Every law Congress has passed

337 laws of the 104th Congress, 1995–1997

1. Congressional Accountability Act of 1995

   An Act To make certain laws applicable to the legislative branch of the Federal Government.

   Public Law 104-1 · 109 Stat. 3 · January 23, 1995 · Original text

2. An Act To amend section 61h–6 of title 2, United States Code.

   Public Law 104-2 · 109 Stat. 45 · February 9, 1995 · Original text

3. An Act To amend the charter of the Veterans of Foreign Wars to make eligible for membership those veterans that have served within the territorial limits of South Korea.

   Public Law 104-3 · 109 Stat. 47 · March 7, 1995 · Original text

4. Unfunded Mandates Reform Act of 1995

   An Act To curb the practice of imposing unfunded Federal mandates on States and local governments; to strengthen the partnership between the Federal Government and State, local and tribal governments; to end the imposition, in the absence of full consideration by Congress, of Federal mandates on State, local, and tribal governments without adequate funding, in a manner that may displace other essential governmental priorities; and to ensure that the Federal Government pays the costs incurred by those governments in complying with certain requirements under Federal statutes and regulations, and for other purposes.

   Public Law 104-4 · 109 Stat. 48 · March 22, 1995 · Original text

5. An Act To amend a provision of part A of title IX of the Elementary and Secondary Education Act of 1965, relating to Indian education, to provide a technical amendment, and for other purposes.

   Public Law 104-5 · 109 Stat. 72 · March 23, 1995 · Original text

6. Emergency Supplemental Appropriations and Rescissions for the Department of Defense to Preserve and Enhance Military Readiness Act of 1995

   An Act Making emergency supplemental appropriations and rescissions to preserve and enhance the military readiness of the Department of Defense for the fiscal year ending September 30, 1995, and for other purposes.

   Public Law 104-6 · 109 Stat. 73 · April 10, 1995 · Original text

7. An Act To amend the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 to permanently extend the deduction for the health insurance costs of self-employed individuals, to repeal the provision permitting nonrecognition of gain on sales and exchanges effectuating policies of the Federal Communications Commission, and for other purposes.

   Public Law 104-7 · 109 Stat. 93 · April 11, 1995 · Original text

8. District of Columbia Financial Responsibility and Management Assistance Act of 1995

   An Act To eliminate budget deficits and management inefficiencies in the government of the District of Columbia through the establishment of the District of Columbia Financial Responsibility and Management Assistance Authority, and for other purposes.

   Public Law 104-8 · 109 Stat. 97 · April 17, 1995 · Original text

9. An Act To amend the Commodity Exchange Act to extend the authorization for the Commodity Futures Trading Commission, and for other purposes.

   Public Law 104-9 · 109 Stat. 154 · April 21, 1995 · Original text

10. An Act To amend the Alaska Native Claims Settlement Act to provide for the purchase of common stock of Cook Inlet Region, and for other purposes.

    Public Law 104-10 · 109 Stat. 155 · May 18, 1995 · Original text

11. Chacoan Outliers Protection Act of 1995

    An Act To amend title V of Public Law 96–550, designating the Chaco Culture Archeological Protection Sites, and for other purposes.

    Public Law 104-11 · 109 Stat. 158 · May 18, 1995 · Original text

12. Truth in Lending Class Action Relief Act of 1995

    An Act To provide a moratorium on certain class action lawsuits relating to the Truth in Lending Act.

    Public Law 104-12 · 109 Stat. 161 · May 18, 1995 · Original text

13. Paperwork Reduction Act of 1995

    An Act To further the goals of the Paperwork Reduction Act to have Federal agencies become more responsible and publicly accountable for reducing the burden of Federal paperwork on the public, and for other purposes.

    Public Law 104-13 · 109 Stat. 163 · May 22, 1995 · Original text

14. An Act To provide that references in the statutes of the United States to any committee or officer of the House of Representatives the name or jurisdiction of which was changed as part of the reorganization of the House of Representatives at the beginning of the One Hundred Fourth Congress shall be treated as referring to the currently applicable committee or officer of the House of Representatives.

