Every law Congress has passed

1,909 laws of the 84th Congress, 1955–1957

1. An Act To amend the Internal Revenue Code of 1954 with respect to deductions from gross income of amounts contributed to employees trusts.

   Public Law 84-396 · 70 Stat. 7 · January 28, 1956 · Original text

2. An Act To amend the Internal Revenue Code of 1939 with respect to the period of limitation for filing claims by certain transferees and fiduciaries for credit or refund of income taxes.

   Public Law 84-397 · 70 Stat. 7 · January 28, 1956 · Original text

3. An Act To amend section 37 of the Internal Revenue Code of 1954 with respect to the earned income limitation on retirement income.

   Public Law 84-398 · 70 Stat. 8 · January 28, 1956 · Original text

4. An Act Relating to the allowance of the credits for dividends received, for dividends paid, and for a Western Hemisphere trade corporation in computing the alternative tax of a corporation with respect to its capital gains.

   Public Law 84-399 · 70 Stat. 8 · January 28, 1956 · Original text

5. An Act Relating to the application of the documentary stamp tax to transfers of certain obligations paid for in installments.

   Public Law 84-400 · 70 Stat. 9 · January 28, 1956 · Original text

6. An Act For the relief of Mr. and Mrs. Derfery William Wright.

   Private Law 84-507 · 70 Stat. A9 · January 31, 1956 · Private law · Original text

7. Joint Resolution To request the Secretary of State to arrange for the International Joint Commission, United States and Canada, to conduct a survey of the proposed Passamaquoddy tidal power project, and for other purposes.

   Public Law 84-401 · 70 Stat. 9 · January 31, 1956 · Original text

8. An Act For the relief of Leong Ding Foon Quon.

   Private Law 84-508 · 70 Stat. A9 · February 2, 1956 · Private law · Original text

9. An Act To amend the Small Business Act of 1953.

   Public Law 84-402 · 70 Stat. 10 · February 2, 1956 · Original text

10. An Act To increase the fee for executing an application for a passport.

    Public Law 84-403 · 70 Stat. 11 · February 10, 1956 · Original text

11. An Act Authorizing the completion of the initial stage of development for flood control and other purposes in the Russian River Basin, California.

    Public Law 84-404 · 70 Stat. 11 · February 10, 1956 · Original text

12. Joint Resolution To permit FHA Title I repair assistance to new homes damaged by major disasters.

    Public Law 84-405 · 70 Stat. 11 · February 10, 1956 · Original text

13. Urgent Deficiency Appropriation Act, 1956

    An Act Making appropriations for the fiscal year ending June 30, 1956, and for other purposes.

    Public Law 84-406 · 70 Stat. 12 · February 14, 1956 · Original text

14. An Act For the relief of Doctor Robert C. Jalbuena.

    Private Law 84-509 · 70 Stat. A9 · February 15, 1956 · Private law · Original text

15. An Act For the relief of Dorothy Antonia (Suk-fong) Leong.

    Private Law 84-510 · 70 Stat. A10 · February 15, 1956 · Private law · Original text

16. An Act For the relief of George Henry Mahoney.

    Private Law 84-511 · 70 Stat. A10 · February 15, 1956 · Private law · Original text

17. An Act For the relief of Doctor and Mrs. Ivan Pernar.

    Private Law 84-512 · 70 Stat. A10 · February 15, 1956 · Private law · Original text

18. An Act For the relief of Kenneth K. W. Lau and Romana Say Soat Kheng, also known as Mrs. Anne Say Lau.

    Private Law 84-513 · 70 Stat. A11 · February 15, 1956 · Private law · Original text

19. An Act For the relief of Mrs. Esther Moreno.

    Private Law 84-514 · 70 Stat. A11 · February 15, 1956 · Private law · Original text

20. An Act For the relief of Salvador, Mercedes, and Miguel Chofre.

    Private Law 84-515 · 70 Stat. A11 · February 15, 1956 · Private law · Original text

21. An Act For the relief of Louis B. Prus-Latkiewicz.

    Private Law 84-516 · 70 Stat. A11 · February 15, 1956 · Private law · Original text

