PUBLIC LAW 455 - 82D CONGRESS CHAPTER 578 - 2ND SESSION H. R. 7072 AN ACT

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Law 455 - 82d Congress
Chapter 578 2d Session
H. R. 7072
AN ACT
Making appropriations for the Executive Office and sundry independent executive
bureaus, boards, commissions, corporations, agencies, and offices, for the fiscal
year ending June 30,1953, and for other purposes.
Be it enacted by the Senate and House. of Representatives of the
United States of America in Congress assembled, That the following Independent
sums are appropriated, out of any money in the Treasury not otherwise Offices Appro-
on Act,
appropriated, for the Executive Office and sundry independent execu- 1953.
tive bureaus, boards, commissions, corporations, agencies, and offices,
for the fiscal year ending June 30, 1953, namely :
TITLE I
EXECUTIVE OFFICE OF THE PRESIDENT
COMPENSATION OF THE PRESIDENT
For compensation of the President, including an expense allowance
at the rate of $50,000 per annum, as authorized by the Act of January
19,1949 (3 U. S. C.102), $150,000. 63 Stat. 4.
Salaries and expenses : For expenses necessary for The White House
Office, including not to exceed $100,000 for services as authorized by
section 15 of the Act of August 2, 1946 (5 U. S. C. 55a), at such per
diem rates for individuals as the President may specify, and other
personal services without regard to the provisions of law regulating
the employment and compensation of persons in the Government
service; and travel and official entertainment expenses of the President,
to be accounted for solely on his certificate; $1,907,643.
EMERGENCY FUND FOR THE PRESIDENT
NATIONAL DEFENSE
For expenses necessary to enable the President, through such officers
or agencies of the Government as he may designate, and without
regard to such provisions of law regarding the expenditure of Govern-
ment funds or the compensation and employment of persons in the
Government service as he may specify, to provide in his discretion for
emergencies affecting the national interest, security, or defense which
may arise at home or abroad during the current fiscal year, $1,000,000
of the unexpended balance in this fund on June 30, 1952, is hereby
continued available during the fiscal year 1953: Provided, That no part
of this appropriation shall be available for allocation to finance a func-
tion or project for which function or project a.budget estimate of
appropriation was transmitted pursuant to law during the second
session of the Eighty-second Congress or the first session of the Eighty-
third Congress and such appropriation denied after consideration
thereof by the Senate-or House of Representatives or by the Committee
on Appropriations of either body.
66 Stat. 393.
66 Stat. 394.
EXECUTIVE MANSION AND GROUNDS
For the care, maintenance, repair and alteration, refurnishing
improvement, heating and lighting, including electric power and
fixtures, of the Executive Mansion and the Executive Mansion grounds,
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and traveling expenses, to be expended as the President may determine,
notwithst nftg the provisions of this or any other Act, $341,200,
together with not to exceed $26,000 of the unobhgated balance of funds
appropriated for such purpose in the "Independent Offices Appropria-
65 Stat. 268. tion Act, 9*2".
BUREAU OF THE BUDGET
Salaries acid expenses: For expenses necessary for the Bureau of the
Budget, including newspapers and periodicals (not exceeding $200) ;
teletype news service (not exceeding $900); not to exceed $59,250 for
expenses o travel; and not to exceed $20,000 for services as authorized
60 stet. 810. by section 15 of the Act; of August 2, 1946 (5 U. S. C. 55a), at rates
not to exec $50 per diem for individuals; $3,461,200.
COUNCIL OF ECONOMIC ADVISERS
Salaries' and expenses : For necessary expenses of the Council in
60 Stat. 23. carrying out its functions under the Employment Act of 1946 (15
U. S. C. 121), including newspapers and periodicals (not exceeding
$200) ; not,t4 exceed $2,475 for expenses of travel; and press clippings
(not exceeding $300) ; $225,000, to remain available until March 31,
1953.
INDEPENDENT OFFICES
AMERICAN BATTLE MONUMENTS COMMISSION
Salariesapd expenses: For necessary expenses, as authorized by the
Act of Jung 26, 1946 (36 U. S. C. 121, 123-132, 138), including the
acquisition of land or interest in land in foreign countries; purchase
and repair o uniforms for caretakers of national cemeteries and monu-
ments outsi e of the United States and its Territories and possessions
at a cost no exceeding $500; not to exceed $11,590 for expenses of
travel; rent of office and garage space in foreign countries; and insur-
66 Stat. 394. ante of official motor vehicles in foreign countries when required by
66 Stat. 395, law of such countries; $400,000, and in addition, the Commission is
authorized t utilize for carrying out the purposes of this appropria-
tion, withoa dollar reimbursement from this or any other appropria-
tion, foreiuii currencies or credits owed to or owned by the Treasury
of the United States in an amount not exceeding $319,550, and the
Secretary 9f~ the Treasury is directed to make such foreign currencies
or credits 4vailable to the Commission in the amount stated : Provided,
Station That where station allowance has been authorized by the Department
allowance. of the Arnioy for officers of the Army serving the Army at certain
foreign st tions, the same allowance shall be authorized for officers of
the Arme orces assigned to the Commission while serving at the
same foreig stations, and this appropriation is hereby made available
Officers of for the payment. of such allowance: Provided further, That when
armed forces, traveling on business of the Commission, officers of the Armed Forces
expenses. serving as members or as secretary of the Commission may be
reimbursed for expenses as provided for civilian members of the
Commission
Construct' on of memorials and cemeteries: For expenses necessary
for the per. anent design and construction of memorials and ceme-
teries in for ign countries as authorized by the Act of June 26, 1946
60 Stat. 317. (36 U. S. C 121, 123-132, 138), and the Act of August 5, 1947 (50
61 Stat. 779. U. S. C. 181f9), $500,000, to remain available until expended, and, in
50 U.S.C.' addition, t$El Commission is authorized to utilize for carrying out the
app. ? 1819. purposes, of this appropriation, without dollar reimbursement from
this or any Other appropriation, foreign currencies or credits owed to
or owned by the Treasury of the United States in an amount not
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exceeding $4,500,000, and the Secretary of the Treasury is directed to
make such foreign currencies or credits available to the Commission
in the amount stated, to remain available until expended: Provided,
That foreign currencies available to the credit of the Treasury shall
be used to defray expenses incurred for this purpose wherever
practicable.
ATOMIC ENERGY COMMISSION
Operating expenses: For necessary operating expenses of the Com-
mission in carrying out. the purposes of the Atomic Energy Act of
1946, including the employment of aliens; services authorized by see- 60 Stat. 7756
tion 15 of the Act of August 2, 1946 (5 U. S. C. 55a) i maintenance 42 u. s. C.
and operation of aircraft; publication and dissemination of atomic , 1801 note.
information; purchase, repair, and cleaning of uniforms; purchase 60 stat. 610.
of newspapers and periodicals (not to exceed $4,000) ; official enter-
tainment expenses (not to exceed $5,000) ; not to exceed $2,509,350
for expenses of travel; reimbursement of the General Services Admin-
istration for security guard services; and not to exceed $23,564,275 for
program direction and administration personnel; $708,986,500,
together with the unexpended balances, as of June 30, 1952, of prior
year appropriations to the Atomic Energy Commission, and such
balances shall be available for the payment of obligations incurred by
the Commission in connection with the construction of plants and
the acquisition and installation of equipment: Provided, That of such
amounts $100,000 may be expended for objects of a confidential nature
and in any such case the certificate of the Commission as to the amount
of the expenditure and that it is deemed inadvisable to specify the
nature thereof shall be deemed a sufficient voucher for the sum therein
expressed to have been expended : Provided further, That from this Transfer of
appropriation transfers of sums may be made to other agencies of the funds.
Government for the performance of the work for which this appro- 66 Stat. 395.
priation is made, and in such cases the sums so transferred may be 66 Stat. 396.
merged with the appropriation to which transferred: Provided fur- Salary
ther, That no part of thus appropriation shall be used to pay the salary restriction.
of any officer or employee (except such officers and employees whose
compensation is fixed by law, and scientific and technical personnel)
whose position would be subject to the Classification Act of 1949, as 63 Stat. 954.
amended, if such Act were applicable to such position, at a rate in 5 U. S.C.
excess of the rate payable under such Act for positions of equivalent 1071 note.
difficulty or responsibility: Provided further, That no part of this Cost-Pius-a-
appropriation shall be used in connection with the payment of a fixed fixed-fee
fee to any contractor or firm of contractors engaged under a cost-plus- contract, eto.
a-fixed-fee contract or contracts at any installation of the Commis-
sion, where that fee for community management is at a rate in excess
of $90,000 per annum, or for the operation of a transportation system
where that fee is at a rate in excess of $45,000 per annum.
Plant and equipment: For expenses of the Commission in connec-
tion with the purchase and construction of plant and the acquisition
of equipment and other expenses incidental thereto necessary in carry-
ing out the purposes of the Atomic Energy Act of 1946, including
purchase of land and interests in land; purchase of aircraft; and
purchase of not to exceed two hundred and twenty-five passenger
motor vehicles, of which one hundred and sixty-five shall be for
replacement only; $371,741,000: Provided, That there shall be trans- unexpended
ferred to and merged with this appropriation that portion of the balances.
unexpended balances of prior year appropriations included under the
appropriation for Operating Expenses which is applicable to Plant
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and Equipment, and amounts so transferred together with the fore-
going appropriation . shall remain available until June 30, 1953:
Construction Provided further, That no part of this appropriation shall be used-
projects, (A) to start any new construction project for which an estimate
limitations. was not included in the budget for the current fiscal year;
(B) to start any new construction project the currently estimated
cost of which exceeds by thirty-five per centum the estimated cost
included therefor in such budget.
