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A joint resolution designating January 16, 1994, as "Religious Freedom Day".
PL 103-196 (S.J.Res.154), enacted 12/14/1993

PUBLIC LAW 103-196—DEC. 14, 1993 
107 STAT. 2299 
Public Law 103-196 
103d Congress 
Joint Resolution 
Designating January 16,1994, as "Religious Freedom Dasr". 
Whereas December 15,1991, is the 200th anniversary of the comple-
tion of the ratification of the Bill of Rights; 
Whereas the first Eunendment to the Constitution of the United 
States guarantees rehgious Hberty to the people of the United 
States; 
Whereas millions of people from all parts of the world have come 
to the United States fieeing religious persecution and seeking 
to worship; 
Whereas in 1777 Thomas Jefferson wrote the bill entitled "A Bill 
for Establishing Religious Freed in Virginia" to guarantee freedom 
of conscience and separation of church and State; 
Whereas in 1786, through the devotion of Virginians such as George 
Mason and James Madison, the General Assembly of Virginia 
passed such bill; 
Whereas the Statute of Virginia for Religious Freedom inspired 
and shaped the guarantee of religious freedom in the first amend-
ment; 
Whereas the Supreme Court of the United States has recognized 
repeatedly that the Statute of Virginia for Religious Freedom 
was an important influence in the development of the Bill of 
Rights; 
Whereas scholars across the United States have proclaimed the 
vital importance of sjuch statute and leader in fields such as 
law and religion have devoted time, energy and resources to 
celebrating its contribution to international freedom; and 
Whereas America's First Freedom Center, located in Richmond, 
Virginia, plans a permanent monument to the Statute of Religious 
Freedom, accompanied by educational programs and commemora-
tive activities for visitors from around the world: Now, therefore, 
belt 
Resolved by the Senate and House of Representatives 
of the 
United States of America in Congress assembled, That January 
16, 1994, is designated as "ReUgious Freedom Dajr", and the Presi-
dent is authorized and requested to issue a proclamation calling 
Dec. 14, 1993 
[S.J. Res. 154] 
107 STAT. 2300 
PUBLIC LAW 103-196—DEC. 14, 1993 
on the people of the United States to join together to celebrate 
their religious freedom and to observe the day with appropriate 
ceremonies and activities. 
Approved December 14, 1993. 
LEGISLATIVE HISTORY—S.J. Res. 154: 
CONGRESSIONAL RECORD, Vol. 139 (1993): 
Nov. 20, considered and passed Senate. 
Nov. 21, considered and passed House.
A bill to provide for the extension of certain authority for the Marshal of the Supreme Court and the Supreme Court Police.
PL 103-193 (S.1764), enacted 12/14/1993

PUBLIC LAW 103-193—DEC. 14, 1993 
107 STAT. 2293 
Public Law 103-193 
103d Congress 
An Act 
To provide for the extension of certain authority for the Marshal of the Supreme 
Dec. 14, 1993 
Court and the Supreme Court PoUce. 
[S. 1764] 
Be it enacted by the Senate and House of Representatives of 
the United States of America in Congress assembled, That section 
9(c) of the Act entitled "An Act relating to the policing of the 
building and grounds of the Supreme Court of the United States," 
approved August 18, 1949 (40 U.S.C. 13n(c)), is amended in the 
first sentence by striking out "1993" and inserting in Ueu thereof 
"1996". 
Approved December 14, 1993. 
LEGISLATIVE HISTORY—S. 1764: 
CONGRESSIONAL RECORD, Vol. 139 (1993): 
Nov. 20, considered and passed Senate. 
Nov. 22, considered and passed House.
A bill to amend the Thomas Jefferson Commemoration Commission Act to extend the deadlines for reports.
PL 103-191 (S.1716), enacted 12/14/1993

