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A joint resolution to designate the month of December 1986 as "Made in America Month".
PL 99-568 (S.J.Res.392), enacted 10/27/1986

PUBLIC LAW 99-568—OCT. 27, 1986 
100 STAT. 3189 
Public Law 99-568 
99th Congress 
Joint Resolution 
Oct. 27, 1986 
[S.J. Res. 392] 
• To designate the month of December 1986 as "Made in America Month". 
Whereas the trade deficit in our country in 1985 reached a record 
level of $148,500,000,000; 
Whereas the 1986 trade deficit is predicted to increase still further; 
Whereas over 1,661,000 jobs have been lost in the manufacturing 
sector since 1972 as a direct result of imports; 
Whereas imports now account for more thah 20 per centum of all 
manufactured products sold in the United States; 
Whereas imports continue to grow at an increasing rate and con-
stitute a larger and larger percentage of all manufactured goods 
sold in this Nation; 
Whereas the manufacturing sector of the United States economy is 
shrinking dramatically as a result of imports; 
Whereas a continuing flood of imports of manufactured goods could 
permanently reduce the manufacturing capacity of our Nation 
and, as a direct result, threaten our ability to respond to a 
national emergency and make the United States highly vulner-
able to embargoes of a wide range of products necessary for the 
national defense and the smooth functioning of the national 
economy; 
Whereas there is little awareness of the country of origin of most 
products sold in the United States; and 
Whereas United States consumers should be aware of the impact 
that their purchase decisions could have on their own jobs and the 
economy as a whole: 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 issue a proclamation designating the 
month of December 1986, "Made in America Month" and to call 
upon Federal, State, and local government agencies, and the people 
^f the United States to observe the month with appropriate pro-
grams, ceremonies, and activities. 
Approved October 27, 1986. 
LEGISLATIVE HISTORY—S.J. Res. 392: 
CONGRESSIONAL RECORD, Vol. 132 (1986): 
Sept. 12, considered and passed Senate. 
Oct. 10, considered and passed House. 
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An Act to authorize the erection of a memorial on Federal land in the District of Columbia and its environs to honor the estimated five thousand courageous slaves and free black persons who served as soldiers or provided civilian assistance during the American Revolution and to honor the countless black men, women, and children who ran away from slavery.
PL 99-558 (H.J.Res.142), enacted 10/27/1986

100 STAT. 3144 
PUBLIC LAW 99-558—OCT. 27, 1986 
Public Law 99-558 
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99th Congress 
Joint Resolution 
To authorize the erection of a memorial on Federal land in the District of Columbia 
and its environs to honor the estimated five thousand courageous slaves and free 
Oct. 27, 1986 
black persons who served as soldiers and sailors or provided civilian assistance 
[H.J. Res. 142] 
during the American Revolution and to honor the countless black men, women, 
and children who ran away from slavery or filed petitions with courts and 
legislatures seeking their freedom. 
Resolved by the Senate and House of Representatives of the United 
States of America in Congress assembled, 
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AUTHORIZATION OF MEMORIAL 
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SECTION 1. The Black Revolutionary War Patriots Foundation is 
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authorized to establish a memorial on Federal land in the District of 
Columbia and its environs to honor the estimated five thousand 
courageous slaves and fi-ee black persons who served as soldiers and 
sailors or provided civilian assistance during the American Revolu-
tion and to honor the countless black men, women, and children 
who ran away from slavery or filed petitions with courts and 
legislatures seeking their freedom. Such memorial shall be estab-
lished in accordance with the provisions of H.R. 4378, as approved 
by the House of Representative on September 29,1986. 
FUNDING 
SEC. 2. The Black Revolutionary War Patriots Foundation shall 
establish the memorial with non-Federal funds. 
Approved October 27, 1986. 
LEGISLATIVE HISTORY—H.J. Res. 142: 
HOUSE REPORTS: No. 99-340 (Coram, on House Administration). 
SENATE REPORTS: No. 99-462 (Comm. on Energy and Natural Resources). 
CONGRESSIONAL RECORD: 
Vol. 131 (1985): Nov. 4, 6, considered and passed House. 
Vol. 132 (1986): Oct. 16, considered and passed Senate, amended. 
Oct. 17, House concurred in Senate amendments.
A joint resolution providing for furloughed employees compensation.
PL 99-559 (H.J.Res.754), enacted 10/27/1986

