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A bill to extend by six months the expiration date of the Defense Production Act of 1950.
PL 98-12 (H.R.2112), enacted 03/29/1983

PUBLIC LAW 98-12—MAR. 29, 1983 
97 STAT. 53 
Public Law 98-12 
98th Congress 
An Act 
To extend by six months the expiration date of the Defense Production Act of 1950. 
—— 
[H.R. 2112] 
Be it enacted by the Senate and House of Representatives of the 
United States of America in Congress assembled, That the first 
Defense 
sentence of section 717(a) of the Defense Production Act of 1950 (50 ^/•?^"^*^°'' ^'^ 
U.S.C. App. 2166(a)) is amended by striking out "March 31, 1983" extension. 
and inserting in lieu thereof "September 30,1983". 
96 stat. 1630. 
Approved March 29, 1983. 
LEGISLATIVE HISTORY—H.R. 2112 (S. 855): 
SENATE REPORT No. 98-33 accompanying S. 855 (Comm. on Banking, Housing, and 
Urban Affairs). 
CONGRESSIONAL RECORD, Vol. 129 (1983): 
Mar. 22, considered and passed House. 
Mar. 23, considered and passed Senate, amended. 
Mar. 24, House disagreed to Senate amendments; Senate receded from its 
amendments.
A joint resolution designating the week beginning March 20, 1983, as "National Mental Health Counselors Week".
PL 98-9 (S.J.Res.35), enacted 03/24/1983

PUBLIC LAW 98-9—MAR. 24, 1983 
97 STAT. 39 
Public Law 98-9 
98th Congress 
Joint Resolution 
Designating the week beginning March 20, 1983, as "National Mental Health 
Mar. 24,1983 
Counselors Week". 
[S.J. Res. 35] 
Whereas mental health counselors work in a specialized field of 
counseling which emphasizes the developmental and adjustive 
nature of mental health services; 
Whereas mental health counselors utilize individual and group 
counseling techniques oriented toward assisting individuals with 
methods of problem solving, personal and social development, 
decisionmaking, and the complex process of developing self-under-
standing and making life decisions; 
Whereas mental health counselors work in conjunction with other 
helping professionals, such as psychiatrists, psychologists, and 
social workers to determine the most appropriate counseling for 
each client; 
Whereas mental health counselors work in psychiatric hospitals, 
community mental health agencies, private clinics, college cam-
puses, rehabilitation centers, and private practice, providing 
almost 50 per centum of direct delivery of mental health services; 
Whereas mental health counselors are individuals upon whom, by 
virtue of their education and extensive training, have been con-
ferred masters or doctor of philosophy degrees in mental health 
counseling or community mental health counseling, or similar 
degree titles having a focus on mental health; and 
Whereas mental health counselors, after having earned such de-
grees, have performed at least two years of supervised clinical 
counseling, and are licensed or certified as such in the State of 
their residence, or are certified by the National Academy of 
Certified Clinical Mental Health Counselors: Now, therefore, be it 
97 STAT. 40 
PUBLIC LAW 98-9—MAR. 24, 1983 
Resolved by the Senate and House of Representatives of the United 
National Mental States of America in Congress assembled, That the week beginning 
Htealth 
March 20, 1983, is designated "National Mental Health Counselors 
^^Me ore 
Week". The President is requested to issue a proclamation calling 
upon all government agencies and the people of the United States to 
observe that week with appropriate ceremonies and activities. 
Approved March 24, 1983. 
LEGISLATIVE HISTORY—S.J. Res. 35: 
CONGRESSIONAL RECORD, Vol. 129 (1983): 
Mar. 18, considered and passed Senate. 
Mar. 21, considered and passed House.
A bill to amend title 37, United States Code, to extend certain expiring enlistment and reenlistment bonuses for the Armed Forces.
PL 98-14 (H.R.1936), enacted 03/30/1983

