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A joint resolution to designate the period commencing January 1, 1986, and ending December 31, 1986, as the "Centennial Year of the Gasoline Powered Automobile".
PL 99-249 (S.J.Res.231), enacted 02/18/1986

100 STAT. 12 
PUBLIC LAW 99-249—FEB. 18, 1986 
Public Law 99-249 
99th Congress 
Joint Resolution 
Feb. 18, 1986 
To designate the period commencing January 1, 1986, and ending December 31, 1986, 
[S.J. Res. 231] 
as the "Centennial Year of the Gasoline Powered Automobile". 
Whereas the first motor vehicle powered by an internal combustion 
engine was invented in 1886; 
Whereas such vehicle was the forerunner of the present automobile 
and there are more than one hundred twenty-four million auto-
mobiles registered in the United States; 
Whereas one in five jobs in the Nation are dependent directly or 
indirectly on the automobile industry; 
Whereas the automobile has been associated with tremendous 
changes in society in the one hundred years since its invention; 
and 
Whereas the automobile has enhanced communication, travel and 
has brought mobility to all people in 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 period commenc-
ing January 1, 1986, and ending December 31, 1986, is designated as 
the "Centennial Year of the Gasoline Powered Automobile" 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 year with appropriate ceremonies and activities. 
Approved February 18, 1986. 
LEGISLATIVE HISTORY—S.J. Res. 231: 
CONGRESSIONAL RECORD: 
Vol. 131 (1985): Dec. 18, considered and passed Senate. 
Vol. 132 (1986): Feb. 6, considered and passed House.
A joint resolution to designate the month of March 1986 as "National Hemophilia Month".
PL 99-248 (S.J.Res.150), enacted 02/18/1986

PUBLIC LAW 99-248—FEB. 18, 1986 
100 STAT. 11 
Public Law 99-248 
99th Congress 
Joint Resolution 
Feb. 18, 1986 
To designate the month of March 1986 as "National Hemophilia Month". 
[S.J. Res. 150] 
Whereas hemophilia is an incurable hereditary disorder that pre-
vents proper coagulation of the blood; 
Whereas hemophilia, which strikes males almost exclusively, occurs 
in one of every four thousand live male births regardless of race, 
nationality, or family economic status; 
Whereas hemophilia can lead to disabilities or death for some 
hemophiliacs; 
Whereas, despite recent medical advances in the diagnosis and 
treatment of hemophilia, many hemophiliacs continue to face 
unpredictable medical complications due to the disorder; 
Whereas, with proper medical treatment and adequate financial 
assistance, hemophiliacs can live healthy, normal, and independ-
ent lives; and 
Whereas increased public awareness of the causes and effects of 
hemophilia will help dispel many common 
misconceptions 
concerning the disorder: 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 March 
1986 is hereby designated as "National Hemophilia Month", and the 
President is authorized and requested to issue a proclamation call-
ing upon the people of the United States to observe such month with 
appropriate ceremonies and activities. 
Approved February 18, 1986. 
LEGISLATIVE HISTORY—S.J. Res. 150: 
CONGRESSIONAL RECORD: 
Vol. 131 (1985): Oct. 4, considered and passed Senate. 
Vol. 132 (1986): Feb. 6, considered and passed House.
A bill to amend the Arms Export Control Act to require that congressional vetoes of certain arms export proposals be enacted into law.
PL 99-247 (S.1831), enacted 02/12/1986

