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A bill to provide for the use of simplified procedures in the procurement of property and services by the Government where the amount involved does not exceed $10,000.
PL 93-356 (S.3311), enacted 07/25/1974

390 
PUBLIC LAW 93-356-JULY 25, 1974 
[88 STAT. 
Repeal; effec-
tive date. 
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and note. 
Appropriation. 
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note. 
42 u s e 2971e. 
Ante, p. 378. 
legal services will extend beyond six months after the date of enact-
ment of this Act, he shall include, in any such contract or grant, pro-
visions to assure that the obligation to provide such financial assistance 
may be assumed by the Legal Services Corporation, subject to such 
modifications of the terms and conditions of such contract or grant 
as the Corporation determines to be necessary. 
(2) Section 222(a)(3) of the Economic Opportunity Act of 1964 
is repealed, effective ninety days after the first meeting of the Board 
of Directors of the Legal Services Corporation. 
(e) There are authorized to be appropriated for the fiscal year end-
ing June 30, 19Y5, such sums as may be necessary for carrying out 
this section. 
(f) Title VI of the Economic Opportunity Act of 1964 is amended 
by inserting after section 625 thereof the following new section: 
u 
INDEPENDENCE OF LEGAL SERVICES CORPORATION 
"SEC. 626. Nothing in this Act, except title X, and no reference to 
this Act unless such reference refers to title X, shall be construed to 
affect the powers and activities of the Legal Services Corporation.". 
Approved July 25, 1974. 
July 25,1974 
[S.3311] 
Public Law 93-356 
AN ACT 
To provide for the use of simplified procedures in the procurement of property 
and services by the Government where the amount involved does not exceed 
$10,000. 
Government 
property procure-
ment and serv-
ices. 
Simplified pro-
cedures. 
D.e. eode 
1-808. 
Be it enacted by the /Senate and House of Representatives 
of the 
United States of America in Congress 
assembled, 
SECTION 1. Section 3709 of the Revised Statutes, as amended (41 
U.S.C. 5), is amended by striking out "$2,500" and inserting in lieu 
thereof "$10,000". 
SEC. 2. The third full unnumbered paragraph under the heading 
"Office of Architect of the Capitol" contained in the appropriations for 
the Architect of the Capitol in the Legislative Branch Appropriation 
Act, 1966 (79 Stat. 276; 41 U.S.C. 6a-l) is amended by striking out 
"$2,500" and inserting in lieu thereof "$10,000". 
SEC, 3. Section 302(c) (3) of the Federal Property and Adminis-
trative Services Act of 1949, as amended (41 U.S.C. 252(c)(3)) is 
amended by striking out "$2,500" and inserting in lieu thereof 
"$10,000". 
SEC. 4. 
amended 
"$10,000". 
(b) Section 2304(g) of such title is amended by striking out 
"$2,500" and inserting in lieu thereof "$10,000". 
SEC. 5. Section 9(b) of the Tennessee Valley Authority Act of 1933, 
as amended (16 U.S.C. 831h(b) (3)) is amended by striking out "$500" 
and inserting in lieu thereof "$10,000". 
Approved July 25, 1974. 
(a) Section 2304(a) (3) of title 10, United States Code, is 
by striking out "$2,500" and inserting in lieu thereof
Providing that funds apportioned for forest highways under section 202 (a), title 23, United States Code, remain available until expended.
PL 93-338 (S.3490), enacted 07/10/1974

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PUBLIC LAW 93-339-JULY 10, 1974 
293 
Public Law 93-338 
AN ACT 
July 10, 1974 
Providing that funds apportioned for forest higliways under section 202(a), 
•^'^'^^"-^ 
title 23, United States Code, remain available until expended. 
Be it enacted hy the Senate and House of Representatives 
of the 
United States of America in Congress assembled, Notwithstanding 
Forest high-
the provisions of section 203, title 23, United States Code, sums ^^^^' 
authorized for fiscal year 1972 and apportioned to States for forest 
highways under section 202(a), title 23, United States Code, shall 
remain available until expended. 
