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An act to increase the permanent public debt limit, and for other purposes.
PL 98-34 (H.R.2990), enacted 05/26/1983

97 STAT. 196 
PUBLIC LAW 98-34—MAY 26, 1983 
Public Law 98-34 
98th Congress 
May 26, 1983 
[H.R. 2990] 
Public debt limit, 
increase. 
96 Stat. 938. 
Effective date. 
31 u s e 3101 
note. 
96 Stat. 1156. 
96 Stat. 2467. 
An Act 
To increase the permanent public debt limit, and for other purposes. 
Be it enacted hy the Senate and House of Representatives of the 
United States of 
America in Congress assembled, 
SECTION 1. INCREASE IN PUBUC DEBT UiMIT. 
(a) GENERAL RULE.—Subsection (b) of section 3101 of title 31, 
United States Code, is amended by striking out "$400,000,000,000" 
and inserting in lieu thereof''$1,389,000,000,000". 
(b) REPEAL OF TEMPORARY INCREASE.—Effective on the date of the 
enactment of this Act, the first section of the Act of September 30, 
1982, entitled "Joint resolution to provide for a temporary increase 
in the public debt limit" (Public Law 97-270) is hereby repealed. 
SEC. 2. INCREASE IN UMIT ON LONG-TERM BONDS. 
Subsection (a) of section 8102 of title 31, United States Code, is 
amended by striking out "$110,000,000,000" and inserting in lieu 
thereof "$150,000,000,000". 
Approved May 26, 1983. 
LEGISLATIVE HISTORY—H.R. 2990: 
HOUSE REPORT No. 98-121 (Comm. on Ways and Means). 
CONGRESSIONAL RECORD, Vol. 129 (1983): 
May 18, considered and passed House. 
May 25, considered and passed Senate.
A joint resolution to correct Public Law 98-8 due to errors in the enrollment of H.R. 1718.
PL 98-26 (H.J.Res.245), enacted 05/04/1983

97 STAT. 186 
PUBLIC LAW 98-26—MAY 4, 1983 
Public Law 98-26 
98th Congress 
Joint Resolution 
May 4,1983 
^o correct Public Law 98-8 due to errors in the enrollment of H.R. 1718. 
[H.J. Res. 245] 
Resolved by the Senate and House of Representatives of the United 
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States of America in Congress assembled, That in order to correct 
appropriations, 
QJ.J.QJ^ ^ ^hs enrollment of H.R. 1718, the figure in the fifth line of 
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^^^ appropriating paragraph "Increasing employment and training 
opportunities" on page 12 of Public Law 98-8 (97 Stat. 24) is hereby 
amended as follows: Strike "185,000,000" and insert "$85,000,000^' 
and the figure in the fourth line of the appropriating paragraph 
"Providing urgently needed school facilities" on page 14 of Public 
Law 98-8 (97 Stat. 26) is hereby amended as follows: Strike 
"$25,000,000" and insert "$60,000,000". 
Approved May 4, 1983. 
LEGISLATIVE HISTORY—H.J. Res. 245: 
CONGRESSIONAL RECORD, Vol. 129 (1983): 
Apr. 21, considered and passed House and Senate.
A bill to amend the Federal Deposit Insurance Act to provide for the issuance of income capital certificates.
PL 98-29 (S.1011), enacted 05/16/1983

PUBLIC LAW 98-29—MAY 16, 1983 
97 STAT. 189 
Public Law 98-29 
98th Congress 
An Act 
To amend the Federal Deposit Insurance Act to provide for the issuance of income 
May 16,1983 
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Approved May 16, 1983. 
LEGISLATIVE HISTORY—S. 1011: 
CONGRESSIONAL RECORD, Vol. 129 (1983): 
Apr. 15, considered and passed Senate. 
May 3, considered and passed House.
A bill to dedicate the Golden Gate National Recreation Area to Phillip Burton.
PL 98-28 (H.R.2600), enacted 05/10/1983