Liquidation of contract authority : For expenditure by the Commis-
sion to liquidate obligations incurred under prior year contract
authority, 57,000,000.
No part of the appropriations herein made to the Atomic Energy
Commission shall be available for payments under any contract here-
after negotiated without advertising by the Commission, except con-
tracts with any foreign government or any agency thereof and
contracts for source material with foreign producers, unless such con-
tract includes a clause to the effect that the Comptroller General of the
United States or any of his duly authorized representatives shall until
the expiration of three years after final payment have access to and
the right to examine any directly pertinent books, documents, papers,
and records of the contractor or any of his subcontractors engaged in
the performance of and involving transactions related to such contracts
.Audit by GAO. or subcontracts : Provided, That no part of such appropriations shall
be available for payments under any such contract which includes any
provision precluding an audit by the General Accounting Office of
any transaction under such contract.
Any appropriation available under this Act or heretofore made to
the Atomic Energy Commission may initially be used during the
fiscal year 1953 to finance the procurement of materials, services, or
other costs which are a part of work or activities for which funds have
been provided in any other appropriation available to the Comniis-
Transfers of sion: Provided. Thata >..ropriate transfers or adjustments between
funds. such appropriations shall subsequently be made for such costs on the
66 Stat. 396. basis of actual application determined in accordance with generally
66 Stat. 397. accepted accounting; principles.
Restriction. Not to exceed 5 per centum of any appropriation under this head
may be transferred to any other such appropriation but no such
appropriation shall be increased by more than 5 per centum by any
such transfers.
Reduction in contract authority : Contract authority available to
the Commission is hereby reduced by $635,623.
CIVIL SERVICE COMMISSION
Salaries and expenses: For necessary expenses, including not to
exceed $29,000 for services as authorized by section 15 of the Act of
60 stat. 810. August 2, 1946 (5 U. S. C. 55a) ; not to exceed $1.0,000 for medical
examinations performed for veterans by private physicians on a fee
basis; travel expenses of examiners acting under the direction of the
Commission, and ex lenses of examinations and investigations held
in Washington and elsewhere; 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 $65,000 for performing the duties imposed upon the Com-
5 U.S.C. mission by the Act of July 19, 1940 (54 Stat. 767) ; reimbursement of
? 118, the General Services Administration for security guard services for
118k - 118n. protection of confidential files; not to, exceed $479,250 for expenses
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of travel; and not to exceed $5,000 for actuarial services by contract,
without regard to section 3709, Revised Statutes, as amended ; 41 U.S.C. ?5.
$18,703,350: Provided, That no details from any executive department
or independent establishmenC in the District of Columbia or else-
where to the Commission's central office in Washington or to any of
its regional offices shall be made during the current fiscal year, but
this shall not affect the making of details for service as members of
the boards of examiners outside the immediate offices of the Commis-
sion in Washington or of the regional directors, nor shall it affect
the making of details of persons qualified to serve as expert examiners
on special subjects: Provided further, That the Civil Service Commis- Emergency
sion shall have power in case of emergency to transfer or detail any transfer, eta.
of its employees to or from its office or field force : Provided further, Loyalty
That members of the Loyalty Review Board in Washington and of Review Board.
the regional loyalty boards in the field may be paid actual transporta-
tion expenses, and per diem in lieu of subsistence authorized by the
Travel Expense Act of 1949 while traveling on official business away 63 Stat. 166.
from their homes or regular places of business, and while en route to 5 U.S.C.
and from and at the place where their services are to be performed: ? 835 note.
Provided further, That nothing in section 281 or 283 of title 18, United
States Code, or in section 190 of the Revised Statutes (5 U. S. C. 99) 62 Stab. 697.
shall be deemed to apply to any person because of his appointment for
part-time or intermittent service as a member of the Loyalty Review
'Board or a regional loyalty board in the Civil Service Commission.
No part of the appropriations herein made to the Civil Service Legal Examin-
Commission shall be available for the salaries and expenses of the ing Unit.
Legal Examining Unit in the Examining and Personnel Utilization
Division of the Commission, established pursuant to Executive Order
Numbered 9358 of July 1, 1943, or for the compensation or expenses 3 CFR,
of any member of a board of examiners (1) who has not made affidavit 1943 Supp.,p.30
that he has not appeared in any agency proceeding within the pre- Compensation
ceding two years, and will not thereafter while a board member a ) ear board members.
in any agency proceeding, as it party, or in behalf of it party to tie 66 Stat. 397.
proceeding, before an agency in which an applicant is employed who s6 Stat. 398.
has been,rated or will be rated by such member; or (2) who, after
malting such affidavit, has rated all 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 definitions of "agency", "agency proceed-
ing", and "party" in section 2 of thie Administrative Procedure Act 60 stab. 237.
shall applyto these terms as used herein. 5 U. S. C.
No art of a pro appropriations herein shall be used to pay p the com en- Compensation
I nsation
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sation of officers and employees of the Civil Service Commission who of officers
allocate or reallocate supervisory positions in the classified civil service allocating
solely on the size of the group, section, bureau, or other organization supervisory
unit, or on the number of subordinates supervised. References to size positions.
of the group, section, bureau, or other organization unit or the number
of subordinates supervised may be given effect only to the extent
warranted by the workload.of such organization unit and then only in
combination with other factors, such as the kind, difficulty, and com-
plexity of'work supervised, the degree and scope of responsibility
delegated to the supervisor, and the kind, degree, and value of the
supervision actually exercised.
The Civil Service Commission shall not impose it requirement or Age limitation.
limitation of maximum age with respect to the appointment of persons
to positions in the competitive service, except such positions as the
Civil Service Commission may publish from time to time in such form
and manner as it may determine : Provided, That no person who has
reached his seventieth birthday shall be appointed in the competitive
,civil service on other than a temporary basis.
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Annuities, Panama Canal construction employees and Lighthouse
Service widows : For payment of annuities authorized by the Act of
58 Stat. 258. May 29, 1944, as amended (48 U. S. C. 1373a), and the Act of August
33 U.S.C. 19,'1950 (64 Stat. 465), $2,707,000.
?~ 771-775? Payment to civil-service retirement and disability fund: For
financing the liability of the United States, created by the Act
approved May 22, 1920, and Acts amendatory thereof (5 U. S. C.
41 Stat. 614. ch. 14), $321,450,000, which amount shall be placed to the credit of
5 U. s. C. the "civil-service retirement, and disability fund".
691 et seq.
FEDERAL COMMUNICATIONS COMMISSION
Salaries and expenses : For necessary expenses in performing the
48 Stat.1054. duties imposed by the Communications Act of 1934 (47 U. S. C. 151),
U.S.C. S C. the Ship Act of 1910, as amended (46 U. S. C. 484-487), the Inter-
36 stet. 629, national Radiotelegraphic Convention (45 Stat. pt. 2, p. 2760), Execu-
3 CFR tive Order 3513, dated July 9, 1921, as amended under date of June
1949 Ed.,p.19o 30, 1934, relating to applications for submarine cable licenses, and
(E.0. 6779). the radiotelegraphy provisions of the Convention for Promoting
50 stat. 1146. Safety of Life at Sea (50 Stat. 1121),, including newspapers (not to
exceed $175)2 land and structures (not to exceed $3,000), special
counsel fees, improvement and care of, grounds and repairs to build-
ings (not to exceed. $17,500), purchase of not to exceed ten passenger
motor vehicles for replacement only, and services as authorized by
60 Stat. 810. section 15 of the Act of August 2, 1946.(5 U. S. C. 55a), $6,408,460,
of which not to exceed $88,525 shall be available for expenses of travel.
FEDERAL POWER COMMISSION
Salaries and expenses: For expenses: necessary for the work of the
66 Stat. 398. Commission, as authorized by law, including not to exceed $202,500
66 Stat. 399. for expenses o travel-; purchase (not to exceed one for replacement
only) and hire of passenger motor vehicles; and not to exceed $500
for newspapers; $4,085,700, of which not to exceed $10,000 shall be
available for special counsel and services as authorized by section
60 Stat. 810. 15 of the Act of August 2, 1946 ~5 U. S. C. 55a), but at rates not
exceeding $50 per diem for individuals.
FEDERAL TRADE CIOMMISSION
Salaries and expenses: For necessary expenses of the Federal Trade
Commission, including contract stenographic reporting services, not
to exceed $500 for newspapers, and not to exceed $142,235 for expenses
of travel, $4,053,800: Provided, That no part of the funds appro-
priated herein for the Federal Trade Commission 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 : For personal services, $30,100,000.
Miscellaneous expenses : For necessary expenses, including not to
exceed $1,062,500 for expenses of travel, $1,960,000.
Appropriations for the General Accounting Office shall be available
for newspapers anal periodicals (not exceeding $500), and services as
60 Stat. 810. authorized by section 15 of the Act of August 2, 1946 (5 U. S. C. 55a).
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The fourth paragraph tinder the heading "General Accounting
Office" in Public Law 137, approved August 31, 1951 (65 Stat. 274),
is amended by changing "two positions in grade GS-18" to "four
positions in grade GS-18" and "seven positions in grade GS-16" to
"thirteen positions in grade GS-16".
GENERAL SERVICES ADMINISTRATION
Executive direction and staff operations: For necessary expenses in
the performance of executive direction and staff operations for activi-
ties under the control of the General Services Administration,; includ-
ing not to exceed $97,385 for expenses of travel; not to exceed $250
for }purchase of newspapers and periodicals; and processing and deter-
mining net renegotiation rebates; $4,140,750.
