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A bill to designate the United States Courthouse in Tucson, Arizona, as the "James A. Walsh United States Courthouse".
PL 99-213 (H.R.2698), enacted 12/26/1985

99 STAT. 1722 
PUBLIC LAW 99-213—DEC. 26, 1985 
Public Law 99-213 
99th Congress 
An Act 
Dec. 26, 1985 
To designate the United States Courthouse in Tucson, Arizona, as the "James A. 
[H.R. 2698] 
Walsh United States Courthouse". 
Be it enacted by the Senate and House of Representatives of the 
United States of America in Congress assembled, 
SECTION 1. DESIGNATION OF COURTHOUSE. 
The building located at 55 East Broadway in Tucson in the State 
of Arizona, commonly known as the United States Courthouse, 
hereafter shall be known and designated as the "James A. Walsh 
United States Courthouse". 
SEC. 2. LEGAL REFERENCES TO COURTHOUSE. 
^ ... 
Any reference in any law, regulation, document, record, map, or 
other paper of the United States to the courthouse referred to in 
section 1 hereby is deemed to be a reference to the "James A. Walsh 
United States Courthouse". 
Approved December 26, 1985. 
LEGISLATIVE HISTORY—H.R. 2698: 
HOUSE REPORT No. 99-209 (Comm. on Public Works and Transportation). 
CONGRESSIONAL RECORD, Vol. 131 (1985): 
Oct. 7, considered and passed House. 
Dec. 18, considered and passed Senate, 
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A joint resolution to proclaim March 20, 1985, as "National Agriculture Day".
PL 99-207 (S.J.Res.70), enacted 12/23/1985

99 STAT. 1714 
PUBLIC LAW 99-207—DEC. 23, 1985 
Public Law 99-207 
d#S-r' ' 
99th Congress 
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Joint Resolution 
Dec. 23, 1985 
[S.J. Res. 70] 
To proclaim March 20,1986, as "National Agriculture Day". 
Whereas agriculture is the Nation's most basic industry, and its 
associated production, processing, and marketing segments 
together provide more jobs than any other single industry; and 
Whereas the productivity of American agriculture is a vital ingredi-
ent in our strength as a Nation, both domestically and on the 
world scene; and 
Whereas to maintain a healthy agriculture it is necessary that all 
Americans should understand how agriculture affects their lives 
and well-being, and should be aware of their personal stake in an 
abundant food and fiber supply: Now, therefore, be it 
Resolved by the Senate and House of Representatives of the United 
States of America in Congress assembled, That March 20, 1986, is 
hereby proclaimed "National Agriculture Day", and the President is 
authorized and requested to issue a proclamation calling upon the 
people of the United States to observe this day with appropriate 
ceremonies and activities. 
Approved December 23, 1985. 
LEGISLATIVE HISTORY—S.J. Res. 70: 
CONGRESSIONAL RECORD, Vol. 131 (1985): 
Mar. 28, considered smd passed Senate. 
Dec. 3, considered and passed House, amended. 
Dec. 11, Senate concurred in House amendments.
District of Columbia Revenue Bond Act of 1985
PL 99-216 (H.R.3718), enacted 12/26/1985

