Every law Congress has passed

930 laws of the 67th Congress, 1921–1923

1. Joint Resolution To authorize the loan by the Secretary of War to the commander in chief of the Grand Army of the Republic of cots for the use of the members of the Grand Army of the Republic during the sessions of the grand encampment of the Grand Army of the Republic at Indianapolis, Indiana, from September 24 to October 1, 1921.

   Ch. 101 · 42 Stat. 203 · October 12, 1921 · Original text

2. Joint Resolution For the bestowal of the congressional medal of honor upon an unknown, unidentified Italian soldier to be buried in the National Monument to Victor Emanuel II, in Rome, Italy.

   Ch. 103 · 42 Stat. 203 · October 12, 1921 · Original text

3. Joint Resolution To authorize the loan by the Secretary of War to the commander in chief of the United Confederate Veterans of cots and tents for the use of the members of the United Confederate Veterans during the sessions of the national encampment of the United Confederate Veterans at Chattanooga, Tennessee, from October 24 to October 27, 1921.

   Ch. 102 · 42 Stat. 1591 · October 12, 1921 · Original text

4. An Act Granting the consent of Congress to the counties of Bowie and Cass, State of Texas, for construction of a bridge across Sulphur River, at or near Pettis Bridge on State Highway Numbered Eight, in said counties and State.

   Ch. 104 · 42 Stat. 204 · October 13, 1921 · Original text

5. An Act To authorize the construction of a bridge across the Saint Marys River, at or near Saint Marys, Georgia, and Roses Bluff, Florida.

   Ch. 105 · 42 Stat. 204 · October 13, 1921 · Original text

6. An Act To authorize the construction of a bridge across the Saint Marys River, at or near Wilds Landing Ferry, between Camden County, Georgia, and Nassau County, Florida.

   Ch. 106 · 42 Stat. 204 · October 13, 1921 · Original text

7. An Act Authorizing the distribution of abandoned or forfeited tobacco, snuff, cigars, or cigarettes to hospitals maintained by the United States for the use of present or former members of the military or naval forces of the United States.

   Ch. 107 · 42 Stat. 205 · October 14, 1921 · Original text

8. An Act To extend the time for the construction of a bridge across the Rio Grande, within or near the city limits of El Paso, Texas.

   Ch. 108 · 42 Stat. 205 · October 15, 1921 · Original text

9. An Act To extend the time for the construction of a bridge across the Cumberland River in Montgomery County, Tennessee.

   Ch. 109 · 42 Stat. 205 · October 15, 1921 · Original text

10. An Act Authorizing the Secretary of the Treasury to convey certain lands to the State of Missouri for enlargement of the State Capitol grounds of that State.

    Ch. 110 · 42 Stat. 206 · October 17, 1921 · Original text

11. An Act Providing for an International Aero Congress cancellation stamp to be used by the Omaha post office.

    Ch. 111 · 42 Stat. 207 · October 20, 1921 · Original text

12. Joint Resolution Authorizing the Secretary of War to expend from the appropriation “Disposition of remains of officers, soldiers, and civilian employees, 1922” (Act of March 4, 1921, Public, Numbered 389, Sixty-sixth Congress), such sum as may be necessary to carry out the provisions of public resolution numbered 67, Sixty-sixth Congress.

    Ch. 112 · 42 Stat. 207 · October 21, 1921 · Original text

13. An Act Providing for the readmission of certain deficient midshipmen to the United States Naval Academy.

    Ch. 113 · 42 Stat. 207 · October 22, 1921 · Original text

14. An Act For the consolidation of the offices of register and receiver in district land offices in certain cases, and for other purposes.

    Ch. 114 · 42 Stat. 208 · October 28, 1921 · Original text

15. Joint Resolution Accepting the invitation of the Republic of Brazil to take part in an international exposition to be held in Rio de Janeiro in 1922.

    Ch. 116 · 42 Stat. 207 · November 2, 1921 · Original text

16. An Act Authorizing appropriations and expenditures for the administration of Indian affairs, and for other purposes.

    Ch. 115 · 42 Stat. 208 · November 2, 1921 · Original text

17. Joint Resolution To declare November 11, 1921, a legal public holiday.

    Ch. 117 · 42 Stat. 211 · November 4, 1921 · Original text

18. An Act Granting permission to the city of Plainfield, New Jersey, to widen Watchung Avenue in front of the Federal post-office building, and for other purposes.