Public Buildings Service: For necessary expenses of real property
management and related activities as provided by law; including the commissioner
salary of the Commissioner of Public Buildings at the rate of $16,500 of Public
per annum so long as the position is held by the present incumbent; Buildings.
repair and improvement of public buildings and grounds (including
furnishings and equipment) colder the control of the General Services
Administration; rental of buildings in the District of Columbia; res-
toration of leased premises; moving Government agencies in connection
with the assignment, allocation, and transfer of building space; demo-
lition of buildings; acquisition by purchase or otherwise and disposal
by sale or otherwise of real estate and interests therein; purchase of
not to exceed three passenger motor vehicles for replacement only.;
and not to exceed $177,335 for expenses of travel; $101,046,030:
Provided, That the foregoing appropriation shall not be availableDispersal of
to effect the moving of Government agencies from the District of departmental
Columbia into buildings acquired to accomplish the dispersal of functions.
departmental functions of the executive establishment into areas
outside of but accessible to the District of Columbia. 66 Stat. 399.
Federal Supply Service: For necessary expenses of personal prop- 66 Stat. 400.
erty management and related activities as provided by law; including
not to exceed $250 for the purchase of newspapers and periodicals;
not to exceed $77,600 for expenses of travel; and the purchase of not
to exceed one passenger motor vehicle for replacement only; $2,154,100.
National Archives and Records Service : For necessary expenses
in connection with Federal .records management and related activities
as provided by law; including preparation of guides and other finding
aids to records of the Second World War; purchase of not to exceed
one passenger motor vehicle for replacement only; and not to exceed
$23,340 for expenses of travel; $4,868,200.
The appropriate foregoing appropriation to the General Services Advances and
Administration shall be credited with (1) advances or reimburse-reimbursements.
ments for salaries and administrative expenses chargeable against
other appropriations of the General Services Administration, and
such salaries and. expenses may be paid from such foregoing appro-
priation; (2) cost of maintenance, upkeep, and repair included as
part of rentals received from Government corporations pursuant to
law (40 U. S. C. 129) ; (3) reimbursements for services performed61 Stat. 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 (4) appropriations or funds available to other agencies, and trans-
ferred to the General Services Administration, in connection with
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property transferred to the General Services Administration pursu-
62 Stat.1225. ant to the Act of July 2, 1948 (50 U. S. C. 451ff), and such appropria-
tions or funds may, with the approval of the Bureau of-the Budget,
be so transferred.
Typewriting During the current fiscal year, no part of any money appropriated
machines. in this or any other At shall be used during any quarter of such fiscal
year to purchase within the continental limits of the United States
typewriting machines (except bookkeeping and billing machines) at
a price which exceeds- 90 per centum of the lowest net cash price, plus
applicable Federal excise taxes, accorded the most-favored customer
(other than the Government, the American National Red Cross, and
the Sill, rchasers of typewriting machines for educational purposes only)
of manufacturer of such machines during the six-month period
immediately preceding such quarter: Provided, That the purchase,
utilization, and disposal of typewriting machines shall be performed
in accordance with the provisions of the Federal Property and Ad-
63 Stat. 377; ministrative Services Act of 1949, as amended.
64 Stat. 578. For necessary emergency expenses of the General Services Adminis-
al 0. s. o. tration not otherwise provided for, for operation, maintenance, pro-
tection, repair, alterations, and improvements of public buildings and
grounds (including furnishings and equipment) to the extent that such
buildings and grounds are under the control of the General Services
Administration for such purposes as are provided for in Public Law
152, Eighty-first Congress, as amended; rental of buildings or parts
thereof in the District of Columbia and elsewhere,- including repairs,
alterations, and improvements necessary for proper use by the Govern-
ment without regard to section 322 of the Act of June 30, 1932, as
47 Stat. 412. amended -(40 U. S. C. 278a) ; restoration of leased premises; moving
Government agencies in connection with the assignment, allocation,
and transfer of building space; not to exceed $24,300- for expenses of
66 stet. a00. travel; and a men_t of per diem employees employed in connection
66 tat. 401, with any of the foregoing functions at rates approved by the Admin-
istrator of General Services or his designee, not exceeding current rates
for similar services in places where such services are employed;
Restriction. $22,668,250: Provided, That of this amount, such sums as may be
determined by the General Services Administrator to be necessary
maybe paid into other appropriations of the General Services Admin-
istration only for purposes of accounting: Provided further, That no
part of this appropriation shall be available to effect the moving of
Government agencies from the District of Columbia to accomplish the
dispersal of departmental functions.
Buildings Renovation and improvement of federally owned buildings outside
outside D.C. the District of Columbia: For expenses necessary for continuing the
program for the renovation and improvement of federally owned
buildings outside the District of Columbia, for which funds are not
otherwise available, including appurtenances and approaches thereto;
that are under the control of the General Services Administration for
repair and preservation, as authorized by title III of the Act of June
63 Stat. 198. 16, 1949 (Public Law 105), $4,750,000, to remain available until
40 U. S. C297a. expended , of which not to exceed $37,550 shall be available for expenses
297, of Repair, preservation, and equipment, outside the District of Colum-
bia : For expenses necessary for the repair, alteration, improvement,
preservation, and equipment, not otherwise provided for, of completed
Federal buildings, the grounds and approaches thereof, wharves, and
piers, together with the necessary dredging adjacent thereto, and ca1:e
and safeguarding of, sites acquired for Federal buildings; the-demoli-
tion of buildings thereon; and the purchase and repair of equipment
and fixtures in buildings under the administration of the General
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Services Administration; $9,250,000, of which not to exceed $74,500
shall ba available for expenses of travel.
Refunds under Renegotiation Act: For refunds under section 201
(f) of the Renegotiation Act of 1951, $9,300,000, which, together with 65 stmt. 23.
the unobligated balance of the appropriation granted under this head 50 u. s. C.
for the fiscal year 1952, shall remain available until June 30, 1954: apD. 1231.
Provided, That to the extent refunds are made from this appropriation
of excessive profits collected under the Renegotiation Act and retained
by the Reconstruction Finance Corporation or any of its subsidiaries,
the Reconstruction Finance Corporation or the appropriate subsidiary
shall reimburse this appropriation.
Expenses, general supply fund: For expenses necessary for opera-
tion 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, and including not
to exceed $450 for purchase of newspapers and periodicals; and not
to exceed $133,900 for expenses of travel; $14,530,500: Provided, That
the general supply fund shall be available for the purchase of not to
exceed five passenger motor vehicles for replacment only for the
purposes of this appropriation.
For necessary expenses in carrying out the provisions of the Stra-
tegic and Critical Materials Stock Piling Act of July 23, 1946, includ- 60 stet. 596.
in,g services as authorized by section 15 of the Act of August 2, 1946 509 U. S.C.
(5 U. S. C. 55a), not to exceed $160,425 for expenses of travel,60 stet. 810.
and the purchase of not to. exceed two passenger motor vehicles for
replacement only, $203,979,000 to remain available until expended, of
which $70,000,000 is for liquidation of obligations incurred pur-
suant to authority heretofore granted under this head: 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 ex )enditure 66 Stat. 401.
for the purposes, of this appropriation: govt ed tcrt her, hat 66 scat. 402.
during the current fiscal year, there shall be no ]imitation on the
value of surplus strategic and critical materials which, in accord-
ance with subsection 6 (a) of the Act of July 23, 1946 (50 U. S. C.
He (a)), may be transferred to stockpiles established in accordance
with.said Act.
Contract authorizations available to the General Services Admin-
istration under the headings hereinafter set forth are hereby reduced
in the following amounts :
"Construction of public buildings outside the District of Columbia",
$29,500,000.
"Federal Courts Building, District of Columbia"', $3,875,000.
OFFICE OF THE ADMINISTRATOR
Salaries and expenses: For necessary expenses of the Office of the
Administrator, including rent in the District of Columbia; services
as authorized by section 15 of the Act of August 2, 1946 (5 U. S. C.
55a); not to exceed $237,500 for expenses of travel; expenses of so
attendance at meetings of organizations concerned with the work of
the agency; and transportation expenses and not to exceed $25 per
diem in lieu of subsistence, as authorized by section 5 of the Act of
August 2, 1946 (5 U. S. C. 73b-2), for persons serving without coin-60
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pensation as members of any advisory committee established pursuant
63 Stat. 439. to title VI of the Housing Act of 1949; $4,606,000: Provided, That
12 U. s. C. necessary expenses of inspections and of providing representatives at
? 1701h. the site of projects being undertaken by local public agencies pursuant
63 Stat. 414. to title I of the Housing Act of 1949 and of projects financed through
42 U.S.C. loans to educational institutions authorized by title IV of the Housing
?? 1451-1460. Act of 1950, shall be compensated by such agencies or institutions by
64 stat. 77.
12 v s c the payment of fixed fees which in the aggregate will cover the costs
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??1749-17490 of rendering such services, and expenses for such purpose shall be
considered nonadnainistrative; 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 $455,000.
Defense Community Facilities and Services : During the current
fiscal year not to exceed $112,500 of the appropriation granted under
65 Stat. 760. this head in the Second Supplemental Appropriation Act, 1952, shall
be available for administrative expenses in connection with the con-
struction of facilities under such appropriation.
