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A bill to provide that the authority to establish and administer flexible and compressed work schedules for Federal Government employees be extended through December 31, 1985.
PL 99-140 (H.R.3605), enacted 10/31/1985

PUBLIC LAW 99-140—OCT. 31, 1985 
99 STAT. 563 
Public Law 99-140 
99th Congress 
An Act 
To provide that the authority to establish and administer flexible and compressed 
Q^^ ^i 1985 
work schedules for Federal Government employees be extended through Decem-
ber"3171985. 
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[H.R. 3605] 
Be it enacted by the Senate and House of Representatives of the 
United States of America in Congress assembled. That section 5 of 
the Federal Employees Flexible and Compressed Work Schedules 
Act of 1982 (5 U.S.C. 6101 note) is amended to read as follows: Ante, p. 167. 
"SEC. 5. The amendments made by this Act shall not be in effect 
after December 31,1985.". 
Approved October 31, 1985. 
LEGISLATIVE HISTORY—H.R. 3605: 
CONGRESSIONAL RECORD, Vol. 131 (1985): 
Oct. 24, considered and passed House. 
Oct. 25, considered and passed Senate.
A bill to repeal section 121(b) of the International Security and Development Cooperation Act of 1985 (Public Law 99-83), relating to funding for the Special Defense Acquisition Fund.
PL 99-139 (S.1726), enacted 10/30/1985

99 STAT. 562 
PUBLIC LAW 99-139—OCT. 30, 1985 
Public Law 99-139 
,-, 
99th Congress 
An Act 
Oct. 30, 1985 
To amend section 51(b) of the Arms Export Control Act, relating to the funding of the 
[8. 1726] 
Special Defense Acquisition Fund. 
Be it enacted by the Senate and House of Representatives of the 
Defense and 
United States of America in Congress assembled, 
national 
security. 
SECTION 1. FUNDING FOR THE SPECIAL DEFENSE ACQUISITION FUND. 
(a) AMENDMENT TO SECTION 51(b) OF THE ARMS EXPORT CONTROL 
ACT.—Subsection (b) of section 51 of the Arms Export Control Act 
Ante, p. 204. 
(22 U.S.C. 2795(b)) is amended to read as follows: 
"(b) The Fund shall consist o
f
— 
"(1) collections from sales made under letters of offer issued 
Ante, p. 196. 
pursuant to section 21(aXlXA) of this Act representing the 
actual value of defense articles not intended to be replaced in 
stock, 
"(2) collections from sales representing the value of asset use 
charges (including contractor rental payments for United States 
Government-owned plant and production equipment) and 
charges for the proportionate recoupment of nonrecurring re-
search, development, and production costs, and 
"(3) collections from sales made under letters of offer (or 
transfers made under the Foreign Assistance Act of 1961) of 
defense articles and defense services acquired under this chap-
ter, representing the value of such items calculated in accord-
ance with subparagraph (B) or (C) of section 21(aXl) or section 22 
22 use 2762. 
of this Act or section 644(m) of the Foreign Assistance Act of 
22 use 2403. 
1961, as appropriate, 
together with such funds as may be authorized and appropriated or 
otherwise made available for the purposes of the Fund.". 
22 use 2795 
(b) EFFECTIVE DATE.—The amendment made by subsection (a) 
note. 
shall take effect as of October 1,1985. 
Approved October 30, 1985. 
LEGISLATIVE HISTORY—S. 1726 (S. 960): 
CONGRESSIONAL RECORD, Vol. 131 (1985): 
Oct. 10, considered and passed Senate. 
Oct. 17, considered and passed House.
A joint resolution to provide for the designation of the week beginning October 6, 1985, as "National Sudden Infant Death Syndrome Awareness Week".
PL 99-138 (H.J.Res.322), enacted 10/30/1985

