of America in Congress assembled^ That section 13 of 
the National School Lunch Act (82 Stat. 117, as amended; 42 U.S.'C. 
1761) is amended— 
(a) by inserting in the first sentence of paragraph (1) of sub-
section (a) before the words "to enable" the following: "and for 
the period July 1, 1975, through September 30, 1975,' , and 
(b) by adding at the end thereof the following new subsections: 
"(i) Reimbursement rates established by the Secretary for meals 
served during the period May through September 1975 in service 
institutions operating special summer programs under section 13(c) 
(1) of the National School Lunch Act and in service institutions oper-
ating special summer programs under section 13(c) (2) of the National 
School Lunch Act shall be adjusted to the nearest quarter cent to 
reflect changes since the period May through September 1974 in the 
cost of operating special summer programs as indicated by the change 
in the series for food away from home of the Consumer Price Index 
of the Bureau of Labor Statistics of the Department of Labor for the 
most recent twelve-month period for which the Consumer Price Index 
has been established. 
" (k) No later than ten days following enactment of this legislation, 
the Secretary shall issue regulations pertaining to the operation of 
the summer food program during the months of May through Septem-
ber 1975: Provided^ That such regulations shall in no way differ from 
regulations currently in effect, except for such changes as are necessary 
to implement the provisions of this Act.". 
Approved May 2, 1975. 
LEGISLATIVE HISTORY: 
SENATE REPORT No. 94-57 (Comm. on Agriculture and Forestry). 
CONGRESSIONAL RECORD, Vol. 121 (1975): 
Mar. 26, considered and passed Senate. 
Apr. 9, considered and passed House, amended. 
Apr. 18, Senate concurred in House amendments.
A bill to rescind certain budget authority recommended in the message of the President of January 30, 1975 (H. Doc. 94-39) and in the communications of the Comptroller General of February 7, 1975 (H. Doc. 94-46) and of February 14, 1975 (H. Doc. 94-50), transmitted pursuant to the Impoundment Control Act of 1974.
PL 94-15 (H.R.4075), enacted 04/08/1975

PUBLIC LAW 94-15—APR. 8, 1975 
89 STAT. 75 
Public Law 94-15 
94th Congress 
An Act 
To rescind certain budget authority recommended in tlie Message of tlie President 
of January 30, 1975 (H. Doc. 94-39) and in tlie communications of the Comp-
troller General of February 7, 1975 (H. Doc. 94-46) and of February 14, 1975 
(H. Doc. 94-50), transmitted pursuant to the Impoundment Control Act of 1974. 
Be it enacted hy the Senate and House of Representatives of the 
United States of America in Congress assembled, That the following 
rescissions of budget authority contained in the message of the Presi-
dent of January 30, 1975 (H. Doc. 94-39) and in the communications 
of the Comptroller General of February 7,1975 (H. Doc. 94-46) and 
of February 14, 1975 (H. Doc. 94-50), are made pursuant to the 
Impoundment Control Act of 1974, namely: 
CHAPTEE I 
DEPARTMENT OF AGRICULTURE 
AGRICULTURAL STABILIZATION AND CONSERVATION SERVICE 
Apr. 8, 1975 
[H.R. 4075] 
Certain budget 
authority. 
Rescission. 
31 u s e 1400 
note. 
FORESTRY INCENTIVES PROGRAM 
Appropriations provided under this head in the Agriculture-Envi-
ronmental and Consumer Protection Appropriation Act, 1975, are 88 Stat. 1822. 
rescinded in the amount of $10,000,000. 
CHAPTER II 
DEPARTMENT OF DEFENSE—MILITARY 
SPECIAL FOREIGN CURRENCY PROGRAM 
^ 
Appropriations provided under this head in the Department of 
Defense Appropriation Act, 1973, are rescinded in the amount of 86 Stat. 1184. 
$915,000. Appropriations provided under this head in the Department 
of Defense Appropriation Act, 1974, are rescinded in the amount of 87 Stat. 1026. 
$40,000. 
CHAPTER III 
DEPARTMENT OF HOUSING AND URBAN DEVEL-
OPMENT—INDEPENDENT AGENCIES 
CONSUMER PRODUCT SAFETY COMMISSION 
SALARIES AND EXPENSES 
Appropriations provided under this head in the Agriculture-
Environmental and Consumer Protection Appropriation Act, 1975, 
are rescinded in the amount of $500,000. 
89 STAT. 76 
PUBLIC LAW 94-15—APR. 8, 1975 
CHAPTER IV 
DEPARTMENT OF COMMERCE 
UNITED STATES TRAVEL SERVICE 
INTER-AMERICAN CULTURAL AND TRADE CENTER 
Appropriations provided under this head in the Supplemental 
80 Stat. 1057 
Appropriations Act, 1967, are rescinded in the amount of $4,999,704. 
Approved April 8, 1975. 
LEGISLATIVE HISTORY: 
HOUSE REPORTS: No. 94-26 (Comm. on Appropriations) and 
No. 94-113 (Comm. of Conference). 
SENATE REPORT No. 94-35 (Comm. on Appropriations). 
CONGRESSIONAL RECORD, Vol. 121 (1975): 
Mar. 10, considered and passed House. 
Mar. 17, considered and passed Senate, amended. 
Mar. 25, House agreed to conference report. 
Mar. 26, Senate agreed to conference report. 
WEEKLY COMPILATION OF PRESIDENTIAL DOCUMENTS, Vol. 11, No. 15: 
Apr. 8, Presidential statement.
A bill to authorize appropriations for the fiscal year 1975 for certain maritime programs of the Department of Commerce.
PL 94-10 (S.332), enacted 03/23/1975