PUBLIC LAW 99-559—OCT. 27, 1986 
100 STAT. 3145 
Public Law 99-559 
99th Congress 
An Act 
Providing for furloughed employees compensation. 
Oct. 27, 1986 
[H.J. Res. 754] 
Resolved by the Senate and House of Representatives of the 
United States of America in Congress assembled, Federal employ-
ees furloughed as a result of the lapse in appropriations from 
midnight October 16, 1986, until the enactment of House Joint 
Resolution 738 shall be compensated at their standard rate of Ante, p. 1783; 
compensation for the period during which there was a lapse in 
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appropriations. 
AH obligations incurred in anticipation of the appropriations 
made and authority granted by that Act for the purposes of 
maintaining the essential level of activity to protect life and prop-
erty and bring about orderly termination of government functions 
are hereby ratified and approved if otherwise in accord with the 
provisions of that Act. 
Approved October 27, 1986. 
LEGISLATIVE HISTORY—H.J. Res. 754: 
CONGRESSIONAL RECORD, Vol. 132 (1986): 
Oct. 17, considered and passed House and Senate.
A joint resolution to consent to an amendment enacted by the legislature of the State of Hawaii to the Hawaiian Homes Commission Act, 1920.
PL 99-557 (H.J.Res.17), enacted 10/27/1986

PUBLIC LAW 99-557—OCT. 27, 1986 
100 STAT. 3143 
Public Law 99-557 
99th Congress 
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Joint Resolution 
To consent to an amendment enacted by the legislature of the State of Hawaii to the 
Oct. 27, 1986 
Hawaiian Homes Commission Act, 1920. 
[H.J. Res. 17] 
Resolved by the Senate and House of Representatives of the United 
States of America in Congress assembled. That, as required by 
section 4 of the Act entitled "An Act to provide for the admission of 
the State of Hawaii into the Union", approved March 18, 1959 (73 
Stat. 4), the United States hereby consents to all amendments to the 48 use note 
Hawaiian Homes Commission Act, 1920, as amended, adopted be- prec. 491. 
tween August 21, 1959, and June 30, 1985, by the State of Hawaii, ^^ "^^ ^^^ "°*« 
either in the Constitution of the State of Hawaii or in the manner 
required for State legislation, except for Act 112 of 1981. 
Approved October 27, 1986. 
LEGISLATIVE HISTORY—H.J. Res. 17: 
HOUSE REPORTS: No. 99-473 (Comm. on Interior and Insular Affairs). 
SENATE REPORTS: No. 99-478 (Comm. on Energy and Natural Resources). 
CONGRESSIONAL RECORD, Vol. 132 (1986): 
Apr. 8, considered and passed House. 
Oct. 8, considered and passed Senate. 
WEEKLY COMPILATION OF PRESIDENTIAL DOCUMENTS, Vol. 22 (1986): 
Oct. 27, Presidential statement.
A bill to permit registered public utility holding companies to own certain interests in qualifying cogeneration facilities.
PL 99-553 (H.R.5056), enacted 10/27/1986

PUBLIC LAW 99-553—OCT. 27, 1986 
100 STAT. 3087 
Public Law 99-553 
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An Act 
To permit registered public utility holding companies to own certain interests in 
Oct. 27, 1986 
qualifying cogeneration facilities. 
[H.R. 5056] 
Be it enacted by the Senate and House of Representatives of the 
United States of America in Congress assembled, That Public Law 
Securities. 
99-186, 99th Congress, 99 Stat. 1180, be amended to read as follows: 
15 USC 79k note. 
"SECTION 1. Notwithstanding section 110)X1) of the Public Utility 
Holding Company Act of 1935, a company registered under said Act, 
15 USC 79k. 
or a subsidiary company of such registered company, may acquire or 
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cogeneration facilities as defined pursuant to the Public Utility 
Regulatory Policies Act of 1978, and shall qualify for any exemption 
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relating to the Public Utility Holding Company Act prescribed 
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pursuant to section 210 of the Public Utility Regulatory Policies Act. 
16 USC 824a-3. 
"SEC. 2. Nothing herein shall be construed to affect the applicabil-
ity of section 3(17)(C) or section 3(18)(B) of the Federal Power Act or 
16 USC 796. 
any provision of the Public Utility Holding Company Act, other 
than section IIOJXI), to the acquisition or retention of any such 
interest by any such company.". 
Approved October 27, 1986. 
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LEGISLATIVE HISTORY—H.R. 5056: 
CONGRESSIONAL RECORD, Vol. 132 (1986): 
Sept. 22, considered and passed House. 
Oct. 15, considered and passed Senate, amended; House concurred in Senate 
amendment.
A bill to amend title 13, United States Code, to eliminate the requirement relating to decennial censuses of drainage.
PL 99-544 (H.R.2722), enacted 10/27/1986

