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Code · STATUTES-AT-LARGE · Vol. 70 STAT. · June 25, 1956 · Public Law 615

Public Law 615.

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70 Stat. 334 Public Law 615 chapter 440 AN ACT To provide for the conveyance of certain lands of the United States to the city of Saint Augustine, Florida, a municipal corporation organized and existing under and by virtue of the laws of the State of Florida. June 25, 1956[[H. R. 7471](/us/bill/84/hr/7471)] *Be it enacted by the Senate and House of Representatives of the United States of America in Congress assembled*, St. Augustine, Fla. Conveyance. That the Secretary of the Treasury is authorized and directed to convey to the city of Saint Augustine, Florida, a municipal corporation organized and existing under and by virtue of the laws of the State of Florida, all of the right, title, and interest of the United States in and to the tracts of land more particularly described as follows:
All that certain five and eighty-two one-hundredths acres, more or less, piece or parcel of land situate, lying and being in Anastasia Island, in the County of Saint Johns in the State of Florida, and more particularly described as the following parcels A and B: parcel a That portion of lot 2, section 21, township 7 south, range 30 east, Tallahassee meridian, Florida, the metes and bounds of which are as follows: Starting at the General Land Office monument at the center of section 21, township 7 south, range 30 east; thence south 89 degrees 00 minutes west 405.8 feet to a General Land office monument; thence north 1 degree 00 minutes west 230.3 feet to a point in the center of a paved road; thence north 7 degrees 54 minutes west 1,191.8 feet to a coquina monument which is the point of beginning for parcel A; thence by the following courses:
Course 1: North 82 degrees 06 minutes east, 148 feet to a concrete monument on the westerly side of a hard surfaced road; Course 2: Thence north 8 degrees 27 minutes west, 564.7 feet along the westerly side of a hard-surfaced road to a point; Course 3: Thence north 24 degrees 45 minutes west, 100 feet along the westerly side of a hard-surfaced road to a point; Course 4: Thence south 82 degrees 06 minutes west, 112.5 feet along the southerly side of a hard-surfaced road to a coquina monument;
Course 5: Thence south 7 degrees 54 minutes east, 660 feet more or less, to a coquina monument being the aforesaid point of beginning. Containing two and two-tenths acres, more or less, all as marked and shown on drawing numbered D–61 dated 10 October 1935. The two and two-tenths acres, more or less, being part of the land reserved for lighthouse purposes by Executive order dated 1 February 1883 and being the same land retained for lighthouse purposes pursuant to section I of Public Law Numbered 361, approved August 27, 1935 (49 Stat. 896). parcel b Starting at the coquina monument noted above as the point of beginning for parcel A thence by the following courses:
Course 1: North 7 degrees 54 minutes west, 233 feet to a point; Course 2: Thence south 82 degrees 06 minutes west, 210 feet to a point; Course 3: Thence north 7 degrees 54 minutes west, 287 feet to a point; Course 4: Thence north 82 degrees 06 minutes east, 210 feet to a point; Course 5: Thence north 7 degrees 54 minutes west 140 feet, more or less, to a common monument; 70 Stat. 335 Course 6: Thence south 82 degrees 06 minutes west 330 feet to a coquina monument; Course 7: Thence south 7 degrees 54 minutes east, 660 feet to a coquina monument;
Course 8: Thence north 82 degrees 06 minutes east, 330 feet to a coquina monument, being the aforesaid point of beginning. Containing three and sixty-two one-hundredths acres, more or less, all as marked and shown on drawing numbered D–61 dated 10 October 1935. The three and sixty-two one-hundredths acres, more or less being part of the five-acre “Lighthouse Tract” acquired by the Unite States by deed 25 November 1871 and recorded 11 May 1872 in book T, pages 406 through 411, Saint Johns County land records.
Subject, however, to the following right-of-way for road and utilities across parcel B: A strip of land 25 feet wide lying 12.5 feet on each side of a centerline described as follows: Starting at the coquina monument noted above as the point of beginning for parcel A; thence north 7 degrees 54 minutes west, 660 feet to a coquina monument; thence south 82 degrees 06 minutes west, 119.5 feet to a point, being the point of beginning of the centerline of the 25-foot wide right-of-way; thence south 14 degrees 34 minutes east, 140.96 feet more or less, to a point which is the southerly end of the centerline of the 25-foot right-of-way and said point lying on course number 4 of three and sixty-two one-hundredths acres previously described above.
All as shown and marked on drawing numbered D–61 dated 10 October 1935. Sec. 2. The conveyance authorized by the first section of this Act Conditions. shall be subject to the condition that the city of Saint Augustine, Florida pay to the Secretary of the Treasury, as consideration for the land conveyed, an amount equal to 50 per centum of its fair market value as determined by independent appraisal and the deed of conveyance shall reserve to the United States all mineral rights, including oil and gas, in the land so conveyed, and shall be subject to such other reservations, limitations, or conditions as may be determined to be necessary by the Secretary to protect the interests of the United States.
Sec. 3. The deed shall contain a covenant that no structure shall be Covenants. erected on the land which will in any way adversely affect the operation of the Coast Guard facilities, and a covenant that the property shall be used as a public park and that in the event of national emergency the property shall be available for use by the Federal Government without compensation. Approved June 25, 1956. Public Law 616: To provide for the conveyance of certain land in the city of Hogansville, Georgia, to the city of Hogansville.
Public Law 616 Public Law 616 70 Stat. 335 1956-06-25 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 2026-02-10 84 2 public Public Law 616 chapter 441 AN ACT To provide for the conveyance of certain land in the city of Hogansville, Georgia, to the city of Hogansville. June 25, 1956[[H. R. 7896](/us/bill/84/hr/7896)] *Be it enacted by the Senate and House of Representatives of the United States of America in Congress assembled*, That the Administrator Hogansville, Ga.
Conveyance. of General Services is hereby authorized to convey to the city of Hogansville, Georgia, all right, title, and interest of the United States in and to the land described in section 2 in consideration of the sum of $3,000, upon condition that such land be used for public purposes and upon such terms and conditions as may be necessary to safeguard the interests of the United States. Such land was acquired by the United States of America on April 5, 1954, for the express purpose of erecting 70 Stat. 336 thereon a post office building at Hogansville, Georgia.
Such building has not been constructed, and the land has been declared surplus to the needs of the Federal Government. Sec. 2. The property referred to in section 1 of this Act is a parcel of land located on the south side of East Main Street, bounded by High Street and Loyd Street in the city of Hogansville Georgia, containing approximately twenty-six thousand eight hundred and sixty square feet, known as the post office site, Hogansville, Georgia, acquired by condemnation, order and confirming judgment of which were filed May 13, 1954, in the office of the clerk of the superior court, Troup County, Georgia, and recorded in book 95, page 492.
Sec. 3. If at any time within the twenty years next following the conveyance provided for herein the realty so conveyed is no longer used for public purposes, title to such realty, together with all improvements thereon, shall revert to the United States of America. Approved June 25, 1956. Public Law 617: To provide for the disposition of moneys arising from deductions made from carriers on account of the loss of or damage to military or naval material in transit, and for other purposes.
Public Law 617 Public Law 617 70 Stat. 336 1956-06-25 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 2026-02-10 84 2 public Public Law 617 chapter 442 AN ACT To provide for the disposition of moneys arising from deductions made from carriers on account of the loss of or damage to military or naval material in transit, and for other purposes.
June 25, 1956[[H. R. 8102](/us/bill/84/hr/8102)] *Be it enacted by the Senate and House of Representatives of the United States of America in Congress assembled*, Armed Forces. Deduction made from carriers. That moneys arising from deductions made from carriers on account of the loss of or damage to military or naval material in transit for account of the Departments of the Army, Navy, or Air Force shall be credited to the proper appropriation, account, or fund out of which such or similar material may be replaced.
Sec. 2. The seventh paragraph under the heading “Ordnance [10 USC 1289](/us/usc/t10/s1289). Department” of the Act of March 2, 1905 (33 Stat. 840 is amended by deleting therefrom the words “moneys arising from deductions made from carriers on account of the loss of or damage to military stores in transit shall be credited to the proper appropriation or funds out of which such or similar stores shall be replaced and”. Approved June 25, 1956. Public Law 618: To provide for the conveyance of a portion of the former prisoner of war camp, near Douglas, Converse County, Wyoming, to the State of Wyoming, and for other purposes.
Public Law 618 Public Law 618 70 Stat. 336 1956-06-25 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 2026-02-10 84 2 public Public Law 618 chapter 443 AN ACT To provide for the conveyance of a portion of the former prisoner of war camp, near Douglas, Converse County, Wyoming, to the State of Wyoming, and for other purposes.
