Laws of the 97th Congress

Public Law 97-1 · Jan 26, 1981 · S.J.Res. 16 Joint resolution designating January 29, 1981, as "A Day of Thanksgiving to honor our safely returned hostages." Public Law 97-2 · Feb 7, 1981 · H.R. 1553 An act to provide for a temporary increase in the public debt limit Public Law 97-3 · Feb 10, 1981 · S. 253 An act to increase the numbers of members of the Commission on Wartime Relocation and Internment of Civilians Public Law 97-4 · Feb 17, 1981 · S. 272 An original bill to increase the membership of the Joint Committee on Printing Public Law 97-5 · Mar 13, 1981 · H.R. 2166 An act to amend the Energy Policy and Conservation Act to extend certain authorities relating to the international energy program Public Law 97-6 · Mar 31, 1981 · S. 509 An act to amend Section 201 of the Agricultural Act of 1949, as amended, to delete the requirement that the support price of milk be adjusted semiannually Public Law 97-7 · Apr 9, 1981 · S. 840 An act to continue in effect any authority provided under the Department of Justice Appropriation Authorization Act, Fiscal Year 1980, for a certain period Public Law 97-8 · Apr 9, 1981 · S.J.Res. 61 Joint resolution to authorize and request the President to issue a proclamation designating April 9, 1981, as "African Refugee Relief Day" Public Law 97-9 · Apr 14, 1981 · H.J.Res. 182 Joint resolution to designate April 26, 1981, as "National Recognition Day for Veterans of the Vietnam Era" Public Law 97-10 · May 1, 1981 · H.J.Res. 155 Joint resolution to authorize and request the President to issue a proclamation designating May 3 through May 10, 1981, as "Jewish Heritage Week" Public Law 97-11 · May 22, 1981 · S. 730 An act to ensure necessary funds for the implementation of the Federal Corp Insurance Act of 1980 Public Law 97-12 · Jun 5, 1981 · H.R. 3512 Supplemental Appropriations and Recission Act, 1981 Public Law 97-13 · Jun 12, 1981 · S.J.Res. 50 Joint resolution designating July 17, 1981 as "National P.O.W. - M.I.A.Recognition Day." Public Law 97-14 · Jun 16, 1981 · S. 1070 Youth Employment Demonstration Amendments of 1981 Public Law 97-15 · Jun 17, 1981 · H.R. 2156 An act to amend title 38, United States Code, to extend by twelve months the period during which funds appropriated for grants by the Veterans' Administration for the establishment and support of new State medical schoo… Public Law 97-16 · Jun 23, 1981 · S. 1213 An original bill to amend Title I of the Marine Protection, Research, and Sanctuaries Act, as amended Public Law 97-17 · Jun 29, 1981 · H.J.Res. 288 Joint resolution to correct P.L. 97-12 due to an error in the enrollment of H.R. 3512 Public Law 97-18 · Jun 30, 1981 · H.R. 3991 An Act to amend the Food Stamp Act of 1977 to increase the authorization for appropriations for fiscal year 1981, and to amend Public Law 93-233 to continue, through August 1, 1981, the cash-out of food stamp program be… Public Law 97-19 · Jul 6, 1981 · S. 1123 An original bill to permit certain funds allocated for official expenses of Senators to be utilized to procure additional office equipment Public Law 97-20 · Jul 6, 1981 · S. 1124 An original bill to authorize the Sergeant at Arms and Doorkeeper of the Senate subject to the approval of the Committee on Rules and Administration, to enter into contracts which provide for the making of advance payme… Public Law 97-21 · Jul 9, 1981 · H.J.Res. 238 Joint resolution to approve a Constitution for the United States Virgin Islands Public Law 97-22 · Jul 10, 1981 · H.R. 3807 Defense Officer Personnel Management Act Technical Corrections Act Public Law 97-23 · Jul 17, 1981 · H.R. 3520 Steel Industry Compliance Extension Act of 1981 Public Law 97-24 · Jul 23, 1981 · S. 1395 An act to extend the time for conducting the referendum with respect to the national marketing quota for wheat for the marketing year beginning June 1, 1982, and to eliminate the requirement that the