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A joint resolution designating March 22, 1985, as "National Energy Education Day".
PL 99-14 (H.J.Res.160), enacted 04/04/1985

PUBLIC LAW 99-14—APR. 4, 1985 
99 STAT. 35 
Public Law 99-14 
99th Congress 
Joint Resolution 
Designating March 22, 1985, as "National Energy Education Day". 
Whereas, American homes, schools, businesses, and industries have 
made great progress this past decade in energy management and 
production; 
Whereas, the Nation's annual consumption of energy has decreased, 
but demand and imports still remain significant; 
Whereas, the energy crisis of the 1970's is over, but the energy 
problem of the twenty-first century still remains; 
Whereas, the development and wise use of conventional and alter-
nate energy sources will require an energy educated public and an 
even more energy educated industry for energy supplies, distribu-
tion and management; 
Whereas, ongoing quality energy education programs in America's 
schools and communities will be required to meet the energy 
education challenges of the future; 
Whereas, the annual celebration of National Energy Education Day 
(NEED) brings together students, teachers, school officials, and 
community members to focus attention on the growth of energy 
education in our Nation's schools and communities; and 
Whereas, such a celebration should be conducted in a manner which 
encourages a deeper understanding of the role education will play 
in shaping America's energy future: Now, therefore, be it 
Resolved by the Senate and House of Representatives of the United 
States of America in Congress assembled, That, in order to promote 
and enhance energy education programs at all grade levels of public 
and private schools throughout the United States, March 22,1985, is 
designated "National Energy Education Day". The President is 
requested to issue a proclamation calling upon the people and 
Apr. 4, 1985 
[H.J. Res. 160] 
99 STAT. 36 
PUBLIC LAW 99-14—APR. 4, 1985 
educational institutions of the United States to observe such a day 
with appropriate ceremonies and activities, and directing all Fed-
eral agencies to participate in the observance of such a day and to 
cooperate with persons and institutions conducting such ceremonies 
and activities. 
Approved April 4, 1985. 
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LEGISLATIVE HISTORY—H.J. Res. 160: 
CONGRESSIONAL RECORD, Vol. 131 (1985): 
Mar. 7, considered and passed House. 
Mar. 28, considered and passed Senate.
A joint resolution authorizing and requesting the President to designate the week of March 10-16, 1985, as "National Employ-the-Older-Worker Week".
PL 99-9 (H.J.Res.134), enacted 04/03/1985

PUBLIC LAW 99-9—APR. 3, 1985 
99 STAT. 25 
Public Law 99-9 
99th Congress 
Joint Resolution 
Authorizing and requesting the President to designate the week of March 10 through 
Apr. 3, 1985 
16,1985, as "National Employ-the-Older-Worker Week". 
[H.J. Res. 134] 
Whereas individuals aged fifty-five and over are a major national 
resource, constitute 21 percent of the population of the United 
States and will constitute a larger percentage of the population in 
future decades; 
Whereas a growing number of such individuals, being willing and 
able to work, are looking for employment opportunities, want to 
remain in the work force, and would like to serve their commu-
nities and their Nation in productive roles; 
Whereas such individuals have made continuing contributions to 
the national welfare and should be encouraged to remain in, or 
resume, career and voluntary roles that utilize their strengths, 
wisdom, and skills; 
Whereas employers who retain older workers or rehire older former 
employees report that such workers and employees exhibit 
greater company loyalty, high levels of job performance, and low 
rates of absenteeism; and 
Whereas the American Legion has sponsored a "National Employ-
the-Older-Worker Week" during the second full week of March in 
every year since 1959, focusing public attention on the advantages 
of emplo)dng older individuals: 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 designate the week of March 10 through 
16, 1985, as "National Employ-the-Older-Worker Week", and to 
issue a proclamation calling upon— 
(1) the employers and labor unions of the United States to 
give special consideration to older workers, and to expand 
career and employment opportunities for older workers who are 
willing and able to work and who desire to remain employed or 
to reenter the work force; 
(2) voluntary organizations to reexamine the many fine serv-
ice programs which they sponsor and to expand both the 
number of older volunteers and the types of service roles open 
to older workers; 
(3) the United States Department of Labor to give special 
assistance to older workers by means of job training programs 
under the Jobs Training and Partnership Act, job counseling 
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PUBLIC LAW 99-9—APR. 3, 1985 
through the United States Employment Service, and additional 
support through its older worker program authorized by title V 
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of the Older Americans Act; and 
(4) the citizens of the United States to observe this day with 
appropriate programs, ceremonies, and activities. 
Approved April 3, 1985. 
LEGISLATIVE HISTORY—H.J. Res. 134 (S.J. Res. 38): 
CONGRESSIONAL RECORD, Vol. 131 (1985): 
Mar. 7, considered and passed House. 
Mar. 28, considered and passed Senate.
A joint resolution to designate April, 1985, as "Fair Housing Month".
PL 99-11 (S.J.Res.79), enacted 04/04/1985

