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A bill to designate the facility of the United States Postal Service located at 710 Wick Lane in Billings, Montana, as the "Ronald Reagan Post Office Building".
PL 108-143 (S.867), enacted 12/02/2003

117 STAT. 1877
PUBLIC LAW 108–143—DEC. 2, 2003
LEGISLATIVE HISTORY—S. 867:
CONGRESSIONAL RECORD, Vol. 149 (2003):
June 25, considered and passed Senate.
Nov. 18, considered and passed House.
Public Law 108–143
108th Congress
An Act
To designate the facility of the United States Postal Service located at 710 Wicks
Lane in Billings, Montana, as the ‘‘Ronald Reagan Post Office Building’’.
Be it enacted by the Senate and House of Representatives of
the United States of America in Congress assembled,
SECTION 1. DESIGNATION 
OF 
RONALD 
REAGAN 
POST 
OFFICE
BUILDING.
(a) IN GENERAL.—The facility of the United States Postal
Service located at 710 Wicks Lane in Billings, Montana, shall
be known and designated as the ‘‘Ronald Reagan Post Office
Building’’.
(b) REFERENCES.—Any reference in a law, map, regulation,
document, paper, or other record of the United States to the facility
referred to in subsection (a) shall be deemed to be a reference
to the Ronald Reagan Post Office Building.
Approved December 2, 2003.
Dec. 2, 2003
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Kaloko-Honokohau National Historical Park Addition Act of 2003
PL 108-142 (S.254), enacted 12/02/2003

117 STAT. 1875
PUBLIC LAW 108–142—DEC. 2, 2003
Public Law 108–142
108th Congress
An Act
To revise the boundary of the Kaloko-Honoko
¯hau National Historical Park in the
State of Hawaii, 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 ‘‘Kaloko-Honoko
¯hau National
Historical Park Addition Act of 2003’’.
SEC. 2. ADDITIONS TO KALOKO–HONOKO
¯ HAU NATIONAL HISTORICAL
PARK.
Section 505(a) of Public Law 95–625 (16 U.S.C. 396d(a)) is
amended—
(1) by striking ‘‘(a) In order’’ and inserting ‘‘(a)(1) In order’’;
(2) by striking ‘‘1978,’’ and all that follows and inserting
‘‘1978.’’; and
(3) by adding at the end the following new paragraphs:
‘‘(2) The boundaries of the park are modified to include
lands and interests therein comprised of Parcels 1 and 2
totaling 2.14 acres, identified as ‘Tract A’ on the map entitled
‘Kaloko-Honoko
¯hau 
National 
Historical 
Park 
Proposed
Boundary Adjustment’, numbered PWR (PISO) 466/82,043 and
dated April 2002.
‘‘(3) The maps referred to in this subsection shall be on
file and available for public inspection in the appropriate offices
of the National Park Service.’’.
Kaloko-
Honoko
¯hau
National
Historical Park
Addition Act of
2003.
16 USC 396d
note.
Dec. 2, 2003
[S. 254]
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117 STAT. 1876
PUBLIC LAW 108–142—DEC. 2, 2003
LEGISLATIVE HISTORY—S. 254:
HOUSE REPORTS: No. 108–296 (Comm. on Resources).
SENATE REPORTS: No. 108–10 (Comm. on Energy and Natural Resources).
CONGRESSIONAL RECORD, Vol. 149 (2003):
Mar. 4, considered and passed Senate.
Nov. 18, considered and passed House.
SEC. 3. AUTHORIZATIONS OF APPROPRIATIONS.
There are authorized to be appropriated such sums as may
be necessary to carry out this Act.
Approved December 2, 2003.
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A bill to designate the facility of the United States Postal Service located at 3710 West 73rd Terrace in Prairie Village, Kansas, as the "Senator James B. Pearson Post Office".
PL 108-144 (S.1718), enacted 12/02/2003

117 STAT. 1878
PUBLIC LAW 108–144—DEC. 2, 2003
LEGISLATIVE HISTORY—S. 1718:
CONGRESSIONAL RECORD, Vol. 149 (2003):
Oct. 29, considered and passed Senate.
Nov. 18, considered and passed House.
Public Law 108–144
108th Congress
An Act
To designate the facility of the United States Postal Service located at 3710 West
73rd Terrace in Prairie Village, Kansas, as the ‘‘Senator James B. Pearson Post
Office’’.
Be it enacted by the Senate and House of Representatives of
the United States of America in Congress assembled,
SECTION 1. SENATOR JAMES B. PEARSON POST OFFICE.
(a) DESIGNATION.—The facility of the United States Postal
Service located at 3710 West 73rd Terrace in Prairie Village,
Kansas, shall be known and designated as the ‘‘Senator James
B. Pearson Post Office’’.
(b) REFERENCES.—Any reference in a law, map, regulation,
document, paper, or other record of the United States to the facility
referred to in subsection (a) shall be deemed to be a reference
to the Senator James B. Pearson Post Office.
Approved December 2, 2003.
Dec. 2, 2003
[S. 1718]
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To designate the facility of the United States Postal Service located at 3210 East 10th Street in Bloomington, Indiana, as the "Francis X. McCloskey Post Office Building".
PL 108-151 (H.R.3379), enacted 12/03/2003

