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A bill to amend section 318 of the Communications Act of 1934, as amended, to enable the Federal Communications Commission to authorize translator broadcast stations to originate limited amounts of local programming, and to authorize FM radio translator stations to operate unattended in the same manner as is now permitted for television broadcast translator stations.
PL 94-335 (S.2847), enacted 07/01/1976

90 STAT. 794 
PUBLIC LAW 94-335—JULY 1, 1976 
Public Law 94-335 
. . 
94th Congress 
An Act 
July 1, 1976 
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Q amend section 318 of the Communications Act of 1934, as amended, to enable 
[S. 2847] 
the Federal Communications Commission to authorize translator broadcast 
stations to originate limited amounts of local programing, and to authorize 
frequency modulation (FM) radio translator stations to operate unattended 
in the same manner as is now permitted for television broadcast translator 
stations. 
Be it enacted 5y the Senate and House of Representatives of the 
Communications 
United States of America in Congress assembled^ That clause (3) of 
Act of 1934, 
the first proviso of section 318 of the Communications Act of 1934 
amendment. 
(47 U.S.C. 318) is amended— 
(1) by striking out "solely" and inserting in lieu thereof 
"primarily", and 
(2) by striking out "television". 
Approved July 1, 1976. 
LEGISLATIVE HISTORY: 
HOUSE REPORT No. 94-1261 accompanying H.R. 9689 (Comm. on Interstate and 
Foreign Commerce). 
SENATE REPORT No. 94-919 (Comm. on Commerce). 
CONGRESSIONAL RECORD, VoL 122 (1976): 
May 27, considered and passed Senate. 
June 21, considered and passed House, in lieu of H.R. 9689.
An Act to amend the act of October 15, 1966 (80 Stat. 953; 20 U.S.C. 65a), relating to the National Museum of the Smithsonian Institution, so as to authorize additional appropriations to the Smithsonian Institution for carrying out the purposes of said Act.
PL 94-336 (S.2945), enacted 07/01/1976

PUBLIC LAW 94-336—JULY 1, 1976 
90 STAT. 795 
Public Law 94-336 
94th Congress 
An Act 
To amend the Act of October 15, 1966 (80 Stat. 953; 20 U.S.C. 65a), relating to 
July 1, 1976 
the National Museum of the Smithsonian Institution, so as to authorize addi- 
[S. 2945] 
tional appropriations to the Smithsonian Institution for carrying out the 
purposes of said Act. 
Be it enacted hy the Senate and Hcmse of Representatives of the 
United States of America in Congress assemhled, That section 2(b) Smithsonian 
of the National Museum Act of 1966 (20 U.S.C. 65a) is amended to Institution, 
r e a d : 
Appropriation 
"(b) There are hereby authorized to be appropriated to the Smith-
sonian Institution $1,000,000 each year for fiscal years 1978,1979, and 
1980.". 
Approved July 1, 1976. 
authorization. 
LEGISLATIVE HISTORY: 
HOUSE REPORT No. 94-1125 accompanying H.R. 12505 (Comm. on House Adminis-
tration). 
SENATE REPORT No. 94-733 (Comm. on Rules and Administration). 
CONGRESSIONAL RECORD, Vol. 122 (1976): 
Apr. 6, considered and passed Senate. 
June 22, considered and passed House, in lieu of H.R. 12505.
A bill to extend the expiration date of the Federal Energy Administration Act of 1974.
PL 94-332 (S.3625), enacted 06/30/1976

90 STAT. 784 
PUBLIC LAW 94-332—JUNE 30, 1976 
Public Law 94-332 
94th Congress 
An Act 
June 30, 1976 
rjiQ extend the expiration date of the Federal Energy Administration Act of 1974. 
[S. 3625] 
Be it enacted hy the Senate and House of Representatives of the 
Federal Energy 
United States of America in Congress assembled^ That (a) section 30 
Administration 
of the Federal Energy Administration Act of 1974 is amended by 
Act of 1974, 
striking out "June 30, 1976." and inserting in lieu thereof "July 30, 
extension. 
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Effective date. 
(^) '^^® amendment to the Federal Energy Administration Act of 
15 use761 note, l^'^: made by subsection (a) shall take effect on June 30, 1976. 
Approved June 30, 1976. 
LEGISLATIVE HISTORY: 
CONGRESSIONAL RECORD, Vol. 122 (1976): 
June 28, considered and passed Senate. 
June 30, considered and passed House.
Joint resolution to amend the Higher Education Act of 1965, and for other purposes.
PL 94-328 (S.J.Res.203), enacted 06/30/1976

