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101. American Heart Month.
102. Asian/Pacific American Heritage Month.
103. Cancer Control Month.
104. Carl Garner Federal Lands Cleanup Day.
105. Child Health Day.
106. Constitution Day and Citizenship Day.
107. Columbus Day.
108. Constitution Week.
109. Father's Day.
110. Flag Day.
111. Gold Star Mother's Day.
112. Honor America Days.
113. Law Day, U.S.A.
114. Leif Erikson Day.
115. Loyalty Day.
116. Memorial Day.
117. Mother's Day.
118. National Aviation Day.
119. National Day of Prayer.
120. National Defense Transportation Day.
121. National Disability Employment Awareness Month.
122. National Flag Week.
123. National Forest Products Week.
124. National Freedom Day.
125. National Grandparents Day.
126. National Hispanic Heritage Month.
127. National Korean War Veterans Armistice Day.
128. National Maritime Day.
129. National Pearl Harbor Remembrance Day.
130. National Poison Prevention Week.
131. National Safe Boating Week.
132. National School Lunch Week.
133. National Transportation Week.
134. Pan American Aviation Day.
135. Parents' Day.
136. Peace Officers Memorial Day.
137. Police Week.
138. Save Your Vision Week.
139. Steelmark Month.
140. Stephen Foster Memorial Day.
141. Thomas Jefferson's birthday.
142. White Cane Safety Day.
143. Wright Brothers Day.
144. Patriot Day.

AMENDMENTS
2004 - Pub. L. 108-447, div. J, title I, Sec. 111(c)(2), Dec. 8,
2004, 118 Stat. 3345, inserted "Constitution Day and" before
"Citizenship Day" in item 106.
2001 - Pub. L. 107-89, Sec. 2, Dec. 18, 2001, 115 Stat. 877,
added item 144.

225TH ANNIVERSARY OF THE AMERICAN REVOLUTION COMMEMORATION
Pub. L. 108-447, div. J, title II, Dec. 8, 2004, 118 Stat. 3348,
provided that:

"SEC. 201. SHORT TITLE.
"This title may be cited as the '225th Anniversary of the
American Revolution Commemoration Act'.

"SEC. 202. FINDINGS AND PURPOSES.
"(a) FINDINGS. - Congress finds the following:
"(1) The American Revolution, inspired by the spirit of liberty
and independence among the inhabitants of the original 13
colonies of Great Britain, was an event of global significance
having a profound and lasting effect upon American Government,
laws, culture, society, and values.
"(2) The years 2000 through 2008 mark the 225th anniversary of
the Revolutionary War.
"(3) Every generation of American citizens should have an
opportunity to understand and appreciate the continuing legacy of
the American Revolution.
"(4) This 225th anniversary provides an opportunity to enhance
public awareness and understanding of the impact of the American
Revolution's legacy on the lives of citizens today.
"(5) Although the National Park Service administers
battlefields, historical parks, historic sites, and programs that
address elements of the story of the American Revolution, there
is a need to establish partnerships that link sites and programs
administered by the National Park Service with those of other
Federal and non-Federal entities in order to place the story of
the American Revolution in the broad context of its causes,
consequences, and meanings.
"(6) The story and significance of the American Revolution can
best engage the American people through a national program of the
National Park Service that links historic structures and sites,
routes, activities, community projects, exhibits, and multimedia
materials, in a manner that is both unified and flexible.
"(b) Purposes. - The purposes of this Act [probably should be
"title"] are as follows:
"(1) To recognize the enduring importance of the American
Revolution in the lives of American citizens today.
"(2) To authorize the National Park Service to coordinate,
connect, and facilitate Federal and non-Federal activities to
commemorate, honor, and interpret the history of the American
Revolution, its significance, and its relevance to the shape and
spirit of American Government and society.