117 STAT. 1918
PUBLIC LAW 108–151—DEC. 3, 2003
LEGISLATIVE HISTORY—H.R. 3379:
CONGRESSIONAL RECORD, Vol. 149 (2003):
Nov. 5, considered and passed House.
Nov. 18, considered and passed Senate.
Public Law 108–151
108th Congress
An Act
To designate the facility of the United States Postal Service located at 3210 East
10th Street in Bloomington, Indiana, as the ‘‘Francis X. McCloskey Post Office
Building’’.
Be it enacted by the Senate and House of Representatives of
the United States of America in Congress assembled,
SECTION 1. DESIGNATION.
The facility of the United States Postal Service located at
3210 East 10th Street in Bloomington, Indiana, shall be known
and designated as the ‘‘Francis X. McCloskey Post Office Building’’.
SEC. 2. REFERENCES.
Any reference in a law, map, regulation, document, paper,
or other record of the United States to the facility referred to
in section 1 shall be deemed to be a reference to the ‘‘Francis
X. McCloskey Post Office Building’’.
Approved December 3, 2003.
Dec. 3, 2003
[H.R. 3379]
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A bill to redesignate the facility of the United States Postal Service, located at 315 Empire Boulevard in Crown Heights, Brooklyn, New York, as the "James E. Davis Post Office Building".
PL 108-141 (S.1590), enacted 12/01/2003

117 STAT. 1874
PUBLIC LAW 108–141—DEC. 1, 2003
LEGISLATIVE HISTORY—S. 1590:
CONGRESSIONAL RECORD, Vol. 149 (2003):
Oct. 29, considered and passed Senate.
Nov. 17, considered and passed House.
Public Law 108–141
108th Congress
An Act
To redesignate the facility of the United States Postal Service, located at 315
Empire Boulevard in Crown Heights, Brooklyn, New York, as the ‘‘James E.
Davis Post Office Building’’.
Be it enacted by the Senate and House of Representatives of
the United States of America in Congress assembled,
SECTION 1. JAMES E. DAVIS POST OFFICE BUILDING.
(a) DESIGNATION.—The facility of the United States Postal
Service located at 315 Empire Boulevard in Crown Heights,
Brooklyn, New York, shall be known and designated as the ‘‘James
E. Davis Post Office Building’’.
(b) REFERENCES.—Any reference in a law, map, regulation,
document, paper, or other record of the United States to the facility
referred to in subsection (a) shall be deemed to be a reference
to the James E. Davis Post Office Building.
Approved December 1, 2003.
Dec. 1, 2003
[S. 1590]
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A joint resolution recognizing the Agricultural Research Service of the Department of Agriculture for 50 years of outstanding service to the Nation through agricultural research.
PL 108-140 (S.J.Res.22), enacted 12/01/2003

117 STAT. 1872
PUBLIC LAW 108–140—DEC. 1, 2003
Public Law 108–140
108th Congress
Joint Resolution
Recognizing the Agricultural Research Service of the Department of Agriculture
for 50 years of outstanding service to the Nation through agricultural research.
Whereas the Agricultural Research Service is the primary research
agency of the Department of Agriculture and provides the Depart-
ment of Agriculture and other Federal offices with objective
research that is critical to the missions of those offices;
Whereas the agricultural research conducted by the Agricultural
Research Service has an enormous impact on the economic
viability of agriculture in the United States and around the
world;
Whereas people around the world, especially rural Americans, enjoy
a higher quality of life due in part to the work of the Agricultural
Research Service to expand scientific knowledge;
Whereas the Agricultural Research Service has achieved major
scientific breakthroughs that have benefited farmers, ranchers,
agribusiness, and consumers;
Whereas the Agricultural Research Service has made scientific
discoveries and technological developments that address agricul-
tural problems of broad scope and high national priority, ensure
safe and high quality food and other agricultural products that
meet nutritional needs, and maintain a quality environment and
natural resource base; and
Whereas the Agricultural Research Service continues to play a
vital role in maintaining the global competitiveness and leader-
ship of the United States in the next millennium: Now, therefore,
be it
Resolved by the Senate and House of Representatives of the
United States of America in Congress assembled, That Congress—
(1) recognizes the Agricultural Research Service of the
Department of Agriculture for 50 years of outstanding service
to the Nation through agricultural research; and
Dec. 1, 2003
[S.J. Res. 22]
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117 STAT. 1873
PUBLIC LAW 108–140—DEC. 1, 2003
LEGISLATIVE HISTORY—S.J. Res. 22:
CONGRESSIONAL RECORD, Vol. 149 (2003):
Nov. 3, considered and passed Senate.
Nov. 17, considered and passed House.
(2) acknowledges the promise of the Agricultural Research
Service to continue to perform outstanding agricultural research
in the next 50 years and beyond.
Approved December 1, 2003.
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To reauthorize certain school lunch and child nutrition programs through March 31, 2004.
PL 108-134 (H.R.3232), enacted 11/22/2003