PUBLIC LAW 94-328—JUNE 30, 1976 
90 STAT. 727 
Public Law 94-328 
94th Congress 
Joint Resolution 
To amend the Higher Education Act of 1965, and for other purposes. 
Resolved hy the Senate and House of Repi^esentatives of the United 
States of America in Congress assembled^ That this joint resolution 
may be cited as the "Emergency Technical Provisions Act of 1976". 
SEC. 2. (a) The first sentence of section 424(a) of the Higher Edu-
cation Act of 1965 is amended by striking out "for the fiscal year end-
ing June 30, 1975" and inserting in lieu thereof the following: "each 
for the fiscal year ending June 30, 1975, for the fiscal year ending 
June 30, 1976, and for the period beginning July 1, 1976, and ending 
September 80, 1976". 
(b) Section 428(a)(5) of such Act is amended by striking out 
"June 30, 1975" and inserting in lieu thereof "September 30, 1976". 
(c) Section 2(a) (7) of the Emergency Insured Student Loan Act 
of 1969 is amended by striking out "July 1, 1975" and inserting in 
lieu thereof "October 1,1976". 
(d) The amendments made by this section shall not be deemed to 
authorize the automatic extension of the programs so amended, under 
section 414 of the General Education Provisions Act, beyond the date 
specified in such amendments. 
(e) For the purposes of section 446(b) of the Higher Education 
Act of 1965, the period beginning July 1, 1976, and ending Septem-
ber 30, 1977, shall be treated as one fiscal year, any other provision of 
law to the contrary notwithstanding. 
(f) Section 411 of the Higher Education Act of 1965 is amended by 
inserting at the end thereof the following new subsection: 
" (c) Any institution of higher education which enters into an agree-
ment with the Commissioner to disburse to students attending that in-
stitution the amounts those students are eligible to receive under this 
subpart shall not be deemed, by virtue of such agreement, a contractor 
maintaining a system of records to accomplish a function of the Com-
missioner.". 
June 30, 1976 
[SJ. Res. 203] 
Emergency 
Technical 
Provisions Act of 
1976. 
20 u s e 1001 
note. 
20 u s e 1074. 
20 u s e 1078. 
20 u s e 1078a. 
Extension, 
limitation. 
20 u s e 1226a 
note. 
42 u s e 2756. 
note. 
42 u s e 2756. 
20 u s e 1070a. 
Approved June 30, 1976. 
LEGISLATIVE HISTORY: 
HOUSE REPORT No. 94-1281 accompanying H J. Res. 984 (eomm. on Education and 
Labor). 
SENATE REPORT No. 94-954 (eomm. on Labor and Public Welfare). 
eONGRESSIONAL REeORD, Vol. 122 (1976): 
June 17, considered and passed Senate. 
June 21, considered and passed House, lieu of H.J. Res. 984. 
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A bill to extend the Marine Protection, Research and Sanctuaries Act for two years.
PL 94-326 (S.3147), enacted 06/30/1976