Secretary of Agricu… Public Law 97-25 · Jul 27, 1981 · H.R. 31 Cash Discount Act Public Law 97-26 · Jul 29, 1981 · H.J.Res. 308 Joint resolution making an urgent supplemental appropriation for the Department of Health and Human Services for the fiscal year ending September 30, 1981 Public Law 97-27 · Aug 4, 1981 · H.J.Res. 84 Joint resolution designating the week of October 4 through October 10, 1981, as "National Diabetes Week" Public Law 97-28 · Aug 4, 1981 · S.J.Res. 28 Joint resolution designating the week beginning March 7, 1982, as "Women's History Week" Public Law 97-29 · Aug 6, 1981 · H.J.Res. 191 Joint resolution designating August 8, 1982, as "National Children's Day" Public Law 97-30 · Aug 6, 1981 · S. 1040 An act to amend the District of Columbia Self-Government and Governmental Reorganization Act to increase the amount authorized to be appropriated as the annual Federal payment to the District of Columbia Public Law 97-31 · Aug 6, 1981 · H.R. 4074 Maritime Act of 1981 Public Law 97-32 · Aug 6, 1981 · S.J.Res. 64 Joint resolution designating August 13, 1981, as "National Blinded Veterans Recognition Day" Public Law 97-33 · Aug 7, 1981 · S. 1104 An act to amend the International Investment Survey Act of 1976 to provide an authorization for further appropriations, to avoid unnecessary duplication of certain surveys, and for other purposes Public Law 97-34 · Aug 13, 1981 · H.R. 4242 Economic Recovery Tax Act of 1981 Public Law 97-35 · Aug 13, 1981 · H.R. 3982 Omnibus Budget Reconciliation Act of 1981 Public Law 97-36 · Aug 14, 1981 · H.J.Res. 141 Joint resolution authorizing and requesting the President to issue a proclamation designating the period from October 4, 1981, through October 10, 1981, as "National Schoolbus Safety Week" Public Law 97-37 · Aug 14, 1981 · H.R. 1100 Former Prisoner of War Benefits Act of 1981 Public Law 97-38 · Aug 14, 1981 · S. 547 An act to enable the Secretary of the Interior to erect permanent improvements on land acquired for the Confederated Tribes of Siletz Indians of Oregon Public Law 97-39 · Aug 14, 1981 · S. 694 Department of Defense Supplemental Authorization Act, 1981 Public Law 97-40 · Aug 14, 1981 · S. 640 An act to amend the District of Columbia Self-Government and Governmental Reorganization Act to extend the authority of the Mayor to accept certain interim loans from the United States and to extend the authority of the… Public Law 97-41 · Aug 14, 1981 · S. 875 An act to authorize the generation of electrical power at Palo Verde Irrigation District Diversion Dam, California Public Law 97-42 · Aug 14, 1981 · S. 1278 Saccharin Study and Labeling Act Amendment of 1981 Public Law 97-43 · Aug 20, 1981 · S.J.Res. 87 Joint resolution to authorize and request the President to designate September 13, 1981, as "Commodore John Barry Day" Public Law 97-44 · Sep 17, 1981 · S.J.Res. 62 Joint resolution to authorize and request the President to designate the week of September 20 through 26, 1981 as "National Cystic Fibrosis Week" Public Law 97-45 · Sep 25, 1981 · H.R. 2120 Product Liability Risk Retention Act of 1981 Public Law 97-46 · Sep 25, 1981 · H.R. 4416 An act to enable the Secretary of Agriculture to assist, on an emergency basis, in the eradication of plant pests and contagious or infectious animal and poultry diseases Public Law 97-47 · Sep 30, 1981 · H.R. 2903 An act to extend by one year the expiration date of the Defense Production Act of 1950 Public Law 97-48 · Sep 30, 1981 · H.J.Res. 266 Economic Recovery Tax Act of 1981 Public Law 97-49 · Sep 30, 1981 · H.J.Res. 265 Joint resolution to provide for a temporary increase in the public debt limit Public Law 97-50 · Sep 30, 1981 · S. 1475 An act to amend the expiration date of section 252 of the Energy Policy and Conservation Act Public Law 97-51 · Oct 1, 1981 · H.J.Res. 325 Joint resolution making continuing appropriations for the fiscal year 1982, and for other purposes