117 STAT. 1389
PUBLIC LAW 108–134—NOV. 22, 2003
Public Law 108–134
108th Congress
An Act
To reauthorize certain school lunch and child nutrition programs through March
31, 2004.
Be it enacted by the Senate and House of Representatives of
the United States of America in Congress assembled,
SECTION 1. EXCLUSION OF CERTAIN MILITARY HOUSING ALLOW-
ANCES.
Section 9(b)(7) of the Richard B. Russell National School Lunch
Act (42 U.S.C. 1758(b)(7)) is amended by inserting ‘‘and through
March 31, 2004’’ after ‘‘and 2003’’.
SEC. 2. CHILD AND ADULT CARE FOOD PROGRAM.
Section 17(a)(2)(B)(i) of the Richard B. Russell National School
Lunch Act (42 U.S.C. 1766(a)(2)(B)(i)) is amended by striking ‘‘Sep-
tember 30, 2003’’ and inserting ‘‘March 31, 2004’’.
SEC. 3. REIMBURSEMENT TO STATES UNDER COMMODITY DISTRIBU-
TION PROGRAMS.
Section 15(e) of the Commodity Distribution Reform Act and
WIC Amendments of 1987 (7 U.S.C. 612c note; Public Law 100–
237) is amended by striking ‘‘October 1, 2003’’ and inserting ‘‘April
1, 2004’’.
SEC. 4. FUNDING MAINTENANCE OF COMMODITY DISTRIBUTION PRO-
GRAMS.
Section 14(a) of the Richard B. Russell National School Lunch
Act (42 U.S.C. 1762a(a)) is amended by striking ‘‘September 30,
2003’’ and inserting ‘‘March 31, 2004’’.
SEC. 5. SUMMER FOOD SERVICE PROGRAM FOR CHILDREN.
(1) Section 13(q) of the Richard B. Russell National School
Lunch Act (42 U.S.C. 1761(q)) is amended by striking ‘‘the fiscal
year beginning’’ and all that follows through ‘‘October 1, 2003’’
and inserting ‘‘the period beginning October 1, 1977, and ending
March 31, 2004’’.
Nov. 22, 2003
[H.R. 3232]
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117 STAT. 1390
PUBLIC LAW 108–134—NOV. 22, 2003
LEGISLATIVE HISTORY—H.R. 3232:
CONGRESSIONAL RECORD, Vol. 149 (2003):
Oct. 28, considered and passed House.
Nov. 6, considered and passed Senate.
(2) Section 18(f)(2) of the Richard B. Russell National School
Lunch Act (42 U.S.C. 1769(f)(2)) is amended by striking ‘‘of fiscal
years 2001 through 2003’’ and inserting ‘‘beginning October 1, 2000,
and ending March 31, 2004’’.
Approved November 22, 2003.
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A bill to correct a technical error from Unit T-07 of the John H. Chafee Coastal Barrier Resources System.
PL 108-138 (S.1066), enacted 12/01/2003