PUIIVIC HOUSING ADMINISTRATION
Annual contributions : For the payment of annual contributions to
public housing agencies in accordance with section 10 of the United
50 9tat. 891. States Housing Act of 1937, as amended (42 U. S. C. 1410), $29,880,000:
Citizenship Provided, That except for payments. required on contracts entered
of tenant. into prior to April 18, 1940, no part of this appropriation shall be
available for payment to any public housing agency for expenditure
in connection with any low-rent housing project, unless the public
housing agency shall have adopted regulations prohibiting as a tenant
66 Stat. 402. of an s ch project byresrental or occupancy any person other than a
66 Stat. 403. citizen o the United States, but such prohibition shall not be appli-
cable in the case of a family of any serviceman or the family of any
veteran who has been discharged (other than dishonorably) from, or
the family of any serviceman who died in the Armed Forces of the
United States within four years prior to the date of application for
audit and admission to such housing : Provided further, That all expenditures
settlement. of this appropriation shall be subject to audit and final settlement by
the Comptroller General of the United States under the provisions of
42 Stat. 20, the Budget and Accounting Act of 1921, as amended: Provided fur-
31 U.S.C. ?1. ther, That notwithstanding the provisions of the United States Hous-
50 stat. 891. ing Act of 1937, as amended, tjie Public Housing Administration
42 U.S.C. shall not, with respect to projects initiated after March 1, 1949, (1)
1430. authorize during the fiscal year 1953 the commencement of construc-
tion of in excess of thirty-five thousand dwelling units, or (2) after
the date of approval of this Act, enter into any agreement, contract,
or other arrangement which will bind the Public Housing Admin-
istration with respect to loans, annual contributions, or authoriza-
tions for commencement of construction, for dwelling units aggre-
gating in excess of thirty-five thousand to be authorized for com-
mencement of construction during any one fiscal year subsequent to
the fiscal year 1953, unless a greater number of units is hereafter
authorized by the Congress: Provided further, That the Public
Housing Administration shall not, after the date of approval of this
Act, authorize the construction of any projects initiated before or after
March 1, 1919, in any locality in which such projects have been or may
hereafter be rejected by the governing body of the locality or by public
vote, unless such projects have been subsequently approved by the
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same procedure through which such rejection was expressed : Pro-
vided further, That no housing unit constructed under the United
States Housing Act of 1937, as amended, shall be occupied by a per- 50 Stat. 888.
son who is a member of an organization designated as subversive by 42 U.S.C.
the Attorney General- Provided further, That the foregoing prohi- ~ 1430.
bition shall be enforced by the local housing authority, and that such
prohibition shall not impair or affect the powers or obligations of
the Public Housing Administration with respect to the making of
loans and annual contributions under the United States Housing Act
of 1937, as amended,
Administrative.expenses : For administrative expenses of the Public
Housing Administration, $8,000,000, to be merged with and expended
under the authorization for such expenses contained in title III of
INDIAN CLAIMS COMMISSION
Salaries and expenses : For expenses necessary to carry out the pur-
Ioses of the Act of August 13, 1946 (25 U. S. C.. 70), creating an 60 Stat. 1049.
Indian Claims Commission, $91,400, of which not to exceed $2,275
shall be available for expenses of travel.
INTERSTATE COMMERCE COMMISSION
General expenses : For expenses necessary in performing the func-
tions vested law in the Commission (49 U. S. C. 1-24, 301-327,
901-923, 1001by -1022), except those otherwise specifically provided for
in this Act, and for general administration,-including not to exceed
$5,000 for the employment of special counsel; contract stenographic
reporting services; newspapers (not to exceed $200) ; not to exceed
$230,650 for expenses of travel; and.purchase of nine passenger motor 66 stat. 403.
vehicles for replacement only; $9,319,500, of which $100,000 shall be 66 Stat. 404.
available for valuations of pipe.lines: Provided, That Joint Board Government
members and cooperating State commissioners may use Government transportation
transportation requests when traveling in connection with their duties reque3ts.
as such.
Railroad safety: For expenses necessary in performing functions
authorized by law (45 U. S. C.1-15,17-21, 35-46, 61-61; 49 U. S. C. 26)
to insure a maximum of safety in the operation of railroads, including
authority to investigate, test experimentally, and report on the use
and need of any appliances or systems intended to promote the safety
of railway operation, including those, pertaining to block-signal and
train-control systems, as authorized by the joint resolution approved
June 30, 1906, and the Sundry Civil Act of May 27, 1908 (45 U.. S. C. 34 Stat. 838.
35-37), and to require carriers by railroad subject to the Act to install 35 star. 325.
automatic train-stop or train-control devices as prescribed by the Com-
mission (49 U. S. . 26), including the employment of inspectors and 41 Stat. 498.
engineers, and including not to exceed $163,050 for expenses of travel,
$974,500.
Locomotive inspection : For expenses necessary in the enforcement
of the Act of, February 17, 1911, entitled "An Act to promote the safety
of employees and travelers upon railroads by compelling common
carriers engaged in interstate commerce to equip their locomotives with
safe and suitable boilers and. appurtenances thereto", as amended (45
U. S. C. 22-34), including not to exceed $112,620 for expenses of travel, 36 Stat. 913.
$709,500.
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INTE.RSTATE COMMISSION ON THE POTOMAC RIVER
BASIN
Contribution to Interstate Commission on the Potomac River Basin:
To enable the Secretary of the Treasury to pay in advance to the Inter-
state Commission on the Potomac River Basin the Federal contribution
toward the expenses of the Commission during the current fiscal year
in the administration of its business in the conservancy district estab-
33 U.S.C. lished pursuant to the Act of July 11, 1940 (54 Stat. 748), $5,000.
? 567b.
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, and including con-
tracts for the making of special investigations and reports and for
engineering, drafting and computing services; equipment; not to
exceed $240,050 for expenses of travel,; :maintenance and operation
of aircraft; purchase, of four passenger motor vehicles for replace-
meat only; not to exceed $100 for newspapers and periodicals; and
services as authorized by section 15 of the Act of August 2, 1946
.60 Stat. 810. (5 U. S. C. 55a) ; $48,586,100..
Construction and equipment : For construction and equipment at
laboratories and research stations of the Committee, to remain avail-
able until expended, $17,700,000, of which $1,000,000 shall be available
for payments under contracts entered into pursuant to the contract
authority heretofore granted under this head.
NATIONAL CAPITAL HOUSING AUTHORITY
66 Stat. 404. Maintenance and operation of properties: For the maintenance and
66 Stat. 405. operation, of properties under title I of the District of Columbia Alley
52 stat.1186. Dwellin Authorit Act $45,000: Provided, That all receipts derived
D.C. Code rom sales, eases, or other sources shall be covered into the Treasury
?? 5-103 to of the United States monthly: Provided further, That so long as funds
5-111. are available from appropriations for the foregoing purposes, the
provisions of section 507 of the Housing Act of 1950 (Public Law 475,
64 stat. 81. Eighty-first Congress) shall not be effective.
NATIONAL CAPITAL PARK' AND PLANNING
COMMISSION
Land acquisition, National Capital park, parkway and playground
system : For necessary expenses for the National Capital Park and
Planning Commission in connection with the acquisition of land for
the park, parkway, and playground system of the National Capital,
D.O. Code as authorized by section 4 of the Act of May 29, 1930 (46 Stat. 482),
8-102 note. including services as authorized by section 15 of the Act of August
2, 1946 (5 U. S. C. 55a), and real estate appraisers, by contract or
otherwise without regard to the civil service and classification laws, at
rates of pay or fees not to exceed those usual for similar services; and
purchase of options; $66,000, to remain available until expended :
Limitation. Provided, That not exceeding $24 940 of the funds available for land
acquisition purposes shall be used during the current fiscal year for
necessary expenses of the Commission (other/than payments for land)
in connection with land acquisition.
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NATIONAL SCIENCE FOUNDATION
Salaries and expenses: For expenses necessary to carry out the
purposes of the National Science Foundation Act of 1950 (42 U. S. C.
1861-1875), including award of graduate fellowships; services as 64 Stat. 149.
authorized by section 15 of the Act of August 2, 1946 (5 U. S. C. 55a), 60 Stat. 810.
at rates not to exceed $50 per diem for individuals; hire of passenger
motor vehicles; not to exceed $118,750 for expenses of travel; and
reimbursement of the General Services Adnunistratioil for security
guard services; $4,750,000, to remain available until expended.
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
$235,500 for expenses of travel; services as authorized by section 15
of the Act of 'August 2, 1946 (5 U. S. C. 55a), at rates not to exceed 60 Stan. 810.
$50 per diem for individuals; and rents in the District of Columbia;
$5,407,800.
SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE CQMMISSION
r?
Salaries and expenses : For necessary expenses, including not to
exceed $500 for the purchase of newspapers; not to exceed $101,250
for expenses of travel; and services as authorized by section 15 of the
Act of August 2,1946 (5 U. S. C. 55a) ; $5,245,080. 60 Stat. 810.
66 Stat. 405.
SELECTIVE SERVICE SYSTEM 66 Stat. 406.
