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A joint resolution to designate the week of December 1, 1985 through December 7, 1985, as "National Home Care Week".
PL 99-165 (S.J.Res.139), enacted 12/03/1985

99 STAT. 940 
PUBLIC LAW 99-165—DEC. 3, 1985 
Public Law 99-165 
99th Congress 
Joint Resolution 
Dec. 3, 1985 
To designate the week of December 1, 1985, through December 7, 1985, as "National 
[S.J. Res. 139] 
Home Care Week". 
Whereas organized home health care services to the elderly and 
disabled have existed in this country since the last quarter of the 
eighteenth century; 
Whereas home health care, including skilled nursing services, phys-
ical therapy, speech therapy, social services, occupational therapy, 
health counseling and education, and homemaker-home health 
aide services, is recognized as an effective and economical alter-
native to unnecessary institutionalization; 
Whereas caring for the ill and disabled in their homes places 
emphasis on the dignity and independence of the individual 
receiving such services; 
Whereas the Federal Government has supported home health serv-
ices since the enactment of the medicare program, with the 
number of home health agencies providing services increasing 
from less than five hundred to more than five thousand; and 
Whereas many private, public, and charitable organizations provide 
these and similar services to millions of patients each year 
preventing, postponing, and limiting the need for institutionaliza-
tion and enabling such patients to remain independent: Now, 
therefore, be it 
Resolved by the Senate and House of Representatives of the United 
States 
of America 
in Congress assemhled. That the week of 
December 1, 1985 through December 7, 1985, is designated as "Na-
tional Home Care Week", 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 programs, 
ceremonies, and activities. 
Approved December 3, 1985. 
LEGISLATIVE HISTORY—S.J. Res. 139: 
CONGRESSIONAL RECORD, Vol. 131 (1985): 
Sept. 13, considered and passed Senate. 
Nov. 21, considered and passed House.
A bill to extend temporarily the dairy price support program and certain food stamp program provisions, and for other purposes.
PL 99-157 (S.1851), enacted 11/15/1985

99 STAT. 818 
PUBLIC LAW 99-157—NOV. 15, 1985 
Public Law 99-157 
99th Congress 
An Act 
Nov. 15, 1985 
To extend temporarily the dairy price support program and certain food stamp 
[S. 1851] 
program provisions, and for other purposes. 
Be it enacted by the Senate and House of Representatives of the 
United States of America 
in Congress assembled. That section 
Ante, p. 488. 
201(d)(1)(B) of the Agricultural Act of 1949 (7 U.S.C. 1446(d)(1)(B)) is 
amended by striking out "November 15, 1985" and inserting in lieu 
thereof "December 13,1985". 
SEC. 2. The last sentence of section 17(b)(1) of the Food Stamp Act 
Ante, p. 488. 
of 1977 (7 U.S.C. 2026(b)(1)) is amended by striking out "November 
15,1985" and inserting in lieu thereof "December 13,1985". 
Effective date. 
SEC. 3. Effective for the period beginning November 16, 1985, and 
ending December 13, 1985, section 19(a)(1)(A) of the Food Stamp Act 
of 1977 (7 U.S.C. 2028(a)(lXA)) is amended by striking out "noncash". 
Cotton. 
SEC. 4. Section 343 of the Agricultural Adjustment Act of 1938 (7 
U.S.C. 1343) is amended by striking out the last sentence and 
inserting in lieu thereof the following: "Notwithstanding any other 
provision hereof, the referendum with respect to the national 
marketing quota for cotton for the marketing year beginning 
August 1, 1986, may be conducted not later than thirty-one days 
after adjournment sine die of the first session of the Ninety-ninth 
Congress.". 
Peanuts. 
SEC. 5. Section 358(b) of the Agricultural Adjustment Act of 1938 
(7 U.S.C. 1358(b)) is amended by adding at the end thereof the 
following new sentence: "Notwithstanding any other provision 
hereof, the referendum with respect to marketing quotas for the 
crops of peanuts produced in the 1986,1987, and 1988 calendar years 
may be conducted not later than thirty-one days after adjournment 
sine die of the first session of the Ninety-ninth Congress.". 
Tobacco. 
SEC. 6. (a) Section 106(f) of the Agricultural Act of 1949 (7 U.S.C. 
1445(f)) is amended by adding at the end thereof the following new 
paragraph: 
"(5) For the 1985 crop of Burley tobacco, notwithstanding 
paragraph (4) of this section, the support level shall be $1,488 
per pound.", 
(b) Section 106B(dX2) of the Agricultural Act of 1949 (7 U.S.C. 
1445-2(dX2)) is amended— 
PUBLIC LAW 99-157—NOV. 15, 1985 
99 STAT. 819 
(1) by inserting "(A)" after the paragraph designation; and 
(2) by adding at the end thereof the following new 
subparagraph: 
"(B) With respect to the 1985 crop of Burley tobacco, for 
the purposes of paragraph (1), the marketing assessment 
shall not be more than 4 cents per pound.". 
Approved November 15, 1985. 
LEGISLATIVE HISTORY—S. 1851: 
CONGRESSIONAL RECORD, Vol. 131 (1985): 
Nov. 13, considered and passed Senate. 
Nov. 14, considered and passed House.
A joint resolution making further continuing appropriations for the fiscal year 1986.
PL 99-154 (H.J.Res.441), enacted 11/14/1985