Approved July 10, 1974. 
Public Law 93-339 
AN A C T 
July 10,1974 
To amend the Northwest Atlantic Fisheries Act of 1950 to permit United States 
[H. R. 14291] 
participation in international enforcement of fish conservation in additional 
geographic areas, pursuant to the International Convention for the Northwest 
Atlantic Fisheries. 1949, and for other purposes. 
Be it enacted hy the Senate and House of Representatives 
of the 
United States of America in Congress assembled, That (a) section 
Northwest At-
2 of the Northwest Atlantic Fisheries Act of 1950 (16 U.S.C. 981) is XTt''of ^gfo'."" 
amended by striking out subsection (d) and redesignating subsections amendments. 
(e), (f), (g), (h), (i).aiid (j) as subsections (d), (e), (f), (g), (h), 
and (i), respectively. 
(b) The first sentence of section 4(a) of such Act (16 U.S.C. 983(a)) 
is amended by striking out "of the convention area" each place it 
appears and inserting in lieu thereof in each such place "under 
regulation by the Connnission'*. 
(c) Section 4(b) of such Act (16 U.S.C. 983(b)) is amended by 
striking out "may" and inserting "shall" in lieu thereof. 
(d) Section 7(d) of such Act (16 U.S.C. 986(d)) is amended by 
striking out "that portion of the convention area" and inserting in 
lieu thereof "any area inhabited by species of fish which are regulated 
by the Commission". 
(e) Section 7(e) of such Act (16 U.S.C. 986(e)) is amended by 
striking out "any portion of the convention area except such portions" 
and inserting in lieu thereof "any area inhabited by species of fish 
which are regulated by the Commission except any such area". 
(f) Section 9(c) of such Act (16 U.S.C. 988(c)) is amended by 
striking out "the convention area" and inserting in lieu thereof 
"any area inhabited by species of fish which are regulated by the 
Commission". 
(g) Subsection (b) of section 4 of the Act of September 27, 1950 
(64 Stat. 1068), is amended by adding the following sentence to the 
end thereof: "The Secretary of State shall submit an annual report to to'cTi^^'ress^"'^' 
the Congress of the costs incurred in reimbursing travel and per diem 
expenses of members of the advisory committee pursuant to this 
subsection." 
Approved July 10, 1974. 
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An original bill to amend title 38, United States Code, to provide a 10-year delimiting period for the pursuit of educational programs by veterans, wives, and widows.
PL 93-337 (S.3705), enacted 07/10/1974

292 
PUBLIC LAW 93-337-JULY 10, 1974 
[88 STAT. 
(3) Subsection (g) is amended by striking out "$2,500" and insert-
ing "$5,000" in place thereof. 
SEC. 2. Section 2734 of title 10, United States Code, is amended by 
striking out "$15,000" wherever it appears and inserting "$25,000" 
in place thereof. 
SEC. 3. Section 715 of title 32, United States Code, is amended as 
follows: 
(1) Subsection (a) is amended by striking out "$15,000" and insert-
ing "$25,000" in place of "$15,000". 
(2) Subsection (d) is amended by striking out "$15,000" both 
places it appears and inserting "$25,000" in place thereof. 
(3) Subsection (f) is amended by striking out "$2,500" and insert-
ing "$5,000" in place thereof. 
Approved July 8, 1974. 
Public Law 93-337 
July 10, 1974 
[S.3705] 
Veterans. 
Educational 
programs, ten-
year delimiting 
period. 
AN ACT 
Prisoners of 
38 u s e 1770. 
Eligibility 
periods. 
86 Stat. 1099. 
38 u s e 1712 
note. 
To amend title 38, United States Code, to provide a ten-year delimiting period 
for the pursuit of educational programs by veterans, wives, and vpidows. 
