Nov. 11, 2003 [H.J. Res. 52] Public Law 108-122 108th Congress Joint Resolution Recognizing the Dr. Samuel D. Harris National Museum of Dentistry, an affiliate of the Smithsonian Institution in Baltimore, Maryland, as the official national museum of dentistry in the United States. Whereas the Dr. Samuel D. Harris National Museum of Dentistry, an affiliate of the Smithsonian Institution, is an international resource with the primary mission of educating people, especially children, about the history of dentistry and the importance of good oral care; Whereas the museum is the most comprehensive museum of dentistry in the Nation, showcasing the people, objects, and events that have created and defined the dental profession; Whereas the museum is located on the campus of the University of Maryland in Baltimore, home of the world's first dental school, founded in 1840; Whereas the museum educates the public about the importance of oral health in overall health through exciting, interactive exhibitions and the careful preservation and creative presentation of significant dental artifacts; and Whereas the museum is a national center for both the public and the profession to obtain information concerning historical aspects of oral health and preventive care, for scholars to study the evolution of dental treatment, and for dental practitioners to take pride in the accomplishments of their profession: Now, therefore, be it Resolved by the Senate and House of Representatives of the United States of America in Congress assembled, That the museum, known as the Dr. Samuel D. Harris National Museum of Dentistry, an affiliate of the Smithsonian Institution, located at 31 South Greene Street in Baltimore, Maryland, is recognized as the official national museum of dentistry in the United States. Approved November 11, 2003. LEGISLATIVE HISTORY-H.J. Res. 52: Public Law 108-123 108th Congress An Act To amend section 5379 of title 5, United States Code, to increase the annual and aggregate limits on student loan repayments by Federal agencies. Be it enacted by the Senate and House of Representatives of the United States of America in Congress assembled, SECTION 1. SHORT TITLE. Nov. 11, 2003 [S. 926] Federal This Act may be cited as the "Federal Employee Student Loan Assistance Act. Assistance Act". SEC. 2. STUDENT LOAN REPAYMENTS. Section 5379(b)(2) of title 5, United States Code, is amended(1) in subparagraph (A), by striking "$6,000" and inserting "$10,000"; and (2) in subparagraph (B), by striking "$40,000" and inserting "$60,000". Approved November 11, 2003. 5 USC 101 note. LEGISLATIVE HISTORY-S. 926: SENATE REPORTS: No. 108-109 (Comm. on Governmental Affairs). July 30, considered and passed Senate. Nov. 11, 2003 [H.R. 1883] Public Law 108-124 108th Congress An Act To designate the facility of the United States Postal Service located at 16011 Main Street in Jacksonville, Florida, as the "Eddie Mae Steward Post Office". Be it enacted by the Senate and House of Representatives of the United States of America in Congress assembled, SECTION 1. DESIGNATION. The facility of the United States Postal Service located at 1601-1 Main Street in Jacksonville, Florida, shall be known and designated as the "Eddie Mae Steward Post Office". SEC. 2. REFERENCES. Any reference in a law, map, regulation, document, paper, or other record of the United States to the facility referred to in section 1 shall be deemed to be a reference to the "Eddie Mae Steward Post Office". Approved November 11, 2003. LEGISLATIVE HISTORY-H.R. 1883: Public Law 108-125 108th Congress An Act To extend the authority for the construction of a memorial to Be it enacted by the Senate and House of Representatives of Section 508(b) of the Omnibus Parks and Public Lands Management Act of 1996 (Public Law 104-333), as amended, is amended to read as follows: "(b) COMPLIANCE WITH STANDARDS FOR COMMEMORATIVE WORKS. (1) Except as provided in paragraph (2), the establishment of the memorial shall be in accordance with chapter 89 of title 40, United States Code. Nov. 11, 2003 [S. 470] 40 USC 8903 note. "(2) Notwithstanding section 8903(e) of title 40, United States Termination Code, the authority provided by this section terminates on November 12, 2006.". Approved November 11, 2003. LEGISLATIVE HISTORY-S. 470 (H.R. 1209): HOUSE REPORTS: No. 108-203 accompanying H.R. 1209 (Comm. on Resources). July 17, considered and passed Senate. Nov. 17, 2003 [H.R. 1442] District of Public Law 108-126 108th Congress An Act To authorize the design and construction of a visitor center for the Vietnam Veterans Be it enacted by the Senate and House of Representatives of the United States of America in Congress assembled, TITLE I-VIETNAM VETERANS SEC. 101. VISITOR CENTER. Public Law 96-297 (16 U.S.C. 431 note) is amended by adding at the end the following: "SEC. 6. VISITOR CENTER. "(a) AUTHORIZATION. “(1) IN GENERAL.-The Vietnam Veterans Memorial Fund, Inc., is authorized to construct a visitor center at or near the Vietnam Veterans Memorial on Federal land in the District of Columbia, or its environs, subject to the provisions of this section, in order to better inform and educate the public about the Vietnam Veterans Memorial and the Vietnam War. "(2) LOCATION.-The visitor center shall be located underground. "(3) CONSULTATION ON DESIGN PHASE.-The Vietnam Veterans Memorial Fund, Inc., shall consult with educators, veterans groups, and the National Park Service in developing the proposed design of the visitor center. "(b) COMPLIANCE WITH STANDARDS APPLICABLE TO COMMEMORATIVE WORKS.-Chapter 89 of title 40, United States Code, shall apply, including provisions related to the siting, design, construction, and maintenance of the visitor center, and the visitor center shall be considered a commemorative work for the purposes of that Act, except that "(1) final approval of the visitor center shall not be withheld; "(2) the provisions of subsections (b) and (c) of section 8908 of title 40, United States Code, requiring further approval by law for the location of a commemorative work within Area I and prohibiting the siting of a visitor center within the Reserve shall not apply; "(3) the size of the visitor center shall be limited to the minimum necessary— |