89 STAT. 16 
PUBLIC LAW 94-10—MAR. 23, 1975 
Public Law 94-10 
94th Congress 
Mar. 23, 1975 
[S. 332] 
Commerce 
Department 
maritime 
programs. 
Appropriation 
authorization. 
Additional 
appropriation. 
Regional offices. 
An Act 
To authorize appropriations for the fiscal year 1975 for certain maritime pro-
grams of the Department of Commerce. 
Be it enacted hy the Senate and House of Representatives 
of the 
United 
States 
of America 
in Congress 
assembled^ That funds are 
hereby authorized to be appropriated without fiscal year limitation as 
the Appropriation Act may provide for the use of the Department of 
Commerce, for the fiscal year 1975, as follows: 
(a) acquisition, construction, or reconstruction of vessels and 
construction-differential subsidy and cost of national defense 
features incident to the construction, reconstruction, or recondi-
tioning of ships, $275,000,000; 
(b) payment of obligations incurred for ship operating-differ-
tial subsidy, $242,800,000; 
(c) expenses necessary for research and development activities, 
$27,900,000; 
(d) reserve fleet expenses, $3,742,000; 
(e) maritime training at the Merchant Marine Academy at 
Kings Point, New York, $10,518,000; and 
(f) financial assistance to State marine schools, $2,973,000. 
SEC. 2. In addition to the amounts authorized by section 1 of this 
Act, there are authorized to be appropriated for fiscal year 1975 such 
additional supplemental amounts for the activities for which appro-
priations are authorized under section 1 of this Act as may be necessary 
for increases in salary, pay, retirement, or other employee benefits 
authorized by law. 
SEC. 3. Section 809 of the Merchant Marine Act, 1936, as amended 
(46 U.S.C. 1213), is amended (a) by inserting " ( a ) " immediately 
before "Contracts" in the first sentence thereof; and (b) by adding at 
the end thereof the following new subsection: 
" (b) There shall be established and maintained within the Maritime 
Administration such regional offices as may be necessary, including, 
but not limited to, one such office for each of the four port ranges 
specified in subsection (a) of this section. The Secretary of Commerce 
shall appoint a qualified individual to be the Director of each such 
regional office and shall carry out appropriate functions, activities, 
and programs of the Maritime Administration through such regional 
offices.". 
Approved March 23, 1975. 
LEGISLATIVE HISTORY: 
HOUSE REPORT: No. 94-6 accompanying H.R. 3 (Comm. on Merchant Marine and 
Fisheries). 
SENATE REPORT No. 94-7 (Comm. on Commerce). 
CONGRESSIONAL RECORD, Vol. 121 (1975): 
Feb. 12, considered and passed Senate. 
Feb. 18, considered and passed House, amended, in lieu of H.R. 3. 
Mar. 11, Senate concurred in House amendment.
Joint resolution to amend the Defense Production Act of 1950, as amended, and for other purposes.
PL 94-9 (S.J.Res.48), enacted 03/21/1975