Public Law 97-52 · Oct 2, 1981 · S.J.Res. 78 Joint resolution to provide for the designation of October 2, 1981, as "American Enterprise Day" Public Law 97-53 · Oct 2, 1981 · S.J.Res. 103 Joint resolution to authorize and request the President of the United States to issue a proclamation designating the seven calendar days beginning October 4, 1981, as "National Port Week." Public Law 97-54 · Oct 5, 1981 · S.J.Res. 65 Joint resolution proclaiming Raoul Wallenberg to be an honorary citizen of the United States, and requesting the President to ascertain from the Soviet Union the whereabouts of Raoul Wallenberg and to secure his return … Public Law 97-55 · Oct 6, 1981 · H.R. 618 An act to convey certain interests in public lands to the city of Angels, California Public Law 97-56 · Oct 6, 1981 · H.R. 2218 An act to direct the Secretary of Agriculture to convey certain National Forest System lands in the state of Nevada, and for other purposes Public Law 97-57 · Oct 9, 1981 · H.J.Res. 263 Joint resolution to designate May 6, 1982 as "National Recognition Day for Nurses" Public Law 97-58 · Oct 9, 1981 · H.R. 4084 An act to improve the operation of the Marine Mammal Protection Act of 1972, and for other purposes Public Law 97-59 · Oct 9, 1981 · S. 1033 An act granting the consent of Congress to the agreement between the States of North Carolina and South Carolina establishing their lateral seaward boundary Public Law 97-60 · Oct 14, 1981 · S. 1181 Uniformed Services Pay Act of 1981 Public Law 97-61 · Oct 14, 1981 · S.J.Res. 98 Joint resolution to authorize and request the President to issue a proclamation designating October 16, 1981, as "World Food Day" Public Law 97-62 · Oct 14, 1981 · S. 1712 An act to extend the time for conducting the referendum with respect to the national marketing quota for wheat for the marketing year beginning June 1, 1982 Public Law 97-63 · Oct 16, 1981 · S. 304 National Tourism Policy Act Public Law 97-64 · Oct 16, 1981 · H.R. 4048 An act granting the consent of Congress to the agreement between the States of Kansas and Missouri establishing their mutual boundary in the vicinity of the French Bottoms near St. Joseph, Missouri, and Elwood, Kansas Public Law 97-65 · Oct 16, 1981 · H.R. 3136 Overseas Private Investment Corporation Amendments Act of 1981 Public Law 97-66 · Oct 17, 1981 · S. 917 Veterans' Disability Compensation, Housing, and Memorial Benefits Amendments of 1981 Public Law 97-67 · Oct 20, 1981 · H.R. 4612 An act to temporarily delay the October 1, 1981, increase in the price support level for milk and to extend the time for conducting the referendum with respect to the national marketing quota for wheat for the marketing… Public Law 97-68 · Oct 26, 1981 · S. 1191 An act to extend for three additional years the provisions of the Fishermen's Protective Act of 1967 relating to the reimbursement of United States commercial fishermen for certain losses incurred incident to the seizur… Public Law 97-69 · Oct 26, 1981 · S. 1224 An act to amend the provisions of title 39, United States Code, relating to the use of the frank, and for other purposes Public Law 97-70 · Oct 26, 1981 · S. 1687 An act to make a technical amendment to the International Investment Survey Act of 1976 Public Law 97-71 · Oct 26, 1981 · H.J.Res. 268 Joint resolution to designate October 23, 1981 as "Hungarian Freedom Fighters Day" Public Law 97-72 · Nov 3, 1981 · H.R. 3499 Veterans' Health Care, Training, and Small Business Loan Act of 1981 Public Law 97-73 · Nov 3, 1981 · S. 1209 An original bill authorizing appropriations to the Secretary of the Interior for services necessary to the nonperforming arts functions of the John F. Kennedy Center for the Performing Arts, and for other purposes Public Law 97-74 · Nov 3, 1981 · S. 1000 Independent Safety Board Act Amendments of 1981 Public Law 97-75 · Nov 3, 1981 · S.J.Res. 4 Joint resolution to authorize the President