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International Peacekeeping Act of 1992
PL 102-311 (H.R.4548), enacted 07/02/1992

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PUBLIC LAW 102-311—JULY 2, 1992 
106 STAT. 277 
Public Law 102-311 
102d Congress 
An Act 
To authorize contributions to United Nations peacekeeping activities. 
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[H.R. 4548] 
Be it enacted by the Senate and House of Representatives 
of 
the United States of America in Congress assembled, 
International 
Peacekeeping 
SECTION 1. SHORT TITLE. 
Act of 1992. 
This Act may be cited as the "Intemation£il Peacekeeping Act 
of 1992". 
SEC. 2. UNITED NATIONS PEACEKEEPING ACTIVITIES. 
(a) FISCAL YEAR 1992.—In addition to such amounts as £ire other-
wise authorized to be appropriated for such purpose, there are 
authorized to be appropriated $350,000,000 for fiscal year 1992 
for the Department of State for assessed and voluntary con-
tributions of the United States to United Nations peacekeeping 
activities. Authorizations of appropriations under this subsection 
shall remgiin available until October 1, 1994. 
(b) FISCAL YEAR 1993.—In addition to such zonounts as are other-
wise authorized to be appropriated for such purpose, there are 
authorized to be appropriated $366,069,000 for fiscal year 1993 
for the Department of State for assessed contributions of the United 
States to United Nations peacekeeping activities. 
(c) CONTRIBUTIONS TO INTERNATIONAL ORGANIZATIONS.—In addi-
tion to such amounts as are authorized to be appropriated in 
section 102(a) of the Foreign Relations Authorization Act, Fiscal 
Years 1992 and 1993, there are authorized to be appropriated 
$53,814,000 for fiscal year 1993 for "Contributions to International 
Organizations". 
Approved July 2, 1992. 
LEGISLATIVE HISTORY—H.R. 4548: 
CONGRESSIONAL RECORD, Vol. 138<1992): 
June 15, considered and passed House. 
June 23, considered and passed Senate.
To designate May 16, 1992, through May 22, 1992, as "National Awareness Week for Life-Saving Techniques".
PL 102-305 (H.J.Res.442), enacted 06/23/1992

PUBLIC LAW 102-305—JUNE 23, 1992 
106 STAT. 259 
Public Law 102-305 
102d Congress 
Joint Resolution 
To designate July 5, 1992, through July 11, 1992, as "National Awareness Week 
June 23, 1992 
for Life-Saving Techniques". 
[H. 
J. Res. 442] 
Whereas the National Safety Council reported that about 850,000 
Americans died in 1990 as a result of accidents and heart disease; 
Whereas accidents are the leading cause of death for children 
and youth ages 1 to 24 years; 
Whereas drowning and choking are a leading cause of accidental 
death in children under the age of 5 years; 
Whereas Rescue Breathing and Cardiopulmonary Resuscitation, 
commonly referred to as CPR, are life-saving techniques that 
significantly reduce the incidence of sudden death due to accidents 
and heart isease; 
Whereas it is critical that more Americans learn such basic life-
saving techniques in order to reduce the number of deaths related 
to accidents and heart disease; 
Whereas the opportunity to learn basic Ufe-saving techniques is 
available to gdl Americans through the American Red Cross, 
the American Heart Association, the YMCA, and other national 
organizations; and 
Whereas the death rate due to accidents and heart disease would 
be greatly reduced if more Americans received training in basic 
life-saving techniques: Now, therefore, be it 
Resolved by the Senate and House of Representatives of the United 
States of America in Congress assembled, That July 5,1992, through 
July 11, 1992, is designated as "National Awareness Week for 
Life-Saving Techniques". The President is authorized and requested 
to issue a proclamation calling on the people of the United States 
to observe the week with appropriate ceremonies and activities 
designed to encourage training in life-saving techniques for 
Americans. 
Approved June 23, 1992. 
LEGISLATIVE HISTORY—H.J. Res. 442: 
CONGRESSIONAL RECORD, Vol. 138 (1992): 
June 5, considered and passed House. 
June 9, considered and passed Senate.
Designating June 1992 as "National Scleroderma Awareness Month".
PL 102-303 (H.J.Res.445), enacted 06/23/1992