PUBLIC LAW 99-154—NOV. 14, 1985 
99 STAT. 813 
Public Law 99-154 
99th Congress 
Joint Resolution 
Making further continuing appropriations for the fiscal year 1986. 
Nov. 14, 1985 
[H.J. Res. 441] 
Resolved by the Senate and House of Representatives of the 
United States of America in Congress assembled. That section 
102(c) of the joint resolution of September 30, 1985 (PubUc Law 99-
103) is hereby amended by striking out "November 14, 1985" and Ante, p. 473. 
inserting in lieu thereof "December 12,1985". 
Approved November 14, 1985. 
LEGISLATIVE HISTORY—H.J. Res. 441: 
CONGRESSIONAL RECORD, Vol. 131 (1985): 
Nov. 12, considered and passed House. 
Nov. 13, considered and passed Senate.
A bill to temporarily increase the limit on the public debt and to restore the investments of the Social Security Trust Funds and other trust funds.
PL 99-155 (H.R.3721), enacted 11/14/1985

99 STAT. 814 
PUBLIC LAW 99-155—NOV. 14, 1985 
Public Law 99-155 
99th Congress 
An Act 
Nov. 14, 1985 
[H.R. 3721] 
Securities. 
31 u s e 3101 
note. 
Prohibition. 
26 u s e 5701 
note. 
26 u s e 1 note. 
45 u s e 360. 
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note. 
To temporarily increase the limit on the public debt and to restore the investments of 
the Social Security Trust Funds and other trust funds. 
Be it enacted by the Senate and House of Representatives of the 
United States of America in Congress assembled. 
SECTION 1. That, during the period beginning on the date of the 
enactment of this Act and ending on December 6, 1985, the public 
debt limit set forth in subsection (b) of section 3101 of title 31, 
United States Code, shall be temporarily increased by an amount 
determined by the Secretary of the Treasury as necessary to permit 
the United States to meet its obligations. The Secretary of the 
Treasury shall immediately upon enactment restore to the Social 
Security Trust Funds, or any other trust funds established pursuant 
to Federal law, any securities disinvested since September 30, 1985. 
No increase under this Act shall result in a public debt limit in 
excess of $1,903,800,000,000. 
SEC. 2. (a) Subsection (c) of section 283 of the Tax Equity and 
Fiscal Responsibility Act of 1982 (relating to increase in tax on 
cigarettes) is amended by striking out "November 15, 1985" and 
inserting in lieu thereof "December 15,1985". 
(b) Section 285 of the Trade Act of 1974 (19 U.S.C. note preceding 
section 2271) is amended by striking out "November 14, 1985" and 
inserting in lieu thereof "December 14,1985". 
(c) Section 10(d) of the Railroad Unemployment Insurance Act is 
amended by striking out "November 14,1985" each place it appears 
and inserting in lieu thereof "December 14,1985". 
(d) Section 5(c) of the Emergency Extension Act of 1985 (Public 
Law 99-107) is amended by striking out "November 14, 1985" and 
inserting in lieu thereof "December 14,1985". 
Approved November 14, 1985. 
LEGISLATIVE HISTORY—H.R. 3721: 
CONGRESSIONAL RECORD, Vol. 131 (1985): 
Nov. 13, considered and passed House; considered and passed Senate, amended. 
Nov. 14, House agreed to Senate amendment.
A joint resolution designating the week beginning November 10, 1985, as "National Women Veterans Recognition Week".
PL 99-152 (S.J.Res.47), enacted 11/13/1985