SALARIES AND EXPENSES
For expenses necessary for the operation and maintenance of the
Selective Service System, as authorized by title I of the Universal
Military Training and Service Act (62 Stat. 404), as ainended, includ_ 65 Stat. 75.
in" services as authorized by section 15 of the Act of August 2, 1946 50 U.5451-4n. PP. (5 U. S. C. 55a) ; not to exceed $250 for the purchase of newspapers 60 Stat. 810.
and periodicals; not to exceed $78,125 for expenses of travel, National
Administration, Planning, Training, and Records Management; not
to exceed $408,925 for expenses of travel, State Administration, Plan-
ning, Training, and Records Servicing; $92,500 for the National
Selective Service Appeal Board, of which not to exceed $3,875 shall
be available for expenses of travel; and $215,200 for the National
Advisory Committee on the Selection of Doctors, Dentists, and Allied
Specialists, of which not to exceed $45,000 shall be available for
expenses of travel; $36;772,000: Provided, That during the current
fiscal year, the President may exempt this appropriation from the
provisions of subsection (c) of section 3679 of the Revised Statutes, 31 U.S.C.
as amended, whenever he deems such action to be necessary in the ~ 665.
interest of national defense.
Appropriations for the Selective Service System may be used for
the destruction of records accumulated under the Selective Training stat. 885.
and Service Act of 1940, as amended, which are hereby authorized to 54
be destroyed by the Director of Selective Service after compliance 50 U.S.C.
t t 318.
with the procedures for the destruction of records prescribed pursuant app.
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to the Records Disposal Act of 1943, as amended (44 U. S. C. 366-
57 Stat. 380. 380) : Provided, That no records may be transferred to any other
agency without the approval of the Director of Selective Service.
SMITHSONIAN INSTITUTION
Salaries and expenses, Smithsonian Institution For all necessary
expenses for the preservation, exhibition, and increase of collections
from, the surveying and exploring expeditions of the Government
and from other sources; for the system of international exchanges
between the United States and foreign countries; for anthropological
researches among the American' Indians and the .natives of lands
under the jurisdiction or protection of the United States, independ-
ently; or in cooperation with State, educational, and scientific organ-
izations in the United States, and the excavation and preservation of
archeolo-,ical remains; for maintenance of the Astrophysical Observa-
tory and making necessary observations in high altitudes; for the
administration of the National Collection of Fine Arts; for the
administration, and for the constuction and maintenance, of labora-
tory and other facilities on Barro Colorado Island, Canal Zone, under
54 Stat. 724. the provisions of the Act of July 2, 1940, as amended by the provi-
4e u. S. c. sions of Reorganization Plan Numbered 3 of 1946; for the mainte-
?? 1381-1367, nance and administration of a national air museum as authorized b
so stat.11o1, by
5 v. S. c. the Act of August 12, 1946 (20 U. S. C. 77) ; including not to exceed
?133y-16note. $35,000 for services as authorized by section 15 of the Act of August
60 Stat. 997. 2, 1946 (5 U. S. C. 55a) ; not to exceed $10,225 for expenses of travel;
60 stat. 810. purchase, repair, and cleaning of uniforms for guards and elevator
conductors; repairs and alterations of buildings and approaches;
and preparation of manuscripts, drawings, and illustrations for
publication; $2,419,500: Provided, That this appropriation shall be
66 Stat. 406. available for the re aix, aalteration, improvement, preservation, and
66 tat. 407. equipment of eased premises, and the construction of auxiliary and
appurtenant temporary structures, ramps, roadways, and approaches
thereto, at the Chicago International Airport, O'Hare Field, Park
Ridge, Illinois, to house the National Air Museum storage collections.
Salaries and expenses, National Gallery of Art: For the upkeep and
operation of the National Gallery of Art, the protection and care of the
works of art therein, and administrative expenses incident thereto, as
20 U. S. c. authorized by the Act of March 24, 1937 (50 Stat. 51), as amended
?? 71-75. by the public resolution of April 13, 1939 (Public Resolution 9,
53 Stat. 577. Seventy-sixth Congress), including services as authorized by section
20 U.S.C.?74. 15 of the Act of August 2, 1946 (5 U. S. C. 55a) ; payment in advance
60 Stat. 910. when authorized by the treasurer of the Gallery for membership in
library, museum, and art associations or societies whose publications or
services are available to members only, or to members at a price lower
than to the general public; purchase, repair, and cleaning of uniforms
for guards and elevator operators; purchase or rental of devices and
services for protecting buildings and contents thereof, and maintenance
and repair of buildings, approaches, and grounds; not to exceed $1,800
for expenses of travel; and not to exceed: $15,000 for restoration and
repair of works of art for the National Gallery of Art by contracts
made, without advertising, with individuals, firms, or organizations at
such rates or prices and under such terms and conditions as the Gallery
may deem proper; $1,240,550.
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SUBVERSIVE ACTIVITIES CONTROL BOARD
Salaries and expenses: For necessary expenses of the Subversive
(Activities Control Board, including services as authorized by section
15 of the Act of August 2, 1946 (5 U. S. C. 55a), not to exceed $5,500 60 Stat. 810.
for expenses of travel, and not to exeeed?$100 for the purchase of news-
papers and periodicals, $291,305, together with not to exceed $20,000
of the unobhgated balance of funds appropriated for this purpose in
the "Independent Offices Appropriation Act, 1952". 65 Stat. 280.
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TARIFF COMMISSION
Salaries and expenses: For necessary expenses of the Tariff Com-
mission, including subscriptions to newspapers (not to exceed $200),
not to exceed $13,500 for expenses of travel, and contract stenographic
reporting services as authorized by section 15 of the Act of August 2,
1946 (5 U. S. C. 55a), $1,291,375: Provided, That no part of this 60 Sta.t. 810.
appropriation shall be used to pay the salary of any member of the
Tariff Commission who shall hereafter participate in any proceedings
under sections 336, 337, and 338 of the Tariff Act of 1930, wherein he 46 Stat. 701.
or any member of his family has any special, direct, and pecuniary 19 U.S.C.
interest, or in which he has acted as attorney or special representative. ~~ 1336-1338.
TENNESSEE VALLEY AUTHORITY
For the purpose of carrying out the provisions of the Tennessee
Valley Authority Act of 1933, as amended (16 U. S. C., ch. 12A), 48 Stat. 48.
including purchase (not to exceed two) and hire, maintenance, and 16 U. S.O.
operation of aircraft; the purchase (not to exceed two hundred and ~~831--831h-2.
twenty, of which one hundred and fifty shall be for replacement
only) and hire of passenger motor vehicles, $186,027,000, to remain
available until expended, and to be available for the payment of obli-
gations chargeable against prior appropriations: Provided, That no Restriction.
funds appropriated for the Tennessee Valley Authority by this para- 66 Stat. 407.
graph shall be used for the maintenance or operation of any aircra 66 Stat. 406.
for passenger service that is not specifically confined to the active
operation of the official business of the Tennessee Valley Authority by
officers or employees of such Authority, and not to exceed $1,546,650
of funds available to the Tennessee Valley Authority shall be used for
expenses of travel.
THE TAX COURT OF THE UNITED STATES
Salaries and expenses : For necessary expenses, including contract
stenographic reporting services and not to exceed $35,000 for travel
expenses, $900,000: Provided, That travel expenses of the judges shall
be paid upon the written certificate of the judge.
VETERANS' ADMINISTRATION
Administration, medical, hospital, and domiciliary services: For
necessary expenses of the Veterans' Administration, including main-
tenance and operation of medical, hospital, and domiciliary services,
in carrying out the functions pursuant to all laws for which the
Administration is charged with administering, including purchase of
thirty-eight passenger motor vehicles for replacement onl ; services
as authorized by section 15 of the Act of August 2, 1946 (5 U. S. C. Stat. 010.
55a) ; maintenance and operation of farms; recreational articles and 60
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facilities at institutions maintained by the Veterans' Administration.;
expenses incidental to securing employment for war veterans; funeral,.
burial, and other expenses incidental thereto for beneficiaries of the
Veterans' Administration except burial awards authorized by Veter-
38 U.S.C. tins' Administration Regulation Numbered 9 (a); as amended; aid to
note foil. State or Territorial homes in conformity with the Act approved August
oh. 12. 27, 1888, as amended (24 U. S. C. 134), for the support of veterans
25 Stat.450. eligible for admission to Veterans' Administration facilities for hos-
pital or domiciliary care; not to exceed $6,000 for newspapers and
periodicals; not to exceed $3,530,700 for expenses of travel of
visual edu- employees; not to exceed $45,300 for the preparation, shipment,
cation in- installation, and display of exhibits, photographic displays, moving
formation, pictures, and other visual educational information and descriptive
material, including the purchase or rental of equipment; $843,382,260,
together with not to exceed $12,500,000 of the unobliga.ted balance of
funds appropriated for this purpose in the "Independent Offices Appro-
priation Act, 1952", from which allotments and transfers may be made
to the Federal Security Agency (Public Health Service), the Army,
Navy, and Interior Departments, for disbursements 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
Public rela- Veterans' Administration: Provided, That no part of this appropria-
tions work, tion shall be used to pay in excess of seventy persons engaged in public
Construe- relations work: Provided further, That no part of this appropriation
tion, etc., shall be'expended for the purchase of any site for or toward the con-
restrictions, struction of any new hospital or home, or for the purchase of any.
hospital or home, and this appropriation may be used to repair, alter,
improve, or'provide facilities in the several hospitals and homes under
the jurisdiction of the Veterans' Administration, not otherwise pro-
vided for, either by contract or by the hire of temporary employees
66 Stat. 408. and the purchase of materials.
66 Stat. . $ompensation and pensions : For the payment of compensatiop,
pensions, gratuities, and allowances (including subsistence allowances
57 Stat. 43. authorized by part V7[I of Veterans' Regulation 1a, as amended),
38 U.S.C. authorized under any Act of Congress, or regulation of the President
note foil. based thereon, including emergency officers' retirement pay and annui-
oh. 12. ties, 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 601 of the Act of May 19,
43 Stat. 125, 1924, as amended (38 U. S. C. 631 and 661), $2,204,351,000, to be
immediately available and 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. Readjustment Act of 1944, $558,907,200, to be immediately available
38 U. S. C. and to remain available until expended.
$$ 701, 694- Military and naval insurance : For military and naval insurance,
694J, 696- $6,854,006, to remain available until expended.