PUBLIC LAW 98-14—MAR. 30, 1983 
97 STAT. 55 
Public Law 98-14 
98th Congress 
An Act 
To amend title 37, United States Code, to extend certain expiring enlistment and 
reenlistment bonuses for the Armed Forces. 
Be it enacted by the Senate and House of Representatives of the 
United States of America in Congress assembled. That sections 308(g) 
and 308a(c) of title 37, United States Code, are amended by striking 
out "March 31, 1983" and inserting in heu thereof "September 30, 
1984". 
SEC. 2. Section 308f(c) of title 37, United States Code, is amended 
by striking out "September 30, 1983" and inserting in lieu thereof 
"September 30,1984". 
Approved March 30, 1983. 
Mar. 30, 1983 
[H.R. 1936] 
Enlistment 
and 
reenlistment 
bonuses, 
extension. 
96 Stat. 1865. 
LEGISLATIVE HISTORY—H.R. 1936: 
HOUSE REPORT No. 98-27 (Comm. on Armed Services). 
CONGRESSIONAL RECORD, Vol. 129 (1983): 
Mar. 15, considered and passed House. 
Mar. 21, considered and passed Senate.
A joint resolution to authorize and request the President to proclaim May, 1983 as "National Amateur Baseball Month".
PL 98-16 (H.J.Res.175), enacted 04/04/1983

PUBLIC LAW 98-16—APR. 4, 1983 
97 STAT. 57 
Public Law 98-16 
98th Congress 
Joint Resolution 
To authorize and request the President to proclaim May 1983 as "National Amateur 
Baseball Month". 
Whereas the game of baseball having originated in the United 
States of America; and 
Whereas the game of baseball having engendered exceptional inter-
est among the people of this Nation, both as a participant and as a 
spectator sport, to the extent that it has long been acknowledged 
as "The National Pastime"; and 
Whereas some nineteen million amateur players annually partici-
pate in the game of baseball in the United States; and 
Whereas many more millions of Americans are spectators each year 
at amateur baseball games involving players of virtually every 
age; and 
Whereas the game of baseball, while providing wholesome recre-
ational competition, teaches the desirable goals of sportsmanship 
and teamwork so necessary in developing good citizenship; and 
Whereas amateur baseball organizations in the United States have 
taken the lead in a worldwide effort to obtain recognition of the 
importance of baseball by the Olympic movement to the extent 
that the 1984 Olympic games in Los Angeles will include baseball; 
and 
Whereas amateur baseball is made possible by the contributions of 
time, effort, and financial support of countless millions of individ-
uals from a wide range of business, industrial, fraternal, civic, 
religious, and service organizations of the United States; and 
Whereas it is appropriate to honor and to pay tribute to all those 
associated on the amateur level with the "game of baseball": 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 May 
1983, be designated "National Amateur Baseball Month", and that 
Apr. 4, 1983 
[H.J. Res. 175] 
National 
Amateur 
Baseball Month. 
97 STAT. 58 
PUBLIC LAW 98-16—APR. 4, 1983 
the President is authorized and requested to issue a proclamation 
calUng on all Government agencies and upon all the people of the 
United States to observe such month with appropriate programs, 
ceremonies, and activities, so as to testify to the great and signifi-
cant value of amateur baseball to the American way of life. 
Approved April 4, 1983. 
LEGISLATIVE HISTORY—H.J. Res. 175: 
CONGRESSIONAL RECORD, Vol. 129 (1983): 
Mar. 21, considered and passed House. 
Mar. 24, considered and passed Senate.
A joint resolution to designate April, 1983, as "National Child Abuse Prevention Month."
PL 98-7 (S.J.Res.21), enacted 03/16/1983

97 STAT. 12 
PUBLIC LAW 98-7—MAR. 16, 1983 
Public Law 98-7 
98th Congress 
Joint Resolution 
Mar. 16, 1983 
—pg , „ — ^ — 
To designate April 1983 as "National Child Abuse Prevention Month". 
Resolved by the Senate and House of Representatives of the United 
National Child 
States of America in Congress assembled, That the month of April 
Prevention 
^^^^ '
^
^ designated as "National Child Abuse Prevention Month" and 
Month. 
the President is authorized and requested to issue a proclamation 
calling upon all Government agencies and the people of the United 
States to observe such month with appropriate programs, ceremo-
nies, and activities. 
Approved March 16, 1983. 
LEGISLATIVE HISTORY—S.J. Res. 21: 
CONGRESSIONAL RECORD, Vol. 129 (1983): 
Feb. 24, considered and passed Senate. 
Mar. 3, considered and passed House.
A joint resolution providing that the week containing March 8, 1983, shall be designated as "Women's History Week".
PL 98-3 (S.J.Res.37), enacted 03/08/1983