    Public Law 104-14 · 109 Stat. 186 · June 3, 1995 · Original text

15. An Act To reauthorize appropriations for the Navajo-Hopi Relocation Housing Program.

    Public Law 104-15 · 109 Stat. 189 · June 21, 1995 · Original text

16. An Act To reauthorize appropriations for certain programs under the Indian Child Protection and Family Violence Prevention Act, and for other purposes.

    Public Law 104-16 · 109 Stat. 190 · June 21, 1995 · Original text

17. An Act To extend authorities under the Middle East Peace Facilitation Act of 1994 until August 15, 1995.

    Public Law 104-17 · 109 Stat. 191 · July 2, 1995 · Original text

18. An Act To amend the Omnibus Budget Reconciliation Act of 1990 to permit medicare select policies to be offered in all States.

    Public Law 104-18 · 109 Stat. 192 · July 7, 1995 · Original text

19. An Act Making emergency supplemental appropriations for additional disaster assistance, for anti-terrorism initiatives, for assistance in the recovery from the tragedy that occurred at Oklahoma City, and making rescissions for the fiscal year ending September 30, 1995, and for other purposes.

    Public Law 104-19 · 109 Stat. 194 · July 27, 1995 · Original text

20. An Act To amend the Colorado River Basin Salinity Control Act to authorize additional measures to carry out the control of salinity upstream of Imperial Dam in a cost-effective manner, and for other purposes.

    Public Law 104-20 · 109 Stat. 255 · July 28, 1995 · Original text

21. District of Columbia Emergency Highway Relief Act

    An Act To authorize an increased Federal share of the costs of certain transportation projects in the District of Columbia for fiscal years 1995 and 1996, and for other purposes.

    Public Law 104-21 · 109 Stat. 257 · August 4, 1995 · Original text

22. An Act To extend authorities under the Middle East Peace Facilitation Act of 1994 until October 1, 1995, and for other purposes.

    Public Law 104-22 · 109 Stat. 260 · August 14, 1995 · Original text

23. Corning National Fish Hatchery Conveyance Act

    An Act To direct the Secretary of the Interior to convey the Corning National Fish Hatchery to the State of Arkansas.

    Public Law 104-23 · 109 Stat. 261 · September 6, 1995 · Original text

24. An Act To direct the Secretary of the Interior to convey a fish hatchery to the State of Iowa.

    Public Law 104-24 · 109 Stat. 262 · September 6, 1995 · Original text

25. An Act To direct the Secretary of the Interior to convey to the State of Minnesota the New London National Fish Hatchery production facility.

    Public Law 104-25 · 109 Stat. 263 · September 6, 1995 · Original text

26. Court Reporter Fair Labor Amendments of 1995

    An Act To amend the Fair Labor Standards Act of 1938 to exempt employees who perform certain court reporting duties from the compensatory time requirements applicable to certain public agencies, and for other purposes.

    Public Law 104-26 · 109 Stat. 264 · September 6, 1995 · Original text

27. An Act To designate the United States Post Office building located at 33 College Avenue in Waterville, Maine, as the “George J. Mitchell Post Office Building”.

    Public Law 104-27 · 109 Stat. 266 · September 6, 1995 · Original text

28. District of Columbia Convention Center and Sports Arena Authorization Act of 1995

    An Act To permit the Washington Convention Center Authority to expend revenues for the operation and maintenance of the existing Washington Convention Center and for preconstruction activities relating to a new convention center in the District of Columbia, to permit a designated authority of the District of Columbia to borrow funds for the preconstruction activities relating to a sports arena in the District of Columbia and to permit certain revenues to be pledged as security for the borrowing of such funds, and for other purposes.

    Public Law 104-28 · 109 Stat. 267 · September 6, 1995 · Original text

29. Truth in Lending Act Amendments of 1995

    An Act To amend the Truth in Lending Act to clarify the intent of such Act and to reduce burdensome regulatory requirements on creditors.

    Public Law 104-29 · 109 Stat. 271 · September 30, 1995 · Original text

30. An Act To extend authorities under the Middle East Peace Facilitation Act of 1994 until November 1, 1995, and for other purposes.