"SEC. 203. 225TH ANNIVERSARY OF THE AMERICAN REVOLUTION
COMMEMORATION PROGRAM.
"(a) In General. - The Secretary of the Interior (hereinafter in
this Act [title] referred to as the 'Secretary') shall establish a
program to be known as the '225th Anniversary of the American
Revolution Commemoration' (hereinafter in this Act [title] referred
to as the '225th Anniversary'). In administering the 225th
Anniversary, the Secretary shall -
"(1) produce and disseminate to appropriate persons educational
materials, such as handbooks, maps, interpretive guides, or
electronic information related to the 225th Anniversary and the
American Revolution;
"(2) enter into appropriate cooperative agreements and
memoranda of understanding to provide technical assistance under
subsection (c);
"(3) assist in the protection of resources associated with the
American Revolution;
"(4) enhance communications, connections, and collaboration
among the National Park Service units and programs related to the
Revolutionary War;
"(5) expand the research base for American Revolution
interpretation and education; and
"(6) create and adopt an official, uniform symbol or device for
the theme 'Lighting Freedom's Flame: American Revolution, 225th
Anniversary' and issue regulations for its use.
"(b) Elements. - The 225th Anniversary shall encompass the
following elements:
"(1) All units and programs of the National Park Service
determined by the Secretary to pertain to the American
Revolution.
"(2) Other governmental and nongovernmental sites, facilities,
and programs of an educational, research, or interpretive nature
that are documented to be directly related to the American
Revolution.
"(3) Through the Secretary of State, the participation of the
Governments of the United Kingdom, France, the Netherlands,
Spain, and Canada.
"(c) Cooperative Agreements and Memoranda of Understanding. - To
achieve the purposes of this Act [title] and to ensure effective
coordination of the Federal and non-Federal elements of the 225th
Anniversary with National Park Service units and programs, the
Secretary may enter into cooperative agreements and memoranda of
understanding with, and provide technical assistance to, the
following:
"(1) The heads of other Federal agencies, States, units of
local government, and private entities.
"(2) In cooperation with the Secretary of State, the
Governments of the United Kingdom, France, the Netherlands,
Spain, and Canada.
"(d) Authorization of Appropriations. - There is authorized to be
appropriated to the Secretary to carry out this Act [title]
$500,000 for each of fiscal years 2004 through 2009."

BENJAMIN FRANKLIN TERCENTENARY COMMISSION
Pub. L. 107-202, July 24, 2002, 116 Stat. 739, provided that:

"SECTION 1. SHORT TITLE.
"This Act may be referred to as the 'Benjamin Franklin
Tercentenary Commission Act'.

"SEC. 2. FINDINGS.
"The Congress finds as follows:
"(1) Benjamin Franklin was one of the most extraordinary men of
the generation that founded the United States. Around the world,
he remains one of the best-known Americans who has ever lived.
"(2) Benjamin Franklin's achievements include his literary
work, his creation of philanthropic and educational institutions,
his significant scientific explorations, and his service to the
Nation as a statesman and diplomat.
"(3) Benjamin Franklin was the only American to sign all 5
enabling documents of the United States.
"(4) All people in the United States could benefit from
studying the life of Benjamin Franklin and gaining a deeper
appreciation of his legacy to the Nation.
"(5) January 17, 2006, is the 300th anniversary of the birth of
Benjamin Franklin, and a commission should be established to
study and recommend to the Congress activities that are fitting
and proper to celebrate that anniversary in a manner that
appropriately honors Benjamin Franklin.

"SEC. 3. ESTABLISHMENT.
"There is established a commission to be known as the Benjamin
Franklin Tercentenary Commission (referred to in this Act as the
'Commission').

"SEC. 4. DUTIES.
"(a) Study. - The Commission shall have the following duties:
"(1) To study activities by the Government that would be
fitting and proper to honor Benjamin Franklin on the occasion of
the tercentenary of his birth, including but not limited to the
following:
"(A) The minting of a Benjamin Franklin tercentenary coin.
"(B) The rededication of the Benjamin Franklin National
Memorial at the Franklin Institute in Philadelphia,
Pennsylvania, or other activities with respect to that
memorial.
"(C) The acquisition and preservation of artifacts associated
with Benjamin Franklin.
"(D) The sponsorship of publications, including catalogs and
scholarly work, concerning Benjamin Franklin.
"(E) The sponsorship of conferences, exhibitions, or other
public meetings concerning Benjamin Franklin.
"(F) The sponsorship of high school and collegiate essay
contests concerning the life and legacy of Benjamin Franklin.
"(2) To recommend to the Congress in one or more of the interim
reports submitted under section 9(a) -
"(A) the activities that the Commission considers most
fitting and proper to honor Benjamin Franklin on the occasion
of the tercentenary of his birth; and
"(B) the entity or entities in the Federal Government that
the Commission considers most appropriate to carry out such
activities.
"(b) Point of Contact. - The Commission, acting through its
secretariat, shall serve as the point of contact of the Government
for all State, local, international, and private sector initiatives
regarding the tercentenary of Benjamin Franklin's birth, with the
purpose of coordinating and facilitating all fitting and proper
activities honoring Benjamin Franklin.