PUBLIC LAW 102-303—JUNE 23, 1992 
106 STAT. 255 
Public Law 102-303 
102d Congress 
Joint Resolution 
Designating June 1992 as 'National Scleroderma Awareness Month". 
Whereas scleroderma is a disease caused by the excess production 
of collagen, the main fibrous component of connective tissue, 
causing hardening of the skin or internal org£uis such as the 
esophagus, lungs, kidney, and heart; 
Whereas approximately 300,000 people in the United States suffer 
from scleroderma with women of childbearing age outnumbering 
men four to one; 
Whereas scleroderma is a painfiil, crippling, and disfiguring disease 
that is usually progressive and can result in premature death; 
Whereas the symptoms of scleroderma are variable, and this varia-
bility can complicate and confuse diagnosis of the disease; 
Whereas the cause and care of scleroderma are unknown; and 
Whereas scleroderma is an orphan disease for which intensive 
research is needed to improve treatment and find its cause and 
cure: Now, therefore, be it 
Resolved by the Senate and House of Representatives of the United 
States of America in Congress assembled, That June 1992 is des-
ignated as "National Scleroderma Awareness Month". The President 
is authorized £uid requested to issue a proclamation calling on 
the people of the United States to observe the month with appro-
priate activities to enhance awareness of the disease and the need 
for a cure. 
Approved June 23,1992. 
June 23, 1992 
[H.J. Res. 445] 
LEGISLATIVE HISTORY—H 
J. Res. 445: 
CONGRESSIONAL RECORD. Vol. 138 (1992): 
June 5, considered and passed House. 
June 9, considered and passed Senate.
Golden Gate National Recreation Area Addition Act of 1992
PL 102-299 (S.870), enacted 06/09/1992

106 STAT. 236 
PUBLIC LAW 102-299—JUNE 9, 1992 
Public Law 102-299 
102d Congress 
An Act 
June 9,1992 
[S. 870] 
Grolden Gate 
National 
Recreation Area 
Addition Act of 
1992. 
Conservation. 
Real property. 
16 u s e 460bb-l 
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16 u s e 460bb-l 
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Federal 
Register, 
publication. 
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To authorize inclusion of a tract of land in the Golden Gate National Recreation 
Area, California. 
Be it enacted by the Senate and House of Representatives of 
the United States of 
America in Congress assembled, 
SECTION 1. SHORT TITLE. 
This Act may be cited as the "Golden Gate National Recreation 
Area Addition Act of 1992". 
SEC. 2. ACQUISITION AND ADDITION TO GOLDEN GATE NATIONAL 
RECREATION AREA. 
(a) AcQUismoN.—^The Secretary of the Interior is authorized 
to acquire by donation or purchase with donated or appropriated 
funds approximately 1,232 acres of land in San Mateo County, 
California, known generally as the Phleger property, as generally 
depicted on the map entitled "1991 Addition to Golden Gate 
National Recreation Area (Phleger Estate)" and numbered 
GGNRA641/40062. The Federal share of the acquisition of the lands 
acquired pursuant to this Act may not exceed 50 percent of the 
purchase price of such lands. 
(b) BOUNDARY REVISION.—(1) Section 2(a) of the Act entitled 
"An Act to establish the Golden Grate National Recreation Area 
in the State of California, and for other purposes" (16 U.S.C. 460bb-
1(a)) is amended by adding at the end the following: "The recreation 
area shall also include those lands acquired pursuant to the Golden 
Gate National Recreation Area Addition Act of 1992.". 
(2) Upon acquisition of the land under subsection (a) and after 
publication of notice in the Federal Register, the Secretary shall— 
(A) revise the boundary of Golden Gate National Recreation 
Area to reflect t^e inclusion of such land; and 
PUBLIC LAW 102-299—JUNE 9, 1992 
106 STAT. 237 
(B) prepare and make available a map displaying such bound-
ary revision in accordance with section 20t>) of such Act (16 
U.S.C. 460bb-ia))). 
Approved June 9, 1992. 
LEGISLATIVE HISTORY—S. 870: 
HOUSE REPORTS: No. 102-467 (Ck)mm. on Interior and Insular Affairs). 
SENATE REPORTS: No. 102-182 (Comm. on Energy and Natural Resources). 
CONGRESSIONAL RECORD: 
Vol. 137 (1991): Oct. 16, considered and passed Senate. 
Vol. 138 (1992): Mar. 24, considered and passed House, amended. 
May 21, Senate concurred in House amendment.
Designating May 31-June 6, 1992, as a "Week for the National Observance of the 50th Anniversary of World War II".
PL 102-290 (H.J.Res.371), enacted 05/20/1992