97 STAT. 188 
PUBLIC LAW 98-28-MAY 10, 1983 
May 10, 1983 
[H,R. 2600] 
Golden Gate 
National 
Recreation Area. 
Dedication to 
Congressman 
Phillip Burton. 
Appropriation 
authorization. 
Public Law 98-28 
98th Congress 
An Act 
To dedicate the Golden Gate National Recreation Area to Congressman Phillip 
Burton. 
Be it enacted by the Senate and House of Representatives of the 
United States of America in Congress assembled, That the Golden 
Gate National Recreation Area, California, is hereby dedicated to 
Congressman Phillip Burton in recognition of his leadership in 
establishing the Golden Gate National Recreation Area, his out-
standing contributions to the National Park System, the Wilderness 
Preservation System, and to the protection and preservation of our 
great natural and cultural resources for the benefit of the people of 
the United States for all time. 
SEC. 2. In order to carry out the provisions of this Act, the 
Secret£iry of the Interior is authorized and directed to provide such 
identification by signs, including, but not limited to changes in 
existing signs, materials, maps, markers, interpretive programs or 
other means as will adequately inform the public of the contribu-
tions of Phillip Burton. 
SEC. 3. The Secretary of the Interior is further authorized and 
directed to cause to be erected and maintained, within the bound-
aries of the Fort Mason unit the Golden Gate National Recreation 
Area, an appropriate memorial to Phillip Burton. Such memorial 
shall include but not be limited to an appropriate permanent 
marker describing the contributions of Phillip Burton to the Nation. 
SEC. 4. There are authorized to be appropriated such sums as may 
be necessary to carry out the provisions of this Act. 
Approved May 10, 1983. 
LEGISLATIVE HISTORY—H.R. 2600: 
HOUSE REPORT No. 98-72 (Comm. on Interior and Insular Affairs). 
CONGRESSIONAL RECORD, Vol. 129 (1983): 
Apr. 26, considered and passed House. 
Apr. 28, considered and passed Senate.
A joint resolution to provide for the designation of the week beginning on May 15, 1983, as "National Parkinson's Disease Week".
PL 98-27 (S.J.Res.62), enacted 05/04/1983

PUBLIC LAW 98-27—MAY 4, 1983 
97 STAT. 187 
Public Law 98-
98th Congress 
•27 
Joint Resolution 
To provide for the designation of the week beginning on May 15, 1983, as "National 
Parkinson's Disease Week". 
Whereas Parkinson's disease is one of the most devastating illnesses 
threatening the citizens of the United States; 
Whereas Parkinson's disease afflicts one out of every one hundred 
persons over the age of sixty; 
Whereas Parkinson's disease is one of the most severely crippling 
disorders of the nervous system; 
Whereas the American Parkinson Disease Association, the National 
Parkinson Foundation, the Parkinson's Disease Foundation, and 
the United Parkinson Foundation are msgor contributors to re-
search on Parkinson's disease and to treatment and rehabilitation 
programs for the victims of such disease; 
Whereas the Parkinson Education Program/USA and the all-volun-
teer Parkinson Support Groups of America are devoted to helping 
Parkinson patients and their families cope with their ailment; and 
Whereas research on the causes of and the search for a cure for 
Parkinson's disease are continuing to be conducted and patient 
support groups continue to grow and bring new hope to those who 
bear the burden of this affliction: 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 May 15, 
1983, through May 21,1983, is desi^ated as "National Parkinson's 
Disease Week" and the President is authorized and requested to 
issue a proclamation calling upon the people of the United States to 
observe that week with appropriate activities and programs. 
Approved May 4, 1983. 
May 4, 1983 
[S.J. Res. 62] 
National 
Parkinson's 
Disease Week. 
LEGISLATIVE HISTORY—S.J. Res. 62: 
CONGRESSIONAL RECORD, Vol. 129 (1983): 
Apr. 13, considered and passed Senate. 
Apr. 26, considered and passed House.
A joint resolution to authorize and request the President to designate the month of May, 1983, as "National Physical Fitness and Sports Month."
PL 98-23 (S.J.Res.53), enacted 04/26/1983

