Every law Congress has passed

2,000 laws of the 81st Congress, 1949–1951

1. An Act To provide an extension of the time for making application for terminal-leave pay.

   Ch. 105 · 64 Stat. 88 · April 26, 1950 · Original text

2. An Act To amend section 17 of the District of Columbia Alcoholic Beverage Control Act.

   Ch. 106 · 64 Stat. 88 · April 26, 1950 · Original text

3. An Act To authorize the Secretary of the Air Force to release and quitclaim a portion of a right-of-way easement to Langley Air Force Base, Virginia.

   Ch. 107 · 64 Stat. 89 · April 26, 1950 · Original text

4. An Act To amend section 3 of the Travel Expense Act of 1949.

   Ch. 108 · 64 Stat. 89 · April 26, 1950 · Original text

5. An Act For the relief of Walter J. O’Toole.

   Ch. 112 · 64 Stat. A30 · April 27, 1950 · Private law · Original text

6. An Act For the relief of Doris M. Faulkner.

   Ch. 113 · 64 Stat. A30 · April 27, 1950 · Private law · Original text

7. An Act For the relief of Doctor T. F. Harrison.

   Ch. 114 · 64 Stat. A31 · April 27, 1950 · Private law · Original text

8. An Act To authorize the Secretary of the Army to dispose of a certain easement near Fort Belvoir, Virginia, in exchange for another easement elsewhere on the same property.

   Ch. 115 · 64 Stat. A31 · April 27, 1950 · Private law · Original text

9. An Act For the relief of Janis Shimada.

   Ch. 116 · 64 Stat. A33 · April 27, 1950 · Private law · Original text

10. An Act For the relief of Masami Hiroya and Aiko Hiroya.

    Ch. 117 · 64 Stat. A33 · April 27, 1950 · Private law · Original text

11. An Act For the relief of Arthur Holbert; the estate of Ernest L. Gass, deceased; and the estate of James L. Thomas, deceased.

    Ch. 122 · 64 Stat. A33 · April 28, 1950 · Private law · Original text

12. An Act For the relief of Walter E. Parks.

    Ch. 126 · 64 Stat. A34 · April 28, 1950 · Private law · Original text

13. An Act For the relief of Mrs. Agnes Emma Hay.

    Ch. 127 · 64 Stat. A34 · April 28, 1950 · Private law · Original text

14. An Act For the relief of Jean Clark.

    Ch. 128 · 64 Stat. A35 · April 28, 1950 · Private law · Original text

15. An Act For the relief of Mrs. Eivor Anne-Britt Jedlund.

    Ch. 129 · 64 Stat. A35 · April 28, 1950 · Private law · Original text

16. An Act For the relief of Johny Nielsen.

    Ch. 130 · 64 Stat. A35 · April 28, 1950 · Private law · Original text

17. An Act For the relief of Mrs. Raymond Schaffer, Junior.

    Ch. 131 · 64 Stat. A36 · April 28, 1950 · Private law · Original text

18. An Act For the relief of Ervin Haas and Leno Veseovi.

    Ch. 132 · 64 Stat. A36 · April 28, 1950 · Private law · Original text

19. An Act For the relief of Edgar F. Russell; Lillian V. Russell, his wife; and Bessie R. Ward

    Ch. 133 · 64 Stat. A36 · April 28, 1950 · Private law · Original text

20. An Act To authorize the Secretary of the Interior to convey to the city of Hot Springs, Arkansas, a perpetual easement for the construction and operation of a water-main pipe line.

    Ch. 118 · 64 Stat. 89 · April 28, 1950 · Original text

21. An Act To amend the District of Columbia Credit Unions Act of 1932.

    Ch. 119 · 64 Stat. 90 · April 28, 1950 · Original text

22. An Act To terminate lump-sum benefits provided by law to certain Reserve officers of the Navy and Air Force

    Ch. 120 · 64 Stat. 90 · April 28, 1950 · Original text

23. An Act To amend the Postal Rate Revision and Federal Employees Salary Act of 1948 to provide for the consideration of claims for the payment of certain postal notes filed later than one year from the last day of the month of issue.