"SEC. 5. MEMBERSHIP.
"(a) Number and Appointment. - The Commission shall be composed
of 15 members as follows:
"(1) The Librarian of Congress.
"(2) Fourteen qualified citizens, appointed as follows:
"(A) Two members appointed by the President.
"(B) Two members appointed by the President on the
recommendation of the Governor of the Commonwealth of
Pennsylvania.
"(C) Two members appointed by the President on the
recommendation of the Governor of the Commonwealth of
Massachusetts.
"(D) Two members, at least one of whom shall be a Senator,
appointed by the majority leader of the Senate.
"(E) Two members, at least one of whom shall be a Senator,
appointed by the minority leader of the Senate.
"(F) Two members, at least one of whom shall be a Member of
the House of Representatives, appointed by the Speaker of the
House of Representatives.
"(G) Two members, at least one of whom shall be a Member of
the House of Representatives, appointed by the minority leader
of the House of Representatives.
"(b) Qualified Citizen. - For purposes of this section, a
qualified citizen is a citizen of the United States with -
"(1) a substantial knowledge and appreciation of the work and
legacy of Benjamin Franklin; and
"(2) a commitment to educating people in the United States
about the historical importance of Benjamin Franklin.
"(c) Time of Appointment. - Each initial appointment of a member
of the Commission shall be made before the expiration of the 120-
day period beginning on the date of the enactment of this Act
[July 24, 2002].
"(d) Continuation of Membership. - If a member of the Commission
was appointed to the Commission as a Member of the Congress, and
ceases to be a Member of the Congress, that member may continue to
serve on the Commission for not longer than the 30-day period
beginning on the date on which that member ceases to be a Member of
the Congress.
"(e) Terms. - Each member shall be appointed for the life of the
Commission.
"(f) Vacancies. - A vacancy in the Commission shall not affect
the powers of the Commission and shall be filled in the manner in
which the original appointment was made.
"(g) Basic Pay. - Members shall serve on the Commission without
pay.
"(h) Travel Expenses. - Each member shall receive travel
expenses, including per diem in lieu of subsistence, in accordance
with applicable provisions under subchapter I of chapter 57 of
title 5, United States Code.
"(i) Quorum. - Five members of the Commission shall constitute a
quorum, but a lesser number may hold hearings.
"(j) Chair. - The Commission shall select a Chair from among the
members of the Commission.
"(k) Meetings. - The Commission shall meet at the call of the
Chair.

"SEC. 6. ORGANIZATION.
"(a) Honorary Members. - The President -
"(1) shall serve as an honorary, nonvoting member of the
Commission; and
"(2) may invite the President of France and the Prime Minister
of the United Kingdom to serve as honorary, nonvoting members of
the Commission.
"(b) Advisory Committee. - The Commission shall form an advisory
committee, to be composed of representatives of the major extant
institutions founded by or dedicated to Benjamin Franklin,
including the following:
"(1) The Executive Director of the American Philosophical
Society.
"(2) The President of the Franklin Institute.
"(3) The Librarian of the Library Company.
"(4) The Director and Chief Executive Officer of the
Philadelphia Museum of Art.
"(5) The President of the University of Pennsylvania.
"(c) Administrative Secretariat. - The Commission shall seek to
enter into an arrangement with the Franklin Institute of
Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, under which the Institute shall do the
following:
"(1) Serve as the secretariat of the Commission, including by
serving as the point of contact under section 4(b).
"(2) House the administrative offices of the Commission.