100 STAT. 3046 
PUBLIC LAW 99-544—OCT. 27, 1986 
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To amend title 13, United States Code, to eliminate the requirement relating to 
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decennial censuses of drainage. 
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Be it enacted by the Senate and House of Representatives of the 
United States of America in Congress assembled, That (a) section 142 
of title 13, United States Code, is amended— 
j5 (1) in subsection (b), by striking out "drainage"; and 
(2) by amending the section heading to read as follows. 
"§ 142. Agriculture and irrigation". 
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(b) The heading of subchapter II of chapter 5 of title 13, United 
States Code, is amended by striking out "DRAINAGE". 
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(c) The analysis for chapter 5 of title 13, United States Code, is 
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amended— 
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(1) in the item relating to subchapter II, by striking out 
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"DRAINAGE,"; and 
(2) by striking out the item relating to section 142 and insert-
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LEGISLATIVE HISTORY—H.R. 2722: 
HOUSE REPORTS: No. 99-254 (Comm. on Post Office and Civil Service). 
SENATE REPORTS:" No. 99-451 (Comm. on Governmental Affairs). 
CONGRESSIONAL RECORD: 
Vol. 131 (1985): Nov. 12, considered and passed House. 
Vol. 132 (1986): Sept. 29, considered and passed Senate, amended. 
Oct. 10, House concurred in Senate amendments.
A joint resolution to designate February 4, 1987, as "National Women in Sports Day".
PL 99-540 (S.J.Res.418), enacted 10/27/1986

PUBLIC LAW 99-540—OCT. 27, 1986 
100 STAT. 3033 
Public Law 99-540 
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Joint Resolution 
To designate February 4, 1987, as "National Women in Sports Day". 
Whereas women's athletics is one of the most effective avenues 
available through which women of America may develop self-
discipline, initiative, confidence, and leadership skills; 
Whereas support and fitness activity contributes to emotional and 
physical well-being and women need strong bodies as well as 
strong minds; 
Whereas the history of women in sports is rich and long, but there 
has been little national recognition of the significance of women's 
athletic achievements; 
Whereas the number of women in leadership positions of coaches, 
officials, and administrators has declined drastically over the last 
decade and there is a need to restore women to these positions to 
ensure a fair representation of women's abilities and to provide 
role models for young female athletes; 
Whereas the bonds built between women through athletics help to 
break down the social barriers of racism and prejudice; 
Whereas the communication and cooperation skills learned through 
athletic experience play a key role in the athlete's contributions 
at home, at work, and to society; 
Whereas women's athletics has produced such winners as Flo 
Hyman, whose spirit, talent, and accomplishments distinguished 
her above others and exhibited for all of us the true meaning of 
fairness, determination, and team play; 
Whereas early motor-skill training and enjoyable experiences of 
physical activity strongly influence life-long habits of physical 
fitness; 
Whereas the athletic opportunities for male students at the colle-
giate and high school level remain significantly greater than those 
for female students; and 
Whereas the number of funded research projects focusing on the 
specific needs of women athletes is limited and the information 
provided by these projects is imperative to the health and 
performance of future women athletes: Now, therefore, be it 
Resolved by the Senate and House of Representatives of the United 
States of America in Congress assembled, That February 4, 1987, is 
hereby designated as "National Women in Sports Day", and the 
President is authorized and requested to issue a proclamation call-
ing upon local and State jurisdictions, appropriate Federal agencies, 
Oct. 27, 1986 
[S.J. Res. 418] 
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PUBLIC LAW 99-540—OCT. 27, 1986 
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LEGISLATIVE HISTORY—S.J. Res. 418: 
CONGRESSIONAL RECORD, Vol. 132 (1986): 
Oct. 3, considered and passed Senate. 
Oct. 10, considered and passed House.
A joint resolution to designate the period commencing February 9, 1987, and ending February 15, 1987, as "National Burn Awareness Week".
PL 99-538 (S.J.Res.410), enacted 10/27/1986

