List of United States federal legislation, 1901–2001
This is a chronological, but incomplete, list of United States federal legislation passed by the 57th through 106th United States Congresses, between 1901 and 2001. For the main article on this subject, see List of United States federal legislation. Additional lists are found at List of United States federal legislation: Congress of the Confederation, List of United States federal legislation, 1789–1901 and List of United States federal legislation, 2001–present.
1901 to 1911
57th United States Congress
- June 17, 1902: Newlands Reclamation Act
- June 28, 1902: Isthmian Canal Act (Panama Canal), Sess. 1, ch. 1302, 32 Stat. 481
- July 1, 1902: Philippine Organic Act the basic law of the Insular Government
- January 21, 1903: Militia Act of 1903
- February 11, 1903: Expediting Act, Sess. 2, ch. 544, 32 Stat. 823
- February 19, 1903: Elkins Act
- March 3, 1903: Immigration Act of 1903, including §39, the Anarchist Exclusion Act
58th United States Congress
- April 28, 1904: Kinkaid Act, Sess. 1, ch. 1801, 33 Stat. 547
- February 1, 1905: Transfer Act of 1905
59th United States Congress
- June 1, 1906: Federal Employers’ Liability Act, Sess. 1, ch. 3073
- June 8, 1906: American Antiquities Act (National Monument Act), Sess. 1, ch. 3060, 34 Stat. 225
- June 29, 1906: Hepburn Act, Sess. 1, ch. 3591, 34 Stat. 584
- June 30, 1906: Pure Food and Drug Act, Sess. 1, ch. 3915, 34 Stat. 768
- March 4, 1906: Meat Inspection Act, Sess. 2, ch. 2907, titles I to IV, 34 Stat. 1260
- March 2, 1907: Expatriation Act of 1907, 34 Stat. 1228
60th United States Congress
- May 30, 1908: Aldrich–Vreeland Act, ch. 229, 35 Stat. 546
61st United States Congress
- August 5, 1909: Payne–Aldrich Tariff Act, ch. 6, 36 Stat. 11
- June 18, 1910: Mann–Elkins Act, ch. 309, 36 Stat. 539
- June 25, 1910: Mann Act, ch. 395, 36 Stat. 825
1911 to 1921
62nd United States Congress
- August 8, 1911: Apportionment Act of 1911, Pub.L. 62–5
- August 24, 1912: Lloyd–La Follette Act, ch. 389, §6, 37 Stat. 539
63rd United States Congress
- October 3, 1913: Revenue Act of 1913, ch. 16, 38 Stat. 114 (including Underwood Tariff)
- December 23, 1913: Federal Reserve Act, ch. 6, 38 Stat. 251
- May 8, 1914: Smith–Lever Act of 1914, ch. 79, 38 Stat. 372
- September 26, 1914: Federal Trade Commission Act, ch. 311, 38 Stat. 717
- October 15, 1914: Clayton Antitrust Act, ch. 323, 38 Stat. 730
- December 17, 1914: Harrison Narcotics Tax Act, ch. 1, 38 Stat. 785
64th United States Congress
- July 17, 1916: Federal Farm Loan Act, ch. 245, 39 Stat. 360
- August 25, 1916: National Park Service Act, ch. 408, 39 Stat. 535
- August 29, 1916: Jones Law (Philippines), reorganized the Insular Government of the Philippine Islands, including establishing the elected Senate and renaming the House.
- September 1, 1916: Keating–Owen Child Labor Act, ch. 432, 39 Stat. 675
- September 3, 1916: Adamson Act, ch. 436, 39 Stat. 721
- September 7, 1916: Workingmen's Compensation Act, ch. 458, 39 Stat. 750
- September 8, 1916: Revenue Act of 1916, ch. 463, 39 Stat. 756
- December 29, 1916: Stock-Raising Homestead Act
- February 5, 1917: Immigration Act of 1917 (Barred Zone Act), ch. 29, 39 Stat. 874
- February 23, 1917: Smith–Hughes Vocational Education Act, ch. 114, 39 Stat. 929
- March 1, 1917: Flood Control Act of 1917, ch 144, 39 Stat. 948
- March 2, 1917: Jones–Shafroth Act, ch. 145, 39 Stat. 951
65th United States Congress
- April 24, 1917: First Liberty Bond Act, Sess. 1, ch. 4, 40 Stat. 35
- May 12, 1917: First Army Appropriations Act of 1917, Sess. 1, ch. 12. 40 Stat. 39
- May 12, 1917: Enemy Vessel Confiscation Joint Resolution, Sess. 1, ch. 13, 40 Stat. 75
- May 18, 1917: Selective Service Act of 1917, Sess. 1, ch. 15, 40 Stat. 76
- May 29, 1917: Esch Car Service Act of 1917, Sess. 1, ch. 23, 40 Stat. 101
- June 15, 1917: Emergency Shipping Fund Act of 1917, ch. 29, 40 Stat. 182
- June 15, 1917: Second Army Appropriations Act of 1917, 40 Stat. 188
- June 15, 1917: Search Warrant Act of 1917, Sess. 1, ch. 30, title XI, 40 Stat. 228
- June 15, 1917: Espionage Act of 1917, Sess. 1, ch. 30, 40 Stat. 217
- August 8, 1917: River and Harbor Act of 1917, Sess. 1, ch. 49, 40 Stat. 250
- August 10, 1917: Priority of Shipments Act of 1917, Sess. 1, ch. 51, 40 Stat. 272
- August 10, 1917: Obstruction of Interstate Commerce Act of 1917, Sess. 1, ch. 51, 40 Stat. 272
- August 10, 1917: Food and Fuel Control Act (Lever Act), Sess. 1, ch. 53, 40 Stat. 27
- October 1, 1917: Second Liberty Bond Act, Sess. 1, ch. 56, 40 Stat. 288
- October 1, 1917: Aircraft Board Act of 1917, Sess. 1, ch. 61, 40 Stat. 296
- October 3, 1917: War Revenue Act of 1917, Sess. 1, ch. 63, 40 Stat. 300
- October 5, 1917: Repatriation Act of 1917, Sess. 1, ch. 68, 40 Stat. 340
- October 6, 1917: Explosives Act of 1917, Sess. 1, ch. 83, 40 Stat. 385
- October 6, 1917: War Risk Insurance Act, Sess. 1, ch. 105, 40 Stat. 398
- October 6, 1917: International Emergency Economic Powers Act (Trading with the Enemy Act), Sess. 1, ch. 106, 40 Stat. 411
- February 24, 1918: Revenue Act of 1918, Sess. 1, ch. 18, 40 Stat. 1057
- March 8, 1918: Soldiers' and Sailors' Civil Relief Act, Sess. 2, ch. 20, 40 Stat. 440
- March 19, 1918: Standard Time Act (Calder Act), Sess. 2, ch. 24, 40 Stat. 450
- March 21, 1918: Federal Control Act of 1918, Sess. 2, ch. 25, 40 Stat. 451
- April 4, 1918: Third Liberty Bond Act, Sess. 2, ch. 44, 40 Stat. 502
- April 5, 1918: War Finance Corporation Act, Sess. 2, ch. 45, 40 Stat. 506
- April 10, 1918: Webb–Pomerene Act, Sess. 2, ch. 50, 40 Stat. 516
- April 18, 1918: American Forces Abroad Indemnity Act, Sess. 2, ch. 57, 40 Stat. 532
- April 20, 1918: Destruction of War Materials Act, Sess. 2, ch. 59, 40 Stat. 533
- April 23, 1918: Pittman Act, Sess. 2, ch. 63, 40 Stat. 535
- May 9, 1918: Alien Naturalization Act, Sess. 2, ch. 69, 40 Stat. 542
- May 16, 1918: Housing Act, Sess. 2, ch. 74, 40 Stat. 550
- May 16, 1918: Sedition Act of 1918, Sess. 2, ch. 75, 40 Stat. 553
- May 20, 1918: Departmental Reorganization Act (Overman Act), Sess. 2, ch. 78, 40 Stat. 556
- May 22, 1918: Passport Control Act (Entry and Departure Controls Act), Sess. 2, ch. 81, 40 Stat. 559
- May 31, 1918: Saulsbury Resolution, Sess. 2, ch. 90, 40 Stat. 593