    Public Law 104-30 · 109 Stat. 277 · September 30, 1995 · Original text

31. An Act Making continuing appropriations for the fiscal year 1996, and for other purposes.

    Public Law 104-31 · 109 Stat. 278 · September 30, 1995 · Original text

32. Military Construction Appropriations Act, 1996

    An Act Making appropriations for military construction, family housing, and base realignment and closure for the Department of Defense for the fiscal year ending September 30, 1996, and for other purposes.

    Public Law 104-32 · 109 Stat. 283 · October 3, 1995 · Original text

33. An Act To make the reporting deadlines for studies conducted in Federal court demonstration districts consistent with the deadlines for pilot districts, and for other purposes.

    Public Law 104-33 · 109 Stat. 292 · October 3, 1995 · Original text

34. An Act To clarify the rules governing venue, and for other purposes.

    Public Law 104-34 · 109 Stat. 293 · October 3, 1995 · Original text

35. An Act To amend part D of title IV of the Social Security Act to extend for 2 years the deadline by which States are required to have in effect an automated data processing and information retrieval system for use in the administration of State plans for child and spousal support.

    Public Law 104-35 · 109 Stat. 294 · October 12, 1995 · Original text

36. Small Business Lending Enhancement Act of 1995

    An Act To amend the Small Business Act and the Small Business Investment Act of 1958 to reduce the cost to the Federal Government of guaranteeing certain loans and debentures, and for other purposes.

    Public Law 104-36 · 109 Stat. 295 · October 12, 1995 · Original text

37. Agriculture, Rural Development, Food and Drug Administration, and Related Agencies Appropriations Act, 1996

    An Act Making appropriations for Agriculture, Rural Development, Food and Drug Administration, and Related Agencies programs for the fiscal year ending September 30, 1996, and for other purposes.

    Public Law 104-37 · 109 Stat. 299 · October 21, 1995 · Original text

38. An Act To disapprove of amendments to the Federal Sentencing Guidelines relating to lowering of crack sentences and sentences for money laundering and transactions in property derived from unlawful activity.

    Public Law 104-38 · 109 Stat. 334 · October 30, 1995 · Original text

39. Digital Performance Right in Sound Recordings Act of 1995

    An Act To amend title 17, United States Code, to provide an exclusive right to perform sound recordings publicly by means of digital transmissions, and for other purposes.

    Public Law 104-39 · 109 Stat. 336 · November 1, 1995 · Original text

40. An Act To authorize the collection of fees for expenses for triploid grass carp certification inspections, and for other purposes.

    Public Law 104-40 · 109 Stat. 350 · November 1, 1995 · Original text

41. An Act To amend title 35, United States Code, with respect to patents on biotechnological processes.

    Public Law 104-41 · 109 Stat. 351 · November 1, 1995 · Original text

42. An Act To amend the Alaska Native Claims Settlement Act, and for other purposes.

    Public Law 104-42 · 109 Stat. 353 · November 2, 1995 · Original text

43. Fisheries Act of 1995

    An Act To amend the Fishermen’s Protective Act.

    Public Law 104-43 · 109 Stat. 366 · November 3, 1995 · Original text

44. An Act To designate the United States Post Office building located at 201 East Pikes Peak Avenue in Colorado Springs, Colorado, as the “Winfield Scott Stratton Post Office”.

    Public Law 104-44 · 109 Stat. 397 · November 3, 1995 · Original text

45. Jerusalem Embassy Act of 1995

    An Act To provide for the relocation of the United States Embassy in Israel to Jerusalem, and for other purposes.

    Public Law 104-45 · 109 Stat. 398 · November 8, 1995 · Original text

46. Energy and Water Development Appropriations Act, 1996

    An Act Making appropriations for energy and water development for the fiscal year ending September 30, 1996, and for other purposes.

    Public Law 104-46 · 109 Stat. 402 · November 13, 1995 · Original text

47. An Act To extend authorities under the Middle East Peace Facilitation Act of 1994 until December 31, 1995, and for other purposes.

    Public Law 104-47 · 109 Stat. 423 · November 13, 1995 · Original text

48. Perishable Agricultural Commodities Act Amendments of 1995

    An Act To amend the Perishable Agricultural Commodities Act, 1930, to modernize, streamline, and strengthen the operation of the Act.