97 STAT. 174 
PUBLIC LAW 98-23—APR. 26, 1983 
Apr. 26. 1983 
[S.J. Res. 53] 
National 
Physical Fitness 
and Sports 
Month. 
Public Law 98-23 
98th Congress 
Joint Resolution 
To authorize and request the President to designate the month of May 1983 as 
"National Physical Fitness and Sports Month". 
Whereas one of every two adults in our country is a regular partici-
pant in exercise and sports; 
Whereas the number of physically active men and women has 
doubled in ten years and continues to grow rapidly; 
Whereas today we recognize that physical activity is an important 
part of daily life for people of both sexes and of all ages; 
Whereas physical activity is vital to good health and is a rich source 
of pleasure and personal satisfaction; 
Whereas our physical fitness aikd sports programs are one of the 
primary means by which we Strengthen our bodies and refresh 
our spirits; and 
Whereas it is essential that we make fitness and sports programs 
increasingly available so that all of our citizens will be able to 
experience the joys and benefits they offer: 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 
author!^ and requested to issue a proclamation designating the 
month of May 1983 as "National Physical Fitness and Sports 
Month" and to call upon Federal, State, and local government 
agencies, and the people of the United States to observe the month 
with appropriate programs, ceremonies, and activities. 
Approved April 26, 1988. 
LEGISLATIVE HISTORY—S.J. Res. 53: 
CONGRESSIONAL RECORD, Vol. 129 (1983): 
Mar. 18, considered and passed Senate. 
Apr. 12, considered and passed House.
A bill to hold a parcel of land in trust for the Burns Paiute Tribe.
PL 98-25 (S.304), enacted 05/02/1983

PUBLIC LAW 98-25—MAY 2, 1983 
97 STAT. 185 
Public Law 98-25 
98th Congress 
An Act 
To hold a parcel of land in trust for the Bums Paiute Tribe. 
Be it enacted by the Senate and House of Representatives of the 
United States of America in Congress assembled, That, pursuant to 
section 2 of the Act of November 24, 1942 (56 Stat. 1021, 1022; 25 
U.S.C. 373b), the estate of Jesse Joseph James, Burns 144-N1116, 
consisting of a public domain allotment numbered 144-111, north-
west quarter, section 32, township 23 south, range 32 
y2 east, Willam-
ette meridian, Harney County, Oregon, is hereby declared to be held 
in trust by the United States for the Burns Paiute Indian Colony of 
Oregon and part of the Bums Paiute Indian Reservation. 
SEC. 2. Section 2 of the Act of November 24,1942 (56 Stat. 1022; 25 
U.S.C. 373b), is amended by inserting the following immediately 
before the period at the end thereof: ''Provided further, That inter-
ests in all Burns public domain allotments located in Harney 
County, Oregon, belonging to Indians who die intestate without 
heirs shall be held in trust by the United States for the Burns 
Paiute Indian Colony of Oregon and shall be part of the Burns 
Paiute Indian Reservation". However, no non-Indian lands in 
Harney County, Oregon, shall be considered Indian country as 
defined in section 1151 of title 18, United States Code. 
SEC. 3. Section 2 of the Act of November 24,1942 (56 Stat. 1022; 25 
U.S.C. 373b), is amended by deleting "$2,000" and inserting in lieu 
thereof "$50,000". 
Approved May 2, 1983. 
May 2, 1983 
[S. 304] 
Burns Paiute 
Tribe of Indians. 
Land held in 
trust. 
25 u s e 373b 
note. 
LEGISLATIVE HISTORY—S. 304 (H.R. 1102): 
HOUSE REPORT No. 98-50 accompanying H.R. 1102 (Comm. on Interior and Insular 
Affairs). 
CONGRESSIONAL RECORD, Vol. 129 (1983): 
Feb. 24, considered and passed Senate. 
Apr. 19, H.R. 1102 considered and passed House; proceedings vacated and 
S. 304 passed in lieu.
A joint resolution to authorize and request the President to designate the week of April 10, 1983, through April 16, 1983, as "National Mental Health Week".
PL 98-19 (S.J.Res.52), enacted 04/15/1983

