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A bill designating August 12, 1986, as "National Neighborhood Crime Watch Day".
PL 99-379 (S.J.Res.256), enacted 08/13/1986

100 STAT. 808 
PUBLIC LAW 99-379—AUG. 13, 1986 
Public Law 99-379 
99th Congress 
Joint Resolution 
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Designating August 12,1986, as "National Neighborhood Crime Watch Day". 
Whereas neighborhood crime is of continuing concern to the Amer-
ican people; 
Whereas the fight against neighborhood crime requires people to 
work together in cooperation with law enforcement officials; 
Whereas neighborhood crime watch organizations are effective at 
promoting awareness about, and the participation of volunteers 
in, crime prevention activities at the local level; and 
Whereas citizens across America will soon take part in a "National 
Night Out", a unique crime prevention event which will dem-
onstrate the importance and effectiveness of community partici-
pation in crime prevention efforts by having people spend the 
period from 8 to 9 o'clock postmeridian on August 12, 1986, with 
their neighbors in front of their homes: Now, therefore, be it 
Resolved by the Senate and House of Representatives of the United 
States of America in Congress assembled. That August 12, 1986, is 
designated as "National Neighborhood Crime Watch Day", and the 
President is authorized and requested to issue a proclamation call-
ing upon the people of the United States to observe such day with 
appropriate programs, ceremonies, and activities. 
Approved August 13,1986. 
LEGISLATIVE HISTORY—S.J. Res. 256: 
CONGRESSIONAL RECORD, Vol. 132 (1986): 
June 20, considered and passed Senate. 
Aug. 8, considered and passed House.
A joint resolution to recognize and support the efforts of the United States Committee for the Battle of Normandy Museum to encourage American awareness and participation in development of a memorial to the Battle of Normandy.
PL 99-378 (S.J.Res.356), enacted 08/08/1986

PUBLIC LAW 99-378—AUG. 8, 1986 
100 STAT. 807 
Public Law 99-378 
99th Congress 
Joint Resolution 
To recognize and support the efforts of the United States Committee for the Battle of 
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Normandy Museum to encourage American awareness and participation in devel-
opment of a memorial to the Battle of Normandy. 
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Whereas the battle fought in Normandy, France, in the summer 
months of 1944 was the largest land battle in history and consid-
ered by many to be the turning point of World War II in Europe; 
Whereas the Battle of Normandy is one of the first examples of 
successful Allied military efforts to defend liberty and perpetuate 
freedom; 
Whereas the people of France are creating a memorial museum and 
study center in Normandy to commemorate the Allied effort and 
provide future generations of students and others an opportunity 
to study and understand the causes of the European conflict and 
the role played by the Allied Governments and military forces in 
the successful resolution of that conflict; and 
Whereas a United States Committee for the Battle of Normandy 
Museum has been created to inform Americans and encourage 
support of the museum and study center: Now, therefore, be it 
Resolved by the Senate and House of Representatives of the United 
States of America in Congress assembled. That the United States 
Congress recognizes and supports the historic and educational pur-
poses to be served by the museum and study center in Normandy, 
France, and of the United States Committee for the Battle of 
Normandy Museum to encoureige understanding of and support 
among Americans for such an important memorial. 
Approved August 8,1986. 
LEGISLATIVE HISTORY—S.J. Res. 356: 
CONGRESSIONAL RECORD: Vol. 132 (1986): 
July 23, considered and passed Senate. 
July 28, considered and passed House.
A joint resolution to authorize the designation of a calendar week in 1986 and each year thereafter as National Infection Control Week.
PL 99-373 (H.J.Res.623), enacted 08/06/1986

PUBLIC LAW 99-373—AUG. 6, 1986 
100 STAT. 799 
Public Law 99-373 
99th Congress 
Joint Resolution 
To authorize the designation of a calendar week in 1986 and 1987 as National 
Aug. 6, 1986 
Infection Control Week. 
[H.J. Res. 623] 
Whereas nosocomial infections directly cause more than twenty-
thousand deaths each year and indirectly contribute to sixty-
thousand additional deaths; 
Whereas one-third of all such infections are preventable; 
Whereas the spread of infection in day care centers is a new source 
of concern; and 
Whereas increased public awareness, dissemination of information, 
and assistance are essential to combat and prevent the problem of 
infection: 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 
authorized and requested to designate a calendar week in 1986 and 
1987 as National Infection Control Week and to call upon Federal, 
State, and local government agencies and the people of the United 
States to observe such week with appropriate progrsmis, activities, 
and ceremonies. 
Approved August 6, 1986. 
LEGISLATIVE HISTORY: H.J. Res. 623: 
CONGRESSIONAL RECORD, Vol. 132 (1986): 
July 16, considered and passed House. 
July 23, considered and passed Senate.
A bill to authorize appropriations for nongame fish and wildlife conservation during fiscal years 1986, 1987, and 1988.
PL 99-375 (H.R.1406), enacted 08/07/1986