June 25, 1956[[H. R. 8404](/us/bill/84/hr/8404)] *Be it enacted by the Senate and House of Representatives of the United States of America in Congress assembled*, State of Wyoming. Conveyance. That the Administrator of General Services is authorized and directed, upon certification to him by the Secretary of Defense and the Governor of Wyoming that the property described in section 2 of this Act is needed for the training or support of the National Guard of Wyoming, to convey the property to the State of Wyoming, by quitclaim deed, without monetary consideration therefor, upon such terms and conditions as the Administrator determines to be necessary to properly protect the interests of the United States: *Provided, however*, That such deed of conveyance by express term shall— 70 Stat. 337
(a)reserve to the United States all mineral rights including gas and oil;
(b)reserve to the United States right of exclusive use without charge therefor of such property together with any improvements thereon during any period of national emergency; and
(c)specify that said property shall be used for the training of the National Guard or for other military purposes, and in the event of nonuse for such purpose, shall, in its then existing condition together with any improvements thereon, at the option of the United States as determined and exercised by the Secretary of Defense, revert to the United States. Sec. 2. The real property to be conveyed to the State of Wyoming is described as follows: All the northeast quarter of the southeast quarter of section 7, township 32 north, range 71 west, except seventy-four one-hundredths acre in the southwest corner of said northeast quarter of the southeast quarter of section 7, such excepted portion being more particularly described as follows: Beginning at a point on the west line of said northeast quarter of the southeast quarter of section 7, bearing north 60 degrees 53 minutes east a distance of 1,504.2 feet; thence south 29 degrees 10 minutes east on present fence line a distance of 124 feet; thence south no degrees 21 minutes east on present fence line to the south boundary of the northeast quarter of the southeast quarter of section 7; thence south 89 degrees 28 minutes west on present fence line a distance of 58.33 feet to a point on the west line of the northeast quarter of the southeast quarter of section 7; thence north no degrees 28 minutes west on said west line of the northeast quarter of the southeast quarter of said section 7, a distance of 590 feet to the point of beginning; and containing in all thirty-nine and twenty-six one-hundredths acres more or less, subject to an easement granted to the town of Douglas, Converse County, Wyoming, for a pipeline for transportation of water, together with the right of ingress and egress, said pipeline running parallel with and distant 27 feet west of the centerline of the LaPrele County Road. Sec. 3. The cost of any surveys necessary as an incident of the conveyance authorized herein shall be borne by the State of Wyoming. Approved June 25, 1956. Public Law 619: To amend the Federal Register Act, as amended, so as to provide for the effectiveness and notice to the public of proclamations, orders, regulations, and other documents in a period following an attack or threatened attack upon the continental United States. Public Law 619 Public Law 619 70 Stat. 338 1956-06-25 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 2026-02-10 84 2 public Public Law 619 chapter 444 AN ACT To amend the Federal Register Act, as amended, so as to provide for the effectiveness and notice to the public of proclamations, orders, regulations, and other documents in a period following an attack or threatened attack upon the continental United States. June 25, 1956[[H. R. 10417](/us/bill/84/hr/10417)] *Be it enacted by the Senate and House of Representatives of the United States of America in Congress assembled*, That section 5 of Federal Register. Suspension of requirements for filing of documents. the Act of July 26, 1935, as amended (49 Stat. 501; 44 U. S. C. 305) is amended by adding the following new subsection: " “(c) In the event of an attack or threatened attack upon the continental United States, by air or otherwise, and a determination by the President that as a result of such attack or threatened attack
(i)publication of the Federal Register or filing of documents with the Division is impracticable, or
(ii)under existing conditions publication in the Federal Register would not serve to give appropriate notice to the public of the contents of documents, the President may, without regard to the provisions of this Act or of the Administrative Procedure Act (60 Stat. 237), or of any other provision of law, suspend all or any part [5 USC 1001 note](/us/usc/t5/s1001). 70 Stat. 338 of the requirements of law or regulation for filing with the Division or publication in the Federal Register of all or any documents or classes of documents. Such suspensions shall remain in effect until revoked by the President, or by concurrent resolution of the Congress. Alternate systems for promulgating, etc. The President shall establish such alternate systems for promulgating, filing, or publishing documents or classes of documents affected by such suspensions, including requirements relating to their effectiveness or validity, as may be deemed under the then existing circumstances practicable to provide public notice of the issuance and of the contents of such documents. Such alternate systems may, without limitation, make provision for the use of regional or specialized publications or depositories for documents, or of the press, the radio, or similar mediums of general communication. Compliance with such alternate systems of filing or publication shall have the same force and effect as filing with the Division or publication in the Federal Register pursuant to the provisions of this or of any other Act, or of any regulation. Preservation of originals. With respect to documents promulgated under such alternate systems, each agency shall preserve the original and two duplicate originals or two certified copies thereof for filing with the Division when the President determines that it is practicable to do so.” " Approved June 25, 1956. Public Law 620: To amend the Career Compensation Act of 1949, as amended, in relation to the refund of reenlistment bonuses. Public Law 620 Public Law 620 70 Stat. 338 1956-06-25 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 2026-02-10 84 2 public Public Law 620 chapter 445 AN ACT To amend the Career Compensation Act of 1949, as amended, in relation to the refund of reenlistment bonuses. June 25, 1956[[H. R. 8693](/us/bill/84/hr/8693)] *Be it enacted by the Senate and House of Representatives of the United States of America in Congress assembled*, Reenlistment bonuses. That the fourth proviso of section 207
(a)of the Career Compensation Act of 1949, as amended (ch. 580, 65 Stat. 654; 37 U. S. C. 238 (a)), is further amended by deleting the phrase “, less any amount paid in Federal or State income taxes on such refundable part”. Approved June 25, 1956. Public Law 621: To amend the District of Columbia Police and Firemen’s Salary Act of 1953, as amended. Public Law 621 Public Law 621 70 Stat. 338 1956-06-25 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 2026-02-10 84 2 public Public Law 621 chapter 446 AN ACT To amend the District of Columbia Police and Firemen’s Salary Act of 1953, as amended. June 25, 1956[[H. R. 10060](/us/bill/84/hr/10060)] *Be it enacted by the Senate and House of Representatives of the United States of America in Congress assembled*, D. C. police and firemen. Pay period. [67 Stat. 182](/us/stat/67/182). That section 405 of the District of Columbia Police and Firemen’s Salary Act of 1953 (67 Stat. 72), as amended (sec. 4–821, D. C. Code), is amended by adding thereto the following new subsection: " “(e) Notwithstanding the provisions of subsection
(c)of this section, the period June 27 to June 30, 1956, both dates inclusive, shall constitute a special pay period for the officers and members of the Metropolitan Police force, the White House Police force, and the United States Park Police force. Each day during such period shall be a workday for each such officer and member, and the provisions of subsections (a), (b), (c), and
(d)of the first section of the Act entitled “An Act to provide a five-day week for officers and members of the Metropolitan Police force, the United States Park Police force, and the White House Police force”, approved August 70 Stat. 339 15, 1950 (64 Stat. 447), as amended (sec. 4–904, D. C. Code), shall [65 Stat. 27](/us/stat/65/27). not be applicable during such period.” " Approved June 25, 1956. Public Law 622: To amend section 14
(b)of the Federal Reserve Act, so as to extend for two additional years the authority of Federal Reserve banks to purchase United States obligations directly from the Treasury. Public Law 622 Public Law 622 70 Stat. 339 1956-06-25 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 2026-02-10 84 2 public Public Law 622 chapter 447 AN ACT To amend section 14
(b)of the Federal Reserve Act, so as to extend for two additional years the authority of Federal Reserve banks to purchase United States obligations directly from the Treasury. June 25, 1956[[H. R. 9285](/us/bill/84/hr/9285)] *Be it enacted by the Senate and House of Representatives of the United States of America in Congress assembled*, That section 14