Be it enacted hy the Senate and Hmise of Representatives 
of the 
United States of America in Congress assenibled^ That section 1662 
of title 38, United States Code, is amended— 
(1) by deleting "eight" in subsection (a) and inserting in lieu 
thereof "10"; 
(2) by deleting "8-year" in subsection (b) and inserting in lieu 
thereof "10-year"; 
(3) by deleting "8-year" and "eight-year" in subsection (c) 
and inserting in lieu thereof "10-year", respectively; and 
(4) by adding at the end thereof the following new subsection: 
"(d) In the case of any veteran (1) who served on or after Janu-
ary 31, 1955, (2) who became eligible for educational assistance under 
the provisions of this chapter or chapter 36 of this title, and (3) who, 
subsequent to his last discharge or release from active duty, was cap-
tured and held as a prisoner of war by a foreign government or power, 
there shall be excluded, in computing his 10-year period of eligibility 
for educational assistance, any period during which he was so detained 
and any period immediately following his release from such detention 
during which he was hospitalized at a military, civilian, or Veterans' 
Administration medical facility.". 
SEC. 2. Section 1712 of title 38, United States Code, is amended— 
(1) by deleting "eight" in subsection (b) and inserting in lieu 
thereof ""10"; and 
(2) by deleting "eight" in subsection (f) and inserting in lieu 
thereof "10". 
SEC. 3. Section 604 (a) and (b) of Public Law 92-540 (82 Stat. ia33, 
October 24, 1972) is amended by deleting "eight" and inserting in lieu 
thereof "10". 
Approved July 10, 1974.
An Act to amend the Arms Control and Disarmament Act, as amended, in order to extend the authorization for appropriations, and for other purposes.
PL 93-332 (H.R.12799), enacted 07/08/1974

88 STAT. ] 
PUBLIC LAW 93-332-JULY 8, 1974 
289 
two years from the date the transferred vessel goes into operation; 
(b) the vessel will be made available to the United States in time of 
emergency and just compensation for title or use, as the case may be, 
shall be paid in accordance with section 902 of the Merchant Marine 
Act, 1936, as amended (46 U.S.C. 1242) ; (c) the purchaser will com-
ply with such further conditions as the Secretary may impose as 
authorized by sections 9, 37, and 41 of the Shipping Act, 1916, as 
amended (46 U.S.C. 808, 835, and 839); and (d) the purchaser will 
Surety bond. 
furnish a surety bond in an amount and with a surety satisfactory to 
the Secretary to secure performance of the foregoing agreements. 
In addition to any other provision such agreement may contain for 
Agreement en-
enforcement of (4) and (5) above, the agreement therein required 
may be specifically enforced by decree for specific performance or 
injunction in any district court of the United States. In the agreement 
with the Secretary, the purchaser shall irrevocably appoint a corporate 
agent within the United States for services or process upon such 
l^urchaser in any action to enforce the agreement. 
Approved June 30, 1974. 
Public Law 93-331 
JOINT RESOLUTION 
juiy 4, 1974 
To extend by thirty days the expiration date of the Export-Import Bank Act 
[S- J. Res. 218] 
of 1945. 
Resolved hy the Senate and House of Representatives 
of the United 
States of America in Congress assembled, That section 8 of the Export-
Import Bank Act of 1945 is amended by striking out "June 30" and 
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inserting in lieu thereof "July 30". 
Approved July 4, 1974. 
Public Law 93-332 
AN ACT 
July 8, 1974 
To amend the Arms Control and Disarmament Act, as amended, in order to extend 
LH.R. 12799] 
the authorization for appropriations, and for other purposes. 
Be it enacted hy the Senate and House of Representatives 
of the 
United States of America in Congress oMsemMed, That (a) section 
Arms control 
41 (d) of the Arms Control and Disarmament Act (22 U.S.C. 2581 (d)) ^cl'imendm'ms. 
is amended by 
(1) deleting "as authorized by section 15 of the Act of August 2, 
1946 (5 U.S.C. 55a), at rates not to exceed $100 per diem for indi-
viduals," and substituting therefor "as authorized by section 3109 
of title 5 of the United States Code,"; 
(2) deleting "section 5 of said Act, as amended (5 U.S.C. 