22. An Act For the relief of James Wilson.

    Private Law 84-517 · 70 Stat. A12 · February 15, 1956 · Private law · Original text

23. An Act For the relief of Anastasios Selehuetzidis.

    Private Law 84-518 · 70 Stat. A12 · February 15, 1956 · Private law · Original text

24. An Act For the relief of Madiros Kebabjian.

    Private Law 84-519 · 70 Stat. A12 · February 15, 1956 · Private law · Original text

25. An Act For the relief of Josefa Martinez Infante.

    Private Law 84-520 · 70 Stat. A13 · February 15, 1956 · Private law · Original text

26. An Act For the relief of Joan Frances Feeley.

    Private Law 84-521 · 70 Stat. A13 · February 15, 1956 · Private law · Original text

27. An Act 522

    Private Law 84-522 · 70 Stat. A13 · February 15, 1956 · Private law · Original text

28. An Act For the relief of Mrs. Donald A. Howard (nee Miss Elsa Ursula Kuchinke).

    Private Law 84-523 · 70 Stat. A14 · February 15, 1956 · Private law · Original text

29. An Act For the relief of Michele Pica.

    Private Law 84-524 · 70 Stat. A14 · February 15, 1956 · Private law · Original text

30. An Act For the relief of Vladimir and Svatava Hoschl.

    Private Law 84-525 · 70 Stat. A14 · February 15, 1956 · Private law · Original text

31. An Act For the relief of Mrs. Barbara (Pearson) Boycott.

    Private Law 84-526 · 70 Stat. A14 · February 15, 1956 · Private law · Original text

32. An Act For the relief of Andreas (or Andrew) Voutsinas.

    Private Law 84-527 · 70 Stat. A15 · February 15, 1956 · Private law · Original text

33. An Act To amend section 601 (g) of the Act entitled “An Act to expedite the provision of housing in connection with national defense, and for other purposes”, approved October 14, 1940, as amended, to permit transfer of war housing projects to the city of Moses Lake, Washington, and to other communities similarly situated.

    Public Law 84-407 · 70 Stat. 15 · February 15, 1956 · Original text

34. An Act To amend section 120 of the Internal Revenue Code of 1939 (relating to unlimited deduction for charitable contributions).

    Public Law 84-408 · 70 Stat. 15 · February 15, 1956 · Original text

35. An Act To amend the Act of June 13, 1949 (63 Stat. 172), and for other purposes.

    Public Law 84-409 · 70 Stat. 16 · February 15, 1956 · Original text

36. An Act To direct the Secretary of the Army or his designee to convey a six and eighty-nine one-hundredths acre tract of land out of a one hundred ninety-nine and nine hundred fifty-nine one-thousandths acre tract of land situated in the vicinity of Houston, Harris County, Texas, to the State of Texas.

    Public Law 84-410 · 70 Stat. 17 · February 15, 1956 · Original text

37. An Act To extend through June 30, 1957, the duration of the Poliomyelitis Vaccination Assistance Act of 1955.

    Public Law 84-411 · 70 Stat. 18 · February 15, 1956 · Original text

38. An Act For the relief of Jesajahu Braun.

    Private Law 84-528 · 70 Stat. A15 · February 18, 1956 · Private law · Original text

39. An Act For the relief of Mrs. Mary Christine Dowdy.

    Private Law 84-529 · 70 Stat. A15 · February 18, 1956 · Private law · Original text

40. An Act To authorize the conveyance of certain lands within Caven Point Terminal and Ammunition Loading Pier, New Jersey, to the New Jersey Turnpike Authority.

    Public Law 84-412 · 70 Stat. 19 · February 18, 1956 · Original text

41. An Act To amend an Act entitled “An Act to provide for the sale of the Port Newark Army Base to the city of Newark, New Jersey, and for other purposes” approved June 20, 1936, as amended.