PUBLIC LAW 98-19—APR. 15, 1983 
97 STAT. 63 
Public Law 98-19 
98th Congress 
Joint Resolution 
To authorize and request the President to designate the week of April 10, 1983, 
through April 16,1983, as "National Mental Health Week'*. 
Whereas the cost of excessive stress and mental disorders to our 
Nation is estimated to be $65,000,000,000 annually; 
Whereas in one out of every three American families there is a 
member with some type of mental illness and 20 per centum of 
our population is in need of some form of mental health treatment 
at any one time; 
Whereas more than 25 per centum of all elderly persons mistakenly 
judged to be senile have a treatable mental disorder, and 80 per 
centum of all diseases are psychosomatic or stress related and 
account for a large majority of all hospital admissions; 
Whereas persons with mental illness have been shdwn to be exces-
sive users of unnecessary medical and surgical services, and 
mental health treatment provides an effective cost-containment 
tool by reducing these more costly and unnecessary services; 
Whereas mental illness is a treatable disability, with nearly two-
thirds of all mentally ill patients showing significant signs of 
improvement or recovery after treatment; and 
Whereas it is fitting that the support and treatment provided the 
mentally disabled by family members, volunteers, and qualified 
health professionals be recognized, encouraged, and honored: 
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 
week of April 10,1983, through April 16,1983, as "National Mental 
Health Week", and calling upon the people of the United States to 
observe the week with appropriate programs, ceremonies, £ind 
activities. 
Approved April 15, 1983. 
Apr. 15, 1983 
[S.J. Res. 52] 
National Mental 
Health Week. 
LEGISLATIVE HISTORY—S.J. Res. 52: 
CONGRESSIONAL RECORD, Vol. 129 (1983): 
Mar. 18, considered and passed Senate. 
Apr. 12, considered and passed House.
A bill to establish uniform national standards for the continued regulation, by the several States, of commercial motor vehicle width on interstate highways.
PL 98-17 (S.926), enacted 04/05/1983