    Ch. 121 · 64 Stat. 91 · April 28, 1950 · Original text

24. An Act To authorize Joe Graham Post Numbered 119, American Legion, upon certain conditions, to lease the lands conveyed to it by the Act of June 15, 1933.

    Ch. 123 · 64 Stat. 91 · April 28, 1950 · Original text

25. An Act To cancel drainage charges against certain lands within the Uintah Indian irrigation project, Utah.

    Ch. 124 · 64 Stat. 91 · April 28, 1950 · Original text

26. An Act To repeal the authority to assess certain owners of nonmilitary buildings situated within the limits of the Fort Monroe Military Reservation, and for other purposes.

    Ch. 125 · 64 Stat. 92 · April 28, 1950 · Original text

27. An Act For the relief of Manuel Uribe.

    Ch. 140 · 64 Stat. A37 · April 29, 1950 · Private law · Original text

28. An Act For the relief of Lieutenant (SG) Giacomo Falco.

    Ch. 141 · 64 Stat. A37 · April 29, 1950 · Private law · Original text

29. An Act For the relief of Hilde Flint.

    Ch. 142 · 64 Stat. A37 · April 29, 1950 · Private law · Original text

30. An Act For the relief of Giovanna Parisi, Michelina Valletta, Yolanda Altieri, Generosa Tamburi, Carolina Picciano, and Giovanna Turtur.

    Ch. 143 · 64 Stat. A38 · April 29, 1950 · Private law · Original text

31. An Act For the relief of Mrs. Marie Gulbenkian.

    Ch. 144 · 64 Stat. A38 · April 29, 1950 · Private law · Original text

32. An Act To reimburse the Fisher Contracting Company.

    Ch. 145 · 64 Stat. A38 · April 29, 1950 · Private law · Original text

33. An Act For the relief of Beulah L. White, widow of John E. White.

    Ch. 146 · 64 Stat. A39 · April 29, 1950 · Private law · Original text

34. An Act For the relief of Lawrence B. Williams and his wife, Viva Craig Williams.

    Ch. 147 · 64 Stat. A39 · April 29, 1950 · Private law · Original text

35. An Act To revise and repeal certain Acts relating to rules of survey to permit departures from the system of rectangular survey when necessary on all public lands, and for other purposes.

    Ch. 134 · 64 Stat. 92 · April 29, 1950 · Original text

36. An Act Granting the consent of the Congress to the negotiation of a compact relating to the waters of the Canadian River by the States of Oklahoma, Texas, and New Mexico.

    Ch. 135 · 64 Stat. 93 · April 29, 1950 · Original text

37. An Act To amend the Act of July 31, 1946, in order retroactively to advance in grade, time in grade, and compensation certain employees in the postal field service who are veterans of World War II.

    Ch. 136 · 64 Stat. 93 · April 29, 1950 · Original text

38. An Act To require settlers on public lands in Alaska to record notice of their settlement claims in the land office for the district in which the lands are situated, and for other purposes.

    Ch. 137 · 64 Stat. 94 · April 29, 1950 · Original text

39. An Act To amend the Act, approved May 27, 1924, entitled “An Act to fix the salaries of officers and members of the Metropolitan Police force, United States Park Police force, and the Fire Department of the District of Columbia”, so as to grant rights to members of the United States Park Police force commensurate with the rights granted to members of Metropolitan Police force as to time off from duty.

    Ch. 138 · 64 Stat. 96 · April 29, 1950 · Original text

40. An Act To amend Public Law 626, Eightieth Congress, relating to the Army Institute of Pathology Building.

    Ch. 139 · 64 Stat. 96 · April 29, 1950 · Original text

41. An Act For the relief of Gustav Schilbred.

    Ch. 148 · 64 Stat. A39 · May 1, 1950 · Private law · Original text

42. An Act To authorize the sale of select base material, at the Fort Benning Military Reservation, to Muscogee County, State of Georgia, for use on county roads.