    Public Law 104-48 · 109 Stat. 424 · November 15, 1995 · Original text

49. An Act Respecting the relationship between workers’ compensation benefits and the benefits available under the Migrant and Seasonal Agricultural Worker Protection Act.

    Public Law 104-49 · 109 Stat. 432 · November 15, 1995 · Original text

50. Department of Transportation and Related Agencies Appropriations Act, 1996

    An Act Making appropriations for the Department of Transportation and related agencies for the fiscal year ending September 30, 1996, and for other purposes.

    Public Law 104-50 · 109 Stat. 436 · November 15, 1995 · Original text

51. An Act To amend the Immigration and Nationality Act to update references in the classification of children for purposes of United States immigration laws.

    Public Law 104-51 · 109 Stat. 467 · November 15, 1995 · Original text

52. Treasury, Postal Service, and General Government Appropriations Act, 1996

    An Act Making appropriations for the Treasury Department, the United States Postal Service, the Executive Office of the President, and certain Independent Agencies, for the fiscal year ending September 30, 1996, and for other purposes.

    Public Law 104-52 · 109 Stat. 468 · November 19, 1995 · Original text

53. Legislative Branch Appropriations Act, 1996

    An Act Making appropriations for the Legislative Branch for the fiscal year ending September 30, 1996, and for other purposes.

    Public Law 104-53 · 109 Stat. 514 · November 19, 1995 · Original text

54. Joint Resolution Making further continuing appropriations for the fiscal year 1996, and for other purposes.

    Public Law 104-54 · 109 Stat. 540 · November 19, 1995 · Original text

55. Edible Oil Regulatory Reform Act

    An Act To require the head of any Federal agency to differentiate between fats, oils, and greases of animal, marine, or vegetable origin, and other oils and greases, in issuing certain regulations, and for other purposes.

    Public Law 104-55 · 109 Stat. 546 · November 20, 1995 · Original text

56. Joint Resolution Making further continuing appropriations for the fiscal year 1996, and for other purposes.

    Public Law 104-56 · 109 Stat. 548 · November 20, 1995 · Original text

57. Veterans’ Compensation Cost-of-Living Adjustment Act of 1995

    An Act To increase, effective as of December 1, 1995, the rates of compensation for veterans with service-connected disabilities and the rates of dependency and indemnity compensation for the survivors of certain disabled veterans.

    Public Law 104-57 · 109 Stat. 555 · November 22, 1995 · Original text

58. An Act To authorize and direct the Secretary of Energy to sell the Alaska Power Administration, and to authorize the export of Alaska North Slope crude oil, and for other purposes.

    Public Law 104-58 · 109 Stat. 557 · November 28, 1995 · Original text

59. National Highway System Designation Act of 1995

    An Act To amend title 23, United States Code, to provide for the designation of the National Highway System, and for other purposes.

    Public Law 104-59 · 109 Stat. 568 · November 28, 1995 · Original text

60. An Act To amend the commencement dates of certain temporary Federal judgeships.

    Public Law 104-60 · 109 Stat. 635 · November 28, 1995 · Original text

61. Department of Defense Appropriations Act, 1996

    An Act Making appropriations for the Department of Defense for the fiscal year ending September 30, 1996, and for other purposes.

    Public Law 104-61 · 109 Stat. 636 · December 1, 1995 · Original text

62. Philanthropy Protection Act of 1995

    An Act To facilitate contributions to charitable organizations by codifying certain exemptions from the Federal securities laws, and for other purposes.

    Public Law 104-62 · 109 Stat. 682 · December 8, 1995 · Original text

63. Charitable Gift Annuity Antitrust Relief Act of 1995

    An Act To modify the operation of the antitrust laws, and of State laws similar to the antitrust laws, with respect to charitable gift annuities.

    Public Law 104-63 · 109 Stat. 687 · December 8, 1995 · Original text

64. Defense Production Act Amendments of 1995

    An Act To extend and reauthorize the Defense Production Act of 1950, and for other purposes.

    Public Law 104-64 · 109 Stat. 689 · December 18, 1995 · Original text

65. Lobbying Disclosure Act of 1995

    An Act To provide for the disclosure of lobbying activities to influence the Federal Government, and for other purposes.

