macadeliccc/US-FederalLaws huggingface dataset:
A bill to name a United States Post Office in the vicinity of Lancaster, Pennsylvania, the "Edwin D. Eshleman Post Office".
PL 98-128 (H.R.3379), enacted 10/14/1983

97 STAT. 834 
PUBLIC LAW 98-128—OCT. 14, 1983 
Public Law 98-128 
98th Congress 
An Act 
Oct. 14,1983 
To name a United States Post Office Building in the vicinity of Lancaster, Pennsylva-
[H.R. 3379] 
nia, the "Edwin D. Eshleman Post Office Building". 
Be it enacted by the Senate and House of Representatives of the 
Edwin D. 
United States of America in Congress assembled, That the United 
Post Office 
States Post Office Building located at 1400 Harrisburg Pike in the 
Building. 
vicinity of Lancaster, Pennsylvania, shall hereafter be known and 
Designation. 
designated as the "Edwin D. Eshleman Post Office Building". Any 
reference in a law, map, regulation, document, record, or other 
paper of the United States to such building shall be held to be a 
reference to the "Edwin D. Eshleman Post Office Building". 
Approved October 14, 1983. 
LEGISLATIVE HISTORY—H.R. 3379: 
HOUSE REPORT No. 98-361 (Comm. on Public Works and Transportation). 
CONGRESSIONAL RECORD, Vol. 129 (1983): 
Oct. 3, considered and passed House. 
Oct. 6, considered and passed Senate.
A joint resolution to designate the day of October 22, 1983, as "Metropolitan Opera Day."
PL 98-130 (S.J.Res.128), enacted 10/14/1983

PUBLIC LAW 98-130—OCT. 14, 1983 
97 STAT. 847 
Public Law 98-130 
98th Congress 
Joint Resolution 
Oct. 14, 1983 
To designate the day of October 22,1983 as "Metropolitan Opera Day'. 
fSJ Res 1281 
Whereas the Metropolitan Opera is one of the world's premier 
performing arts organizations and has an audience larger than 
that of any other such organization in the world; 
Whereas the Metropolitan Opera, since its first performance one 
hundred years ago on Octooer 22, 1883, has provided the finest 
quality in opera to audiences throughout the Nation; 
Whereas the Metropolitan Opera pioneered radio presentations of 
live opera, performing on radio for more than forty years and 
more recently on television; 
Whereas the Metropolitan Opera has toured the United States since 
its founding in 1883; 
Whereas the Metropolitan Opera provides educational services to 
the people of the United States by generously encouraging and 
training young artists and by providing technical and managerial 
assistsuice to other opera companies in the Nation; 
Whereas the Metropolitan Opera has presented renowned perform-
ing arts companies from all over the world at the Opera House; 
Whereas the Metropolitan Opera House, which is maintained by the 
company, is one of the Nation's treasures and one of the greatest 
performing arts theaters in the world; and 
Whereas, throughout its long history, the Metropolitan Opera Com-
panjr has fostered generations of music lovers and has enriched 
and inspired this Nation: 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 Metropolitan 
authorized and requested to issue a proclamation designating Octo- ^^^^^ ^^ 
ber 22,1983, the one hundredth anniversary of its first performance, 
as "Metropolitan Opera Day" throughout these United States. 
Approved October 14, 1983. 
LEGISLATIVE HISTORY—S.J. Res. 128: 
CONGRESSIONAL RECORD, Vol. 129 (1983): 
Sept. 20, considered and passed Senate. 
Oct. 4, considered and passed House.
A bill to designate the Foundation for the Advancement of Military Medicine as the "Henry M. Jackson Foundation for the Advancement of Military Medicine", and for other purposes.
PL 98-132 (S.1894), enacted 10/17/1983