PUBLIC LAW 99-247—FEB. 12, 1986 
100 STAT. 9 
Public Law 99-247 
99th Congress 
An Act 
To amend the Arms Export Control Act to require that congressional vetoes of 
Feb. 12, 1986 
certain arms export proposals be enacted into law. 
[S. 1831] 
Be it enacted by the Senate and House of Representatives of the 
United States of America in Congress assembled. That (a) section 
3(dX2) of the Arms Export Control Act is amended— 
22 USC 2753. 
(1) in subparagraph (A), by striking out "adopt, within such 
30-day period, a concurrent resolution disapproving" and insert-
ing in lieu thereof "enact, within such 30-day period, a law 
prohibiting"; and 
(2) in subparagraph (B), by striking out "adopt, within such 
fifteen-day period, a concurrent resolution disapproving" and 
inserting in lieu thereof "enact, within such fifteen-day period, 
a law prohibiting". 
(b) Section 360t)) of the Arms Export Control Act is amended— 
22 USC 2776. 
(1) in the fifth sentence of paragraph (1), by striking out 
"adopts a concurrent resolution stating that it objects to" and 
inserting in lieu thereof "enacts a joint resolution prohibiting"; 
(2) in paragraph (2), by inserting "joint" before "resolution" 
each of the four places it appears; and 
(3) in paragraph (3)— 
(A) by striking out "adoption of concurrent resolutions" 
and inserting in lieu thereof "enactment of joint resolu-
tions"; and 
(B) by striking out "such resolution" and inserting in lieu 
thereof "such joint resolution". 
(c) Section 36(c) of the Arms Export Control Act is amended— 
22 USC 2776. 
(1) in paragraph (2XB), by striking out "adopts a concurrent 
resolution stating that it objects to" and inserting in lieu 
thereof "enacts a joint resolution prohibiting"; 
(2) in paragraph (3XA), by inserting "joint" before "resolu-
tion"; and 
(3) in paragraph (3XB)— 
(A) by striking out "adoption of concurrent resolutions" 
and inserting in lieu thereof "enactment of joint resolu-
tions"; and 
(B) by striking out "such resolution" and inserting in lieu 
thereof "such joint resolution". 
(d) Section 63 of the Arms Export Control Act is amended— 
22 USC 2796b. 
(1) in subsection (aXD, by striking out "adopts a concurrent 
resolution stating that it objects to" and inserting in lieu 
thereof "enacts a joint resolution prohibiting"; 
(2) in subsection O
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(3) in subsection (c)— 
100 STAT. 10 
PUBLIC LAW 99-247—FEB, 12, 1986 
(A) by striking out "adoption of concurrent resolutions" 
and inserting in lieu thereof "enactment of joint resolu-
tions"; and 
(B) by striking out "such resolution" and inserting in lieu 
thereof "such joint resolution". 
Approved February 12, 1986. 
LEGISLATIVE HISTORY—S. 1831: 
CONGRESSIONAL RECORD: 
Vol. 131 (1985): Dec. 19, considered and passed Senate. 
Vol. 132 (1986): Feb. 3, considered and passed House.
A joint resolution to provide for the designation of the month of February, 1986, as "National Black (Afro-American) History Month".
PL 99-244 (S.J.Res.74), enacted 02/11/1986

100 STAT. 6 
PUBLIC LAW 99-244—FEB. 11, 1986 
Public Law 99-244 
99th Congress 
Joint Resolution 
Feb. 11, 1986 
To provide for the designation of the month of February, 1986, as "National Black 
[S.J. Res. 74] 
(Afro-American) History Month". 
Whereas in 1926 Dr. Carter Godwin Woodson launched the celebra-
tion of Negro History Week; 
Whereas this observance evolved into a month-long celebration in 
1976; 
Whereas February 1, 1986, will mark the beginning of the sixtieth 
annual public and private salute to Black History; 
Whereas the observance of Black (Afro-American) History Month 
provides opportunities for our Nation's public schools, institutions 
of higher learning, and the public to gain a deeper understanding 
and knowledge of the many contributions of Black Americans to 
our country and the world: 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 Feb-
ruary, 1986, is designated as "National Black (Afro-American) His-
tory Month", 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 that month with appropriate ceremonies 
and activities to salute all that Black Americans have done to help 
build our country. 
Approved February 11, 1986. 
LEGISLATIVE HISTORY—S.J. Res. 74: 
CONGRESSIONAL RECORD: 
Vol. 131 (1985): Nov. 18, considered and passed Senate. 
Vol. 132 (1986): Feb. 6, considered and passed House.
A joint resolution to designate the week of February 9, 1986, through February 15, 1986, as National Humanities Week, 1986".
PL 99-245 (S.J.Res.219), enacted 02/11/1986

