An Act to establish a National Commission on Reform of Federal Criminal-Laws
PL 89-801 (H.R.15766), enacted 11/08/1966

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the first and last time it appears in such section and inserting in lieu 
thereof "intercollegiate or interscholastic"; (C) by striking out the 
words "daily newspaper of general circulation prior to March 1" and 
inserting in lieu thereof "newspaper of general circulation prior to 
August 1"; (D) by redesignating paragraph (2) as paragraph (3); 
(E) by striking out the word "and" at the end of paragraph (1) and 
inserting in lieu thereof the word "or"; and (F) by adding after 
paragraph (1) the following new paragraph: 
" (2) in the case of an interscholastic football contest, such contest 
is between secondary schools, both of which are accredited or certified 
under the laws of the State or States in which they are situated and 
offer courses continuing through the twelfth grade of the standard 
school curriculum, or the equivalent, and". 
(c) The amendment made by subsection (a) shall apply to taxable 
years ending after the date of the enactment of this Act. 
Approved November 8, 1966. 
Public Law 89-801 
November 8, 1966 
A N 
A C T 
[H.R. 15766] 
ip(j establish a National Commission on Reform of Federal Criminal Laws. 
National Com-
mission on Reform 
of Federal Crim-
inal Laws. 
Establishment. 
Be it enacted hy the Senate and House of Representatives 
of the 
United States of America in Congress assembled, That the National 
Commission on Eeform 
of Federal Criminal Laws is hereby 
established. 
MEMBERSHIP OF COMMISSION 
SEC. 2. (a) The Commission shall be composed of— 
(1) three Members of the Senate appointed by the President of 
the Senate, 
(2) three Members of the House of Representatives appointed 
by the Speaker of the House of Representatives, 
(3) three members appointed by the President of the United 
States, one of whom he shall designate as Chairman, 
(4) one United States circuit judge and two United States dis-
trict judges appointed by the Chief Justice of the United States. 
(b) At no time shall more than two of the members appointed under 
paragraph (1), paragraph (2), or paragraph (3) be persons who are 
members of the same political party. 
(c) Any vacancy in the Commission shall not affect its powers but 
shall be filled in the same manner in which the original appointment 
was made, and subject to the same limitations with respect to party 
affiliations as the original appointment was made. 
(d) Seven members shall constitute a quorum, but a lesser number 
may conduct hearings. 
DUTIES o r T H E COMMISSION 
SEC. 3. The Commission shall make a full and complete review and 
study of the statutory and case law of the United States which consti-
tutes the federal system of criminal justice for the purpose of formu-
lating and recommending to the Congress legislation which would 
improve the federal system of criminal justice. It shall be the further 
duty of the Commission to make recommendations for revision and 
recodification of the criminal laws of the United States, including the 
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repeal of unnecessary or undesirable statutes and such changes in the 
penalty structure as the Commission may feel will better serve the ends 
of justice. 
COMPENSATION OF MEMBERS OF T H E 
COMMISSION 
SEC. 4. (a) A member of the Commission who is a Member of 
Congress, in the executive branch of the Government, or a judge shall 
serve without additional compensation, but shall be reimbursed for 
travel, subsistence, and other necessary expenses incurred in the per-
formance of duties vested in the Commission. 
(b) A member of the Commission from private life shall receive 
$75 per diem when engaged in the actual performance of duties vested 
in the Commission, plus reimbursement for travel, subsistence, and 
other necessary expenses incurred in the performance of such duties. 
T H E D I R E C T O R AND STAFF 
SEC. 5. (a) The Director of the Commission shall be appointed by 
the Commission without regard to the civil service laws and Classifi-
cation Act of 1949, as amended, and his compensation shall be fixed 63 stat. 954. 
by the Commission without regard to the Classification Act of 1949, note. 
as amended. 
(b) The Director shall serve as the Commission's reporter, and, sub-
ject to the direction of the Commission, shall supervise the activities 
of persons employed under the Commission, the preparation of reports, 
and shall perform such other duties as may be assigned him within 
the scoj>e of the functions of the Commission. 
