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(2) The amendments made by section 205 ( a ) , (c), and (d) shall
apply only in the case of gasoline sold on or after October 1, 19D1.
(3) The amendment made by section 205(b) shall apply only in the
case of gasoline used on or after October 1,1961.
Approved June 29, 1961, 10:18 a.m.
Public Law 87-62
AN ACT
To amend the Soil Bank Act so as to authorize the Secretary of Agriculture to
permit the harvesting of hay on conservation reserve acreage under certain
conditions.

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Be it eTiacted hy the Senate and House of Representatives of the
S o i l Bank Act,
United States of America in Congress assembled, That (a) section amendment.
107(a) (3) of the Soil Bank Act is amended by changing the period *'"7o"st^"t!"i!>2
at the end thereof to a comma and adding the following: "and except ^ ^^^ ^^''^
that the Secretary may, with the approval of the contract signers,
permit hay to be removed from such acreage if the Secretary, after
certification by the Governor of the State in which such acreage is
situated of the need for removal of hay from such acreage, determines
that it is necessary to permit removal of hay from such acreage in
order to alleviate damage, hardship, or suffering caused by severe
drought, flood, or other natural disaster."
(b) The amendment made by this section shall expire one year from
the date of enactment of this Act.
Approved June 29, 1961.
Public Law 87-63
AN ACT

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June 29, :1961

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.

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Be it enacted by the Senate and House of Representatives of the
International
United States of America in Congress assembled, That if is the Travel
Act of 1961.
purpose of this Act to strengthen the domestic and foreign commerce
of the United States, and promote friendly understanding and appreciation of the United States by encouraging foreign residents to
visit the United States and by facilitating international travel generally.
SEC. 2. I n order to carry out the purpose of this Act the Secretary ^ s e c r e t a r y of
of Commerce (hereafter in this Act referred to as the "Secretary") A^ttTority.
shall—
(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 ;

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(4) encourage the simplification, reduction, or elimination of
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) I n 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
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.
SEC. 4. There is hereby established in the Department of Commerce
a United States Travel Service which shall be headed by a Director
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
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,
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
1961".
Approved June 29, 1961, 12:17 p.m.