Every law Congress has passed

861 laws of the 72nd Congress, 1931–1933

1. An Act Granting the consent of Congress to the State of Illinois to construct, maintain, and operate a free highway bridge across the Illinois and Mississippi Canal near Tiskilwa, Illinois.

   Ch. 58 · 47 Stat. 804 · February 14, 1933 · Original text

2. An Act Granting the consent of Congress to the State of Illinois to construct, maintain, and operate a free highway bridge across the Illinois and Mississippi Canal near Langley, Illinois.

   Ch. 59 · 47 Stat. 805 · February 14, 1933 · Original text

3. An Act To extend the times for commencing and completing the construction of a bridge across the Rock River, south of Moline, Illinois.

   Ch. 60 · 47 Stat. 805 · February 14, 1933 · Original text

4. An Act Granting the consent of Congress to Bonner County, State of Idaho, to construct, maintain, and operate a free highway bridge across Pend Oreille Lake at the city of Sandpoint in the State of Idaho.

   Ch. 61 · 47 Stat. 805 · February 14, 1933 · Original text

5. An Act To extend the times for commencing and completing the construction of a bridge across the Columbia River at or near The Dalles, Oregon.

   Ch. 62 · 47 Stat. 806 · February 14, 1933 · Original text

6. An Act To extend the time for completing the construction of a bridge across that portion of Lake Michigan lying opposite the entrance to Chicago River, Illinois; and a bridge across the Michigan Canal, otherwise known as the Ogden Slip, in the city of Chicago, Illinois.

   Ch. 63 · 47 Stat. 806 · February 14, 1933 · Original text

7. An Act To extend the times for commencing and completing the construction of a bridge across the Saint Lawrence River at or near Alexandria Bay, New York.

   Ch. 64 · 47 Stat. 806 · February 14, 1933 · Original text

8. Joint Resolution To carry out certain obligations to certain enrolled Indians under tribal agreement.

   Ch. 65 · 47 Stat. 807 · February 14, 1933 · Original text

9. An Act For the relief of Herbert G. Black, owner of the schooner Oakwoods, and Clark Coal Company, owner of the cargo of coal on board said schooner.

   Ch. 66 · 47 Stat. 1719 · February 14, 1933 · Private law · Original text

10. An Act Authorizing the President to transfer and appoint Lieutenant (Junior Grade) Arnold R. Kline, United States Navy, to the rank of lieutenant (junior grade), Supply Corps, United States Navy.

    Ch. 67 · 47 Stat. 1720 · February 14, 1933 · Private law · Original text

11. An Act Authorizing the President to present a medal of honor to Richmond Pearson Hobson

    Ch. 68 · 47 Stat. 1720 · February 14, 1933 · Private law · Original text

12. An Act For the relief of Sidney Joseph Kent.

    Ch. 69 · 47 Stat. 1720 · February 14, 1933 · Private law · Original text

13. An Act For the relief of certain employees of the Forest Service, Department of Agriculture.

    Ch. 70 · 47 Stat. 1721 · February 14, 1933 · Private law · Original text

14. An Act Authorizing adjustment of the claim of the Wilmot Castle Company.

    Ch. 71 · 47 Stat. 1721 · February 14, 1933 · Private law · Original text

15. An Act To approve act numbered 268 of the session laws of 1931 of the Territory of Hawaii, entitled “An act to authorize and provide for the manufacture, maintenance, distribution, and supply of electric current for light and power within the island of Molokai.”

    Ch. 72 · 47 Stat. 807 · February 15, 1933 · Original text

16. An Act To provide a preliminary examination of the Green River, Washington, with a view to the control of its floods.

    Ch. 73 · 47 Stat. 808 · February 15, 1933 · Original text

17. An Act To establish the boundary lines of the Chippewa Indian territory in the State of Minnesota.

    Ch. 74 · 47 Stat. 808 · February 15, 1933 · Original text

18. An Act To authorize the Postmaster General to permit railroad and electric-car companies to provide mail transportation by motor vehicle in lieu of service by train.