99 STAT. 30 
PUBLIC LAW 99-11—APR. 4, 1985 
Public Law 99-11 
99th Congress 
Joint Resolution 
Apr. 4, 1985 
^ designate April 1985, as "Fair Housing Month". 
[S.J. Res. 79] 
Whereas the year 1985 marks the seventeenth anniversary of the 
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passage of title VIII of the Civil Rights Act of 1968 as amended 
(commonly referred to as the "Federal Fair Housing Act"), declar-
ing a national policy to provide for fair housing throughout the 
United States; 
Whereas the Federal Fair Housing Act prohibits discrimination in 
housing on the basis of race, color, religion, sex, or national origin; 
Whereas fairness is the foundation of our way of life and reflects the 
best of our traditional American values; 
Whereas invidious discriminatory housing practices undermine the 
strength and vitality of America and her people; and 
Whereas in this seventeenth year since the passage of the Federal 
Fair Housing Act, we must work to strengthen enforcement of fair 
housing laws for all Americans so as to make the ideal of fair 
housing a reality: Now, therefore, be it 
Resolved by the Senate and House of Representatives of the United 
States of America in Congress assembled, That the month of April 
1985, is designated "Fair Housing Month". The President is au-
thorized and requested to issue a proclamation designating April as 
"Fair Housing Month" and to invite the Governors of the several 
States, the chief officials of local governments, and the people of the 
United States to observe that month with appropriate ceremonies 
and activities. 
Approved April 4, 1985. 
LEGISLATIVE HISTORY—S.J. Res. 79 (H.J. Res. 188): 
CONGRESSIONAL RECORD, Vol. 131 (1985): 
Mar. 28, considered and passed Senate. 
Apr. 2, considered and passed House. 
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A bill to phase out the Federal supplemental compensation program.
PL 99-15 (H.R.1866), enacted 04/04/1985

PUBLIC LAW 99-15—APR. 4, 1985 
99 STAT. 37 
Public Law 99-15 
99th Congress 
An Act 
To phase out the Federal supplemental compensation program. 
Apr. 4, 1985 
[H.R. 1866] 
Be it enacted by the Senate and House of Representatives of the 
United States of America in Congress assembled, That— 
(a) 
CONTINUATION OF COMPENSATION FOR INDIVIDUALS WHOSE 
ELIGIBILITY BEGINS PRIOR TO TERMINATION DATE.—Section 602(f)(2) 
of the Federal Supplemental 
Compensation 
Act of 1982 is 
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amended— 
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(1) by striking out "(2) No Federal" and inserting in lieu 
thereof "(2)(A) Except as provided in subparagraph (B), no 
Federal"; and 
(2) by adding at the end thereof the following new subpara-
graph: 
"(B) In the case of any individual who is receiving Federal supple-
mental compensation for the week which includes March 31, 1985, 
such compensation shall continue to be payable to such individual in 
accordance with subsection (e) for any week thereafter, in a period 
of consecutive weeks for each of which he meets the eligibility 
requirements of this Act.". 
(b) CONFORMING AMENDMENT TO PERIOD OF ELIGIBILITY.—Section 
605(2) of such Act is amended by inserting "(except as otherwise 
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provided in section 602(f)(2)(B))" after "April 1,1985". 
note. 
(c) MODIFICATION OF AGREEMENTS.—The Secretary of Labor shall, 
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at the earliest practicable date after the date of the enactment of 
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this Act, propose to each State with which he has in effect an 
agreement under section 602 of the Federal Supplemental Com-
pensation Act of 1982 a modification of such agreement designed to 
provide for the payment of Federal supplemental compensation 
under such Act in accordance with the amendments made by this 
Act. Notwithstanding any other provision of law, if any State fails or 
refuses within the three-week period beginning on the date the 
Secretary of Labor proposes such modification to such State, to enter 
into such modification of such agreement, the Secretary of Labor 
shall terminate such agreement effective with the end of the last 
week which ends on or before the close of such three-week period. 
99 STAT. 38 
PUBLIC LAW 99-15—APR. 4, 1985 
Pending modification (or termination) of the agreement, States may 
pay Federal supplemental compensation in accordance with the 
amendments made by this Act for weeks beginning after March 31, 
1985, and shall be reimbursed in accordance with the provisions of 
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the Federal Supplemental Compensation Act of 1982. 
note. 
Approved April 4, 1985. 
LEGISLATIVE HISTORY—H.R. 1866 (S. 840): 
HOUSE REPORT No. 99-36 (Comm. on Ways and Means). 
CONGRESSIONAL RECORD, Vol. 131 (1985): 
Apr. 2, considered and passed House. 
Apr. 3, considered and passed Senate.
A joint resolution to designate the month of April 1985 as "National Child Abuse Prevention Month".
PL 99-13 (H.J.Res.121), enacted 04/04/1985