    Ch. 149 · 64 Stat. 96 · May 2, 1950 · Original text

43. An Act To authorize the Board of Commissioners of the District of Columbia to establish daylight saving time in the District.

    Ch. 150 · 64 Stat. 97 · May 2, 1950 · Original text

44. An Act To amend title VIII of the National Housing Act, as amended, to encourage construction of rental housing on or in areas adjacent to Army, Navy, Marine Corps, and Air Force installations, and for other purposes.

    Ch. 151 · 64 Stat. 97 · May 2, 1950 · Original text

45. An Act For the relief of Mrs. Julia (lole) M. Stefani Lencioni.

    Ch. 155 · 64 Stat. A40 · May 3, 1950 · Private law · Original text

46. An Act For the relief of Mrs. Katsuko Nakahara Huntley.

    Ch. 156 · 64 Stat. A40 · May 3, 1950 · Private law · Original text

47. Rural Rehabilitation Corporation Trust Liquidation Act

    An Act To provide for the liquidation of the trusts under the transfer agreements with State rural rehabilitation corporations, and for other purposes.

    Ch. 152 · 64 Stat. 98 · May 3, 1950 · Original text

48. An Act To provide uniform longevity promotional grades for the postal field service.

    Ch. 153 · 64 Stat. 101 · May 3, 1950 · Original text

49. An Act To extend the time limits for the award of certain decorations, and tor other purposes.

    Ch. 154 · 64 Stat. 103 · May 3, 1950 · Original text

50. An Act For the relief of Elizabeth and Lawrence Wong.

    Ch. 158 · 64 Stat. A40 · May 4, 1950 · Private law · Original text

51. An Act For the relief of Mrs. Walter K. Miyamoto (formerly Miyoko Takahashi).

    Ch. 159 · 64 Stat. A41 · May 4, 1950 · Private law · Original text

52. An Act For the relief of Mrs. Tsuneko Shimokawa Guenther.

    Ch. 160 · 64 Stat. A41 · May 4, 1950 · Private law · Original text

53. An Act To amend the Life Insurance Act of the District of Columbia.

    Ch. 157 · 64 Stat. 103 · May 4, 1950 · Original text

54. An Act Authorizing the issuance of a patent in fee to Paul High Horse and Anna High Horse.

    Ch. 164 · 64 Stat. A41 · May 5, 1950 · Private law · Original text

55. An Act Authorizing the Secretary of the Interior to issue a patent in fee to B. M. (Bud) Phelps.

    Ch. 165 · 64 Stat. A42 · May 5, 1950 · Private law · Original text

56. An Act Authorizing the Secretary of the Interior to issue a patent in fee to Emma Phelps Glenn.

    Ch. 166 · 64 Stat. A42 · May 5, 1950 · Private law · Original text

57. An Act Authorizing the Secretary of the Interior to issue a patent in fee to Charles M. Phelps.

    Ch. 167 · 64 Stat. A43 · May 5, 1950 · Private law · Original text

58. An Act Authorizing the Secretary of the Interior to sell the land of Frank Phelps under existing regulations.

    Ch. 168 · 64 Stat. A44 · May 5, 1950 · Private law · Original text

59. An Act To authorize the acceptance of foreign decorations for participation in the Berlin airlift.

    Ch. 161 · 64 Stat. 106 · May 5, 1950 · Original text

60. An Act To amend the Act entitled “An Act to authorize the Postmaster General to impose demurrage charges on undelivered collect-on-delivery parcels”, approved May 23, 1930, as amended (39 U. S. C. 246c).