    Ch. 75 · 47 Stat. 809 · February 15, 1933 · Original text

19. An Act In reference to land in the Bonnet Carre Floodway Area.

    Ch. 76 · 47 Stat. 810 · February 15, 1933 · Original text

20. An Act Authorizing the Secretary of the Interior to grant a patent to certain lands to Charles R. Thornton.

    Ch. 77 · 47 Stat. 1722 · February 15, 1933 · Private law · Original text

21. An Act For the relief of Katherine R. Theberge.

    Ch. 78 · 47 Stat. 1722 · February 15, 1933 · Private law · Original text

22. An Act For the relief of the estate of Peter Paul Franzel, deceased.

    Ch. 79 · 47 Stat. 1722 · February 15, 1933 · Private law · Original text

23. An Act For the relief of Lyman L. Miller.

    Ch. 80 · 47 Stat. 1723 · February 15, 1933 · Private law · Original text

24. An Act For the relief of the Great Western Coal Mines Company.

    Ch. 81 · 47 Stat. 1723 · February 15, 1933 · Private law · Original text

25. An Act For the relief of Ida E. Godfrey and others.

    Ch. 82 · 47 Stat. 1723 · February 15, 1933 · Private law · Original text

26. An Act For the relief of Essie Fingar.

    Ch. 83 · 47 Stat. 1724 · February 15, 1933 · Private law · Original text

27. An Act For the relief of Marion F. Blackwell.

    Ch. 84 · 47 Stat. 1724 · February 15, 1933 · Private law · Original text

28. An Act For the relief of C. N. Hildreth, junior.

    Ch. 85 · 47 Stat. 1725 · February 15, 1933 · Private law · Original text

29. An Act To repeal the Executive order of November 23, 1909, making the enticing of laborers from the Isthmian Canal Commission or the Panama Railroad a misdemeanor.

    Ch. 86 · 47 Stat. 810 · February 16, 1933 · Original text

30. An Act To repeal an ordinance enacted by the Isthmian Canal Commission August 5, 1911, and approved by the Secretary of War August 22, 1911, establishing market regulations for the Canal Zone.

    Ch. 87 · 47 Stat. 810 · February 16, 1933 · Original text

31. An Act To provide for the inspection of vessels navigating Canal Zone waters.

    Ch. 88 · 47 Stat. 811 · February 16, 1933 · Original text

32. An Act In relation to the Canal Zone postal service.

    Ch. 89 · 47 Stat. 812 · February 16, 1933 · Original text

33. An Act To provide for the establishment of a Customs Service in the Canal Zone, and other matters.

    Ch. 90 · 47 Stat. 813 · February 16, 1933 · Original text

34. An Act To amend sections 7, 8, and 9 of the Panama Canal Act, as amended.

    Ch. 91 · 47 Stat. 814 · February 16, 1933 · Original text

35. An Act To amend an Act entitled “An Act extending certain privileges of canal employees to other officials on the Canal Zone and authorizing the President to make rules and regulations affecting health, sanitation, quarantine, taxation, public roads, self-propelled vehicles, and police powers on the Canal Zone, and for other purposes, including provision as to certain fees, money orders, and interest deposits,” approved August 21, 1916.

    Ch. 92 · 47 Stat. 818 · February 16, 1933 · Original text

36. An Act To authorize an appropriation to carry out the provisions of the Act of May 3, 1928 (45 Stat. L. 484).

    Ch. 93 · 47 Stat. 818 · February 16, 1933 · Original text

37. Joint Resolution To amend the joint resolution entitled “Joint resolution to authorize the merger of street-railway corporations operating in the District of Columbia, and for other purposes,” approved January 14, 1933.

    Ch. 94 · 47 Stat. 819 · February 16, 1933 · Original text

38. An Act Authorizing adjustment of the claim of B. F. Hart.

    Ch. 95 · 47 Stat. 1725 · February 16, 1933 · Private law · Original text

39. An Act For the relief of William E. B. Grant.

    Ch. 96 · 47 Stat. 1725 · February 16, 1933 · Private law · Original text

40. An Act Repealing certain provisions of the Act of June 21, 1906, as amended, relating to the sale and encumbrance of lands of Kickapoo and affiliated Indians of Oklahoma.

    Ch. 97 · 47 Stat. 819 · February 17, 1933 · Original text

41. An Act Making appropriations for the Department of the Interior for the fiscal year ending June 30, 1934, and for other purposes.