PUBLIC LAW 99-13—APR. 4, 1985 
99 STAT. 33 
Public Law 99-13 
99th Congress 
Joint Resolution 
Apr 4 1985 
To designate the month of April 1985 as "National Child Abuse Prevention Month". 
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[H.J. Res. 121] 
Whereas the incidence and prevalence of child abuse and neglect 
have reached alarming proportions in the United States; 
Whereas an estimated two million children become victims of child 
abuse in this Nation each year; 
Whereas an estimated five thousand of these children die as a result 
of such abuse each year; 
Whereas the Nation faces a continuing need to support innovative 
programs to prevent child abuse and assist parents and family 
members in which child abuse occurs; 
Whereas Congress has expressed its commitment to seeking and 
applying solutions to this problem by enacting the Child Abuse 
Prevention and Treatment Act of 1974; 
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Whereas many dedicated individuals and private organizations, "
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including Parents Anonymous, the National Committee for the 
Prevention of Child Abuse, American Humane Association, and 
other members of the National Child Abuse Coalition, are work-
ing to counter the ravages of abuse and neglect to help child 
abusers break this destructive pattern of behavior; 
Whereas the average cost for a public welfare agency to serve a 
family through a child abuse program is twenty times greater 
than self-help programs administered by private organizations; 
Whereas organizations, such as. Parents Anonjmious and other 
members of the National Child Abuse Coalition are expediting 
efforts to prevent child abuse in the next generation through 
special programs for abused children; and 
Whereas it is appropriate to focus the attention of the Nation upon 
the problem of child abuse: Now, therefore, be it 
99 STAT. 34 
PUBLIC LAW 99-13—APR. 4, 1985 
Resolved by the Senate and House of Representatives of the United 
States of America in Congress assembled, That the month of April 
1985 is designated as "National Child Abuse Prevention Month" and 
the President of the United States is authorized and requested to 
issue a proclamation calling upon all Government agencies and the 
people of the United States to observe the month with appropriate 
programs, ceremonies, and activities. 
Approved April 4, 1985. 
LEGISLATIVE HISTORY—H.J. Res. 121 (S.J. Res. 56): 
CONGRESSIONAL RECORD, Vol. 131 (1985): 
Mar. 7, considered and passed House. 
Mar. 28, considered and passed Senate.
A joint resolution designating the week beginning March 3, 1985, as "Women's History Week".
PL 99-3 (H.J.Res.50), enacted 03/08/1985

Mar. 8, 1985 
[H.J. Res. 50] 
PUBLIC LAW 99-3—MAR. 8, 1985 
99 STAT. 5 
Public Law 99-3 
99th Congress 
Joint Resolution 
Designating the week beginning March 3, 1985, as "Women's History Week". 
Whereas American women of every race, class, and ethnic back-
ground have made historical contributions to the growth and 
strength of the Nation in countless recorded and unrecorded ways; 
Whereas American women have played and continue to play a 
critical, economic, cultural, and social role in every sphere of our 
Nation's life by constituting a significant portion of the labor force 
working in and outside of the home; 
Whereas American women have played a unique role throughout 
our history by providing the majority of the Nation's volunteer 
labor force and have been particularly important in the establish-
ment of early charitable philanthropic and cultural institutions in 
this country; 
Whereas American women of every race, class, and ethnic back-
ground served as early leaders in the forefront of every major 
progressive social change movement, not only to secure their own 
right of suffrage and equal opportunity, but also in the abolitionist 
movement, the emancipation movement, the industrial labor 
movement, the civil rights movement, and other movements to 
create a more fair and just society for all; and 
Whereas, despite these contributions, the role of American women 
in history has been consistently overlooked and undervalued in 
the body of American history: Now, therefore, be it 
Resolved by the Senate and House of Representatives of the United 
States of America in Congress assembled, That the week beginning 
March 3, 1985, is designated as "Women's History Week", and the 
President is requested to issue a proclamation calling upon the 
people of the United States to observe such week with appropriate 
ceremonies and activities. 
Approved March 8, 1985. 
LEGISLATIVE HISTORY—H.J. Res. 50: 
CONGRESSIONAL RECORD, Vol. 131 (1985): 
Feb. 28, considered and passed House. 
Mar. 6, considered and passed Senate.
A joint resolution extending the time within which the President may transmit the Budget Message and the Economic Report to the Congress and extending the time within which the Joint Economic Committee shall file its report.
PL 99-1 (S.J.Res.6), enacted 01/09/1985