    Ch. 162 · 64 Stat. 107 · May 5, 1950 · Original text

61. Joint Resolution Authorizing the designation of American Student Nurse Days, 1950.

    Ch. 163 · 64 Stat. 107 · May 5, 1950 · Original text

62. An Act To unify, consolidate, revise, and codify the Articles of War, the Articles for the Government of the Navy, and the disciplinary laws of the Coast Guard, and to enact and establish a Uniform Code of Military Justice.

    Ch. 169 · 64 Stat. 107 · May 5, 1950 · Original text

63. An Act To confer jurisdiction upon the Court of Claims to hear, determine, and render judgment upon a certain claim of J. T. Melson against the United States.

    Ch. 170 · 64 Stat. A45 · May 6, 1950 · Private law · Original text

64. An Act For the relief of Horace J. Fenton.

    Ch. 176 · 64 Stat. A45 · May 10, 1950 · Private law · Original text

65. An Act For the relief of Jacob Brown.

    Ch. 177 · 64 Stat. A45 · May 10, 1950 · Private law · Original text

66. An Act For the relief of Aileen L. Sherwood.

    Ch. 178 · 64 Stat. A46 · May 10, 1950 · Private law · Original text

67. An Act For the relief of the legal guardian of I. D. Cosson, a minor.

    Ch. 179 · 64 Stat. A46 · May 10, 1950 · Private law · Original text

68. An Act For the relief of Mrs. Nora Johnson.

    Ch. 180 · 64 Stat. A47 · May 10, 1950 · Private law · Original text

69. An Act For the relief of Elmer Pippin and Mrs. Pansy Pippin and the legal guardian of Norman Otis Pippin, a minor.

    Ch. 181 · 64 Stat. A47 · May 10, 1950 · Private law · Original text

70. National Science Foundation Act of 1950

    An Act To promote the progress of science; to advance the national health, prosperity, and welfare; to secure the national defense; and for other purposes.

    Ch. 171 · 64 Stat. 149 · May 10, 1950 · Original text

71. An Act To amend section 3552 of the Revised Statutes relating to the covering into the Treasury of all moneys arising from charges and deductions.

    Ch. 172 · 64 Stat. 157 · May 10, 1950 · Original text

72. An Act To amend section 3526 of the Revised Statutes relating to coinage of subsidiary silver coins.

    Ch. 173 · 64 Stat. 157 · May 10, 1950 · Original text

73. An Act To amend titles 18 and 28, United States Code, with respect to the time of reporting to Congress rules of procedure adopted by the Supreme Court for criminal, civil, and admiralty cases and the time of their taking effect.

    Ch. 174 · 64 Stat. 158 · May 10, 1950 · Original text

74. An Act To amend section 415 of the Career Compensation Act of 1949, to extend the effective date of that section to December 31, 1950, and for other purposes.

    Ch. 175 · 64 Stat. 158 · May 10, 1950 · Original text

75. An Act For the relief of Stella Avner.

    Ch. 183 · 64 Stat. A48 · May 11, 1950 · Private law · Original text

76. An Act For the relief of Maud E. Raymond.

    Ch. 184 · 64 Stat. A48 · May 11, 1950 · Private law · Original text

77. Joint Resolution Requesting the President to issue a proclamation designating May 30, Memorial Day, as a day for a Nationwide prayer for peace.

    Ch. 182 · 64 Stat. 158 · May 11, 1950 · Original text

78. An Act To enhance further the security of the United States by preventing disclosures of information concerning the cryptographic systems and the communication intelligence activities of the United States.

    Ch. 185 · 64 Stat. 159 · May 13, 1950 · Original text

79. An Act To amend the Army-Navy Nurses Act of 1947, to provide for additional appointments, and for other purposes.

    Ch. 186 · 64 Stat. 160 · May 16, 1950 · Original text

80. Joint Resolution To suspend the application of certain Federal laws with respect to attorneys employed by the special Senate committee in connection with the investigation ordered by S. Res. 202, Eighty-first Congress.