PUBLIC LAW 99-138—OCT. 30, 1985 
99 STAT. 561 
Public Law 99-138 
99th Congress 
Joint Resolution 
To provide for the designation of October 1985, as "National Sudden Infant Death 
Oct. 30, 1985 
Syndrome Awareness Month". 
[H.J. Res. 322] 
Whereas Sudden Infant Death Syndrome is a recognized disease 
entity which kills thousands of infants each year in the United 
States; 
Whereas Sudden Infant Death Syndrome is the leading killer of 
infants between the age of one week and one year; 
Whereas Sudden Infant Death Syndrome knows no boundaries of 
race, ethnic group, region, class, or country; 
Whereas the victims of Sudden Infant Death Syndrome are babies 
who appear healthy but who nonetheless die without warning 
during sleep and nap time; 
Whereas the parents and siblings of Sudden Infant Death Syndrome 
often suffer anguish because many people are unaware of the 
existence of the pernicious killer; 
Whereas research is underway throughout the world to identify the 
causes and process of the syndrome and to treat infants who can 
be identified as potential victims; and 
Whereas an increase in the national awareness of the problem of 
Sudden Infant Death Syndrome may ease the burden of the 
families of victims and may stimulate interest in increased re-
search into the causes and the cure of Sudden Infant Death 
Syndrome: Now, therefore, be it 
Resolved by the Senate and House of Representatives of the United 
States of America in Congress assembled, That the month of October 
1985, is designated as 'National Sudden Infant Death Syndrome 
Awareness Month", and the President is authorized and requested 
to issue a proclamation calling upon the people of the United States 
to observe this month with appropriate activities. 
Approved October 30, 1985. 
LEGISLATIVE HISTORY—H.J. Res. 322: 
CONGRESSIONAL RECORD, Vol. 131 (1985): 
Oct. 9, considered and passed House. 
Oct. 25, considered and passed Senate.
A joint resolution designating the week beginning on October 20, 1985, as "Benign Essential Blepharospasm Awareness Week".
PL 99-137 (H.J.Res.308), enacted 10/30/1985

99 STAT. 560 
PUBLIC LAW 99-137—OCT. 30, 1985 
Public Law 99-137 
99th Congress 
Joint Resolution 
Oct. 30, 1985 
Designating the week beginning on October 20, 1985, as "Benign Essential Blepharo-
[H.J. Res. 308] 
spasm Awareness Week". 
Whereas benign essential blepharospasm is a little known eye-
related disease, causing involuntary and usually uncontrollable 
spastic contraction of muscles around the eyes; 
Whereas approximately five hundred thousand Americans are af-
flicted with blepharospasm, which is progressive and ultimately 
causes functional blindness; 
Whereas the Benign Essential Blepharospasm Research Foundation, 
Incorporated, was begun with the purpose of finding the cause and 
a successful cure for benign essential blepharospasm; 
Whereas this important foundation sponsors programs and activi-
ties to create an awareness of blepharospasm in the medical 
community as well as in the general public, organizes support 
groups throughout the country to encourage communication 
among persons with the disease, and it seeks to raise money 
through public and private contributions to be used for research; 
Whereas research scientists from around the country are extremely 
interested in research on this little known malady and are submit-
ting grant applications to the National Institutes of Health to 
study benign essential blepharospasm; and 
Whereas increased public awareness of the disease and its victims 
will be a tremendous benefit to the victims of this disease and will 
lead to increased medical research and awareness, as well as 
available information and advice for those afflicted with benign 
essential blepharospasm: Now, therefore, be it 
Resolved by the Senate and House of Representatives of the 
United States of America in Congress assembled, That the week 
beginning on October 20, 1985, is hereby designated as "Benign 
Essential Blepharospasm Awareness Week", and the President is 
authorized and requested to issue a proclamation calling upon the 
people of the United States to observe such week with appropriate 
ceremonies and activities. 
Approved October 30, 1985. 
LEGISLATIVE HISTORY—H.J. Res 308: 
CONGRESSIONAL RECORD, Vol. 131 (1985): 
Oct. 17, considered and passed House. 
Oct. 25, considered and passed Senate.
A joint resolution designating the 12-month period ending on October 28, 1986, as the "Centennial Year of Liberty in the United States".
PL 99-136 (H.J.Res.407), enacted 10/28/1985