PUBLIC LAW 103-191—DEC. 14, 1993 
107 STAT. 2291 
Public Law 103-191 
103d Congress 
An Act 
To amend the Thomas Jefferson Commemoration Commission Act to extend the 
Dec. 14, 1993 
deadUnes for reports. 
[S. 1716] 
Be it enacted by the Senate and House of Representatives of 
the United States of 
America in Congress assembled, 
SECTION 1. REPORTS FROM THE COMMISSION. 
Section 9 of the Thomas Jefferson Commemoration Commission 
Act (36 U.S.C. 149 note) is amended— 
(1) in subsection (a), by striking "December 31, 1992" and 
inserting "March 15, 1994"; and 
(2) in subsection (b), by striking "December 31, 1993" and 
inserting "December 31,1994". 
SEC. 2. AUDIT OF FINANCIAL TRANSACTIONS. 
Section 10(b) of the Thomas Jefferson Commemoration Commis-
sion Act (36 U.S.C. 149 note) is amended— 
(1) by striking "December 31, 1992" each place it appears 
and inserting "March 15,1994"; 
(2) by striking "March 4, 1994" and inserting "March 3, 
1995"; and 
(3) by striking "1993" and inserting "1994". 
Approved December 14, 1993. 
LEGISLATIVE HISTORY—S. 1716: 
CONGRESSIONAL RECORD, Vol. 139 (1993): 
Nov. 20, considered and passed Senate. 
Nov. 21, considered and passed House. 
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A bill to extend arbitration under the provisions of chapter 44 of title 28, United States Code, and for other purposes.
PL 103-192 (S.1732), enacted 12/14/1993

107 STAT. 2292 
PUBLIC LAW 103-192—DEC. 14, 1993 
Public Law 103-192 
103d Congress 
An Act 
Dec. 14, 1993 
To extend arbitration under the provisions of chapter 44 of title 28, United States 
[S. 1732] 
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Code, 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. EXTENSION OF ARBITRATION. 
(a) AMENDMENT OF REPEAL.—Section 906 of the Judicial 
Improvements and Access to Justice Act (28 U.S.C. 651 note; Public 
Law 100-702; 102 Stat. 4664) is amended in the first sentence 
by striking out "5 years after the date of the enactment of this 
Act" and inserting in lieu thereof "December 31,1994". 
(b) AUTHORIZATION OF APPROPRIATIONS.—Section 905 of the 
Judicial Improvements and Access to Justice Act (28 U.S.C. 651 
note; PubHc Law 100-702; 102 Stat. 4664) is amended in the 
first sentence by striking out "4" and inserting in lieu thereof 
urjtt 
Effective date. 
SEC. 2. TREATMENT OF EXPIRED PROVISIONS. 
28 use 651 
note. 
Chapter 44 of title 28, United States Code, and the item relating 
to that chapter in the table of chapters at the beginning of part 
III of such title, shall be effective on or after the date of the 
enactment of this Act as if such chapter and item had not been 
repealed by section 906 of the Judicial Improvements and Access 
to Justice Act, as such section was in effect on the day before 
the date of the enactment of this Act. 
Approved December 14, 1993. 
LEGISLATIVE HISTORY—S. 1732: 
CONGRESSIONAL RECORD, Vol. 139 (1993): 
Nov. 19, considered and passed Senate. 
Nov. 22, considered and passed House, amended. 
Nov. 24, Senate concurred in House amendment.
To provide for the addition of the Truman Farm Home to the Harry S. Truman National Historic Site in the State of Missouri.
PL 103-184 (H.R.486), enacted 12/14/1993

PUBLIC LAW 103-184—DEC. 14, 1993 
107 STAT. 2243 
Public Law 103-184 
103d Congress 
An Act 
To provide for the addition of the Truman Farm Home to the Harry S Truman 
Dec. 14, 1993 
National Historic Site in the State of Missouri. 
[H.R. 486] 
Be it enacted by the Senate and House of Representatives of 
the United States of 
America in Congress assembled, 
SECTION 1. PROPERTY ACQUISITION 
The first section of the Act entitled "An Act to establish the 
Harry S Truman National Historic Site in the State of Missouri, 
and for other purposes", approved May 23, 1983 (97 Stat. 193), 16 use 461 note. 
is amended by adding at the end the following: 
"(c) The Secreta^^ is further authorized to acquire from Jackson 
County, Missouri, by donation, the real property commonly referred 
to as the Truman Farm Home located in Grandview, Jackson 
County, Missouri, together with associated lands and related struc-
tures, comprising approximately 5.2 acres. 
"(d) The Secretary is authorized and directed to provide appro-
priate political subdivisions of the Stete of Missouri with technical 
£uid planning assistance for the development and implementetion 
of plans, programs, regulations, or other means for minimizing 
the adverse effects on the Truman Farm House of the development 
and use of adjacent lands.". 
Approved December 14, 1993. 
LEGISLATIVE HISTORY—H.R. 486: 
HOUSE REPORTS: No. 103-399 (Comm. on Natural Resources). 
CONGRESSIONAL RECORD, Vol. 139 (1993): 
Nov. 22, considered and peissed House. 
Nov. 24, considered and passed Senate.
Designating October 29, 1993, as "National Firefighters Day".
PL 103-187 (H.J.Res.272), enacted 12/14/1993