PUBLIC LAW 99-1—JAN. 9, 1985 
99 STAT. 3 
Public Law 99-1 
99th Congress 
Joint Resolution 
Extending the time within which the President may transmit the Budget Message 
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and the Economic Report to the Congress and extending the time within which the 
Joint Economic Committee shall file its report. 
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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 
(31 U.S.C. 1105), the President shall transmit to the Congress not 
later than February 4, 1985, the Budget for the fiscal year 1986; (b) 
notwithstanding the provisions of section 3 of the Act of Febru-
ary 20, 1946, as amended (15 U.S.C. 1022), the President shall 
transmit to the Congress not later than February 7, 1985, 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 Committee shall file its report on the President's 
Economic Report with the House of Representatives and the Senate. 
SEC. 2. (a) Notwithstanding the provisions of section 605(a) of the 
Congressional Budget and Impoundment Control Act of 1974 (31 
U.S.C. 11(a)), the President shall submit to the Senate and the House 
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of Representatives the estimates required to be submitted by said 
subsection for the fiscal year 1986 not later than the date on which 
the President transmits to the Congress the budget for the fiscal 
year 1986, and (b) notwithstanding the provisions of section 6050t») of 
the Congressional Budget and Impoundment Control Act of 1974, 
the Joint Economic Committee shall submit to the Committees on 
the Budget of both Houses the evaluation required to be submitted 
by said subsection for the fiscal year 1986 not later than the date on 
which the report for the fiscal year 1986 pursuant to section 5(b)(3) 
of the Employment Act of 1946 (15 U.S.C. 10240t))) is filed with the 
Senate and House of Representatives. 
Approved January 9, 1985. 
LEGISLATIVE HISTORY—S.J. Res. 6: 
CONGRESSIONAL RECORD, Vol. 131 (1985): 
Jan. 3, considered and passed Senate and House.
A joint resolution to designate the week of February 10, 1985, through February 16, 1985, as "National DECA Week".
PL 99-2 (S.J.Res.36), enacted 02/11/1985

99 STAT. 4 
PUBLIC LAW 99-2—FEB. 11, 1985 
Public Law 99-2 
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99th Congress 
Joint Resolution 
Feb. 11, 1985 
To designate the week of February 10,1985, through February 16,1985, as "National 
[S.J. Res. 36] 
DECA Week". 
Whereas members of the Distributive Education Clubs of America 
are playing an outstanding role in assuring the future progress 
and prosperity of our Nation; 
Whereas it is vital in our complex society that young people are 
trained in the field of marketing and distribution to fill the 
increased demand for such people; 
Whereas the members of the Distributive Education Clubs of Amer-
ica, are young secondary and postsecondary students who are 
preparing for careers in marketing and distribution, and the 
intense interest shown by such members is an assurance that 
the business world will grow and improve; and 
Whereas marketing and distributive education has provided the 
valuable service of developing leadership, encouraging coopera-
tion, promoting good citizenship, teaching current information, 
and inspiring patriotism among its members: 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 Febru-
ary 10, 1985, through February 16, 1985, is designated as "National 
DECA Week" and the President is authorized and requested to issue 
a proclamation calling upon the people of the United States to 
observe such week with appropriate programs, ceremonies, and 
activities. 
Approved February 11, 1985. 
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LEGISLATIVE HISTORY—S.J. Res. 36: 
CONGRESSIONAL RECORD, Vol. 131 (1985): 
Jan. 31, considered and passed Senate. 
Feb. 7, considered and passed House.
A joint resolution designating the week beginning February 17, 1985, as a time to recognize volunteers who give their time to become Big Brothers and Big Sisters to youths in need of adult companionship.
PL 98-610 (H.J.Res.594), enacted 10/30/1984

