Volume 68 · 98
Public Law 83–359
To extend the period for filing of certain claims under the War Claims Act of 1948 by World War II prisoners of war.
Approved May 13, 1954
Statutory text
AN ACT
To extend the period for filing of certain claims under the War Claims Act of 1948 by World War II prisoners of war.
Be it enacted by the Senate and House of Representatives of the United States of America in Congress assembled,
That section 3 of the Act entitled “An Act to amend sections 6 and 7 of the War Claims Act of
66 Stat. 49.
1948”, approved April 9, 1952, is amended by striking out “within one year after the date of enactment of this Act”, and inserting in lieu thereof “on or before August 1, 1954”.
Sec. 2.
The amendment made by this Act shall not be construed to extend the life of the War Claims Commission for any period of time.
Sec. 3.
The amendment made by this Act shall take effect as of
Effective date.
April 9, 1953.
Approved May 13, 1954.