PUBLIC LAW 99-216—DEC. 26, 1985 
99 STAT. 1727 
Public Law 99-216 
99th Congress 
An Act 
To waive the period of Congressional review for certain District of Columbia acts 
Dec. 26, 1985 
authorizing the issuance of revenue bonds. 
[H.R. 3718] 
Be it enacted by the Senate and House of Representatives of the 
United States of America in Congress assembled. 
District of 
Columbia 
SECTION 1. SHORT TITLE. 
Revenue Bond 
This Act may be cited as the "District of Columbia Revenue Bond 
Act of 1985". 
Act of 1985. 
SEC. 2. WAIVER OF CONGRESSIONAL REVIEW PERIOD FOR CERTAIN DIS-
TRICT OF COLUMBIA ACTS AUTHORIZING THE ISSUANCE OF 
REVENUE BONDS. 
(a) WAIVER.—Section 602(cXl) of the District of Columbia Self-
Government and Governmental Reorganization Act shall not apply 87 Stat. 774. 
to certain acts of the District of Columbia described in subsection (c) 
authorizing the issuance, sale, and delivery of revenue bonds. 
(b) EFFECTIVE DATE OF ACTS.—Notwithstanding section 404(e) of 
the District of Columbia Self-Government and Governmental Re-
organization Act and any provision in any District of Columbia act 87 Stat. 774. 
described in subsection (c), the District of Columbia acts described in 
subsection (c) shall take effect on the date of the enactment of this 
Act. 
(c) CERTAIN ACTS OF THE DISTRICT OF COLUMBIA AUTHORIZING THE 
ISSUANCE OF REVENUE BONDS.—The District of Columbia acts au-
thorizing the issuance, sale, and delivery of revenue bonds referred 
to in subsections (a) and (b) are as follows: 
(1) The Georgetown University Higher Education Facilities 
Revenue Bond Act of 1985, District of Columbia act 6-101, 
transmitted to the Speaker of the House and the President of 
the Senate November 7,1985. 
(2) The Sibley Memorial Hospital Revenue Bond Act of 1985, 
District of Columbia act 6-94, transmitted to the Speaker of the 
House and the President of the Senate October 23,1985. 
Approved December 26, 1985. 
LEGISLATIVE HISTORY—H.R. 3718: 
HOUSE REPORT No. 99-372 (Comm. on the District of Columbia). 
SENATE REPORT No. 99-227 (Comm. on Governmental Affairs). 
CONGRESSIONAL RECORD, Vol. 131 (1985): 
Nov. 19, considered and passed House. 
Dec. 19, considered and passed Senate, amended. House concurred in Senate 
amendments.
A bill to authorize the Administrator of General Services to collect additional contributions of money provided to him by private individuals or organizations for the Nancy Hanks Center.
PL 99-211 (H.R.2391), enacted 12/26/1985

99 STAT. 1720 
PUBLIC LAW 99-211—DEC. 26, 1985 
Public Law 99-211 
Ox^ 
99th Congress 
An Act 
Dec. 26, 1985 
To authorize the Administrator of General Services to collect additional contributions 
[H.R. 2391] 
of money provided to him by private individuals or organizations for the Nancy 
Hanks Center. 
Be it enacted by the Senate and House of Representatives of the 
Public buildings 
United States of America in Congress assembled, That section S
O
b
) of 
and grounds. 
the Act entitled "An Act to designate a 'Nancy Hanks Center' and 
the 'Old Post Office Building' in Washington, District of Columbia, 
97 Stat. 3. 
and for other purposes" (Public Law 98-1), as amended by Public 
9
7 Stat. 957. 
La^ 98-148, is amended by striking out "within two years of enact-
ment of this Act" and inserting in lieu thereof "through project 
completion". 
Approved December 26, 1985. 
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LEGISLATIVE HISTORY—H.R. 2891: 
CONGRESSIONAL RECORD, Vol. 131 (1985): 
Dec. 11, considered and passed House. 
Dec. 18, considered and passed Senate.
A joint resolution to designate January 19-25, 1986, "National Jaycee Week".
PL 99-208 (S.J.Res.213), enacted 12/23/1985

PUBLIC LAW 99-208—DEC. 23, 1985 
99 STAT. 1715 
Public Law 99-208 
99th Congress 
Joint Resolution 
To designate January 19 through January 25, 1986, "National Jaycee Week". 
Whereas the United States Jaycees and its affiliated State and local 
organizations, have set aside the week of January 19 through 
January 25, 1986, to observe the founding of the Jaycees sixty-six 
years ago; and 
Whereas the civic bodies and service organizations of our commu-
nity and the departments of government recognize the contribu-
tions to the United States by the Jaycees; and 
Whereas this orgemization of young people has contributed materi-
ally to the betterment of the United States through such pro-
grams as Individueil Development and Community Service for the 
past year; and 
Whereas more than two hundred and sixty-eight thousand Jaycees 
in six thousand five hundred and fifty chapters in our fifty States 
serve this time honored ideal in a modern setting, dedicating their 
free time to faith, brotherhood, and freedom, and the service of 
their fellow citizens: 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 January 
19 through January 25, 1986, is designated as "National Jaycee 
Week". The President is requested to issue a proclamation calling 
upon the people of the United States for the observance of this week 
with appropriate ceremonies and activities. 
Approved December 23, 1985. 
LEGISLATIVE HISTORY—S.J. Res. 213: 
CONGRESSIONAL RECORD, Vol. 131 (1985): 
Nov. 4, considered and passed Senate. 
Dec. 12, considered and passed House. 
Dec. 23, 1985 
[S.J. Res. 213]
A joint resolution to authorize and request the President to issue a proclamation designating April 20 through April 26, 1986, as "National Organ and Tissue Donor Awareness Week".
PL 99-203 (H.J.Res.450), enacted 12/23/1985

