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Medicaid Certification Act of 1995
PL 104-248 (H.R.1791), enacted 10/09/1996

110 STAT. 3148 
PUBLIC LAW 104-248—OCT. 9, 1996 
Public Law 104-248 
104th Congress 
An Act 
Oct. 9, 1996 
To amend title XIX of the Social Security Act to make certain technical corrections 
[H R 1791] 
relating to physicians' services. 
Be it enacted by the Senate and House of Representatives 
of 
the United States of America in Congress assembled, 
SECTION 1. TECHNICAL CORRECTIONS RELATING TO PHYSICIANS' 
SERVICES. 
(a) CORRECTING REFERENCE TO UNIQUE IDENTIFIER SYSTEM.— 
(1) IN GENERAL.—Section 1902(a) of the Social Security 
Act (42 U.S.C. 1396a(a)) is amended, in the paragraph redesig-
nated as paragraph (59) by section 13623(a)(6) of the Omnibus 
Budget Reconciliation Act of 1993 and inserted by section 
4752(c)(1)(C) of the Omnibus Budget Reconciliation Act of 1990, 
by striking "subsection (v)" and inserting "subsection (x)". 
42 use 1396a 
(2) EFFECTIVE DATE.—The amendment made by paragraph 
note. 
(1) shall be effective as if included in the enactment of the 
amendments made by section 4752(c)(1) of the Omnibus Budget 
Reconciliation Act of 1990. 
(b) CORRECTION IN MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS FOR BILLING FOR 
PHYSICIANS' SERVICES TO CHILDREN AND PREGNANT WOMEN.— 
(1) IN GENERAL.—Section 1903(i) of the Social Security 
Act (42 U.S.C. 1396b(i)) is amended, in the paragraph redesig-
nated as paragraph (12) by section 13631(c)(3) of the Omnibus 
Budget Reconciliation Act of 1993 and inserted by section 
4752(a)(2)(B) of the Omnibus Budget Reconciliation Act of 
1990— 
(A) in subparagraph (A)(i), by inserting "or is certified 
in family practice or pediatrics by the medical specialty 
board recognized by the American Osteopathic Association" 
before the comma at the end; 
(B) in subparagraph (B)(i), by inserting "or is certified 
in family practice or obstetrics by the medical specialty 
board recognized by the American Osteopathic Association" 
before the comma at the end; and 
(C) in each of subparagraphs (A) and (B)— 
(i) by striking "or" at the end of clause (v), 
(ii) in clause (vi), by inserting "(or certified by 
the State in accordance with policies of the Secretary)" 
after "Secretary", 
(iii) by redesignating clause (vi) as clause (vii), 
and 
(iv) by inserting after clause (v) the following new 
clause: 
PUBLIC LAW 104-248—OCT. 9, 1996 
110 STAT. 3149 
"(vi) delivers such services in the emergency 
department of a hospital participating in the State 
plan approved under this title, or". 
(2) EFFECTIVE DATE.—The amendments made by paragraph 
42 use I396b 
(1) shall apply to physicians' services furnished on or after 
note. 
January 1, 1992. 
Approved October 9, 1996. 
LEGISLATIVE HISTORY—H.R. 1791: 
HOUSE REPORTS: No. 104-826 (Comm. on Commerce). 
CONGRESSIONAL RECORD, Vol. 142 (1996): 
Sept. 24, considered and passed House. 
Sept. 27, considered and passed Senate.
To extend the deadline for commencement of construction of a hydroelectric project in the State of Illinois.
PL 104-252 (H.R.2630), enacted 10/09/1996