PUBLIC LAW 98-17—APR. 5, 1983 
97 STAT. 59 
Public Law 98-17 
98th Congress 
An Act 
To establish uniform national standards for the continued regulation, by the several 
States, of commercial motor vehicle width on interstete highways. 
Be it enacted by the Senate and House of Representatives of the 
United States of America in Congress assembled. That (a) part B of 
title IV of the Surface Transportation Assistance Act of 1982 (49 
U.S.C. 2311 et seq.) is amended by adding at the end thereof the 
following new section: 
"COMMERCIAL MOTOR VEHICLE WIDTH UMITATION 
Apr. 5, 1983 
[S. 926] 
Commercial 
motor vehicle 
width limitation 
standards. 
96 Stat. 2159. 
49 u s e app. 2311 
et seq. 
49 u s e app. 
2316. 
"SEC. 416. (a) No State, other than the State of Hawaii, shall 
establish, maintain, or enforce any regulation of commerce which 
imposes a vehicle width limitation of more or less than 102 inches on 
any segment of the National System of Interstate and Defense 
Highways, or any other qualifying Federal-aid highway as desig-
nated by the Secretary of Transportation, with traffic lanes designed 
to be a width of twelve feet or more; except that a State may 
continue to enforce any regulation of commerce in effect on April 6, 
1983, with respect to motor vehicles that exceed 102 inches in width 
until the date on which such State adopts a regulation of commerce 
which complies with the provisions of this subsection. 
"(b) Notwithstanding the provisions of this section or any other 
provision of law, certain safety devices which the Secretary of 
Transportation determines are necessary for safe and efficient oper-
ation of motor vehicles shall not be included in the calculation of 
width. 
"(c) Notwithstanding the provisions of this section or any other 
provision of law, a State may grant special use permits to motor 
vehicles that exceed 102 inches in width. 
"(d) Notwithstanding any other provision of law and in accordance 
with the provisions of this section, a State shall have authority to 
enforce a commercial vehicle width limitation of 102 inches on any 
segment of the National System of Interstate and Defense High-
ways, or any other qualifying Federal-aid highway as designated by 
the Secretary of Transportation, with traffic lanes designed to be a 
width of twelve feet or more. 
"(e) The provisions of this section shall take effect on April 6, Effective date. 
1983.". 
97 STAT. 60 
PUBLIC LAW 98-17—APR. 5, 1983 
(b) The heading of Part B of title IV of the Surface Transportation 
Ante, p. 59. 
Assistance Act of 1982 is amended by inserting "AND WIDTH" imme-
diately after "LENGTH". 
Repeal. 
SEC. 2. Section 321 of the Department of Transportation and 
Related Agencies Appropriations Act, 1983 (Public Law 97-369; 96 
23 use 127 note. Stat. 1784) is repealed. 
Approved April 5, 1983. 
LEGISLATIVE HISTORY—S. 926: 
CONGRESSIONAL RECORD, Vol. 129 (1983): 
Mar. 24, considered and passed Senate and House.
A joint resolution to commemorate the 200th anniversary of the signing of the Treaty of Amity and Commerce between Sweden and the United States.
PL 98-15 (S.J.Res.64), enacted 04/04/1983

97 STAT. 56 
PUBLIC LAW 98-15—APR. 4, 1983 
Apr. 4, 1983 
[S.J. Res. 64] 
Swedish-
American 
Friendship Day. 
Public Law 98-15 
98th Congress 
Joint Resolution 
To commemorate the two hundredth anniversary of the signing of the Treaty of 
Amity and Commerce between Sweden and the United States. 
Whereas Sweden was the first nation that did not participate in the 
Revolutionary War to enter into a treaty of friendship and com-
merce with the United States; 
Whereas close and friendly diplomatic, cultural, and trade relations 
have existed between Sweden and the United States over the 
years, virtually since the foundation of this Republic; 
Whereas emigration from Sweden to the United States has estab-
lished a strong Swedish-American culture; 
Whereas nearly five million Americans are of Swedish ancestry; 
Whereas Sweden and the United States share a strong democratic 
tradition, and commitments to fundamental individual rights of 
freedom of speech, religion, and assembly; 
Whereas the United States and Sweden have acted vigorously to 
strengthen international dispute resolution mechanisms; 
Whereas April 3,1983, marks the two hundredth anniversary of the 
signing of the Swedish-American treaty negotiated by Benjamin 
Franklin and the Swedish Ambassador to France, Count Gustaf 
Philip Creutz; 
Whereas, in commemoration of the bicentennial, the Speaker of the 
Swedish Parliament, Ingemund Bengtsson, will visit Congress in 
April: 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 
Monday, April 4, 1983, as "Swedish-American Friendship Day" and 
that a copy of this resolution be presented to Speaker Bengtsson to 
be received on behalf of the Swedish people. 
Approved April 4, 1983. 
LEGISLATIVE HISTORY—S.J. Res. 64: 
CONGRESSIONAL RECORD, Vol. 129 (1983): 
Mar. 18, considered and passed Senate. 
Mar. 24, considered and passed House.
A joint resolution to authorize and request the President to issue a proclamation designating April 17 through April 24, 1983, as "Jewish Heritage Week".
PL 98-20 (H.J.Res.80), enacted 04/19/1983