PUBLIC LAW 98-132—OCT. 17, 1983 
97 STAT. 849 
Public Law 98-132 
98th Congress 
An Act 
To designate the Foundation for the Advancement of Military Medicine as the 
"Henry M. Jackson Foundation for the Advancement of Military Medicine", and 
for other purposes. 
Be it enacted by the Senate and House of Representatives of the 
United States of America in Congress assembled. That (a) the Foun-
dation for the Advancement of Military Medicine established pursu-
ant to section 178 of title 10, United States Code, shall be designated 
and hereafter known as the "Henry M. Jackson Foundation for the 
Advancement of Military Medicine", in honor of the late Henry M. 
Jackson, United States Senator from the State of Washington. Any 
reference to the Foundation for the Advancement of Military Medi-
cine in any law, regulation, document, record, or other paper of the 
United States shall be held and considered to be a reference to the 
"Henry M. Jackson Foundation for the Advancement of Military 
Medicine". 
(b) The Council of Directors referred to in subsection (c) of section 
178 of such title shall take such action as is necessary under the 
Corporations and Associations Articles of the State of Maryland to 
amend the corporate name of the Foundation for the Advancement 
of Military Medicine established under such section to reflect the 
designation made by the first sentence of subsection (a). 
SEC. 2. (aXD Section 178 of title 10, United States Code, is 
amended— 
(A) by inserting "The Henry M. Jackson" before "Founda-
tion" in the section heading; and 
(B) by inserting "Henry M. Jackson" before "Foundation for 
the Advancement of Military Medicine" in subsection (a). 
(2) The item in the table of sections at the beginning of chapter 7 
of such title relating to section 178 is amended to read as follows: 
"178. The Henry M. Jackson Foundation for the Advancement of Military 
Medicine.". 
(b) Section 2113(j) of title 10, United States Code, is amended by 
inserting "Henry M. Jackson" before "Foundation for the Advance-
ment of Military Medicine" each place it appears. 
Approved October 17, 1988. 
Oct. 17, 1983 
[S. 1894] 
Henry M. 
Jackson 
Foundation 
for the 
Advancement 
of Military 
Medicine. 
Designation. 
10 u s e 178 note. 
Ante, p. 200. 
Ante, p. 201. 
LEGISLATIVE HISTORY—S. 1894: 
CONGRESSIONAL RECORD, Vol. 129 (1983): 
Sept. 30, considered and passed Senate. 
Oct. 5, considered and passed House.
A bill to designate the Federal Building at Fourth and Ferry Streets, Lafayette, Indiana, as the "Charles A. Halleck Federal Building".
PL 98-121 (S.1465), enacted 10/12/1983

PUBLIC LAW 98-121—OCT. 12, 1983 
97 STAT. 813 
Public Law 98-121 
98th Congress 
An Act 
To designate the Federal Building at Fourth and Ferry Streets, Lafayette, Indiana, as 
Oct. 12,1983 
the "Charles A. Halleck Federal Building". 
[S. 1465] 
Be it enacted by the Senate and House of Representatives of the 
United States of America in Congress assembled. That the Federal Charles A. 
Building at Fourth and Ferry Streets, Lafayette, Indiana, shall 
BS?/^'^^''^^ 
hereafter be known and designated as the "Charles A. Halleck Designation. 
Federal Building". Any reference in any law, map, regulation, 
document, record, or any other paper of the United States to such 
building shall be deemed to be a reference to the "Charles A. 
Halleck Federal Building". 
Approved October 12, 1983. 
LEGISLATIVE HISTORY—S. 1465 (H.R. 3090): 
HOUSE REPORT No. 98-365 accompanying H.R. 3090 (Comm. on Public Works and 
Transportation). 
CONGRESSIONAL RECORD, Vol. 129 (1983): 
Aug. 4, considered and passed Senate. 
Oct. 3, H.R. 3090 considered and passed House; S. 1465 passed in lieu.
A bill to designate the Federal Building in Las Cruces, New Mexico as the "Harold L. Runnels Federal Building."
PL 98-122 (S.1724), enacted 10/12/1983

97 STAT. 814 
PUBLIC LAW 98-122—OCT. 12, 1983 
Public Law 98-122 
98th Congress 
An Act 
Oct. 12,1983 
To designate the Federal Building in Las Cruces, New Mexico, as the "Harold L, 
[S. 1724] 
Runnels Federal Building". 
Be it enacted by the Senate and House of Representatives of the 
Harold L. 
United States of America in Congress assembled, That the building 
FedSI^f 
located at 200 East Griggs Street, Las Cruces, New Mexico, known 
Buikiing. 
^ the Federal Building, shall hereafter be known and designated as 
Designation. 
the "Harold L. Runnels Federal Building". Any reference in a law, 
map, regulation, document, record, or other paper of the United 
States to that building shall be deemed to be a reference to the 
"Harold L. Runnels Federal Building". 
Approved October 12, 1983. 
LEGISLATIVE HISTORY—S. 1724 (H.R. 3308): 
HOUSE REPORT No. 98-360 accompanying H.R. 3308 (Comm. on Public Works and 
Transportation). 
CONGRESSIONAL RECORD, Vol. 129 (1983): 
Aug. 4, considered and passed Senate. 
Oct. 3, H.R. 3308 considered and passed House; S. 1724 passed in lieu.
A joint resolution authorizing and requesting the President to issue a proclamation designating the period from October 2, 1983, through October 8, 1983, as "National Schoolbus Safety Week of 1983".
PL 98-114 (H.J.Res.137), enacted 10/07/1983