(b)of the Federal Reserve Act, as amended (U. S. C., 1952 edition, supp. II, title 12, sec. 355), is amended by striking out “July 1, 1956” and [68 Stat. 329](/us/stat/68/329). inserting in lieu thereof “July 1, 1958” and by striking out “June 30, 1956” and inserting in lieu thereof “June 30, 1958”. Approved June 25, 1956. Public Law 623: Making appropriations for sundry independent executive bureaus, boards, commissions, corporations, agencies, and offices, for the fiscal year ending June 30, 1957, and for other purposes. Public Law 623 Public Law 623 70 Stat. 339 1956-06-27 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 2026-02-10 84 2 public Public Law 623 chapter 452 AN ACT Making appropriations for sundry independent executive bureaus, boards, commissions, corporations, agencies, and offices, for the fiscal year ending June 30, 1957, and for other purposes. June 27, 1956[[H. R. 9739](/us/bill/84/hr/9739)] *Be it enacted by the Senate and House of Representatives of the United States of America in Congress assembled*, That the following Independent Offices Appropriation Act, 1957. sums are appropriated, out of any money in the Treasury not otherwise appropriated, for sundry independent executive bureaus, boards, commissions, corporations, agencies, and offices, for the fiscal year ending June 30, 1957, namely: TITLE I—INDEPENDENT OFFICES CIVIL SERVICE COMMISSION Salaries and expenses: For necessary expenses, including not to exceed $12,000 for services as authorized by section 15 of the Act of August 2, 1946 (5 U. S. C. 55a); not to exceed $10,000 for medical [60 Stat. 810](/us/stat/60/810). examinations performed for veterans by private physicians on a fee basis; not to exceed $100 for the purchase of newspapers and periodicals (excluding scientific, technical, trade or traffic periodicals, for official use); payment in advance for library membership in societies whose publications are available to members only or to members at a price lower than to the general public; not to exceed $70,000 for performing the duties imposed upon the Commission by the Act of July 19, 1940 (54 Stat. 767); reimbursement of the General Services Administration [5 USC 118i, 118k–118n](/us/usc/t5/s118i/118k–118n). for security guard services for protection of confidential files; not to exceed $508,000 for expenses of travel; and not to exceed $5,000 for actuarial services by contract, without regard to section 3709, Revised Statutes, as amended; $17,407,500. No part of the appropriations herein made to the Civil Service Legal Examining Unit. Commission shall be available for the salaries and expenses of the Legal Examining Unit in the Examining and Personnel Utilization Division of the Commission, established pursuant to Executive Order [3 CFR 1943 Supp., p. 30](/us/cfr/t3/1943/p30). 70 Stat. 340 9358 of July 1, 1943, or for the compensation or expenses of any member of a board of examiners
(1)who has not made affidavit that he has not appeared in any agency proceeding within the preceding two years, and will not thereafter while a board member appear in any agency proceeding, as a party, or in behalf of a party to the proceeding, before an agency in which an applicant is employed who has been rated or will be rated by such member; or
(2)who, after making such affidavit, has rated an applicant who at the time of the rating is employed by an agency before which the board member has appeared as a party, or in behalf of a party, within the preceding two years: *Provided*, That the [60 Stat. 237](/us/stat/60/237). [5 USC 1001](/us/usc/t5/s1001). definitions of “agency” “agency proceeding”, and “party” in section 2 of the Administrative Procedure Act shall apply to these terms as used herein. International Organizations, employees. [22 USC 287 note](/us/usc/t22/s287). Investigations of United States citizens for employment by international organizations: For expenses necessary to carry out the provisions of Executive Order No. 10422 of January 9, 1953, as amended prescribing procedures for making available to the Secretary General of the United Nations, and the executive heads of other international organizations certain information concerning United States citizens employed, or being considered for employment by such organizations, $487,500: *Provided*, That this appropriation shall be available for advances or reimbursements to the applicable appropriations or funds of the Civil Service Commission and the Federal Bureau of Investigation for expenses incurred by such agencies under said Executive order: *Provided further*, That members of the International Organizations Employees Loyalty Board may be paid actual transportation expenses, and per diem in lieu of subsistence authorized by the Travel [63 Stat. 166](/us/stat/63/166). [5 USC 835 note](/us/usc/t5/s835). Expense Act of 1949, as amended, while traveling on official business away from their homes or regular places of business, including periods while en route to and from and at the place where their services are to be performed: *Provided further*, That nothing in sections 281 or [62 Stat. 697](/us/stat/62/697). 283 of title 18, United States Code, or in section 190 of the Revised Statutes (5 U. S. C. 99) shall be deemed to apply to any person because of appointment for part-time or intermittent service as a member of the International Organizations Employees Loyalty Board in the Civil Service Commission as established by Executive Order 10422, dated January 9, 1953, as amended. Annuities. Annuities, Panama Canal construction employees and Lighthouse Service widows: For payment of annuities authorized by the Act of [58 Stat. 258](/us/stat/58/258). [33 USC 771–775](/us/usc/t33/s771–775). May 29, 1944, as amended (48 U. S. C. 1373a), and the Act of August 19, 1950 (64 Stat. 465), $2,024,000. Payment to civil-service retirement and disability fund: For financing the liability of the United States, created by the Act approved [41 Stat. 614](/us/stat/41/614). May 22, 1920, and Acts amendatory thereof (5 U. S. C., ch. 14), $525,000,000, which amount shall be placed to the credit of the “civil-service retirement and disability fund.” Not to exceed $117,500 of the funds in the “Employees’ Life Insurance Fund” shall be available for reimbursement to the Civil Service Commission for administrative expenses incurred by the Commission during the current fiscal year in the administration of the Federal [68 Stat. 736](/us/stat/68/736). [5 USC 2091 note](/us/usc/t5/s2091). Employees’ Group Life Insurance Act. FEDERAL CIVIL DEFENSE ADMINISTRATION Operations: For necessary expenses, not otherwise provided for, in carrying out the provisions of the Federal Civil Defense Act of [64 Stat. 1245](/us/stat/64/1245). 1950, as amended (50 U. S. C. App. 2251–2297), including services as authorized by section 15 of the Act of August 2, 1946 (5 U. S. C. 70 Stat. 341 55a); reimbursement of the Civil Service Commission for full field [60 Stat. 810](/us/stat/60/810). investigations of employees occupying positions of critical importance from the standpoint of national security; expenses of attendance at meetings concerned with civil defense functions; reimbursement of the General Services Administration for security guard services; not to exceed $6,000 for the purchase of newspapers, periodicals, and teletype news services; and not to exceed $6,000 for emergency and extraordinary expenses to be expended under the direction of the Administrator for such purposes as he deems proper, and his determination thereon shall be final and conclusive; $15,560,000. Federal contributions: For financial contributions to the States, not otherwise provided for, pursuant to subsection
(i)of section 201 of the Federal Civil Defense Act of 1950, as amended, to be equally matched [50 USC app. 2281](/us/usc/t50/s2281). with State funds, $17,000,000, to remain available until June 30, 1958. Emergency supplies and equipment: For procurement of reserve stocks of emergency civil defense materials as authorized by subsection
(h)of section 201 of the Federal Civil Defense Act of 1950, as [50 USC app. 2281](/us/usc/t50/s2281). amended, and for procurement of radiological instruments and detection devices by the Federal Civil Defense Administrator and for distribution of such instruments and devices to the several States, the District of Columbia, and the Territories and possessions of the United States, by loan or grant, for training and educational purposes, under such terms and conditions as the Administrator shall prescribe, $47,000,000. Surveys, plans, and research: For expenses, not otherwise provided for, necessary for studies and research to develop measures and plans for evacuation, shelter, and the protection of life and property, as authorized by section 201
(d)of the Federal Civil Defense Act of [50 USC app. 2281](/us/usc/t50/s2281). 1950, as amended, including services as authorized by section 15 of the Act of August 2, 1946 (5 U. S. C. 55a), $10,000,000, to remain [60 Stat. 810](/us/stat/60/810). available until expended. Salaries and expenses, Civil defense functions of Federal agencies: For necessary expenses to enable departments and agencies to discharge civil defense responsibilities delegated under the authority of section 201