    Ch. 98 · 47 Stat. 820 · February 17, 1933 · Original text

42. An Act For the relief of Tampico Marine Iron Works.

    Ch. 99 · 47 Stat. 1726 · February 17, 1933 · Private law · Original text

43. An Act Authorizing adjustment of the claim of the Van Camp Sea Food Company (Incorporated).

    Ch. 100 · 47 Stat. 1726 · February 17, 1933 · Private law · Original text

44. An Act Authorizing the conveyance of certain land to school district numbered 15, Lincoln County, Montana.

    Ch. 101 · 47 Stat. 1727 · February 17, 1933 · Private law · Original text

45. An Act To authorize the Commissioners of the District of Columbia to reappoint George N. Nicholson in the police department of said District.

    Ch. 102 · 47 Stat. 1727 · February 17, 1933 · Private law · Original text

46. An Act To amend section 812 of the Code of Law for the District of Columbia.

    Ch. 103 · 47 Stat. 858 · February 18, 1933 · Original text

47. An Act For the relief of Harriette Olsen.

    Ch. 104 · 47 Stat. 1727 · February 18, 1933 · Private law · Original text

48. An Act For the relief of James M. Griffin, disbursing agent, United States Coast and Geodetic Survey, and for other purposes.

    Ch. 105 · 47 Stat. 1727 · February 18, 1933 · Private law · Original text

49. An Act To amend an Act entitled “An Act to incorporate the trustees of the Female Orphan Asylum in Georgetown, and the Washington City Orphan Asylum in the District of Columbia,” approved May 24, 1828, as amended by Act of June 23, 1874.

    Ch. 106 · 47 Stat. 858 · February 20, 1933 · Original text

50. An Act To amend section 98 of the Judicial Code, as amended.

    Ch. 107 · 47 Stat. 859 · February 20, 1933 · Original text

51. An Act For the relief of the widow of George W. McDonald.

    Ch. 108 · 47 Stat. 1729 · February 20, 1933 · Private law · Original text

52. An Act To amend the Penal Code of the Canal Zone.

    Ch. 109 · 47 Stat. 859 · February 21, 1933 · Original text

53. An Act An Act to amend the Code of Criminal Procedure for the Canal Zone.

    Ch. 110 · 47 Stat. 880 · February 21, 1933 · Original text

54. An Act Authorizing adjustment of the claim of Lindley Nurseries (Incorporated).

    Ch. 111 · 47 Stat. 1729 · February 21, 1933 · Private law · Original text

55. An Act To authorize the Secretary of Commerce to grant an easement for railroad right of way over and upon a portion of the helium gas bearing lands of the United States of America, in Potter County, in the State of Texas.

    Ch. 112 · 47 Stat. 1730 · February 21, 1933 · Private law · Original text

56. An Act Authorizing the acceptance of title to sites for public building projects subject to the reservation of ore and mineral rights.

    Ch. 113 · 47 Stat. 901 · February 23, 1933 · Original text

57. Joint Resolution Authorizing the erection in the Department of State Building of a memorial to the American diplomatic and consular officers who while on active duty lost their lives under heroic or tragic circumstances.

    Ch. 114 · 47 Stat. 902 · February 23, 1933 · Original text

58. An Act For the relief of Samuel C. Davis.

    Ch. 115 · 47 Stat. 1731 · February 23, 1933 · Private law · Original text

59. An Act Authorizing the packing of oleomargarine and adulterated butter in tin and other suitable packages.

    Ch. 116 · 47 Stat. 902 · February 24, 1933 · Original text

60. An Act To extend the times for commencing and completing the construction of a bridge across the Missouri River at or near Farnam Street, Omaha, Nebraska.

    Ch. 117 · 47 Stat. 903 · February 24, 1933 · Original text

61. An Act Authorizing the State of Georgia to construct, maintain, and operate a toll bridge across the Savannah River at or near Lincolnton, Georgia.

    Ch. 118 · 47 Stat. 903 · February 24, 1933 · Original text

62. An Act To give the Supreme Court of the United States authority to prescribe rules of practice and procedure with respect to proceedings in criminal cases after verdict.

    Ch. 119 · 47 Stat. 904 · February 24, 1933 · Original text

63. Joint Resolution Amending section 2 of the joint resolution entitled “Joint resolution authorizing the President, under certain conditions, to invite the participation of other nations in the Chicago World’s Fair, providing for the admission of their exhibits, and for other purposes,” approved February 5, 1929, and amending section 7 of the Act entitled “An Act to protect the copyrights and patents of foreign exhibitors at A Century of Progress (Chicago World’s Fair Centennial Celebration), to be held at Chicago, Illinois, in 1933,” approved July 19, 1932.