97 STAT. 6 
PUBLIC LAW 98-3—MAR. 8, 1983 
Mar. 8, 1983 
[S.J. Res. 37] 
Women's 
History Week. 
Public Law 98-3 
98th Congress 
Joint Resolution 
Providing that the week containing March 8, 1983, shall be designated as "Women's 
History Week". 
Whereas American women of every race, class, and ethnic back-
ground helped found the Nation in countless recorded and unre-
corded ways as servants, slaves, nurses, nuns, homemakers, 
industrial workers, teachers, reformers, soldiers, pioneers; and in 
professions and occupations representative of all walks of life; 
Whereas American women have played and continue to play a 
critical economic, cultural, and social role in every sphere of our 
Nation's life by constituting a significant portion of the labor force 
working in and outside of the home; 
Whereas American women have played a unique role throughout 
our history by providing the majority of the Nation's volunteer 
labor force and have been particularly important in the establish-
ment of early charitable philanthropic and cultural institutions in 
the country; 
Whereas American women of every race, class, and ethnic back-
ground served as early leaders in the forefront of every major 
progressive social change movement, not only to secure their own 
right of suffrage and equal opportunity, but also in the abolitionist 
movement, the emancipation movement, the industrial labor 
union movement, and the modem civil rights movement; and 
Whereas despite these contributions, the role of American women in 
history has been consistently overlooked and undervalued in the 
body of American history: Now, therefore, be it 
Resolved by the Senate and House of Representatives of the United 
States of America in Congress assembled, That the week containing 
March 8, 1983, is designated as "Women's History Week", and the 
President is requested to issue a proclamation calling upon the 
people of the United States to observe such week with appropriate 
ceremonies and activities. 
Approved March 8, 1983. 
LEGISLATIVE HISTORY—S.J. Res. 37: 
CONGRESSIONAL RECORD, Vol. 129 (1983): 
Mar. 2, considered and passed Senate. 
Mar. 3, considered and passed House.
A joint resolution designating March 21, 1983, as "Afghanistan Day".
PL 98-10 (S.J.Res.65), enacted 03/24/1983

PUBLIC LAW 98-10—MAR. 24, 1983 
97 STAT. 41 
Public Law 98-10 
98th Congress 
Joint Resolution 
Designating March 21,1983, as "Afghanistan Day". 
Whereas the occupation of Afghanistan by the Soviet Union contin-
ues unabated, causing immense privation to, and suffering among, 
the people of Afghanistan; 
Whereas the Soviet occupation of this formerly independent and 
sovereign land has now entered its fourth year; 
Whereas the Soviet occupation forces now total over one hundred 
thousand troops; 
Whereas Soviet troops have brutally slaughtered thousands of inno-
cent Afghan civilians through the use of modem weapons of war, 
including chemical and biological weapons; 
Whereas the number of refugees forced to flee Afghanistan has 
steadily increased and approaches four million; 
Whereas the undaunted resistance of the Afghan freedom fighters 
against the Soviet occupational forces is an inspiration to the free 
world; 
Whereas the Soviet invasion of Afghanistan undermines the spirit 
and intention of the Declaration of Principles of the Final Act of 
the Conference on Security and Cooperation in Europe, which the 
Soviet Union signed at Helsinki, Finland, in 1975; and 
Whereas the people of Afghanistan observe March 21 as the start of 
their new year: Now, therefore, be it 
Resolved by the Senate and House of Representatives of the United 
States of America in Congress assembled, That March 21, 1983, is 
designated "Afghanistan Day". The President is requested to issue a 
proclamation calling upon the people of the United States to observe 
that day with appropriate ceremonies and activities. 
Approved March 24, 1983. 
Mar. 24, 1983 
[S.J. Res. 65] 
Afghanistan 
Day. 
LEGISLATIVE HISTORY—S.J. Res. 65: 
CONGRESSIONAL RECORD, Vol. 129 (1983): 
Mar. 18, considered and passed Senate. 
Mar. 21, considered and passed House.
A joint resolution to direct the President to issue a proclamation designating February 16, 1983, as "Lithuanian Independence Day".
PL 98-2 (H.J.Res.60), enacted 02/16/1983