PUBLIC LAW 99-245—FEB. 11, 1986 
100 STAT. 7 
Public Law 99-245 
99th Congress 
Joint Resolution 
To designate the week of February 9, 1986, through February 15, 1986, as "National 
Feb. 11, 1986 
Humanities Week, 1986". 
[S.J. Res. 219] 
Wheresis the United States celebrates the twentieth anniver-
sary of the establishment of the National Endowment for the 
Humanities; 
Whereas the overriding goal of this small but important Fed-
eral agency is the promotion of humanities scholarship and 
programming; 
Whereas the study of the humanities increases the understanding of 
the great traditions of civilization and of the intellectual heritage 
of mankind; 
Whereas in partnerships with State and local governments, private 
foundations, and corporations, the National Endowment for the 
Humanities has, over the past two decades, provided critical 
leadership and direction for the individuals and institutions seek-
ing to improve our understanding of the humanities; and 
Whereas as a Nation we have benefited from the fruits of this 
humanities programming in a variety of ways, through improve-
ments in humanities education at all levels, through scholarly 
achievements at the cutting edge of humanities research, and 
through programming in museums, libraries, television, and radio 
which fosters a heightened understanding of the humanities 
across the Nation: Now, therefore, be it 
Resolved by the Senate and House of Representatives of the United 
States of America in Congress assembled. That, in order to note the 
importance of the humanities in the lives of all Americans and 
acknowledge the significant role the National Endowment for the 
Humanities has played in sustaining and enriching our cultural 
heritage, the week of February 9, 1986, through February 15, 1986, 
is designated as "National Humanities Week, 1986", and the Presi-
dent is authorized and requested to issue a proclamation calling 
upon the people of the United States to observe the week, with 
appropriate conferences, programs, ceremonies, and activities. 
Approved February 11, 1986. 
LEGISLATIVE HISTORY—S.J. Res. 219: 
CONGRESSIONAL RECORD: 
Vol. 131 (1985): Nov. 4, considered and passed Senate. 
Vol. 132 (1986): Feb. 6, considered and passed House.
A joint resolution to designate the week of February 9, 1986 through February 15, 1986 as "National Burn Awareness Week".
PL 99-246 (S.J.Res.234), enacted 02/11/1986

100 STAT. 8 
PUBLIC LAW 99-246—FEB. 11, 1986 
Public Law 99-246 
99th Congress 
Joint Resolution 
Feb. 11, 1986 
To designate the week of February 9, 1986 through February 15, 1986 as "National 
[S.J. Res. 234] 
Bum Awareness Week". 
Whereas the bum 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 accidented 
death in the United States; 
Whereas every year approximately two million people are victims of 
bum injury in the United States; 
Whereas of these injuries, seventy thousand are hospitalized and 
account for nine million disability days annually; 
Whereas approximately twelve thousand people die from bum 
injuries; 
Whereas the rehabilitative and psychological impact of bums are 
devastating; 
Whereas children, the elderly, and the disabled are most likely to 
suffer serious burns; 
Whereas it is estimated that approximately 75 percent of all bums 
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 week of February 
9, 1986 through February 15, 1986 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 February 11, 1986. 
LEGISLATIVE HISTORY—S.J. Res. 234: 
CONGRESSIONAL RECORD, Vol. 132 (1986): 
Feb. 4, considered and peissed Senate. 
Feb. 6, considered and passed House.
A joint resolution making an urgent supplemental appropriation for the fiscal year ending September 30, 1986, for the Department of Agriculture.
PL 99-243 (H.J.Res.520), enacted 02/10/1986

PUBLIC LAW 99-243—FEB. 10, 1986 
100 STAT. 5 
Public Law 99-243 
99th Congress 
Joint Resolution 
Making an urgent supplemental appropriation for the fiscal year ending 
Feb. 10, 1986 
September 30, 1986, for the Department of Agriculture. 
[H.J. Res. 520] 
Resolved by the Senate and House of Representatives of the 
United States of America in Congress assembled, That the following 
sum is appropriated, out of any money in the Treasury not other-
wise appropriated, for the fiscal year ending September 30, 1986; 
namely: 
DEPARTMENT OF AGRICULTURE 
COMMODITY CREDIT CORPORATION 
REIMBURSEMENT FOR NET REAUZED LOSSES 
For the operations of the Commodity Credit Corporation, not to 
exceed $1,492,857,000 for capital restoration, to enable the Cor-
poration to use the authority authorized by the Charter of the 
Corporation and other laws to carry out programs handled by the 
Corporation. 
Approved February 10, 1986. 
LEGISLATIVE HISTORY—H.J. Res. 520: 
CONGRESSIONAL RECORD, Vol. 132 (1986): 
Feb. 6, considered and passed Senate and House.
A bill extending the waiver authority of the District of Columbia Revenue Bond Act of 1985 to certain revenue bond acts of the District of Columbia, and for other purposes.
PL 99-242 (H.R.4027), enacted 02/07/1986