    Ch. 118 · 42 Stat. 211 · November 5, 1921 · Original text

19. An Act To amend the Act entitled “An Act to provide that the United States shall aid the States in the construction of rural post roads, and for other purposes,” approved July 11, 1916, as amended and supplemented, and for other purposes.

    Ch. 119 · 42 Stat. 212 · November 9, 1921 · Original text

20. An Act To authorize the construction of a bridge across Pearl River, between Meeks Ferry and Grigsbys Ferry and between Madison County, Mississippi, and Rankin County, Mississippi.

    Ch. 120 · 42 Stat. 219 · November 14, 1921 · Original text

21. An Act To authorize the construction of drawless bridges across a certain portion of the Charles River in the State of Massachusetts.

    Ch. 121 · 42 Stat. 219 · November 14, 1921 · Original text

22. An Act To extend the time for the construction of a bridge across the Choctawhatchee River, near Caryville, Florida.

    Ch. 122 · 42 Stat. 220 · November 14, 1921 · Original text

23. An Act To extend the Tariff Act approved May 27, 1921.

    Ch. 123 · 42 Stat. 220 · November 16, 1921 · Original text

24. An Act To amend section 1044 of the Revised Statutes of the United States relating to limitations in criminal cases.

    Ch. 124 · 42 Stat. 220 · November 17, 1921 · Original text

25. An Act To provide that deferred grazing fees received prior to December 31, 1921, shall be considered as receipts of the fiscal year 1921.

    Ch. 125 · 42 Stat. 220 · November 17, 1921 · Original text

26. An Act Authorizing the Rolph Navigation and Coal Company to sue the United States to recover damages resulting from collisions.

    Ch. 126 · 42 Stat. 1568 · November 17, 1921 · Private law · Original text

27. An Act Authorizing the owners of the steamship Texas to bring suit against the United States of America.

    Ch. 127 · 42 Stat. 1569 · November 17, 1921 · Private law · Original text

28. An Act To amend an Act entitled “An Act to authorize the President of the United States to locate, construct, and operate railroads in the Territory of Alaska, and for other purposes,” approved March 12, 1914, as amended.

    Ch. 128 · 42 Stat. 221 · November 18, 1921 · Original text

29. An Act Granting a deed of quitclaim and release to J. L. Holmes of certain land in the town of Whitefield, Oklahoma.

    Ch. 129 · 42 Stat. 1569 · November 18, 1921 · Private law · Original text

30. An Act For the relief of Elijah C. Putman.

    Ch. 130 · 42 Stat. 1570 · November 18, 1921 · Private law · Original text

31. An Act To amend section 26 of an Act entitled “An Act making appropriations for the current and contingent expenses of the Bureau of Indian Affairs,” and so forth.

    Ch. 131 · 42 Stat. 1570 · November 18, 1921 · Private law · Original text

32. An Act In reference to a national military park on the plains of Chalmette, below the city of New Orleans.

    Ch. 132 · 42 Stat. 221 · November 19, 1921 · Original text

33. An Act Authorizing a per capita payment to the Chippewa Indians of Minnesota from their tribal funds held in trust by the United States.

    Ch. 133 · 42 Stat. 221 · November 19, 1921 · Original text

34. An Act Supplemental to the National Prohibition Act.

    Ch. 134 · 42 Stat. 222 · November 23, 1921 · Original text

35. An Act For the promotion of the welfare and hygiene of maternity and infancy, and for other purposes.

    Ch. 135 · 42 Stat. 224 · November 23, 1921 · Original text

36. Revenue Act of 1921

    An Act To reduce and equalize taxation, to provide revenue, and for other purposes.

    Ch. 136 · 42 Stat. 227 · November 23, 1921 · Original text

37. An Act To amend section 5 of the Act approved March 2, 1919, entitled “An Act to provide relief in cases of contracts connected with the prosecution of the war, and for other purposes.”

    Ch. 137 · 42 Stat. 322 · November 23, 1921 · Original text

38. An Act To construct, maintain, and operate a bridge and approaches thereto across Great Peedee River, South Carolina.

    Ch. 138 · 42 Stat. 322 · November 23, 1921 · Original text

39. An Act Authorizing the counties of Allendale, South Carolina, and Screven, Georgia, to construct a bridge across the Savannah River, between said counties, at or near Burtons Ferry.