- June 27, 1918: Veterans Rehabilitation Act (Smith-Sears Act), Sess. 2, ch. 107, 40 Stat. 617
- July 3, 1918: Migratory Bird Treaty Act of 1918, Sess. 2, ch. 128, 40 Stat. 755
- July 9, 1918: Fourth Liberty Bond Act, Sess. 2, ch. 142, 40 Stat. 844
- July 9, 1918: Army Appropriations Act of 1918, Sess. 2, ch. 143, 40 Stat. 845 (incl. ch. 15:
- July 9, 1918: Public Health and Research Act of 1918 (Chamberlain-Kahn Act))
- July 18, 1918: Charter Rate and Requisition Act of 1918, Sess. 2, ch. 157, 40 Stat. 913
- July 18, 1918: River and Harbor Act of 1918, Sess. 2, ch. 155, 40 Stat. 904
- October 16, 1918: Immigration Act of 1918 (Dillingham-Hardwick Act), Sess. 2, ch. 186, 40 Stat. 1012
- October 16, 1918: Corrupt Practices Act of 1918 (Gerry Act), Sess. 2, ch. 187, 40 Stat. 1013
- November 7, 1918: National Bank Consolidation Act of 1918, Sess. 2, ch. 209, 40 Stat. 1043
- November 21, 1918: Food Production Stimulation Act (War-Time Prohibition Act), Sess. 2, ch. 212, 40 Stat. 1045
- February 24, 1919: Child Labor Act of 1919, Sess. 3, ch. 18, 40 Stat. 1138
- February 26, 1919: Grand Canyon Park Act of 1919, Sess. 3, ch. 44, 40 Stat. 1178
- February 26, 1919: Acadia National Park Act of 1919, Sess. 3, ch. 45, 40 Stat. 1178
- March 2, 1919: River and Harbors Act of 1919, Sess. 3, ch. 95, 40 Stat. 1275
- March 2, 1919: War Risk Insurance Act of 1919 (War Minerals Relief Act of 1919, Dent Act), Sess. 3, ch. 94, 40 Stat. 1272
- March 3, 1919: Hospitalization Act of 1919, Sess. 3, ch. 98, 40 Stat. 1302
- March 3, 1919: Fifth Liberty Bond Act, Sess. 3, ch. 100, 40 Stat. 1309
- March 4, 1919: Wheat Price Guarantee Act, Sess. 3, ch. 125, 40 Stat. 1348
66th United States Congress
- October 18, 1919: National Prohibition Act (Volstead Act), ch. 85, 41 Stat. 305
- February 25, 1920: Mineral Leasing Act, ch. 85, 41 Stat. 437
- February 28, 1920: Esch–Cummins Act, ch. 91, 41 Stat. 456
1921 to 1931
67th United States Congress
- May 19, 1921: Emergency Quota Act (Johnson Quota Act), Sess. 1, ch. 8, 42 Stat. 5
- May 27, 1921: Emergency Tariff of 1921, Sess. 1, ch. 14, 42 Stat. 9
- August 24, 1921: Future Trading Act, Sess. 1, ch. 86, 42 Stat. 187
- November 23, 1921: Revenue Act of 1921, Sess. 1, ch. 136, 42 Stat. 227
- September 21, 1922: Fordney–McCumber Tariff, Sess. 2, ch. 356, 42 Stat. 858
- September 21, 1922: Grain Futures Act, Sess. 2, ch. 369, 42 Stat. 998
- September 22, 1922: Cable Act (married Women's Citizenship Act), Sess. 2, ch. 411, 42 Stat. 1021
68th United States Congress
- September 22, 1923: U.S. Coal Commission Act
- April 26, 1924: Seed and Feed Loan Act
- May 19, 1924: World War Adjusted Compensation Act (Bonus Bill), Sess. 1, ch. 157, 43 Stat. 121
- May 24, 1924: Rogers Act
- May 26, 1924: Immigration Act of 1924 (Johnson-Reed Act), Sess. 1, ch. 190, 43 Stat. 153
- May 29, 1924: Indian Oil Leasing Act of 1924 (Lenroot Act)
- June 2, 1924: Indian Citizenship Act of 1924 (Snyder Act), Sess. 1, ch. 233, 43 Stat. 253
- June 2, 1924: Revenue Act of 1924 (Simmons-Longworth Act), Sess. 1, ch. 234, 43 Stat. 253
- June 3, 1924: Inland Waterways Act of 1924 (Denison Act)
- June 7, 1924: Pueblo Lands Act of 1924
- June 7, 1924: Oil Pollution Act of 1924
- June 7, 1924: Clarke–McNary Act, Sess. 1, ch. 348, 43 Stat. 653
- January 30, 1925: Hoch-Smith Resolution
- January 31, 1925: Special Duties Act
- February 2, 1925: Airmail Act of 1925 (Kelly Act)
- February 12, 1925: Federal Arbitration Act
- February 16, 1925: Home Port Act of 1925
- February 24, 1925: Purnell Act
- February 27, 1925: Temple Act
- February 28, 1925: Classification Act of 1925
- February 28, 1925: Federal Corrupt Practices Act (Gerry Act)
- March 2, 1925: Judiciary Act of 1925
- March 3, 1925: River and Harbors Act of 1925
- March 3, 1925: Helium Act of 1925
- March 3, 1925: Mount Rushmore National Memorial Act (Norbeck-Williamson Act)
- March 4, 1925: Establishment of the United States Navy Band
- March 4, 1925: Probation Act of 1925
69th United States Congress
- February 26, 1926: Revenue Act of 1926, ch. 27, 44 Stat. 9
- May 20, 1926: Railway Labor Act, ch. 347, 44 Stat. 577
70th United States Congress
- March 10, 1928: Settlement of War Claims Act
- May 15, 1928: Flood Control Act of 1928 (Jones–Reid Act)
- May 22, 1928: Merchant Marine Act of 1928 (Jones–White Act)
- May 22, 1928: Forest Research Act (McSweeney–McNary Act)
- May 22, 1928: Capper–Ketcham Act
- May 28, 1928: Welsh Act
- May 29, 1928: Revenue Act of 1928
- May 29, 1928: Reed–Jenkins Act
- December 21, 1928: Boulder Canyon Project Act (Hoover Dam)
- December 22, 1928: Color of Title Act
- January 19, 1929: Hawes–Cooper Act
- February 18, 1929: Migratory Bird Conservation Act (Norbeck–Anderson Act)
- March 2, 1929: Increased Penalties Act (Jones–Stalker Act)
71st United States Congress
- February 18, 1929: Migratory Bird Conservation Act, ch. 257, 45 Stat. 1222
- June 15, 1929: Agricultural Marketing Act, ch. 24, 46 Stat. 11
- June 18, 1929: Reapportionment Act of 1929, ch. 28, 46 Stat. 21
- June 17, 1930: Smoot–Hawley Tariff Act, ch. 497, 46 Stat. 590, (including Plant Patent Act)
- March 3, 1931: Davis–Bacon Act, ch. 411, 46 Stat. 1494
1931 to 1941
72nd United States Congress
- January 22, 1932: Reconstruction Finance Corporation Act, Sess. 1, ch. 8, 47 Stat. 5
- March 23, 1932: Norris-LaGuardia Act, Sess. 1, ch. 90, 47 Stat. 70
- June 6, 1932: Revenue Act of 1932, Sess. 1, ch. 209, 47 Stat. 169
- July 22, 1932: Federal Home Loan Bank Act, Sess. 1, ch. 522, 47 Stat. 725
- February 17, 1933: Blaine Act, Sess. 2
- March 3, 1933: Buy American Act, Sess. 2, ch. 212, title III, 47 Stat. 1520
73rd United States Congress
- March 9, 1933: Emergency Banking Relief Act, Sess. 1, ch. 1, 48 Stat. 1
- March 20, 1933: Economy Act, Sess. 1, c. 3, Pub.L. 73–2, 48 Stat. 8
- March 31, 1933: Civilian Conservation Corps Reforestation Relief Act, Sess. 1, ch. 17, 48 Stat. 22
- May 12, 1933: Federal Emergency Relief Act, Sess. 1, ch. 30, 48 Stat. 55
- May 12, 1933: Agricultural Adjustment Act, Sess. 1, ch. 25, 48 Stat. 31
- May 18, 1933: Tennessee Valley Authority Act, Sess. 1, ch. 32, 48 Stat. 58
- May 27, 1933: Securities Act, Sess. 1, ch. 38, 48 Stat. 74
- June 13, 1933: Home Owners' Loan Corporation, Sess. 1, ch. 64, 48 Stat. 128
- June 16, 1933: Glass–Steagall Act (Banking Act of 1933), Sess. 1, ch. 89, 48 Stat. 162