"SEC. 7. POWERS.
"(a) Hearings and Sessions. - The Commission may, for the purpose
of carrying out this Act, hold such hearings, sit and act at such
times and places, take such testimony, and receive such evidence as
the Commission considers appropriate.
"(b) Powers of Members and Agents. - Any member or agent of the
Commission may, if authorized by the Commission, take any action
that the Commission is authorized to take by this Act.
"(c) Obtaining Official Data. - The Commission may secure
directly from any department or agency of the United States
information necessary to enable the Commission to carry out this
Act. Upon request of the Chair of the Commission, the head of that
department or agency shall furnish that information to the
Commission.
"(d) Mails. - The Commission may use the United States mails in
the same manner and under the same conditions as other departments
and agencies of the United States.
"(e) Administrative Support Services. - Upon the request of the
Commission, the Administrator of General Services shall provide to
the Commission, on a reimbursable basis, the administrative support
services necessary for the Commission to carry out its
responsibilities under this Act.
"(f) Procurement. - The Commission may enter into contracts for
supplies, services, and facilities to carry out the Commission's
duties under this Act.
"(g) Donations. - The Commission may accept and use donations of -

"(1) money;
"(2) personal services; and
"(3) real or personal property related to Benjamin Franklin or
the occasion of the tercentenary of his birth.

"SEC. 8. DIRECTOR AND STAFF.
"(a) Appointment. - The Commission may appoint a Director and
such additional personnel as the Commission considers to be
appropriate.
"(b) Applicability of Certain Civil Service Laws. - The Director
and staff of the Commission may be appointed without regard to the
provisions of title 5, United States Code, governing appointments
in the competitive service, and may be paid without regard to the
provisions of chapter 51 and subchapter III of chapter 53 of that
title relating to classification and General Schedule pay rates.

"SEC. 9. REPORTS.
"(a) Interim Reports. - The Commission shall submit to the
Congress such interim reports as the Commission considers to be
appropriate.
"(b) Final Report. - The Commission shall submit a final report
to the Congress not later than January 16, 2007. The final report
shall contain -
"(1) a detailed statement of the activities of the Commission;
and
"(2) any other information that the Commission considers to be
appropriate.

"SEC. 10. TERMINATION.
"The Commission shall terminate 120 days after submitting its
final report pursuant to section 9(b).

"SEC. 11. AUTHORIZATION OF APPROPRIATIONS.
"There are authorized to be appropriated $500,000 for the period
of fiscal years 2002 through 2007 to carry out this Act, to remain
available until expended."

BROWN V. BOARD OF EDUCATION 50TH ANNIVERSARY COMMISSION
Pub. L. 107-41, Sept. 18, 2001, 115 Stat. 226, created the Brown
v. Board of Education 50th Anniversary Commission to plan and
coordinate the commemoration of the 50th anniversary of the Supreme
Court decision in Brown v. Board of Education and provided for
reports by the Commission and for its termination not later than
Feb. 1, 2005.

JAMES MADISON COMMEMORATION COMMISSION
Pub. L. 106-550, Dec. 19, 2000, 114 Stat. 2745, known as the
James Madison Commemoration Commission Act, created the James
Madison Commemoration Commission and the James Madison
Commemoration Advisory Committee, directed them to prepare various
publications, activities, and events relating to the life of James
Madison, and provided for a final report by the Commission not
later than Feb. 15, 2002, and the termination of the Commission and
Committee not later than 60 days after submission of the report.

ABRAHAM LINCOLN BICENTENNIAL COMMISSION
Pub. L. 106-173, Feb. 25, 2000, 114 Stat. 14, as amended by Pub.
L. 107-20, title II, Sec. 2804, July 24, 2001, 115 Stat. 185; Pub.
L. 107-68, title II, Sec. 209, Nov. 12, 2001, 115 Stat. 588; Pub.
L. 107-117, div. B, Sec. 917(a), Jan. 10, 2002, 115 Stat. 2324;
Pub. L. 108-7, div. H, title I, Sec. 1304, Feb. 20, 2003, 117 Stat.
379; Pub. L. 108-59, Sec. 1, July 14, 2003, 117 Stat. 860, provided
that:

"SECTION 1. SHORT TITLE.
"This Act may be cited as the 'Abraham Lincoln Bicentennial
Commission Act'.