97 STAT. 756 
PUBLIC LAW 98-114—OCT. 7, 1983 
Public Law 98-114 
98th Congress 
Joint Resolution 
Oct 7 1983 
Authorizing and requesting the President to issue a proclamation designating the 
' 
period from October 2, 1983, through October 8, 1983, as "National Schoolbus 
[H.J. Res. 137] 
g^fety Week of 1983". 
Whereas twenty-two million students are transported by schoolbus 
to and from school each day; 
Whereas the safety of these students deserves the highest priority; 
and 
Whereas a national program is underway to call public attention to 
the importance of scttoolbus safety during the week of October 2, 
1983, through October 8,1983: Now, therefore, be it 
Resolved by the Senate and House of Representatives of the United 
National 
States of America in Congress assembled, That the President is 
Week on983^^*^ authorized and requested to issue a proclamation designating the 
period from October 2, 1983, through October 9, 1983, as "National 
Schoolbus Safety Week of 1983" and calling upon the people of the 
United States and interested groups and organizations to observe 
such week with appropriate activities and ceremonies. 
Approved October 7, 1983. 
LEGISLATIVE HISTORY—H.J. Res. 137 (S.J. Res. 172): 
CONGRESSIONAL RECORD, Vol. 129 (1983): 
Sept. 27, considered and passed House. 
Sept. 30, considered and passed Senate.
A joint resolution to provide for the designation of the week of October 2 through October 8, 1983, as "Myasthenia Gravis Awareness Week."
PL 98-113 (S.J.Res.140), enacted 10/05/1983

PUBLIC LAW 98-113—OCT. 5, 1983 
97 STAT. 755 
Public Law 98-113 
98th Congress 
Joint Resolution 
To provide for the designation of the week of October 2 through October 8, 1983, ais 
Myasthenia Gravis Awareness Week". 
Whereas the incidence and prevalence of myasthenia gravis present 
a significant health problem in the United States; 
Whereas myasthenia gravis is a severe neuromuscular disorder, 
characterized by weakness of the voluntary muscles of the body; 
Whereas an estimated one hundred thousand to two hundred thou-
sand diagnosed, and over one hundred thousand undiagnosed, 
Americans of both sexes, and all races and ages, are afflicted with 
the disease; 
Whereas the Nation faces a continuing need to support innovative 
research into the causes, treatment, and cure of myasthenia 
gravis; and 
Whereas it is appropriate to focus the Nation's attention upon the 
problem of myasthenia gravis: 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 October 2 
through October 8, 1983, is designated as "Myasthenia Gravis 
Awareness Week" and the President of the United States is author-
ized and requested to issue a proclamation calling upon all govern-
ment agencies and the people of the United States to observe the 
week with appropriate programs, ceremonies, and activities. 
Approved October 5, 1983. 
Oct. 5, 1983 
[S.J. Res. 140] 
Myasthenia 
Gravis 
Awareness 
Week. 
LEGISLATIVE HISTORY—S.J. Res. 140: 
CONGRESSIONAL RECORD, Vol. 129 (1983): 
Sept. 20, considered and passed Senate. 
Sept. 30, considered and passed House.
A bill to amend the Omnibus Budget Reconciliation Act of 1982 to provide that the figure used in determining hourly rates of pay for Federal employees not be changed before the comparability adjustment in the rates of pay for such employees has been made for fiscal year 1984.
PL 98-117 (H.R.3871), enacted 10/11/1983