- June 16, 1933: National Industrial Recovery Act, Sess. 1, ch. 90, 48 Stat. 195
- June 16, 1933: Farm Credit Administration, Sess. 1, ch. 98, 48 Stat. 257
- March 24, 1934: Tydings–McDuffie Act (Philippine Independence Act), Pub.L. 73–127, Sess. 2, ch. 84, 48 Stat. 456
- March 27, 1934: Emergency Air Mail Act
- March 27, 1934: Vinson-Trammell Act
- May 14, 1934: Johnson Act, Sess. 2, ch. 283, 48 Stat. 775
- June 6, 1934: Securities Exchange Act, Sess. 2, ch. 404, 48 Stat. 881
- June 12, 1934: Reciprocal Tariff Act, Sess. 2, ch. 474, 48 Stat. 943
- June 18, 1934: Indian Reorganization Act, Sess. 2, ch. 576, 48 Stat. 984
- June 19, 1934: Rules Enabling Act, Sess. 2, ch. 651, Pub.L. 73–415, 48 Stat. 1064
- June 19, 1934: Communications Act of 1934, Sess. 2, ch. 652, 48 Stat. 1064
- June 19, 1934: National Archives Act, Sess. 2, ch. 668, 48 Stat. 1122
- June 26, 1934: Federal Credit Union Act, Sess. 2, ch. 750, 48 Stat. 1216
- June 26, 1934: National Firearms Act of 1934, Sess. 2, ch. 757, 48 Stat. 1236
- June 27, 1934: National Housing Act, Sess. 2, ch. 847, 48 Stat. 1246 (including Federal National Mortgage Association Charter Act / Fannie Mae)
74th United States Congress
- April 27, 1935: Soil Conservation and Domestic Allotment Act, Sess. 1, ch. 85, 49 Stat. 163
- July 5, 1935: National Labor Relations Act (Wagner Act), Sess. 1, ch. 372, 49 Stat. 449
- August 9, 1935: Motor Carrier Act, Sess. 1, ch. 498, 49 Stat. 546 (renamed part II of the Interstate Commerce Act)
- August 14, 1935: Social Security Act, Pub.L. 74–271, Sess. 1, ch. 531, 49 Stat. 620 (including Aid to Dependent Children, Old Age Pension Act)
- August 26, 1935: Public Utility Act, Sess. 1, ch. 687, 49 Stat. 803 (including: Public Utility Holding Company Act of 1935, Federal Power Act)
- August 30, 1935: Revenue Act of 1935, Sess. 1, ch. 829, 49 Stat. 1014
- August 31, 1935: Neutrality Act of 1935, Sess. 1, ch. 837, 49 Stat. 1081
- February 29, 1936: Neutrality Act of 1936, Sess. 2, ch. 106, 49 Stat. 1153
- May 20, 1936: Rural Electrification Act, Sess. 2, ch. 432, 49 Stat. 1363
- June 15, 1936: Commodities Exchange Act, Sess. 2, ch. 545, 49 Stat. 1491
- June 19, 1936: Robinson Patman Act, Sess. 2, ch. 592, 49 Stat. 1526
- June 22, 1936: Flood Control Act of 1936, Pub.L. 74–738, Sess. 2, ch. 688
- June 29, 1936: Merchant Marine Act, Sess. 2, ch. 250, 49 Stat. 1985
- June 30, 1936: Walsh–Healey Public Contracts Act, Sess. 2, ch. 881, 49 Stat. 2036
75th United States Congress
- June 3, 1937: Agricultural Marketing Agreement Act, ch. 296, 50 Stat. 246
- July 14, 1937: Marijuana Tax Act
- August 5, 1937: National Cancer Institute Act, Pub.L. 75–244, ch. 565, 50 Stat. 559
- 1937: Neutrality Acts of 1937
- August 17, 1937: Miller–Tydings Act, ch. 690, title VIII, 50 Stat. 693
- March 21, 1938: Wheeler–Lea Act, ch. 49, 52 Stat. 111
- May 17, 1938: Naval Act of 1938
- June 8, 1938: Foreign Agents Registration Act, ch. 327, 52 Stat. 631
- June 21, 1938: Natural Gas Act, ch. 556, 52 Stat. 821
- June 25, 1938: Civil Aeronautics Act, ch. 601, 52 Stat. 973
- June 25, 1938: Fair Labor Standards Act, ch. 676, 52 Stat. 1060
- June 25, 1938: Federal Food, Drug, and Cosmetic Act, ch. 675, 52 Stat. 1040
- June 25, 1938: Javits–Wagner–O'Day Act, ch. 697, 52 Stat. 1196
76th United States Congress
- April 3, 1939: Reorganization Act of 1939, Pub.L. 76–19, 53 Stat. 561
- August 2, 1939: Hatch Act of 1939 ("Hatch Political Activity Act", "An Act to Prevent Pernicious Political Activities"), ch. 410, 53 Stat. 1147
- November 4, 1939: Neutrality Act of 1939, ("Cash and Carry Act"), ch. 2, 54 Stat. 4
- June 29, 1940: Alien Registration Act (Smith Act), 3d sess. ch. 439, 54 Stat. 670
- July 19, 1940: Two-Ocean Navy Act ("Vinson-Wash Act")
- August 22, 1940: Act of August 22, 1940, ch. 686, Pub.L. 76–768, 54 Stat. 789 (including Investment Company Act of 1940, Investment Advisers Act of 1940)
- September 16, 1940: Selective Training and Service Act of 1940, Pub.L. 76–783
1941 to 1951
77th United States Congress
- March 11, 1941: Lend Lease Act, Pub.L. 77–11, Sess. 1, ch. 11, 55 Stat. 31
- August 18, 1941: Flood Control Act of 1941, Pub.L. 77–228, Sess. 1, ch. 377, 55 Stat. 638
- December 8, 1941: Resolution— War between United States and Japan, Pub.L. 77–328, Sess. 1, ch. 561, 55 Stat. 795
- December 11, 1941: Resolution— War between United States and Germany, Pub.L. 77–331, Sess. 1, ch. 564, 55 Stat. 796
- December 11, 1941: Resolution— War between United States and Italy, Pub.L. 77–332, Sess. 1, ch. 565, 55 Stat. 797
- January 30, 1942: Emergency Price Control Act, Pub.L. 77–421, Sess. 2, ch. 26, 56 Stat. 23
- June 5, 1942: Resolution— War between United States and Bulgaria, Pub.L. 77–563, Sess. 2, ch. 323, 56 Stat. 307
- June 5, 1942: Resolution— War between United States and Hungary, Pub.L. 77–564, Sess. 2, ch. 324, 56 Stat. 307
- June 5, 1942: Resolution— War between United States and Romania, Pub.L. 77–565, Sess. 2, ch. 325, 56 Stat. 307
- June 22, 1942: Resolution— United States Flag Code, including recognition of the Pledge of Allegiance, Pub.L. 77–623, Sess. 2, ch. 435, 56 Stat. 377
78th United States Congress
- December 17, 1943: Magnuson Act (Chinese Exclusion Repeal Act of 1943), Sess. 1, ch. 344, 57 Stat. 600
- February 3, 1944: Mustering-out Payment Act, Sess. 2, Pub.L. 78–225, 58 Stat. 8
- June 22, 1944: Servicemen's Readjustment Act of 1944 (G.I. Bill), Sess. 2, ch. 268, Pub.L. 78–345, 58 Stat. 284
- June 27, 1944: Veterans' Preference Act, Sess. 2, ch. 287, Pub.L. 78–359, 58 Stat. 387
- July 1, 1944: Public Health Service Act, Sess. 2, ch. 373, 58 Stat. 682
- December 22, 1944: Pick-Sloan Flood Control Act, Sess. 2, ch. 665, Pub.L. 78–534, 58 Stat. 887
79th United States Congress
- March 9, 1945: McCarran–Ferguson Act, Pub.L. 79–15, 59 Stat. 33
- July 31, 1945: Bretton Woods Agreements Act, Pub.L. 79–171, 59 Stat. 512
- July 31, 1945: Export-Import Bank Act of 1945, Pub.L. 79–173, 59 Stat. 526
- December 20, 1945: United Nations Participation Act, Pub.L. 79–264, 59 Stat. 619
- December 28, 1945: War Brides Act
- February 18, 1946: Rescission Act of 1946
- February 20, 1946: Employment Act
- May 13, 1946: Federal Airport Act
- June 4, 1946: Richard B. Russell National School Lunch Act
- June 11, 1946: Administrative Procedure Act, Pub.L. 79–404, 60 Stat. 237
- July 2, 1946: Luce–Celler Act of 1946