PUBLIC LAW 94-326—JUNE 30, 1976 
90 STAT. 725 
Public Law 94-326 
94th Congress 
An Act 
To extend the Marine Protection, Research, and Sanctuaries Act for two years. 
June 6\), 1976 
Be it enacted by the Senate and House of Representatives of the 
United States of America in Congress assembled. That section 111 of 
the Marine Protection, Eesearch, and Sanctuaries Act of 1972 (33 
U.S.C. 1420) is amended— 
(1) by striking out "and" immediately after "fiscal year 1976,"; 
and 
(2) by adding immediately after "September 30, 1976)," the 
following: "and not to exceed $4,800,000 for fiscal year 1977,". 
SEC. 2. Section 112 of the Marine Protection, Research, and Sanc-
tuaries Act of 1972 (33 U.S.C. 1421) is amended— 
(1) by striking out "Administrator shall" and inserting in lieu 
thereof "Administrator, the Secretary, and the Secretary of the 
department in which the Coast Guard is operating shall each 
individually"; 
(2) by striking out "June 30 of each year" and inserting in lieu 
thereof "March 1 of each year". 
SEC. 3. The last sentence of section 204 of the Marine Protection, 
Research, and Sanctuaries Act of 1972 (33 U.S.C. 1444) is amended 
by inserting immediately before the period the following: ", and not 
to exceed $5,600,000 for fiscal year 1977". 
SEC. 4. Section 304 of the Marine Protection, Research, and Sanctu-
aries Act of 1972 (16 U.S.C. 1434) is amended— 
(1) by striking out "and" immediately after "fiscal year 1976,"; 
and 
(2) by adding immediately after "September 30, 1976)" the 
following ", and not to exceed $500,000 for fiscal year 1977". 
[S. 3147] 
Marine 
Protection, 
Research, and 
Sanctuaries Act 
of 1972, 
extension. 
Approved June 30, 1976. 
LEGISLATIVE HISTORY: 
SENATE REPORT No. 94-860 (Comm. on Commerce). 
CONGRESSIONAL RECORD, Vol. 122 (1976): 
May 21, 25, considered and passed Senate. 
June 17, considered and passed House.
An Act to extend the authorization for appropriations to carry out the Endangered Species Act of 1973.
PL 94-325 (S.3122), enacted 06/30/1976

90 STAT. 724 
PUBLIC LAW 94-325—JUNE 30, 1976 
Public Law 94-325 
94th Congress 
An Act 
June 30, 1976 
[S. 3122] 
Endangered 
Species Act of 
1973; 
appropriation 
authorization, 
extension. 
To extend the authorization for appropriations to carry out the Endangered 
Species Act of 1973. 
Be it enacted hy the Senate and House of Representatives of the 
United States of America in Congress assembled^ That section 15 of 
the Endangered Species Act of 1973 (16 U.S.C. 1542) is amended— 
(1) by striking out " (A) not to exceed $4,000,000" and all that 
follows through "$10,000,000 for fiscal year 1976," in paragraph 
(A) thereof and inserting in lieu thereof "(1) not to exceed 
$10,000,000 for the fiscal year ending June 30,1976, not to exceed 
$1,800,000 for the fiscal transitional period ending September 30, 
1976, and not to exceed a total of $25,000,000 for the fiscal year 
ending September 30, 1977 and the fiscal year ending Sep-
tember 30,1978,"; and 
(2) by striking out "(B) not to exceed $2,000,000" and all that 
follows through "$2,000,000 for fiscal year 1976," in paragraph 
(B) thereof and inserting in lieu thereof "(2) not to exceed 
$2,000,000 for the fiscal year ending June 30, 1976, not to exceed 
$500,000 for the fiscal transitional period ending September 30, 
1976, and not to exceed a total of $5,000,000 for the fiscal year 
ending September 30, 1977 and tJie fiscal year ending Sep-
tember 30, 1978,". 
Approved June 30, 1976. 
LEGISLATIVE HISTORY: 
HOUSE REPORT No. 94-887 accompanying H.R. 8092 (Comm. on Merchant Marine 
and Fisheries). 
SENATE REPORT No. 94-837 (Comm. on Commerce). 
CONGRESSIONAL RECORD, Vol. 122 (1976): 
Mar. 15, H.R. 8092 considered and passed House. 
May 18, considered and passed Senate. 
June 17, considered and passed House, in lieu of H.R. 8092.
A bill relating to the display of certain historical documents within the U.S. Capitol Building during the calendar year 1976.
PL 94-327 (S.3475), enacted 06/30/1976