(c) Within the limits of funds appropriated for such purpose, indi-
viduals may be employed by tlie Commission for service with the Com-
mission staff without regard to civil service laws and the Classification 
Act of 1949. 
(d) The Chairman of the Commission is authorized to procure 
services to the same extent as is authorized fOr departments by section 
15 of the Act of August 2, 1946 (5 U.S.C. 55a), at rates not to exceed 
^o stat. 810. 
$75 per diem for individuals. 
ESTABLISHMENT OF T H E ADVISORY COMMITTEE 
SEC. 6. (a) There is hereby established a committee of fifteen mem-
bers to be known as the Advisory Committee on Reform of Federal 
Criminal Laws (hereinafter referred to as the "Advisory Committee"), 
to advise and consult with the Commission. The Advisory Committee 
shall be appointed by the Commission and shall include lawyers. 
United States attorneys, and other persons competent to provide ad-
vice for the Commission. 
(b) Members of the Advisory Committee shall not be deemed to 
be officers or employees of the United States by virtue of such service 
and shall receive no compensation, but shall be reimbursed for travel, 
subsistence, and other necessary expenses incurred by them by virtue of 
such service to the Commission. 
GOVERNMENT AGENCY COOPERATION 
SEC. 7. The Commission is authorized to request from any depart-
ment, agency, or independent instrumentality of the Government any 
information and assistance it deems necessary to carry out its func-
tions under this Act; and each such department, agency, and instru-
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mentality is authorized to cooperate with the Commission and, to the 
extent permitted by law, to furnish such information and assistance 
to the Commission upon request made by the Chairman or any other 
member when acting as Chairman. 
REPORT OF THE COMMISSION; TERMINATION 
SEC. 8. The Commission shall submit interim reports to the Presi-
dent and the Congress at such times as the Commission may deem 
appropriate, and in any event within two years after the date of this 
Act, and shall submit its final report within three years after the date 
of this Act. 
The Commission shall cease to exist sixty days after the 
date of the submission of its final report. 
ADMINISTRATIVE SERVICES 
SEC. 9. The General Services Administration shall provide admin-
istrative services for the Commission on a reimbursable basis. 
AUTHORIZATION OF APPROPRIATIONS 
SEC. 10. There are hereby authorized to be appropriated, out of any 
money in the Treasury not otherwise appropriated, such amounts, not 
to exceed a total of $500,000, as may be necessary to carry out the pro-
visions of this Act. 
Approved November 8, 1966. 
November 9, 1966 
[S.3887] 
Persons from 
countries assist-
ing U.S. in Viet-
nam. 
Eligibility to 
attend U.S. serv-
ice academies. 
Expiration date. 
Public Law 89-802 
AN ACT 
To amend title 10, United States Code, to permit persons from countries friendly 
to the United States to receive instruction at the United States Military Acad-
emy, the United States Naval Academy, and the United States Air Force 
Academy, and for other purposes. 
Be it enacted hy the Senate and House of Representatives 
of the 
United States of America in Congress assembled^ 
(a) Notwithstanding any other provision of law, upon designation 
by the President, the Secretary of the Army, the Secretary of the Navy, 
and the Secretary of the Air Force, respectively, may permit persons 
from foreign countries to receive instruction at the Military Academy, 
the Naval Academy, and the Air Force Academy. 
(b) A person may not be admitted to an Academy for instruction 
under this Act unless his country at the time of his admission is assist-
ing the United States in Vietnam by the provision of manpower,or 
bases. 
(c) Not more than four persons may receive instruction under this 
Act at any one Academy at any one time. 
(d) No person may be admitted to an Academy under this Act 
after October 1. 1970. 
(e) A person receiving instruction under this Act is entitled to the 
pay, allowances, and emoluments of a cadet or midshipman appointed 
from the United States and from the same appropriations. 
(f) Except as the Secretary determines, a person receiving instruc-
tion under this Act is subject to the same regulations governing admis-
sion, attendance, discipline, resignation, discharge, dismissal and 
graduation as a cadet or midshipman appointed from the United