PUBLIC LAW 103-187—DEC. 14, 1993 
107 STAT. 2255 
Public Law 103-187 
103d Congress 
Joint Resolution 
Dec 14 1993 
Designating December 15,1993, as 'National Firefighters Day". 
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[H.J. Res. 272] 
Whereas there are over 2,000,000 firefighters in the United States; 
Whereas firefighters respond to more than 2,300,000 fires and 
8,700,000 emergencies other than fires each year; 
Whereas 
fires 
annually 
cause 
nearly 
6,000 
deaths 
and 
$10,000,000,000 in property damages; 
Whereas firefighters have given their lives and risked injury to 
preserve the lives and ]protect the property of others; 
Whereas the contributions and sacrifices of valiant firefighters often 
go unreported and ai-e inadequately recognized by the public; 
and 
Whereas the work of firefighters deserves the attention and grati-
tude of all individuals in the United States: Now, therefore, 
be it 
Resolved by the Senate and House of Representatives of the 
United States of America in Congress assembled. That Decem-
ber 15, 1993, is designated as "National Firefighters Dajr", and 
the President of the United States is authorized and requested 
to issue a proclamation calling upon the people of the United 
States to observe the day with appropriate ceremonies and 
activities. 
Approved December 14, 1993. 
LEGISLATIVE HISTORY—H.J. Res. 272: 
CONGRESSIONAL RECORD, Vol. 139 (1993): 
Nov. 21, considered and passed House. 
Nov. 22, considered and passed Senate.
To provide increased flexibility to States in carrying out the Low-Income Home Energy Assistance Program.
PL 103-185 (H.R.3321), enacted 12/14/1993

107 STAT. 2244 
PUBLIC LAW 103-185—DEC. 14, 1993 
Public Law 103-185 
103d Congress 
An Act 
Dec. 14, 1993 
To provide increased flexibility to States in carrying out the Low-Income Home 
[H.R. 3321] 
Energy Assistance Program. 
Be it enacted by the Senate and House of Representatives of 
the United States of 
America in Congress assembled, 
SECTION 1. INCREASED STATE FLEXIBILITY IN THE LOW-INCOME 
HOME ENERGY ASSISTANCE PROGRAM. 
Section 927 of the Housing and Community Development Act 
42 use 8624 
of 1992 (Public Law 102-550) is amended— 
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(1) in subsection (a)— 
(A) by striking the parenthetical phrase; and 
(B) by inserting before the period ", except as provided 
in subsection (d)"; 
(2) in subsection (b)— 
(A) by striking "such" and inserting in lieu thereof 
"or receiving energy"; and 
(B) by inserting before the period "for any program 
in which eligibility or benefits are based on need, except 
as provided in subsection (d)"; and 
(3) by inserting at the end thereof the following new sub-
section: 
"(d) SPECIAL RULE FOR LOW-INCOME HOME ENERGY ASSISTANCE 
PROGRAM.—For purposes of the Low-Income Home Energy Assist-
ance Program, tenants described in subsection (a)(2) who are 
responsible for paying some or all heating or cooling costs shall 
not have their eligibility automatically denied. A State may consider 
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the amount of the heating or cooling component of utility allowances 
received by tenants described in subsection (a)(2) when setting 
benefit levels under the Low-Income Home Energy Assistance Pro-
gram. The size of any reduction in Low-Income Home Energy Assist-
ance Program benefits must be reasonably related to the amount 
of the heating or cooling component of the utility allowance received 
and must ensure that the highest level of assistance will be fur-
nished to those households with the lowest incomes and the highest 
energy costs in relation to income, taking into account family size, 
in compliance with section 2605(bX5) of the Low-Income Home 
Energy Assistance Act of 1981 (42 U.S.C. 8624(bX5)).''. 
Approved December 14, 1993. 
LEGISLATIVE HISTORY—H.R. 3321: 
CONGRESSIONAL RECORD, Vol. 139 (1993): 
Nov. 15, considered and passed House. 
Nov. 22, considered and passed Senate.
To authorize the leasing of naval vessels to certain foreign countries.
PL 103-174 (H.R.3471), enacted 12/02/1993