"SEC. 2. FINDINGS.
"Congress makes the following findings:
"(1) Abraham Lincoln, the 16th President, was one of the
Nation's most prominent leaders, demonstrating true courage
during the Civil War, one of the greatest crises in the Nation's
history.
"(2) Born of humble roots in Hardin County, Kentucky, on
February 12, 1809, Abraham Lincoln rose to the Presidency through
a legacy of honesty, integrity, intelligence, and commitment to
the United States.
"(3) With the belief that all men were created equal, Abraham
Lincoln led the effort to free all slaves in the United States.
"(4) Abraham Lincoln had a generous heart, with malice toward
none and with charity for all.
"(5) Abraham Lincoln gave the ultimate sacrifice for the
country Lincoln loved, dying from an assassin's bullet on April
15, 1865.
"(6) All Americans could benefit from studying the life of
Abraham Lincoln, for Lincoln's life is a model for accomplishing
the 'American Dream' through honesty, integrity, loyalty, and a
lifetime of education.
"(7) The year 2009 will be the bicentennial anniversary of the
birth of Abraham Lincoln, and a commission should be established
to study and recommend to Congress activities that are fitting
and proper to celebrate that anniversary in a manner that
appropriately honors Abraham Lincoln.

"SEC. 3. ESTABLISHMENT.
"There is established a commission to be known as the Abraham
Lincoln Bicentennial Commission (referred to in this Act as the
'Commission').

"SEC. 4. DUTIES.
"The Commission shall have the following duties:
"(1) To study activities that may be carried out by the Federal
Government to determine whether the activities are fitting and
proper to honor Abraham Lincoln on the occasion of the
bicentennial anniversary of Lincoln's birth, including -
"(A) the minting of an Abraham Lincoln bicentennial penny;
"(B) the issuance of an Abraham Lincoln bicentennial postage
stamp;
"(C) the convening of a joint meeting or joint session of
Congress for ceremonies and activities relating to Abraham
Lincoln;
"(D) a rededication of the Lincoln Memorial, or other
activity with respect to the Memorial; and
"(E) the acquisition and preservation of artifacts associated
with Abraham Lincoln.
"(2) To recommend to Congress the activities that the
Commission considers most fitting and proper to honor Abraham
Lincoln on such occasion, and the entity or entities in the
Federal Government that the Commission considers most appropriate
to carry out such activities.
"(3) To recommend to Congress a plan to carry out the
activities recommended under paragraph (2).
"(4) To carry out other related activities in support of the
duties carried out under paragraphs (1) through (3).

"SEC. 5. MEMBERSHIP.
"(a) Number and Appointment. - The Commission shall be composed
of 15 members appointed as follows:
"(1) Two members, each of whom shall be a qualified citizen
described in subsection (b), appointed by the President.
"(2) One member, who shall be a qualified citizen described in
subsection (b), appointed by the President on the recommendation
of the Governor of Illinois.
"(3) One member, who shall be a qualified citizen described in
subsection (b), appointed by the President on the recommendation
of the Governor of Indiana.
"(4) One member, who shall be a qualified citizen described in
subsection (b), appointed by the President on the recommendation
of the Governor of Kentucky.
"(5) Three members, at least one of whom shall be a Member of
the House of Representatives, appointed by the Speaker of the
House of Representatives.
"(6) Three members, at least one of whom shall be a Senator,
appointed by the majority leader of the Senate.
"(7) Two members, at least one of whom shall be a Member of the
House of Representatives, appointed by the minority leader of the
House of Representatives.
"(8) Two members, at least one of whom shall be a Senator,
appointed by the minority leader of the Senate.
"(b) Qualified Citizen. - A qualified citizen described in this
subsection is a private citizen of the United States with -
"(1) a demonstrated dedication to educating others about the
importance of historical figures and events; and
"(2) substantial knowledge and appreciation of Abraham Lincoln.
"(c) Time of Appointment. - Each initial appointment of a member
of the Commission shall be made before the expiration of the 120-
day period beginning on the date of the enactment of this Act
[Feb. 25, 2000].
"(d) Continuation of Membership. - If a member of the Commission
was appointed to the Commission as a Member of Congress, and ceases
to be a Member of Congress, that member may continue to serve on
the Commission for not longer than the 30-day period beginning on
the date that member ceases to be a Member of Congress.
"(e) Terms. - Each member shall be appointed for the life of the
Commission.
"(f) Vacancies. - A vacancy in the Commission shall not affect
the powers of the Commission but shall be filled in the manner in
which the original appointment was made.
"(g) Basic Pay. - Members shall serve on the Commission without
pay.
"(h) Travel Expenses. - Each member shall receive travel
expenses, including per diem in lieu of subsistence, in accordance
with sections 5702 and 5703 of title 5, United States Code.
"(i) Quorum. - Five members of the Commission shall constitute a
quorum but a lesser number may hold hearings.
"(j) Chair. - The Commission shall select a Chair from among the
members of the Commission.
"(k) Meetings. - The Commission shall meet at the call of the
Chair. Periodically, the Commission shall hold a meeting in
Springfield, Illinois.

