Public Law 369.

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69 Stat. 692 Public Law 369 chapter 807 AN ACT To amend section 8 of the Civil Service Retirement Act of May 29, 1930, as amended. August 11, 1955[[H. R. 7618](/us/bill/84/hr/7618)] *Be it enacted by the Senate and House of Representatives of the United States of America in Congress assembled*, Civil Service retirement annuities.[46 Stat. 475](/us/stat/46/475).[5 USC 736c](/us/usc/t5/s736c). That section 8 of the Civil Service Retirement Act of May 29, 1930, as amended, is amended by adding at the end thereof the following: " “(d)

(1)The annuity of any person who now or hereafter is receiving or entitled to receive an annuity from the civil-serviceEffective date of increase. retirement and disability fund shall be increased, effective on the first day of the second month following enactment of this amendment or on the commencing date of annuity, whichever is later, in accordance with the following schedule: “If annuity commences between— Annuity not in excess of $1,500 shall be increased by— Annuity in excess of $1,500 shall be increased by— August 20, 1920, and June 30, 1955 12 per centum 8 per centum. July 1, 1955, and December 31, 1955 10 per centum 7 per centum. January 1, 1966, and June 30, 1956 8 per centum 6 per centum. July 1, 1956, and December 31, 1956 6 per centum 4 per centum. January 1, 1957, and June 30, 1957 4 per centum 2 per centum. July 1, 1957, and December 31, 1957 2 per centum 1 per centum. Such increase in annuity shall not exceed the sum necessary to increase such annuity, exclusive of annuity purchased by voluntary contributions[5 USC 719, 721, 722](/us/usc/t5/s719/721/722). under the second paragraph of section 10 of this Act, to $4,104. The monthly installment of each annuity so increased shall be fixed at the nearest dollar. “(2) Annuities of survivors. The increases provided by this subsection, when added to the annuities of retired employees, shall not operate to increase the annuities of their survivors, except that the annuity of any such survivor who becomes entitled to annuity shall be increased by the per centum provided in subsection

(1)of this section appropriate to the commencing date of such survivor’s annuity.” " Sec. 2 [5 USC 693–1](/us/usc/t5/s693–1).

(a)Paragraph

(5)of section 3A of the Civil Service Retirement Act of May 29, 1930, as amended, is amended to read as follows: " “(5) Member of Congress.[5 USC 736b, 698](/us/usc/t5/s736b/698). Subject to the provisions of section 9 and of subsections

(b)and

(c)of section 4, the annuity of a Member of Congress shall be an amount equal to— “(A) two and one-half per centum of the average annual basic salary, pay, or compensation received by him subsequent to the date[60 Stat. 812](/us/stat/60/812).[2 USC 72a note](/us/usc/t12/s72a). of the enactment of the Legislative Reorganization Act of 1946, as amended, for civilian service used in the computation of an annuity under this paragraph, multiplied by the sum of his years of service as a Member of Congress and his years of active service performed as a member of the Armed Forces of the United States prior to his separation from service as a Member of Congress; “(B) two and one-half per centum of such average annual basic salary, pay, or compensation multiplied by the sum of the years, not exceeding fifteen, of his service performed as an employee described[5 USC 698](/us/usc/t5/s698). in section 4

(g)prior to his separation from service as a Member of Congress, other than any such service which he may elect to exclude; and 69 Stat. 693 “(C) one and one-half per centum of such average annual basic salary, pay, or compensation multiplied by the years of his allowable service, other than service used in computing annuity under clauses

(A)and (B), performed prior to his separation from service as a Member of Congress, and other than any such service which he may elect to exclude. In no case shall an annuity computed under this paragraph exceed an amount equal to three-fourths of the basic salary, pay, or compensation that he is receiving at the time of his separation from service as a Member of Congress.” "

(b)Paragraph

(8)of such section is amended by striking out “service as a Member of Congress shall not be credited”, and inserting in lieu thereof “service used in the computation of an annuity under this section shall not be credited”.