PUBLIC LAW 99-375—AUG. 7, 1986 
100 STAT. 803 
Public Law 99-375 
99th Congress 
An Act 
To authorize appropriations for nongame fish and wildlife conservation during 
flscal 
Aug. 7, 1986 
years 1986,1987, and 1988. 
[H.R. 1406] 
Be it enacted by the Senate and House of Representatives of the 
United States of America in Congress assembled. That section 11 of 
the Fish and Wildlife Conservation Act of 1980 (16 U.S.C. 2910) is 
amended by striking out "and 1985." and inserting in lieu thereof 
"1985,1986,1987, and 1988.". 
Approved August 7,1986. 
LEGISLATIVE HISTORY—H.R. 1406 (S. 1353): 
HOUSE REPORTS: No. 99-75 (Comm. on Merchant Marine and Fisheries). 
CONGRESSIONAL RECORD: 
Vol. 131 (1985): July 29, considered and passed House. 
Vol. 132 (1986): July 25, considered and passed Senate.
A bill to amend the Act entitled "An Act granting a charter to the General Federation of Women's Clubs".
PL 99-376 (H.R.4434), enacted 08/07/1986

100 STAT. 804 
PUBLIC LAW 99-376—AUG. 7, 1986 
Public Law 99-376 
99th Congress 
An Act 
Aug. 7, 1986 
To amend the Act entitled "An Act granting a charter to the General Federation of 
[H.R. 4434] 
Women's Clubs". 
Be it enacted by the Senate and House of Representatives of the 
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United States of America in Congress assembled, That the first 
section of the Act entitled "An Act granting a charter to the 
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General Federation of Women's Clubs", approved March 3, 1901, is 
amended by (1) inserting "(a)" after "That", (2) striking the comma 
after "succession" and all that follows through "pleasure", (3) and 
Taxes. 
adding the following new subsections at the end thereof: 
Voluntarism. 
"(b) The General Federation of Women's Clubs shall be organized 
and operated exclusively for charitable and educational purposes 
within the meaning of section 501(c)(3) of the Internal Revenue Code 
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of 1954 and shall otherwise comply with any requirements for 
classification as an exempt organization under such section. Said 
charitable purposes shall be achieved through volunteer efforts on 
the part of the membership of the General Federation of Women's 
Clubs, specifically including arts programs, conservation programs, 
educational programs, homelife programs, international affairs, 
public affairs programs advancing information regarding public 
affairs, and community improvement programs. 
"(c) In the event of the dissolution of the General Federation of 
Women's Clubs, its board of directors shall liquidate and distribute 
its assets to organizations qualified as exempt organizations under 
section 501(c)(3) of the Internal Revenue Code of 1954 with purposes 
similar to those of the General Federation of Women's Clubs.". 
Approved August 7, 1986. 
LEGISLATIVE HISTORY—H.R. 4434 (S. 1827): 
HOUSE REPORTS: No. 99-595 (Comm. on the Judiciary). 
SENATE REPORTS: No. 99-319 accompanying S. 1827 (Comm. on the Judiciary). 
CONGRESSIONAL RECORD, Vol. 132 (1986): 
May 19, considered and passed House. 
July 25, considered and passed Senate.
A joint resolution ratifying and affirming the report of January 15, 1986, of the Director of the Office of Management and Budget and the Director of the Congressional Budget Office with respect to fiscal year 1986.
PL 99-366 (H.J.Res.672), enacted 07/31/1986