73b-2)" and substituting therefor "section 5703 of such title"; and 
(3) deleting from the first proviso thereof "one hundred days" 
and substituting therefor "130 days". 
(b) Section 49(a) of such Act (22 U.S.C. 2589(a)) is amended 
by inserting in the second sentence thereof immediately 
after 
"$22,000,000," the following: "and for the fiscal year 1975, the sum of 
$10,100,000,". 
Approved July 8, 1974.
Joint resolution to extend by 30 days the expiration date of the Export Administration Act of 1969.
PL 93-327 (H.J.Res.1057), enacted 06/30/1974

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PUBLIC LAW 93-328-JUNE 30, 1974 
287 
APPROPRIATION AUTHORIZATION FOR NONFOOD ASSISTANCE 
SEC. 5. The Child Nutrition Act of 1966 (42 U.S.C. 1771-1786) is 
amended by striking out "$20,000,000" in the first sentence of section 
5(a) and inserting in lieu thereof "$40,000,000". 
SPECIAL SUPPLEMENTAL FOOD PROGRAM 
SEC. 6. The third sentence of section 17(b) of the Child Nutrition 
Act of 1966 is amended by striking out '^$40,000,000" each place it 
^^ "^^ ^^^^• 
appears and inserting in lieu thereof "$100,000,000". 
TECHNICAL AMENDMENT 
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SEC. 7. The first sentence of section 3 of the National School Lunch 
Act is amended by striking out "sections 11 and 13" and inserting in 
lieu thereof "section 13". 
Approved June 30, 1974. 
Public Law 93-327 
J O I N T RESOLUTION 
june 30, 1974 
To extend by thirty days the expiration date of the Export Administration Act 
[H. J . Res. i057] 
of 1969. 
Resolved by the Seiiate and House of Representatives 
of the United 
States of America in Congress assembled^ That section 14 of the 
Export Administration Act of 1969 is amended by striking out 
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"June 30" and inserting in lieu thereof "July 30" 
Approved June 30, 1974. 
Public Law 93-328 
AN ACT 
jy„g 30^ 1974 
To amend title 39. United States Code, with respect to certain rates of postage, 
^^' '^^^^ 
and for other purposes. 
Postage rates. 
Adjustments, 
Be it enacted 
by the Senate 
and House 
of Representatives 
of the 
United States of America 
in Congress assembled^ That section 3626 of 
title 39, United States Code, is amended as follows: 
exTe"nsron. 
(1) Subparagraph (1) is amended by striking out the word "tenth" 
and inserting in lieu thereof the word "sixteenth" and by striking out 
the word "and" following the semicolon. 
(2) Subparagraph(2) is amended— 
(A) by inserting the word "former" between the words "under" 
and "sections" * 
(B) by striking out "4452 (a),"; 
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(C) by striking out the word "fifth" and inserting in lieu 
thereof the word "eighth"; 
(D) by striking out "subsection" and inserting in lieu thereof 
"subparagraph"; and 
(E) by striking out the period and inserting in lieu thereof a 
semicolon and the word "and". 
(3) Immediately below subparagraph (2), add the following new 
subparagraph: 
"(3) the rates for mail under former section 4452(a) shall be 
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equal, on and after the first day of the fifth year following the 
effective date of the first rate decision applicable to that class or
A joint resolution to extend by 30 days the expiration date of the Export-Import Bank Act of 1945.
