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Drug and Household Substance Mailing Act of 1990
PL 101-493 (H.R.5209), enacted 10/31/1990

104 STAT. 1184 
PUBLIC LAW 101-493—OCT. 31, 1990 
Public Law 101-493 
101st Congress 
Oct. 31, 1990 
[H.R. 5209] 
Drug and 
Household 
Substance 
Mailing Act of 
1990. 
39 u s e 3001 
note. 
Regulations. 
39 u s e 3001 
note. 
An Act 
To amend title 39, United States eode, to make nonmailable any unsolicited sample 
of a drug or other hfizardous household substance which does not meet child-
resistant packaging requirements, 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. SHORT TITLE. 
This Act may be cited as the "Drug and Household Substance 
Mailing Act of 1990". 
SEC. 2. MEASURES TO PREVENT INDIVIDUALS FROM BEING INVOLUN-
TARILY EXPOSED TO POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS SUBSTANCES 
RECEIVED THROUGH THE MAILS. 
Section 3001 of title 39, United States Code, is amended by 
redesignating subsections (f) and (g) as subsections (h) and (i), respec-
tively, and by inserting after subsection (e) the following: 
"(f) Any matter which is unsolicited by the addressee, which 
contains a 'household substance' (as defined by section 2 of the 
Poison Prevention Packaging Act of 1970), and which does not 
comply with the requirements for special child-resistant packaging 
established for that substance by the Consumer Product Safety 
Commission, is nonmailable matter, shall not be carried or delivered 
by mail, and shall be disposed of as the Postal Service directs. 
"(g)(1) Matter otherwise legally acceptable in the mails which 
contains or includes a fragrance advertising sample is nonmailable 
matter, shall not be carried or delivered by mail, and shall be 
disposed of as the Postal Service directs, unless the sample is sealed, 
wrapped, treated, or otherwise prepared in a manner reasonably 
designed to prevent individuals from being unknowingly or involun-
tarily exposed to the sample. 
"(2) The Postal Service shall by regulation establish the standards 
or requirements which a fragrance advertising sample must satisfy 
in order for the mail matter involved not to be considered non-
mailable under this subsection.". 
SEC. 3. EFFECTIVE DATE. 
The amendments made by this Act shall take effect 180 days after 
the date of enactment of this Act, and shall apply with respect to 
any matter mailed on or after that effective date. 
Approved October 31, 1990. 
LEGISLATIVE HISTORY—H.R. 5209: 
HOUSE REPORTS: No. 101-758 (Comm. on Post Office and Civil Service). 
CONGRESSIONAL RECORD, Vol. 136 (1990): 
Oct. 1, considered and passed House. 
Oct. 16, considered and passed Senate.
A joint resolution designating November 11 through November 17, 1990, as "National Women Veterans Recognition Week".
PL 101-490 (S.J.Res.307), enacted 10/31/1990

104 STAT. 1180 
PUBLIC LAW 101-490—OCT. 31, 1990 
Public Law 101-490 
101st Congress 
Joint Resolution 
Oct. 31, 1990 
Designating November 11 through November 17, 1990, as "National Women Veter-
[S.J. Res. 307] 
ans Recognition Week". 
Whereas there are more than 1,200,000 women veterans in the 
Nation, representing 4.2 percent of the total veteran population; 
Whereas the number of women serving in the Armed Forces and the 
number of women veterans continue to increase; 
Whereas women veterans have contributed greatly to the security of 
the Nation through honorable military service, which often in-
volved great hardship and danger; 
Whereas the contributions and sacrifices of women veterans on 
behalf of the Nation deserve greater public recognition and appre-
ciation; 
Whereas the special needs of women veterans, especially in the 
areas of health care, have often been overlooked or inadequately 
addressed by the Federal Government; 
Whereas the lack of attention to the special needs of women veter-
ans has discouraged or prevented many women veterans from 
taking full advantage of the benefits and services to which they 
are entitled; 
Whereas women are performing a wider range of tasks in the 
Armed Forces of the Nation, as demonstrated recently by the 
activities of women in the military action in Panama; and 
Whereas designating a week to recognize women veterans in 
November 1990 will help to promote important gains made by 
women veterans: Now, therefore, be it 
Resolved by the Senate and House of Representatives 
of the 
United States of America in Congress assembled, That Novem-
ber 11 through November 17, 1990, is designated as "National 
Women Veterans Recognition Week", and the President is au-
thorized and requested to issue a proclamation calling upon the 
people of the United States to observe the week with appropriate 
ceremonies and activities. 
Approved October 31, 1990. 
LEGISLATIVE HISTORY—S.J. Res. 307: 
CONGRESSIONAL RECORD, Vol. 136 (1990): 
Sept. 28, considered and passed Senate. 
Oct. 16, considered and passed House.
A bill to designate the planned Department of Veterans Affairs Medical Center in Honolulu, Hawaii, as the "Spark M. Matsunaga Department of Veterans Affairs Medical Center".
PL 101-487 (S.3032), enacted 10/31/1990