PUBLIC LAW 98-610—OCT. 30, 1984 
98 STAT. 3175 
Public Law 98-610 
98th Congress 
Joint Resolution 
Designating the week beginning February 17, 1985, as a time to recognize volunteers 
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who give their time to become Big Brothers and Big Sisters to youths in need of 
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adult companionship. 
LH.J. Res. 594] 
Whereas many girls and boys in the United States suffer from a lack 
of parental time and attention because of the death of one or both 
of their parents, the divorce of their parents, or for other reasons; 
Whereas this deprivation can result in serious problems for these 
children and their communities; and 
Whereas there is a dire need for volunteers to serve as older 
brothers and sisters who can give these children the individual 
support, help, and counseling of a stable adult friend: Now, there-
fore, be it 
Resolved by the Senate and House of Representatives 
of the 
United States of America in Congress assembled, That the week 
beginning February 17,1985, is designated as a time to recognize the 
contributions of volunteers who give their time to become Big 
Brothers and Big Sisters to youths in need of adult companionship 
and the President is authorized and requested to issue a proclama-
tion calling on the people of the United States to observe such week 
with appropriate celebrations and activities. 
Approved October 30, 1984. 
LEGISLATIVE HISTORY—H.J. Res. 594: 
CONGRESSIONAL RECORD, Vol. 130 (1984): 
Aug. 8, considered and passed House. 
Oct. 10, considered and passed Senate.
A bill to eliminate restrictions with respect to the imposition and collection of tolls on the Richmond-Petersburg Turnpike upon repayment by the Commonwealth of Virginia of certain Federal-aid highway funds used on such turnpike.
PL 98-607 (H.R.6441), enacted 10/30/1984

98 STAT. 3170 
PUBLIC LAW 98-607—OCT. 30, 1984 
Public Law 98-607 
98th Congress 
An Act 
Oct. 30, 1984 
[H.R. 6441] 
Contracts with 
U.S. 
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To eliminate restrictions with respect to the imposition and collection of tolls on the 
Richmond-Petersburg Turnpike upon repayment by the Commonwealth of Virginia 
of certain Federal-aid highway funds used on such turnpike. 
Be it enacted by the Senate and House of Representatives of the 
United States of America in Congress assembled, That (a) upon the 
repayment by the Commonwealth of Virginia to the Treasurer of 
the United States of an amount equal to the total amount of 
Federal-aid highway funds heretofore paid on account of the imme-
diate connectors and approaches to the Richmond-Petersburg Turn-
pike, such turnpike shall be free of all restrictions with respect to 
the imposition and collection of tolls or other charges on or for the 
use thereof contained in title 23, United States Code, or section 131 
of the Federal Highway Act of 1970, or any regulation or agreement 
thereunder. Nothing in this section shall be construed to affect any 
apportionment of funds under section 1040))(5)(B) of title 23, United 
States Code. 
(b) The amount repaid under subsection (a) shall be deposited to 
the credit of the appropriation for "Federal-Aid Highway (Trust 
Fund)". Such amount shall be credited to the unprogrammed bal-
ance of the Federal-aid interstate funds last apportioned to the 
Commonwealth of Virginia. The amount so credited shall be in 
addition to all other funds then apportioned to such State and shall 
be available for expenditure in accordance with the provisions of 
title 23, United States Code. 
Approved October 30, 1984. 
LEGISLATIVE HISTORY—H.R. 6441: 
CONGRESSIONAL RECORD, Vol. 130 (1984): 
Oct. 11, considered and passed House and Senate.
A bill to amend the River and Harbor Act of 1946.
PL 98-606 (H.R.6430), enacted 10/30/1984

PUBLIC LAW 98-606—OCT. 30, 1984 
98 STAT. 3169 
Public Law 98-606 
98th Congress 
An Act 
To amend the River and Harbor Act of 1946. 
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[H.R. 6430] 
Be it enacted by the Senate and House of Representatives of the 
United States of America in Congress assembled, That the project for 
Virginia. 
navigation, Newport News Creek, Virginia, authorized by the River 
and Harbor Act of 1946, is hereby modified to authorize the reloca- 
60 Stat. 634. 
tion and reconstruction by the State of Virginia of the project upon 
approval of plans for such relocation and reconstruction by the 
Secretary of the Army. 
Approved October 30, 1984. 
LEGISLATIVE HISTORY—H.R. 6430: 
CONGRESSIONAL RECORD, Vol. 130 (1984): 
Oct. 11, considered and passed House and Senate.