Public Law 87-16 April 1, 1961 AN ACT 75 STAT. 41. To amend section 510 of the Interstate Commerce Act so as to extend for twenty-seven months the loan guaranty authority of the Interstate Commerce Commission. Be it enacted by the Senate and House of Representatives of the United States of America in Congress assembled, That section 510 Interstate of the Interstate Commerce Act (49 U.S.C. 1240) is amended by Commerce Act, striking out "March 31, 1961" and inserting in lieu thereof "June 30, amendment. 1963" Approved April 1, 1961. 72 Stat. 570. 87th Congress, H. R. 4363 AN ACT To amend Public Law 86-272 relating to State taxation of interstate commerce. 75 STAT. 41. Be it enacted by the Senate and House of Representatives of the United States of America in Congress assembled, That section 201 of Interstate Public Law 86-272 (73 Stat. 556) is amended to read as follows: "SEC. 201. The Committee on the Judiciary of the House of Representatives and the Committee on Finance of the United States Senate, acting separately or jointly, or both, or any duly authorized subcommittees thereof, shall make full and complete studies of all matters pertaining to the taxation of interstate commerce by the States, territories, and possessions of the United States, the District of Columbia, and the Commonwealth of Puerto Rico, or any political or taxing subdivision of the foregoing." Approved April 7, 1961. commerce. Taxation studies. note. 87th Congress, H. J. Res. 143 JOINT RESOLUTION 75 STAT. 79. Authorizing the President to proclaim the week in May 1961 in which falls the third Friday of that month as National Transportation Week. Resolved by the Senate and House of Representatives of the United States of America in Congress assembled, That the President of the National TransUnited States is requested and authorized to officially proclaim the portation Week. week in May of 1961 in which falls the third Friday of that month as National Transportation Week, and to issue a proclamation inviting the people of the United States to observe such period with appropriate ceremonies and activities, as a tribute to the men and women who, night and day, move goods and people throughout our land. Approved May 16, 1961. 87th Congress, S. 610 June 29, 1961 An Art To strengthen the domestic and foreign commerce of the United States by providing for the establishment of a United States Travel Service within the Department of Commerce. Be it enacted by the Senate and House of Representatives of the United States of America in Congress assembled, That it is the International purpose of this Act to strengthen the domestic and foreign commerce Travel Aot of of the United States, and promote friendly understanding and ap- 1961. preciation of the United States by encouraging foreign residents to visit the United States and by facilitating international travel gen erally. SEC. 2. In order to carry out the purpose of this Act the Secretary Secretary of of Commerce (hereafter in this Act referred to as the "Secretary" Commerce. shallAuthority. (1) develop, plan, and carry out a comprehensive program designed to stimulate and encourage travel to the United States by residents of foreign countries for the purpose of study, culture, recreation, business, and other activities as a means of promoting friendly understanding and good will among peoples of foreign countries and of the United States; (2) encourage the development of tourist facilities, low cost unit tours, and other arrangements within the United States for meeting the requirements of foreign visitors: (3) foster and encourage the widest possible distribution of the benefits of travel at the cheapest rates between foreign countries and the United States consistent with sound economic principles; 75 STAT. 129. (4) encourage the simplication, reduction, or elimination of 75 STAT. 130. barriers to travel, and the facilitation of international travel generally; (5) collect, publish, and provide for the exchange of statistics and technical information, including schedules of meetings, fairs, and other attractions, relating to international travel and tourism. SEC. 3. (a) In performing the duties set forth in section 2, the Secretary (1) shall utilize the facilities and services of existing agencies of the Federal Government to the fullest extent possible including the maximum utilization of counterpart funds; and, to the fullest extent consistent with the performance of their own duties and functions, such agencies shall permit such utilization of facilities and services; (2) may consult and cooperate with individuals, businesses, and organizations engaged in or concerned with international travel, including local, State, Federal, and foreign governments, and international agencies; (3) may obtain by contract and otherwise the advice and services of qualified professional organizations and personnel; (4) after consultation with the Secretary of State, may establish such branches in foreign countries, as he deems to be necessary and desirable. (b) The Secretary, under the authority of this Act, shall not provide Restriction. or arrange for transportation for, or accommodations to, persons traveling between foreign countries and the United States in competition with business engaged in providing or arranging for such transportation or accommodations. 75 STAT. 130. SEC. 4. There is hereby established in the Department of Commerce u. S. Travel & United States Travel Service which shall be headed by a Director Service. who shall be appointed by the President, by and with the advice and consent of the Senate, who shall be compensated at the rate of $19,000 per annum, and who shall report directly to the Secretary. All duties and responsibilities of the Secretary under this Act shall be exercised directly by the Secretary or by the Secretary through the Director. SEC. 5. The Secretary shall submit semi-annually to the President Reports. and to the Congress a report on his activities under this Act. SEC. 6. For the purpose of carrying out the provisions of this Act, Appropriation. there is authorized to be appropriated not to exceed $3,000,000 for the fiscal year ending June 30, 1962, and not to exceed $4,700,000 for each fiscal year thereafter. SEC. 7. This Act may be cited as the "International Travel Act of Short title. 1961" Approved June 29, 1961, 12:17 p. m. Public Law 87-108 An Act To repeal the provisions of section 5 of the Act of July 28, 1916, as amended, relating to the furnishing of information to the Postmaster General by the Interstate Commerce Commission with respect to revenue received by railroads from express companies for the transportation of express matter. 75 STAT. 221. revenue. Be it enacted by the Senate and House of Representatives of the United States of America in Congress assembled, That there is hereby Postal repealed that portion of section 5 of the Act of July 28, 1916 (39 service. Stat. 428), which reads as follows: "The Postmaster General shall, Railway from time to time, request information from the Interstate Commerce express, Commission as to the revenue received by railroad companies from express companies for services rendered in the transportation of express matter, and may, in his discretion, arrange for the transportation of mail matter other than of the first class at rates not exceeding those so ascertained and reported to him, and it shall be the duty of the railroad companies to carry such mail matter at such rates fixed by the Postmaster General." Approved July 26, 1961. Information by I.C.C. |