110 STAT. 3166 
PUBLIC LAW 104-252—OCT. 9, 1996 
Public Law 104-252 
104th Congress 
An Act 
Oct. 9,1996 
To extend the deadline for commencement of construction of a hydroelectric project 
[H.R. 2630] 
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® State of Illinois. 
Be it enacted by the Senate and House of Representatives 
of 
the United States of America in Congress assembled, 
SECTION 1. EXTENSION OF COMMENCEMENT OF CONSTRUCTION 
DEADLINE FOR HYDROELECTRIC PROJECT IN THE STATE 
OF ILLINOIS. 
(a) IN GENERAL.—Notwithstanding the time period specified 
in section 13 of the Federal Power Act (16 U.S.C. 806) that would 
otherwise apply to the Federal Energy Regulatory Commission 
Project No. 3246, the Commission shall, at the request of the 
Hcensee for the project, in accordance with the good faith, due 
diligence, and public interest requirements of that section and the 
Commission's procedures under that section, extend until October 
15, 1997, the time period during which the licensee is required 
to commence construction of the project. 
(b) APPLICABILITY.—Subsection (a) shall take effect on the 
expiration of the extension, issued by the Commission under section 
13 of the Federal Power Act (16 U.S.C. 806), of the period required 
for commencement of construction of the project described in sub-
section (a). 
(c) REINSTATMENT OF LICENSE.—The Commission is authorized 
to reinstate the license for the project referred to in subsection 
(a), effective as of the date of its expiration or termination. 
Approved October 9, 1996. 
LEGISLATIVE HISTORY—H.R. 2630: 
HOUSE REPORTS: No. 104-508 (Comm. on Commerce). 
CONGRESSIONAL RECORD, Vol. 142 (1996): 
Apr. 16, considered and passed House. 
Sept. 27, considered and passed Senate.
To authorize the extension of time limitation for the FERC-issued hydroelectric license for the Mt. Hope Waterpower Project.
PL 104-247 (H.R.1366), enacted 10/09/1996

PUBLIC LAW 104-247—OCT. 9, 1996 
110 STAT. 3147 
Public Law 104-247 
104th Congress 
An Act 
To authorize the extension of time limitation for the FERC-issued hydroelectric 
Oct. 9,1996 
license for the Mt. Hope Waterpower Project. 
[H.R. 1366] 
Be it enacted by the Senate and House of Representatives of 
the United States of America in Congress assembled, 
SECTION 1. EXTENSION OF TIME FOR FERC PROJECT. 
Notwithstanding the time hmitations specified in section 13 
of the Federal Power Act (16 U.S.C. 806), the Federal Energy 
Regulatory Commission, upon the request of the licensee for FERC 
Project No. 9401 (smd after reasonable notice), is authorized, in 
accordance with the good faith, due diligence, and public interest 
requirements of such section 13 and the Commission's procedures 
under such section, to extend the time required for commencement 
of construction of such project until August 3, 1999. 
Approved October 9, 1996. 
LEGISLATIVE HISTORY—H.R. 1366 (S. 611): 
HOUSE REPORTS: No. 104-322 (Comm. on Commerce). 
SENATE REPORTS: No. 104-109 accompanying S. 611 (Comm. on Energy and Nat-
ural Resources). 
CONGRESSIONAL RECORD: 
Vol. 141 (1995): Nov. 13, considered and passed House. 
Vol. 142 (1996): Sept. 27, considered and passed Senate.
To provide for the extension of a hydroelectric project located in the State of West Virginia.
PL 104-246 (H.R.1335), enacted 10/09/1996

110 STAT. 3146 
PUBLIC LAW 104-246—OCT. 9, 1996 
Public Law 104-246 
104th Congress 
An Act 
Oct. 9, 1996 
To provide for the extension of a hydroelectric project located in the State of 
[H.R. 1335] 
West Virginia. 
Be it enacted by the Senate and House of Representatives 
of 
the 
United 
States 
of 
America 
in 
Congress 
assembled, 
SECTION 1. EXTENSION OF DEADLINE. 
(a) IN GENERAL.—^Notwithstanding the time period specified 
in section 13 of the Federal Power Act (16 U.S.C. 806) that would 
otherwise apply to the Federal Energy Regulatory Commission 
Project No. 7307, the Commission shall, upon the request of the 
licensee for the project, in accordance with the good faith, due 
diligence, and public interest requirements of that section and the 
Commission's procedures under that section, extend the time period 
during which the licensee is required to commence construction 
of the project so as to terminate on September 26, 1999. 
Effective date. 
(b) APPLICABILITY.—Subsection (a) shall take effect for the 
project described in subsection (a) upon the expiration of the exten-
sion, issued by the Commission under section 13 of the Federal 
Power Act (16 U.S.C. 806), of the period required for commencement 
of construction of the project. 
(c) REINSTATEMENT OF EXPIRED LICENSE.—If a license for the 
project described in subsection (a) has expired prior to the date 
of enactment of this Act, the Commission shall reinstate the license 
effective as of the date of its expiration and extend the time required 
for commencement of construction of the project until September 
26, 1999. 
Approved October 9, 1996. 
LEGISLATIVE HISTORY—H.R. 1335 (S. 595): 
HOUSE REPORTS: No. 104-321 (Comm. on Commerce). 
SENATE REPORTS: No. 104-108 accompanying S. 595 (Comm. on Energy and Nat-
ural Resources). 
CONGRESSIONAL RECORD: 
Vol. 141 (1995): Nov. 13, considered and passed House. 
Vol. 142 (1996): Sept. 27, considered and passed Senate.
To reinstate the permit for, and extend the deadline under the Federal Power Act applicable to the construction of, a hydroelectric project in Oregon, and for other purposes.
PL 104-245 (H.R.1290), enacted 10/09/1996

