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Every law Congress has passed

97,863 laws from 1789 to 2026, as printed in the Statutes at Large, the official record of every act of Congress. 51,799 are public laws; 46,064 are private laws, which apply to named people or places, such as pensions, land claims and relief from debts.

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269 laws of the 19th Congress, 1825–1827

  1. An Act giving further compensation to the captains and subalterns of the army of the United States, in certain cases.

    Ch. XLII · 4 Stat. 227 · March 2, 1827 · Original text

  2. An Act authorizing the completion and repair of certain roads in the territory of Florida, and for other purposes.

    Ch. XLIII · 4 Stat. 227 · March 2, 1827 · Original text

  3. An Act for the preservation of the Cumberland road.

    Ch. XLIV · 4 Stat. 228 · March 2, 1827 · Original text

  4. An Act to refund certain duties paid upon vessels belonging to citizens of Hamburg, and their cargoes.

    Ch. XLV · 4 Stat. 228 · March 2, 1827 · Original text

  5. An Act to authorize the improving of certain harbours, the building of piers, and for other purposes.

    Ch. XLVI · 4 Stat. 228 · March 2, 1827 · Original text

  6. An Act to authorize the building of lighthouses and beacons, and for other purposes.

    Ch. XLVII · 4 Stat. 229 · March 2, 1827 · Original text

  7. An Act to authorize the laying out and opening of certain roads in the territory of Michigan.

    Ch. XLVIII · 4 Stat. 231 · March 2, 1827 · Original text

  8. An Act making appropriations to carry into effect certain Indian treaties.

    Ch. XLIX · 4 Stat. 232 · March 2, 1827 · Original text

  9. An Act in addition to “An act to regulate and fix the compensation of the clerks in the different offices,” passed April, one thousand eight hundred and eighteen.

    Ch. L · 4 Stat. 233 · March 2, 1827 · Original text

  10. An Act to grant a quantity of land to the state of Illinois, for the purpose of aiding in opening a canal to connect the waters of the Illinois river with those of Lake Michigan.

    Ch. LI · 4 Stat. 234 · March 2, 1827 · Original text

  11. An Act concerning a seminary of learning in the territory of Arkansas.

    Ch. LIII · 4 Stat. 235 · March 2, 1827 · Original text

  12. An Act to authorize the importation of brandy in casks of a capacity not less than fifteen gallons, and the exportation of the same for the benefit of a drawback of the duties.

    Ch. LV · 4 Stat. 235 · March 2, 1827 · Original text

  13. An Act to grant a certain quantity of land to the slate of Indiana, for the purpose of aiding said state in opening a canal to connect the waters of the Wabash river with those of Lake Erie.

    Ch. LVI · 4 Stat. 236 · March 2, 1827 · Original text

  14. An Act to authorize the President of the United States to ascertain and designate the northern boundary of the state of Indiana.

    Ch. LVII · 4 Stat. 236 · March 2, 1827 · Original text

  15. An Act establishing a port of delivery at the town of Marshfield, in the district of Plymouth, and a port of delivery at Rhinebeck Landing, in the district of New York.

    Ch. LVIII · 4 Stat. 237 · March 2, 1827 · Original text

  16. An Act to authorize the legislature of the state of Alabama to sell the lands heretofore appropriated for the use of schools in that state.