PUBLIC LAW 99-136—OCT. 28, 1985 
99 STAT. 559 
Public Law 99-136 
99th Congress 
Joint Resolution 
Designating the twelve-month period ending on October 28, 1986, as the "Centennial 
Oct. 28, 1985 
Year of Liberty in the United States". 
[H.J. Res. 407] 
Whereas the Statue of Liberty (originally called "Liberty Enlighten-
ing the World") was a generous gift from the people of France to 
the people of the United States; 
Whereas the Statue of Liberty has, since its dedication on Octo-
ber 26,1886, held high the beacon of freedom, hope and opportunity 
to welcome millions of immigrants and visitors from foreign lands; 
Whereas the Statue of Liberty and Ellis Island are in the process of 
being restored from the ravages of time and weather by the Statue 
of Liberty-Ellis Island Centennial Foundation, Incorporated; and 
Whereas this Nation will celebrate the Statue of Liberty's one 
hundredth anniversary through commemorative events scheduled 
to take place during the Fourth of July weekend in 1986 and on 
October 28,1986: Now, therefore, be it 
Resolved by the Senate and House of Representatives of the 
United States of America in Congress assembled. That the twelve-
month period ending on October 28, 1986, is designated as the 
"Centennial Year of Liberty in the United States", and the Presi-
dent is requested to issue a proclamation calling upon the people of 
the United States to observe that year with appropriate ceremonies 
and activities. 
Approved October 28, 1985. 
LEGISLATIVE HISTORY—H.J. Res. 407: 
CONGRESSIONAL RECORD, Vol. 131 (1985): 
Oct. 9, considered and passed House. 
Oct. 21, considered and passed Senate. 
WEEKLY COMPILATION OF PRESIDENTIAL DOCUMENTS, Vol. 21, No. 44 (1985): 
Oct. 28, Presidential statement.
A joint resolution to designate the week beginning October 6, 1985, as "National Children's Week".
PL 99-134 (H.J.Res.79), enacted 10/28/1985

PUBLIC LAW 99-134—OCT. 28, 1985 
99 STAT. 557 
Public Law 99-134 
99th Congress 
Joint Resolution 
To designate the week beginning October 6, 1985, as "National Children's Week". 
Whereas there are approximately 65 million children in the Nation; 
Whereas the children of the Nation are its most precious resource 
and its greatest hope for the future; and 
Whereas a week designated for the purpose of focusing on the needs 
of children and the community services available to them will be 
beneficial both to children and to the future of the Nation: Now, 
therefore, be it 
Resolved by the Senate and House of Representatives of the United 
States of America in Congress assembled. That the week beginning 
October 6, 1985, hereby is designated "National Children's Week", 
and the President of the United States is authorized and requested 
to issue a proclamation calling upon the people of the United States 
to observe such week with appropriate ceremonies and activities. 
Approved October 28, 1985. 
Oct. 28, 1985 
[H.J. Res. 79] 
LEGISLATIVE HISTORY—H.J. Res. 79: 
CONGRESSIONAL RECORD, Vol. 131 (1985): 
Oct. 9, considered and passed House. 
Oct. 18, considered and p£issed Senate.
A joint resolution to designate November 24, 1985, as "National Day of Fasting to Raise Funds to Combat Hunger".
PL 99-135 (H.J.Res.386), enacted 10/28/1985