    Ch. 139 · 42 Stat. 322 · November 23, 1921 · Original text

40. An Act To extend the time for constructing a bridge across the White River at or near the town of Des Arc, Arkansas.

    Ch. 140 · 42 Stat. 323 · November 23, 1921 · Original text

41. An Act To authorize the construction of a bridge across the White River, in Prairie County, Arkansas.

    Ch. 141 · 42 Stat. 323 · November 23, 1921 · Original text

42. An Act To amend section 955 of the Revised Statutes by extending the jurisdiction of courts in cases of revivor.

    Ch. 142 · 42 Stat. 323 · November 23, 1921 · Original text

43. An Act To extend the time for the construction of a bridge across the Tombigbee River at or near Ironwood Bluff, in the county of Itawamba, Mississippi.

    Ch. 143 · 42 Stat. 324 · November 23, 1921 · Original text

44. An Act To amend section 1 of an Act entitled “An Act to incorporate Gonzaga College, in the city of Washington and District of Columbia.”

    Ch. 144 · 42 Stat. 324 · November 23, 1921 · Original text

45. An Act Granting the consent of Congress to the board of supervisors of Whiteside County, Illinois, to construct a bridge across Rock River.

    Ch. 145 · 42 Stat. 325 · November 23, 1921 · Original text

46. An Act To authorize the New York Central Railroad Company to construct a bridge across the Grand Calumet River within the corporate limits of the town of Gary, Indiana.

    Ch. 146 · 42 Stat. 325 · November 23, 1921 · Original text

47. Joint Resolution Authorizing payment of the salaries of officers and employees of Congress for November, 1921, on the twenty-third day of said month.

    Ch. 147 · 42 Stat. 325 · November 23, 1921 · Original text

48. Joint Resolution Permitting certain Chinese to register under certain provisions and conditions.

    Ch. 148 · 42 Stat. 325 · November 23, 1921 · Original text

49. Joint Resolution For the appointment of one member of the Board of Managers of the National Home for Disabled Volunteer Soldiers.

    Ch. 149 · 42 Stat. 326 · November 23, 1921 · Original text

50. An Act For the relief of the Chicago, Milwaukee and Saint Paul Railway Company; the Chicago, Saint Paul, Minneapolis and Omaha Railway Company; and the Saint Louis, Iron Mountain and Southern Railway Company.

    Ch. 150 · 42 Stat. 1570 · November 23, 1921 · Private law · Original text

51. An Act To authorize the Secretary of the Interior to execute deeds of reconveyance for certain lands in the city of Mount Pleasant, Isabella County, Michigan.

    Ch. 151 · 42 Stat. 1571 · November 23, 1921 · Private law · Original text

52. First Deficiency Appropriation Act, fiscal year 1922

    An Act Making appropriations to supply deficiencies in appropriations for the fiscal year ending June 30, 1922, and prior fiscal years, supplemental appropriations for the fiscal year ending June 30, 1922, and subsequent fiscal years, and for other purposes.

    Ch. 1 · 42 Stat. 327 · December 15, 1921 · Original text

53. An Act To authorize certain desert-land claimants who entered the military or naval service of the United States during the war with Germany to make final proof of their entries.

    Ch. 3 · 42 Stat. 327 · December 15, 1921 · Original text

54. An Act Granting certain lands to the State of Alabama for the use of the Searcy Hospital for the Colored Insane.

    Ch. 2 · 42 Stat. 348 · December 15, 1921 · Original text

55. An Act Validating homestead entry of Mike Campbell for certain public land in Alaska.

    Ch. 4 · 42 Stat. 1573 · December 15, 1921 · Private law · Original text

56. An Act For the relief of John Cestnik, junior.

    Ch. 5 · 42 Stat. 1573 · December 15, 1921 · Private law · Original text

57. An Act For the relief of G. Fred Roach and others.

    Ch. 6 · 42 Stat. 1574 · December 15, 1921 · Private law · Original text

58. An Act Prohibiting the interment of the body of any person in the cemetery known as the Cemetery of White’s Tabernacle Numbered Thirty-nine of the Ancient United Order of Sons and Daughters, Brethren and Sisters of Moses, in the District of Columbia.

    Ch. 7 · 42 Stat. 348 · December 16, 1921 · Original text

59. Joint Resolution Authorizing tile erection on public grounds in the city of Washington, District of Columbia, of a memorial to the dead of the First Division, American Expeditionary Forces, in the World War.