PUBLIC LAW 98-2—FEB. 16, 1983 
97 STAT. 5 
Public Law 98-2 
98th Congress 
Joint Resolution 
To direct the President to issue a proclamation designating February 16, 1983, as 
"Lithuanian Independence Day". 
Whereas February 16,1983, marks the sixty-fifth anniversary of the 
declaration of independence of Lithuania; 
Whereas on February 16, 1918, the Council of Lithuania, the sole 
representative of the Lithuanian people, in conformity with the 
recognized right to national self-determination, proclaimed the 
restitution of the independent and democratic state of Lithuania 
and declared rupture of all ties which formally bound Lithuania 
to other nations; 
Wheresis a free Lithuania existed until the Soviet takeover in 1940; 
Whereas the United States opposes tyranny and injustice in all 
forms and supports the cause of a free Lithuania; 
Whereas all Americans of Lithuanian descent protest the Soviet 
presence in the land of their ancestors; and 
Whereas the oppressed people currently living in Lithuania should 
keep the flame of freedom forever burning in their hearts: Now, 
therefore, be it 
Resolved by the Senate and House of Representatives of the United 
States of America in Congress assembled. That the President shall 
issue a proclamation designating February 16,1983, as "Lithuanian 
Independence Day" and calling on the people of the United States to 
celebrate such day with appropriate ceremonies £md activities. 
Approved February 16, 1983. 
Feb. 16, 1983 
[H.J. Res. 60] 
Lithuanian 
Independence 
Day. 
LEGISLATIVE HISTORY—H.J. Res. 60 (S.J. Res. 16): 
CONGRESSIONAL RECORD, Vol. 129 (1983): 
Feb. 2, considered and passed House. 
Feb. 3, considered and passed Senate.
A bill to repeal section 311 of the Federal Public Transportation Act of 1982.
PL 98-6 (H.R.1572), enacted 03/16/1983

PUBLIC LAW 98-6—MAR. 16, 1983 
97 STAT. 11 
Public Law 98-6 
98th Congress 
An Act 
To repeal section 311 of the Federal Public Transportation Act of 1982. 
Be it enacted by the Senate and House of Representatives of the 
United States of America in Congress assembled, That section 311 of 
the Federal Public Transportation Act of 1982 is repealed. 
Approved March 16, 1983. 
Mar. 16, 1983 
[H.R. 1572] 
Federal Public 
Transportation 
Act of 1982, 
amendment. 
96 Stat. 2152. 
LEGISLATIVE HISTORY—H.R. 1572: 
CONGRESSIONAL RECORD, Vol. 129 (1983): 
Feb. 24, considered and passed House. 
Mar. 2, considered and passed Senate.
A bill to modify the judicial districts of West Virginia, and for other purposes.
PL 97-471 (S.3105), enacted 01/14/1983