107 STAT. 2000 
PUBLIC LAW 103-174—DEC. 2, 1993 
Public Law 103-174 
103d Congress 
An Act 
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To authorize the leasing of naval vessels to certain foreign countries 
[H.R. 3471] 
Be it enacted by the Senate and House of Representatives of 
the United States of America in Congress assembled, 
SECTION 1. AUTHORITY TO LEASE NAVAL VESSELS TO CERTAIN FOR-
EIGN COUNTRIES. 
The Secretary of the Navy is authorized to lease to the following 
foreign governments the following naval vessels: 
(1) BRAZIL.—To the Government of Brazil, the "KNOX" 
class frigates HEPBURN (FF 1055), PATTERSON (FF 1061), 
FRANCIS HAMMOND (FF 1067), DOWNES (FF 1070), 
BLAKELY (FF 1072), and PAUL (FF 1080). 
(2) EGYPT.—To the Government of Egypt, the "KNOX" class 
frigates JESSE L. BROWN (FFT 1089) and MOINESTER (FFT 
1097). 
(3) MOROCCO.—To the Government of Morocco, the "KNOX" 
class frigate VALDEZ (FF 1096). 
(4) OMAN.—To the Government of Oman, the "KNOX" class 
frigate MILLER (FF 1091). 
(5) SPAIN.—To the Government of Spain, the "KNOX" class 
frigates AYLWIN (FF 1081) and PHARRIS (FF 1094). 
(6) TAIWAN.—^To the Coordination Coimcil for North Amer-
ican Affairs (which is the Taiwan instrumentality designated 
pursuant to section 10(a) of the Taiwan Relations Act), the 
"KNOX" class frigates JOSEPH HEWES (FFT 1078), COOK 
(FF 1083), and BARBEY (FF 1088). 
(7) THAILAND.—To the Government of Thailand, 
the 
"KNOX" class frigates MARVIN SHIELDS (FF 1066), HAROLD 
E. HOLT (FF 1074), OUELLET (FF 1077), and TRUETT (FFT 
1095). 
(8) TURKEY.—To the Government of Turkey, the "KNOX" 
class frigates BOWEN (FFT 1079), McCANDLESS (FFT 1084), 
DONALD B. BEARY (FFT 1085), and AINSWORTH (FFT 
1090). 
(9) VENEZUELA.—To the Government of Venezuela, the 
"KNOX" class frigates ROARK (FF 1053) and GRAY (FF 1054). 
SEC. 2. APPLICABLE LAW. 
The leases authorized by section 1 shall be in accordance with 
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chapter 6 of the Arms Export Control Act (22 U.S.C. 2796 and 
following), except that section 62 of that Act (22 U.S.C. 2796a; 
relating to reports to Congress) shall apply only to renewal of 
the leases. 
PUBLIC LAW 103-174—DEC. 2, 1993 
107 STAT. 2001 
SEC. 3. COSTS OF LEASES. 
Any expense of the United States in connection with a lease 
authorized by section 1 shall be charged to the recipient. 
SEC. 4. EXPIRATION OF AUTHORITY. 
The authority granted by section 1 shall expire at the end 
of the 2-year period beginning on the date of the enactment of 
this Act, except that leases entered into under that authority during 
that period may be renewed. 
Approved December 2, 1993. 
LEGISLATIVE HISTORY—H.R. 3471: 
CONGRESSIONAL RECORD, Vol. 139 (1993): 
Nov. 18, considered and passed House. 
Nov. 20, considered and passed Senate.
Red River Designation Act of 1993
PL 103-170 (H.R.914), enacted 12/02/1993