99 STAT. 1668 
PUBLIC LAW 99-203—DEC. 23, 1985 
Public Law 99-203 
99th Congress 
Joint Resolution 
Dec. 23, 1985 
To authorize and request the President to issue a proclamation designating April 20 
[H.J. Res. 450] 
through April 26,1986 as "National Organ and Tissue Donor Awareness Week". 
Resolved by the Senate and House of Representatives of the United 
States of America in Congress assembled. That the President is 
authorized and requested to issue a proclamation designating April 
20 through April 26, 1986 as "National Organ and Tissue Donor 
Awareness Week". 
Approved December 23, 1985. 
LEGISLATIVE HISTORY—H.J. Res. 450: 
CONGRESSIONAL RECORD, Vol. 131 (1985): 
Nov. 14, considered and passed House. 
Dec. 18, considered and passed Senate.
A joint resolution to authorize and request the President to designate September 15, 1985, as "Ethnic American Day".
PL 99-206 (S.J.Res.32), enacted 12/23/1985

PUBLIC LAW 99-206—DEC. 23, 1985 
99 STAT. 1713 
Public Law 99-206 
99th Congress 
Joint Resolution 
To authorize and request the President to designate September 21, 1986, as "Ethnic 
Dec. 23,1985 
American Day". 
[g.j. Res. 32] 
Whereas the United States of America is a haven for victims of 
religious and political persecution and for those who seek freedom 
and opportunity; 
Whereas the United States of America has welcomed oppressed and 
deprived persons and granted them refuge and citizenship; 
Whereas ethnic Americans love the United States of America and 
have shed their blood in defense of America and its freedoms; 
Whereas ethnic Americans have made outstanding contributions in 
the fields of agriculture, labor, arts, science, medicine, business, 
and government, and to the quality of life in these United States; 
and 
Whereas designation of an "Ethnic American Day" would contrib-
ute to a greater appreciation of the rich ethnic heritage of this 
Nation and to the unity of all its people: 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 
authorise and requested to designate September 21, 1986, as 
"Ethnic American Day" and to call upon the people of the United 
States to acknowledge and advance mutual understanding and 
friendship among all Americans regardless of their ethnicity. 
Approved December 23, 1985. 
LEGISLATIVE HISTORY—S.J. Res. 32: 
CONGRESSIONAL RECORD, Vol. 131 (1985): 
May 16, considered and passed Senate. 
Dec. 12, considered and passed House.
A bill to extend until March 15, 1986, the application of certain tobacco excise taxes, trade adjustment assistance, certain medicare reimbursement provisions, and borrowing authority under the railroad unemployment insurance program, and to amend the Internal Revenue Code of 1954 to extend for a temporary period certain tax provisions of current law which would otherwise expire at the end of 1985.
PL 99-201 (H.R.4006), enacted 12/23/1985