    Public Law 104-65 · 109 Stat. 691 · December 19, 1995 · Original text

66. Federal Reports Elimination and Sunset Act of 1995

    An Act To provide for the modification or elimination of Federal reporting requirements.

    Public Law 104-66 · 109 Stat. 707 · December 21, 1995 · Original text

67. Private Securities Litigation Reform Act of 1995

    An Act To reform Federal securities litigation, and for other purposes.

    Public Law 104-67 · 109 Stat. 737 · December 22, 1995 · Original text

68. An Act To designate the Federal Triangle Project under construction at 14th Street and Pennsylvania Avenue, Northwest, in the District of Columbia, as the “Ronald Reagan Building and International Trade Center”.

    Public Law 104-68 · 109 Stat. 766 · December 22, 1995 · Original text

69. Joint Resolution Making further continuing appropriations for the fiscal year 1996, and for other purposes.

    Public Law 104-69 · 109 Stat. 767 · December 22, 1995 · Original text

70. An Act To amend the Clean Air Act to provide for an optional provision for the reduction of work-related vehicle trips and miles travelled in ozone nonattainment areas designated as severe, and for other purposes.

    Public Law 104-70 · 109 Stat. 773 · December 23, 1995 · Original text

71. Sex Crimes Against Children Prevention Act of 1995

    An Act To combat crime by enhancing the penalties for certain sexual crimes against children.

    Public Law 104-71 · 109 Stat. 774 · December 23, 1995 · Original text

72. An Act To extend au pair programs.

    Public Law 104-72 · 109 Stat. 776 · December 23, 1995 · Original text

73. Federally Supported Health Centers Assistance Act of 1995

    An Act To amend the Public Health Service Act to permanently extend and clarify malpractice coverage for health centers, and for other purposes.

    Public Law 104-73 · 109 Stat. 777 · December 26, 1995 · Original text

74. An Act To amend the Doug Barnard, Jr.—1996 Atlanta Centennial Olympic Games Commemorative Coin Act, and for other purposes.

    Public Law 104-74 · 109 Stat. 784 · December 26, 1995 · Original text

75. An Act To designate the United States courthouse and Federal building to be constructed at the southeastern comer of Liberty and South Virginia Streets in Reno, Nevada, as the “Bruce R. Thompson United States Courthouse and Federal Building”.

    Public Law 104-75 · 109 Stat. 786 · December 28, 1995 · Original text

76. Housing for Older Persons Act of 1995

    An Act To amend the Fair Housing Act to modify the exemption from certain familial status discrimination prohibitions granted to housing for older persons.

    Public Law 104-76 · 109 Stat. 787 · December 28, 1995 · Original text

77. An Act To designate the Federal building located at 600 Martin Luther King, Jr. Place in Louisville, Kentucky, as the “Romano L. Mazzoli Federal Building”.

    Public Law 104-77 · 109 Stat. 789 · December 28, 1995 · Original text

78. An Act To rename the San Francisco Bay National Wildlife Refuge as the Don Edwards San Francisco Bay National Wildlife Refuge.

    Public Law 104-78 · 109 Stat. 790 · December 28, 1995 · Original text

79. An Act To amend the Federal Election Campaign Act of 1971 to improve the electoral process by permitting electronic filing and preservation of Federal Election Commission reports, and for other purposes.

    Public Law 104-79 · 109 Stat. 791 · December 28, 1995 · Original text

80. An Act To designate the United States courthouse located at 800 Market Street in Knoxville, Tennessee, as the “Howard H. Baker, Jr. United States Courthouse”.

    Public Law 104-80 · 109 Stat. 794 · December 28, 1995 · Original text

81. Joint Resolution Providing for the reappointment of Homer Alfred Neal as a citizen regent of the Board of Regents of the Smithsonian Institution.

    Public Law 104-81 · 109 Stat. 795 · December 28, 1995 · Original text

82. Joint Resolution Providing for the appointment of Howard H. Baker, Jr. as a citizen regent of the Board of Regents of the Smithsonian Institution.

    Public Law 104-82 · 109 Stat. 796 · December 28, 1995 · Original text

83. Joint Resolution Providing for the appointment of Anne D’Harnoncourt as a citizen regent of the Board of Regents of the Smithsonian Institution.