PUBLIC LAW 102-290—MAY 20, 1992 
106 STAT. 177 
Public Law 102-290 
102d Congress 
Joint Resolution 
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Designating May 31, 1992, through June 6, 1992, as a "Week for the National 
May 20,1992 
Observance of the Fiftieth Anniversary of World War 11". 
[H.J. Res. 371] 
Whereas the brave men and women of the United States of America 
made tremendous sacrifices during World War II to save the 
world from tyranny and aggression; 
Whereas the winds of freedom and democracy sweeping the globe 
today spring from the principles for which over four hundred 
thousand Americans gave their lives in World War II; 
Whereas World War II and the events that led up to that war 
must be understood in order that we may better understand 
our own times, and more fully appreciate the reasons why eternal 
vigilance against any form of tyranny is so important; 
Whereas the World War II era, as reflected in its family life, 
industry, and entertainment, was a unique period in American 
history, and epitomized our Nation's philosophy of hard work, 
courage, and tenacity in the face of adversity; 
Whereas, between 1991 and 1995, over nine million American vet-
erans of World War II will be holding reunions and conferences 
and otherwise commemorating the fiftieth anniversary of various 
events relating to World War II; and 
Whereas June 4, 1992, marks the anniversary of the Battle of 
Midway, and June 6, 1992, marks the anniversary of D-Day: 
Now, therefore, be it 
Resolved by the Senate and House of Representatives of the United 
States of America in Congress assembled, 
That May 31, 1992, 
through June 6, 1992, is designated as a "Week for the National 
Observance of the 50th Anniversary of World War 11", and the 
President is authorized and requested to issue a proclamation call-
ing on the people of the United States to observe the week with 
appropriate ceremonies and activities. 
Approved May 20, 1992. 
LEGISLATIVE HISTORY—H.J. Res. 371: 
CONGRESSIONAL RECORD, Vol. 138 (1992): 
Apr. 30, considered and passed House. 
May 7, considered and passed Senate.
A joint resolution commending the New York Stock Exchange on the occasion of its bicentennial.
PL 102-296 (S.J.Res.254), enacted 05/28/1992

PUBLIC LAW 102-296—MAY 28, 1992 
106 STAT. 215 
Public Law 102-296 
102d Congress 
Joint Resolution 
Commending the New York Stock Exchange on the occasion of its bicentennial. 
Whereas, on May 17, 1792, the New York Stock Exchange was 
founded by twenty-four merchants and brokers who gathered 
under a buttonwood tree in lower Manhattan to establisn a reli-
able market for the trading of securities: 
Whereas the New York Stock Exchange nas helped finance Ameri-
ca's growth fi'om its very beginning, significantly contributing 
to job creation and to the development of the Nation's industry 
and technology; 
Whereas the New York Stock Exchange is both the Nation's and 
the world's best known sjonbol of America's free enterprise sys-
tem; 
Whereas the New York Stock Exchange has committed its energy 
and expertise to advance our Nation's free market philosophy 
to other countries around the world; and 
Whereas the New York Stock Exchange is a quasi-public institution, 
dedicated to the promotion of individual and institutional investor 
protection, and to just and equitable principles of trade: Now, 
therefore, be it 
Resolved by the Senate and House of Representatives 
of the 
United States of America in Congress assembled. That the New 
Yofk Stock Exchange is hereby commended on the occasion of 
its bicentennial. The President is authorized and requested to issue 
a proclamation acknowledging and commending this occasion. 
Approved May 28, 1992. 
LEGISLATIVE HISTORY—S. 
J. Res. 254: 
CONGRESSIONAL RECORD, Vol. 138 (1992): 
Feb. 27, considered and passed Senate. 
May 14, considered and passed House. 
May 28,1992 
[S.J. Res. 254]
To provide flexibility to the Secretary of Agriculture to carryout food assistance programs in certain countries.
PL 102-289 (H.R.4774), enacted 05/20/1992