100 STAT. 4 
PUBLIC LAW 99-242—FEB. 7, 1986 
Public Law 99-242 
99th Congress 
An Act 
Feb. 7, 1986 
Extending the waiver authority of the District of Columbia Revenue Bond Act of 1985 
[H.R. 4027] 
to certain revenue bond acts of the District of Columbia, and for other purposes. 
Be it enacted by the Senate and House of Representatives of the 
United States of America in Congress assembled, 
SECTION 1. GRANTING OF WAIVER. 
Section 2(c) of the District of Columbia Revenue Bond Act of 1985 
99 Stat. 1727. 
(Pubhc Law 99-216) is amended by adding at the end thereof the 
following new paragraphs: 
"(3) The American University Revenue Bond Act of 1985 (Series 
A), District of Columbia Act 6-111, transmitted to the Speaker of the 
House and the President of the Senate December 4,1985. 
"(4) The George Washington University Revenue Bond Act of 1985 
(Series A), District of Columbia Act 6-114, transmitted to the 
Speaker of the House and the President of the Senate December 18, 
1985.". 
SEC. 2. EFFECTIVE DATE OF ACTS; TREATMENT OF OBLIGATIONS. 
(a) EFFECTIVE DATE.—The District of Columbia Acts referred to in 
the amendment made by section 1 shall take effect as if included in 
section 2(c) of the District of Columbia Revenue Bond Act of 1985 on 
the date of the enactment of such Act. 
(b) TREATMENT OF OBLIGATIONS.—(1) Subject to paragraph (2), for 
purposes of any Act of Congress (and any amendments made by any 
Act of Congress) enacted after December 31, 1985, any obligation 
issued under the authority of the District of Columbia Acts made 
effective under subsection (a) shall be deemed to have been issued on 
December 31,1985. 
(2) Paragraph (1) shall apply only to obligations issued not more 
than sixty days after the date of the enactment of this Act. 
Approved February 7, 1986. 
LEGISLATIVE HISTORY—H.R. 4027: 
CONGRESSIONAL RECORD, Vol. 132 (1986): 
Jan. 27, considered and passed House. 
Jan. 30, considered and passed Senate.
A bill to designate the General Services Administration building known as the "United States Appraiser's Stores Building" in Boston, Massachusetts as the "Captain John Foster Williams Coast Guard Building".
PL 99-236 (H.R.3931), enacted 01/09/1986

PUBLIC LAW 99-236—JAN. 9, 1986 
99 STAT. 1763 
Public Law 99-236 
99th Congress 
An Act 
To designate the Greneral Services Administration building known as the "United 
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States Appraiser's Stores Building" in Boston, Massachusetts as the "Captain John 
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Foster Williams Coast Guard Building". 
[HR- 3931] 
Be it enacted by the Senate and House of Representatives of the 
United States of America in Congress assembled. That the General Public buildings 
Services Administration building known as the "United States and grounds. 
Appraiser's Stores Building", located at 450 Atlantic Avenue, 
Boston, Massachusetts, shall hereafter be known and designated as 
the "Captain John Foster Williams Coast Guard Building", in rec-
ognition of Captain John Foster Williams' contributions to the 
Commonwealth of Massachusetts during the Revolutionary War. 
Any reference in a law, map, regulation, document, record, or other 
paper of the United States to such building shall be deemed to be a 
reference to the "Captain John Foster Williams Coast Guard 
Building". 
Approved January 9, 1986. 
LEGISLATIVE HISTORY—H.R. 3931 (S. 1896): 
CONGRESSIONAL RECORD, Vol. 131 (1985): 
Dec. 18, considered and passed House. 
Dec. 19, considered and passed Senate.
A joint resolution relative to the convening of the second session of the Ninety-Ninth Congress.
PL 99-233 (S.J.Res.255), enacted 12/28/1985