97 STAT. 64 
PUBLIC LAW 98-20—APR. 19, 1983 
Apr. 19, 1983 
[H.J. Res. 80] 
Jewish Heritage 
Week. 
Public Law 98-20 
98th Congress 
Joint Resolution 
To authorize and request the President to issue a proclamation designating April 17 
through April 24,1983, as "Jewish Heritage Week". 
Whereas the Congress recognizes that an understanding of the 
heritage of all American ethnic groups contributes to the unity of 
our country; and 
Whereas intergroup understanding can be further fostered through 
an appreciation of the culture, history, and traditions of the 
Jewish community and the contributions of Jews to our country 
and society; and 
Whereas the months of March, April, and May contain events of 
major significance in the Jewish calendar—Passover, the anniver-
sary of the Warsaw Ghetto Uprising, Israeli Independence Day, 
Solidarity Sunday for Soviet Jewry, and Jerusalem Day: 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 April 
17 through April 24, 1983, as "Jewish Heritage Week" and calling 
upon the people of the United States, State and local government 
agencies, and interested organizations to observe that week with 
appropriate ceremonies, activities, and programs. 
Approved April 19, 1983. 
LEGISLATIVE HISTORY—H.J. Res. 80 (S.J. Res. 79): 
CONGRESSIONAL RECORD, Vol. 129 (1983): 
Apr. 12, considered and passed House. 
Apr. 13, S.J. Res. 79 considered and passed Senate. 
Apr. 15, considered and passed Senate; passage of S.J. Res. 79 vitiated.
Saccharin Study and Labeling Act Amendment of 1983
PL 98-22 (S.89), enacted 04/22/1983

PUBLIC LAW 98-22—APR. 22, 1983 
97 STAT. 173 
Public Law 98-22 
98th Congress 
An Act 
To amend the Saccharin Study and Labeling Act. 
Apr. 22,1983 
[S. 89] 
Be it enacted by the Senate and House of Representatives of the 
Unit&i States of America in Congress assembled, That this Act may 
Saccharin study 
be cited as the "Saccharm Study and Labeling Act Amendment of Amendmenf 
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1983". 
1983. 
SEC. 2. Section 3 of the Saccharin Study and Labeling Act is 
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amended by striking out "twenty-four months after the date of 
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enactment of the Saccharin Study and Labeling Act Amendment of 
1981" and inserting in lieu thereof "twenty-four months after the 
date of enactment of the Saccharin Study and Labeling Act Amend-
ment of 1983". 
Approved April 22, 1983. 
LEGISLATIVE HISTORY—S. 89: 
SENATE REPORT No. 98-32 (Comm. on Labor and Human Resources). 
eONGRESSIONAL RECORD, Vol. 129 (1983): 
Apr. 5, considered and passed Senate. 
Apr. 13, considered and passed House.
A bill to prevent the temporary termination of the Federal Supplemental Compensation Act of 1982.
PL 98-13 (H.R.2369), enacted 03/29/1983

97 STAT. 54 
PUBLIC LAW 98-13—MAR. 29, 1983 
Public Law 98-13 
98th Congress 
An Act 
Mar. 29, 1983 
To prevent the temporary termination of the Federal Supplemental Compensation 
[H.R. 2369] 
Act of 1982. 
Be it enacted by the Senate and House of Representatives of the 
Federal 
United States of America in Congress assembled, That, with respect 
Supplemental 
^o weeks beginning after March 31,1983, the Federal Supplemental 
Acrof 
1982!°" 
Compensation Act of 1982 shall be applied as if the provisions 
amendment. 
contained in part A of title V of the conference report on the bill 
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Approved March 29, 1983. 
LEGISLATIVE HISTORY—H.R. 2369: 
CONGRESSIONAL RECORD, Vol. 129 (1983): 
Mar. 24, considered and passed House and Senate.