    Ch. 120 · 47 Stat. 905 · February 24, 1933 · Original text

64. Joint Resolution Authorizing the President of the United States to extend a welcome to the Pan-American Medical Association which holds its convention in the United States in March, 1933.

    Ch. 121 · 47 Stat. 906 · February 24, 1933 · Original text

65. An Act To authorize the Secretary of War to sell to The Philadelphia, Baltimore and Washington Railroad Company certain tracts of land situate in the county of Harford and State of Maryland.

    Ch. 122 · 47 Stat. 1731 · February 24, 1933 · Private law · Original text

66. An Act To authorize the Secretary of the Interior to make payment of part of the expenses incurred in securing improvements in drainage project of drainage district numbered 1, Richardson County, Nebraska, and for other purposes.

    Ch. 123 · 47 Stat. 906 · February 25, 1933 · Original text

67. An Act To authorize the Veterans’ Administration or other Federal agencies to turn over to superintendents of the Indian Service amounts due Indians who are under legal disability, or to estates of such deceased Indians.

    Ch. 124 · 47 Stat. 907 · February 25, 1933 · Original text

68. An Act Authorizing the appropriation of funds for the payment of claims to the Mexican Government under the circumstances hereinafter enumerated.

    Ch. 125 · 47 Stat. 907 · February 25, 1933 · Original text

69. Joint Resolution Authorizing the Comptroller of the Currency to exercise with respect to national banking associations powers which State officials, may have with respect to State banks, savings banks, and/or trust companies under State laws.

    Ch. 126 · 47 Stat. 907 · February 25, 1933 · Original text

70. An Act To provide a new Code of Civil Procedure for the Canal Zone and to repeal the existing Code of Civil Procedure.

    Ch. 127 · 47 Stat. 908 · February 27, 1933 · Original text

71. An Act To provide a new civil code for the Canal Zone and to repeal the existing civil code.

    Ch. 128 · 47 Stat. 1124 · February 27, 1933 · Original text

72. Joint Resolution Establishing the United States Georgia Bicentennial Commission, and for other purposes.

    Ch. 129 · 47 Stat. 1347 · February 27, 1933 · Original text

73. An Act To authorize the payment of taxes and assessments on family dwelling houses in the District of Columbia in quarterly installments, and for other purposes.

    Ch. 130 · 47 Stat. 1347 · February 28, 1933 · Original text

74. An Act To repeal obsolete statutes, and to improve the United States Code.

    Ch. 131 · 47 Stat. 1349 · February 28, 1933 · Original text

75. An Act To provide an additional authorization for the acquisition of land in the vicinity of Camp Bullis, Texas.

    Ch. 132 · 47 Stat. 1350 · February 28, 1933 · Original text

76. An Act To amend the Act of May 10, 1928, entitled “An Act to provide for the times and places for holding court for the eastern district of North Carolina” (45 Stat. 495).

    Ch. 133 · 47 Stat. 1350 · February 28, 1933 · Original text

77. An Act Making appropriations for the Legislative Branch of the Government for the fiscal year ending June 30, 1934, and for other purposes.

    Ch. 134 · 47 Stat. 1350 · February 28, 1933 · Original text

78. An Act Authorizing the Secretary of War to convey certain properties to the county of Arlington, State of Virginia, in order to connect Lee Boulevard with the Arlington Memorial Bridge, and for other purposes.