    Ch. LIX · 4 Stat. 237 · March 2, 1827 · Original text

  17. An Act to authorize the sale of certain tracts of land in the state of Ohio, commonly called Moravian land.

    Ch. LX · 4 Stat. 237 · March 2, 1827 · Original text

  18. An Act amendatory of the act regulating the Post-office Department.

    Ch. LXI · 4 Stat. 238 · March 2, 1827 · Original text

  19. An Act to increase the salary of the Postmaster General.

    Ch. LXII · 4 Stat. 239 · March 2, 1827 · Original text

  20. An Act for the relief of the representatives of John Kerlin, deceased.

    Ch. XXIV · 6 Stat. 358 · March 2, 1827 · Private law · Original text

  21. An Act for the relief of John W. Bingey, the legal representative of Alexander Young.

    Ch. XXV · 6 Stat. 359 · March 2, 1827 · Private law · Original text

  22. An Act for the relief of Jacob Butler.

    Ch. XXVI · 6 Stat. 359 · March 2, 1827 · Private law · Original text

  23. An Act for the relief of Jacob Shafer.

    Ch. XXVII · 6 Stat. 359 · March 2, 1827 · Private law · Original text

  24. An Act making appropriation for prize money due to Thomas Douty.

    Ch. XXVIII · 6 Stat. 359 · March 2, 1827 · Private law · Original text

  25. An Act for the relief of William Mendenhall.

    Ch. XXXVIII · 6 Stat. 359 · March 2, 1827 · Private law · Original text

  26. An Act for the relief of Daniel Fielding.

    Ch. XXXIX · 6 Stat. 360 · March 2, 1827 · Private law · Original text

  27. An Act concerning a Seminary of Learning in the Territory of Arkansas.

    Ch. LIII · 6 Stat. 360 · March 2, 1827 · Private law · Original text

  28. An Act for the relief of James May.

    Ch. LIV · 6 Stat. 360 · March 2, 1827 · Private law · Original text

  29. An Act for the relief of Joseph Dunbar, receiver of public moneys for the land office west of Pearl river, in the state of Mississippi.

    Ch. LXIII · 6 Stat. 360 · March 2, 1827 · Private law · Original text

  30. An Act for the relief of the heirs and legal representatives of Louis de la Houssaye, deceased.

    Ch. LXIV · 6 Stat. 360 · March 2, 1827 · Private law · Original text

  31. An Act for the relief of William Morrison.

    Ch. LXV · 6 Stat. 361 · March 2, 1827 · Private law · Original text

  32. An Act for the relief of William Morrison.

    Ch. LXV · 6 Stat. 361 · March 2, 1827 · Private law · Original text

  33. An Act for the relief of Richard W. Steele.

    Ch. LXVI · 6 Stat. 361 · March 2, 1827 · Private law · Original text

  34. An Act for the relief of Isaac Richer.

    Ch. LXVII · 6 Stat. 361 · March 2, 1827 · Private law · Original text

  35. An Act for the relief of Polly Bell, alias Polly Collins.

    Ch. LXVIII · 6 Stat. 361 · March 2, 1827 · Private law · Original text

  36. An Act for the relief of Isaac Delawder.

    Ch. LXIX · 6 Stat. 362 · March 2, 1827 · Private law · Original text

  37. An Act for the relief of the legal representatives of Balthazar Kramar, and the legal representatives of Captain Richard Taylor.

    Ch. LXX · 6 Stat. 362 · March 2, 1827 · Private law · Original text

  38. An Act for the relief of John Boardman.

    Ch. LXXI · 6 Stat. 362 · March 2, 1827 · Private law · Original text

  39. An Act for the relief of Edward R. Gibson, and William H. Simmons, and their clerks.

    Ch. LXXII · 6 Stat. 362 · March 2, 1827 · Private law · Original text

  40. An Act for the relief of John E. Dorsey, administrator of John Dorsey, deceased.

    Ch. LXXIII · 6 Stat. 363 · March 2, 1827 · Private law · Original text

  41. An Act for the relief of Thomas C. Withers.

    Ch. LXXIV · 6 Stat. 363 · March 2, 1827 · Private law · Original text

  42. An Act for altering the times of holding the district court of the United States for the eastern district of Virginia, holden at the city of Richmond.

    Ch. LXXVII · 4 Stat. 239 · March 3, 1827 · Original text

  43. An Act supplementary to the several acts providing for the adjustment of land claims in the state of Alabama.

    Ch. LXXVIII · 4 Stat. 239 · March 3, 1827 · Original text

  44. An Act authorizing the payment of interest to the state of Pennsylvania.

    Ch. LXXIX · 4 Stat. 240 · March 3, 1827 · Original text

  45. An Act authorizing the establishment of an arsenal in the town of Augusta, in Maine.

    Ch. LXXX · 4 Stat. 241 · March 3, 1827 · Original text

  46. An Act to authorize the governor and legislative council of Florida, to provide for holding additional terms of the superior courts therein.

    Ch. XCI · 4 Stat. 241 · March 3, 1827 · Original text

  47. An Act for improving the navigation of the Ohio river.

    Ch. XCII · 4 Stat. 241 · March 3, 1827 · Original text

  48. An Act to grant a certain quantity of land to the state of Ohio, for the purpose of making a road from Columbus to Sandusky.