PUBLIC LAW 99-201—DEC. 23, 1985 
99 STAT. 1665 
*Public Law 99-201 
99th Congress 
An Act 
To extend until March 15, 1986, the application of certain tobacco excise taxes and 
Dec. 23, 1985 
certain medicare reimbursement provisions. 
[H.R. 4006] 
Be it enacted by the Senate and House of Representatives of the 
United States of America in Congress assembled, 
SECTION 1. EXTENSION OF INCREASE IN TAX ON CIGARETTES. 
Subsection (c) of section 283 of the Tax Equity and Fiscal Respon- 26 use 5701 
sibility Act of 1982 (relating to increase in tax on cigarettes) is ^^^'' 
amended by striking out "December 20, 1985" and inserting in lieu ""^^' P ^^^^• 
thereof "March 15,1986". 
SEC. 2. EXTENSION OF MEDICARE HOSPITAL AND PHYSICIAN PAYMENT 
PROVISIONS. 
Section 5(c) of the Emergency Extension Act of 1985 (Public Law 42 use l395ww 
99-107) is amended by striking out "December 19,1985" and insert- note; 
ing in lieu thereof "March 14,1986". 
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SEC. 3. EFFECTIVE DATE. 
The amendments made by this Act shall take effect on December 
26 use 570i 
19,1985. As an exercise of authority under the commerce, taxation, 
"o*^^. 
and other powers under the Constitution, the amendment made by 
section 1 shall be treated for purposes of all Federal and State laws 
as enacted on December 19,1985. 
Approved December 23, 1985. 
*Note: The printed text of Public Law 99-201 is a reprint of the hand enrollment, 
signed by the President on December 23, 1985. 
LEGISLATIVE HISTORY—H.R. 4006 (H.R. 3452) (H.R. 3722) (H.R. 3992): 
eONGRESSIONAL RECORD, Vol. 131 (1985): 
Dec. 19, considered and passed House; considered and passed Senate, amended. 
Dec. 20, House concurred in Senate amendments with amendments; Senate 
concurred in House amendments.
A joint resolution to designate 1986 as "Save for the U.S.A. Year", and for other purposes.
PL 99-202 (H.J.Res.436), enacted 12/23/1985

99 STAT. 1666 
PUBLIC LAW 99-202—DEC. 23, 1985 
Public Law 99-202 
lOS^ 
99th Congress 
Joint Resolution 
Dec. 23, 1985 
[H.J. Res. 436] 
To designate 1986 as "Save for the U.S.A. Year", and for other purposes. 
Whereas $200,000,000,000 of the United States Federal deficit is 
owed to foreign interests; 
Whereas in 1985 the debt owed to foreign interests h£is caused the 
United States to become a net debtor nation for the first time 
since World War I; 
Whereas 
the 
debt 
owed 
to 
foreign 
interests 
will 
reach 
$1,000,000,000,000 by 1990, with accompanying annual interest 
payments to foreign creditors of $100,000,000,000; 
Whereas the people of the United States are not saving enough to 
meet the investment needs of the United States, including the 
financing of the Federal deficit; 
Whereas the United States is becoming increasingly dependent on 
foreign capital; 
Whereas the sale of savings bonds issued by the United States in 
1985 will result in savings of $2,000,000,000 to the taxpayers of the 
United States as a result of lower interest costs to the Federal 
Government; 
Where£is an increase in savings by the people of the United States 
will help reduce the Federal deficit and alleviate the substantial 
dependence by the United States on foreign capital: Now, there-
fore, be it 
Resolved by the Senate and House of Representatives 
of the 
United States of America in Congress assembled, That— 
(1) 1986 is designated as "Save for the U.S.A. Year"; 
(2) the President, when next addressing the Congress on the 
State of the Union, is requested to initiate a nationwide cam-
paign, to be known as the "Buy Back America" campaign, for 
the purpose of encouraging the people of the United States to 
buy savings bonds and savings certificates of the United States 
in order to reduce borrowings from foreign sources; 
(3) the Secretary of the Treasury is requested to issue, under 
section 3105 of title 31, United States Code, savings bonds and 
savings certificates with such maturity dates, discount rates, 
and interest rates as will enhance the marketability of such 
bonds and certificates; and 
PUBLIC LAW 99-202—DEC. 23, 1985 
99 STAT. 1667 
(4) the Congress should actively support all United States 
savings bond programs by— 
(A) endorsing such programs and conducting a thorough 
campaign among congressional staff and other employees of 
the House of Representatives to inform such staff and 
employees of the benefits of such programs; and 
(B) informing all constituents of the benefits of such 
programs and urging all constituents to support such pro-
grams through the regular purchasing of United States 
savings bonds. 
Approved December 23, 1985. 
LEGISLATIVE HISTORY—H.J. Res. 436: 
CONGRESSIONAL RECORD, Vol. 131 (1985): 
Dec. 12, considered and passed House. 
Dec. 16, considered and passed Senate.
A bill to amend the Panama Canal Act of 1979 with respect to the payment of interest on the investment of the United States.
PL 99-195 (H.R.664), enacted 12/23/1985