97 STAT. 802 
PUBLIC LAW 98-117—OCT. 11, 1983 
Oct. 11, 1983 
[H.R. 3871] 
Federal 
employees. 
Determination 
of hourly pay 
5 u s e 5504 note. 
Effective date. 
5 u s e 5504 note. 
Public Law 98-117 
98th Congress 
An Act 
To amend the Omnibus Budget Reconciliation Act of 1982 to provide that the figure 
used in determining hourly rates of pay for Federal employees not be changed 
before the comparability adjustment in the rates of pay for such employees has 
been made for fiscal year 1984. 
Be it enacted by the Senate and House of Representatives of the 
United States of America in Congress assembled. That section 310(b) 
of the Omnibus Budget ReconciUation Act of 1982 is amended by 
adding at the end thereof the following new paragraph: 
"(4) Notwithstanding any other provision of this subsection, para-
graph (1) shall not be effective with respect to pay periods beginning 
before the effective date of any increase under section 5305 of title 5, 
United States Code, in the rates of pay under the General Schedule 
and the rates of pay under the other statutory pay systems for fiscal 
year 1984.". 
SEC. 2. The amendment made by this Act shall be effective as of 
October 1,1983. 
Approved October 11, 1983. 
LEGISLATIVE HISTORY—H.R. 3871: 
CONGRESSIONAL RECORD, Vol. 129 (1983): 
Sept. 20, considered and passed House. 
Sept. 27, considered and passed Senate.
A joint resolution designating the week of October 3 through October 9, 1983, as "National Productivity Improvement Week."
PL 98-112 (S.J.Res.142), enacted 10/04/1983

97 STAT. 754 
PUBLIC LAW 98-112—OCT. 4, 1983 
Oct. 4, 1983 
(S.J. Res. 142] 
National 
Productivity 
Improvement 
Week. 
Public Law 98-112 
98th Congress 
Joint Resolution 
Designating the week of October 3 through October 9,1983, as "National Productivity 
Improvement Week". 
Whereas the economic stability and growth of this Nation relies 
largely on the collective industry and endeavor of its working 
citizens; 
Whereas the time-honored tradition of American leadership in 
work-related ingenuity and know-how has brought about great 
strides in productivity; 
Whereas growth in productivity in turn improves the standard of 
living of United States citizens; 
Whereas public awareness of the economic importance of productiv-
ity will promote individual and collective ideas and innovations 
for productivity improvements; and 
Whereas a conscientious effort to improve productivity will foster a 
better standard of living for all citizens and reduce the level of 
inflation: Now, therefore, be it 
Resolved by the Senate and House of Representatives of the United 
States of America in Congress assembled. That, for the purposes of 
providing for a better understanding of the need for productivity 
growth and of encouraging the development of methods to improve 
individual and collective productivity in the public and private 
sectors, the week of October 3 through October 9,1983, is designated 
"National Productivity Improvement Week". The President is re-
quested to issue a proclamation calling upon the people of the 
United States to observe such week with appropriate ceremonies 
and activities. 
Approved October 4, 1983. 
LEGISLATIVE HISTORY—S.J. Res. 142: 
CONGRESSIONAL RECORD, Vol. 129 (1983): 
Sept. 20, considered and passed Senate. 
Sept. 30, considered and passed House.
A bill to extend the authorities under the Export Administration Act of 1979 until October 31, 1983.
PL 98-108 (H.R.3962), enacted 10/01/1983

97 STAT. 744 
PUBLIC LAW 98-108—OCT. 1, 1983 
Oct. 1, 1983 
[H.R. 3962] 
Export 
Administration 
Act of 1979, 
authority 
extension. 
50 u s e app. 
2401 note. 
Public Law 98-
98th Congress 
108 
An Act 
To extend the authorities under the Export Administration Act of 1979 until 
October 14,1983. 
Be it enacted by the Senate and House of Representatives of the 
United States of America in Congress assembled, That section 20 of 
the Export Administration Act of 1979 (50 U.S.C. App. 2419) is 
amended by striking out "September 30" and inserting in lieu 
thereof "October 14". 
SEC. 2. There are authorized to be appropriated to the Department 
of Commerce for the fiscal year 1984 such sums as may be necessary 
to carry out the Export Administration Act of 1979. 
Approved October 1, 1983. 
LEGISLATIVE HISTORY—H.R. 3962 (H.R. 3231) (S. 979): 
HOUSE REPORTS: No. 98-257, Pt. 1 (Comm. on Foreign Affairs), Pt. 2 (Comm. on 
Armed Services), Pt. 3 (Comm. on Rules), all accompanying H.R. 
3231 
SENATE REPORT No. 98-170 accompanying S. 979 (Comm. on Banking, Housing, 
and Urban Affairs). 
CONGRESSIONAL RECORD, Vol. 129 (1983): 
Sept. 26, 27, considered and passed House. 
Sept. 30, considered and passed Senate.
A joint resolution designating November 1983 as "National Alzheimer's Disease Month."
PL 98-102 (S.J.Res.82), enacted 09/30/1983