107 STAT. 1986 
PUBLIC LAW 103-170—DEC. 2, 1993 
Public Law 103-170 
103d Congress 
An Act 
Dec. 2, 1993 
[H.R. 914] 
Red River 
Designation 
Act of 1993. 
16 use 1271 
note. 
Appropriation 
authorization. 
To amend the Wild and Scenic Rivers Act to designate certain segments of the 
Red River in Kentucky as components of the national wild and scenic rivers 
system, 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 "Red River Designation Act 
of 1993". 
SEC. 2. FINDINGS. 
Congress finds that— 
(1) the natural, scenic, and recreational qualities of the 
Red River in Kentucky are unique and irreplaceable resources; 
and 
(2) the majority of the Red River corridor is within the 
Red River National Geologic area, which contains sedimentary 
rock formations imique to Kentucky and the United States, 
and should therefore be preserved for public enjo3rment. 
SEC. 3. DESIGNATION OF RIVER. 
Section 3(a) of the Wild and Scenic Rivers Act (16 U.S.C. 
1274(a)) is amended by adding at the end the following new 
paragraph: 
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X )(A) RED RIVER, KENTUCKY.—The 19.4-mile segment of the 
Red River extending from the Highway 746 Bridge to the School 
House Branch, to be administered by tne Secretory of Agriculture 
in the following classes: 
"(i) The 9.1-mile segment known as the TJpper Gorge' from 
the Highway 746 Bridge to Swift Camp Creek, as a wild river. 
This segment is identified as having the same boundary as 
the Kentucky Wild River. 
"(ii) The 10.3-mile segment known as the 'Lower Gorge' 
from Swift Camp Creek to the School House Branch, as a 
recreational river. 
'XB) There are authorized to be appropriated such sums as 
are necessary to carry out this paragraph.'^ 
PUBLIC LAW 103-170—DEC. 2, 1993 
107 STAT. 1987 
SEC. 4. UMTTATION. 
Nothing in this Act, or in the amendment to the Wild and 
Scenic Rivers Act made by this Act, shall be construed as authoriz-
ing any acquisition of any scenic easement that without the consent 
of such landowner would affect any regular use of relevant lands 
that was exercised prior to the acquisition of such easement. 
Approved December 2, 1993. 
LEGISLATIVE HISTORY—H.R. 914: 
HOUSE REPORTS: No. 103-281 «:k)mm. on Natural Resources). 
CONGRESSIONAL RECORD, Vol. 139 (1993): 
Oct. 18, considered and passed House. 
Nov. 18, considered and passed Senate.
A joint resolution designating January 2, 1994, through January 8, 1994, as "National Law Enforcement Training Week".
PL 103-167 (S.J.Res.75), enacted 12/02/1993

PUBLIC LAW 103-167—DEC. 2, 1993 
107 STAT. 1979 
Public Law 103-167 
103d Congress 
Joint Resolution 
Designating January 2, 1994, through January 8, 1994, as "National Law 
Dec. 2, 1993 
Enforcement Training Week". 
[S. 
J. Res. 75] 
Whereas law enforcement training and the sciences related to law 
enforcement are critical to the immediate and long-term safety 
and well-being of this Nation because law enforcement profes-
sionals provide service and protection to citizens in all sectors 
of society; 
Whereas law enforcement training is a critical component of 
national efforts to protect the citizens of this Nation from violent 
crime, to combat the malignancy of illicit drugs, and to apprehend 
criminals who commit personal, property, and business crimes; 
Whereas law enforcement training serves the hard working and 
law abiding citizens of this Nation; 
Whereas it is essential that the citizens of this Nation be able 
to enjoy an inherent right of freedom from fear and learn of 
the significant contributions that law enforcement trainers have 
made to assure such right; 
Whereas it is vital to build and maintain a highly trained and 
motivated law enforcement work force that is educated and 
trained in the skills of law enforcement and the sciences related 
to law enforcement in order to take advantage of the opportimities 
that law enforcement provides; 
Whereas it is in the national interest to stimulate and encourage 
the youth of this Nation to understand the significance of law 
enforcement training in the law enforcement profession and to 
the safety and security of all citizens; 
Whereas it is in the national interest to encourage the youth of 
this Nation to appreciate the intellectual fascination of law 
enforcement training; and 
Whereas it is in the national interest to make the youth of this 
Nation aware of career options available in law enforcement 
and disciplines related to law enforcement: Now, therefore, be 
it 
107 STAT. 1980 
PUBLIC LAW 103-167—DEC. 2, 1993 
Resolved by the Senate and House of Representatives of the 
United States of America in Congress assembled, That January 
2, 1994, through January 8, 1994, is designated as "National Law 
Enforcement Training Week". 
Approved December 2, 1993. 
LEGISLATIVE HISTORY—S.J. Res. 75: 
CONGRESSIONAL RECORD, Vol. 139 (1993): 
Oct. 28, considered and passed Senate. 
Nov. 18, considered and passed House.
A bill to extend authorities under the Middle East Peace Facilitation Act of 1993 by six months.
PL 103-166 (S.1667), enacted 12/02/1993