PUBLIC LAW 99-366—JULY 31, 1986 
100 STAT. 773 
Public Law 99-866 
99th Congress 
Joint Resolution 
To ratify the February 1, 1986, sequestration order of the President for Fiscal Year 
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1986 issued under section 252 of the Balanced Budget and Emergency Deficit 
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Control Act of 1985. 
[H.J. Res. 672] 
Resolved by the Senate and House of Representatives of the United 
States of America in Congress assembled, That, effective on and after Effective date. 
March 1, 1986, the Congress hereby ratifies and affirms as law the ^ USC 902 note. 
February 1, 1986, sequestration order of the President as issued 
under section 252(aXl) of the Balanced Budget and Emergency 
Deficit Control Act of 1985 and as affected by laws enacted after 2 use 902. 
February 1, 1986, and before the date of adoption of this joint 
resolution. 
Approved July 31, 1986. 
LEGISLATIVE HISTORY—H.J. Res. 672 (H.J. Res. 676) (S.J. Res. 374): 
HOUSE REPORTS: No. 99-694 accompanying H.J. Res. 676 (Temporary Joint Comm. 
on Deficit Reduction). 
CONGRESSIONAL RECORD, Vol. 132 (1986): 
July 17, considered and passed House and Senate. 
WEEKLY COMPILATION OF PRESIDENTIAL DOCUMENTS, Vol. 22 (1986): 
July 31, Presidential statement.
A bill to amend the Fair Debt Collection Practices Act to provide that any attorney who collects debts on behalf of a client shall be subject to the provisions of such Act.
PL 99-361 (H.R.237), enacted 07/09/1986

100 STAT. 768 
PUBLIC LAW 99-361—JULY 9, 1986 
Public Law 99-361 
99th Congress 
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An Act 
July 9, 1986 
To amend the Fair Debt Collection Practices Act to provide that any attorney who 
[H.R. 237] 
collects debts on behalf of a client shall be subject to the provisions of such Act. 
Be it enacted by the Senate and House of Representatives of the 
United States of America in Congress assembled, That (a) the last 
sentence of section 803(6) of the Fair Debt Collection Practices Act 
(15 U.S.C. 1692a(6)) is amended— 
(1) by striking out clause (F) and redesignating clause (G) as 
clause (F); and 
(2) in clause (E), by inserting "and" at the end thereof, 
(b) The second sentence of section 803(6) of the Fair Debt Collec-
tion Practices Act (15 U.S.C. 1692a(6)) is amended by striking out 
"clause (G)" and inserting in lieu thereof "clause (F)". 
Approved July 9, 1986. 
LEGISLATIVE HISTORY—H.R. 237: 
HOUSE REPORTS: No. 99-405 (Comm. on Banking, Finance and Urban Affairs). 
CONGRESSIONAL RECORD: 
Vol. 131 (1985): Dec. 2, considered and passed House. 
Vol. 132 (1986): June 26, considered and passed Senate.
A joint resolution to designate the weekend of August 1, 1986, through August 3, 1986, as "National Family Reunion Weekend".
PL 99-364 (S.J.Res.274), enacted 07/29/1986

PUBLIC LAW 99-364—July 29, 1986 
100 STAT. 771 
Public Law 99-364 
99th Congress 
Joint Resolution 
To designate the weekend of August 1, 1986, through August 3, 1986, as "National 
July 29, 1986 
Family Reunion Weekend". 
[S.J. Res. 274] 
Whereas the family is the foundation of a strong America; 
Whereas the family 
nurtures the character 
and identity of 
individuals; 
Whereas it is important to strengthen and preserve family spirit 
and unity; 
Whereas tracing ancestral roots and creating a family tree can be 
an important discovery process; 
Whereas family reunions of any size provide a strong sense of 
heritage and pride; and 
Whereas family reunions bridge the gap between generations, bring-
ing together the young and old alike to celebrate a family's rich 
past: Now, therefore, be it 
Resolved by the Senate and House of Representatives of the United 
States of America in Congress assembled, That the weekend of 
August 1, 1986, through August 3, 1986, is designated as "National 
Family Reunion Weekend" and the President is authorized and 
requested to issue a proclamation calling upon the families of 
America to observe such weekend with appropriate activities. 
Approved July 29, 1986. 
LEGISLATIVE HISTORY—S.J. Res. 274: 
CONGRESSIONAL RECORD, Vol. 132 (1986): 
June 20, considered and passed Senate. 
July 16, considered and passed House.
A bill to make technical corrections to the National Foundation on the Arts and the Humanities Act of 1965.
PL 99-362 (H.R.5036), enacted 07/09/1986