PUBLIC LAW 97-471—JAN. 14, 1983 
96 STAT. 2601 
Public Law 97-471 
97th Congress 
An Act 
To modify the judidal districts of West Viiginia, and 
for 
other puxpo 
Jan. 14,1983 
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[S.3105] 
Be it enacted by the Senate and House of Representatives of the 
United States of America in Congress assembled. That section 129 of <^udiciai districts 
title 28 United Stetes Code, is amended- 
ScaTSr"' 
(1) in subsection (a) by— 
(A) strildng out *\ Wirt, and Wood"; 
(B) inserting "Braxton," after "Berkeley,"; 
(O inserting "Pocahontas," after "Pleasants,"; 
(D) inserting "Webster, and" after "Upshur,"; and 
(E) by striking out "Parkersburg,"; and 
(2) in subsection (b) by— 
(A) striking out "Braxton,", "Pocahontas," and "Web-
ster,"; and 
(B) inserting "Wirt, Wood," after "Wayne,"; and 
(C) striking out "and Lewisbuig." and inserting in lieu 
thereof "Lewisburg, and Parkersburg.". 
SEC. 2. (a) The existing district judgeship for the Southern District 28 use 133 note. 
of West Virginia, authorized by section 2 of the Act entitied "An Act 
to provide for tibe appointment of additional district and drcuit 
juc^es and for other purposes", approved October 20,1978 (92 Stat. 
1632; 28 U.S.C. 133 note), shall, as of the date of enactment of this 
Act, be authorized under section 133 of titie 28 of the United States 
Code as a district judgeship for the Northern District of West 
Virginia, and the incumbent of that office shall henceforth hold 
office under section 133, as amended by this Act. 
(b) The existing district judgeship for the Northern and Southern 
Districts of West Virginia shaU be authorized as the district judge-
ship for the Southern District. 
SEC. 3. The table in section 133 of titie 28, United States Code, is 
amended by striking out the following: 
96 STAT. 2602 
PUBLIC LAW 97-471—JAN. 14, 1983 
"West Virginia: 
"Northern 
1 
"Southern 
3 
"Northern and Southern 
1", 
and inserting in lieu thereof the following: 
"West Virginia: 
"Northern 
2 
"Southern 
4". 
Approved January 14, 1983. 
LEGISLATIVE HISTORY—S. 3105: 
CONGRESSIONAL RECORD, Vol. 128 (1982): 
Dec. 15, considered and passed Senate. 
Dec. 20, considered and passed House.
A bill to designate the Federal Building in Lima, Ohio, as the "Tennyson Guyer Federal Building".
PL 97-467 (H.R.6538), enacted 01/14/1983

96 STAT. 2542 
PUBLIC LAW 97-467—JAN. 14, 1983 
Public Law 97-467 
97th Congress 
An Act 
Jan. 14,1983 
To designate the Federal Building in Lima, Ohio, as the "Tennyson Guyer Federal 
[H.R. 6538] 
Bmlding". 
Be it enacted by the Senate and House of Representatives of the 
Tennyson 
United States of America in Congress assembled, That the building 
BuUding 
located at 401 West North Street, Lima, Ohio, 45801, known as the 
Designation. 
Lima Federal Building, shall hereafter be known and designated as 
the "Tennyson Guyer Federal Building". Any reference in a law, 
map, r^ulation, document, record, or other paper of the United 
States to the Lima Federal Building shall be deemed to be a 
reference to the Tennyson Guyer Federal Building. 
Approved January 14, 1983. 
LEGISLATIVE HISTORY—H.R. 6538: 
CONGRESSIONAL RECORD, Vol. 128 (1982): 
Dec. 17, considered and passed House. 
Dec. 21, considered and passed Senate.
A joint resolution establishing the dates for submission of the Budget and Economic Report.
PL 97-469 (H.J.Res.635), enacted 01/14/1983

96 STAT. 2582 
PUBLIC LAW 97-469—JAN. 14, 1983 
Jan. 14, 1983 
[H.J. Res. 635] 
Budget and 
Economic 
Reports, 
transmittal to 
Congress. 
Public Law 97-469 
97th Congress 
Joint Resolution 
Establishing the dates for submission of the Budget and Economic Report. 
Resolved by the Senate and House of Representatives of the United 
States of America in Congress assembled, That (a) notwithstanding 
the provisions of section 1105 of title 31, United States Code, the 
President shall transmit to the Congress not later than January 31, 
1983, the budget for the fiscal year 1984, and (b) notwithstanding the 
provisions of section 3 of the Act of February 20,1946, as amended 
(15 U.S.C. section 1022) the President shall transmit to the Congress 
not later than January 31,1983, the Economic Report. 
SEC. 2. That (a) notwithstanding the provisions of section 1109(a) 
of title 31, United States Oxie, the President shall submit to the 
Senate and the House of Representatives the estimates required to 
be submitted by said subsection for the fiscal year 1984 not later 
than the date on which the President transmits to the Congress the 
budget for the fiscal year 1984, and (b) notwithstanding the provi-
sions of section 1109(b) of title 31, United States Code, the Joint 
Economic Conmuttee shall submit to the Committees on the Budget 
of both Houses the evaluation required to be submitted by said 
subsection for the fiscal year 1984 not later than the date on which 
the report for the fiscal year 1984 pursuant to section 5(bX3) of the 
Employment Act of 1946 (15 U.S.C. 1024b) is filed with the Senate 
and House of Representatives. 
Approved January 14, 1983. 
LEGISLATIVE HISTORY—H.J. Res. 635: 
CONGRESSIONAL RECORD, Vol. 128 (1982): 
Dec. 20, considered and passed House. 
Dec. 21, considered and passed Senate.
A bill to designate the Federal Building in Fresno, California, as the "B.F. Sisk Federal Building".
PL 97-450 (H.R.5029), enacted 01/12/1983