PUBLIC LAW 104-245—OCT. 9, 1996 
110 STAT. 3145 
Public Law 104-245 
104th Congress 
An Act 
To reinstate the permit for, and extend the deadUne under the Federal Power 
o t Q IQQfi 
Act applicable to the construction of, a hydroelectric project in Oregon, and 
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for other purposes. 
[H.R. 1290] 
Be it enacted by the Senate and House of Representatives of 
the United States of America in Congress assembled, 
SECTION 1. REINSTATEMENT OF PERMIT EXTENSION DEADLINE. 
Notwithstanding the expiration of the permit and notwithstand-
ing the time period specified in section 13 of the Federal Power 
Act (16 U.S.C. 806) that would otherwise apply to the Federal 
Energy Regulatory Commission Project No. 7829, the Commission 
shall, at the request of the licensee for the project, reinstate the Effective date. 
permit effective May 23, 1993, and extend the time period during 
which the hcensee is required to commence the construction of 
the project so as to terminate on May 25, 1999. 
Approved October 9, 1996. 
LEGISLATIVE HISTORY—H.R. 1290 (S. 538): 
HOUSE REPORTS: No. 104-320 (Coram, on Coramerce). 
SENATE REPORTS: No. 104-75 accompanying S. 538 (Coram, on Energy and Natu-
ral Resources). 
CONGRESSIONAL RECORD: 
Vol. 141 (1995): Nov. 13, considered and passed House. 
Vol. 142 (1996): Sept. 27, considered and passed Senate.
To extend the time for construction of certain FERC licensed hydro projects.
PL 104-242 (H.R.680), enacted 10/09/1996

110 STAT. 3142 
PUBLIC LAW 104-242—OCT. 9, 1996 
Oct. 9,1996 
[H.R. 680] 
Effective date. 
Public Law 104-242 
104th Congress 
An Act 
To extend the time for construction of certain FERC licensed hydro projects. 
Be it enacted by the Senate and House of Representatives 
of 
the United States of America in Congress assembled, 
SECTION 1. EXTENSION. 
Notwithstanding the Umitations of section 13 of the Federal 
Power Act, the Federal Energy Regulatory Commission, upon the 
request of the licensee or hcensees for FERC projects numbered 
4244 and 10648 (and after reasonable notice), is authorized in 
accordance with the good faith, due diligence, and pubhc interest 
requirements of such section 13 and the Commission's procedures 
under such section, to extend the time required for commencement 
of construction for each of such projects for up to a maximum 
of 3 consecutive 2-year periods. This section shall take effect for 
the projects upon the expiration of the extension (issued by the 
Commission under such section 13) of the period required for 
commencement of construction of each such project. 
Approved October 9, 1996. 
LEGISLATIVE HISTORY—H.R. 680 (S. 1012): 
HOUSE REPORTS: No. 104-316 (Comm. on Commerce). 
SENATE REPORTS: No. 104-162 accompanying S. 1012 (Comm. on Energy and 
Natural Resources). 
CONGRESSIONAL RECORD: 
Vol. 141 (1995): Nov. 13, considered and passed House. 
Vol. 142 (1996): Sept. 27, considered and passed Senate.
To extend the deadline under the Federal Power Act applicable to the construction of a hydroelectric project in Kentucky, and for other purposes.
PL 104-249 (H.R.2501), enacted 10/09/1996