"SEC. 6. DIRECTOR AND STAFF.
"(a) Director. - The Commission may appoint and fix the pay of a
Director and such additional personnel as the Commission considers
to be appropriate.
"(b) Applicability of Certain Civil Service Laws. -
"(1) Director. - The Director of the Commission may be
appointed without regard to the provisions of title 5, United
States Code, governing appointments in the competitive service,
and may be paid without regard to the provisions of chapter 51
and subchapter III of chapter 53 of that title relating to
classification and General Schedule pay rates.
"(2) Staff. - Consistent with all other applicable Federal laws
governing appointments and compensation, the staff of the
Commission may be appointed without regard to the provisions of
title 5, United States Code, governing appointments in the
competitive service, and may be paid without regard to the
provisions of chapter 51 and subchapter III of chapter 53 of that
title relating to classification and General Schedule pay rates.

"SEC. 7. POWERS.
"(a) Hearings and Sessions. - The Commission may, for the purpose
of carrying out this Act, hold such hearings, sit and act at such
times and places, take such testimony, and receive such evidence as
the Commission considers to be appropriate.
"(b) Powers of Members and Agents. - Any member or agent of the
Commission may, if authorized by the Commission, take any action
that the Commission is authorized to take by this Act.
"(c) Obtaining Official Data. - The Commission may secure
directly from any department or agency of the United States
information necessary to enable the Commission to carry out this
Act. Upon request of the Chair of the Commission, the head of that
department or agency shall furnish that information to the
Commission.
"(d) Mails. - The Commission may use the United States mails in
the same manner and under the same conditions as other departments
and agencies of the United States.
"(e) Administrative Support Services. - Upon the request of the
Commission, the Librarian of Congress shall provide to the
Commission, on a reimbursable basis, administrative support
services necessary for the Commission to carry out its
responsibilities under this Act, including disbursing funds
available to the Commission, and computing and disbursing the basic
pay for Commission personnel.
"(f) Gifts. - The Commission may, for the purpose of carrying out
this Act, accept and use gifts of money, property, and services,
and, notwithstanding section 1342 of title 31, United States Code,
may accept and use voluntary services as the Commission deems
necessary.
"(g) Detail of Federal Employees. - On the request of the
Commission, the head of a Federal agency or other Federal
appointing authority may detail, on a reimbursable or
nonreimbursable basis, any of its employees to the Commission to
assist the Commission in carrying out the duties of the Commission
under this Act. Any such detail of an employee shall be without
interruption or loss of civil service status or privilege. Any
reimbursement under this subsection shall be credited to the
appropriation, fund, or account used for paying the amounts
reimbursed.
"(h) Employment Benefits. -
"(1) In general. - The Commission shall fix employment benefits
for the Director and for additional personnel appointed under
section 6(a), in accordance with paragraphs (2) and (3).
"(2) Employment benefits for the director. -
"(A) In general. - The Commission shall determine whether or
not to treat the Director as a Federal employee for purposes of
employment benefits. If the Commission determines that the
Director is to be treated as a Federal employee, then he or she
is deemed to be an employee as that term is defined by section
2105 of title 5, United States Code, for purposes of chapters
63, 83, 84, 87, 89, and 90 of that title, and is deemed to be
an employee for purposes of chapter 81 of that title. If the
Commission determines that the Director is not to be treated as
a Federal employee for purposes of employment benefits, then
the Commission or its administrative support service provider
shall establish appropriate alternative employment benefits for
the Director. The Commission's determination shall be
irrevocable with respect to each individual appointed as
Director, and the Commission shall notify the Office of
Personnel Management and the Department of Labor of its
determination. Notwithstanding the Commission's determination,
the Director's service is deemed to be Federal service for
purposes of section 8501 of title 5, United States Code.
"(B) Detailee serving as director. - Subparagraph (A) shall
not apply to a detailee who is serving as Director.
"(3) Employment benefits for additional personnel. - A person
appointed to the Commission staff under section 6(b)(2) is deemed
to be an employee as that term is defined by section 2105 of
title 5, United States Code, for purposes of chapters 63, 83, 84,
87, 89, and 90 of that title, and is deemed to be an employee for
purposes of chapter 81 of that title.