    Ch. 8 · 42 Stat. 349 · December 16, 1921 · Original text

60. Joint Resolution Authorizing the payment of salaries of officers and employees of Congress for December, 1921, and making an appropriation to supply a deficiency in the appropriation for the contingent fund of the House of Representatives.

    Ch. 9 · 42 Stat. 350 · December 19, 1921 · Original text

61. An Act To add certain lands on the North Fork of the Shoshone River to the Shoshone National Forest.

    Ch. 10 · 42 Stat. 350 · December 20, 1921 · Original text

62. An Act Authorizing exchanges of lands within the Rainier National Forest, in the State of Washington.

    Ch. 11 · 42 Stat. 350 · December 20, 1921 · Original text

63. An Act To authorize the Secretary of Commerce to convey to Augustus S. Peabody certain land in Galveston County, Texas.

    Ch. 12 · 42 Stat. 1574 · December 20, 1921 · Private law · Original text

64. An Act To amend section 9 of an Act entitled “An Act to define, regulate, and punish trading with the enemy, and for other purposes,’’ approved October 6, 1917, as amended.

    Ch. 13 · 42 Stat. 351 · December 21, 1921 · Original text

65. An Act Granting the consent of Congress to the State of North Dakota, the county of Cass and the city of Fargo, North Dakota, and the State of Minnesota, the county of Clay and the city of Moorhead. Minnesota, or any of them, to construct a bridge across the Red River of the North between the cities of Fargo, North Dakota, and Moorhead, Minnesota, and for other purposes.

    Ch. 14 · 42 Stat. 351 · December 21, 1921 · Original text

66. An Act For the relief of the distressed and starving people of Russia.

    Ch. 15 · 42 Stat. 351 · December 22, 1921 · Original text

67. Joint Resolution To extend the time within which the special committee on the readjustment of the pay of the Army, Navy, Marine Corps, Coast Guard, Coast and Geodetic Survey, and Public Health Service may make its report to Congress.

    Ch. 16 · 42 Stat. 352 · December 22, 1921 · Original text

68. Joint Resolution Providing for the postponement of the World’s Dairy Congress.

    Ch. 17 · 42 Stat. 352 · December 22, 1921 · Original text

69. Joint Resolution To amend an Act entitled “An Act to amend section 955 of the Revised Statutes by extending the jurisdiction of courts in cases of revivor.”

    Ch. 18 · 42 Stat. 352 · December 22, 1921 · Original text

70. An Act To provide for the construction of a public bridge across the Niagara River.

    Ch. 19 · 42 Stat. 353 · December 28, 1921 · Original text

71. An Act To authorize the boards of county commissioners of Escambia and Santa Rosa Counties, Florida, to construct a bridge across the Escambia River at or near Century, Florida.

    Ch. 20 · 42 Stat. 353 · December 28, 1921 · Original text

72. An Act Authorizing the construction of a bridge across the Snake River at or near Central Ferry, Washington.

    Ch. 21 · 42 Stat. 354 · December 28, 1921 · Original text

73. An Act To amend section 17 of an Act to establish a uniform system of bankruptcy throughout the United States, approved July 1, 1898, as amended by the Acts of February 5, 1903, and March 2, 1917.

    Ch. 22 · 42 Stat. 354 · January 7, 1922 · Original text

74. An Act To authorize the Secretary of the Treasury to repair and rebuild customs buildings in Porto Rico, and to pay for same out of duties collected in Porto Rico.

    Ch. 23 · 42 Stat. 355 · January 10, 1922 · Original text

75. An Act To add certain lands to Minidoka National Forest.

    Ch. 24 · 42 Stat. 355 · January 11, 1922 · Original text

76. An Act Authorizing the Secretary of the Treasury to sell the old Sub treasury property at San Francisco, California.

    Ch. 25 · 42 Stat. 355 · January 11, 1922 · Original text

77. An Act To provide a Government-owned water-service system for the Fort Monroe Military Reservation.

    Ch. 26 · 42 Stat. 356 · January 11, 1922 · Original text

78. An Act To transfer the custody and control of the United States customhouse wharf at Charleston, South Carolina, from the Treasury Department to the War Department.

    Ch. 27 · 42 Stat. 356 · January 11, 1922 · Original text

79. An Act To authorize the Secretary of the Interior to grant extensions of time under oil and gas permits, and for other purposes.