110 STAT. 3150 
PUBLIC LAW 104-249—OCT. 9, 1996 
Public Law 104-249 
104th Congress 
An Act 
Oct. 9,1996 
To extend the deadline under the Federal Power Act applicable to the construction 
[H.R. 2501] 
°^* hydroelectric project in Kentucky, and for other purposes. 
Be it enacted by the Senate and House of Representatives 
of 
the United States of America in Congress assembled, 
SECTION 1. EXTENSION OF DEADLINE. 
(a) IN GENERAL.—Notwithstanding the time period specified 
in section 13 of the Federal Power Act (16 U.S.C. 806) that would 
otherwise apply to the Federal Energy Regulatory Commission 
Project No. 10228, the Commission shall, at the request of the 
licensee for the project and after reasonable notice, in accordance 
with the good faith, due dihgence, and pubHc interest requirements 
of that section and the Commission's procedures under that section, 
extend the time period during which the licensee is required to 
commence the construction of the project, under the extension 
described in subsection (b), for not more than 3 consecutive 2-
year periods. 
(b) EFFECTIVE DATE.—This section shall take effect on the 
date of the expiration of the extension of the period required for 
commencement of construction of the project described in subsection 
(a) that the Commission issued, prior to the date of enactment 
of this Act, under section 13 of the Federal Power Act (16 U.S.C. 
806). 
Approved October 9, 1996. 
L E G I S L A T I V E HISTORY—H.R. 2501: 
HOUSE REPORTS: No. 104-507 (Comm. on Commerce). 
CONGRESSIONAL RECORD, Vol. 142 (1996): 
Apr. 16, considered and passed House. 
Sept. 27, considered and passed Senate.
To extend the deadline under the Federal Power Act applicable to the construction of a hydroelectric project in the State of Ohio.
PL 104-243 (H.R.1011), enacted 10/09/1996

PUBLIC LAW 104-243—OCT. 9, 1996 
110 STAT. 3143 
Public Law 104-243 
104th Congress 
An Act 
To extend the deadline under the Federal Power Act applicable to the construction 
Oct. 9,1996 
of a hydroelectric project in the State of Ohio. 
[H.R. 1011] 
Be it enacted by the Senate and House of Representatives of 
the United States of America in Congress assembled, 
SECTION 1. EXTENSION OF DEADLINE. 
Notwithstanding the time hmitations of section 13 of the Fed-
eral Power Act (16 U.S.C. 806) the Federal Energy Regulatory 
Commission, upon the request of the licensee for FERC Project 
No. 9423 (and after reasonable notice), is authorized, in accordance 
with the good faith, due diligence, and public interest requirements 
of such section 13 and the Commission's procedures under such 
section, to extend the time required for commencement of construc-
tion for the project for up to a maximum of 3 consecutive 2-
year periods. This section shall take effect for the project upon Effective date, 
the expiration of the extension (issued by the Commission under 
such section 13) of the period required for commencement of 
construction of such project. 
Approved October 9, 1996. 
LEGISLATIVE HISTORY—H.R. 1011 (S. 468): 
HOUSE REPORTS: No. 104-317 (Comm. on Commerce). 
SENATE REPORTS: No. 104-104 accompanying S. 468 (Comm. on Energy and Nat-
ural Resources). 
CONGRESSIONAL RECORD: 
Vol. 141 (1995): Nov. 13, considered and passed House. 
Vol. 142 (1996): Sept. 27, considered and passed Senate.
To authorize extension of time limitation for a FERC-issued hydroelectric license.
PL 104-244 (H.R.1014), enacted 10/09/1996