696m noe
foil, oht 12. Hospital and domiciliary facilities: For hospital and domiciliary
facilities, for extendip_g, with the approval of the President, 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
46 Stat.1550, approved March 4, 1931 (38 U. S. C. 438j-k) or in section 101 of the
58 Stat. 284. Servicemen's Readjustment Act of '1944 (38 U. S. C. 693a), to remain
available until expended, $108,791,000, of which $59,000,000 is for pay-
ment of obligations heretofore authorized to be incurred under this
Restriction. head: Provided, That no part of the foregoing appropriation shall be
used to commence any ma or 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' Administra-
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tion is reasonably certain that the installation will be abandoned in
the near future: Provided further, That not to exceed 5.5 per centum Technical and
of the amounts available under this head shall be available for the clerical
employment of all necessary technical and clerical personnel for the ",rsonnel.
preparation of plans and specifications for the projects as approved.
hereunder and in the supervision of the execution thereof, and for all
travel expenses, field dffice equipment, and supplies in connection
therewith, except that whenever the Veterans' Administration finds
it necessary in the construction of any project to employ other Govern-
ment agencies or persons outside the Federal service to perform such
services not to exceed 9 per centum of the cost of such projects ma
be expended for such services: Provided further, That amounts avail- Portable
able under this head for portable initial equipment are increased initial
from $31,455,440 to $33,349,581 including the purchase of one hundred equipment.
and ninety-eight passenger motor vehicles.
Major alterations, improvements, and repairs: For all necessary
expenses of major alterations, improvements, and repairs to hospital
and domiciliary facilities, $8,750,000, 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 5,t any facility if the Veterans'
Administration is reasonably certain that the installation will be
abandoned in the near future.
National service life insurance: For the payment of benefits and
for transfer to the national service life insurance fund, in accordance
with the National Service Life Insurance Act of 1940, as amended, 54 Stat.1008.
$54,072,000, to remain available until expended : Provided, That cer- 36 U. 5.0.
tain premiums shall be credited to this appropriation as provided by ~ 818.
the Act. 66 Stat. 409.
Servicemen's indemnities: or payment of liabilities under the 66 Stat. 410.
Servicemen's Indemnity Act of 1951, $8,595,000, to remain available 65 Stat. 33.
until expended. 38 U.S.C.
Veterans' miscellaneous benefits: For the payment of burial awards ~ 851 note.
authorized by Veterans' Administration Regulation Numbered 9 (a), 38 U.S.C.
as amended, and for supplies, equipment, and tuition authorized by note soil. 12.
part VII and payments authorized by part IX of Veterans' Admin- .
57 2t. 43.
istration Regulation Numbered 1 (a), as amended, $17,206,000, to 38 U. S. C.
remain available until expended. note roil.
Grants to the Republic of the Philippines: For payment to the ch. 12.
Republic of the Philippines of grants in accordance with the Act of
July 1, 1948 (50 U. S. C. App. 1991-1996), for expenses incident to 62 Stat.1210.
medical care and treatment of veterans, $1,861,500.
Automobiles and other conveyances for disabled veterans : To enable
the Administrator to provide, or assist in providing, automobiles or
other conveyances for disabled veterans as authorized by the act of
October 20, 1951 (Public Law 187), $5,000,000, to remain available 65 Stat. 574.
until expended. 38 U. S. C.
No part of the foregoing appropriations shall be available for hos- ~? 252a-252e.
pitalization or examination of any persons except beneficiaries entitled
under the laws bestowing such benefits to veterans, unless reimburse-
ment of cost is made to the appropriation at such rates as may be fixed
by the Administrator of Veterans Affairs.
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WAR CLAIMS COMMISSION
PA'YRIENT Or LAIMS
For payment of claims, as authorized by the War Claims Act of
62 stat.1240. 1948, as amended, from funds deposited in the Treasury to the credit
50
appU ?.2001 of the war claims fund created by section 13 (a) of said Act, such
? note. sums as may be necessary, to be available to the Secretary of the
Treasury for payment of claims under sections 4 (a), 4 (b) (2), 5
(a) through (e), 6, and 7 of said Act to the payees named and in the
amounts stated in certifications by the War Claims Commission and
the Secretary of Labor or their duly authorized representatives, which
certifications shall be in lieu of any vouchers which might otherwise
be required: Provided, That this appropriation shall not be available
for administrative expenses: Provided further, That no claims shall
be allowed or paid under the provisions of said War Claims Act of
1948 from any funds other than those covered into the Treasury pur-
suant to the provisions of section 39 of the Trading With the Enemy
62 Stat.1246, Act of October 6, 1917, as amended, as provided by section 13 (a) of
.app50 S. 39 C. said War Claims Act of 1948.
ADMINISTRATIVE EXPENSES
For expenses necessary for the War Claims Commission, including
services as authorized by section 15 of the Act of August 2, 1946 (5
60 Stat. 610. U. S. C. 55a) ; expenses of attendance at meetings concerned with
the purposes of this appropriation; not to exceed $9,000 for expenses
of travel; and advances or reimbursements to other Government
agencies for use of their facilities and services in carrying out the
functions of the Commission; $734,550, to be derived from the war
62 Stat.1247. claims fund created by section 13 (a) of the War Claims Act of 1948
50 U.S.C. (Public Law 896, approved July 3, 1948).
app. ? 2012.
66 Stat. 410. REDUCTION IN APPROPRIATION
6
The unobligated balance of the funds available for necessary expenses
of the National Capital Sesquicentennial Commission, as authorized
by the Acts of July 18, 1947 (Public Law 203), and May 31, 1949
(Public Law 78), is hereby rescinded effective July 1, 1952, except for
necessary liquidating expenses, and such sum shall. be carried to the
surplus fund and covered into the Treasury immediately upon the
approval of this Act.
INDEPENDENT OFFICES-GNERAL PROVISIONS
Persons advo-
cating over-
throw of U.S.
Government,
etc.
SEC. 102. No part; of any appropriation contained in this title for the
Atomic Energy Commission shall be used to confer a fellowship on any
person who advocates or who is a member of an organization or party
that advocates the overthrow of the Government of the United States
by force or violence or with respect to whom the Commission finds,
upon investigation and report by the Federal Bureau of Investigation
on the character, associations, and loyalty of whom, that reasonable
grounds exist for belief that such person is disloyal to the Govern-
ment of the United States : Provided; That any person who advocates
or who is a member of an organization or party that advocates the
overthrow of the Government of the United States by force or violence
and! accepts employment or a fellowship the salary, wages, stipend,
grant, or expenses for which are paid from any appropriation con-
tairped in this title shall be guilty of a felony and, upon conviction, shall
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be fined not more than $1,000 or imprisoned for not more than one
year, or both : Provided further, That the above penal clause shall be
in addition to, and not in substitution for, any other provisions of
existing law.
SEC. 103. Where appropriations in this title are expendable for travel Travel
expenses of employees and no specific limitation has been placed expenses.
thereon, the expenditures for such travel expenses may not exceed the
amount set forth therefor in the budget estimates submitted for the
appropriations.
SEC. 104. Where appropriations in this title are expendable for the Purchase of
purchase of newspapers and periodicals and no specific limitation has newspapers
been placed thereon, the expenditures therefor under each such appro- aand ndsperiodi-
priation may not exceed the amount of $50: Provided, That this limita-
tion 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. 105. No part of any appropriation contained in this title shall positions
be available to pay the salary of any person filling a position, other by employees
than a temporary position, formerly held by an employee who has entering
left to enter the Armed Forces of the United States and has satis- Armed Forces.
factorily 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 quali-
fied to perform the duties of his former position and has not been
restored thereto.
SEC. 106. Appropriations contained in this title, available for Attendance
expenses of travel shall be. available, when specifically authorized by at meetings.
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: Provided, 66 star. 411.
That appropriations contained in this title shall be available for the 66 stat. 412.
examination of estimates of appropriations and activities in the
field without regard to limitations on travel contained in such
appropriations.
SEC.. 107. No part of any appropriations made available by the Purchase or
provisions of this title shall be used for the purchase or sale of real sale of real
estate or for the purpose of establishing new offices outside the District estate.
of Columbia: Provided, That this limitation shall not apply to pro-
grams which have been approved by the Congress and appropriations
made therefor.
SEC. 108. No part of any appropriation contained in this title shall Employees en-
be" used to pay the compensation of any employee engaged in personnel gaged in per-
work in excess of the number that would be provided by a ratio of one sonnel work.
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 con-
sidered 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. Nona lioa
SEC. 109. None of the sections under the head "Independent offices, pp
General provisions" in this title shall apply to the Housing and Home bility.
Fim}nce Agency or the Tennessee Valley Authority.
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TITLE I1-DEPARTMENT OF COMMERCE
MARITIME ACTIVITIES
Ship construction: For an additional amount for "Ship construc-
tion," for the payment of obligations incurred on or after July 1,
1946, for ship construction reconditioning, and betterments, $140,-
000,000, to remain available until expended : Provided, That the
unexpended balance of the $105,000,000 appropriated under this head
65 Stat. 284. in the Independent; Offices Appropriation Act, 1952, shall remain
available for expenditure without fiscal year limitation.