PUBLIC LAW 94-9—MAR. 21, 1975 
89 STAT. 15 
Public Law 94-9 
94th Congress 
Joint Resolution 
To amend the Defense Production Act of 1950, as amended, and for other 
Mar. 21, 1975 
purposes. 
[S.J. Res. 48] 
Resolved hy the Setiate and House of Representatives of the United 
States of America in Congress assembled^ That subsections (h), (i), Defense 
and (1) of section 720 of the Defense Production Act of 1950, as Production Act of 
amended, are amended to read as follows: 
1950, 
"(h) In the first sentence strike out 'March 1, 1975' and insert ^
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'June 30, 1975'. In the second sentence strike out 'June 30, 1975' and X^.Q ^ ^
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insert 'December 31,1975'. 
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"(i) (2) In the second sentence strike out 'for the fiscal year ending 
June 30,1975' and insert 'to remain available until December 31,1975'. 
"(1) Strike out 'for the fiscal year ending June 30, 1975' and insert 
'to remain available until December 31,1975'." 
Approved March 21, 1975. 
LEGISLATIVE HISTORY: 
CONGRESSIONAL RECORD, VoL 121 (1975): 
Mar. 6, considered and passed Senate. 
Mar. 10, considered and passed House.
Joint resolution making further continuing appropriations for the fiscal year 1975, and for other purposes.
PL 94-7 (H.J.Res.219), enacted 03/14/1975

PUBLIC LAW 94-7—MAR. 14, 1975 
89 STAT. 13 
Public Law 94-7 
94th Congress 
Joint Resolution 
Making further continuing appropriations for tlie fiscal year 1975, and for other 
Mar. 14, 1975 
purposes. 
[H.J. Res. 219] 
Resolved hy the Senate and House of Representatives of the United 
States of America in Congress assembled^ That clause (c) of section Continuing 
102 of the joint resohition of June 30, 1974 (Public Law 93-324, as appropriations, 
amended by Public Law 93-448 and Public Law 93-570), is hereby ^^^^• 
further amended by striking out "February 28, 1975'' and inserting in ?o/:q Vo^^^' 
lieu thereof "Juiie 30,1975" and that clause (d) of section 101 of said ^•*^'^' ^"^'• 
joint resolution is amended by striking out "titles VI and IX" and 88 Stat. 283. 
inserting "title IX": Provided hoicever^ That, notwithstanding any 
other provision of this joint resolution or any other Act, the appro-
priations and funds made available and authority granted pursuant to 
the fourth unnumbered clause of section 101(b) and sections 112 and 
114 of such joint resolution as amended relating to foreign assistance ^8 Stat. 282, 
and related programs appropriations shall remain available until ^^^^' ^^^^• 
March 25, 1975. 
Approved March 14, 1975. 
LEGISLATIVE HISTORY: 
HOUSE REPORTS: No. 94-16 (Comm. on Appropriations) and No. 94-44 (Comm. of 
Conference). 
SENATE REPORT No. 94-25 (Comm. on Appropriations). 
CONGRESSIONAL RECORD, Vol. 121 (1975): 
Feb. 25, considered and passed House. 
Feb. 28, considered and passed Senate, amended. 
Mar. 10, House and Senate agreed to conference report.
An Act to suspend increases in the costs of coupons to food stamp recipients as a result of recent administrative actions.
PL 94-4 (H.R.1589), enacted 02/20/1975

89 STAT. 6 
PUBLIC LAW 94-4—FEB. 20, 1975 
Feb. 20, 1975 
[H.R. 1589] 
Food stamp 
coupons. 
Cost increase, 
suspension. 
7 u s e 2016 note. 
Public Law 94-4 
94th Congress 
An Act 
To suspend increases in the costs of coupons to food stamp recipients as a result 
of recent administrative actions. 
Be it enacted hy the Senate and H(yme of Representatives of the 
United States of America in Congress assemhledy That, notwith-
standing the provisions of section Y(b) of the Food Stamp Act of 
1964 (7 U.S.C. 2016(b)), the charge imposed on any household for a 
coupon allotment under such Act after the date of enactment of this 
Act and prior to December 30, 1975, may not exceed the charge that 
would have been imposed on such household for such coupon allotment 
under rules and regulations promulgated under such Act and in effect 
on January 1,1975. 
[Note by the Office of the Federal Register.—The foregoing Act, 
having been presented to the President of the United States on Friday, 
February 7, 1975, for his approval and not having been returned by him 
to the House of Congress in which it originated within the time 
prescribed by the Constitution of the United States, has become a law 
without his approval on February 20, 1975.] 
LEGISLATIVE HISTORY: 
HOUSE REPORT No. 94-2 (Coram, on Agriculture). 
CONGRESSIONAL RECORD, Vol. 121 (1975): 
Feb. 4, considered and passed House. 
Feb. 5, considered and passed Senate, in lieu of S. 35. 
WEEKLY COMPILATION OF PRESIDENTIAL DOCUMENTS, Vol. 11, No. 7: 
Feb. 13, Presidential statement.
A bill to increase the temporary debt limitation and to extend such temporary limitation until June 30, 1975.
PL 94-3 (H.R.2634), enacted 02/19/1975