99 STAT. 558 
PUBLIC LAW 99-135—OCT. 28, 1985 
Public Law 99-135 
99th Congress 
Joint Resolution 
Oct. 28, 1985 
To designate November 24, 1985, as "National Day of Fasting to Raise Funds to 
[H.J. Res. 386] 
Combat Hunger". 
Whereas the famine in Africa has caused the death of hundreds of 
thousands of people and has endangered the Uves of milHons; 
Whereas the solution to such famine involves not only rushing 
emergency food and medical supplies to the areas stricken, but 
also improving agricultural policies and instituting more sophisti-
cated famine prevention practices in such areas; 
Whereas people from all walks of life and every part of the United 
States have responded quickly and effectively to every famine 
which has occurred since World War II and have already raised 
more than $120,000,000 for emergency relief of the famine in 
Africa; 
Whereas the generosity and compassion of the people of the United 
States should be recognized and commended; 
Whereas, in Africa, 24 people die of starvation each minute; 
Whereas more remains to be done to fight starvation in Mrica and 
in other parts of the world; 
Whereas our Nation has enough resources to save many lives; 
Whereas hunger in the United States is a pressing domestic problem 
that must be addressed through food relief and economic develop-
ment for those in need; and 
Whereas fasting is one of the strongest symbolic acts by which 
solidarity with the plight of fellow human beings may be dem-
onstrated: Now, therefore, be it 
Resolved by the Senate and House of Representatives of the United 
States of America in Congress assembled, That November 24,1985, is 
designated as "National Day of Fasting to Raise Funds to Combat 
Hunger", and the President is authorized and requested to issue a 
proclamation calling upon the people of the United States to fast, to 
contribute generously to relief organizations fighting hunger, and to 
observe such day with appropriate ceremonies and other activities. 
Approved October 28, 1985. 
LEGISLATIVE HISTORY—H.J. Res. 386: 
CONGRESSIONAL RECORD, Vol. 131 (1985): 
Oct. 9, considered and passed House. 
Oct. 16, considered and passed Senate.
A bill to provide for the transfer to the Colville Business Council of any undistributed portion of amounts appropriated in satisfaction of certain judgments awarded the Confederated Tribes of the Colville Reservation before the Indian Claims Commission.
PL 99-133 (H.R.2174), enacted 10/28/1985

99 STAT. 556 
PUBLIC LAW 99-133—OCT. 28, 1985 
Public Law 99-183 
J^,,. 
99th Congress 
An Act 
To provide for the transfer to the Colville Business Council of any undistributed 
Oct. 28, 1985 
portion of amounts appropriated in satisfaction of certain judgments awarded the 
[H.R. 2174] 
Confederated Tribes of the Colville Reservation before the Indian Claims 
Commission. 
Be it enacted by the Senate and House of Representatives of the 
Indians. 
United States of America in Congress assembled, 
SECTION 1. TRANSFER OF CERTAIN UNDISTRIBUTED JUDGMENT FUNDS 
TO THE COLVILLE BUSINESS COUNCIL. 
(a) TRANSFER OF UNDISTRIBUTED AMOUNTS TO GOVERNING BODY OF 
THE TRIBE.—Notwithstanding the Act entitled "An Act to provide 
for the use and distribution of funds appropriated in satisfaction of 
certain judgments of the Indian Claims Commission and the United 
States Court of Claims, and for other purposes." and approved 
October 19, 1973 (25 U.S.C. 1401 et seq.) or any plan prepared or 
regulation promulgated by the Secretary of the Interior (hereinafter 
in this Act referred to as the "Secretary") pursuant to such Act, any 
portion of the funds appropriated in satisfaction of judgments 
awarded the Confederated Tribes of the Colville Reservation (herein-
after in this section referred to as the "Tribe") in Dockets Numbered 
161, 222, and 224 before the Indian Claims Commission which, on 
the date of the enactment of this Act, is held in trust by the 
Secretary for the benefit of the Tribe shall be transferred by the 
Secretary to the Colville Business Council. 
(b) 
TRANSFER OF INTEREST, ETC., ACCRUED ON FUNDS.—Any 
amount held by the Secretary on the date of the transfer required 
under subsection (a) which is attributable to interest or investment 
income accrued or accruing on the funds described in such subsec-
tion on or before such date shall be transferred by the Secretary to 
the Colville Business Council. 
(c) USE OF TRANSFERRED FUNDS AUTHORIZED FOR TRIBAL PUR-
POSES.—Amounts transferred under subsection (a) shall be used for 
purposes which— 
(1) the Colville Business Council determines benefit the Tribe, 
and 
(2) the Secretary of the Interior approves. 
Approved October 28, 1985. 
LEGISLATIVE HISTORY—H.R. 2174: 
HOUSE REPORT No. 99-270 (Comm. on Interior and Insular Affairs). 
CONGRESSIONAL RECORD, Vol. 131 (1985): 
Oct. 7, considered and passed House. 
Oct. 15, considered and passed Senate.
A joint resolution to proclaim October 23, 1985, as "A time of remembrance" for all victims of terrorism throughout the world.
PL 99-132 (S.J.Res.104), enacted 10/28/1985