PL 93-331 (S.J.Res.218), enacted 07/04/1974

88 STAT. ] 
PUBLIC LAW 93-332-JULY 8, 1974 
289 
two years from the date the transferred vessel goes into operation; 
(b) the vessel will be made available to the United States in time of 
emergency and just compensation for title or use, as the case may be, 
shall be paid in accordance with section 902 of the Merchant Marine 
Act, 1936, as amended (46 U.S.C. 1242) ; (c) the purchaser will com-
ply with such further conditions as the Secretary may impose as 
authorized by sections 9, 37, and 41 of the Shipping Act, 1916, as 
amended (46 U.S.C. 808, 835, and 839); and (d) the purchaser will 
Surety bond. 
furnish a surety bond in an amount and with a surety satisfactory to 
the Secretary to secure performance of the foregoing agreements. 
In addition to any other provision such agreement may contain for 
Agreement en-
enforcement of (4) and (5) above, the agreement therein required 
may be specifically enforced by decree for specific performance or 
injunction in any district court of the United States. In the agreement 
with the Secretary, the purchaser shall irrevocably appoint a corporate 
agent within the United States for services or process upon such 
l^urchaser in any action to enforce the agreement. 
Approved June 30, 1974. 
Public Law 93-331 
JOINT RESOLUTION 
juiy 4, 1974 
To extend by thirty days the expiration date of the Export-Import Bank Act 
[S- J. Res. 218] 
of 1945. 
Resolved hy the Senate and House of Representatives 
of the United 
States of America in Congress assembled, That section 8 of the Export-
Import Bank Act of 1945 is amended by striking out "June 30" and 
^2 use easf. 
inserting in lieu thereof "July 30". 
Approved July 4, 1974. 
Public Law 93-332 
AN ACT 
July 8, 1974 
To amend the Arms Control and Disarmament Act, as amended, in order to extend 
LH.R. 12799] 
the authorization for appropriations, and for other purposes. 
Be it enacted hy the Senate and House of Representatives 
of the 
United States of America in Congress oMsemMed, That (a) section 
Arms control 
41 (d) of the Arms Control and Disarmament Act (22 U.S.C. 2581 (d)) ^cl'imendm'ms. 
is amended by 
(1) deleting "as authorized by section 15 of the Act of August 2, 
1946 (5 U.S.C. 55a), at rates not to exceed $100 per diem for indi-
viduals," and substituting therefor "as authorized by section 3109 
of title 5 of the United States Code,"; 
(2) deleting "section 5 of said Act, as amended (5 U.S.C. 
73b-2)" and substituting therefor "section 5703 of such title"; and 
(3) deleting from the first proviso thereof "one hundred days" 
and substituting therefor "130 days". 
(b) Section 49(a) of such Act (22 U.S.C. 2589(a)) is amended 
by inserting in the second sentence thereof immediately 
after 
"$22,000,000," the following: "and for the fiscal year 1975, the sum of 
$10,100,000,". 
Approved July 8, 1974.
Joint resolution making further urgent supplemental appropriations for the fiscal year ending June 30, 1974, for the Veterans' Administration, and for other purposes.
PL 93-321 (H.J.Res.1061), enacted 06/30/1974

88 STAT. ] 
PUBLIC LAW 93-321-JUNE 30, 1974 
275 
mittees, except that funds may be expended prior to the expii'ation of 
such sixty days in any case in which the Congress approves an earlier 
date by concurrent resolution. The Governors of the Colorado River 
Basin States shall be notified of these changes. 
(b) The Secretary is hereby authorized to enter into contracts that 
contract 
he deems necessary to carry out the provisions of this title, in advance '^"''^°"*y-
of the appropriation of funds therefor. There is hereby authorized to 
Appropriation. 
be appropriated the sum of $125,100,000 for the construction of the 
works and for other purposes authorized in section 202 of this title, 
based on April 1973 prices, plus or minus such amounts as may be 
justified by reason of ordinary fluctuations in costs involved therein, 
and such sums as may be required to operate and maintain such works. 