- July 3, 1946: Hobbs Anti-Racketeering Act, Pub.L. 79–486, 60 Stat. 420
- July 5, 1946: Lanham Trademark Act of 1946
- August 1, 1946: United States Atomic Energy Act of 1946
- August 2, 1946: Legislative Reorganization Act of 1946
- August 2, 1946: Federal Tort Claims Act
- August 2, 1946: Federal Regulation of Lobbying Act of 1946
- August 13, 1946: Foreign Service Act
- August 13, 1946: Hospital Survey and Construction Act (Hill-Burton Act)
- August 14, 1946: Farmers Home Administration Act
80th United States Congress
- May 22, 1947: Assistance to Greece and Turkey Act (Truman Doctrine), Sess. 1, ch. 81, Pub.L. 80–75, 61 Stat. 103
- June 23, 1947: Taft–Hartley Act, Sess. 1, ch. 120, Pub.L. 80–101, 61 Stat. 136
- July 18, 1947: Presidential Succession Act 1947, Pub.L. 80–199, 61 Stat. 380
- July 26, 1947: National Security Act of 1947, Sess. 1, ch. 343, Pub.L. 80–253, 61 Stat. 495
- August 7, 1947: Mineral Leasing Act for Acquired Lands, Sess. 1, ch. 513, Pub.L. 80–382, 61 Stat. 913
- January 27, 1948: United States Information and Educational Exchange Act (Smith-Mundt Act), Sess. 2, ch. 36, 62 Stat. 6
- April 3, 1948: Foreign Assistance Act (Marshall Plan), Pub.L. 80–47, Sess. 2, ch. 169, 62 Stat. 137
- April 3, 1948: Greek-Turkish Assistance Act of 1948, Sess. 2, ch. 169, Pub.L. 80–75, title III, 62 Stat. 157
- May 26, 1948: Civil Air Patrol Act, Pub.L. 80–557, 62 Stat. 274
- June 17, 1948: Reed-Bulwinkle Act
- June 24, 1948: Selective Service Act of 1948, Pub.L. 80–759, 62 Stat. 604
- June 25, 1948: Title 3 of the United States Code, Sess. 2, ch. 644, Pub.L. 80–771, 62 Stat. 672
- June 28, 1948: Commodity Credit Corporation Charter Act of 1948
- June 30, 1948: Federal Water Pollution Control Act, Sess. 2, ch. 758
- July 3, 1948: War Claims Act of 1948, Pub.L. 80–896, 62 Stat. 1240
- 1948: Agricultural Act of 1948
81st United States Congress
- June 20, 1949: Central Intelligence Agency Act, ch. 227, 63 Stat. 208, 50 U.S.C. § 403a
- May 5, 1950: Uniform Code of Military Justice, ch. 169, 64 Stat. 109
- October 25, 1949: Hospital Survey and Construction Amendments of 1949, ch. 722, Pub.L. 81–380, 63 Stat. 898
- October 26, 1949: Fair Labor Standards Amendment, ch. 736, Pub.L. 81–393, 63 Stat. 910, 29 U.S.C. ch. 8
- October 31, 1949: Agricultural Act of 1949, ch. 792, 63 Stat. 1051
- May 10, 1950: National Science Foundation Act, ch. 171, Pub.L. 81–507, 64 Stat. 149, 42 U.S.C. ch. 16
- September 1, 1950: Doctors Draft Act[1]
- September 8, 1950: Defense Production Act of 1950, Pub.L. 81–774, 64 Stat. 798
- September 12, 1950: Budget and Accounting Procedures Act of 1950, ch. 946, 64 Stat. 832
- September 23, 1950: McCarran Internal Security Act (including Subversive Activities Control Act of 1950), ch. 1024, 64 Stat. 987, 50 U.S.C. § 781
- September 30, 1950: Performance Rating Act, ch. 1123, 64 Stat. 1098
- August 15, 1950: Omnibus Medical Research Act, Pub.L. 81–692, 64 Stat. 443 (including Public Health Services Act Amendments, which established the National Institute of Neurological Diseases and Blindness)
- December 29, 1950: Celler–Kefauver Act (Anti-Merger Act), ch. 1184, 64 Stat. 1125
- January 12, 1951: Federal Civil Defense Act of 1950, ch. 1228, 64 Stat. 1245 (codified in 50 U.S.C. App., here)
1951 to 1961
82nd United States Congress
- October 10, 1951: Mutual Security Act, ch. 479, 65 Stat. 373
- June 27, 1952: Immigration and Nationality Act (McCarran-Walter Act), Pub.L. 82–414
- July 14, 1952: McGuire Act, Pub.L. 82–542, 15 U.S.C. § 42(a)
- July 16, 1952: Veterans' Readjustment Assistance Act, Pub.L. 82–550
- July 16, 1952: Federal Coal Mine Safety Act Amendments of 1952, Pub.L. 82–552
- July 16, 1952: Wire Fraud Act of 1952, Pub.L. 82–555
83rd United States Congress
- July 3, 1953: Small Business Act, Pub.L. 83–163, ch. 282, 67 Stat. 232
- August 7, 1953: Refugee Relief Act, Pub.L. 83–203
- August 7, 1953: Outer Continental Shelf Lands Act, ch. 345, 67 Stat. 462
- August 14, 1953: Public Law 280, Pub.L. 83–280, 18 U.S.C. § 1162
- May 13, 1954: Saint Lawrence Seaway Act, ch. 201, 68 Stat. 92
- August 12, 1954: Federal National Mortgage Association Charter Act, ch. 649, title II, §201, 68 Stat. 612
- August 13, 1954: Multiple Mineral Development Act, ch. 730, 68 Stat. 708
- August 16, 1954: Internal Revenue Code of 1954, Pub.L. 83–591, ch. 736, 68A Stat. 3
- Federal Unemployment Tax Act, §1(d), 68A Stat. 439
- National Firearms Act, §1(d), 68A Stat. 721
- August 24, 1954: Communist Control Act of 1954, ch. 886, 68 Stat. 775
84th United States Congress
- January 29, 1955: Formosa Resolution
- March 31, 1955: Career Incentive Act
- June 28, 1955: Flood Control and Coastal Emergency Act, Pub.L. 84–9969 Stat. 194
- July 14, 1955: Air Pollution Control Act, Pub.L. 84–159, ch. 360, 69 Stat. 322
- July 23, 1955: Multiple Surface Use Mining Act, Pub.L. 94–167, ch. 730, 68 Stat. 708
- August 9, 1955: Reserve Forces Act, Pub.L. 84–305, 69 Stat. 598
- August 11, 1955: National Housing Act ("Capehart Act"), Pub.L. 84–345, 69 Stat. 646
- August 12, 1955: Poliomyelitis Vaccination Assistance Act, Pub.L. 84–377, ch. 863, 69 Stat. 704
- June 29, 1956: Federal Aid Highway Act of 1956, (National Interstate and Defense Highways Act), Pub.L. 84–627
- July 30, 1956: Health Research Facilities Act, Pub.L. 84–835, ch. 779, 70 Stat. 717
- August 8, 1956: Fish and Wildlife Act of 1956, ch. 1036, 70 Stat. 1119, 16 U.S.C. § 742a
85th United States Congress
- August 14, 1957: Airways Modernization Act, Pub.L. 85–133, 71 Stat. 349
- September 2, 1957: Price–Anderson Nuclear Industries Indemnity Act, Pub.L. 85–256, 71 Stat. 576
- September 9, 1957: Civil Rights Act of 1957, Pub.L. 85–315, 71 Stat. 634
- 1958: National Aeronautics and Space Act, Pub.L. 85–568, July 29, 1958, 72 Stat. 426
- 1958: Transportation Act of 1958, Pub.L. 85–625
- 1958: Federal Aviation Act, Pub.L. 85–726, August 23, 1958, 72 Stat. 731
- August 28, 1958: Military Construction Appropriation Act (Advanced Research Projects Agency), Pub.L. 85–852, 72 Stat. 1096
- 1958: National Defense Education Act, Pub.L. 85–864, September 2, 1958, 72 Stat. 1580
- 1958: Department of Defense Reorganization Act, Pub.L. 85–899
86th United States Congress
- March 18, 1959: Admission of Hawaii Act, Pub.L. 86–3
- 1959: Airport Construction Act, Pub.L. 86–72