PUBLIC LAW 99-538—OCT. 27, 1986 
100 STAT. 3031 
Public Law 99-538 
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Joint Resolution 
To designate the period commencing February 9,1987, and ending February 15,1987, 
Oct. 27, 1986 
as "National Burn Awareness Week". 
[S.J. Res. 410] 
Whereas the burn problem in the United States is the worst of any 
industrialized nation in the world; 
Whereas burn injuries are one of the leading causes of accidental 
death in the United States; 
Whereas every year approximately two million people are victims of 
burn injury in the United States; 
Where£is of these injuries, seventy thousand are hospitalized and 
account for nine million disability days annually; 
Whereas approximately twelve thousand people die from burn 
injuries; 
Whereas deaths resulting from burn injuries increased in 1985; 
Whereas the rehabilitative and psychological impact of burns are 
devastating; 
Whereas children, the elderly, and the disabled are most likely to 
suffer serious burns; 
Where£is it is estimated that approximately 75 percent of all burns 
could be prevented by proper education of children and adults; 
and 
Whereas there is a need for an effective national program that deals 
with all aspects of burn prevention: Now, therefore, be it 
Resolved by the Senate and House of Representatives of the United 
States of America in Congress assembled, That the period commenc-
ing February 9,1987, and ending Februaryr 15,1987, is designated as 
"National Bum Awareness Week" and the President is authorized 
and requested to issue a proclamation calling upon the people of the 
United States and all Federal, State, and local government officials 
to observe such week with appropriate programs and activities. 
Approved October 27, 1986. 
LEGISLATIVE HISTORY—S.J. Res. 410: 
CONGRESSIONAL RECORD, Vol. 132 (1986): 
Oct. 3, considered and passed Senate. 
Oct. 10, considered and passed House.
A joint resolution to designate the week of November 30 1986, through December 6, 1986, as "National Home Care Week".
PL 99-535 (S.J.Res.339), enacted 10/27/1986

PUBLIC LAW 99-535—OCT. 27, 1986 
100 STAT. 3027 
Public Law 99-535 
99th Congress 
Joint Resolution 
To designate the week of November 30,1986, through December 6,1986, as "National 
Oct. 27, 1986 
Home Care Week". 
[S.J. Res. 339] 
Whereas organized home health care services to the elderly and 
disabled have existed in this country since the last quarter of the 
eighteenth century; 
Whereas home health care (including skilled nursing services, phys-
ical therapy, speech therapy, social services, occupational therapy, 
health counseling and education, and homemaker-home health 
aide services), is recognized as an effective and economical 
alternative to unnecessary institutionalization; 
Whereas caring for the ill and disabled at home emphasizes the 
dignity and independence of the individual; 
Whereas the Federal Government h£is supported home health serv-
ices since the enactment of the medicare program, with the 
number of home health agencies providing services increasing 
from less than five hundred to more than five thousand; and 
Whereas many private, public, and charitable organizations provide 
these and similar services to millions of patients each year 
preventing, postponing, and limiting the need for institutionaliza-
tion and enabling such patients to remain independent: Now, 
therefore, be it 
Resolved by the Senate and House of Representatives of the United 
States of America in Congress assembled. That the week of Novem-
ber 30, 1986, through December 6, 1986, is designated as "National 
Home Care Week", and the President is authorized and requested to 
issue a proclamation calling upon the people of the United States to 
observe the week with appropriate programs, ceremonies, and 
activities. 
Approved October 27, 1986. 
LEGISLATIVE HISTORY—S.J. Res. 339: 
CONGRESSIONAL RECORD, Vol. 132 (1986): 
Sept. 24, considered and passed Senate. 
Oct. 10, considered and passed House.
A joint resolution to designate October 6, 1986, through October 10, 1986, as "National Social Studies Week".
PL 99-533 (S.J.Res.232), enacted 10/27/1986