99 STAT. 810 
PUBLIC LAW 99-152—NOV. 13, 1985 
Public Law 99-152 
99th Congress 
Joint Resolution 
Nov. 13, 1985 
Designating the week beginning November 10, 1985, as "National Women Veterans 
[S.J. Res. 47] 
Recognition Week". 
Whereas there are more than one million one hundred and sixty 
thousand women veterans in this country, representing 4.1 per 
centum of the total veteran population; 
Whereas the number and proportion of women veterans will con-
tinue to grow as the number and proportion of women serving in 
the Armed Forces continue to increase; 
Whereas women veterans through honorable military service often 
involving hardship and danger have contributed greatly to our 
national security; 
Whereas the contributions and sacrifices of women veterans on 
behalf of this Nation deserve greater public recognition and 
appreciation; 
Whereas the special needs of women veterans, especially in the area 
of health care, have often been overlooked or inadequately ad-
dressed by the Federal Government; 
Whereas this lack of attention to the special needs of women 
veterans has discouraged or prevented women veterans from 
taking full advantage of the benefits and services to which they 
are entitled as veterans of the United States Armed Forces; and 
Whereas recognition of women veterans by the Congress and the 
President through enactment of legislation declaring the week 
beginning on November 10, 1985, as "National Women Veterans 
Recognition Week" would serve to create greater public aware-
ness and recognition of the contributions of women veterans, to 
express the Nation's appreciation for their service, to inspire more 
responsive care and services for women veterans and to continue 
and reinforce important gains made in this regard last year as a 
result of the designation of the first National Womens Veterans 
Recognition Week during the week of November 11, 1984: Now, 
therefore, be it 
PUBLIC LAW 99-152—NOV. 13, 1985 
99 STAT. 811 
Resolved by the Senate and House of Representatives of the United 
States of America in Congress assembled. That the week beginning 
on November 10, 1985, is designated "National Women Veterans 
Recognition Week". The President is requested to issue a proclama-
tion calling upon all citizens, community leaders, interested 
organizations, and Government officials to observe that week with 
appropriate programs, ceremonies, and activities. 
Approved November 13, 1985. 
LEGISLATIVE HISTORY—S.J. Res. 47: 
CONGRESSIONAL RECORD, Vol. 131 (1985): 
Apr. 15, considered and passed Senate. 
Nov. 6, considered and passed House. 
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A joint resolution to designate the week beginning November 24, 1985, as "National Adoption Week".
PL 99-153 (S.J.Res.51), enacted 11/14/1985

99 STAT. 812 
PUBLIC LAW 99-153—NOV. 14, 1985 
Public Law 99-153 
99th Congress 
Joint Resolution 
Nov. 14, 1985 
[S.J. Res. 51] 
To designate the week beginning November 24, 1985, as "National Adoption Week". 
Whereas the week of November 24 has been commemorated as 
National Adoption Week for the past ten years; 
Whereas we in Congress recognize the essential value of belonging 
to a secure, loving permanent family as every child's basic right; 
Whereas approximately fifty thousand children who have special 
needs—school age, in sibling groups, members of minorities, or 
children with physical, mental, and emotional handicaps—are 
now in foster care or institutions financed at public expense and 
are legally free for adoption; 
Whereas the adoption by capable parents of these institutionalized 
or foster care children into permanent, adoptive homes would 
insure the opportunity for their continued happiness and long-
range well-being; 
Whereas public and private barriers inhibiting the placement of 
these special needs children must be reviewed and removed where 
possible to assure these children's adoption; 
Whereas the public and prospective parents must be informed of the 
availability of adoptable children; 
Whereas a variety of media, agencies, adoptive parent and advocacy 
groups, civic and church groups, businesses, and industries will 
feature publicity and information to heighten community aware-
ness of the crucial needs of waiting children; and 
Whereas the recognition of Thanksgiving week as "National Adop-
tion Week" is in the best interest of adoptable children and the 
public in general: 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 Novem-
ber 24 through November 30, 1985, hereby is designated "National 
Adoption Week", and the President of the United States is au-
thorized and requested to issue a proclamation calling upon the 
people of the United States to observe such week with appropriate 
ceremonies and activities. 
Approved November 14, 1985. 
LEGISLATIVE HISTORY—S.J. Res. 51: 
CONGRESSIONAL RECORD, Vol. 131 (1985): 
July 19, considered and passed Senate. 
Nov. 6, considered and passed House.
A joint resolution designating the week beginning October 27, 1985, as "National Alopecia Areata Awareness Week".
PL 99-147 (H.J.Res.282), enacted 11/12/1985