PUBLIC LAW 99-233—DEC. 28, 1985 
99 STAT. 1755 
Public Law 99-233 
99th Congress 
Joint Resolution 
Relative to the convening of the second session of the Ninety-ninth Congress. 
' 
[S.J. Res. 255] 
Resolved by the Senate and House of Representatives of the United 
States of America in Congress assembled, That the second regular 
session of the Ninety-ninth Congress shall begin at 12 o'clock merid-
ian on Tuesday, January 21,1986. 
Approved December 28, 1985. 
LEGISLATIVE HISTORY—S.J. Res. 255 (H.J. Res. 496): 
CONGRESSIONAL RECORD, Vol. 131 (1985): 
Dec. 19, considered and passed Senate. 
Dec. 20, considered and passed House.
A bill to delay the referendum with respect to the 1986 through 1988 crops of Flue-cured tobacco and to delay the proclamation of national marketing quotas for the 1986 through 1988 crops of Burley tobacco.
PL 99-241 (S.2013), enacted 01/30/1986

PUBLIC LAW 99-241—JAN. 30, 1986 
100 STAT. 3 
Public Law 99-241 
99th Congress 
An Act 
To delay the referendum with respect to the 1986 through 1988 crops of Flue-cured 
j^n. 30, 1986 
tobacco and to delay the proclamation of national marketing quotas for the 1986 
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Be it enacted by the Senate and House of Representatives of the 
United States of America in Congress assembled. That section 317(d) 
of the Agricultural Adjustment Act of 1938 (7 U.S.C. 1314c(d)) is 
amended by inserting after the third sentence the following new 
sentence: "Notwithstanding the foregoing sentence or section 312(c) 
of this Act, the referendum with respect to national marketing 
quotas for Flue-cured tobacco for the 1986 through 1988 marketing 
years may be conducted not later than the earlier of (1) thirty days 
after any proclamation of the national marketing quota for Flue-
cured tobacco for the 1986 marketing year made after the date of 
enactment of this sentence, or (2) March 15,1986.". 
SEC. 2. Section 319(a) of the Agricultural Adjustment Act of 1938 
(7 U.S.C. 1314e(a)) is amended by inserting after the second sentence 
of the third paragraph the following new sentence: "Notwithstand-
ing the foregoing sentence, the proclamation of national marketing 
quotas for Burley tobacco for the 1986 through 1988 marketing years 
may be made not later than March 1,1986.". 
Approved January 80, 1986. 
LEGISLATIVE HISTORY—S. 2013: 
CONGRESSIONAL RECORD, Vol. 132 (1986): 
Jan. 22, considered and passed Senate. 
Jan. 23, considered and passed House.
A joint resolution to designate the week of December 1, 1985, through December 7, 1985, as "National Autism Week".
PL 99-237 (H.J.Res.440), enacted 01/13/1986

99 STAT. 1764 
PUBLIC LAW 99-237—JAN. 13, 1986 
Public Law 99-237 
?im 
99th Congress 
Joint Resolution 
Jan. 13, 1986 
To designate the week of December 1, 1985, through December 7, 1985, as "National 
[H.J. Res. 440] 
Autism Week". 
Whereas autism is a serious disorder affecting over 350,000 children 
and adults; 
Whereas autism is a lifelong brain disorder that prevents proper 
understanding of what an individual sees, hears, or otherwise 
senses; 
Whereas autism causes severe problems in learning, communica-
tion, and behavior; 
Whereas few of the general public understand this complex neuro-
logical disability; 
Whereas support groups have dedicated years of service to the 
education and welfare of all persons with autism; 
Whereas these groups remain committed to educating the general 
public to a better understanding of this disability; and 
Whereas autism is a complex disorder that needs greater recogni-
tion and research to further understand the disability: 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 December 
1, 1985, through December 7, 1985, is designated National Autism 
Week. The President of the United States is authorized and re-
quested to issue a proclamation calling upon the people of the 
United States to observe this week with appropriate programs and 
activities. 
Approved January 13, 1986. 
LEGISLATIVE HISTORY—H.J. Res. 440 (S.J. Res. 230): 
CONGRESSIONAL RECORD, Vol. 131 (1985): 
Dec. 3, considered and passed House. 
Dec. 6, considered and passed Senate.