    Public Law 104-83 · 109 Stat. 797 · December 28, 1995 · Original text

84. Joint Resolution Providing for the appointment of Louis Gerstner as a citizen regent of the Board of Regents of the Smithsonian Institution.

    Public Law 104-84 · 109 Stat. 798 · December 28, 1995 · Original text

85. An Act To designate the Federal Courthouse in Decatur, Alabama, as the “Seybourn H. Lynne Federal Courthouse”, and for other purposes.

    Public Law 104-85 · 109 Stat. 799 · December 28, 1995 · Original text

86. An Act To designate the United States Courthouse for the Eastern District of Virginia in Alexandria, Virginia, as the Albert V. Bryan United States Courthouse.

    Public Law 104-86 · 109 Stat. 800 · December 28, 1995 · Original text

87. An Act To extend for 4 years the period of applicability of enrollment mix requirement to certain health maintenance organizations providing services under Dayton Area Health Plan.

    Public Law 104-87 · 109 Stat. 802 · December 29, 1995 · Original text

88. ICC Termination Act of 1995

    An Act To abolish the Interstate Commerce Commission, to amend subtitle IV of title 49, United States Code, to reform economic regulation of transportation, and for other purposes.

    Public Law 104-88 · 109 Stat. 803 · December 29, 1995 · Original text

89. An Act To extend authorities under the Middle East Peace Facilitation Act of 1994 until March 31, 1996, and for other purposes.

    Public Law 104-89 · 109 Stat. 960 · January 4, 1996 · Original text

90. Joint Resolution Making further continuing appropriations for the fiscal year 1996, and for other purposes.

    Public Law 104-90 · 110 Stat. 3 · January 4, 1996 · Original text

91. Intelligence Authorization Act for Fiscal Year 1996

    An Act To authorize appropriations for fiscal year 1996 for intelligence and intelligence-related activities of the United States Government, the Community Management Account, and the Central Intelligence Agency Retirement and Disability System, and for other purposes.

    Public Law 104-93 · 109 Stat. 961 · January 6, 1996 · Original text

92. An Act To require the Secretary of Commerce to convey to the Commonwealth of Massachusetts the National Marine Fisheries Service laboratory located on Emerson Avenue in Gloucester, Massachusetts.

    Public Law 104-91 · 110 Stat. 7 · January 6, 1996 · Original text

93. An Act Making appropriations for certain activities for the fiscal year 1996, and for other purposes.

    Public Law 104-92 · 110 Stat. 16 · January 6, 1996 · Original text

94. Joint Resolution Making further continuing appropriations for the fiscal year 1996, and for other purposes

    Public Law 104-94 · 110 Stat. 25 · January 6, 1996 · Original text

95. An Act To amend title 4 of the United States Code to limit State taxation of certain pension income.

    Public Law 104-95 · 109 Stat. 979 · January 10, 1996 · Original text

96. Smithsonian Institution Sesquicentennial Commemorative Coin Act of 1995

    An Act To require the Secretary of the Treasury to mint coins in commemoration of the sesquicentennial of the founding of the Smithsonian Institution.

    Public Law 104-96 · 109 Stat. 981 · January 10, 1996 · Original text

97. An Act To reauthorize the tied aid credit program of the Export-Import Bank of the United States, and to allow the Export-Import Bank to conduct a demonstration project.

    Public Law 104-97 · 109 Stat. 984 · January 11, 1996 · Original text

98. Federal Trademark Dilution Act of 1995

    An Act To amend the Trademark Act of 1946 to make certain revisions relating to the protection of famous marks.

    Public Law 104-98 · 109 Stat. 985 · January 16, 1996 · Original text

99. The Balanced Budget Downpayment Act, I

    An Act Making appropriations for fiscal year 1996 to make a downpayment toward a balanced budget, and for other purposes.

    Public Law 104-99 · 110 Stat. 26 · January 26, 1996 · Original text

100. An Act To designate the United States Post Office building located at 24 Corliss Street, Providence, Rhode Island, as the “Harry Kizirian Post Office Building”.

     Public Law 104-100 · 110 Stat. 48 · February 1, 1996 · Original text