106 STAT. 176 
PUBLIC LAW 102-289—MAY 20, 1992 
Public Law 102-289 
102d Congress 
An Act 
May 20, 1992 
To provide flexibility to the Secretary of Agriculture to carry out food assistance 
[H.R. 4774] 
programs in certain countries. 
Be it enacted by the Senate and House of Representatives of 
the United States of 
America in Congress assembled, 
SECTION 1. USE OF FOREIGN CURRENCY PROCEEDS. 
Section 416(bX7)(DXiv) of the Agricultural Act of 1949 (7 U.S.C. 
1431(bX7)(D)(iv)) is amended— 
(1) by striking "and (ID" and inserting "(11)"; and 
(2) by striking the final period and inserting ", and (III) 
in a country other than the country of origin, if such proceeds 
are generated in a currency generally accepted in such other 
country.". 
Approved May 20, 1992. 
LEGISLATIVE HISTORY—H.R. 4774: 
HOUSE REPORTS: No. 102-496 (Ck)mm. on Agriculture). 
CONGRESSIONAL RECORD, Vol. 138 (1992): 
May 5, considered and passed House. 
May 7, considered and passed Senate.
To designate the Department of Veterans Affairs Medical Center located in Northampton, Massachusetts, as the "Edward P. Boland Department of Veterans Affairs Medical Center".
PL 102-286 (H.R.4184), enacted 05/18/1992

PUBLIC LAW 102-286—MAY 18,1992 
106 STAT. 173 
Public Law 102-286 
102d Congress 
An Act 
To designate the Department of Veterans Affairs Medical Center located in North- 
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ampton, Massachusetts, as the'Edward P. Boland Department of Veterans Affairs 
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Medical Center". 
tH.R. 4184] 
Be it enacted by the Senate and House of Representatives of 
the United States of 
America in Congress assembled, 
SECTION 1. DESIGNATION. 
The Department of Veterans Affairs Medical Center located in 
Northampton, Massachusetts, shall be known and designated as 
the "Edward P. Boland Department of Veterans Affairs Medical 
Center". 
SEC. 2. LEGAL REFERENCES. 
Any reference in any law, regulation, document, record, map, 
or other paper of the United States to the medical center referred 
to in section 1 shall be deemed to be a reference to the "Edward 
P. Boland Department of Veterans Affairs Medical Center". 
Approved May 18, 1992. 
LEGISLATIVE 
fflSTORY—H.R. 
4184: 
HOUSE REPORTS: No. 102-458 (Comm. on Veterans' Affairs). 
CONGRESSIONAL RECORD, Vol. 138 (1992): 
Apr. 7, considered and passed House. 
Apr. 30, considered and passed Senate.
Designating the month of May 1992 as "National Foster Care Month".
PL 102-288 (H.J.Res.388), enacted 05/19/1992