PUBLIC LAW 99-132—OCT. 28, 1985 
99 STAT. 555 
Public Law 99-132 
99th Congress 
Joint Resolution 
To proclaim October 23,1985, as "A Time of Remembrance" for all victims of 
Oct. 28,1985 
terrorism throughout the world. 
[S.J. Res. 104] 
Whereas the problem of terrorism has become an international 
concern that knows no boundaries—reUgious, racial, political, or 
national; 
Whereas thousands of men, women, and children have died at the 
hands of terrorists in nations around the world, and today terror-
ism continues to claim the lives of many peace-loving individuals; 
Whereas October 23,1983, is the date on which the largest number 
of Americans were killed in a single act of terrorism—the bomb-
ing of the United States compound in Beirut, Lebanon, in which 
two hundred and forty-one United States servicemen lost their 
lives; 
Whereas many of these victims died defending ideals of peace and 
freedom; and 
Whereas it is appropriate to honor all victims of terrorism, and in 
America to console the families of victims, and to cherish the 
freedom that their sacrifices make possible for all Americans: 
Now, therefore, be it 
Resolved by the Senate and House of Representatives of the United 
States of America in Congress assembled. That October 23,1985, be 
proclaimed as "A Time of Remembrance", to urge all Americans to 
take time to reflect on the sacrifices that have been made in the 
pursuit of peace and freedom, and to promote active participation by 
the American people through the wearing of a purple ribbon, a 
symbol of patriotism, dignity, loyalty, and martyrdom. The Presi-
dent is authorized and requested to issue a proclamation calling 
upon the departments and agencies of the United States and in-
terested organizations, groups, and individuals to fly United States 
flags at half staff throughout the world in the hope that the desire 
for peace and freedom take firm root in every person and every 
nation. 
Approved October 28, 1985. 
LEGISLATIVE HISTORY—S.J. Res. 104: 
CONGRESSIONAL RECORD, Vol. 131 (1985): 
May 3, considered and passed Senate. 
Oct. 22, considered and passed House. 
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A joint resolution designating October 1985 as "National Community College Month".
PL 99-128 (S.J.Res.158), enacted 10/22/1985

99 STAT. 522 
PUBLIC LAW 99-128—OCT. 22, 1985 
Public Law 99-128 
99th Congress 
Joint Resolution 
Oct. 22, 1985 
[S.J. Res. 158] 
Designating February 1986 as "National Community College Month". 
Whereas, in the fall of 1981, there were over one thousand two 
hundred and nineteen community, technical, and junior colleges in 
which 40 per centum of all undergraduate college students in the 
United States were enrolled; 
Whereas such colleges prepare people for employment in over one 
thousand four hundred different occupations or for transfer to 
four-year colleges and universities; 
Whereas such colleges are within reasonable commuting distance 
for more than 90 per centum of all Americans; 
Whereas such colleges provide an opportunity to obtain a post-
secondary education at low cost for many people who could not 
otherwise afford one; and 
Whereas such colleges are community-based institutions which 
provide flexible and diverse programs and services tailored to fit 
the needs of their local populations and industries: Now, therefore, 
be it 
Resolved by the Senate and House of Representatives of the United 
States of America in Congress assembled, That February 1986 is 
designated as "National Community College Month", and the Presi-
dent is authorized and requested to issue a proclamation calling 
upon the people of the United States to observe such month with 
appropriate ceremonies and activities. 
Approved October 22, 1985. 
LEGISLATIVE HISTORY—S.J. Res. 158: 
CONGRESSIONAL RECORD, Vol. 131 (1985): 
Sept. 30, considered and passed Senate. 
Oct. 9, considered and passed House.
A joint resolution to designate the month of November 1985 as "National Hospice Month".
PL 99-125 (S.J.Res.155), enacted 10/18/1985