"SEC. 8. REPORTS.
"(a) Interim Reports. - In addition to the interim report
required under subsection (b), the Commission may submit to
Congress such interim reports as the Commission considers to be
appropriate.
"(b) Required Interim Report. - Not later than June 24, 2004, the
Commission shall submit an interim report to Congress. The report
shall contain -
"(1) a detailed statement of the findings and conclusions of
the Commission;
"(2) the recommendations of the Commission; and
"(3) any other information that the Commission considers to be
appropriate.
"(c) Final Report. - Not later than April 30, 2010, the
Commission shall submit a final report to Congress. The final
report shall contain final statements, recommendations, and
information described under subsection (b)(1), (2), and (3).

"SEC. 9. BUDGET ACT COMPLIANCE.
"Any spending authority provided under this Act shall be
effective only to such extent and in such amounts as are provided
in appropriation Acts.

"SEC. 10. TERMINATION.
"The Commission shall terminate 120 days after submitting the
final report of the Commission pursuant to section 8.

"SEC. 11. AUTHORIZATION OF APPROPRIATIONS.
"There are authorized to be appropriated such sums as may be
necessary to carry out this Act."
[Pub. L. 107-117, div. B, Sec. 917(b), Jan. 10, 2002, 115 Stat.
2325, provided that: "The amendments made by this section [amending
section 209 of Pub. L. 107-68, which amended section 7 of Pub. L.
106-173, set out above] shall take effect as if included in the
enactment of the Legislative Branch Appropriations Act, 2002
(Public Law 107-68)."]


PROC. NO. 4934. ARMED FORCES DAY
Proc. No. 4934, Apr. 16, 1982, 47 F.R. 16767, provided:
Each year we Americans set aside one day to honor the brave and
dedicated men and women of the Army, Navy, Air Force, Marine Corps
and Coast Guard.
They serve our nation with dignity, courage, and pride in duty
stations throughout the world. The peace we enjoy today reminds us
of their important role.
NOW, THEREFORE, I, RONALD REAGAN, President of the United States
of America and Commander in Chief of the Armed Forces of the United
States, continuing the precedent of my seven immediate predecessors
in this Office, do hereby proclaim the third Saturday of each May
as Armed Forces Day.
I direct the Secretary of Defense on behalf of the Army, the
Navy, the Air Force, and the Marine Corps, and the Secretary of
Transportation on behalf of the Coast Guard, to plan for
appropriate observances each year, with the Secretary of Defense
responsible for soliciting the participation and cooperation of
civil authorities and private citizens.
I invite the Governors of the States, the Commonwealth of Puerto
Rico, and other areas subject to the jurisdiction of the United
States, to provide for the observance of Armed Forces Day within
their jurisdiction each year in an appropriate manner designed to
increase public understanding and appreciation of the Armed Forces
of the United States.
I also invite national and local veterans, civic and other
organizations to join in the observance of Armed Forces Day each
year.
I call upon all Americans not only to display the flag of the
United States at their homes on Armed Forces Day, but also to learn
about our system of defense, and about the men and women who
sustain it, by attending and participating in the local observances
of the day.
Proclamation 4571 of May 15, 1978, is hereby superseded.
IN WITNESS WHEREOF, I have hereunto set my hand this 16th day of
April, in the year of our Lord nineteen hundred and eighty-two and
of the Independence of the United States of America the two hundred
and sixth.
Ronald Reagan.

EXECUTIVE ORDER NO. 13072
Ex. Ord. No. 13072, Feb. 2, 1998, 63 F.R. 6041, provided for
formation of the White House Millennium Council to lead the country
in a celebration of the new millennium by initiating and
recognizing national and local projects that contributed in
educational, creative, and productive ways to America's
commemoration of that historic time.