PUBLIC LAW 102-288—MAY 19, 1992 
106 STAT. 175 
Public Law 102-288 
102d Congress 
Joint Resolution 
Designating the month of May 1992, as 'National Foster Care Month". 
Whereas today there are more than 250,000 licensed foster famiUes 
in the United States who temporarily provide guidance, emotional 
support, food, shelter, £uid nurture to children who cannot remain 
in their own home; 
Whereas foster parents devotedly £ind unselfishly open their homes 
and family lives to foster children in need; 
Whereas foster parents are a vital part in permanency planning 
to protect the best interests of a foster child; 
Whereas foster parents work cooperatively with human service 
agencies and biological parents to strengthen family life; 
Whereas foster parents must have the commitment of the national. 
State and local communities in terms of funding, support, and 
training; and 
Whereas the National Foster Parent Association holds its annual 
training conference during the month of May 1992: Now, there-
fore, be it 
Resolved by the Senate and House of Representatives 
of the 
United States of America in Congress assembled, That the month 
of May 1992, is designated as "National Foster Care Month", and 
the President is authorized and requested to issue a proclamation 
calling on the people of the United!^ States to observe such month 
with appropriate ceremonies and activities. 
Approved May 19, 1992. 
May 19.1992 
[H.J. Res. 388] 
LEGISLATIVE fflSTORY—H.J. Res. 388: 
CONGRESSIONAL RECORD, Vol. 138 (1992): 
Apr. 30, considered and passed House. 
May 13, considered and passed Senate.
Designating May 10, 1992, as "Infant Mortality Awareness Day".
PL 102-283 (H.J.Res.425), enacted 05/14/1992

PUBLIC LAW 102-283—MAY 14, 1992 
106 STAT. 163 
Public Law 102-283 
102d Congress 
Joint Resolution 
Mav 14 1992 
Designating May 10, 1992, as "Infant Mortality Awareness Dajr". 
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Whereas, in 1989, the infant mortaUty rate in the United States 
decreased from 10.0 to 9.8 infant deaths per 1,000 hve births; 
Whereas, despite such decrease, nearly 38,000 infants in the United 
States will die in 1992 before they reach their 1st birthday; 
Whereas thousands of infants will suffer lifelong disabilities result-
ing from low birthweight and other compUcations; 
Whereas thousands of pregn£int women, especially low-income 
women, cannot receive adequate prenatal care because they lack 
access to providers of obstetrical C£ire; 
Whereas ii^ant mortality is a widespread problem which afflicts 
both urban and rural areas in all geographic regions of the 
United States; 
Whereas the number of births to teenage mothers, who have a 
greater risk of giving birth to sick infants, has increased by 
20 percent in the last 3 years; 
Whereas the high number of deaths, disabihties, and illnesses 
among infants in the United States is deplorable; and 
Whereas expectant parents in the United States should work toward 
the birth of healthy babies: Now, therefore, be it 
Resolved by the Senate and House of Representatives 
of the 
United States of America in Congress assembled, That May 10, 
1992, is designated as "Infant Mortality Awareness Da/', and the 
President is authorized and requested to issue a proclamation call-
ing on the people of the United States to observe the day with 
appropriate ceremonies and activities. 
Approved May 14, 1992. 
LEGISLATIVE HISTORY—H. 
J. Res. 425: 
CONGRESSIONAL RECORD, Vol. 138 (1992): 
Apr. 30, considered and passed House. 
May 7, considered and passed Senate.
A joint resolution to designate the month of May 1992 as "National Huntington's Disease Awareness Month."
PL 102-284 (S.J.Res.251), enacted 05/14/1992