117 STAT. 1869
PUBLIC LAW 108–138—DEC. 1, 2003
LEGISLATIVE HISTORY—S. 1066:
SENATE REPORTS: No. 108–177 (Comm. on Environment and Public Works).
CONGRESSIONAL RECORD, Vol. 149 (2003):
Nov. 6, considered and passed Senate.
Nov. 17, considered and passed House.
Public Law 108–138
108th Congress
An Act
To correct a technical error from Unit T–07 of the John H. Chafee Coastal Barrier
Resources System.
Be it enacted by the Senate and House of Representatives of
the United States of America in Congress assembled,
SECTION 1. REPLACEMENT OF JOHN H. CHAFEE COASTAL BARRIER
RESOURCES SYSTEM MAP.
(a) IN GENERAL.—The map described in subsection (b) is
replaced by the map entitled ‘‘John H. Chafee Coastal Barrier
Resources System Matagorda Peninsula Unit T07/T07P’’ and dated
July 12, 2002.
(b) DESCRIPTION OF REPLACED MAP.—The map referred to in
subsection (a) is the map relating to the John H. Chafee Coastal
Barrier System unit designated as Coastal Barrier Resources
System Matagorda Peninsula Unit T07/T07P that is subtitled ‘‘T07/
T07P’’ and included in the set of maps entitled ‘‘Coastal Barrier
Resources System’’ and referred to in section 4(a) of the Coastal
Barrier Resources Act (16 U.S.C. 3503(a)).
(c) AVAILABILITY.—The Secretary of the Interior shall keep the
replacement map referred to in subsection (a) on file and available
for inspection in accordance with section 4(b) of the Coastal Barrier
Resources Act (16 U.S.C. 3503(b)).
Approved December 1, 2003.
16 USC 3503
note.
Dec. 1, 2003
[S. 1066]
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To amend title XXI of the Social Security Act to make technical corrections with respect to the definition of qualifying State.
PL 108-127 (H.R.3288), enacted 11/17/2003

117 STAT. 1354
PUBLIC LAW 108–127—NOV. 17, 2003
LEGISLATIVE HISTORY—H.R. 3288 (S. 1547):
CONGRESSIONAL RECORD, Vol. 149 (2003):
Oct. 20, considered and passed House.
Oct. 31, considered and passed Senate.
Public Law 108–127
108th Congress
An Act
To amend title XXI of the Social Security Act to make technical corrections with
respect to the definition of qualifying State.
Be it enacted by the Senate and House of Representatives of
the United States of America in Congress assembled,
SECTION 1. TECHNICAL CORRECTIONS RELATING TO THE DEFINITION
OF QUALIFYING STATE UNDER TITLE XXI OF THE SOCIAL
SECURITY ACT.
Effective as if included in the enactment of Public Law 108–
74, section 2105(g)(2) of the Social Security Act, as added by section
1(b) of such Act, is amended—
(1) by striking ‘‘185’’ the first place it appears and inserting
‘‘184’’;
(2) by inserting ‘‘August 1, 1994, or’’ before ‘‘July 1, 1995’’;
and
(3) by inserting before the period at the end the following:
‘‘, or, in the case of a State that had a statewide waiver
in effect under section 1115 with respect to title XIX that
was first implemented on October 1, 1993, had an income
eligibility standard under such waiver for children that was
at least 185 percent of the poverty line and on and after
July 1, 1998, has an income eligibility standard for children
under section 1902(a)(10)(A) or a statewide waiver in effect
under section 1115 with respect to title XIX that is at least
185 percent of the poverty line’’.
Approved November 17, 2003.
Ante, p. 895.
Nov. 17, 2003
[H.R. 3288]
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Blackwater National Wildlife Refuge Expansion Act
PL 108-131 (H.R.274), enacted 11/22/2003

117 STAT. 1372
PUBLIC LAW 108–131—NOV. 22, 2003
Public Law 108–131
108th Congress
An Act
To authorize the Secretary of the Interior to acquire the property in Cecil County,
Maryland, known as Garrett Island for inclusion in the Blackwater National
Wildlife Refuge.
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 ‘‘Blackwater National Wildlife
Refuge Expansion Act’’.
SEC. 2. FINDINGS.
The Congress finds the following:
(1) Garrett Island, located at the mouth of the Susquehanna
River in Cecil County, Maryland, is a microcosm of the geology
and geography of the region, including hard rock piedmont,
coastal plain, and volcanic formations.
(2) Garrett Island is the only rocky island in the tidal
waters of the Chesapeake.
(3) Garrett Island and adjacent waters provide high-quality
habitat for bird and fish species.
(4) Garrett Island contains significant archaeological sites
reflecting human history and prehistory of the region.
SEC. 3. AUTHORITY TO ACQUIRE PROPERTY FOR INCLUSION IN THE
BLACKWATER NATIONAL WILDLIFE REFUGE.
(a) ACQUISITION.—The Secretary of the Interior may use other-
wise available amounts to acquire the area known as Garrett Island,
consisting of approximately 198 acres located at the mouth of the
Susquehanna River in Cecil County, Maryland.
(b) ADMINISTRATION.—Lands and interests acquired by the
United States under this section shall be managed by the Secretary
as the Garrett Island Unit of the Blackwater National Wildlife
Refuge.
(c) PURPOSES.—The purposes for which the Garrett Island Unit
is established and shall be managed are the following:
(1) To support the Delmarva Conservation Corridor Dem-
onstration Program.
(2) To conserve, restore, and manage habitats as necessary
to contribute to the migratory bird populations prevalent in
the Atlantic Flyway.
(3) To conserve, restore, and manage the significant aquatic
resource values associated with submerged land adjacent to
the unit and to achieve the habitat objectives of the agreement
known as the Chesapeake 2000 Agreement.
Blackwater
National Wildlife
Refuge
Expansion Act.
16 USC 668dd
note.
Nov. 22, 2003
[H.R. 274]
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117 STAT. 1373
PUBLIC LAW 108–131—NOV. 22, 2003
LEGISLATIVE HISTORY—H.R. 274:
SENATE REPORTS: No. 108–180 (Comm. on Environment and Public Works).
CONGRESSIONAL RECORD, Vol. 149 (2003):
Apr. 29, considered and passed House.
Nov. 7, considered and passed Senate.
(4) To conserve the archaeological resources on the unit.
(5) To provide public access to the unit in a manner that
does not adversely impact natural resources on and around
the unit.
Approved November 22, 2003.
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Federal Employee Student Loan Assistance Act
PL 108-123 (S.926), enacted 11/11/2003