PUBLIC LAW 94-3—FEB. 19, 1975 
89 STAT. 5 
Public Law 94-3 
94th Congress 
An Act 
To increase the temporary debt limitation and to extend such temporary 
limitation until June 30, 1975. 
Be it enacted hy the Senate and House of Representatives of the 
United States of America in Congress assemhled, That during the 
period beginning on the date of the enactment of this Act and ending 
on June 30,1975, the public debt limit set forth in the first sentence of 
section 21 of the Second Liberty Bond Act (31 U.S.C. 75Tb) shall be 
temporarily increased by $131,000,000,000. 
SEC. 2. Effective on the date of the enactment of this Act, the first 
section of the Act of June 30,1974, providing for a temporary increase 
in the public debt limit for a period ending March 31, 1975 (Public 
Law 93-325), is hereby repealed. 
Approved February 19, 1975. 
Feb. 19, 1975 
[H.R. 2634] 
Public debt 
limit. 
Temporary 
increase. 
31 u s e 757b 
note. 
Repeal; effec-
tive date. 
31 u s e 757b 
note. 
LEGISLATIVE HISTORY: 
SENATE REPORT No. 94-12 (eomm. on Finance). 
eONGRESSIONAL RECORD, Vol. 121 (1975): 
Feb. 5, considered and passed House. 
Feb. 18, considered and passed Senate. 
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A bill concerning compensation and other emoluments attached to the Office of the Attorney General.
PL 94-2 (S.58), enacted 02/18/1975

89 STAT. 4 
PUBLIC LAW 94-2—FEB. 18, 1975 
Feb. 18, 1975 
[S. 58] 
Attorney 
General, 
compensation. 
Restoration. 
5 u s e 5312 note. 
2 u s e 358 note. 
Public Law 94-2 
94th Congress 
An Act 
Compensation and other emoluments attached to the Office of the Attorney 
General. 
Be it enacted hy the Senate and House of Representatives of the 
United States of America in Congress assembled^ That the first sec-
tion of the Act entitled "An Act to insure that the compensation and 
other emoluments attached to the Office of the Attorney General are 
those which were in effect on January 1, 1969" (Public Law 93-178; 
87 Stat. 697), is repealed effective as of February 4, 1975, and the 
compensation and other emoluments attached to the Office of the 
Attorney General shall, on and after that date, be those that now or 
hereafter attach to offices and positions at level I of the Executive 
Schedule (5 U.S.C. 5312). 
Approved February 18, 1975. 
LEGISLATIVE HISTORY: 
SENATE REPORT No. 94-6 (Comm. on Post Office and Civil Service). 
CONGRESSIONAL RECORD, Vol. 121 (1975): 
Feb. 5, considered and passed Senate. 
Feb. 6, considered and passed House.
Joint resolution extending the time within which the President may transmit the Budget Message and the Economic Report to the Congress.
PL 94-1 (H.J.Res.1), enacted 01/24/1975

PUBLIC LAW 94-1—JAN. 24, 1975 
89 STAT. 3 
Public Law 94-1 
94th Congress 
Joint Resolution 
Extending the time within which the President may transmit the Budget 
Message and tlie Economic Report to the Congress. 
Resolved hy the Senate and House of Representatwes of the United 
States of America in Congress assemhled^ That (a) notwithstanding 
the provisions of section 201 of the Act of June 10, 1922, as amended 
(31 U.S.C. 11), the President shall transmit to the Congress not later 
than February 3, 1975, the Budget for the Fiscal Year 1976, and (b) 
notwithstanding the provisions of section 3 of the Act of February 20, 
1946, as amended (15 U.S.C. 1022), the President shall transmit to the 
Congress not later than February 4, 1975, the Economic Report; and 
(c) notwithstanding the provisions of clause (3) of section 5(b) of 
the Act of February 20,1946 (15 U.S.C. 1024(b)), the Joint Economic 
Conmiittee shall file its report on the President's Economic Report 
with the House of Representatives and the Senate not later than 
March 30, 1975. 
Approved January 24, 1975. 
Jan. 24, 1975 
[H.J. Res. 1] 
Budget and 
Economic 
Report. 
Time extension. 
LEGISLATIVE HISTORY: 
CONGRESSIONAL RECORD, Vol. 121 (1975): 
Jan. 14, considered and passed House and Senate.
Joint resolution to designate March 21, 1975, as "Earth Day".
PL 94-8 (H.J.Res.258), enacted 03/20/1975