(c)The amendments made by this section shall be effective onlyApplicability of section. in the case of a person separated from service as a Member of Congress on or after July 1, 1955. Approved August 11, 1955. Public Law 370: To amend section 223 of the Revenue Act of 1950, relating to the use of corporation property by a shareholder. Public Law 370 Public Law 370 69 Stat. 693 1955-08-11 United States Government Publishing Office text/xml EN Pursuant to Title 17 Section 105 of the United States Code, this file is not subject to copyright protection and is in the public domain. Digitization Vendor 2026-01-02 84 1 public Public Law 370 chapter 808 AN ACT To amend section 223 of the Revenue Act of 1950, relating to the use of corporation property by a shareholder. August 11, 1955[[H.R. 2553](/us/bill/84/hr/2553)] *Be it enacted by the Senate and House of Representatives of the United States of America in Congress assembled*, That section 223 of the Revenue Act of 1950 (relating to use of corporation property[64 Stat. 947](/us/stat/64/947).[26 USC, 195 ed., 502 note](/us/usc/t26/s195/502). by a shareholder) is hereby amended by striking out “January 1, 1950” and inserting in lieu thereof “January 1, 1954”. Sec. 2. No interest shall be allowed or paid on any overpayment resulting from the amendment made by the first section of this Act. Approved August 11, 1955. Public Law 371: To increase the annuities of certain retired civilian members of the teaching staffs of the United States Naval Academy and the United States Naval Postgraduate School. Public Law 371 Public Law 371 69 Stat. 693 1955-08-11 United States Government Publishing Office text/xml EN Pursuant to Title 17 Section 105 of the United States Code, this file is not subject to copyright protection and is in the public domain. Digitization Vendor 2026-01-02 84 1 public Public Law 371 chapter 809 AN ACT To increase the annuities of certain retired civilian members of the teaching staffs of the United States Naval Academy and the United States Naval Postgraduate School. August 11, 1955[[H.R. 4672](/us/bill/84/hr/4672)] *Be it enacted by the Senate and House of Representatives of the United States of America in Congress assembled*, That the Act ofNaval Academy and Post-graduate School.[34 USC 1073–1073c](/us/usc/t34/s1073–1073c).Civilian teachers annuities. January 16, 1936 (49 Stat. 1092), as amended, is further amended by adding thereto the following new section: " “Sec. 7.

(a)The annuities payable under this Act to civilian members of the teaching staffs of the United States Naval Academy and the United States Naval Postgraduate School retired before April 1, 1948, are hereby increased by $300 a year. “(b) In addition to the increase in annuities authorized by subsection (a), the annuities payable under this Act to all civilian members of the teaching staffs of the United States Naval Academy and the United States Naval Postgraduate School retired before the date of enactment of this amendment shall be increased by $300 a year. No such annuity, however, shall thereby be increased to an amount in excess of $2,160. 69 Stat. 694 “(c) The increase in the annuities of retired members of the teaching staffs of the United States Naval Academy and the United States Naval Postgraduate School authorized by subsection

(b)shall not operate to increase the annuities of their survivors.” " Sec. 2. Applicable current appropriations shall be available to carry out the provisions of section 1 of this Act. Approved August 11, 1955. Public Law 372: To establish a commission to formulate plans for a memorial to Franklin Delano Roosevelt. Public Law 372 Public Law 372 69 Stat. 694 1955-08-11 United States Government Publishing Office text/xml EN Pursuant to Title 17 Section 105 of the United States Code, this file is not subject to copyright protection and is in the public domain. Digitization Vendor 2026-01-02 84 1 public Public Law 372 chapter 833 JOINT RESOLUTION To establish a commission to formulate plans for a memorial to Franklin Delano Roosevelt. August 11, 1955[[S.J. Res. 372](/us/bill/84/hr/73)] Whereas the American people feel a deep debt of gratitude to Franklin Delano Roosevelt for his leadership in America‘s struggle for peace, well-being, and human dignity: Therefore be it *Resolved by the Senate and House of Representatives of the United States of America in Congress assembled*, Franklin Delano Roosevelt Memorial Commission.Establishment. That there is hereby established a commission, to be known as the “Franklin Delano Roosevelt Memorial Commission” (hereinafter referred to as the “Commission”), for the purpose of considering and formulating plans for the design, construction, and location of a permanent memorial to Franklin Delano Roosevelt in the city of Washington, District of Columbia, or in its immediate environs. The Commission shall be composed of twelve Commissioners appointed as follows: Four persons to be appointed by the President of the United States, four Senators by the President of the Senate, and four Members of the House of Representatives by the Speaker of the House of Representatives. The Commissioners shall serve without compensation, but may be reimbursed for expenses incurred by them in carrying out the duties of the Commission. The Commission shall report such plans, together with its recommendations, to the President and Congress at the earliest, practicable date, and in the interim shall make annual reports of its progress to the President and Congress. Sec. 2. The Commission is authorized to—

(a)make such expendetures for personal services and otherwise for the purpose of carrying out the provisions of this joint resolution as it may deem advisable from funds appropriated or received as gifts for such purpose;

(b)accept gifts to be used in carrying out the provisions of this joint resolution or to be used in connection with the construction or other expenses of such Memorial;

(c)hold hearings, organize contests, enter into contracts for personal services and otherwise, and do such other things as may be necessary to carry out the provisions of this joint resolution; and

(d)avail itself of the assistance and advice of the Commission of Fine Arts, the National Capital Planning Commission, and the National Capital Regional Planning Council, and such Commissions and Council shall, upon request, render such assistance and advice. Sec. 3. Appropriation. There is authorized to be appropriated not more than $10,000 to carry out the provisions of this joint resolution. Approved August 11, 1955. Public Law 373: To provide for the acceptance and maintenance of Presidential libraries, and for other purposes. Public Law 373 Public Law 373 69 Stat. 695 1955-08-12 United States Government Publishing Office text/xml EN Pursuant to Title 17 Section 105 of the United States Code, this file is not subject to copyright protection and is in the public domain. Digitization Vendor 2026-01-02 84 1 public

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