(b)of the Federal Civil Defense Act of 1950, as amended, [50 USC app. 2281](/us/usc/t50/s2281). including expenses of attendance at meetings concerned with the purposes of this appropriation, and the purchase of materials and supplies necessary thereto, $4,000,000. No part of any appropriation in this Act shall be available for the Warehouses. construction of warehouses or for the lease of warehouse space in any building which is to be constructed specifically for the use of the Federal Civil Defense Administration. FUNDS APPROPRIATED TO THE PRESIDENT disaster relief For expenses necessary to carry out the purposes of the Act of September 30, 1950 (Public Law 875), as amended, authorizing assistance [64 Stat. 1109](/us/stat/64/1109). [42 USC 1855–1855g](/us/usc/t42/s1855–1855g). to States and local governments in major disasters, $6,000,000, to remain available until expended. FEDERAL COMMUNICATIONS COMMISSION Salaries and expenses: For necessary expenses in performing the duties of the Commission as authorized by law, including newspapers (not to exceed $175), land and structures (not to exceed $4,200), special counsel fees, improvement and care of grounds and repairs to 70 Stat. 342 buildings (not to exceed $15,000), services as authorized by section 15 [60 Stat. 810](/us/stat/60/810). of the Act of August 2, 1946 (5 U. S. C. 55a), purchase of not to exceed five passenger motor vehicles, for replacement only, in the event adequate vehicles cannot be obtained by transfer from other departments or agencies, and not to exceed $118,000 for expenses of travel, $7,828,000, of which $141,000 shall be available for such expenses as are necessary to make a study of radio and television network broadcasting. FEDERAL POWER COMMISSION Salaries and expenses: For expenses necessary for the work of the Commission, as authorized by law, including not to exceed $300,000 for expenses of travel; purchase (one for replacement only) and hire of passenger motor vehicles; and not to exceed $500 for newspapers; $5,225,000, of which not to exceed $10,000 shall be available for special counsel and services as authorized by section 15 of the Act of August [60 Stat. 810](/us/stat/60/810). 2, 1946 (5 U. S. C. 55a) but at rates not exceeding $50 per diem for individuals: *Provided*, That not to exceed $325,000 shall be available for investigations relating to Federal river development projects. FEDERAL TRADE COMMISSION Salaries and expenses: For necessary expenses of the Federal Trade Commission, including uniforms or allowances therefor, as authorized by law, not to exceed $700 for newspapers, services as authorized by [60 Stat. 810](/us/stat/60/810). section 15 of the Act of August 2, 1946 (5 U. S. C. 55a), and not to exceed $237,000 for expenses of travel, $5,550,000: *Provided*, That no part of the foregoing appropriation shall be expended upon any investigation hereafter provided by concurrent resolution of the Congress until funds are appropriated subsequently to the enactment of such resolution to finance the cost of such investigation. GENERAL ACCOUNTING OFFICE Salaries and expenses: For necessary expenses of the General Accounting Office, including newspapers and periodicals (not exceeding $500); uniforms or allowances therefor, as authorized by law; purchase of one passenger motor vehicle, for replacement only; and services as authorized by section 15 of the Act of August 2, 1946 [60 Stat. 810](/us/stat/60/810). (5 U. S. C. 55a); $34,000,000. GENERAL SERVICES ADMINISTRATION Public Buildings Service. Operating expenses, Public Buildings Service: For necessary expenses of real property management and related activities as provided by law; repair and improvement of public buildings and grounds, including those occupied pursuant to the Public Buildings Purchase [40 USC 356 note](/us/usc/t40/s356). Contract Act of 1954 (88 Stat. 518), in the District of Columbia and area adjacent thereto, under the control of the General Services Administration; repair and improvement of buildings operated by the Treasury and Post Office Departments in the District of Columbia; furnishings and equipment; rental of buildings in the District of Columbia; restoration of leased premises; moving Government agencies (including space adjustments) in connection with the assignment, allocation, and transfer of building space; demolition of buildings; acquisition by purchase or otherwise and disposal by sale or otherwise of real estate and interests therein; and not to exceed $205,300 70 Stat. 343 for expenses of travel; $125,000,000: *Provided*, That of the foregoing amount $8,100,00 shall be available for repair and improvement and $4,500,000 for air conditioning of buildings in the District of Columbia and area adjacent thereto: *Provided further*, That this appropriation shall be available, without regard to section 322 of the Act of June 30, 1932, as amended (40 U. S. C. 278a), for the rental, repair, [47 Stat. 412](/us/stat/47/412). alteration, and improvement of buildings or parts thereof, heretofore leased under the appropriation for “Emergency operating expenses”. Repair, improvement, and equipment of federally owned buildings outside the District of Columbia: For expenses necessary for the repair, alteration, preservation, renovation, improvement, extension, equipment, and demolition of federally owned buildings and buildings occupied pursuant to the Public Buildings Purchase Contract Act of 1954 (68 Stat. 518) outside the District of Columbia, not otherwise [40 USC 356 note](/us/usc/t40/s356). provided for, including grounds, approaches and appurtenances, wharves and piers, together with the necessary dredging adjacent thereto; acquisition of land as authorized by title III of the Act of June 18, 1949 (40 U. S. C. 297); not to exceed $250,000 for expenses [63 Stat. 198](/us/stat/63/198). [40 USC 297, 297a](/us/usc/t40/s297/297a). of travel; and care and safeguarding of sites acquired for Federal buildings; $42,565,550, to remain available until expended. Sites and planning, purchase contract, and public buildings projects: For an additional amount for expenses necessary in carrying out the provisions of the Public Buildings Purchase Contract Act of 1954 (68 Stat. 518), including preparation of drawings and specifications, by contract or otherwise; acquisition of sites, where not otherwise provided for, including soil investigations and tests; and administrative expenses; $5,000,000 to remain available until expended. Payments, public buildings purchase contracts: For payments of principal, interest, taxes, and any other obligations under contracts entered into pursuant to the Public Buildings Purchase Contract Act of 1954 (68 Stat. 518), $237,000: *Provided*, That the Administrator of [40 USC 356 note](/us/usc/t40/s356). General Services may enter into contracts during the fiscal year 1957 for which the aggregate of annual payments for amortization of principal and interest thereon shall not exceed $7,000,000, in addition to the unused portion of the $5,000,000 limitation applicable prior to July 1, 1956, under the Independent Offices Appropriation Act, 1956 (69 Stat. 205). [40 USC 313–2](/us/usc/t40/s313–2). Hospital facilities in the District of Columbia (liquidation of contract authorization): For payment of obligations incurred pursuant to authority provided under the head “Hospital Center District of Columbia”, in the Independent Offices Appropriation Act, 1949, to [62 Stat. 184](/us/stat/62/184). enter into contracts for construction, $5,300,000, to remain available until expended: *Provided*, That this amount may be disbursed through the appropriation “Hospital facilities in the District of Columbia”, but shall be accounted for separately therein. Operating expenses, Federal Supply Service: For necessary expenses of personal property management and related activities as provided by law; including not to exceed $300 for the purchase of newspapers and periodicals; and not to exceed $120,000 for expenses of travel; $2,884,400: *Provided*, That not to exceed $1,935,600 of any funds received for deposit under section 204
(a)of the Federal Property and Administrative Services Act of 1949, as amended, and not otherwise [63 Stat. 388](/us/stat/63/388). [40 USC 485](/us/usc/t40/s485). disposed of by law, shall be deposited to the credit of this appropriation and shall be available for expenditure for necessary expenses in carrying out the functions of the General Services Administration under the said 1949 Act, as amended, with respect to the utilization [40 USC 471 note](/us/usc/t40/s471). and disposal of excess and surplus personal property. 70 Stat. 344 Expenses, general supply fund: For expenses necessary for operation of the general supply fund (except those authorized by law to be charged to said fund), including contractual services incident to receiving, handling, and shipping warehouse items; not to exceed $250 for purchase of newspapers and periodicals; and not to exceed $110,000 for expenses of travel; $14,770,000: *Provided*, That funds available to the General Services Administration for the current fiscal year shall be available for the hire of passenger motor vehicles. General supply fund: To increase the general supply fund established by the Federal Property and Administrative Services Act of [63 Stat. 382](/us/stat/63/382). NARS. 1949, as amended (5 U. S. C. 630g), $10,000,000. Operating expenses, National Archives and Records Service: For necessary expenses in connection with Federal records management and related activities as provided by law; and not to exceed $44,750 for expenses of travel; $6,893,650. Operating expenses, Transportation and Public Utilities Service: For necessary expenses of transportation and public utilities management and related activities, as provided by law, including not to exceed $25,000 for expenses of travel; $1,251,100. Strategic and critical materials: Funds available for carrying out the provisions of the Strategic and Critical Materials Stock Piling [60 Stat. 596](/us/stat/60/596). [50 USC 98 note](/us/usc/t50/s98). Act of July 23, 1946, during the current fiscal year shall be available for services as authorized by section 15 of the Act of August 2, 1946 [60 Stat. 810](/us/stat/60/810). (5 U. S. C. 55a), not to exceed $3,175,500 for operating expenses, not to exceed $86,000 for expenses of travel, and necessary expenses for transportation and handling, within the United States including charges at United States ports), storage security, and maintenance of strategic and critical materials acquired for the supplemental stockpile pursuant to section 104