110 STAT. 3144 
PUBLIC LAW 104-244—OCT. 9, 1996 
Oct 9, 1996 
[H.R. 1014] 
Public Law 104-244 
104th Congress 
An Act 
To authorize extension of time limitation for a FERC-issued hydroelectric license. 
Be it enacted by the Senate and House of Representatives of 
the United States of America in Congress assembled. That notwith-
standing the time hmitation of section 13 of the Federal Power 
Act, the Federal EneiTey Regulatory Commission, upon the request 
of the licensee for FERC Project No. 3701, is auttiorized, in accord-
ance with the good faith, due diligence, and public interest require-
ments of section 13 and the Commission's procedures under such 
section, to extend the time required for the licensee to commence 
the construction of such project for up to a maximum of 3 consecu-
Effective date. 
tive 2-year periods. This section shall take effect for the project 
upon the expiration of the extension (issued by the Commission 
under section 13) of the period required for commencement of 
construction of such project. If the license for FERC Project 3701 
should expire prior to the date of enactment of this Act, the Commis-
sion is authorized and directed to reinstate effective June 1, 1995, 
the license previously issued for such project. 
Approved October 9, 1996. 
LEGISLATIVE fflSTORY—H.R. 1014: 
HOUSE REPORTS: No. 104-318 (Comm. on Commeree). 
SENATE REPORTS: No. 104-313 (Comm. on Energy and Natural Resources). 
CONGRESSIONAL RECORD: 
Vol. 141 (1995): Nov. 13, considered and passed House. 
Vol. 142 (1996): Sept. 27, considered and passed Senate.
To extend the deadline under the Federal Power Act applicable to the construction of three hydroelectric projects in the State of Arkansas.
PL 104-241 (H.R.657), enacted 10/09/1996

PUBLIC LAW 104-241—OCT. 9, 1996 
110 STAT. 3141 
Public Law 104-241 
104th Congress 
An Act 
To extend the deadline under the Federal Power Act applicable to the construction 
Oct. 9,1996 
of three hydroelectric projects in the State of Arkansas. 
[H.R. 657] 
Be it enacted by the Senate and House of Representatives of 
the United States of 
America in Congress assembled, 
SECTION 1. EXTENSION OF DEADLINES. 
Notwithstanding the time Kmitations of section 13 of the Fed-
eral Power Act (16 U.S.C. 806) the Federal Energy Regulatory 
Commission, upon the request of the licensee for FERC Projects 
numbered 4204, 4660, and 4659 (and after reasonable notice), is 
authorized, in accordance with the good faith, due diUgence, and 
pubUc interest requirements of such section 13 and the Commis-
sion's procedures under such section, to extend the time required 
for commencement of construction for the project for up to a maxi-
mum of 3 consecutive 2-year periods. This section shall take effect Effective date. 
for the project upon the expiration of the extension (issued by 
the Commission under such section 13) of the period required 
for commencement of construction of such project. 
Approved October 9, 1996. 
LEGISLATIVE HISTORY—H.R. 657 (S. 549): 
HOUSE REPORTS: No. 104-315 (Comm. on Commerce). 
SENATE REPORTS: No. 104-76 accompanying S. 549 (Comm. on Energy and Natu-
ral Resources). 
CONGRESSIONAL RECORD: 
Vol. 141 (1995): Nov. 13, considered and passed House. 
Vol. 142 (1996): Sept. 27, considered and passed Senate.
To permit a county-operated health insuring organization to qualify as an organization exempt from certain requirements otherwise applicable to health insuring organizations under the Medicaid program notwithstanding that the organization enrolls Medicaid beneficiaries residing in another county.
PL 104-240 (H.R.3056), enacted 10/08/1996

110 STAT. 3140 
PUBLIC LAW 104-240—OCT. 8, 1996 
Public Law 104-240 
104th Congress 
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An Act 
To permit a county-operated health insuring organization to qualify as an organiza-
Oct. 8, 1996 
tion exempt from certain requirements otherwise applicable to health insuring 
[HR 3056] 
organizations under the Medicaid program notwithstanding that the organization 
enrolls Medicaid beneficiaries residing in another county. 
Be it enacted by the Senate and House of Representatives 
of 
the United States of America in Congress assembled, 
SECTION 
1. PERMITTING 
COUNTY-OPERATED 
HEALTH 
INSURING 
ORGANIZATIONS TO ENROLL MEDICAID BENEFICIARIES 
RESIDING 
IN 
ANOTHER 
COUNTY 
UNDER 
MEDICAID 
WAIVER 
FOR 
CERTAIN 
COUNTY-OPERATED 
HEALTH 
INSURING ORGANIZATIONS. 
(a) IN GENERAL.—Section 9517(c)(3)(B)(ii) of the Consolidated 
Omnibus Budget Reconciliation Act of 1985 (42 U.S.C. 1396b note), 
as added by section 4734 of the Omnibus Budget Reconciliation 
Act of 1990, is amended by inserting "or counties" after "county". 
42 use 1396b 
(b) EFFECTIVE DATE.—The amendment made by subsection (a) 
note. 
shall apply to quarters beginning on or after October 1, 1996. 
Approved October 8, 1996. 
LEGISLATIVE HISTORY—H.R. 3056: 
HOUSE REPORTS: No. 104-751 (Comm. on Commerce). 
CONGRESSIONAL RECORD, Vol. 142 (1996): 
Sept. 10, considered and passed House. 
Sept. 25, considered and passed Senate.
A bill to reauthorize the Indian Environmental General Assistance Program Act of 1992, and for other purposes.
PL 104-233 (S.1834), enacted 10/02/1996