PUBLIC LAW 99-533—OCT. 27, 1986 
100 STAT. 3025 
Public Law 99-533 
99th Congress 
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To designate October 6, 1986, through October 10, 1986, as "National Social Studies 
Oct. 27, 1986 
Week". 
[S J Res. 232] 
Whereas national attention should be focused on the exemplary 
efforts of social studies teachers in the United States: Now, there-
.' fore, be it 
Resolved by the Senate and House of Representatives of the United 
States of America in Congress assembled. That October 6, 1986, 
through October 10, 1986, is designated as "National Social Studies 
Week", and that the President is authorized and requested to issue a 
proclamation calling upon the people of the United States to observe 
the week with appropriate ceremonies, programs, and activities. 
Approved October 27, 1986. 
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LEGISLATIVE HISTORY—S.J. Res. 232: 
CONGRESSIONAL RECORD: 
Vol. 131 (1985): Nov. 18, considered and passed Senate. 
Vol. 132 (1986): Oct. 10, considered Eind p£issed House.
A joint resolution to designate March 16, 1987, as "Freedom of Information Day".
PL 99-539 (S.J.Res.414), enacted 10/27/1986

100 STAT. 3032 
PUBLIC LAW 99-539—OCT. 27, 1986 
Public Law 99-539 
99th Congress 
Joint Resolution 
Oct. 27, 1986 
[S.J. Res. 414] 
To designate March 16, 1987, as "Freedom of Information Day". 
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Whereas a fundamental principle of our Government is that a well-
informed citizenry can reach the important decisions that deter-
mine the present and future of the Nation; 
Whereas the freedoms we cherish as Americans are fostered by free 
access to information; 
Whereas many Americans, because they have never known any 
other way of life, take for granted the guarantee of free access to 
information that derives from the First Amendment to the Con-
stitution of the United States; 
Whereas the guarantee of free access to information should be 
emphasized and celebrated annually; and 
Whereas March 16 is the anniversary of the birth of James Madison, 
one of the Founding Fathers, who recognized and supported the 
need to guarantee individual rights through the Bill of Rights: 
Now, therefore, be it 
Resolved by the Senate and House of Representatives of the United 
States of America in Congress assembled, That March 16, 1987, is 
designated as "Freedom of Information Day", and the President is 
authorized and requested to issue a proclamation calling upon 
Federal, State, and local government agencies and the people of the 
United States to observe such day with appropriate programs, cere-
monies, and activities. 
Approved October 27, 1986. 
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LEGISLATIVE HISTORY—S.J. Res. 414: 
CONGRESSIONAL RECORD, Vol. 132 (1986): 
Oct. 3, considered and passed Senate. 
Oct. 10, considered and passed House.
A joint resolution designating November 12, 1986, as "Salute to School Volunteers Day".
PL 99-537 (S.J.Res.407), enacted 10/27/1986

PUBLIC LAW 99-537—OCT. 27, 1986 
100 STAT. 3029 
Public Law 99-537 
99th Congress 
Joint Resolution 
Oct. 27, 1986 
Designating November 12, 1986, as "Salute to School Volunteers Day". 
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Whereas the success of America's schools stems from the com-
petence and dedication of their instructional staffs, combined with 
the commitment of students, parents, and other community 
members; 
Whereas citizen volunteers are a vital component of an effective 
educational experience, assisting professional educators to deliver 
quality instructional services; 
Whereas many States and communities have demonstrated that 
citizen volunteers in the classroom enhance, extend, and enrich 
student learning as they contribute to the work of dedicated 
professional educators; 
Whereas numerous communities encourage groups, such as business 
and civic groups, to create mutually beneficial working partner-
ships with their schools, thus offering positive support from the 
community which, in turn, both encourages staff and benefits the 
students; 
Whereas the Congress recognizes that four million unpaid citizen 
volunteers in thousands of classrooms coast to coast contribute 
daily to the enhancement of the quality of instruction in our 
schools and thus, to the development of an educated citizenry; and 
Whereas the magnitude, quality, and selflessness of these contribu-
tions of America's citizen school volunteers merit the highest 
appreciation and gratitude: Now, therefore, be it 
Resolved by the Senate and House of Representatives of the United 
States of America in Congress assembled, That November 12,1986, is 
designated as "Salute to School Volunteers Day", and the President 
is authorized and requested to issue a proclamation calling on the 
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PUBLIC LAW 99-537—OCT. 27, 1986 
people of the United States to observe such day with appropriate 
ceremonies and activities. 
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LEGISLATIVE HISTORY—S.J. Res. 407: 
CONGRESSIONAL RECORD, Vol. 132 (1986): 
Oct. 9, considered and passed Senate. 
Oct. 10, considered and passed House. 
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