PUBLIC LAW 99-147—NOV. 12, 1985 
99 STAT. 783 
Public Law 99-147 
99th Congress 
Joint Resolution 
Designating the week beginning October 27,1985, as "National Alopecia Areata 
Nov. 12, 1985 
Awareness Week". 
[H.J. Res. 282] 
Whereas alopecia areata is a serious disease affecting approximately 
two million people; 
Whereas alopecia areata, which usually afflicts children and young 
adults, causes severe and often permanent hair loss; 
Whereas the coordinated efforts of support groups in forty-two 
States have helped thousands of people cope with the physical and 
emotional problems caused by alopecia areata; 
Whereas much of the trauma associated with alopecia areata could 
be reduced through greater public awareness, understanding, and 
education; and 
Whereas the cause of alopecia areata is unknown, and promising 
research efforts to find a cure for the disease should be promoted: 
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 
October 27,1985, is designated as "National Alopecia Areata Aware-
ness 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 ceremonies and activities. 
Approved November 12, 1985. 
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LEGISLATIVE HISTORY—H.J. Res. 282 (S.J. Res. 208): 
CONGRESSIONAL RECORD, Vol. 131 (1985): 
Oct. 30, considered and passed House. 
Nov. 4, considered and passed Senate.
An original joint resolution to commend the people and the sovereign confederation of the neutral nation of Switzerland for their contributions to freedom, international peace, and understanding on the occasion of the meeting between the leaders of the United States and the Soviet Union on November 19-20, 1985, in Geneva, Switzerland.
PL 99-144 (S.J.Res.227), enacted 11/08/1985

99 STAT. 582 
PUBLIC LAW 99-144—NOV. 8, 1985 
Public Law 99-144 
99th Congress 
Joint Resolution 
To commend the people and the sovereign confederation of the neutral nation of 
Nov. 8, 1985 
Switzerland for their contributions to freedom, international peace, and under-
[S. 
J. Res. 227] 
standing on the occasion of the meeting between the leaders of the United States 
and the Soviet Union on November 19-20,1985, in Geneva, Switzerland. 
Whereas Switzerland has long played a leading role among nations 
in the search for international peace and understanding, has 
generously provided its territory and assistance for international 
organizations and conferences, and its diplomatic services for 
arbitration and mediation of disputes among states; and 
Whereas the government of Switzerland has for many years gener-
ously represented the diplomatic interests of other nations, includ-
ing the United States, in lands where these nations have no 
relations; and 
Whereas the United States £md Switzerland share a common herit-
age, based on a commitment to political and religious freedom of 
expression, on our shared legacy of a constitutional and Federal 
Government, on our commitment to human rights and the dignity 
of the individual, and on our firm belief that a free enterprise 
economy provides the greatest prosperity for the greatest number 
of people; and 
Whereas Switzerland, and the beautiful and historic city of Geneva, 
ever mindful of their tradition and vocation in the search for 
international peace, have once again offered their territory and 
facilities for a major international meeting, on this occasion be-
tween the leaders of the United States and the Soviet Union, on 
November 19-20,1985: Now, therefore, be it 
Resolved by the Senate and House of Representatives of the United 
States of America in Congress assembled. That it is the sense of the 
Congress that, in recognition of their many contributions and as an 
expression of the warm gratitude of the American people for the 
strong bonds of friendship which have long existed between our two 
great democracies, the people and nation of Switzerland are to be 
commended for all they have done throughout this century in the 
search for freedom, international peace, and understanding. 
Approved November 8, 1985. 
LEGISLATIVE HISTORY—S.J. Res. 227: 
CONGRESSIONAL RECORD, Vol. 131 (1985): 
Oct. 25, considered and passed Senate. 
Oct. 29, considered and passed House.
A joint resolution designating the week beginning on November 10, 1985, as "National Blood Pressure Awareness Week".
PL 99-149 (S.J.Res.130), enacted 11/12/1985

