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 PUBLIC LAW 99-127—OCT. 18, 1985

99 STAT. 521

Public Law 99-127 99th Congress Joint Resolution To designate the week beginning October 1, 1985, as "National Buy American Week".

Whereas the Nation accumulated record merchandise trade deficits in 1982, 1983, and 1984, and a record deficit is predicted for 1985; Whereas we have become a debtor nation for the first time since the onset of World War I; Whereas in many cases the prices of imported goods are artificially low because of illegal subsidies by foreign governments; and Whereas record merchandise trade deficits cause loss of jobs, loss of productivity, loss of tax revenues, and a decline in the American standard of living: Now, therefore, be it Resolved by the Senate and House of Representatives of the United States of America in Congress assembled, That the week beginning October 1, 1985, hereby is designated "National Buy American Week", and the President of the United States is authorized and requested to issue a proclamation calling upon the people of the United States to observe such week with appropriate ceremonies and activities. Approved October 18, 1985.

LEGISLATIVE HISTORY—S.J. Res. 194: CONGRESSIONAL RECORD, Vol. 131 (1985): Sept. 19, considered and passed Senate. Oct. 9, considered and passed House.

Oct. 18, 1985 [S.J. Res. 194]

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