97 STAT. 724 
PUBLIC LAW 98-102—SEPT. 30, 1983 
Public Law 98-102 
98th Congress 
Joint Resolution 
Designating November 1983 as "National Alzheimer's Disease Month". 
Sept. 30, 1983 
[S.J. Res. 82] 
Whereas more than one million five hundred thousand Americans 
are affected by Alzheimer's disease which is a surprisingly 
common disorder that destroys certain vital cells of the brain; 
Whereas Alzheimer's disease is the fourth leading cause of death 
among older Americans; 
Whereas Alzheimer's disease is responsible for 50 per centum of all 
nursing home admissions, at an anticipated annual cost of almost 
$20,000,000,000; 
Whereas in one-third of all American families one parent will 
succumb to this disease; 
Whereas Alzheimer's disease is not a normal consequence of aging; 
and 
Whereas an increase in the national awareness of the problem of 
Alzheimer's disease may stimulate the interest and concern of the 
American people, which may lead, in turn, to increased research 
and eventusQly to the discovery of a cure for Alzheimer's disease: 
Now, therefore, be it 
Resolved by the Senate and House of Representatives of the United 
National 
States of America in Congress assembled, That November 1983 is 
^S®i™?ji*u 
designated "National Alzheimer's Disease Month". The President is 
requested to issue a proclamation calling upon the people of the 
United States to observe that month with appropriate ceremonies 
and activities. 
Approved September 30, 1983. 
Disease Month. 
LEGISLATIVE HISTORY—S.J. Res. 82: 
CONGRESSIONAL RECORD, Vol. 129 (1983): 
Apr. 21, considered and passed Senate. 
Sept. 15, considered emd passed House.
A bill to amend title 38, United States Code, to extend for one year the authority of the Veterans' Administration to provide certain contract medical services in Puerto Rico and the Virgin Islands.
PL 98-105 (S.1850), enacted 09/30/1983

97 STAT. 730 
PUBLIC LAW 98-105—SEPT. 30, 1983 
Public Law 98-105 
98th Congress 
An Act 
Sept. 30 1983 
'^° amend title 38, United States Code, to extend for one year the authority of the 
' " 
Veterans' Administration to provide certain contract medical services in Puerto 
[S. 1850] 
Rico and the Virgin Islands. 
Be it enacted by the Senate and House of Representatives of the 
P^^J^oRico 
United States of America in Congress assembled. That section 
ls'iand^'"?o"ntract 601(4XCXv) of title 38, United States Code, is amended by striking 
medical service, out "September 30, 1983" and inserting in lieu thereof "September 
30,1984". 
Approved September 30, 1983. 
LEGISLATIVE HISTORY—S. 1850: 
CONGRESSIONAL RECORD, Vol. 129 (1983): 
Sept. 20, considered and p£issed Senate. 
Sept. 22, considered and passed House.
A joint resolution designating the week beginning September 25, 1983, as "National Adult Day Care Center Week".
PL 98-96 (H.J.Res.132), enacted 09/27/1983

PUBLIC LAW 98-96—SEPT. 27, 1983 
97 STAT. 713 
Public Law 98-96 
98th Congress 
Joint Resolution 
Designating the week beginning September 25, 1983, as "National Adult Day Care 
Sept. 27, 1983 
Center Week". 
[H.J. Res. 132] 
Whereas there are nearly eight hundred adult day care centers 
nationwide, some of which serve adults starting at age eighteen 
and others which serve primarily senior citizens, providing a safe 
and positive environment to partially disabled individuals in need 
of da3^ime assistance and supervision; 
Whereas adult day care centers provide necessary health 
maintenance functions and medical care, including medication 
monitoring, therapies, and health education, and are operated by 
professional staffs who identify the need for additional health 
services and make appropriate referrals; 
Whereas adult day care centers provide opportunities for social 
interactions to otherwise isolated individuals and assist them in 
attaining and maintaining a maximum level of independence; and 
Whereas these centers offer relief to families who otherwise must 
care for disabled elderly persons on a twenty-four-hour-per-day 
basis: 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 National Adult 
September 25, 1983, is designated "National Adult Day Care Center S^%f 
^'"^ ^''^' 
Week". The President is authorized and requested to issue a procla-
mation calling upon the people of the United States to observe that 
week with appropriate ceremonies and activities. 
Approved September 27, 1983. 
LEGISLATIVE HISTORY—H.J. Res. 132 (S.J. Res. 50): 
CONGRESSIONAL RECORD, Vol. 129 (1983): 
Sept. 15, considered and passed House. 
Sept. 20, considered and passed Senate.