107 STAT. 1978 
PUBLIC LAW 103-166—DEC. 2, 1993 
Public Law 103-166 
103d Congress 
An Act 
Dec. 2, 1993 
To extend authorities under the Middle East Peace Facilitation Act of 1993 
[S. 1667] 
by six months. 
Be it enacted by the Senate and House of Representatives 
of 
the United States of America in Congress assembled, 
SECTION 1. EXTENSION OF AUTHORITIES. 
Section 3(a) of the Middle East Peace Facilitation Act of 1993 
Ante, p. 1309. 
(Public Law 103-125) is amended by striking "January 1" and 
inserting in lieu thereof "July 1". 
Approved December 2, 1993. 
LEGISLATIVE HISTORY—S. 1667: 
CONGRESSIONAL RECORD, Vol. 139 (1993): 
Nov. 17, considered and passed Senate. 
Nov. 18, considered and passed House.
To authorize the Air Force Memorial Foundation to establish a memorial in the District of Columbia or its environs.
PL 103-163 (H.R.898), enacted 12/02/1993

PUBLIC LAW 103-163—DEC. 2, 1993 
107 STAT. 1973 
Public Law 103-168 
lOSd Congress 
An Act 
To authorize the Air Force Memorial Foundation to establish a memorial in the 
Dec. 2,1993 
District of Coliunbia or its environs. 
[H.R. 898] 
Be it enacted by the Senate and House of Representatives of 
the United States of 
America in Congress assembled, 
SECTION 1. AUTHORITY TO ESTABUSH MEMORIAL. 
40 USC 1003 
(a) IN GENERAL.—^The Air Force Memorial Foundation is 
authorized to establish a memorial on Federal land in the District 
of Colimibia or its environs to honor the men and women who 
have served in the United States Air Force and its predecessors. 
(b) 
COMPLIANCE WITH STANDARDS FOR COMMEMORATIVE 
WORKS.—^The establishment of the memorial shall be in accordance 
with the Act entitled "An Act to provide standards for placement 
of commemorative works on certain Federal lands in the District 
of Coliunbia and its environs, and for other purposes", approved 
November 14,1986 (40 U.S.C. 1001 et seq.). 
SEC. 2. PAYMENT O F EXPENSES. 
40 USC 1003 
note. 
The Air Force Memorial Foundation shall be solely responsible 
for acceptance of contributions for, and payment of the expenses 
of, the establishment of the memorial. No Federal funds may be 
used to pay any expense of the establishment of the memorial. 
SEC. 3. DEPOSIT OF EXCESS FUNDS. 
40 USC 1003 
If, upon payment of all expenses of the establishment of the 
memorial (including the maintenance and preservation amount pro-
vided for in section 8(b) of the Act referred to in section 1(b)), 
or upon expiration of the authority for the memorial under section 
10(b) of such Act, there remains a balance of funds received for 
the establishment of the memorial, the Air Force Memorial Founda-
tion shall transmit the amoimt of the balance to the Secretary 
of the Treasury for deposit in the accoimt provided for in section 
8(bXl)ofsuchAct. 
Approved December 2, 1993. 
LEGISLATIVE HISTORY—H.R. 898 (S. 297): 
CONGRESSIONAL RECORD, Vol. 139 (1993): 
Nov. 16, considered and passed House. 
Nov. 20, considered and passed Senate.