There is further authorized to be appropriated such sums as may be 
necessary to pay condemnation awards in excess of appraised values 
and to cover costs required in connection Avith the Uniform Relocation 
Assistance and Real Property Acquisition Policies Act of U)TO (Public 
Law 90-646). 
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SEC. 209. As used in this title— 
"°43"usc 1599, 
(a) all terms that are defined in the Coloi-ado River Compact 
shall have the meanings therein defined; 
(b) "Colorado River Basin States" means the States of 
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Arizona, California, Colorado, Nevada, New Mexico, Utah, and states." 
Wyoming. 
Approved June 24, 1974. 
Public Law 93-321 
J O I N T RESOLUTION 
June 30, 1974 
Making further urgent supplemental appropriations for the fiscal year ending 
• J- Res. 
j 
June 30, 1974, for the Veterans Administration, and for other purposes 
Resolved hy the Seriate and House of Representatives 
of the United 
States of America in Congress assembled^ That the following sums ^^^terans 
are appropriated, out of any money in the Treasury not otherwise 
supplemental" 
appropriated, for the fiscal year ending June 30, 1974, namely: 
appropriation. 
VETERANS ADMINISTRATION 
COMPENSATION AND PENSIONS 
For an additional amount for Compensation and 
Pensions, 
$100,000,000, to remain available until expended. 
READJUSTMENT BENEFITS 
For an additional amount for Readjustment Benefits, $77,000,000, 
to remain available until expended. 
GENERAL OPERATING EXPENSES 
For an additional amount for General Operating Expenses, 
$2,000,000. 
Approved June 30, 1974.
Joint resolution to extend by 30 days the expiration date of the Defense Production Act of 1950.
PL 93-323 (H.J.Res.1056), enacted 06/30/1974

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PUBLIC LAW 93-323-JUNE 30, 1974 
[88 STAT. 
CHAPTER VI 
DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION 
OFFICE OF THE SECRETARY 
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note. 
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note. 
Fiscal year 
limitation. 
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Short title. 
TRANSPORTATION PLANNING, RESEARCH, AND DEVELOPMENT 
For necessary expenses for conducting transportation planning, 
research, and development activities, including the collection of 
national transportation statistics, to remain available until expended, 
$6,400,000. 
CHAPTER VII 
FEDERAL ENERGY OFFICE 
SALARIES AND EXPENSES 
For necessary expenses of the Federal Energy Office established by 
Executive Order Numbered 11748, dated December 4,1973, including 
hire of passenger motor vehicles, reimbursements to the Emergency 
Fund of the President for allocations to the Office, and services as 
authorized by 5 U.S.C. 3109, but at rates for individuals not to exceed 
the per diem equivalent of the rate for grade GS-18, $19,000,000: 
Provided^ That advances or repayments or transfers from this appro-
priation may be made to any department or agency for expenses of 
carrying out such activities. 
TITLE II 
GENERAL PROVISIONS 
SEC. 201. No part of any appropriation contained in this Act shall 
remain available for obligation beyond the current fiscal year unless 
expressly so provided herein. 
SEC. 202. No part of any appropriation contained in this Act shall 
be available for paying to the Administrator of the General Services 
Administration in excess of 90 per centum of the standard level user 
charge established pursuant to section 210 (j) of the Federal Property 
and Administrative Services Act of 1949, as amended, for space and 
services. 
This Act may be cited as the "Special Energy Research and Devel-
opment Appropriation Act, 1975". 
Approved June 30, 1974. 
June 30, 1974 
Public Law 93-323 
JOINT RESOLUTION 
[H. J. Res. 1056] rp^ exteud by thirty clays the expiration date of the Defense Production Act of 
1950. 
Resolved hy the Senate and House of Representatmes 
of the United 
States of America in Congress asserribled^ That the first sentence of 
section 717(a) of the Defense Production Act of 1950 (50 U.S.C. App. 
2166(a)) is amended bv striking out "June 30" and inserting in lieu 
thereof "July 30". 
Approved June 30, 1974.