PUBLIC LAW 101-487—OCT. 31, 1990 
104 STAT. 1177 
Public Law 101-487 
101st Congress 
An Act 
To designate the planned Department of Veterans Affairs Medical Center in 
Q ^ n^ JQQQ 
Honolulu, Hawaii, as the "Spark M. Matsunaga Department of Veterans Affairs 
' 
Medical Center". 
t^. 3032] 
Be it enacted by the Senate and House of Representatives of the 
United States of America in Congress assembled, 
SECTION 1. THE SPARK M. MATSUNAGA DEPARTMENT OF VETERANS AF-
FAIRS MEDICAL CENTER. 
The medical center planned to be constructed in Honolulu, 
Hawaii, by the Department of Veterans Affairs shall be known and 
designated as the "Spark M. Matsunaga Department of Veterans 
Affairs Medical Center" in honor of the late United States Senator 
from the State of Hawaii, Spark M. Matsunaga. 
Approved October 31, 1990. 
LEGISLATIVE HISTORY—S. 3032: 
CONGRESSIONAL RECORD, Vol. 136 (1990): 
Oct. 17, considered and passed Senate. 
Oct. 20, considered and passed House.
A joint resolution to designate June 3 through 9, 1990, as "Week of the National Observance of the 50th Anniversary of World War II".
PL 101-491 (S.J.Res.324), enacted 10/31/1990

PUBLIC LAW 101-491—OCT. 31, 1990 
104 STAT. 1181 
Public Law 101-491 
101st Congress 
Joint Resolution 
Designating June 2 through 8, 1991, as a "Week for the National Observance of the 
Oct. 31, 1990 
50th Anniversary of World War H". 
[S.J. Res. 324] 
Whereas the brave men and women of the United States of America 
made tremendous sacrifices during World War II to save the 
world from tyranny and aggression; 
Whereas the winds of freedom and democracy sweeping the globe 
today spring from the principles for which over 400,000 Americans 
gave their lives in World War II; 
Whereas World War II £uid the events that led up to that war must 
be understood in order that we may better understand our own 
times, and more fully appreciate the reasons why eternal vigi-
lance against any form of tyranny is so important; 
Whereas the World War II era, as reflected in its family life, 
industry, and entertainment, was a unique period in American 
history, and epitomized our Nation's philosophy of hard work, 
courage, and tenacity in the face of adversity; 
Whereas, between 1990 and 1995, over 9,000,000 American veterans 
of World War 11 will hold reunions and conferences and otherwise 
commemorate the 50th anniversaries of various events relating to 
World War II; and 
Whereas June 4, 1990, marks the anniversary of the Battle of 
Midway and June 6, 1990, marks the anniversary of the D-Day 
battle: Now, therefore, be it 
Resolved by the Senate and House of Representatives of the 
United States of America in Congress assembled. That June 2 
through June 8, 1991, is designated as a "Week for the National 
Observance of the 50th Anniversary of World War II", and the 
President is authorized and requested to issue a proclamation call-
ing upon the people of the United States to observe the week with 
appropriate activities and ceremonies. 
Approved October 31, 1990. 
LEGISLATIVE HISTORY—S.J. Res. 324: 
CONGRESSIONAL RECORD, Vol. 136 (1990): 
June 28, considered and passed Senate. 
Oct. 16, considered and passed House, amended. 
Oct. 19, Senate concurred in House amendments.
A bill to designate the Department of Veterans Affairs Medical Center in Charleston, South Carolina, as the "Ralph H. Johnson Department of Veterans Affairs Medical Center".
PL 101-488 (S.3216), enacted 10/31/1990