PUBLIC LAW 104-233—OCT. 2, 1996 
110 STAT. 3057 
Public Law 104-233 
104th Congress 
An Act 
To reauthorize the Indian Environmental General Assistance Program Act of 1992, 
Oct. 2,1996 
and for other purposes. 
[S 1834] 
Be it enacted by the Senate and House of Representatives of 
the United States of 
America in Congress assembled, 
SECTION 1. REAUTHORIZATION. 
Section 502(h) of the Indian Environmental General Assistance 
Program Act of 1992 (42 U.S.C. 4368b(h)) is amended by striking 
"$15,000,000" and inserting "such sums as may be necessary". 
Approved October 2, 1996. 
LEGISLATIVE HISTORY—S. 1834: 
SENATE REPORTS: No. 104-338 (Comm. on Indian Affairs). 
CONGRESSIONAL RECORD, Vol. 142 (1996): 
Aug. 2, considered and passed Senate. 
Sept. 25, considered and passed House.
To designate a United States courthouse located in Tampa, Florida, as the "Sam M. Gibbons United States Courthouse".
PL 104-230 (H.R.3710), enacted 10/02/1996

PUBLIC LAW 104-230—OCT. 2, 1996 
110 STAT. 3047 
Public Law 104-230 
104th Congress 
An Act 
To designate the United States courthouse under construction at 611 North Florida 
Oct. 2,1996 
Avenue in Tampa, Florida, as the "Sam M. Gibbons United States Courthouse". 
[H.R. 3710] 
Be it enacted by the Senate and House of Representatives of 
the United States of America in Congress assembled, 
SECTION 1. DESIGNATION. 
The United States courthouse under construction at 611 North 
Florida Avenue in Tampa, Florida, shall be known and designated 
as the "Sam M. Gibbons United States Courthouse". 
SEC. 
2
. 
REFERENCES. 
Any reference in a law, map, regulation, document, paper, 
or other record of the United States to the United States courthouse 
referred to in section 1 shall be deemed to be a reference to the 
"Sam M. Gibbons United States Courthouse". 
SEC. 3. EFFECTIVE DATE. 
This Act shall become effective on January 3,1997. 
Approved October 2, 1996. 
LEGISLATIVE HISTORY—H.R. 3710 (S. 1977): 
CONGRESSIONAL RECORD, Vol. 142 (1996): 
Aug. 2, considered and passed House. 
Sept. 24, considered and passed Senate.
To designate the Federal building located at 1655 Woodson Road in Overland, Missouri, as the "Sammy L. Davis Federal Building".
PL 104-228 (H.R.3186), enacted 10/02/1996

PUBLIC LAW 104-228—OCT. 2, 1996 
110 STAT. 3045 
Public Law 104-228 
104th Congress 
An Act 
To designate the Federal building located at 1655 Woodson Road in Overland, 
Oct. 2,1996 
Missouri, as the "Sammy L. Davis Federal Building". 
[H.R. 3816] 
Be it enacted by the Senate and House of Representatives of 
the United States of America in Congress assembled, 
SECTION 1. DESIGNATION. 
The Federal building located at 1655 Woodson Road in 
Overland, Missouri, shall be known and designated as the "Sammy 
L. Davis Federal Building". 
SEC. 2. REFERENCES. 
Any reference in a law, map, regulation, document, paper, 
or other record of the United States to the Federal building referred 
to in section 1 shall be deemed to be a reference to the "Sammy 
L. Davis Federal Building". 
Approved October 2, 1996. 
LEGISLATIVE HISTORY—H.R. 3186: 
HOUSE REPORTS: No. 104-609 (Comm. on Transportation and Infrastructure). 
CONGRESSIONAL RECORD, Vol. 142 (1996): 
June 10, considered and passed House. 
Sept. 24, considered and passed Senate.