90 STAT. 726 
PUBLIC LAW 94-327—JUNE 30, 1976 
June 30, 1976 
[S. 3475] 
Historical 
documents. 
Display within 
the U.S. Capitol. 
Public Law 94-327 
94th Congress 
An Act 
Relating to the display of certain historical documents within the United States 
Capitol Building during the calendar year 1976. 
Be it enacted hy the Senate and House of Representatives of the 
United States of America in Congress assembled. That nothing con-
tained in the provisions of section 1815 of the Revised Statutes of the 
United States (40 U.S.C. 189), or any other law, shall be construed 
as prohibiting the Architect of the Capitol, during the Bicentennial 
year from displaying, in such manner and within such area of the 
United States Capitol Building, as the Architect of the Capitol, with 
the approval of the Joint Committee on the Library, shall determine, 
the historical drawings which resulted from the architectural com-
petition held in 1793 for the design of the United States Capitol 
Building. 
SEC. 2. For the purpose of displaying such historical drawings in 
the United States Capitol Building, the Architect of the Capitol, under 
the direction of the Joint Committee on the Library, is authorized to 
ent€?r into such arrangements or agreements as may be necessary in 
order to assure the protection of the aforementioned drawings while 
such drawiiigs are under his supervision. 
Approved June 30, 1976. 
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LEGISLATIVE HISTORY: 
SENATE REPORT No. 94-924 (Comm. on Rules and Administration). 
CONGRESSIONAL RECORD, Vol. 122 (1976): 
June 10, considered and passed Senate. 
June 18, considered and passed House.
A joint resolution to authorize and direct the Secretary of the Army, acting through the Chief of Engineers, to undertake dredging operations for Operation Sail.
PL 94-318 (S.J.Res.201), enacted 06/25/1976

90 STAT. 708 
PUBLIC LAW 94-318—JUNE 25, 1976 
June 25, 1976 
[S.J. Res. 201] 
Operation Sail. 
New York 
Harbor, dredging 
operation. 
Public Law 94-318 
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f i 
94th Congress 
Joint Resolution 
To authorize and direct the Secretary of the Army, acting through the Chief of 
Engineers, to undertalce dredging operations for Operation Sail. 
Whereas the Congress finds that— 
(a) Operation Sail is a major Bicentennial activity and an inter-
national undertaking involving almost every four-masted sailing 
ship in the world plus many smaller vessels and a display and review 
of United States and foreign naval vessels. The President of the 
United States and the Queen of England are scheduled to partici-
pate in this activity; 
(b) on or about July 3, 1976, approximately two hundred unique 
sailing ships representing many nations of the world are scheduled 
to arrive in New York Harbor and surrounding waters to com-
memorate the United States Bicentennial; 
(c) the sailing ships will be berthed in basins and marinas 
throughout the New York/New England area for public display 
and visits. Four of the most significant sailing vessels are scheduled 
for berthing in the South Street Museum area of downtown New 
York City which is the focal point of this major Bicentennial event; 
(d) some docking areas for the ships participating in Operation 
Sail are of inadequate depth; 
(e) the United States Army Corps of Engineers currently main-
tains New York Harbor and surrounding waters for navigation 
purposes and has the capability of providing adequate docking 
depths for the ships of Operation Sail; and 
(f) the United States Army Corps of Engineers has extensive 
knowledge of the technical and environmental aspects of dredging 
in the New York area and can apply this expertise to the dredging 
required in the areas proposed for the docking of the ships of 
Operation Sail: Now, therefore, be it 
Resolved hy the Senate and House of Representatwes 
of the 
United 
States of America 
in Congress assembled, That the Secretary of the 
Army, acting through the Chief of Engineers, is hereby authorized 
and directed to dredge New York Harbor in the vicinity of the South 
Street Seaport Museum, Manhattan, New York, to an authorized 
depth of eighteen feet for the purpose of providing adequate docking 
depth for ships of Operation Sail. 
The Secretary of the Army, acting through the Chief of Engineers, 
is authorized to use any funds presently available to him for operation 
and maintenance of navigation in New York Harbor and surrounding 
waters to carry out the work authorized by this resolution presently 
estimated to cost $100,000. 
Approved June 25, 1976. 
LEGISLATIVE HISTORY: 
SENATE REPORT No. 94-962 (Comm. on Public Works). 
CONGRESSIONAL RECORD, Vol. 122 (1976): 
June 21, considered and passed Senate. 
June 22, considered and passed House.
A bill to extend the authorization of appropriations for the National Commission on New Technological Uses of Copyrighted Works to be coextensive with the life of such Commission.
PL 94-314 (S.3187), enacted 06/21/1976