PUBLIC LAW 99-195—DEC. 23, 1985 
99 STAT. 1349 
Public Law 99-195 
99th Congress 
An Act 
To amend the Panama Canal Act of 1979 with respect to the payment of interest on 
Dec. 23, 1985 
the investment of the United States. 
[H.R. 664] 
Be it enacted by the Senate and House of Representatives of the 
United States of America in Congress assembled. That (a) section 
1302(b) of the Panama Canal Act of 1979 (22 U.S.C. 3712(b)) is 
amended by inserting immediately before the period at the end 
thereof the following: "; except that the part of the tolls and other 
receipts that covers interest on the investment of the United States 
in the Panama Canal pursuant to section 1602 and 1603 of this Act 22 use 3792; 
shall be deposited into the Treasury as miscellaneous receipts". ^'^^^ 
(b) Section 1603(b)(2)(A) of the Panama Canal Act of 1979 (22 
U.S.C. 3793(bX2)(A)) is amended by striking out "Treasury" and 
inserting in lieu thereof "Panama Canal Commission Fund". 
SEC. 2. The amendments made by this Act shall apply only to tolls 22 use 3712 
and other receipts of the Commission deposited in the Treasury on "ot^ 
or after the date of the enactment of this Act. 
Approved December 23, 1985. 
LEGISLATIVE HISTORY—H.R. 664: 
HOUSE REPORT No. 99-53 (Comm. on Merchant Marine and Fisheries). 
SENATE REPORT No. 99-205 (Comm. on Armed Services). 
CONGRESSIONAL RECORD, Vol. 131 (1985): 
May 6, considered and passed House. 
Dec. 11, considered and passed Senate.
A bill to convert the temporary authority to allow Federal employees to work on a flexible or compressed schedule under title 5, United States Code, into permanent authority.
PL 99-196 (H.R.1534), enacted 12/23/1985

99 STAT. 1350 
PUBLIC LAW 99-196—DEC. 23, 1985 
Public Law 99-196 
99th Congress 
An Act 
Dec. 23, 1985 
To convert the temporary authority to allow Federal employees to work on a flexible 
[H.R. 1534] 
or compressed schedule under title 5, United States Code, into permanent 
authority. 
Be it enacted by the Senate and House of Representatives of the 
5 use 6101 note. United States of America in Congress assembled, That section 5 of 
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the Federal Employees Flexible and Compressed Work Schedules 
Act of 1982 (Public Law 97-221; 96 Stat. 234) is repealed. 
Approved December 23, 1985. 
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LEGISLATIVE HISTORY—H.R. 1534: 
HOUSE REPORT No. 99-82 (Comm. on Post Office and Civil Service). 
CONGRESSIONAL RECORD, Vol. 131 (1985): 
May 20, considered and passed House. 
Dec. 11, considered and passed Senate.
A bill relating to the authorization of appropriations for certain components of the National Wildlife Refuge System.
PL 99-191 (H.R.1789), enacted 12/19/1985