PUBLIC LAW 99-362—JULY 9, 1986 
100 STAT. 769 
Public Law 99-362 
99th Congress 
An Act 
To make technical corrections to the National Foundation on the Arts and the 
July 9, 1986 
Humanities Act of 1965. 
[H.R. 5036] 
Be it enacted by the Senate and House of Representatives of the 
United States of America in Congress assembled, That section 
11(a)(2) of the National Foundation on the Arts and the Humanities 
Act of 1965 (20 U.S.C. 960(a)(2)) is amended— 
(1) in subparagraph (AXii) by striking out "paragraph (5)" and 
inserting in lieu thereof "paragraph (8)", and 
(2) in subparagraph (BXii) by striking out "paragraph (7)" and 
inserting "paragraph (9)". 
ALLOCATION LIMITATIONS FOR EDUCATION OF THE HANDICAPPED ACT 
SEC. 2. Section 611(a)(5XA)(i) of the Education of the Handicapped Children and 
Act is amended by inserting after "children" the first time it youth. 
appears the following: "aged five to seventeen, inclusive,". 
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Approved July 9, 1986. 
LEGISLATIVE HISTORY—H.R. 5036: 
CONGRESSIONAL RECORD, Vol. 132 (1986): 
June 17, considered and passed House. 
June 25, considered and passed Senate, amended. 
June 26, House agreed to Senate amendment. 
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OCS Paperwork and Reporting Act
PL 99-367 (S.1068), enacted 07/31/1986

100 STAT. 774 
PUBLIC LAW 99-367—JULY 31, 1986 
Public Law 99-367 
99th Congress 
An Act 
July 31, 1986 
[S. 1068] 
To eliminate unnecessary paperwork and reporting requirements contained in sec-
tion 15(1) of the Outer Continental Shelf Lands Act, and sections 601 and 606 of the 
Outer Continental Shelf Lands Act Amendments of 1978. 
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and Reporting 
Act 
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Reports. 
Be it enacted by the Senate and House of Representatives of the 
United States of America in Congress assembled, That this Act may 
be referred to as the "OCS Paperwork and Reporting Act". 
SEC. 2. (a) Section 15(1) of the Outer Continental Shelf Lands Act, 
as amended (43 U.S.C. 1343(1)), is amended by— 
(1) adding the word "and" after "activities;" in paragraph (C); 
(2) deletiag paragraph (D); and 
(3) redesignating paragraph (E) as paragraph (D). 
(b) Title VI of the Outer Continental Shelf Lands Act Amend-
ments of 1978 is amended by deleting section 601 (43 U.S.C. 1861). 
(c) Title VI of the Outer Continental Shelf Lands Act Amend-
ments of 1978 is amended by deleting section 606 (43 U.S.C. 1865) 
and inserting in lieu thereof the following: 
"INVESTIGATION OF RESERVES OP OIL AND GAS IN OUTER CONTINENTAL 
SHELF 
"SEC. 606. The Secretary of the Interior shall conduct a continuing 
investigation to determine an estimate of the total discovered crude 
oil and natural gas reserves by fields (including proved and in-
dicated reserves) and undiscovered crude oil and natural gas re-
sources (including hypothetical and speculative resources) of the 
Outer Continental Shelf. 
"The Secretary of the Interior shall provide a biennial report to 
Congress on June 30 of every odd numbered year on the results of 
such investigation.". 
Approved July 31, 1986. 
LEGISLATIVE HISTORY—S. 1068: 
HOUSE REPORTS: No. 99-558, Pt. 1 (Comm. on Merchant Marine and Fisheries). 
SENATE REPORTS: No. 99-84 (Comm. on Energy and Natural Resources). 
CONGRESSIONAL RECORD: 
Vol. 131 (1985): July 9, considered and passed Senate. 
Vol. 182 (1986): July 21, considered and passed House.
Sentencing Guidelines Act of 1986
PL 99-363 (H.R.4801), enacted 07/11/1986