    Ch. 28 · 42 Stat. 356 · January 11, 1922 · Original text

80. An Act To permit the city of Chicago to acquire real estate of the United States of America.

    Ch. 29 · 42 Stat. 357 · January 11, 1922 · Original text

81. An Act To authorize the President to transfer certain medical supplies for the relief of the distressed and famine stricken people of Russia.

    Ch. 30 · 42 Stat. 357 · January 20, 1922 · Original text

82. An Act To authorize the construction of a bridge over the Columbia River at a point approximately five miles upstream from Dalles City, Wasco County, in the State of Oregon, to a point on the opposite shore in the State of Washington.

    Ch. 31 · 42 Stat. 358 · January 21, 1922 · Original text

83. Joint Resolution To amend a joint resolution entitled “Joint resolu-tion giving to discharged soldiers, sailors, and marines a preferred right of homestead entry,” approved February 14, 1920.

    Ch. 32 · 42 Stat. 358 · January 21, 1922 · Original text

84. An Act To amend section 2372 of the Revised Statutes.

    Ch. 33 · 42 Stat. 359 · January 27, 1922 · Original text

85. An Act Adding lands to the State of Texas and ceding jurisdiction to the State of Texas over certain lands or bancos heretofore or hereafter acquired by the United States of America from the United States of Mexico.

    Ch. 34 · 42 Stat. 359 · January 27, 1922 · Original text

86. An Act To confirm private land claim of the widow and heirs of Joseph Etier.

    Ch. 35 · 42 Stat. 1575 · January 28, 1922 · Private law · Original text

87. An Act Granting to certain claimants the preferential right to purchase certain alleged public lands in the State of Arkansas, and for other purposes.

    Ch. 36 · 42 Stat. 1575 · January 28, 1922 · Private law · Original text

88. An Act For the relief of Charles R. Powell.

    Ch. 37 · 42 Stat. 1576 · January 28, 1922 · Private law · Original text

89. An Act Authorizing the Secretary of the Interior to sell and patent to J. D. Calhoun, of Lincoln Parish, Louisiana, certain lands.

    Ch. 38 · 42 Stat. 1576 · January 28, 1922 · Private law · Original text

90. An Act To add certain lands to Mount McKinley National Park, Alaska.

    Ch. 39 · 42 Stat. 359 · January 30, 1922 · Original text

91. An Act Granting the consent of Congress to the Pamunkey Ferry Company to construct a bridge across the Pamunkey River in Virginia.

    Ch. 40 · 42 Stat. 360 · January 30, 1922 · Original text

92. An Act For the relief of the William Gordon Corporation.

    Ch. 41 · 42 Stat. 1577 · January 30, 1922 · Private law · Original text

93. An Act To provide for the exchange of Government lands for privately owned lands in the Territory of Hawaii.

    Ch. 42 · 42 Stat. 360 · January 31, 1922 · Original text

94. An Act To amend an Act incorporating Prospect Hill Cemetery, and for other purposes.

    Ch. 43 · 42 Stat. 360 · January 31, 1922 · Original text

95. Joint Resolution To prohibit the exportation of arms or munitions of war from the United States to certain countries, and for other purposes.

    Ch. 44 · 42 Stat. 361 · January 31, 1922 · Original text

96. An Act To authorize the coinage of a Grant memorial gold dollar and a Grant memorial silver half dollar in commemoration of the centenary of the birth of General Ulysses S. Grant, late President of the United States.

    Ch. 45 · 42 Stat. 362 · February 2, 1922 · Original text

97. An Act Authorizing the adjustment of the boundaries of the Deschutes National Forest, in the State of Oregon, and for other purposes.

    Ch. 46 · 42 Stat. 362 · February 2, 1922 · Original text

98. An Act To create a commission authorized under certain conditions to refund or convert obligations of foreign Governments held by the United States of America, and for other purposes.

    Ch. 47 · 42 Stat. 363 · February 9, 1922 · Original text

99. An Act To relinquish, release, remise, and quitclaim all right, title, and interest of the United States of America in and to all the lands contained within sections seventeen and twenty, township three south, range one west, Saint Stephens meridian, Alabama.

    Ch. 48 · 42 Stat. 363 · February 13, 1922 · Original text

100. An Act Providing for the sale and disposal of public lands within the area heretofore surveyed as Tenderfoot Lake, State of Wisconsin.

     Ch. 49 · 42 Stat. 364 · February 13, 1922 · Original text