0I'EIIATINQ-DI1FI'`RIlENTI.jL SUBSIDIES
Operating-differential subsidies: For the payment of obligations
incurred for operating-differential subsidies granted on or after Jan-
49 stat.1985. nary 1, 1947, as authorized by the Merchant Marine Act, 1936, as
46 U.S.C. amended, and in appropriations heretofore made to the United States
1101 et seq. Maritime Commission, $20,000,000, to remain available until expended :
Provided, That to the extent that the o erating-differential subsidy
accrual (computed on the basis of parity)is represented on the opera-
tor's books by a contingent accounts receivable item against the United
States as a partial or complete offset to the recapture accrual, the
operator (1) shall be excused from making deposits in the special
reserve fund, and (2) as to the amount of such earnings the deposit of
which is so excused shall be entitled to the same tax treatment as
though it had been deposited in said special reserve fund. To the
extent that any amount paid to the operator by.the United States
reduces the balance in the operator's contingent receivable account
against the United States, such amount, unless it is forthwith deposited
in the fund, shall be considered as withdrawn under section 607 (h)
46 U.S.C. of the Merchant Marine Act, 1936, as amended: Provided further,
? 1177. That nothiiim contained in this Act, or in any prior appropriation Act,
46 U.S.C. s is be consFued to affect the authority provided in section 603 (a)
1173. of the Merchant Marine Act, 1936, as amended, (1) to grant operating-
differential subsidies on a long-term basis, and (2) to obligate the
66 stat.412 United States to make future payments in accordance with the terms
66 Stat.413. of such operating-differential subsidy contracts: Provided further,
That no part of the foregoing appropriation shall be available for
obligation, nor any obligation made, for the payment of an operating-
differential subsidy for any number of voyages, during the current
fiscal year, in excess of sixteen hundred, which number shall include
the number of voyages under contracts hereafter awarded and of
which one hundred shall be for operators who have not held contracts
prior to July 1, 1952.
Salaries and expenses : For expenses necessary for carrying into
49 Stat.1985. effect the Merchant Marine Act, 1936, and other laws administered
46 U.S.O. by the Federal Maritime Board and the Maritime Administration,
?1101 et seq. $15,617,850, within limitations as follows:
Administrative expenses, including not.to exceed $2,000 for news-
papers and periodicals; purchase of one, passenger motor vehicle, for
replacement only; services as authorized by section 15 of the Act of
60 Stat. 810. August 2, 1946 (5 U. S. C. 55a) ; not to exceed $1,125 for entertain-
ment of officials of other countries when specifically authorized by the
Maritime Administrator; not to exceed $145,525 for expenses of
travel; and $75,000 to be available exclusively for ship structure
research, testing and models; $8,655,850:'Provided, That the Maritime
Administration is authorized to dispense with the administrative audit
of agents' accounts covering voyages beginning prior to April 1,
1949: Provided further, That funds transferred to this appropriation
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from the Vessel Operations Revolving Fund established under-the pro-
visions of Public Law 45, Eight -second Congress, shall not exceed 65 Stat. 52.
a sum sufficient to provide for the employment of in excess of four
hundred employees at any time during the current fiscal year;
Maintenance of shipyard facilities, operation of warehouses, and
maintenance and operation of terminals, including the purchase of
one passenger motor vehicle for replacement only, and not to exceed
$2 490 for expenses of travel, $1,921,000;
Reserve fleet expenses, $5,041,000, of which not to exceed $7,490
shall be available for expenses of travel : Provided, That, in addition,
not to exceed $1,200,000 of the unobligated balance of the appropria-
tion made available under this head for the fiscal year 1952 shall
remain available during the current fiscal year.
Maritime training: For training personnel for the manning of the
merchant marine (including operation of training stations at Kings
Point New York; Sheepshead Bay, New York; Alameda, California,
and tfie United States Maritime Service Institute), including not to
exceed $2,474,100 for personal services in the District of Columbia and
elsewhere which may be used to provide pay and allowances for per-
sonnel of the United States Maritime Service comparable to those of
the CoastGuard.as authorized by law (46 U. S. C. 1126,14 F. R. 7707) ; 52 Stat. 965.
purchase of two passenger motor vehicles, for replacement only; not
to exceed $2,500 for contingencies for the Superintendent, United
States Merchant Marine Academy, to be expended in his discretion;
not to exceed $25,625 for expenses of travel ; and not to exceed $72,500
for transfer to applicable appropriations of the Public Health Service
for services rendered the Maritime Administration; $3,584,000, includ-
ing uniforms and textbooks for cadet midshipmen, to be provided in
kind at an average-yearly cost of not to exceed $2'00 per cadet: Pro-
vided, That this appropriation shall not be used for compensation or
allowances for trainees or cadets. 66 Stat, 413.
State marine schools: To reimburse the State of (711 I ornia, , 66 Stat. 414.
the State of Maine, $47,500; the State of Massachusetts, $47,500; ant
the State of New York, $47,500; for expenses incurred in the mainte-
nance and support of marine schools in such States as provided in the
Act authorizing the establishment of marine schools, and so forth,
approved March 4,1911 as amended (34 U. S. C. 1121-1123) ;.$153,000 36 Stat.1353.
for the maintenance ands repair of vessels loaned by the United States
to the said States for use in connection with such State marine schools;
and $320,200 for allowances for uniforms, textbooks, and subsistence
of cadets at State marine schools, to be paid in accordance with regu-
lations established pursuant to law (46 U. S. C. 1126 (b)) ; $663,200. 52 Stat. 965.
War Shipping Administration liquidation : The unexpended bal-
ance of the appropriation to the Secretary of the Treasury in the
Second .Supplemental Appropriation Act, 1948, for liquidation of 61 Stat. 695.
obligations approved by the General Accounting Office as properly
incurred against funds of the War Shipping Administration prior to
January 1, 1947, is hereby continued available during the current fiscal
year.
No additional vessels shall be allocated under charter, nor shall any Chartering
vessel be continued under charter by reason of any extension of charter- of vessels-
authority authority beyond June 30, 1949, unless the charterer shall agree
that the Maritime Administration shall have no obligation upon
redelivery to accept or pay for consumable stores, bunkers, and slop-
chest items2 except with respect to such minimum amounts of bunkers
as the Maritime Administration considers advisable to be retained on
the vessel and that prior to such redelivery all consumable stores, slop-
chest items, and bunkers over and above such minimums shall be
removed from the vessel by the charterer at his own expense.
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49 Stat.2011.
46 U.S.C.
1212.
46 U.S.C.
1242.
Utilities,
services, and
repairs.
49 Stat.1985.
46 U.S.C.
1101 et seq.
66 Stat. 414.
66 Stat. 415.
No money made available to the Department of Commerce, for mari-
time activities, by this or any other Act shall be used in payment for
a vessel the title to which is acquired by the Government either by
requisition or purchase, or the use of which is taken either by requisi-
tion or agreement, or which is insured by the Government and lost
while so insured, unless the price or hire to be paid therefor (except
in cases where section 802 of the Merchant Marine Act, 1936, as
amended, is applicable) is computed in accordance with subsection
902 (a) of said Act, as that subsection is interpreted by the General
Accounting Office.
Notwithstanding any _ other provision of this Act, the Maritime
Administration is authorized to furnish utilities and services and make
necessary repairs in connection with any lease, contract, or occupancy
involving Government property under control of the Maritime Admin-
istration, and payments received by the Maritime Administration for
utilities, services, and repairs so furnished or made shall be credited to
the appropriation charged with the cost thereof: Provided, That
rental payments under any such lease, contract, or occupancy on
account of items other than such utilities, services, or repairs shall be
covered into the Treasury as miscellaneous receipts.
No obligations shall be incurred during the current fiscal year from
the construction fund established by the Merchant Marine Act, 1936,
or otherwise, in excess of the appropriations and limitations contained.
in this Act, or in any prior appropriation Act, and all receipts which
otherwise would be deposited to the credit of said fund shall be covered
into the Treasury as miscellaneous receipts.
The general provisions applicable to appropriations contained in
title I of this Act shall apply to appropriations for Maritime Activi-
ties contained in this title.
TITLE III-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 of
59 stat. 598. the Government Corporation Control Act, as amended, as may be
31 U.S.C. necessary in carrying out the programs set forth in the Bn l et for
849. the fiscal year 1953 for each such corporation or agency, except as
hereinafter provided:
HOUSING AND HOME FINANCE AGENCY
Administrative Federal National Mortgage Association: Not to exceed $3,509,500
expenses. shall be available for administrative expenses, which shall be on an
accrual basis, and shall be exclusive of interest paid, 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,1protection, operation, maintenance, improvement,
or disposition of real or personal property belonging to said Associa-
tion or in which it has an'interest, cost pf 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 adminis-
trative expenses reimbursable from other Government agencies; and
saidAssociation may utilize and may make payment for services and
facilities of the Federal Reserve banks and other agencies of the Gov-
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ernment: 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
urther, That not to exceed $138,105 shall be available for expenses
of travel: Provided further, That administrative expenses not under
limitation for the purposes set forth in the budget schedules for the
fiscal year 1953 shall not exceed $151,000.
Office of the Administrator (prefabricated housing) : Not to exceed
$225,000 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 section 102 of the Housing Act of .1948, as
amended (12 U. S. C. 1701g), and title V of the Defense Housing 62 Stat.1275.