    Ch. 187 · 64 Stat. 163 · May 17, 1950 · Original text

81. An Act Authorizing the construction, repair, and preservation of certain public works on rivers and harbors for navigation, flood control, and for other purposes.

    Ch. 188 · 64 Stat. 163 · May 17, 1950 · Original text

82. Joint Resolution To permit articles imported from foreign countries for the purpose of exhibition at the First United States International Trade Fair, Incorporated, Chicago, IIIinois, to be admitted without payment of tariff, and for other purposes.

    Ch. 189 · 64 Stat. 184 · May 18, 1950 · Original text

83. An Act Authorizing the Secretary of the Army to convey to the State of Kentucky title to certain lands situated in Hardin and Jefferson Counties, Kentucky.

    Ch. 190 · 64 Stat. 185 · May 19, 1950 · Original text

84. An Act To amend the Act establishing grades of certain retired noncommissioned officers.

    Ch. 191 · 64 Stat. 186 · May 22, 1950 · Original text

85. An Act To authorize the Secretary of the Interior to convey a certain parcel of land, with improvements, to the city of Alpena, Michigan.

    Ch. 192 · 64 Stat. 186 · May 22, 1950 · Original text

86. An Act To authorize commissioned officers of the Army, Navy, Air Force, and Marine Corps to administer certain oaths, and for other purposes.

    Ch. 193 · 64 Stat. 187 · May 22, 1950 · Original text

87. An Act To make retrocession to the Commonwealth of Massachusetts over certain land in Shirley, Massachusetts.

    Ch. 194 · 64 Stat. 187 · May 23, 1950 · Original text

88. An Act To amend the Act of August 8, 1946, relating to the payment of annual leave to certain officers and employees.

    Ch. 195 · 64 Stat. 188 · May 23, 1950 · Original text

89. An Act To authorize the Secretary of the Interior to transfer a building in Juneau, Alaska, to the Alaska Native Brotherhood and/or Sisterhood, Juneau Alaska) Camp.

    Ch. 198 · 64 Stat. A48 · May 24, 1950 · Private law · Original text

90. An Act To provide for a per capita payment from funds in the Treasury of the United States to the credit of the Indians of California.

    Ch. 196 · 64 Stat. 189 · May 24, 1950 · Original text

91. An Act For the administration of Indian livestock loans, and for other purposes.

    Ch. 197 · 64 Stat. 190 · May 24, 1950 · Original text

92. An Act For the relief of Persephone Poulios.

    Ch. 202 · 64 Stat. A49 · May 25, 1950 · Private law · Original text

93. An Act For the relief of Mrs. Alice Willmarth.

    Ch. 203 · 64 Stat. A49 · May 25, 1950 · Private law · Original text

94. An Act For the relief of Doctor Apostolos A. Kartsonis.

    Ch. 204 · 64 Stat. A49 · May 25, 1950 · Private law · Original text

95. An Act For the relief of William Alfred Bevan.

    Ch. 205 · 64 Stat. A50 · May 25, 1950 · Private law · Original text

96. An Act For the relief of Masae Marumoto.

    Ch. 206 · 64 Stat. A50 · May 25, 1950 · Private law · Original text

97. An Act For the relief of Sumiko Kato.

    Ch. 207 · 64 Stat. A50 · May 25, 1950 · Private law · Original text

98. An Act For the relief of Mrs. Georgette Ponsard.

    Ch. 208 · 64 Stat. A51 · May 25, 1950 · Private law · Original text

99. An Act For the relief of Carmen E. Lyon.

    Ch. 209 · 64 Stat. A51 · May 25, 1950 · Private law · Original text

100. An Act To authorize the Secretary of the Navy to convey to the Goodyear Aircraft Corporation, Akron, Ohio, an easement for sewer purposes in, over, and across certain Government-owned lands situated in Maricopa County, Arizona.

     Ch. 210 · 64 Stat. A51 · May 25, 1950 · Private law · Original text