to issue a proclamation designating the week beginning November 22, 1981, as "National Family Week" Public Law 97-76 · Nov 5, 1981 · H.R. 4608 An act to continue in effect any authority provided under the Department of Justice Appropriation Authorization Act, Fiscal Year 1980, for a certain period, and for other purposes Public Law 97-77 · Nov 13, 1981 · S. 1322 An act to designate the United States Department of Agriculture Boll Weevil Research Laboratory building, located adjacent to the campus of Mississippi State University, Starkville, Mississippi, as the "Robey Wentworth … Public Law 97-78 · Nov 16, 1981 · H.R. 3975 An act to facilitate and encourage the production of oil from tar sand and other hydrocarbon deposits Public Law 97-79 · Nov 16, 1981 · S. 736 Lacey Act Amendments of 1981 Public Law 97-80 · Nov 20, 1981 · S. 999 An act to amend the Earthquake Hazards Reduction Act of 1977 and the Federal Fire Prevention and Control Act of 1974 to authorize the appropriation of funds to the Director of the Federal Emergency Management Agency to … Public Law 97-81 · Nov 20, 1981 · H.R. 4792 Military Justice Amendments of 1981 Public Law 97-82 · Nov 20, 1981 · H.R. 4734 An act to recognize the organization known as the Italian American War Veterans of the United States Public Law 97-83 · Nov 20, 1981 · S. 195 An act to recognize the organization known as the United States Submarine Veterans of World War II Public Law 97-84 · Nov 20, 1981 · S. 1672 An act to expand the membership of the United States Holocaust Memorial Council from sixty to sixty-five and for other purposes Public Law 97-85 · Nov 23, 1981 · H.J.Res. 368 Joint resolution making further continuing appropriations for the fiscal year 1982 Public Law 97-86 · Dec 1, 1981 · S. 815 Department of Defense Authorization Act, 1982 Public Law 97-87 · Dec 1, 1981 · S. 1133 An original bill to amend the National Advisory Committee on Oceans and Atmosphere Act of 1977 to authorize appropriations to carry out the provisions of such Act for fiscal year 1982, and for other purposes Public Law 97-88 · Dec 4, 1981 · H.R. 4144 Energy and Water Development Appropriation Act, 1982 Public Law 97-89 · Dec 4, 1981 · H.R. 3454 Intelligence Authorization Act for Fiscal Year 1982 Public Law 97-90 · Dec 4, 1981 · H.R. 3413 Department of Energy National Security and Military Applications of Nuclear Energy Authorization Act of 1982 Public Law 97-91 · Dec 4, 1981 · H.R. 4522 District of Columbia Appropriation Act, 1982 Public Law 97-92 · Dec 15, 1981 · H.J.Res. 370 Joint resolution making further continuing appropriations for the fiscal year 1982, and for other purposes Public Law 97-93 · Dec 15, 1981 · S.J.Res. 115 Joint resolution to approve the President's recommendation for a waiver of law pursuant to the Alaska Natural Gas Transportation Act of 1976 Public Law 97-94 · Dec 17, 1981 · H.R. 4591 An act to amend the mineral leasing laws of the United States to provide for uniform treatment of certain receipts under such laws, and for other purposes Public Law 97-95 · Dec 17, 1981 · S.J.Res. 136 Joint resolution to validate the effectiveness of a plan for the use or distribution of funds appropriated to pay a judgement awarded to the San Carlos Tribe of Arizona Public Law 97-96 · Dec 21, 1981 · S. 1098 National Aeronautics and Space Administration Authorization Act, 1982 Public Law 97-97 · Dec 21, 1981 · H.R. 4845 An act to designate the building known as the Lincoln Federal Building and Courthouse in Lincoln, Nebraska, as the "Robert V. Denney Federal Building and Courthouse" Public Law 97-98 · Dec 22, 1981 · S. 884 Agriculture and Food Act of 1981 Public Law 97-99 · Dec 23, 1981 · H.R. 3455 Military Construction Authorization Act, 1982 Public Law 97-100 · Dec 23, 1981 · H.R. 4035 An act making appropriations for the Department of The Interior and related agencies for the fiscal year ending September 30, 1982, and for other purposes