99 STAT. 786 
PUBLIC LAW 99-149—NOV. 12, 1985 
Public Law 99-149 
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99th Congress 
Joint Resolution 
Nov. 12, 1985 
Designating the week beginning on November 10, 1985, as "National Blood Pressure 
[S.J. Res. 130] 
Awareness Week" 
Whereas diseases resulting from 
hypertension cause needless 
mortality and morbidity which can be reduced if hypertension is 
discovered through blood pressure screening; 
Whereas sixty million Americans are hypertensive; 
Whereas hypertension is a major factor in five hundred thousand 
strokes and one hundred and seventy-five thousand stroke-related 
deaths annually as well as more than one million five hundred 
thousand heart attacks and five hundred and sixty-seven thou-
sand heart attack-related deaths annually; 
Whereas the prevalence of hypertension in black males is 33 per 
centum higher than in white males, and the prevalence of hyper-
tension in black females is twice that of their white counterparts; 
Whereas twenty-nine million workdays, representing $2,000,000,000 
in earnings, are lost each year because of cardiovascular diseases; 
Whereas the risk of the major cardiovascular diseases is directly 
related to hypertension and even mild elevation in blood pressure 
may result in substantial risk of illness; 
Whereas much of the 30 per centum reduction in mortality between 
1970 and 1980 for stroke, hypertension heart disease and other 
cardiovascular system disease can be partially attributed to in-
creased awareness and better control of blood pressure; and 
Whereas increased blood pressure screening will identify greater 
numbers of Americans at risk for hypertension-related cardio-
vascular disease and encourage these Americans to seek treat-
ment to control their blood pressure: 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 
on November 10, 1985, is hereby designated as "National Blood 
Pressure Awareness 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 ceremonies 
and activities. 
Approved November 12, 1985. 
LEGISLATIVE HISTORY—S.J. Res. 130: 
CONGRESSIONAL RECORD, Vol. 131 (1985): 
Nov. 4, considered and passed Senate. 
Nov. 6, considered and passed House.
A joint resolution to designate the week of Nov.  3, 1985, through Nov. 9, 1985, as "National Drug Abuse Education Week".
PL 99-143 (H.J.Res.126), enacted 11/07/1985

PUBLIC LAW 99-143—NOV. 7, 1985 
99 STAT. 581 
Public Law 99-143 
99th Congress 
Joint Resolution 
To designate the week of November 3, 1985, through November 9, 1985, as "National 
Nov. 7, 1985 
Drug Abuse Education Week". 
[H.J. Res. 126] 
Whereas 
the 
illegal 
drug 
trade 
consists 
of 
approximately 
$79,000,000,000 in retail business per year; 
Whereas removing the demand for drugs would reduce the illegal 
drug trade; 
Whereas drug abuse destroys the future of many of the young people 
and adults in the Nation; 
Whereas the eradication of drug abuse requires a united mobiliza-
tion of national resources, including law enforcement and edu-
cational efforts; and 
Whereas the most effective deterrent to drug abuse is education of 
parents and children in the home, classroom, and community: 
Now, therefore, be 
Resolved by the Senate and House of Representatives of the United 
States of America in Congress assembled, That the week of Novem-
ber 3, 1985, through November 9, 1985, is designated as "National 
Drug Abuse Education Week" and the President is authorized and 
requested to issue a proclamation calling upon the people of the 
United States to participate in drug abuse education and prevention 
programs in their communities and encouraging parents and chil-
dren to investigate and discuss drug abuse problems and possible 
solutions. 
Approved November 7, 1985. 
LEGISLATIVE HISTORY—H.J. Res. 126: 
CONGRESSIONAL RECORD, Vol. 131 (1985): 
Oct. 30, considered and passed House. 
Nov. 4, considered and passed Senate.
A joint resolution designating November 1985 as "National Diabetes Month".
PL 99-142 (S.J.Res.145), enacted 11/05/1985

99 STAT. 580 
PUBLIC LAW 99-142—NOV. 5, 1985 
Public Law 99-142 
99th Congress 
Joint Resolution 
Nov. 5, 1985 
[S.J. Res. 145] 
Designating November 1985 as "National Diabetes Month". 
Whereas diabetes with its complications kills more than any other 
disease except cancer and cardiovascular diseases; 
Whereas diabetes afflicts twelve million Americans and over five 
million of these Americans are not aware of their illness; 
Whereas more than $14,000,000,000 annually are used for health 
care costs, disability payments, and premature mortality costs due 
to diabetes; 
Whereas up to 85 per centum of all cases of noninsulin dependent 
diabetes may be preventable through greater public understand-
ing, awareness, and education; 
Whereas diabetes is particularly prevalent among black Americans, 
Hispanic Americans, Native Americans, and women; and 
Whereas diabetes is a leading cause of blindness, kidney disease, 
heart disease, stroke, birth defects, and lower life expectancy, 
which complications may be reduced through greater patient and 
public understanding, awareness, and education: 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 Novem-
ber 1985 is designated as "National Diabetes Month" and the Presi-
dent is authorized and requested to issue a proclamation calling 
upon the people of the United States to observe that month with 
appropriate programs, ceremonies, and activities. 
Approved November 5, 1985. 
LEGISLATIVE HISTORY—S.J. Res. 145: 
CONGRESSIONAL RECORD, Vol. 131 (1985): 
July 19, considered and passed Senate. 
Oct. 30, considered and passed House.