(b)of the Agricultural Trade Development [68 Stat. 456](/us/stat/68/456). and Assistance Act of 1954 (7 U. S. C. 1704 (b)): *Provided*, That any funds received as proceeds from sale or other disposition of materials on account of the rotation of stocks under said Act shall be deposited to the credit, and be available for expenditure for the purposes, of this appropriation: *Provided further*, That during the current fiscal year, there shall be no limitation on the value of surplus strategic and critical materials which, in accordance with subsection [60 Stat. 598](/us/stat/60/598). 6
(a)of the Act of July 28, 1946 (50 U. S. C. 98e (a)), may be transferred to stockpiles established in accordance with said Act: *Provided further*, That no part of funds available shall be used for construction of warehouses or tank storage facilities: *Provided further*, That the sum of $199,349,000 of funds heretofore appropriated under this head is hereby rescinded, and such amount shall be covered into the Treasury promptly upon enactment of this Act. Abaca fiber program: Not to exceed $100,000 of funds available to the General Services Administration for the abaca fiber program shall be available for administrative expenses incident to the abaca fiber program, to be computed on an accrual basis, and to be exclusive of the interest paid, depreciation, capitalized expenditures, expenses in connection with the acquisition, protection, operation, maintenance, improvement, or disposition of real or personal property relating to the abaca fiber program, and expenses of services performed on a contract or fee basis in connection with the performance of legal services. Salaries and expenses, Office of Administrator: For expenses of executive direction for activities under the control of the General Services Administration, including not to exceed $11,300 for expenses of travel, and not to exceed $250 for purchase of newspapers and periodicals; $395,000. 70 Stat. 345 Administrative operations fund: Funds available to General Services Administration for administrative operations, in support of program activities shall be expended and accounted for, as a whole, through a single fund, which is hereby authorized: *Provided*, That costs and obligations for such administrative operations for the respective program activities shall be accounted for in accordance with systems approved by the General Accounting Office: *Provided further*, That the total amount deposited into said account for the fiscal year 1957 from funds made available to General Services Administration in this Act shall not exceed $9,540,375, of which not to exceed $137,700 may be used for travel expenses: *Provided further*, That amounts deposited into said account for administrative operations for each program shall not exceed the amounts included in the respective program appropriations for such purposes. The appropriate appropriation or fund available to the General Services Administration shall be credited with
(1)cost of operation, protection, maintenance, upkeep, repair, and improvement, included as part of rentals received from Government corporations pursuant to law (40 U. S. C. 129);
(2)reimbursements for services performed [61 Stat. 584](/us/stat/61/584). in respect to bonds and other obligations under the jurisdiction of the General Services Administration, issued by public authorities, States, or other public bodies, and such services in respect to such bonds or obligations as the Administrator deems necessary and in the public interest may, upon the request and at the expense of the issuing agencies, be provided from the appropriate foregoing appropriation; and
(3)appropriations or funds available to other agencies, and transferred to the General Services Administration, in connection with property transferred to the General Services Administration pursuant to the Act of July 2, 1948 (50 U. S. C. 451ff), and such appropriations [62 Stat. 1225](/us/stat/62/1225). [50 USC 451 note](/us/usc/t50/s451). or funds may with the approval of the Bureau of the Budget, be so transferred. No part of any money appropriated by this or any other Act for any Typewriting machines. agency of the executive branch of the Government shall be used during the current fiscal year for the purchase within the continental limits of the United States of any typewriting machines except in accordance with regulations issued pursuant to the provisions of the Federal [63 Stat. 377](/us/stat/63/377). [40 USC 471 note](/us/usc/t40/s471). Property and Administrative Services Act of 1949, as amended. The Administrator is authorized, without regard to the Classification Act of 1949, as amended, to place ten positions, in addition to those [63 Stat. 954](/us/stat/63/954). [5 USC 1071 note](/us/usc/t5/s1071). otherwise authorized, in grade GS–16 in the General Schedule established by said Act, and the salary of the Comptroller shall be at the salary rate of grade GS–18 so long as such position is occupied by the present incumbent. HOUSING AND HOME FINANCE AGENCY Office of the Administrator Salaries and expenses: For necessary expenses of the Office of the Administrator, including rent in the District of Columbia; purchase of one passenger motor vehicle, for replacement only; services as authorized by section 15 of the Act of August 2, 1946 (5 U. S. C. 55a); [60 Stat. 810](/us/stat/60/810). not to exceed $340,000 for expenses of travel; and expenses of attendance at meetings of organizations concerned with the work of the Agency; $6,225,000: *Provided*, That necessary expenses of inspections and of providing representatives at the site of projects being planned 70 Stat. 346 or undertaken by local public agencies pursuant to title I of the Housing [63 Stat. 414](/us/stat/63/414). [42 USC 1451–1460](/us/usc/t42/s1451–1460). [64 Stat. 77](/us/stat/64/77). [12 USC 1749–1749c](/us/usc/t12/s1749–1749c). [69 Stat. 642](/us/stat/69/642). [42 USC 1491–1495](/us/usc/t42/s1491–1495). Act of 1949, as amended, projects financed through loans to educational institutions authorized by title IV of the Housing Act of 1950, as amended, and projects and facilities financed by loans to public agencies pursuant to title II of the Housing Amendments of 1955, as amended, shall be compensated by such agencies or institutions by the payment of fixed fees which in the aggregate will cover the costs of rendering such services, and expenses for such purpose shall be considered nonadministrative; and for the purpose of providing such inspections, the Administrator may utilize any agency and such agency may accept reimbursement or payment for such services from such institutions, or the Administrator, and shall credit such amounts to the appropriations or funds against which such charges have been made but such nonadministrative expenses shall not exceed $1,100,000. Urban planning grants: For an additional amount for grants to State, regional, and metropolitan area planning bodies in accordance [68 Stat. 640](/us/stat/68/640). [40 USC 461](/us/usc/t40/s461). with the provisions of section 701 of the Housing Act of 1954, as amended, $1,500,000. Reserve of planned public works (payment to revolving fund): For an additional amount for payment to the revolving fund established [68 Stat. 641](/us/stat/68/641). [40 USC 462](/us/usc/t40/s462). pursuant to section 702 of the Housing Act of 1954, as amended (40 U. S. C. 462), $7,500,000. Capital grants for slum clearance and urban renewal: For an additional amount for payment of capital grants as authorized by title I [63 Stat. 416](/us/stat/63/416). of the Housing Act of 1949, as amended (42 U. S. C. 1453, 1456), $40,000,000. Public Housing Administration Administrative expenses: For administrative expenses of the Public Housing Administration, $10,500,000, to be merged with and expended under the authorization for such expenses contained in title II of this Act. Annual contributions: For the payment of annual contributions to public housing agencies in accordance with section 10 of the United [50 Stat. 891](/us/stat/50/891). States Housing Act of 1937, as amended (42 U. S. C. 1410), $93,000,000. INTERSTATE COMMERCE COMMISSION Salaries and expenses: For necessary expenses of the Interstate Commerce Commission, including not to exceed $5,000 for the employment of special counsel; services as authorized by section 15 of the Act of [60 Stat. 810](/us/stat/60/810). August 2, 1946 (5 U. S. C. 55a), at rates not to exceed $50 per diem for individuals; newspapers (not to exceed $200); purchase of not to exceed sixty passenger motor vehicles, of which nineteen shall be for replacement only; and not to exceed $1,085,000 for expenses of travel; $14,879,696 of which
(a)not less than $1,230,178 shall be available for expenses necessary to carry out railroad safety activities and not less than $849,500 shall be available for expenses necessary to carry out locomotive inspection activities,