PUBLIC LAW 99-125—OCT. 18, 1985 
99 STAT. 519 
Public Law 99-125 
99th Congress 
Joint Resolution 
To designate the month of November 1985 as "National Hospice Month". 
Whereas hospice care has been demonstrated to be a humanitarian 
way for terminally ill patients to approach the end of their lives in 
comfort with appropriate, competent, and compassionate care in 
an environment of personal individuality and dignity; 
Whereas the hospice concept of care advocates care of the patient 
and family by attending to their physical, emotional, and spiritual 
needs, and specifically the pain and grief they experience; 
Whereas hospice care is provided by an interdisciplinary team of 
physicians, nurses, soci^ workers, pharmacists, psychological and 
spiritual counselors, and other community volunteers trained in 
the hospice concept of care; 
Whereas hospice care is rapidly becoming a full partner in the 
Nation's health care system; 
Whereas the recent enactment of the medicare hospice benefit 
makes it possible for many more elderly Americans to have the 
opportunity to elect to receive hospice care; 
Whereas private insurance carriers and employers have recognized 
the value of hospice care by the inclusion of hospice benefits in 
health care coverage packages; and 
Whereas there remains a great need to increase public awareness of 
the benefits of hospice care: Now, therefore, be it 
Resolved by the Senate and House of Representatives of the United 
States of America in Congress assembled. That the month of Novem-
ber 1985 is designated "National Hospice Month". 
SEC. 2. The President is requested to issue a proclamation calling 
upon all Government agencies, the health care community, appro-
priate private organizations, and the people of the United States to 
observe such month with appropriate forums, programs, and activi-
ties designed to encourage national recognition of and support for 
hospice care as a humane response to the needs of the terminally ill 
and a viable component of the health care system in this country. 
Approved October 18, 1985. 
LEGISLATIVE HISTORY—S.J. Res. 155: 
CONGRESSIONAL RECORD, Vol. 131 (1985): 
Sept. 23, considered and passed Senate. 
Oct. 9, considered and passed House. 
Oct. 18, 1985 
[S.J. Res. 155]
A joint resolution to designate the week beginning October 1, 1985, as "National Buy American Week".
PL 99-127 (S.J.Res.194), enacted 10/18/1985

PUBLIC LAW 99-127—OCT. 18, 1985 
99 STAT. 521 
Public Law 99-127 
99th Congress 
Joint Resolution 
To designate the week beginning October 1, 1985, as "National Buy American Week". 
Whereas the Nation accumulated record merchandise trade deficits 
in 1982, 1983, and 1984, and a record deficit is predicted for 1985; 
Whereas we have become a debtor nation for the first time since the 
onset of World War I; 
Whereas in many cases the prices of imported goods are artificially 
low because of illegal subsidies by foreign governments; and 
Whereas record merchandise trade deficits cause loss of jobs, loss of 
productivity, loss of tax revenues, and a decline in the American 
standard of living: Now, therefore, be it 
Resolved by the Senate and House of Representatives of the United 
States of America in Congress assembled, That the week beginning 
October 1, 1985, hereby is designated "National Buy American 
Week", and the President of the United States is authorized and 
requested to issue a proclamation calling upon the people of the 
United States to observe such week with appropriate ceremonies 
and activities. 
Approved October 18, 1985. 
Oct. 18, 1985 
[S.J. Res. 194] 
LEGISLATIVE HISTORY—S.J. Res. 194: 
CONGRESSIONAL RECORD, Vol. 131 (1985): 
Sept. 19, considered and passed Senate. 
Oct. 9, considered and passed House.