90 STAT. 692 
PUBLIC LAW 94-314—JUNE 21, 1976 
June 21> 1976 
[S. 3187] 
National 
Commission on 
New Technical 
Uses of 
Copyrighted 
Works. 
Appropriation 
authorization. 
17 use 201 
note. 
Public Law 94-314 
94th Congress 
An Act 
To extend the authorization of appropriations for the National Commission on 
New Technological Uses of Copyrighted Works to be coextensive with the life 
of such Commission. 
Be it enacted hy the Senate 
and House of Representatives 
of the 
United States of America 
in Congress assembled^ That section 205 of 
the Act entitled "An Act to amend title 17 of the United States Code 
to remove the expiration date for a limited copyright in sound record-
ings, to increase the criminal penalties for piracy and counterfeiting of 
sound recordings, to extend the duration of copyright protection in 
certain cases, to establish a National Commission on New Technological 
Uses of Copyrighted Works, and for other purposes", is amended by 
striking out "June 30,1976" and inserting in lieu thereof the following: 
"and including the day on which the Commission terminates". 
Approved June 21, 1976. 
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LEGISLATIVE HISTORY: 
HOUSE REPORT No. 94-1137 accompanying H.R. 11877 (Comm. on the Judiciary). 
SENATE REPORT No. 94-798 (Comm. on the Judiciary). 
CONGRESSIONAL RECORD, Vol. 122 (1976): 
May 11, considered and passed Senate. 
June 7, considered and passed House, in lieu of H.R. 11877.
A bill to authorize appropriations for the saline water conversion program for fiscal year 1977.
PL 94-316 (H.R.11559), enacted 06/22/1976

90 STAT. 694 
PUBLIC LAW 94-316—JUNE 22, 1976 
Public Law 94-316 
94th Congress 
June 22, 1976 
[H.R. 11559] 
Saline water 
conversion 
program, 1977. 
Appropriation 
authorization. 
42 u s e 1959 
note. 
42 u s e 1959d 
note. 
42 u s e 5909. 
An Act 
To authorize appropriations for the saline water conversion program for 
fiscal year 1977. 
Be it enacted hy the Senate aiid House of Representatives of the 
United States of America in Congress assembled, That there is author-
ized to be appropriated, to carry out the provisions of the Saline Water 
Conversion Act of 1971 (85 Stat. 159) during fiscal year 1977 the sum 
of $7,540,000, to remain available until expended as follows: 
(a) Water Kesources Kesearch: 
(1) Saline Water Conversion Process Research, $800,000; and 
(2) Water Reuse Research and Planning, $1,200,000. 
(b) Technology Development: 
(1) Seawater Membrane Development, $1,600,000; 
(2) Water Reuse Technology Development and Testing, 
$500,000; 
(3) Technology Transfer, $300,000; 
(4) Brackish Water Membrane Development and Testing, 
$750,000; and 
(5) Freezing Technology Development and Testing, $850,000. 
(c) Test Facility Operation and Maintenance: 
(1) Brackish Water Test Facility, $400,000; and 
(2) Seawater Test Facility, $300,000. 
(d) Administration and Coordination, $840,000. 
SEC. 2. Expenditures and obligations under any item authorized by 
subsections (a) and (b) of section 1 may be increased by not more 
than 10 per centum if any such increase is accompanied by a corre-
sponding decrease in expenditures and obligations in one or more 
items authorized to be appropriated by said subsections (a) and (b) 
of section 1. 
SEC. 3. Relative to the definition of, title to, and licensing of inven-
tions made or conceived in the course of or under any contract or grant 
pursuant to the Water Resources Research Act of 1964 (42 U.S.C. 
1961) or the Saline Water Conversion Act of 1971 (42 U.S.C. 1959), 
and notwithstanding any other provision of law, the Secretary shall 
be governed by the provisions of sections 9 and 10 of the Federal Non-
nuclear Energy, Research, and Development Act of 1974 (42 U.S.C. 
5908) : Provided, however, That subsections (1) and (n) of said 
section 9 of said Act shall not apply to this Act. 
Approved June 22, 1976. 
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LEGISLATIVE HISTORY: 
HOUSE REPORT No. 94-985 (eomm. on Interior and Insular Affairs). 
SENATE REPORT No. 94-807 (eomm. on Interior and Insular Affairs). 
eONGRESSIONAL REeORD, Vol. 122 (1976): 
Apr. 5, considered and passed House. 
June 3, considered and passed Senate, amended. 
June 7, House concurred in Senate amendments.
A joint resolution to provide for the reappointment of James E. Webb as a citizen regent of the Board of Regents of the Smithsonian Institution.
PL 94-315 (S.J.Res.168), enacted 06/21/1976