(b)$100,000 shall be available for expenses necessary to carry out such defense mobilization functions as may be delegated pursuant to law: *Provided*, That Joint Board members and cooperating State commissioners may use Government transportation requests when traveling in connection with their duties as such. 70 Stat. 347 NATIONAL ADVISORY COMMITTEE FOR AERONAUTICS Salaries and expenses: For necessary expenses of the Committee, including one Director at not to exceed $17,500 per annum so long as the position is held by the present incumbent; contracts for the making of special investigations and reports and for engineering, drafting and computing services; equipment; not to exceed $380,000 for expenses of travel; maintenance and operation of aircraft; purchase of seven passenger motor vehicles for replacement only; not to exceed $100 for newspapers and periodicals; uniforms or allowances therefor, as authorized by the Act of September 1, 1954 (68 Stat. 1114), as amended; and services as authorized by section 15 of the [5 USC 2131](/us/usc/t5/s2131). [60 Stat. 810](/us/stat/60/810). Act of August 2, 1946 (5 U. S. C. 55a); $61,887,500, together with not to exceed $1,500,000 of the unobligated balance of funds appropriated for this purpose in the “Independent Offices Appropriation Act, 1956”. [69 Stat. 207](/us/stat/69/207). Construction and equipment: For construction and equipment at laboratories and research stations of the Committee, $14,000,000, to remain available until expended. NATIONAL CAPITAL HOUSING AUTHORITY Maintenance and operation of properties: For the maintenance and operation of properties under title I of the District of Columbia Alley Dwelling Authority Act, $38,000: *Provided*, That all receipts derived [52 Stat. 1186](/us/stat/52/1186). [D. C. Code 5–103 to 5–111](/us/dcc/5/103/5/111). from sales, leases, or other sources shall be covered into the Treasury of the United States monthly: *Provided further*, That so long as funds are available from appropriations for the foregoing purposes, the provisions of section 507 of the Housing Act of 1950 (Public Law 475, Eighty-first Congress), shall not be effective. [64 Stat. 81](/us/stat/64/81). NATIONAL SCIENCE FOUNDATION Salaries and expenses: For expenses necessary to carry out the purposes of the National Science Foundation Act of 1950, as amended [64 Stat. 149](/us/stat/64/149). (42 U. S. C. 1861–1875), including award of graduate fellowships; services as authorized by section 15 of the Act of August 2, 1946 (5 [60 Stat. 810](/us/stat/60/810). U. S. C. 55a), at rates not to exceed $50 per diem for individuals; hire of passenger motor vehicles; not to exceed $150,000 for expenses of travel; not to exceed $300 for the purchase of newspapers and periodicals; and reimbursement of the General Services Administration for security guard services; $40,000,000, to remain available until expended: *Provided*, That of the foregoing amount not less than $9,500,000 shall be available for tuition, grants, and allowances in connection with a program of supplementary training for high school science and mathematics teachers. NATIONAL SECURITY TRAINING COMMISSION Salaries and expenses: For necessary expenses of the National Security Training Commission, including services as authorized by section 15 of the Act of August 2, 1946 (5 U. S. C. 55a), at rates for [60 Stat. 810](/us/stat/60/810). individuals not in excess of $50 per diem; and expenses of attendance at meetings concerned with the purposes of this appropriation; $50,000. 70 Stat. 348 RENEGOTIATION BOARD Salaries and expenses: For necessary expenses of the Renegotiation Board, including expenses of attendance at meetings concerned with the purposes of this appropriation; hire of passenger motor vehicles; not to exceed $65,000 for expenses of travel; and services as authorized [60 Stat. 810](/us/stat/60/810). by section 15 of the Act of August 2, 1946 (5 U. S. C. 55e), at rates not to exceed $50 per diem for individuals; $3,675,000. SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION Salaries and expenses: For necessary expenses, including not to exceed $1,125 for the purchase of newspapers; not to exceed $197,500 for expenses of travel; uniforms or allowances therefor, as authorized by law; purchase of one passenger motor vehicle; and services as [60 Stat. 810](/us/stat/60/810). authorized by section 15 of the Act of August 2, 1946 (5 U. S. C. 55a); $5,749,000. SELECTIVE SERVICE SYSTEM Salaries and expenses: For expenses necessary for the operation and maintenance of the Selective Service System, as authorized by [50 USC app. 451](/us/usc/t50/s451). title I of the Universal Military Training and Service Act (62 Stat. 604), as amended, including services as authorized by section 15 of [60 Stat. 810](/us/stat/60/810). the Act of August 2, 1946 (5 U. S. C. 55a); travel expenses; purchase of twenty-eight motor vehicles for replacement only; not to exceed $250 for the purchase of newspapers and periodicals; not to exceed $75,800 for the National Selective Service Appeal Board, and $180,000 for the National Advisory Committee on the Selection of Physicians, Dentists, and Allied Specialists; $29,050,000: *Provided*, That of the foregoing amount $20,586,050 shall be available for registration, classification, and induction activities of local boards: *Provided further*, That during the current fiscal year, the President may exempt this [64 Stat. 765](/us/stat/64/765). [31 USC 665](/us/usc/t31/s665). appropriation from the provisions of subsection
(c)of section 3679 of the Revised Statutes, as amended, whenever he deems such action to be necessary in the interest of national defense. Destruction of records. Appropriations for the Selective Service System may be used for the destruction of records accumulated under the Selective Training [54 Stat. 885](/us/stat/54/885). [50 USC app. 318](/us/usc/t50/s318). and Service Act of 1940, as amended, by the Director of Selective Service after compliance with the procedures for the destruction of records prescribed pursuant to the Records Disposal Act of 1943, as [57 Stat. 380](/us/stat/57/380). amended (44 U. S. C. 366–380): *Provided*, That no records may be transferred to any other agency without the approval of the Director of Selective Service. VETERANS ADMINISTRATION General operating expenses: For necessary operating expenses of the Veterans Administration, not otherwise provided for, including expenses incidental to securing employment for war veterans; uniforms or allowances therefor, as authorized by law; purchase of twenty-two passenger motor vehicles for replacement only; not to exceed $3,500 for newspapers and periodicals; and not to exceed $3,019,950 for expenses of travel of employees; $163,027,130, of which $17,640,042 shall be available for such expenses as are necessary for Public relations work. the loan guaranty program: *Provided*, That no part of this appropriation shall be used to pay in excess of twenty-two persons engaged Educational attendance reports. in public relations work: *Provided further*, That no part of this 70 Stat. 349 appropriation shall be used to pay educational institutions for reports and certifications of attendance at such institutions an allowance at a rate in excess of $1 per month for each eligible veteran enrolled in and attending such institution. Medical administration and miscellaneous operating expenses: For expenses necessary for administration of the medical, hospital, domiciliary, special service, construction and supply, research, and employee education and training activities; expenses necessary for carrying out programs of medical research and of education and training of employees, as authorized by law; not to exceed $992,200 for expenses of travel of employees paid from this appropriation, and those engaged in training programs; not to exceed $2,700 for newspapers and periodicals; and not to exceed $43,700 for preparation, shipment, installation, and display of exhibits, photographic displays, moving pictures, and other visual educational information and descriptive material, including purchase or rental of equipment; $20,773,800, of which $10,000,000 shall be available for medical research. Inpatient care: For expenses necessary for the maintenance and operation of hospitals and domiciliary facilities and for the care and treatment of beneficiaries of the Veterans Administration in facilities not under the jurisdiction of the Veterans Administration as authorized by law, including the furnishing of recreational articles and facilities; maintenance and operation of farms; repairing, altering, improving or providing facilities in the several hospitals and homes under the jurisdiction of the Veterans Administration, not otherwise provided for, either by contract, or by the hire of temporary employees and purchase of materials; purchase of ninety-six passenger motor vehicles for replacement only; not to exceed $366,500 for expenses of travel of employees; uniforms or allowances therefor as authorized by the Act of September 1, 1954 (68 Stat. 1114), as amended; and aid [5 USC 2131](/us/usc/t5/s2131). to State or Territorial homes in conformity with the Act approved August 27, 1888, as amended (24 U. S. C. 134) for the support of [25 Stat. 450](/us/stat/25/450). veterans eligible for admission to Veterans Administration facilities for hospital or domiciliary care; $670,116,900, including the sum of $7,216,900 for reimbursable services performed for other Government agencies and individuals: *Provided*, That allotments and transfers may be made from this appropriation to the Department of Health, Education, and Welfare (Public Health Service), the Army, Navy, and Air Force Departments, for disbursement by them under the various headings of their applicable appropriations, of such amounts as are necessary for the care and treatment of beneficiaries of the Veterans Administration: *Provided further*, That the foregoing appropriation is predicated on furnishing inpatient care and treatment to an average of 141,100 beneficaries during the fiscal year 1957 including members in State or Territorial homes, and if a lesser number is experienced such appropriation shall be expended only in proportion to the average number of beneficiaries furnished such care and treatment. Outpatient care: For expenses necessary for furnishing outpatient care to beneficiaries of the Veterans Administration, as authorized by law; uniforms or allowances therefor, as authorized by law; and not to exceed $206,400 for expenses of travel of employees; $82,638,000. Maintenance and operation of supply depots: For expenses necessary for maintenance and operation of supply depots, including uniforms or allowances therefor, as authorized by law, and not to exceed $5,400 for expenses of travel of employees, $1,628,000. Compensation and pensions: For the payment of compensation, pensions, gratuities, and allowances (including burial awards author-70 Stat. 350ized by Veterans Regulation Numbered 9 (a), as amended, and subsistence allowances authorized by part VII of Veterans Regulation 1 [38 USC ch. 12A](/us/usc/t38/ch12A).