    Ch. XCIII · 4 Stat. 242 · March 3, 1827 · Original text

  49. An Act for the gradual improvement of the navy of the United States.

    Ch. XCIV · 4 Stat. 242 · March 3, 1827 · Original text

  50. An Act granting to the corporation of the city of Mobile the right of preference in purchase of four sections of land, or a quantity equal to four sections, at or near Spring Hill, in the county of Mobile.

    Ch. XCV · 4 Stat. 243 · March 3, 1827 · Original text

  51. An Act to provide for the completion of the road from a point opposite to Memphis, in the state of Tennessee, to Little Rock, in the territory of Arkansas, and for other purposes.

    Ch. XCVI · 4 Stat. 244 · March 3, 1827 · Original text

  52. An Act concerning the location of land reserved for the use of a seminary of learning, in the stale of Louisiana.

    Ch. XCVII · 4 Stat. 244 · March 3, 1827 · Original text

  53. An Act for the benefit of the heirs of Gregory Strahan, deceased.

    Ch. LXXV · 6 Stat. 363 · March 3, 1827 · Private law · Original text

  54. An Act concerning Invalid Pensioners.

    Ch. LXXVI · 6 Stat. 364 · March 3, 1827 · Private law · Original text

  55. An Act for the relief of the assignees or legal representatives of Kendall and Butterfield.

    Ch. LXXXI · 6 Stat. 365 · March 3, 1827 · Private law · Original text

  56. An Act for the relief of Bar. J. V. Valkenburgh.

    Ch. LXXXII · 6 Stat. 365 · March 3, 1827 · Private law · Original text

  57. An Act authorizing the settlement of the accounts of Henry M. Breckenridge, keeper of the public archives in Florida.

    Ch. LXXXIII · 6 Stat. 366 · March 3, 1827 · Private law · Original text

  58. An Act for the relief of the legal representative of Giles Egerton.

    Ch. LXXXIV · 6 Stat. 366 · March 3, 1827 · Private law · Original text

  59. An Act for the relief of Thomas Gulledge.

    Ch. LXXXVI · 6 Stat. 366 · March 3, 1827 · Private law · Original text

  60. An Act for the relief of Pedro Miranda.

    Ch. LXXXV · 6 Stat. 367 · March 3, 1827 · Private law · Original text

  61. An Act for the relief of Haley and Harris.

    Ch. LXXXVII · 6 Stat. 367 · March 3, 1827 · Private law · Original text

  62. An Act for the relief of Horace Waite, and others.

    Ch. LXXXVIII · 6 Stat. 367 · March 3, 1827 · Private law · Original text

  63. An Act for the relief of Joseph Le Carpentier.

    Ch. LXXXIX · 6 Stat. 367 · March 3, 1827 · Private law · Original text

  64. An Act for the relief of J. Balastier and Company, Peter Harmony, and W. W. Russel.

    Ch. XC · 6 Stat. 367 · March 3, 1827 · Private law · Original text

  65. An Act for the relief of John Abraham Willink.

    Ch. XCVIII · 6 Stat. 368 · March 3, 1827 · Private law · Original text

  66. An Act for the relief of P. B. Price, administrator of George Mansell, late a Collector of Internal Duties and Direct Tax in the state of Kentucky.

    Ch. XCIX · 6 Stat. 368 · March 3, 1827 · Private law · Original text

  67. An Act for the relief of the legal representatives of Joseph Jeans, deceased.

    Ch. C · 6 Stat. 368 · March 3, 1827 · Private law · Original text

  68. An Act for the relief of Thomas Collins.

    Ch. CI · 6 Stat. 368 · March 3, 1827 · Private law · Original text

  69. An Act making compensation to Peter Hagner, Third Auditor of the Treasury Department.

    Ch. CII · 6 Stat. 369 · March 3, 1827 · Private law · Original text

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From the U.S. Statutes at Large, volumes 1 through 138, published by the Government Publishing Office on GovInfo; laws signed since the latest printed volume come from GovInfo’s public and private law files. Treaties, proclamations and concurrent resolutions, which share those volumes, are not laws and are left out. The oldest volumes were digitized from print, so a few dates could not be read; for those we show the year from the laws printed alongside. Short names come from each law’s own “may be cited as” clause.