104 STAT. 1178 
PUBLIC LAW 101-488—OCT. 31, 1990 
Public Law 101-488 
101st Congress 
An Act 
Oct. 31, 1990 
To designate the Department of Veterans Affairs Medical Center in Charleston, 
rg 32161 
South Carolina, as the "Ralph H. Johnson Department of Veterans Affairs Medical 
Center". 
Be it enacted by the Senate and House of Representatives of the 
United States of America in Congress assembled, That the Depart-
ment of Veterans Affairs Medical Center located in Charleston, 
South Carolina, after the date of enactment of this Act shall be 
known and designated as the "Ralph H. Johnson Department of 
Veterans Affairs Medical Center". Any reference to such medical 
center in any law, regulation, map, document, record, or other paper 
of the United States shall be considered to be a reference to the 
Ralph H. Johnson Department of Veterans Affairs Medical Center. 
Approved October 31, 1990. 
LEGISLATIVE HISTORY—S. 3216: 
CONGRESSIONAL RECORD, Vol. 136 (1990): 
Oct. 17, considered and passed Senate. 
Oct. 20, considered and passed House.
American University Incorporation Amendments Act of 1990
PL 101-480 (H.R.5749), enacted 10/31/1990

104 STAT. 1160 
PUBLIC LAW 101-480—OCT. 31, 1990 
Public Law 101-480 
101st Congress 
An Act 
Oct. 31.1990 
[H.R. 5749] 
American 
University 
Incorporation 
Amendments 
Act of 1990. 
27 Stat. 476. 
27 Stat. 476. 
To amend the Act entitled "An Act to incorporate the American University", 
approved February 24, 1893, to clarify the relationship between the Board of 
Trustees of the American University and the General Board of Higher Education 
and Ministry of the United Methodist Church. 
Be it enacted by the Senate and House of Representatives of the 
United States of America in Congress assembled, 
SECTION 1. SHORT TITLE. 
This Act may be cited as the "American University Incorporation 
Amendments Act of 1990". 
SEC. 2. CLARIFICATION OF RELATIONSHIP BETWEEN BOARD OF TRUST-
EES AND UNITED METHODIST CHURCH. 
(a) IN GENERAL.—The Act entitled "An Act to incorporate the 
American University", approved February 24, 1893, is amended— 
(1) in section 1, by striking "three-fifths of whom shall at all 
times be members of the Methodist Church" and inserting 
"including individuals who are members of the United Meth-
odist Church, including (subject to their acceptance) the Bishop 
of the Washington Episcopal Area and the Greneral Secretary of 
the General Board of Higher Education and Ministry of the 
United Methodist Church,"; and 
(2) in section 2— 
(A) in subsection (aX2), by striking "and subject to the 
terms and provisions of the Discipline of the Methodist 
Church;" and inserting a semicolon, 
(B) by striking "the Methodist Church" each place it 
appears and inserting "the United Methodist Church", and 
49-139 O - 90 (480) 
PUBLIC LAW 101-480—OCT. 31, 1990 
104 STAT. 1161 
(C) by striking "Board of Education" each place it ap-
pears and inserting "General Board of Higher Education 
and Ministry", 
(b) EFFECTIVE DATE.—The amendments made by subsection (a) 
shall take effect December 31,1990. 
Approved October 31, 1990. 
LEGISLATIVE HISTORY—H.R. 5749: 
HOUSE REPORTS: No. 101-805 (Comm. on the District of Columbia). 
CONGRESSIONAL RECORD, Vol. 136 (1990): 
Oct. 15, considered and passed House. 
Oct. 17, considered and passed Senate.
Designating April 16, 1990, as "National Sarcoidosis Awareness Day".
PL 101-481 (H.J.Res.519), enacted 10/31/1990