PUBLIC LAW 99-191—DEC. 19, 1985 
99 STAT. 1327 
Public Law 99-191 
99th Congress 
An Act 
Relating to the authorization of appropriations for certain components of the 
Dec. 19, 1985 
National Wildlife Refuge System. 
[H.R. 1789] 
Be it enacted by the Senate and House of Representatives of the 
United States of 
America in Congress assembled, 
SECTION 1. BON SECOUR NATIONAL WILDLIFE REFUGE. 
Section 5(1) of the Act entitled "An Act to establish the Bon 
Secour National Wildlife Refuge", approved June 9, 1980 (Public 
Law 96-267, 94 Stat. 484) is amended to read as follows: 
"(1) $15,300,000 for the period beginnmg October 1, 1985, for 
the acquisition of the refuge; £uid". 
SEC. 2. TENSAS RIVER NATIONAL WILDLIFE REFUGE. 
Section 5 of the Act entitled "An Act to establish the Tensas River 
National Wildlife Refuge", approved June 28, 1980 (Public Law 
96-285, 94 Stat. 597) is amended to read as follows: 
"SEC. 5. For purposes of carrying out this Act, there are au-
thorized to be appropriated— 
"(1) beginning October 1, 1985, not to exceed $10,000,000 to 
the Department of the Interior; and 
"(2) beginning October 1, 1980, not to exceed $40,000,000 to 
the Department of the Army. 
These sums are to remain available until expended.". 
SEC. 3. BOGUE CHITTO NATIONAL WILDLIFE REFUGE. 
Section 5 of the Act entitled "An Act to establish the Bogue Chitto 
National Wildlife Refuge", approved June 28, 1980 (Public Law 
96-288,94 Stat. 604) is amended— 
(1) by striking out "beginning October 1,1980"; 
(2) by amending subsection (a) to read as follows: 
"(a) beginning October 1,1985, $10,000,000 for the acquisition 
of lands and interests therein, to remain available until 
expended; and"; and 
(3) by amending subsection (b) to read £is follows: 
"(b) $1,000,000 for construction of the refuge headquarters 
and boat launching facilities and the accomplishment of bound-
ary surveys, to remain available until expended.". 
99 STAT. 1328 
PUBLIC LAW 99-191—DEC. 19, 1985 
SEC. 4. TINICUM NATIONAL ENVIRONMENTAL CENTER 
Section 1 of the Act entitled "An Act to provide for additional 
authorization of appropriations for the Tinicum National Environ-
mental Center", approved July 25,1980 (Public Law 96-315, 94 Stat. 
957) is amended by striking out "September 30, 1985" and inserting 
in lieu thereof "expended". 
Approved December 19, 1985. 
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LEGISLATIVE HISTORY—HR. 1789 (S. 1354): 
HOUSE REPORT No. 99-100 (Comm. on Merchant Marine and Fisheries). 
CONGRESSIONAL RECORD, Vol. 131 (1985): 
July 29, considered and passed House. 
Dec. 5, considered and passed Senate.
A bill to designate the pedestrian walkway crossing the Potomac River at Harpers Ferry National Historic Park as the "Goodloe E. Byron Memorial Pedestrian Walkway".
PL 99-192 (H.R.3735), enacted 12/19/1985

PUBLIC LAW 99-192—DEC. 19, 1985 
99 STAT. 1329 
Public Law 99-192 
99th Congress 
An Act 
To designate the pedestrian walkway crossing the Potomac River at Harpers Ferry 
National Historical Park as the "Goodloe E. Byron Memorial Pedestrian Walk-
way". 
Be it enacted by the Senate and House of Representatives of the 
United States of America in Congress assembled, That the pedestrian 
walkway located in Washington County in the State of Maryland, 
and Jefferson County in the State of West Virginia, which crosses 
the Potomac River at Harpers Ferry National Historical Park, and 
which is situated in part on the structure which is cantilevered onto 
the bridge owned by the Baltimore and Ohio Railroad Company 
(identified as the Bridge Numbered Zero of the Shenandoah Subdivi-
sion) and in part on the trestle of such bridge, shall hereafter be 
known and designated as the "Goodloe E. Byron Memorial Pedes-
trian Walkway". 
SEC. 2. Any reference in any law, map, regulation, document, 
record, or other paper of the United States to the pedestrian walk-
way referred to in the first section of this Act shall be deemed to be 
a reference to the "Goodloe E. Byron Memorial Pedestrian Walk-
way". 
Approved December 19, 1985. 
Dec. 19, 1985 
[H.R. 3735] 
Maryland. 
West Virginia. 
Public buildings 
and grounds. 
Bridges. 
LEGISLATIVE HISTORY—H.R. 3735: 
HOUSE REPORT! No. 99-412 (Comm. on Interior and Insular Affairs). 
CONGRESSIONAL RECORD, Vol. 131 (1985): 
Dec. 6, considered and passed House. 
Dec. 11, considered and passed Senate.