117 STAT. 1345
PUBLIC LAW 108–123—NOV. 11, 2003
LEGISLATIVE HISTORY—S. 926:
SENATE REPORTS: No. 108–109 (Comm. on Governmental Affairs).
CONGRESSIONAL RECORD, Vol. 149 (2003):
July 30, considered and passed Senate.
Oct. 28, considered and passed House.
Public Law 108–123
108th Congress
An Act
To amend section 5379 of title 5, United States Code, to increase the annual
and aggregate limits on student loan repayments by Federal agencies.
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 ‘‘Federal Employee Student Loan
Assistance Act’’.
SEC. 2. STUDENT LOAN REPAYMENTS.
Section 5379(b)(2) of title 5, United States Code, is amended—
(1) in subparagraph (A), by striking ‘‘$6,000’’ and inserting
‘‘$10,000’’; and
(2) in subparagraph (B), by striking ‘‘$40,000’’ and inserting
‘‘$60,000’’.
Approved November 11, 2003.
5 USC 101 note.
Federal
Employee
Student Loan
Assistance Act.
Nov. 11, 2003
[S. 926]
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Recognizing the Dr. Samuel D. Harris National Museum of Dentistry, an affiliate of the Smithsonian Institution in Baltimore, Maryland, as the official national museum of dentistry in the United States.
PL 108-122 (H.J.Res.52), enacted 11/11/2003

117 STAT. 1344
PUBLIC LAW 108–122—NOV. 11, 2003
LEGISLATIVE HISTORY—H.J. Res. 52:
CONGRESSIONAL RECORD, Vol. 149 (2003):
Oct. 7, considered and passed House.
Oct. 23, considered and passed Senate.
Public Law 108–122
108th Congress
Joint Resolution
Recognizing the Dr. Samuel D. Harris National Museum of Dentistry, an affiliate
of the Smithsonian Institution in Baltimore, Maryland, as the official national
museum of dentistry in the United States.
Whereas the Dr. Samuel D. Harris National Museum of Dentistry,
an affiliate of the Smithsonian Institution, is an international
resource with the primary mission of educating people, especially
children, about the history of dentistry and the importance of
good oral care;
Whereas the museum is the most comprehensive museum of den-
tistry in the Nation, showcasing the people, objects, and events
that have created and defined the dental profession;
Whereas the museum is located on the campus of the University
of Maryland in Baltimore, home of the world’s first dental school,
founded in 1840;
Whereas the museum educates the public about the importance
of oral health in overall health through exciting, interactive
exhibitions and the careful preservation and creative presentation
of significant dental artifacts; and
Whereas the museum is a national center for both the public
and the profession to obtain information concerning historical
aspects of oral health and preventive care, for scholars to study
the evolution of dental treatment, and for dental practitioners
to take pride in the accomplishments of their profession: Now,
therefore, be it
Resolved by the Senate and House of Representatives of the
United States of America in Congress assembled, That the museum,
known as the Dr. Samuel D. Harris National Museum of Dentistry,
an affiliate of the Smithsonian Institution, located at 31 South
Greene Street in Baltimore, Maryland, is recognized as the official
national museum of dentistry in the United States.
Approved November 11, 2003.
Nov. 11, 2003
[H.J. Res. 52]
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