104 STAT. 1162 
PUBLIC LAW 101-481—OCT. 31, 1990 
Public Law 101-481 
101st Congress 
Joint Resolution 
Oct. 31, 1990 
[H.J. Res. 519] 
Designating August 29, 1990, as "National Sarcoidosis Awareness Day". 
Whereas sarcoidosis is a systemic disease of unknown causes that 
can affect any part of the body; 
Whereas sarcoidosis affects between 20 and 50 individuals in the 
United States in 100,000; 
Whereas most victims of the disease range in age between 20 and 40 
years, with blacks being affected at least 10 times more often than 
other ethnic groups in the United States; 
Whereas between 10 to 20 percent of individuals stricken with 
sarcoidosis eventually develop serious disabling conditions caused 
by damage to vital organs, such as lungs, heart, and central 
nervous system; 
Whereas sarcoidosis is an enigma in the realm of medicine and 
disease requires extensive and ongoing study and research in an 
effort to develop an effective treatment and eventually a cure; 
Whereas individuals with sarcoidosis and family members across 
the United States are seeking treatment and support services to 
Eissist in controlling the effects of the disease; 
Whereas grassroot support groups and nonprofit organizations are 
forming across the United States to encourage public awareness of 
the mysterious and debilitating disease; 
Whereas the Federal Government has a responsibility to lead a 
nationwide effort to find a cure for the disabling disease; and 
Whereas the Federal Government should make research into the 
causes of the life-threatening ailment a greater priority and pro-
vide the public with more information about potential treatments 
for individuals with sarcoidosis: Now, therefore, be it 
Resolved by the Senate and House of Representatives 
of the 
United States of America in Congress assembled. That August 29, 
1990, is designated as "National Sarcoidosis Awareness Day", and 
the President is authorized and requested to issue a proclamation 
calling upon the people of the United States to observe the week 
with appropriate ceremonies and activities. 
Approved October 31, 1990. 
LEGISLATIVE HISTORY—H.J. Res. 519: 
CONGRESSIONAL RECORD, Vol. 136 (1990): 
Aug. 3, considered and passed House. 
Oct. 16, considered and passed Senate. 
49-1.S9 O - 90 (481)
Committing to the private sector the responsibility for support of the Civic Achievement Award Program in Honor of the Office of Speaker of the House of Representatives, and for other purposes.
PL 101-483 (H.J.Res.587), enacted 10/31/1990

PUBLIC LAW 101-483—OCT. 31, 1990 
104 STAT. 1165 
Public Law 101-483 
101st Congress 
i 
Joint Resolution 
Committing to the private sector the responsibility for support of the Civic Achieve-
ment Award Program in Honor of the Office of Speaker of the House of Represent- 
Oct. 61, H)ao— 
atives, and for other purposes. 
[H.J. Res. 587] 
Whereas the continuing strength and vitaHty of American demo-
cratic traditions depend on the civic awareness of future genera-
tions; 
Whereas numerous studies have documented the need to improve 
the level of civic literacy of American young people; 
Whereas students in the fifth grade through the eighth grade are at 
a critical stage for development of values, character, and atti-
tudes; 
Whereas Congress established the Civic Achievement Award Pro-
gram in Honor of the Office of Speaker of the House of Represent-
atives in 1987 to assist in providing such students with a meaning-
ful and relevant supplement to the social studies curriculum; 
Whereas the Program has helped students to meister knowledge of 
American history, geography, government, economics, culture, 
and current events, and to develop library, research and critical 
thinking skills; 
Whereas participating students have volunteered hundreds of thou-
sands of hours in civic action and community service activities 
since the inception of the program; 
Whereas the Close Up Foundation and the National Association of 
Elementary School Principals are to be commended for the devel-
opment and conduct of the Program and for generating private 
sector support; 
Whereas private sector support for the Program has enabled partici-
pation to grow from 60,000 students to more than 400,000 students 
for the current academic year and will ensure the continued 
success and expansion of the Program in 1991 and beyond; and 
Whereas private sector support will enable continuing and broaden-
ing participation in the Program without continued assistance 
from the Congress: Now, therefore, be it 
104 STAT. 1166 
PUBLIC LAW 101-483—OCT. 31, 1990 
Resolved by the Senate and House of Representatives of the 
United States of America in Congress assembled. That the Joint 
Resolution entitled "Joint resolution providing support for the Civic 
Achievement Award Program in Honor of the Office of Speaker of 
the House of Representatives", approved November 9,1987 (2 U.S.C. 
1001 et seq.), is repealed. 
Approved October 31, 1990. 
LEGISLATIVE HISTORY—H.J. Res. 587: 
CONGRESSIONAL RECORD, Vol. 136 (1990): 
Oct. 15, considered and passed House. 
Oct. 19, considered and passed Senate.
A bill to amend the Act incorporating the American Legion as to redefine eligibility for membership therein.
PL 101-478 (S.3091), enacted 10/30/1990