- September 14, 1959: Landrum-Griffin Act, Pub.L. 86–257, 73 Stat. 519
- May 6, 1960: Civil Rights Act of 1960, Pub.L. 86–449
- September 13, 1960: Social Security Amendments (Kerr-Mill aid), Pub.L. 86–778, 74 Stat. 976
- 1960: Flood Control Act of 1960, Pub.L. 86–845
1961 to 1971
87th United States Congress
- May 1, 1961: Area Redevelopment Act, Pub.L. 87–27, 75 Stat. 47
- September 4, 1961: Foreign Assistance Act of 1961, Pub.L. 87–195, 75 Stat. 424
- September 13, 1961: Interstate Wire Act of 1961, Pub.L. 87–216, 75 Stat. 491
- September 21, 1961: Mutual Educational and Cultural Exchange Act of 1961, Pub.L. 87–256, 75 Stat. 527
- September 22, 1961: Peace Corps Act of 1961, Pub.L. 87–293, 75 Stat. 612
- September 26, 1961: Arms Control and Disarmament Act, Pub.L. 87–297, 75 Stat. 631
- October 5, 1961: Community Health Services and Facilities Act, Pub.L. 87–395, 75 Stat. 824
- March 15, 1962: Manpower Development and Training Act, Pub.L. 87–415, 76 Stat. 23
- June 28, 1962: Migration and Refugee Assistance Act, Pub.L. 87–510, 76 Stat. 121
- August 31, 1962: Communications Satellite Act of 1962, Pub.L. 87–624, 76 Stat. 419
- October 11, 1962: Trade Expansion Act, Pub.L. 87–794, 76 Stat. 872
- October 23, 1962: Bribery Act, Pub.L. 87–849, 76 Stat. 1119
- October 23, 1962: Vaccination Assistance Act, Pub.L. 87–868, 76 Stat. 1155
- 1962: Rivers and Harbors Act of 1962, Pub.L. 87–874
88th United States Congress
- June 10, 1963: Equal Pay Act, Pub.L. 88–38, 77 Stat. 56
- October 31, 1963: Community Mental Health Centers Act, Pub.L. 88–164, title II, 77 Stat. 290 (including Mental Retardation Facilities Construction Act)
- December 17, 1963: Clean Air Act, Pub.L. 88–206, 77 Stat. 392
- July 2, 1964: Civil Rights Act of 1964, Pub.L. 88–352, 78 Stat. 241
- July 9, 1964: Urban Mass Transportation Act of 1964 (Federal Transit Act), Pub.L. 88–365, 78 Stat. 302
- August 20, 1964: Economic Opportunity Act of 1964, Pub.L. 88–452, 78 Stat. 508
- August 31, 1964: Food Stamp Act of 1964, Pub.L. 88–525, 78 Stat. 703
- September 3, 1964: Wilderness Act, Pub.L. 88–577, 78 Stat. 890
- September 3, 1964: Land and Water Conservation Act, Pub.L. 88–578, 78 Stat. 897
- September 4, 1964: Nurse Training Act, Pub.L. 88–581, 78 Stat. 908
89th United States Congress
- April 11, 1965: Elementary and Secondary Education Act, Pub.L. 89–10, 79 Stat. 77
- July 27, 1965: Federal Cigarette Labeling and Advertising Act, Pub.L. 89–92, 79 Stat. 282
- July 30, 1965: Social Security Act of 1965, Pub.L. 89–97, 79 Stat. 286 (including Medicaid and Medicare)
- August 6, 1965: Voting Rights Act, Pub.L. 89–110, 79 Stat. 437
- August 10, 1965: Housing and Urban Development Act of 1965, Pub.L. 89–117, 79 Stat. 451
- August 26, 1965: Public Works and Economic Development Act of 1965, Pub.L. 89–136, 79 Stat. 552
- September 29, 1965: National Foundation on the Arts and the Humanities Act, Pub.L. 89–209, 79 Stat. 845
- October 3, 1965: Immigration and Nationality Act of 1965, (Hart-Celler Act, INS Act) Pub.L. 89–236
- October 6, 1965: Heart Disease, Cancer, and Stroke Amendments, Pub.L. 89–239, 79 Stat. 926
- October 20, 1965: Motor Vehicle Air Pollution Control Act, Pub.L. 89–272, 79 Stat. 992 (including Solid Waste Disposal Act)
- October 22, 1965: Highway Beautification Act, Pub.L. 89–285, 79 Stat. 1028
- November 8, 1965: Higher Education Act, Pub.L. 89–329, 79 Stat. 1219
- November 8, 1965: Vocational Rehabilitation Act Amendments Pub.L. 89–333, 79 Stat. 1282
- April 13, 1966: Uniform Time Act, Pub.L. 89–387, 80 Stat. 107
- September 6, 1966: Freedom of Information Act, Pub.L. 89–554, 80 Stat. 383
- September 9, 1966: National Traffic and Motor Vehicle Safety Act, Pub.L. 89–563, 80 Stat. 718
- October 15, 1966: National Historic Preservation Act, Pub.L. 89–665, 80 Stat. 915
- October 15, 1966: National Wildlife Refuge System Administration Act, Pub.L. 89–669, §4-5, 80 Stat. 927
- October 15, 1966: Department of Transportation Act, Pub.L. 89–670, 80 Stat. 931
- October 15, 1966: Foreign Gifts and Decorations Act, Pub.L. 89–673, §1, 80 Stat. 952
- November 2, 1966: Cuban Adjustment Act, Pub.L. 89–732, 80 Stat. 1161
- November 3, 1966: Comprehensive Health, Planning and Service Act, Pub.L. 89–749, 80 Stat. 1180
90th United States Congress
- April 4, 1967: Supplemental Defense Appropriations Act, Pub.L. 90–8, 81 Stat. 8
- November 7, 1967: Public Broadcasting Act, Pub.L. 90–129, 81 Stat. 365
- December 15, 1967: Age Discrimination in Employment Act, Pub.L. 90–202, 81 Stat. 602
- December 18, 1967: National Park Foundation Act, Pub.L. 90–209, 81 Stat. 656
- 1968: Bilingual Education Act, Pub.L. 90–247
- April 11, 1968: Civil Rights Act of 1968, Pub.L. 90–284, 82 Stat. 73
- May 29, 1968: Consumer Credit Protection Act, Pub.L. 90–321, 82 Stat. 146
- June 19, 1968: Omnibus Crime Control and Safe Streets Act of 1968, Pub.L. 90–351, 82 Stat. 197
- June 28, 1968: Uniform Monday Holiday Act, Pub.L. 90–363
- July 21, 1968: Aircraft Noise Abatement Act, Pub.L. 90–411
- August 12, 1968: Architectural Barriers Act of 1968, Pub.L. 90–480, 82 Stat. 718
- October 2, 1968: Wild and Scenic Rivers Act, Pub.L. 90–542, 82 Stat. 906
- October 2, 1968: National Trails System Act, Pub.L. 90–543, 82 Stat. 919
- October 22, 1968: Gun Control Act of 1968, Pub.L. 90–618, 82 Stat. 1213
91st United States Congress
- December 30, 1969 — Federal Coal Mine Health and Safety Act, Pub.L. 91–173, 83 Stat. 742
- 1969: Tax Reform Act of 1969, Pub.L. 91–172
- January 1, 1970: National Environmental Policy Act, Pub.L. 91–190, 83 Stat. 852
- April 3, 1970: Environmental Quality Improvement Act, Pub.L. 91–224
- May 21, 1970: Airport and Airway Development Act, Pub.L. 91–258, title I, 84 Stat. 219
- August 12, 1970: Postal Reorganization Act (United States Postal Service), Pub.L. 91–375
- August 15, 1970: Economic Stabilization Act, 84 Stat. 799
- September 22, 1970: District of Columbia Delegate Act Pub.L. 91–405, 84 Stat. 845-2
- October 15, 1970: Organized Crime Control Act, Pub.L. 91–452, 84 Stat. 922 including the Racketeer Influenced and Corrupt Organizations Act ("RICO")
- 1970: Urban Mass Transportation Act of 1970, Pub.L. 91–453
- October 26, 1970: Bank Secrecy Act, Pub.L. 91–508, 84 Stat. 1118
- October 27, 1970: Controlled Substances Act, Pub.L. 91–513, 84 Stat. 1242
- 1970: Rail Passenger Service Act (Amtrak), Pub.L. 91–518