    Ch. 135 · 47 Stat. 1367 · February 28, 1933 · Original text

79. An Act To authorize the Interstate Commerce Commission to delegate certain of its powers.

    Ch. 136 · 47 Stat. 1368 · February 28, 1933 · Original text

80. An Act To amend chapter 231 of the Act of May 22, 1896, 29 Stat. 133, section 546, title 34, U. S. C.

    Ch. 137 · 47 Stat. 1369 · February 28, 1933 · Original text

81. An Act To regulate the bringing of actions for damages against the District of Columbia, and for other purposes.

    Ch. 138 · 47 Stat. 1370 · February 28, 1933 · Original text

82. An Act To amend section 653 of the Code of Law for the District of Columbia.

    Ch. 139 · 47 Stat. 1370 · February 28, 1933 · Original text

83. Joint Resolution To provide for a change of site of the Federal building to be constructed at Binghamton, New York.

    Ch. 140 · 47 Stat. 1370 · February 28, 1933 · Original text

84. An Act Authorizing the issuance to Cassie E. Howard of a patent for certain lands.

    Ch. 141 · 47 Stat. 1732 · February 28, 1933 · Private law · Original text

85. An Act For the relief of Mathie Belsvig.

    Ch. 142 · 47 Stat. 1732 · February 28, 1933 · Private law · Original text

86. An Act For the relief of Clarence R. Killion.

    Ch. 143 · 47 Stat. 1732 · February 28, 1933 · Private law · Original text

87. An Act Making appropriations for the Departments of State and Justice and for the Judiciary, and for the Departments of Commerce and Labor, for the fiscal year ending June 30, 1934, and for other purposes. s

    Ch. 144 · 47 Stat. 1371 · March 1, 1933 · Original text

88. An Act To authorize the Postmaster General to investigate the conditions of the lease of the post-office garage in Boston, Massachusetts, and to readjust the terms thereof.

    Ch. 145 · 47 Stat. 1412 · March 1, 1933 · Original text

89. An Act To amend section 808 of Title VIII of the Revenue Act of 1926, as amended by section 443 of the Revenue Act of 1928.

    Ch. 146 · 47 Stat. 1413 · March 1, 1933 · Original text

90. An Act To authorize the Secretary of the Treasury in his discretion to acquire a new site in Huntsville, Alabama, and to construct a building thereon for the accommodation of the courts, post office, and other Government offices.

    Ch. 147 · 47 Stat. 1413 · March 1, 1933 · Original text

91. An Act To extend the times for commencing and completing the construction of a bridge across the Rio Grande at Boca Chica, Texas.

    Ch. 148 · 47 Stat. 1413 · March 1, 1933 · Original text

92. An Act To extend the times for commencing and completing the construction of a bridge across the Mississippi River at or near Baton Rouge, Louisiana.

    Ch. 149 · 47 Stat. 1413 · March 1, 1933 · Original text

93. An Act To extend the times for commencing and completing the reconstruction of a railroad bridge across the Little River at or near Morris Ferry, Arkansas.

    Ch. 150 · 47 Stat. 1414 · March 1, 1933 · Original text

94. An Act Granting the consent of Congress to the Board of County Commissioners of Allegheny County, Pennsylvania, to construct, maintain, and operate a bridge across the Allegheny River between the city of Pittsburgh and the township of O’Hara and the borough of Sharpsburg, Pennsylvania.

    Ch. 151 · 47 Stat. 1414 · March 1, 1933 · Original text

95. An Act To extend the times for commencing and completing the construction of a bridge across the Missouri River at or near Culbertson, Montana.

    Ch. 152 · 47 Stat. 1415 · March 1, 1933 · Original text

96. An Act To extend the times for commencing and completing the construction of a bridge across the Mississippi River at or near Tenth Street in Bettendorf, Iowa.

    Ch. 153 · 47 Stat. 1415 · March 1, 1933 · Original text

97. An Act To extend the times for commencing and completing the construction of a bridge across the Mississippi River between New Orleans and Gretna, Louisiana.

    Ch. 154 · 47 Stat. 1415 · March 1, 1933 · Original text

98. An Act To revive and reenact the Act entitled “An Act granting the consent of Congress to the Highway Department of the State of Alabama to construct a bridge across Elk River between Lauderdale and Limestone Counties, Alabama,” approved February 16, 1928.

    Ch. 155 · 47 Stat. 1416 · March 1, 1933 · Original text

99. An Act To extend the times for commencing and completing the construction of a railroad bridge and/or a toll bridge across the water between the mainland at or near Cedar Point and Dauphin Island, Alabama.

    Ch. 156 · 47 Stat. 1416 · March 1, 1933 · Original text

100. An Act To amend article 5 of the Act of Congress approved June 7, 1897, relating to the approval of regulations for preventing collisions upon certain harbors, rivers, and inland waters of the United States.

     Ch. 157 · 47 Stat. 1417 · March 1, 1933 · Original text