PUBLIC LAW 101-478—OCT. 30, 1990 
104 STAT. 1157 
Public Law 101-478 
101st Congress 
An Act 
To amend the Act incorporating the American Legion so as to redefine eligibility for 
Oct. 30, 1990 
membership therein. 
[S. 3091] 
Be it enacted by the Senate and House of Representatives of the 
United States of America in Congress assembled. That section 5 of 
the Act entitled "An Act to incorporate The American Legion", 
approved September 16, 1919 (41 Stat. 285; 36 U.S.C. 45), is hereby 
amended to read as follows: 
"SEC. 5. No person shall be a member of this corporation unless he 
has served in the naval or military services of the United States at 
some time during any of the following periods; April 6, 1917, to 
November 11, 1918; December 7, 1941, to December 31, 1946; 
June 25, 1950, to January 31, 1955; December 22, 1961, to May 7, 
1975; August 24, 1982, to July 31, 1984; December 20, 1989, to 
January 31, 1990; all dates inclusive, or who, being a citizen of the 
United States at the time of entry therein, served in the military or 
naval service of any governments associated with the United States 
during said wars or hostilities: Provided, however, That such person 
shall have an honorable discharge or separation from such service 
or continues to serve honorably after any of the aforesaid terminal 
dates.". 
Approved October 30, 1990. 
LEGISLATIVE HISTORY—S. 3091 (H.R. 5652): 
HOUSE REPORTS: No. 101-866 accompanying H.R. 5652 (Comm. on the Judiciary). 
CONGRESSIONAL RECORD, Vol. 136 (1990): 
Sept. 28, considered and passed Senate. 
Oct. 15, H.R. 5652 eind S. 3091 considered and passed House.
A joint resolution to designate November 6, 1990, as "National Philanthropy Day".
PL 101-489 (S.J.Res.293), enacted 10/31/1990

PUBLIC LAW 101-489—OCT. 31, 1990 
104 STAT. 1179 
Public Law 101-489 
101st Congress 
Joint Resolution 
To designate November 16, 1990, as "National Philanthropy Day". 
Whereas there are more than 800,000 nonprofit philanthropic 
organizations in the United States; 
Whereas such organizations employ more than 10,000,000 persons, 
including approximately 4,500,000 volunteers; 
Whereas the people of the United States contributed approximately 
$104,000,000,000 in 1988 to support such organizations; 
Whereas philanthropic organizations are responsible for enhancing 
the quality of life of people throughout this Nation and the world; 
Whereas the people of this Nation owe a great debt to the schools, 
churches, museums, art and music centers, youth groups, hos-
pitals, research institutions, community service institutions, and 
organizations that aid and comfort the disadvantaged, sick, and 
elderly; and 
Whereas the people of the United States should demonstrate grati-
tude and support for philanthropic organizations and for the 
efforts, skills, and resources of the people who carry out the 
missions of such organizations: Now, therefore, be it 
Resolved by the Senate and House of Representatives 
of the 
United States of America in Congress assembled. That Novem-
ber 16, 1990, is designated as "National Philanthropy Day", and the 
President is authorized and requested to issue a proclamation call-
ing upon the people of the United States to observe that day with 
appropriate ceremonies and activities. 
Approved October 31, 1990. 
LEGISLATIVE HISTORY—S.J. Res. 293: 
CONGRESSIONAL RECORD, Vol. 136 (1990): 
Sept. 28, considered and passed Senate. 
Oct. 16, considered and passed House. 
Oct. 31, 1990 
[S.J. Res. 293]
To amend section 28(w) of the Mineral Leasing Act, and for other purposes.
PL 101-475 (H.R.5579), enacted 10/30/1990