89 STAT. 14 
PUBLIC LAW 94-8—MAR. 20, 1975 
Public Law 94-8 
94th Congress 
Joint Resolution 
Mar. 20, 1975 
T^^ designate March 21, 1975, as "Earth Day". 
[H.J. Res. 258] 
Whereas environmental issues rank very high on the scale of general 
public concern, and are of importance to a broad spectrum of Ameri-
cans of all ages, interests, and political persuasions; 
Whereas there is a need and desire for continuing environmental edu-
cation, and for a continuing nationwide review and assessment of 
environmental progress and of further steps to be taken; 
Whereas P^arth Day would promote a greater understanding of the 
serious environmental problems facing our Nation, and encourage 
a persistent search for solutions; 
Whereas Earth Day would serve as the focus of special environmental 
education projects of hundreds of thousands of grade school, high 
school, and college students; and 
Whereas Earth Day would provide a base for a continuing commit-
ment by all interests, including education, agriculture, business, 
labor, government, civic and private organizations, and individuals, 
in a cooperative effort to improAe and protect the quality of our 
environment: Now, therefore, be it 
Resolved hy the Senate and House of Representatives of the United 
Earth Day. 
States of America in Congress assonbJed^ That March 21, 1975, is 
Designation. 
hereby designated as "Earth Day", a time to draw attention to the 
need to continue the nationwide effort of education concerning envi-
ronmental problems, to review and assess environmental progress and 
to determine the further steps that need to be taken, and to renew 
the commitment and dedication of each American to improve and 
protect the quality of the environment. The President is authorized 
and requested to issue a proclamation calling for the observance of 
such day with appropriate ceremonies and activities. 
Approved March 20, 1975. 
LEGISLATIVE HISTORY: 
CONGRESSIONAL RECORD, Vol. 121 (1975): 
Mar. 18, considered and passed House and Senate.
A bill to amend title 10 of the United States Code in order to clarify when claims must be presented for reimbursement of memorial services expenses in the case of members of the Armed Forces whose remains are not recovered.
PL 93-649 (H.R.12860), enacted 01/08/1975

88 
STAT.] 
PUBLIC LAW 93-^49-JAN. 8, 1975 
2361 
Authorization of Appropriations 
(e) There are authorized to be appropriated to the Secretary of 
Health, Education, and Welfare such sums as may be necessary to 
plan and prepare for the implementation of the program established 
by this section. 
Effective Date 
(f) The amendments made by this section shall become effective 
on July 1, 1975, except that section 459 of the Social Security Act, 
as added by subsection (a) of this section shall become effective on 
January 1,1975, and subsection (e) of this section shall become effec-
tive upon the date of enactment of this Act. 
Approved January 4, 1975. 
42 u s e 651 
note. 
42 u s e 651 
note. 
Ante, 
p. 2357. 
Public Law 93-648 
AN ACT 
To authorize and direct the Secretary of Agriculture to convey any interest held 
by the United States in certain property in Jasper County, Georgia, to the 
Jasper County Board of Education. 
January 8, 1975 
[H. R.510] 
Be it enacted hy the Senate and House of Representatives 
of the 
United States of America in Congress assenibled^ That the Secretary 
of Agriculture is authorized and directed to convey to the Jasper 
County Board of Education, Jasper County, Georgia, all right, title, 
and interest in and to the real property described in the quitclaim 
deed made by the United States, as grantor, to the Jasper County 
Board of Education, as grantee, on April 26, 1940, and recorded on 
June 5, 1940, in Jasper County, Georgia, which the United States 
might hold as a result of covenants contained in such quitclaim deed: 
Provided^ however, That any proceeds from the sale, lease, exchange 
or other use or disposition of the lands shall be used exclusively for 
educational purposes by the Jasper County Board of Education. 
Approved January 8, 1975. 
Jasper 
Board of 
tion, Ga. 
Land c 
ance. 
County 
Educa-
Public Law 93-649 
AN ACT 
To amend title 10 of the United States Code in order to clarify when claims 
must be presented for reimbursement of memorial service expenses in the 
case of members of the armed forces whose remains are not recovered. 
January 8, 1975 
[H. R.12860] 
Be it enacted hy the Senate and House of Representatives 
of the 
United States of America in Congress assemhled, That the last sen-
tence of section 1482(e) of title 10, United States Code, is amended 
by inserting immediately before "whichever is later." the following: 
"or the date the person who would have been designated under sub-
section (c) to direct disposition of the remains, if they had been 
recovered, receives notification that the member has been reported or 
determined to be dead under authority of chapter 10, title 37.". 
Approved January 8, 1975. 
Armed Forces. 
Memorial expen-
ses, reimburse-
ment. 
37 u s e 551,