PUBLIC LAW 94-315—JUNE 21, 1976 
90 STAT. 693 
Public Law 94-315 
94th Congress 
Joint Resolution 
To provide for the reappointment of James B. Webb as a citizen regent of the 
Board of Regents of the Smithsonian Institution. 
Resolved hy the Senate and House of Representatives of the United 
States of America in Congress assembled^ That the vacancy in the 
Board of Regents of the Smithsonian Institution, of the class other 
than Members of Congress, which will occur by the expiration of the 
term of James E. "Webb, of Washington, District of Columbia, on 
May 18,1976, be filled by the reappointment of the present incumbent 
for the statutory term of six years. 
Approved June 21, 1976. 
June 21. 1976 
[SJ. Res. 168] 
Smithsonian 
Institution. 
LEGISLATIVE HISTORY; 
HOUSE REPORT No. 94-1126 accompanying H.J. Res. 863 (Comm. on House 
Administration). 
SENATE REPORT No. 94-720 (Comm. on Rules and Administration). 
CONGRESSIONAL RECORD, Vol. 122 (1976): 
Mar. 31, considered and passed Senate. 
June 7, considered and passed House, in lieu of HJ. Res. 863.
A bill to authorize the Secretary of Agriculture to amend retroactively regulations of the Department of Agriculture pertaining to the computation of price support payments under the national Wool Act of 1954 in order to insure the equitable treatment of ranchers and farmers.
PL 94-312 (S.532), enacted 06/21/1976

90 STAT. 690 
PUBLIC LAW 94-312—JUNE 21, 1976 
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:;- Public Law 94-312 
: 
94th Congress 
An Act 
June 21, 197o 
rjiQ authorize the Secretary of Agriculture to amend retroactively regulations of 
[S. 532] 
the Department of Agriculture pertaining to the computation of price sup-
port payments under' the National Wool Act of 1954 in order to insure the 
equitable treatment of ranchers and farmers. 
Be it enacted hy the Senate and House of Representatives of the 
Wool price 
United States of America in Congress assembled, That the Secretary 
supports. 
of Agriculture is authorized to amend retroactively regulations of the 
Regulations. 
Department of Agriculture pertaining to the computation of price 
^ irlr 17«^ ^^^^ support payments under the National Wool Act of 1954 in order that 
7 use 1781 note, ^j^g amount of such payments may, in the case of any rancher or farmer, 
be computed on the basis of (1) the net sales proceeds received, or (2) 
in the case of any rancher or farmer who failed to realize the amount 
provided for in the sales document, the lesser of the following: (A) 
the net sales proceeds based on the price the rancher or farmer would 
have received had there been no default of payment under such docu-
ment, or (B) the fair market value of the commodity concerned at the 
time of sale. 
7 use 1785 note. 
g^^ £. The Secretary of Agriculture is further authorized to recon-
sider any application Aled for the payment of price support under the 
National Wool Act of 1954 with respect to any commodity marketed 
during the four marketing years 1969 through 1972 and to make such 
payment adjustments as he determines fair and equitable on the basis 
of any amendment to regulations made under authority of the first 
section of this Act. 
Approved June 21, 1976. 
LEGISLATIVE HISTORY: 
HOUSE REPORT No. 94-1161 (Comm. on Agriculture). 
SENATE REPORT No. 94-716 (Comm. on Agriculture and Forestry). 
CONGRESSIONAL RECORD, Vol. 122 (1976): 
Apr. 13, considered and passed Senate. 
June 7, considered and passed House.