104 STAT. 1102 
PUBLIC LAW 101-475—OCT. 30, 1990 
Public Law 101-475 
101st Congress 
An Act 
Oct. 30,1990 
fo amend section 28(w) of the Bfineral Leasing Act, and for other purposes. 
[H.R. 5579] 
Be it enacted by the Senate and House of Representatives of the 
United States of 
America in Congress assembled, 
SECTION 1. REPEAL OF WAITING PERIOD. 
(a) Section 28(wXl) of the Mineral Leasing Act (30 U.S.C. 185(wXl)) 
is amended by striking "House and Senate Committees on Interior 
and Insular Affairs" and inserting in lieu thereof "Committee on 
Interior and Insular Affairs of the United States House of Rep-
resentatives and the Committee on Energy and Natural Resources 
of the United States Senate". 
(b) Section 28(wX2) of the Mineral Leasing Act (30 U.S.C. 185(wX2)) 
is amended to read as follows: 
"(2) The Secretary or agency head shall promptly notify the 
Committee on Interior and Insular Affairs of the United States 
House of Representatives and the Committee on Energy and Natu-
ral Resources of the United States Senate upon receipt of an applica-
tion for a right-of-way for a pipeline twenty-four inches or more in 
diameter, and no right-of-way for such a pipeline shall be granted 
until a notice of intention to grant the right-of-way, together with 
the Secretary's or agency head's detailed findings as to the terms 
and conditions he proposes to impose, has been submitted to such 
committees.". 
Approved October 30, 1990. 
LEGISLATIVE HISTORY—H.R. 5579 (S. 3017): 
HOUSE REPORTS: No. 101-833 (Comm. on Interior and Insular Affairs). 
SENATE REPORTS: No. 101-471 accompanying S. 3017 (Comm. on Energy and 
Natural Resources). 
CONGRESSIONAL RECORD, Vol. 136 (1990): 
Oct. 10, considered and passed House. 
Oct. 15, considered and passed Senate. 
49-139 O - 90 (475)
A joint resolution to designate March 30, 1991, as "National Doctors Day".
PL 101-473 (S.J.Res.366), enacted 10/30/1990

104 STAT. 1096 
PUBLIC LAW 101-473—OCT. 30, 1990 
Public Law 101-473 
101st Congress 
Joint Resolution 
Oct. 30, 1990 
rSJ Res 3661 
'"*' designate March 30,1991, as "National Doctors Day . 
Whereas society owes a debt of gratitude to physicians for the 
contributions of physicians in enlarging the reservoir of scientific 
knowledge, increasing the number of scientific tools, and expand-
ing the ability of health professionals to use the knowledge and 
tools effectively in the never-ending fight against disease; and 
Whereas society owes a debt of gratitude to physicians for the 
sympathy and compassion of physicians in ministering to the sick 
and in alleviating human suffering: Now, therefore, be it 
Resolved by the Senate and House of Representatives of the 
United States of America in Congress assembled, That— 
(1) M£u*ch 30, 1991, is designated as "National Doctors Day"; 
and 
(2) the President is authorized and requested to issue a 
proclamation calling on the people of the United States to 
observe the day with appropriate programs, ceremonies, and 
activities. 
Approved October 30, 1990. 
LEGISLATIVE HISTORY—S.J. Res. 366: 
CONGRESSIONAL RECORD, Vol. 136 (1990): 
Sept. 28, considered and passed Senate. 
Oct. 16, considered and passed House. 
49-139 O - 90 (473)