- December 9, 1970: Horse Protection Act of 1970 Pub.L. 91–540, 84 Stat. 1404
- December 24, 1970: Family Planning Services and Population Research Act of 1970, Pub.L. 91–572
- December 24, 1970: Plant Variety Protection Act, Pub.L. 91–577, 84 Stat. 1542
- December 29, 1970: Occupational Safety and Health Act (OSHA), Pub.L. 91–596
- December 31, 1970: Clean Air Act Extension, Pub.L. 91–604, 84 Stat. 1676
- December 31, 1970: Housing and Urban Development Act of 1970, Pub.L. 91–609, 84 Stat. 1770, including title VII, National Urban Policy and New Community Development Act of 1970, 84 Stat. 1791
- 1971: Lead-Based Paint Poisoning Prevention Act, Pub.L. 91–695
1971 to 1981
92nd United States Congress
- June 23, 1971: Javits-Wagner-O'Day Act, Pub.L. 92–28, 85 Stat. 77
- December 18, 1971: Alaska Native Claims Settlement Act, Pub.L. 92–203, 85 Stat. 688
- December 23, 1971: National Cancer Act, Pub.L. 92–218, 85 Stat. 778
- February 7, 1972: Federal Election Campaign Act, Pub.L. 92–225, 86 Stat. 3
- March 24, 1972: Equal Employment Opportunity Act, Pub.L. 92–261, 86 Stat. 103
- June 23, 1972: Title IX Amendment of the Higher Education Act, Pub.L. 92–318, 86 Stat. 235
- October 6, 1972: Federal Advisory Committee Act, Pub.L. 92–463, 86 Stat. 770
- October 18, 1972: Federal Water Pollution Control Amendments of 1972, Pub.L. 92–500, 86 Stat. 816
- October 21, 1972: Marine Mammal Protection Act, Pub.L. 92–522, 86 Stat. 1027
- October 23, 1972: Marine Protection, Research, and Sanctuaries Act of 1972, Pub.L. 92–532, 86 Stat. 1052
- October 27, 1972: Consumer Product Safety Act, Pub.L. 92–573, 86 Stat. 1207
- October 27, 1972: Noise Control Act, Pub.L. 92–574, 86 Stat. 1234
- October 27, 1972: Coastal Zone Management Act, Pub.L. 92–583, 86 Stat. 1280
93rd United States Congress
- August 13, 1973: Federal Aid Highway Act of 1973, Pub.L. 93–87, title I, 87 Stat. 250
- September 26, 1973: Rehabilitation Act, Pub.L. 93–112, 87 Stat. 355
- October 1, 1973: Domestic Volunteer Services Act of 1973 (VISTA), Pub.L. 93–113, 87 Stat. 394
- November 3, 1973: Amtrak Improvement Act, Pub.L. 93–146, 87 Stat. 548
- November 7, 1973: War Powers Resolution, Pub.L. 93–148, 87 Stat. 555
- December 24, 1973: District of Columbia Home Rule Act, Pub.L. 93–198, 87 Stat. 777
- December 28, 1973: Comprehensive Employment and Training Act, Pub.L. 93–203
- December 28, 1973: Endangered Species Act, Pub.L. 93–205, 87 Stat. 884
- December 29, 1973: Health Maintenance Organization Act of 1973, Pub.L. 93–222, 87 Stat. 936
- March 7, 1974: Water Resources Development Act of 1974, Pub.L. 93–251, 88 Stat. 34
- May 22, 1974: Disaster Relief Act of 1974, Pub.L. 93–288, 88 Stat. 143
- May 31, 1974: Research on Aging Act, Pub.L. 93–296, 88 Stat. 184
- July 12, 1974: Congressional Budget and Impoundment Control Act of 1974, Pub.L. 93–344, 88 Stat. 297
- July 25, 1974: Legal Services Corporation Act, Pub.L. 93–355, 88 Stat. 378
- August 21, 1974: Family Educational Rights and Privacy Act, Pub.L. 93–380, title V, §513, 88 Stat. 571
- September 2, 1974: Employee Retirement Income Security Act (ERISA), Pub.L. 93–406, 88 Stat. 829
- September 7, 1974: Juvenile Justice and Delinquency Prevention Act of 1974, Pub.L. 93–415, 88 Stat. 1109
- November 26, 1974: National Mass Transportation Assistance Act, Pub.L. 93–503, 88 Stat. 1565
- December 3, 1974: Vietnam Era Veterans' Readjustment Assistance Act, Pub.L. 93–508, 88 Stat. 1578
- December 16, 1974: Safe Drinking Water Act, Pub.L. 93–523, 88 Stat. 1660
- December 31, 1974: Privacy Act of 1974, Pub.L. 93–579, 88 Stat. 1896
- January 3, 1975: Trade Act of 1974, Pub.L. 93–618, 88 Stat. 1978
- January 3, 1975: Federal Noxious Weed Act of 1974, Pub.L. 93–629, 88 Stat. 2148
- January 3, 1975: Hazardous Materials Transportation Act, Pub.L. 93–633, title I, 88 Stat. 2156
- January 4, 1975: National Health Planning and Resources Development Act, Pub.L. 93–641, 88 Stat. 2225
94th United States Congress
- December 23, 1975: Metric Conversion Act, Pub.L. 94–168
- December 23, 1975: Revenue Adjustment Act (Earned Income Tax Credit), Pub.L. 94–164, 89 Stat. 970
- November 29, 1975: Individuals with Disabilities Education Act, Pub.L. 94–142, 89 Stat. 773
- February 5, 1976: Railroad Revitalization and Regulatory Reform Act, Pub.L. 94–210, 90 Stat. 31
- September 13, 1976: Government in the Sunshine Act, Pub.L. 94–409, 90 Stat. 1241
- September 30, 1976: Hart-Scott-Rodino Antitrust Improvements Act, Pub.L. 94–435, 90 Stat. 1383
- October 8, 1976: Health Maintenance Organization Amendments of 1976, Pub.L. 94–460
- October 11, 1976: Toxic Substances Control Act, Pub.L. 94–469, 90 Stat. 2003
- October 12, 1976: Overhaul of vocational education programs Pub.L. 94–482, 90 Stat. 2169
- October 19, 1976: Copyright Act of 1976, Pub.L. 94–553, 90 Stat. 2541
- October 21, 1976: Federal Land Policy and Management Act, Pub.L. 94–579, 90 Stat. 2744
- October 21, 1976: Resource Conservation and Recovery Act, Pub.L. 94–580, 90 Stat. 2795
- October 22, 1976: Water Resources Development Act of 1976, Pub.L. 94–587
- October 22, 1976: National Forest Management Act, Pub.L. 94–588, 90 Stat. 2949
95th United States Congress
- August 3, 1977: Surface Mining Control and Reclamation Act, Pub.L. 95–87, 91 Stat. 445
- August 4, 1977: Department of Energy Organization Act of 1977, Pub.L. 95–91, 91 Stat. 565
- October 12, 1977: Community Reinvestment Act, Pub.L. 95–128, title VIII, 91 Stat. 1147
- December 19, 1977: Unlawful Corporate Payments Act of 1977, Pub.L. 95–213, including title I: Foreign Corrupt Practices Act, 91 Stat. 1494
- December 27, 1977: Clean Water Act, Pub.L. 95–217, 91 Stat. 1566
- December 28, 1977: International Emergency Economic Powers Act, Pub.L. 95–223, title II, 91 Stat. 1626
- March 10, 1978: Nuclear Non-Proliferation Act of 1978, Pub.L. 95–242, 92 Stat. 120
- October 10, 1978: Susan B. Anthony Dollar Coin Act of 1979, Pub.L. 95–447, 92 Stat. 1072
- October 13, 1978: Civil Service Reform Act, Pub.L. 95–454, 92 Stat. 1111
- October 13, 1978: Drug Abuse Prevention, Treatment, and Rehabilitation Act, Pub.L. 95–461, 92 Stat. 1268
- October 24, 1978: Airline Deregulation Act, Pub.L. 95–504, 92 Stat. 1705
- October 25, 1978: Foreign Intelligence Surveillance Act, Pub.L. 95–511, 92 Stat. 1783