106 STAT. 164 
PUBLIC LAW 102-284—MAY 14, 1992 
Public Law 102-284 
102d Congress 
Joint Resolution 
May 14, 1992 
To designate the month of May 1992 as "T^ational Huntington's 
[S.J. Res. 251] 
Disease Awareness Month". 
Whereas twenty-five thousand Americans are victims of Hunting-
ton's disease, a fatal, hereditary, neurological disorder; 
Whereas an additional one hundred and twenty-five thousand 
Americans have a 50-percent chance of inheriting the gene respon-
sible for Huntington's disease from an affected parent and are 
considered to be ^t-risk" for the disease; 
Whereas tens of thousands of other Americans experience the 
destructive effects of the disease, including suffering from the 
social stigma associated with the disease, assuming the difficult 
role of caring for a loved victim of the disease, witnessing the 
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prolonged, irreversible physical and mental deterioration of a 
oved one, and agonizing over the death of a loved one; 
Whereas at present there is no cure for Huntington's disease and 
no means available to retard or reverse the effects of the disease; 
Whereas a victim of the later stages of Huntingdon's disease invari-
ably requires total personal care, the provision of which often 
results in devastating financial consequences for the victim and 
the victim's family; 
Whereas recent advances in the field of molecular genetics have 
enabled scientists to locate approximately the gene-site respon-
sible for Himtington's disease; 
Whereas many of the novel techniques resulting from these 
advances have also been instrumental in locating the gene-sites 
responsible for familial Alzheimer's disease, manic depression, 
kidney cancer, and other disorders; 
Whereas increased Federal funding of medical research could facili-
tate additional advances and result in the discovery of the cause 
and chemical processes of Huntington's disease and the develop-
ment of strategies to stop and reverse the progress of the disease; 
Whereas Huntington's disease typifies other late-onset, behavioral 
genetic disorders by presenting the victim and the victim's family 
with a broad range of biomedical, psychological, social, and eco-
nomic problems; and 
Whereas in the absence of a cure for Huntington's disease, victims 
of the disease deserve to live with dignity and be regarded as 
full and respected family members and members of society: Now, 
therefore, be it 
PUBUC LAW 102-284—MAY 14, 1992 
106 STAT. 165 
Resolved by the Senate and House of Representatives of the 
United States of America in Congress assembled. That the month 
of May 1992 is designated as "National Huntington's Disease 
Awareness Month", and the President is authorized and requested 
to issue a proclamation calling on the people of the United States 
to observe such month with appropriate programs, ceremonies, and 
activities. 
Approved May 14, 1992. 
LEGISLATIVE fflSTORY—S.J. Res. 251: 
CONGRESSIONAL RECORD, Vol. 138 (1992): 
May 5, considered and passed Senate. 
May 7, considered and passed House.
A joint resolution to designate 1992 as the "Year of Reconciliation Between American Indians and non-Indians".
PL 102-279 (S.J.Res.222), enacted 05/09/1992

106 STAT. 130 
PUBLIC LAW 102-279—MAY 9, 1992 
Public Law 102-279 
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Joint Resolution 
May 9, 1992 
To designate 1992 as the '^ear of Recondliation Between American Indians and 
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non-Indians". 
Whereas 1992 v/ill be recognized as the quincentennial anniversary 
of the arrival of Christopher Columbus to this continent; 
Whereas this 500th anniversary offers an opportunity for the United 
States to honor the indigenous peoples of 
this continent; 
Whereas strife between American Indian and non-Indian cultures 
is of g^ave concern to the people of the United States; 
Whereas in the past, improvement in cultural understanding has 
been achieved by individuals who have striven to understand 
the differences between cultures and to educate others; 
Whereas a national effort to develop trust and respect between 
American Indians and non-Indians must include participation 
from the private and public sectors, churches and church associa-
tions, the Federal Government, Tribal governments and State 
governments, individuals, communities, and community organiza-
tions; 
Whereas mutual trust and respect provides a sound basis for con-
structive change, given a shared commitment to achieving the 
goals of equal opportunity, social justice and economic prosperity; 
and 
Whereas the celebration of our cultural differences can lead to 
a new respect for American Indians and their culture among 
non-Indians: Now, therefore, be it 
PUBLIC LAW 102-279—MAY 9, 1992 
106 STAT. 131 
Resolved by the Senate and House of Representatives of the 
United States of America in Congress assembled. That 1992 is 
designated as the Tear of Reconciliation Between American Indians 
and non-Indians". The President is authorized and requested to 
issue a proclamation calling upon the people of the United States, 
both Indian and non-Indian, to lay aside fears and mistrust of 
one another, to build friendships, to join together and take part 
in shared cultural activities, and to strive towards mutual respect 
and imderstanding. 
Approved May 9, 1992. 
LEGISLATIVE HISTORYHS. 
J. Res. 222: 
CONGRESSIONAL RECORD, Vol. 138 (1992): 
Mar. 17, considered and passed Senate. 
Apr. 30, considered and passed House.