(a)as amended), authorized under any Act of Congress, or regulation of the President based thereon, including emergency officers’ retirement pay and annuities, the administration of which is now or may hereafter be placed in the Veterans’ Administration, and for the payment of adjusted-service credits as provided in sections 401 and [43 Stat. 125](/us/stat/43/125). 601 of the Act of May 19, 1924, as amended (38 U. S. C. 631 and 661), $2,907,000,000, to remain available until expended. Readjustment benefits: For the payment of benefits to or on behalf of veterans as authorized by titles II III, and V, of the Servicemen’s [58 Stat. 287](/us/stat/58/287). [38 USC 701, 694–694n, ch. 12A.](/us/usc/t38/s701/694–694n/ch12A) [66 Stat. 663](/us/stat/66/663). [38 USC 911–984](/us/usc/t38/s911–984). [38 USC ch. 12A](/us/usc/t38/ch12A). Readjustment Act of 1944, as amended, and title II of the Veterans Readjustment Assistance Act of 1952, as amended, and for supplies, equipment, and tuition authorized by part VII and payments authorized by part IX of Veterans Regulation Numbered 1 (a), as amended, $775,000,000, to remain available until expended. Military and naval insurance: For military and naval insurance, $5,000,000, to remain available until expended. National service life insurance: For the payment of benefits and for transfer to the national service life insurance fund, in accordance [54 Stat. 1008](/us/stat/54/1008). [38 USC 818](/us/usc/t38/s818). with the National Service Life Insurance Act of 1940, as amended, $23,200,000, to remain available until expended: *Provided*, That certain premiums shall be credited to this appropriation as provided by the Act. Servicemen’s indemnities: For payment of liabilities under the [65 Stat. 33](/us/stat/65/33). [38 USC 851 note](/us/usc/t38/s851). Servicemen’s Indemnity Act of 1951, $26,750,000, to remain available until expended. Grants to the Republic of the Philippines: For payment to the Republic of the Philippines of grants in accordance with the Act of [62 Stat. 1210](/us/stat/62/1210). July 1, 1948, as amended (50 U. S. C. App. 1991–1996), for expenses incident to medical care and treatment of veterans, $2,000,000. Hospital and domiciliary facilities: For hospital and domiciliary facilities, for planning and for extending any of the facilities under the jurisdiction of the Veterans’ Administration or for any of the purposes set forth in sections 1 and 2 of the Act approved March 4, [46 Stat. 1550](/us/stat/46/1550). 1931 (38 U. S. C. 438j–k) or in section 101 of the Servicemen’s Readjustment [58 Stat. 284](/us/stat/58/284). Act of 1944 (38 U. S. C. 693a), to remain available until expended, $51,635,000, of which $2,000,000 shall be used for the major alteration, rehabilitation, and modernization for the continued operation of the hospital at McKinney, Texas, and $1,500,000 shall be available for technical services for replacement of the general medical and surgical hospital at Nashville, Tennessee: *Provided*, That the construction of the hospital at the Wade Park site is to furnish not less than eight hundred general, medical, and surgical beds. Major alterations, improvements and repairs: For all necessary expenses of major alterations, improvements, and repairs to regional offices, supply depots, and hospital and domiciliary facilities, $4,533,000, to remain available until expended: *Provided*, That no part of the foregoing appropriation shall be used to commence any major alteration, improvement, or repair unless funds are available for the completion of such work; and no funds shall be used for such work at any facility if the Veterans Administration is reasonably certain that the installation will be abandoned in the near future. Service-disabled veterans insurance fund: To increase the capital of the fund established in accordance with section 620 of the National [65 Stat. 36](/us/stat/65/36). Service Life Insurance Act of 1940, as amended (38 U. S. C. 821), $1,000,000. Not to exceed 5 per centum of any appropriation for the current fiscal year for “Compensation and pensions”, “Readjustment benefits”, 70 Stat. 351 “Military and naval insurance”, “National service life insurance”, and “Servicemen’s indemnities”, may be transferred, to any other of the mentioned appropriations, but not to exceed 10 per centum of the appropriation so augmented. Appropriations available to the Veterans Administration for the current fiscal year for salaries and expenses shall be available for services as authorized by section 15 of the Act of August 2, 1946 (5 U. S. C. 55a). [60 Stat. 810](/us/stat/60/810). Appropriations available to the Veterans Administration for the current fiscal year for “Inpatient care” and “Outpatient care” shall be available for funeral, burial, and other expenses incidental thereto (except burial awards authorized by Veterans Regulation Numbered 9 (a), as amended), for beneficiaries of the Veterans Administration [38 Stat. ch. 12A](/us/stat/38/ch12A). receiving care under such appropriations. No part of the appropriations in this Act for the Veterans Administration (except the appropriation for “Hospital and domiciliary facilities”) shall be available for the purchase of any site for or toward the construction of any new hospital or home. No part of the foregoing appropriations shall be available for hospitalization or examination of any persons except beneficiaries entitled under the laws bestowing such benefits to veterans, unless reimbursement of cost is made to the appropriation at such rates as may be fixed by the Administrator of Veterans Affairs. INDEPENDENT OFFICES—GENERAL PROVISIONS Sec. 102. Where appropriations in this title are expendable for Travel expenses. travel expenses of employees and no specific limitation has been placed thereon, the expenditures for such travel expenses may not exceed the amount set forth therefor in the budget estimates submitted for the appropriations: *Provided*, That this section shall not apply to travel performed by uncompensated officials of local boards and appeal boards of the Selective Service System. Sec. 103. Where appropriations in this title are expendable for the Newspaper and periodical purchases. purchase of newspapers and periodicals and no specific limitation has been placed thereon, the expenditures therefor under each such appropriation may not exceed the amount of $50: *Provided*, That this limitation shall not apply to the purchase of scientific, technical, trade, or traffic periodicals necessary in connection with the performance of the authorized functions of the agencies for which funds are herein provided. Sec. 104. No part of any appropriation contained in this title shall Positions formerly held by persons entering Armed Forces. be available to pay the salary of any person filling a position, other than a temporary position, formerly held by an employee who has left to enter the Armed Forces of the United States and has satisfactorily completed his period of active military or naval service and has within ninety days after his release from such service or from hospitalization continuing after discharge for a period of not more than one year made application for restoration to his former position and has been certified by the Civil Service Commission as still qualified to perform the duties of his former position and has not been restored thereto. Sec. 105. Appropriations contained in this title, available for expenses Attendance at meetings. of travel shall be available, when specifically authorized by the head of the activity or establishment concerned, for expenses of attendance at meetings of organizations concerned with the function or activity for which the appropriation concerned is made. 70 Stat. 352 Sec. 106. Real estate sales, etc. No part of any appropriations made available by the provisions of this title shall be used for the purchase or sale of real estate or for the purpose of establishing new offices outside the District of Columbia: *Provided*, That this limitation shall not apply to programs which have been approved by the Congress and appropriations made therefor. Sec. 107. Personnel work. No part of any appropriation contained in this title shall be used to pay the compensation of any employee engaged in personnel work in excess of the number that would be provided by a ratio of one such employee to one hundred and thirty-five, or a part thereof, full-time, part-time, and intermittent employees of the agency concerned: *Provided*, That for purposes of this section employees shall be considered as engaged in personnel work if they spend half time or more in personnel administration consisting of direction and administration of the personnel program; employment, placement, and separation; job evaluation and classification; employee relations and services; training; wage administration; and processing, recording, and reporting. Sec. 108. Nonapplicability. None of the sections under the head “Independent Offices, General Provisions” in this title shall apply to the Housing and Home Finance Agency. TITLE II—CORPORATIONS The following corporations and agencies, respectively, are hereby authorized to make such expenditures, within the limits of funds and borrowing authority available to each such corporation or agency and in accord with law, and to make such contracts and commitments without regard to fiscal year limitations as provided by section 104 [61 Stat. 584](/us/stat/61/584). [31 USC 849](/us/usc/t31/s849). of the Government Corporation Control Act, as amended as may be necessary in carrying out the programs set forth in the Budget for the fiscal year 1957 for each such corporation or agency, except as hereinafter provided: Federal Home Loan Bank Board Federal Home Loan Bank Board: Not to exceed a total of $1,036,700 shall be available for administrative expenses of the Federal Home Loan Bank Board, and shall be derived from funds available to the Federal Home Loan Bank Board, including those in the Federal Home Loan Bank Board revolving fund and receipts of the Federal Home Loan Bank Administration the Federal Home Loan Bank Board, or the Home Loan Bank Board for the current fiscal year and prior fiscal years, and the Board may utilize and may make payment for services and facilities of the Federal home-loan banks, the Federal Reserve banks, the Federal Savings and Loan Insurance Corporation, and other agencies of the Government: *Provided*, That all necessary expenses in connection with the conservatorship of institutions insured by the Federal Savings and Loan Insurance Corporation and all necessary expenses (including services performed on a contract or fee basis, but not including other personal services) in connection with the handling, including the purchase, sale, and exchange, of securities on behalf of Federal home-loan banks and the sale, issuance, and retirement of, or payment of interest on, debentures or bonds, under the Federal [47 Stat. 725](/us/stat/47/725). [12 USC 1421–1449](/us/usc/t12/s1421–1449). Home Loan Bank Act, as amended, shall be considered as nonadministrative expenses for the purposes hereof: *Provided further*, That not to exceed $46,950 shall be available for expenses of travel: *Provided further*, That members and alternates of the Federal Savings and Loan Advisory Council shall be entitled to reimbursement from the Board as approved by the Board for transportation expenses incurred in attendance at meetings of or concerned with the work of such 70 Stat. 353 Council and may be paid not to exceed $25 per diem in lieu of