- October 26, 1978: Ethics in Government Act, Pub.L. 95–521, 92 Stat. 1824
- October 27, 1978: Humphrey-Hawkins Full Employment Act, Pub.L. 95–523, 92 Stat. 1887
- October 31, 1978: Pregnancy Discrimination Act, Pub.L. 95–555, 92 Stat. 2076
- November 1, 1978: Contract Disputes Act, Pub.L. 95–563, 92 Stat. 2383
- November 6, 1978: Bankruptcy Act of 1978, Pub.L. 95–598, 92 Stat. 2549
- November 9, 1978: National Energy Conservation Policy Act, Pub.L. 95–619, 92 Stat. 3206
96th United States Congress
- July 10, 1979: Joint resolution to amend the Public Health Services Act and related health laws to correct printing and other technical errors, Pub.L. 96–32
- September 27, 1979: Panama Canal Act of 1979, Pub.L. 96–70, 93 Stat. 452
- October 17, 1979: Department of Education Organization Act, Pub.L. 96–88, 93 Stat. 668
- March 17, 1980: Refugee Act, Pub.L. 96–212, 94 Stat. 102
- September 19, 1980: Regulatory Flexibility Act, Pub.L. 96–354, 94 Stat. 1164
- September 29, 1980: Fish and Wildlife Conservation Act of 1980, Pub.L. 96–366, 94 Stat. 1322
- October 14, 1980: Staggers Act, Pub.L. 96–448, 94 Stat. 1895
- December 2, 1980: Alaska National Interest Lands Conservation Act, Pub.L. 96–487, 94 Stat. 2371
- December 11, 1980: Comprehensive Environmental Response, Compensation, and Liability Act (CERCLA or Superfund), Pub.L. 96–510, 94 Stat. 2767
- December 11, 1980: Paperwork Reduction Act of 1980, Pub.L. 96–511, 94 Stat. 2812
- December 12, 1980: Bayh–Dole Act, Pub.L. 96–517, 94 Stat. 3018
1981 to 1991
97th United States Congress
- August 13, 1981: Economic Recovery Tax Act (ERTA or Kemp-Roth Tax Cut), Pub.L. 97–34, 95 Stat. 172
- August 13, 1981: Omnibus Budget Reconciliation Act of 1981, Pub.L. 97–35, 95 Stat. 357
- September 20, 1982: Bus Regulatory Reform Act, Pub.L. 97–261, 96 Stat. 1102
- October 13, 1982: Job Training Partnership Act, Pub.L. 97–300, 96 Stat. 1322
- October 15, 1982: Garn–St. Germain Depository Institutions Act, Pub.L. 97–320, 96 Stat. 1469
- January 6, 1983: Surface Transportation Assistance Act, Pub.L. 97–424, 96 Stat. 2140
- January 7, 1983: Nuclear Waste Policy Act, Pub.L. 97–425, 96 Stat. 2201
- January 12, 1983: Internal Revenue Code of 1954 and Social Security Act, amendments Pub.L. 97–455, 96 Stat. 2497
98th United States Congress
- September 28, 1984: Voting Accessibility for the Elderly and Handicapped Act, Pub.L. 98–435, 98 Stat. 1678
- October 12, 1984: Comprehensive Crime Control Act, Pub.L. 98–473, title II, 98 Stat. 1976
- October 30, 1984: Commercial Space Launch Act of 1984, Pub.L. 98–875, 98 Stat. 3055
99th United States Congress
- December 12, 1985: Balanced Budget and Emergency Deficit Control Act of 1985 (Gramm-Rudman-Hollings Balanced Budget Act) Pub.L. 99–177 (title II), 99 Stat. 1038
- December 17, 1985: Gold Bullion Coin Act of 1985, Pub.L. 99–185, 99 Stat. 1177
- April 7, 1986: Consolidated Omnibus Budget Reconciliation Act of 1985 (COBRA) Pub.L. 99–272, 100 Stat. 82 (including Emergency Medical Treatment and Active Labor Act)
- October 1, 1986: Goldwater–Nichols Act (Defense Reorganization), Pub.L. 99–433, 100 Stat. 992
- October 2, 1986: Comprehensive Anti-Apartheid Act, Pub.L. 99–440, 100 Stat. 1086, H.R. 4868
- November 6, 1986: Immigration Reform and Control Act of 1986 (Simpson-Mazzoli Act), Pub.L. 99–603, S. 1200
- October 17, 1986: Emergency Planning and Community Right-to-Know Act, Pub.L. 99–499 (title III), 100 Stat. 1728
- October 21, 1986: Electronic Communications Privacy Act of 1986, Pub.L. 99–508, 100 Stat. 1848
- October 22, 1986: Tax Reform Act of 1986, Pub.L. 99–514, 100 Stat. 2085
- October 27, 1986: Anti-Drug Abuse Act of 1986, Pub.L. 99–570, 100 Stat. 3207
- October 31, 1986: Age Discrimination in Employment Act, Pub.L. 99–572, 100 Stat. 3342
- November 17, 1986: Water Resources Development Act of 1986, Pub.L. 99–662
100th United States Congress
- April 2, 1987: Surface Transportation and Uniform Relocation Assistance Act, Pub.L. 100–17, 101 Stat. 132
- July 22, 1987: McKinney–Vento Homeless Assistance Act, Pub.L. 100–77, 101 Stat. 482
- August 20, 1987: Malcolm Baldrige National Quality Improvement Act of 1987, Pub.L. 100–107, 101 Stat. 724
- September 29, 1987: Balanced Budget and Emergency Deficit Control Reaffirmation Act of 1987 (Gramm-Rudman-Hollings Balanced Budget Act), Pub.L. 100–119, 101 Stat. 754
- December 22, 1987: Omnibus Budget Reconciliation Act of 1987, Pub.L. 100–203, 101 Stat. 1330
- January 6, 1988: Agricultural Credit Act of 1987, Pub.L. 100–233, 101 Stat. 1568
- January 7, 1988: Computer Security Act of 1987, Pub.L. 100–235, 101 Stat. 1724
- March 22, 1988: Civil Rights Restoration Act of 1987 Pub.L. 100–259
- June 27, 1988: Supreme Court Case Selections Act of 1988, Pub.L. 100–352, 102 Stat. 662
- July 1, 1988: Medicare Catastrophic Coverage Act, Pub.L. 100–360, 102 Stat. 683
- August 4, 1988: Worker Adjustment and Retraining Notification Act, Pub.L. 100–379, 102 Stat. 890
- August 10, 1988: Civil Liberties Act, Pub.L. 100–383, 102 Stat. 904
- October 13, 1988: Family Support Act, Pub.L. 100–485, 102 Stat. 2343
- October 17, 1988: Indian Gaming Regulatory Act, Pub.L. 100–497, 102 Stat. 2467
- October 24, 1988: Health Maintenance Organization Amendments of 1988, Pub.L. 100–517, 102 Stat. 2578
- October 25, 1988: Department of Veterans Affairs Act, Pub.L. 100–527, 102 Stat. 2635
- November 17, 1988: Water Resources Development Act of 1988, Pub.L. 100–676
- November 18, 1988: Anti-Drug Abuse Act of 1988, Pub.L. 100–690, (including Child Protection and Obscenity Enforcement Act, Alcoholic Beverage Labeling Act)
101st United States Congress
- April 10, 1989: Whistleblower Protection Act, Pub.L. 101–12, 103 Stat. 16
- July 27, 1989: Water Resources Development Act of 1990, Pub.L. 101–64
- October 28, 1989: Flag Protection Act, Pub.L. 101–131, 103 Stat. 777
- July 26, 1990: Americans with Disabilities Act, Pub.L. 101–336, 104 Stat. 327
- August 18, 1990: Oil Pollution Act, Pub.L. 101–380
- November 5, 1990: Launch Services Purchase Act of 1990[2]
- November 5, 1990: Omnibus Budget Reconciliation Act of 1990, Pub.L. 101–508, 104 Stat. 1388 (including Human Genome Project funding)
- November 12, 1990: Water Resources Development Act of 1990, Pub.L. 101–640
- November 15, 1990: Clean Air Act Amendments of 1990, Pub.L. 101–549, 104 Stat. 2468