96 STAT. 2446 
PUBLIC LAW 97-450—JAN. 12, 1983 
Public Law 97-450 
97th Congress 
An Act 
Jan. 12,1983 
To designate the Federal Building in Fresno, California, as the "B. F. Sisk Federal 
[H.R. 5029] 
BuUding". 
Be it enacted by the Senate and House of Representatives of the 
B.F. Sisk Federal United States of America in Congress assembled. That the building 
n^'l^'l^f-.. 
located at 1130 O Street, Fresno, California 93721, known as the 
Federal Building, shall hereafter be known and designated as the 
"B. F. Sisk Federal Building". Any reference in a law, map, regula-
tion, document, record, or other paper of the United States to that 
building shall be deemed to be a reference to the "B. F. Sisk Federal 
Building". 
Approved January 12, 1983. 
Designation. 
LEGISLATIVE HISTORY—H.R. 5029: 
CONGRESSIONAL RECORD, Vol. 128 (1982): 
Dec. 17, considered and passed House. 
Dec. 21, considered and passed Senate.
A joint resolution authorizing the President to proclaim May 13, 1983, as "American Indian Day".
PL 97-445 (H.J.Res.459), enacted 01/12/1983

96 STAT. 2328 
PUBLIC LAW 97-445—JAN. 12, 1983 
Public Law 97-445 
97th Congress 
Joint Resolution 
Jan. 12, 1983 
[H.J. Res. 459] 
Authorizing the President to proclaim May 13, 1983, as "American Indian Day". 
Resolved by the Senate and House of Representatives of the United 
American Indian States of America in Congress assembled, That the President of the 
°^^ 
United States is authorized and requested to issue a proclamation 
designating May 13, 1983, as "American Indian Day", and calUng 
upon the people of the United States to observe such day with 
appropriate ceremonies and activities. 
Approved January 12, 1983. 
LEGISLATIVE HISTORY—H.J. Res. 459: 
CONGRESSIONAL RECORD, Vol. 128 (1982): 
Dec. 17, considered and passed House. 
Dec. 21, considered and passed Senate.
A joint resolution to designate the week of March 13, 1983, through March 19, 1983, as "National Children and Television Week".
PL 97-443 (S.J.Res.264), enacted 01/08/1983

PUBLIC LAW 97-443—JAN. 8, 1983 
96 STAT. 2293 
Public Law 97-448 
97th Congress 
Joint Resolution 
To designate the week of March 13, 1983, through March 19, 1983, as "National 
Jan. 8, 1983 
Children and Television Week". 
[S j Rgg 264] 
Whereas television can create an intellectual and emotional envi-
ronment which can play a decisive role in shaping individual 
development and perception; 
Whereas parents and other adults should be able to look to televi-
sion to provide children with true pictures of the world and 
positive models for behavior; 
Whereas many dedicated groups and individuals strive to improve 
the quality of television programing viewed by children and their 
famiHes; and 
Whereas this Nation has a continuing responsibility to provide 
appropriate, stimulating programing for children and adolescents: 
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 March 13, National 
1983, through March 19, 1983, is designated as "National Children 
Television Week 
and Television Week" and the President of the United States is 
authorized and requested to issue a proclamation calling upon all 
government agencies and the people of the United States to observe 
the week with appropriate activities supporting television programs 
which are attentive to the needs and interests of children. 
Approved January 8, 1983. 
LEGISLATIVE HISTORY—S.J. Res. 264: 
CONGRESSIONAL RECORD, Vol. 128 (1982): 
Dec. 3, considered and passed Senate. 
Dec. 21, considered and passed House.