subsistence: *Provided further*, That notwithstanding any other provisions of this Act, except for the limitation in amount hereinbefore specified, the administrative expenses and other obligations of the Board shall be incurred, allowed, and paid in accordance with the provisions of the Federal Home Loan Bank Act of July 22, 1932, as amended (12 U. S. C. 1421–1449): *Provided further*, that the nonadministrative expenses for the examination of Federal and State chartered institutions shall not exceed $4,289,000. Federal Savings and Loan Insurance Corporation: Not to exceed $596,000 shall be available for administrative expenses, which shall be on an accrual basis and shall be exclusive of interest paid, depreciations properly capitalized expenditures, expenses in connection with liquidation of insured institutions, liquidation or handling of assets of or derived from insured institutions, payment of insurance, and action for or toward the avoidance, termination, or minimizing of losses in the case of insured institutions, legal fees and expenses, and payments for administrative expenses of the Federal Home Loan Bank Board determined by said Board to be properly allocable to said Corporation, and said Corporation may utilize and may make payment for services and facilities of the Federal home-loan banks, the Federal Reserve banks, the Federal Home Loan Bank Board, and other agencies of the Government: *Provided*, That not to exceed $15,400 shall be available for expenses of travel: *Provided further*, That notwithstanding any other provisions of this Act, except for the limitation in amount hereinbefore specified, the administrative expenses and other obligations of said Corporation shall be incurred, allowed and paid in accordance with-title IV of the Act of June 27, 1934, as amended (12 U. S. C. 1724–1730). [48 Stat. 1255](/us/stat/48/1255). Housing and Home Finance Agency Office of the Administrator college housing loans: Not to exceed $1,100,000 shall be available for all administrative expenses, which shall be on an accrual basis, of carrying out the functions of the Office of the Administrator under the program of housing loans to educational institutions (title IV of the Housing Act of 1950, as amended, 12 U. S. C. 1749–1749d), but this amount shall be exclusive of payment [64 Stat. 77](/us/stat/64/77). for services and facilities of the Federal Reserve banks or any member thereof, the Federal home-loan banks, and any insured bank within the meaning of the Act creating the Federal Deposit Insurance Corporation (Act of August 23, 1935, as amended, 12 U. S. C. 264) [64 Stat. 873](/us/stat/64/873). [12 USC 1811 note](/us/usc/t12/s1811). which has been designated by the Secretary of the Treasury as a depository of public money of the United States: *Provided*, That not to exceed $42,000 shall be available for expenses of travel. Office of the Administrator, public facility loans: Not to exceed $368,000 of funds in the revolving fund established pursuant to title II of the Housing Amendments of 1955, as amended, shall be available [69 Stat. 642](/us/stat/69/642). [42 USC 1491–1495](/us/usc/t42/s1491–1495). for administrative expenses, but this amount shall be exclusive of payment for services and facilities of the Federal Reserve banks or any member thereof, the Federal home-loan banks, and any insured bank within the meaning of the Act creating the Federal Deposit Insurance Corporation (Act of August 23, 1935, as amended, 12 U. S. C. 264) which has been designated by the Secretary of the [12 USC 1811 note](/us/usc/t12/s1811). Treasury as a depository of public money of the United States: *Provided*, That
(1)the authorization for appropriations contained in section 108 of the Reconstruction Finance Corporation Liquidation Act (67 Stat. 232) is hereby canceled,
(2)the unobligated balance [40 USC 459](/us/usc/t40/s459). of the revolving fund authorized by said section is rescinded and shall 70 Stat. 354 be covered into the Treasury upon approval of this Act, and
(3)the obligation of the Administrator of the Housing and Home Finance Agency to repay the Treasury for advances from said fund, together with interest thereon, is hereby canceled. Office of the Administrator, revolving fund (liquidating programs): During the current fiscal year not to exceed $2,165,000 shall be available for administrative expenses (including not to exceed $150,000 for travel), but this amount shall be exclusive of costs of services performed on a contract or fee basis in connection with termination of contracts and legal services on a contract or fee basis and of payment for services and facilities of the Federal Reserve banks or any member thereof, any servicer approved by the Federal National Mortgage Association, the Federal home-loan banks, and any insured bank within the meaning of the Act of August 23, 1935, as amended, creating [12 USC 1811 note](/us/usc/t12/s1811). the Federal Deposit Insurance Corporation (12 U. S. C. 264) which has been designated by the Secretary of the Treasury as a depository of public money of the United States: *Provided*, That all expenses, not otherwise specifically limited in connection with the programs provided for under this head shall not exceed $7,900,000, but this limitation shall not apply to expenses (other than for personal services) in connection with disposition of federally owned projects. Federal National Mortgage Association: Not to exceed $3,775,000 shall be available for administrative expenses, which shall be on an accrual basis, and shall be exclusive of interest paid, expenses (including expenses for fiscal agency services performed on a contract or fee basis) in connection with the issuance and servicing of obligations, depreciation, properly capitalized expenditures, fees for servicing mortgages, expenses (including services performed on a force account, contract, or fee basis, but not including other personal services) in connection with the acquisition, protection, operation, maintenance, improvement, or disposition of real or personal property belonging to said Association or in which it has an interest, cost of salaries, wages, travel, and other expenses of persons employed outside of the continental United States, expenses of services performed on a contract or fee basis in connection with the performance of legal services, and all administrative expenses reimbursable from other Government agencies; and said Association may utilize and may make payment for services and facilities of the Federal Reserve banks and other agencies of the Government: *Provided*, That the distribution of administrative expenses to the accounts of the Association shall be made in accordance with generally recognized accounting principles and practices: *Provided further*, That not to exceed $150,000 shall be available for expenses of travel. Federal Housing Administration: In addition to the amounts available by or pursuant to law (which shall be transferred to this authorization) for the administrative expenses in carrying out duties imposed by or pursuant to law, not to exceed $6,900,000 of the various funds of the Federal Housing Administration shall be available for expenditure, in accordance with the National Housing Act, as amended [48 Stat. 1246](/us/stat/48/1246). (12 U. S. C. 1701): *Provided*, That, except as herein otherwise provided, all expenses and obligations of said Administration shall be incurred, allowed, and paid in accordance with the provisions of said Act: *Provided further*, That not to exceed $445,000 shall be available for expenses of ravel: *Provided further*, That funds available for expenditure shall be available for contract actuarial services (not to exceed $1,500); and purchase of periodicals and newspapers (not to exceed $750): *Provided further*, That expenditures for nonadministrative expenses classified by section 2 of Public Law 387, approved [63 Stat. 905](/us/stat/63/905). [12 USC 1702](/us/usc/t12/s1702). October 25, 1949, shall not exceed $36,700,000. 70 Stat. 355 Public Housing Administration: Of the amounts available by or pursuant to law for the administrative expenses of the Public Housing Administration in carrying out duties imposed by or pursuant to law, including funds appropriated by title I of this Act, not to exceed $12,475,000 shall be available for such expenses, including not to exceed $950,000 for expenses of travel; purchase of uniforms, or allowances therefor, as authorized by the Act of September 1, 1954, as amended [68 Stat. 1114](/us/stat/68/1114). (5 U. S. C. 2131); and expenses of attendance at meetings of organizations concerned with the work of the Administration: *Provided*, That necessary expenses of providing representatives of the Administration at the sites of non-Federal projects in connection with the construction of such non-Federal projects by public housing agencies with the aid of the Administration, shall be compensated by such agencies by the payment of fixed fees which in the aggregate in relation to the development costs of such projects will cover the costs of rendering such services, and expenditures by the Administration for such purpose shall be considered nonadministrative expenses, and funds received from such payments may be used only for the payment of necessary expenses of providing representatives of the Administration at the sites of non-Federal projects: *Provided further*, That all expenses of the Public Housing Administration not specifically limited in this Act, in carrying out its duties imposed by law, shall not exceed $2,900,000. CORPORATIONS—GENERAL PROVISIONS Sec. 202. No part of the funds of, or available for expenditure by, Personnel work. any corporation or agency included in this title shall be used to pay the compensation of any employee engaged in personnel work in excess of the number that would be provided by a ratio of one such employee to one hundred and thirty-five, or a part thereof, full-time, part-time, and intermittent employees of the agency concerned: *Provided*, That for purposes of this section employees shall be considered as engaged in personnel work if they spend half-time or more in personnel administration consisting of direction and administration of the personnel program; employment, placement, and separation; job evaluation and classification; employee relations and services; training; committees of expert examiners and boards of civil-service examiners; wage administration; and processing, recording, and reporting. TITLE III—GENERAL PROVISIONS Sec. 301. No part of any appropriation contained in this Act, or of Publicity or propaganda. the funds available for expenditure by any corporation or agency included in this Act, shall be used for publicity or propaganda purposes designed to support or defeat legislation pending before the Congress. Sec. 302. No part of any appropriation hereafter contained in this Personnel. Maximum age. or any other Act shall be used to pay the compensation of any officers or employees who establish a requirement of maximum age for entrance into positions in the competitive civil service: *Provided*, That no person who has reached his seventieth birthday shall be appointed in the competitive civil service on other than a temporary basis. Sec. 303. This Act may be cited as the “Independent Offices Appropriation Short title. Act, 1957”. Approved June 27, 1956. Public Law 624: Making appropriations for the Legislative Branch for the fiscal year ending June 30, 1957, and for other purposes. 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