- November 15, 1990: Administrative Dispute Resolution Act, Pub.L. 101–552, 104 Stat. 2736
- November 16, 1990: Native American Graves Protection and Repatriation Act, Pub.L. 101–601, 104 Stat. 3048
- November 28,1990:National Indian Forest Resource Management Act
- November 29, 1990: Negotiated Rulemaking Act, Pub.L. 101–648, 104 Stat. 4969
- November 29, 1990: Immigration Act of 1990, Pub.L. 101–649, 104 Stat. 4978
- December 1, 1990: Judicial Improvements Act of 1990, Pub.L. 101–650, 104 Stat. 5128 (including Visual Artists Rights Act)
1991 to 2001
102nd United States Congress
- November 21, 1991: Civil Rights Act of 1991, Pub.L. 102–166, 105 Stat. 1071
- December 9, 1991: High Performance Computing and Communication Act of 1991, Pub.L. 102–194
- December 18, 1991: Intermodal Surface Transportation Efficiency Act, Pub.L. 102–240
- October 9, 1992: Chinese Student Protection Act of 1992, Pub.L. 102–404, 106 Stat. 1969
- October 23, 1992: Weapons of Mass Destruction Control Act, Pub.L. 102–484 (div. A, title XV), 106 Stat. 2567
- October 31, 1992: Water Resources Development Act of 1992, Pub.L. 102–580
103rd United States Congress
- February 5, 1993: Family and Medical Leave Act, Pub.L. 103–3, 107 Stat. 6
- May 20, 1993: National Voter Registration Act of 1993, Pub.L. 103–31, 107 Stat. 77
- August 10, 1993: Omnibus Budget Reconciliation Act of 1993, Pub.L. 103–66, 107 Stat. 312
- November 16, 1993: Religious Freedom Restoration Act, Pub.L. 103–141, 107 Stat. 1488
- November 30, 1993: Brady Handgun Violence Prevention Act (Brady Bill), Pub.L. 103–159, title I, 107 Stat. 1536
- November 30, 1993: National Defense Authorization Act for Fiscal Year 1994, Pub.L. 103–160, 107 Stat. 1670 (including elements of Don't ask, don't tell)
- December 8, 1993: North American Free Trade Agreement Implementation Act, Pub.L. 103–182, 107 Stat. 2057
- May 26, 1994: Freedom of Access to Clinic Entrances Act, Pub.L. 103–259, 108 Stat. 694
- September 13, 1994: Violent Crime Control and Law Enforcement Act, Pub.L. 103–322, 108 Stat. 1796 (including the Violence Against Women Act)
- October 25, 1994: Dietary Supplement Health And Education Act of 1994
104th United States Congress
- January 23, 1995: Congressional Accountability Act, Pub.L. 104–1, 109 Stat. 3
- November 28, 1995: National Highway System Designation Act of 1995, Pub.L. 104–59, 109 Stat. 568
- December 19, 1995: Lobbying Disclosure Act, Pub.L. 104–65, 109 Stat. 691
- December 22, 1995: Private Securities Litigation Reform Act, Pub.L. 104–67, 109 Stat. 737
- February 8, 1996: Telecommunications Act of 1996, Pub.L. 104–104, 110 Stat. 56 (including the Communications Decency Act)
- March 12, 1996: Cuban Liberty and Democratic Solidarity Act of 1996 (Helms-Burton Act), Pub.L. 104–114, 110 Stat. 785
- April 9, 1996: Line Item Veto Act, Pub.L. 104–130, 110 Stat. 1200
- April 24, 1996: Antiterrorism and Effective Death Penalty Act, Pub.L. 104–132, 110 Stat. 1214
- July 30, 1996: Taxpayer Bill of Rights 2, Pub.L. 104–168, 110 Stat. 1452
- August 3, 1996: National Gambling Impact Study Commission Act, Pub.L. 104–169, 110 Stat. 1482
- August 20, 1996: Small Business Job Protection Act, Pub.L. 104–188, 110 Stat. 1755
- August 21, 1996: Health Insurance Portability and Accountability Act (HIPAA), Pub.L. 104–191, 110 Stat. 1936
- August 22, 1996: Personal Responsibility and Work Opportunity Act (Welfare Reform Act), Pub.L. 104–193, 110 Stat. 2105
- September 21, 1996: Defense of Marriage Act (DOMA), Pub.L. 104–199, 110 Stat. 2419
- September 30, 1996: Domestic Violence Offender Gun Ban, Pub.L. 104–208, 110 Stat. 3001
- October 1, 1996: Emerson Good Samaritan Food Donation Act, Pub.L. 104–210, 110 Stat. 3011
- October 12, 1996: Water Resources Development Act of 1996, Pub.L. 104–303, 110 Stat. 3658
105th United States Congress
- August 5, 1997: Balanced Budget Act of 1997, Pub.L. 105–33, 111 Stat. 251
- August 5, 1997: Taxpayer Relief Act of 1997, Pub.L. 105–34, 111 Stat. 788
- June 9, 1998: Transportation Equity Act for the 21st Century, Pub.L. 105–178, 112 Stat. 107
- July 22, 1998: Taxpayer Bill of Rights III, Pub.L. 105–206, title III, 112 Stat. 726
- August 7, 1998: Workforce Investment Act, Pub.L. 105–220, 112 Stat. 936
- October 21, 1998: Child Online Privacy Protection Act, Pub.L. 105–277, div. C, title XIV, 112 Stat. 2681
- October 27, 1998: Sonny Bono Copyright Term Extension Act, Pub.L. 105–298, title I, 112 Stat. 2827
- October 28, 1998: Digital Millennium Copyright Act, Pub.L. 105–304, 112 Stat. 2860 (including Online Copyright Infringement Liability Limitation Act)
- October 31, 1998: Iraq Liberation Act, Pub.L. 105–338, 112 Stat. 3178
106th United States Congress
- May 21, 1999: Emergency Supplemental Appropriations Act (Kosovo operations), Pub.L. 106–31, 113 Stat. 57
- August 17, 1999: Water Resources Development Act of 1999, Pub.L. 106–53
- November 12, 1999: Gramm-Leach-Bliley Financial Services Modernization Act, Pub.L. 106–102, 113 Stat. 1338
- November 29, 1999: American Inventors Protection Act, Pub.L. 106–113, 113 Stat. 1536 (including Anticybersquatting Consumer Protection Act)
- March 14, 2000: Iran Nonproliferation Act of 2000, Pub.L. 106–178, 114 Stat. 38
- April 5, 2000: Wendell H. Ford Aviation Investment and Reform Act for the 21st Century, Pub.L. 106–181, 114 Stat. 61
- May 18, 2000: African Growth and Opportunity Act, Pub.L. 106–200, 114 Stat. 251
- June 30, 2000: Electronic Signatures in Global and National Commerce Act, Pub.L. 106–229, 114 Stat. 464
- August 7, 2000: Oceans Act, Pub.L. 106–256, 114 Stat. 644
- September 22, 2000: Religious Land Use and Institutionalized Persons Act, Pub.L. 106–274, 114 Stat. 803
- October 17, 2000: Children's Health Act, Pub.L. 106–310, 114 Stat. 1101
- October 30, 2000: Robert T. Stafford Disaster Relief and Emergency Assistance Act, Pub.L. 106–390, 114 Stat. 1552
- October 30, 2000: Floyd D. Spence National Defense Authorization Act for Fiscal Year 2001,Pub.L. 106–398
- December 7, 2000: Shark Finning Prohibition Act, Pub.L. 106–557, 114 Stat. 2771
- December 11, 2000: Water Resources Development Act of 2000, Pub.L. 106–541, 114 Stat. 2572
- December 21, 2000: Commodity Futures Modernization Act of 2000, Pub.L. 106–554, 114 Stat. 2763A (as part of the Consolidated Appropriations Act, 2001)
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