,,and Community Facilities and Services Act of 1951, but this amount 65 Stat. 311.
shall be exclusive of casts of services performed on a contract or fee 12 U.S.C.
basis in connection with termination of contracts and legal services ~R 1701g-
on a contract or fee basis: Provided, That no additional loan shall be 1701g-3.
made under the authority transferred to the Administrator pursuant
to Reorganization Plan Numbered 23 of 1950 for the foregoing pur- 64 Stat.1279.
poses after the effective date of this Act unless the Administrator 5 u. S. C.
shall have determined that such loan is in the interest of the Govern- ?1332-15note.
inent in the furtherance of any existing loan or for the refinancing
of any existing loan : Provided further, That not to exceed $6,750 shall
be available for expenses of travel.
Home Loan Bank Board: Not to exceed a total of $725,000 shall be
available for administrative expenses of the Home Loan Bank Board,
including the purchase of one passenger motor vehicle for replacement
only, anti shall be derived from funds available to the Home Loan
Bank Board, including those in the Home Loan Bank Board revolving
fund and receipts of the Federal Home Loan Bank Administration, 66 Stat. 415.
the Federal Home Loan Bank Board, or the Home Loan Bank B oarc 66 Stat. 416,
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 con-
servatorlp 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 Home Loan Bank Act, as 47 Stat. 725.
amended, shall be considered as nonadministrative expenses for the 12 U. S.C.
purposes hereof: Provided further, That not to exceed $22,500 shall ~ 1421.
be available for expenses of travel: Provided further, That notwith-
standing 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 Jul 22, 1932, as amended (12 U. S. C. 1421-1449) : Provided fur-
1Y.,
ther, hat.the nonadministrative expenses for the examination of Nonadminis-
Federal and State chartered institutions shall not exceed $1,775,000. trative ex-
Federal Savings and Loan Insurance Corporation: Not to exceed penses.
$425,000 shall be available for administrative expenses, which shall be
on an accrual basis and shall be exclusive of interest paid, depreciation,
properly capitalized expenditures, expenses in connection with liquida-
tion 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
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case of specific insured institutions, legal fees and expenses, and pay-
ments for administrative expenses of the 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 Home Loan Bank Board, and other agencies of the Govern-
ment: Provided, That not to exceed $4,150 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
48 Stat.1255. title IV of the Act of June 27,1934, as amended (12U, S. C. 1724-1730).
Home Owners' Loan Corporation : The unobligated balance of the
item of $75,000- made available under this head in the Independent
65 Stat. 288. Offices Appropriation Act, 1952, shall be available to the Home Loan
Bank Board for expenditure as nonadministrative expenses to carry
out final liquidation of the Home Owners' Loan Corporation.
Federal Housing Administration : In addition to the amounts avail-
able by or pursuant to law (which shall be transferred to this author-
ization) for the administrative expenses of the Federal Housing
Administration in carrying out duties imposed by or pursuant to law,
not to exceed $4,885,000 of the various funds of the Federal Housing
Administration shall be available for expenditure, in accordance with
48 Stat.1246. the National Housing Act, as amended (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 accord-
ance with the provisions of said Act: Provided further, That not to
exceed $146,125 shall be available for expenses of travel: Provided
66 Stat. 416.77 further, That funds available for expenditure shall be available for
66 Stat. 417. con rac, actuarial services (not to exceed $1,500); and purchase of
periodicals and newspapers (not to exceed $500) : Provided further,
That expenditures for nonadministrative expenses classified by sec-
63 Stat. 905. tion 2 of Public Law 387, approved October 25, 1949, shall not exceed
12 U. S. c. $28,870,000.
? 1702. 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 and not to exceed
$205,000 of the funds appropriated for such expenses under the head
"Defense Housing" in the Second Supplemental Appropriation Act,
65 Stat. 762. 1952, not to exceed $11,534,000 shall be available for such expenses,
including purchase of not to exceed three passenger motor vehicles,
for replacement only; not to exceed $697,500 for expenses of travel;
and expenses of attendance at meetings of organizations concerned
Nonadminis- with the work of the Administration: Provided, That necessary
trative ex- expenses of providing representatives of the Administration at the
penses. 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 develop-
ment"costs of such projects will cover the costs of rendering such serv-
ices, 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 carry-
ing out its duties imposed by or pursuant to law, shall not exceed
$32,722,080: Provided further, That not to exceed $142,500 of funds
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made available by the Act of June 29, 1936 (49 Stat. 2035) shall 40 U. S.C.
be available for necessary expenses, including administrative expenses, ? 431-434.
of the Public Housing Administration in carrying out the provisions
of the Act of May 19, 1949 (Public Law 65). 63 stat. 68.
Inland Waterways Corporation (administered under the super-
vision and direction of the Secretary of Commerce) : Not to exceed
$481,200 shall be available for administrative expenses, including not
to exceed $10,755 for expenses of travel, to be determined in the man-
ner set forth under the title "General expenses" in the Uniform Sys-
tem of Accounts for Carriers by Water of the Interstate Commerce
Commission (effective January 1, 1947) ; and funds available for
operating expenses shall be available for purchase (not to exceed
one, for replacement only) and hire of passenger motor vehicles:
Provided, That no funds shall be used to pay compensation of
employees normally subject to the Classification Act of 1949, as 63 Stat. 954.
amendedi at rates in excess of rates fixed for similar services under 5 U. S.C.
the provisions of said Act, nor to pay the compensation of vessel 171.
employees and such terminal and other employees as are not covered
by said Act, at rates in excess of rates prevailing in the river trans-
Y ortation industry in the area (including prevailing leave allowances
or vessel employees, but the granting of such allowances shall not
be construed as establishing a different leave system within the mean-
ing of that term as used in section 3 of the Act of December 21, 1944
(5 U. S. C. 61d)). 58 Stat. 846.
CORPORATIONS-GENERAL PROVISIONS 66 Stat. 417.
66 Stat. 418.
SEC. 302. No part of the funds of, or available for expenditure by, Personnel
any corporation or agency included in this title shall be used to pay work.
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 admin-
istration 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 IV-GENERAL PROVISIONS
SEc. 401. Hereafter no part of the funds of, or available for expendi- Annual leave.
ture by any corporation or agency included in this or any other Act,
including the government of the District of Columbia, shall be avail-
able to pay for annual leave accumulated by any civilian officer or
employee during any calendar year and unused at the close of business
on June 30th of the succeeding calendar year : Provided, That the head
of any such corporation or agency shall afford an opportunity for.
officers or employees to use the annual leave accumulated under this
section prior to dune 30th of such succeeding calendar year :Provided
further, That this section shall not apply to officers and employees Nonapp11sa-
whose post of duty is outside the continental United States: Provided bllity.
further, That this section shall not apply with respect to the payment
of compensation for accumulated annual leave in the case of officers or
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Persons
engaging, etc.,
in strikes
against or
advocating
overthrow of
U.S. Govern-
ment.
6-
ion of Government employees that
member of an organization that
ent employees that asserts the right
cates, or w io is a member of an o ganization that advocates, the over-
throw of the Government of the nited States by force or violence and
accepts employment the salary or wages for which are paid from any
66 Stat. 41.8. appropriation or fund contained in this Act shall be guilty of a felony
66 Stat. 419. an , upon conviction, shall be fine not more than $1,000 or imprisoned
for not more than one year, or bot i : Provided further, That the above
to, and not in substitution for, any
priation contained in this Act, or of
support or defeat legislation pendin before the Congress.
all be used to pay the compensation of any civilian employee
ir . or driver of any Government-owned passenger motor
ier than a bus or ambulance). This section shall not apply
tto any person whose duties consist of acting as chauffeur
sident any person
the United States or whose place of duty is in a
owable during the current fiscal year, in accordance with
y passenger 'motor vehicle (exclusive of busses, ambulances,
t, agency, of corporation or inane available for expendi-
um of the amount required to pay the compensation of all
ngress for the fiscal year 1953 contemplated would be
by such department, agency, or corporation during such
Publicity or
propoganda.
Passenger
motor
vehicles.
60 Stat. 810.
Information
and editorial
functions.
employees
ing upon a
United Ste
cable to an
Src. 402.
the funds
;tive military or naval
No part of any appro
who is a yi~
asserts the
States, or
advocates,
penalty clq use shall be in addition
this Act, s
vehicle (o
with respe
for the Pr
foreign co
section 16
and statio
departure
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-27- Pub. Law 455
All 66 Stat. 419.
(1) functions performed by a person designated as an informa-
tion specialist, information and editorial specialist, publications
and information coordinator, press relations officer or counsel,
photographer, radio expert, television expert, motion picture
expert, or publicity expert, or designated by any similar title, or
(2) functions performed by persons who assist persons per-
forming the functions described in (1) in drafting, preparing,
editing, typing, duplicating, or disseminating public information
publications or releases, radio or television scripts, magazine
articles, photographs, motion pictures, and similar material,
shall be available to pay the compensation of persons performing the
functions described in (1) or (2).
(b) This section shall not apply: To persons employed by the Nonapplioa.
General Services Administration in the performance of functions or bility.
related assisting or supporting functions in connection with the publi-
cation of the Federal Register, or to persons engaged in functions
of the Civil Service Commission related to (1) the preparation and
issuance of materials relating to the recruitment of personnel for the
Federal service, and (2) the compilation of the Official Register of the
United States, or to any department, agency, or corporation which
does not employ more than two persons at any one time in the per-
formance of functions described in paragraphs (1) or (2) of subsec-
tion (a) of this section.
SEC. 407. This Act may be cited 'A the "Independent Offices Appro- Short title.
priation Act, 1953".
Approved July 5, 1952.
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