100 STAT. 770 
PUBLIC LAW 99-363—JULY 11, 1986 
Public Law 99-363 
99th Congress 
An Act 
July 11, 1986 
To amend section 994 of title 28, United States Code, to clarify certain duties of the 
[H.R. 4801] 
United States Sentencing Commission. 
Be it enacted by the Senate and House of Representatives of the 
Sentencing 
United States of America in Congress assembled, 
Guidelines Act of 
1986. 
SECTION 1. SHORT TITLE. 
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This Act may be cited as the "Sentencing Guidelines Act of 1986". 
SEC. 2. GUIDELINES AND POLICY STATEMENTS. 
Section 994 of title 28, United States Code, is amended— 
(1) in subsection (a)(2)— 
(A) by redesignating subparagraphs (D) and (E) as sub-
paragraphs (E) and (F), respectively; 
(B) so that subparagraph (C) reads as follows: 
"(C) the sentence modification provisions set forth in 
sections 3563(c), 3564, 3573, and 3582(c) of title 18;"; and 
(C) by adding after subparagraph (C) the following: 
"(D) the fine imposition provisions set forth in section 
3572 of title 18;"; 
(2) so that paragraph (3) of subsection (a) reads as follows: 
"(3) guidelines or general policy statements regarding the 
appropriate use of the provisions for revocation of probation set 
forth in section 3565 of title 18, and the provisions for modifica-
tion of the term or conditions of supervised release set forth in 
section 3583(e) of title 18."; and 
(3) in subsection (b)— 
(A) by inserting "(1)" after "(b)"; 
(B) by designating the second sentence as paragraph (2); 
and 
(C) in that second sentence as so redesignated, by striking 
out "25 per centum" and inserting in lieu thereof "the 
greater of 25 percent or 6 months, except that, if the 
maximum term of the range is 30 years or more, the 
maximum may be life imprisonment". 
Approved July 11, 1986. 
LEGISLATIVE HISTORY—H.R. 4801: 
HOUSE REPORTS: No.^9-614 (Comm. on the Judiciary). 
CONGRESSIONAL RECORD, Vol. 132 (1986): 
June 3, considered and passed House. 
June 26, considered and passed Senate. 
WEEKLY COMPILATION OF PRESIDENTIAL DOCUMENTS, Vol. 22 (1986): 
July 11, Presidential statement.
A joint resolution to designate the month of October 1986, as "Lupus Awareness Month".
PL 99-365 (S.J.Res.279), enacted 07/29/1986

100 STAT. 772 
PUBLIC LAW 99-365—JULY 29, 1986 
Public Law 99-365 
99th Congress 
Joint Resolution 
July 29, 1986 
[S.J. Res. 279] 
To designate the month of October 1986, as "Lupus Awareness Month". 
Whereas Lupus Erythematosus is a disease of unknown cause that 
affects over five-hundred thousand people in the United States, 90 
percent of whom are women in their childbearing years; 
Whereas Lupus Erj^hematosus, though not a rare disease, is un-
familiar even to some physicians which may result in the disease 
being misdiagnosed or diagnosed too late; 
Whereas Lupus Erythematosus in the most severe form can be fatal; 
Whereas The Lupus Foundation of America, Inc., its constituent 
chapters, and other voluntary health organizations are estab-
lished throughout the United States to serve and support victims 
of lupus and their families, encourage funding for research, and 
increase public awareness; and 
Whereas the public and the Federal Government are not sufficiently 
aware of the incidence of Lupus Erythematosus: 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 October 
1986, is designated as "Lupus Awareness Month" and the President 
is authorized and requested to issue a proclamation calling upon the 
people of the United States to observe the month with appropriate 
programs, ceremonies, and activities. 
Approved July 29, 1986. 
LEGISLATIVE HISTORY—S.J. Res. 279: 
CONGRESSIONAL RECORD, Vol. 132 (1986): 
Mar. 21, considered and passed Senate. 
July 16, considered and passed House.
A joint resolution to designate 1987 as "The National Year of the Americas".
PL 99-356 (S.J.Res.350), enacted 07/03/1986

100 STAT. 760 
PUBLIC LAW 99-356—JULY 3, 1986 
Public Law 99-356 
99th Congress 
Joint Resolution 
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To designate 1987 as the "National Year of the Americas". 
[S.J. Res. 350] 
Whereas the tenth Pan American games will be held in Indianap-
olis, Indiana, in 1987; 
Whereas the games will bring together more than six thousand 
athletes from thirty-seven national teams from the Americas to 
compete in twenty-seven different sports; 
Whereas the games will be the largest such gathering which brings 
together people from Latin America, the West Indies, Canada, and 
the United States; 
Whereas the games will symbolize both the unity and the diversity 
of the Americas, as well as celebrate the lasting friendship of the 
peoples of the Americas; 
Whereas the occasion of the games provides a unique opportunity to 
welcome to this country the leaders and peoples of the Americas 
throughout the United States; and 
Whereas the year 1987 can be and should be the time for a year long 
celebration of the peoples and cultures of the Americas: Now, 
therefore, be it 
Resolved by the Senate and House of Representatives of the United 
States of America in Congress assembled, That the year 1987 is 
designated as "The National Year of the Americas" and the Presi-
dent is authorized and requested to issue a proclamation calling 
upon Federal, State, and local government agencies, private 
organizations, and the people of the United States to observe the 
year with appropriate programs, ceremonies, and activities. 
Approved July 3, 1986. 
LEGISLATIVE HISTORY—S.J. Res. 350: 
CONGRESSIONAL RECORD, Vol. 132 (1986): 
June 10, considered and passed Senate. 
June 19, considered and passed House.