    Public Law 84-413 · 70 Stat. 20 · February 18, 1956 · Original text

42. An Act For the relief of A. J. Crozat, Junior.

    Private Law 84-530 · 70 Stat. A16 · February 20, 1956 · Private law · Original text

43. An Act For the relief of Raymond D. Beckner and Lulu Stanley Beckner.

    Private Law 84-531 · 70 Stat. A16 · February 20, 1956 · Private law · Original text

44. An Act For the relief of Anna K. McQuilkin.

    Private Law 84-532 · 70 Stat. A16 · February 20, 1956 · Private law · Original text

45. An Act To amend section 208 (b) of the Technical Changes Act of 1953, and for other purposes.

    Public Law 84-414 · 70 Stat. 23 · February 20, 1956 · Original text

46. An Act To amend section 216 (b) of the Merchant Marine Act, 1936, as amended, to provide for the maintenance of the Merchant Marine Academy.

    Public Law 84-415 · 70 Stat. 25 · February 20, 1956 · Original text

47. An Act To authorize the Administrator of the General Services Administration to convey certain land to the city of Milwaukee, Wisconsin.

    Public Law 84-416 · 70 Stat. 26 · February 20, 1956 · Original text

48. An Act To amend the Internal Revenue Code of 1939 to provide a credit against the estate tax for Federal estate taxes paid on certain prior transfers.

    Public Law 84-417 · 70 Stat. 26 · February 20, 1956 · Original text

49. An Act To provide for the conveyance of certain land of the United States to the Board of County Commissioners of Lee County, Florida.

    Public Law 84-418 · 70 Stat. 28 · February 20, 1956 · Original text

50. An Act To authorize the Secretary of the Interior to construct, operate, and maintain the Washita River Basin reclamation project, Oklahoma.

    Public Law 84-419 · 70 Stat. 28 · February 25, 1956 · Original text

51. Joint Resolution To amend the joint resolution of March 25, 1953, relating to electrical and mechanical office equipment for the use of Members, officers, and committees of the House of Representatives, to remove officers and committees from certain limitations, and for other purposes.

    Public Law 84-420 · 70 Stat. 30 · February 25, 1956 · Original text

52. An Act To provide for a prorated stationery allowance in the case of a Member of the House of Representatives elected for a portion of a term.

    Public Law 84-421 · 70 Stat. 31 · February 27, 1956 · Original text

53. An Act To increase the amount of telephone and telegraph service furnished to Members of the House of Representatives, and for other purposes.

    Public Law 84-422 · 70 Stat. 31 · February 27, 1956 · Original text

54. An Act For the relief of Doctor Tsi Au Li (Tsi Gxiou Li).

    Private Law 84-533 · 70 Stat. A17 · March 1, 1956 · Private law · Original text

55. An Act To authorize the Secretary of the Interior to construct, operate, and maintain the Ventura River reclamation project, California.

    Public Law 84-423 · 70 Stat. 32 · March 1, 1956 · Original text

56. An Act To authorize the Secretary of the Army to give twenty-five World War II paintings to the Government of New Zealand.

    Public Law 84-424 · 70 Stat. 33 · March 1, 1956 · Original text

57. Joint Resolution Relating to burley tobacco acreage allotments and marketing quotas.

    Public Law 84-425 · 70 Stat. 34 · March 2, 1956 · Original text

58. Joint Resolution Relating to fire-cured and dark air-cured tobacco acreage allotments and marketing quotas.

    Public Law 84-426 · 70 Stat. 34 · March 2, 1956 · Original text

59. Joint Resolution Relating to Maryland tobacco acreage allotments and marketing quotas.

    Public Law 84-427 · 70 Stat. 35 · March 2, 1956 · Original text

60. An Act To release certain restrictions on certain real property heretofore granted to the city of Charleston, South Carolina, by the United States of America.

    Public Law 84-428 · 70 Stat. 35 · March 2, 1956 · Original text

61. An Act For the relief of Barbara D. Colthurst, Pedro P. Dagamac, and Edith Kahler.

    Private Law 84-534 · 70 Stat. A17 · March 6, 1956 · Private law · Original text

62. An Act For the relief of Edmund Lowe and Richard Lowe.

    Private Law 84-535 · 70 Stat. A18 · March 13, 1956 · Private law · Original text

63. An Act Relating to the taxation of income of insurance companies.

    Public Law 84-429 · 70 Stat. 36 · March 13, 1956 · Original text

64. An Act Granting the benefits of section 301 (a) (7) of the Immigration and Nationality Act to certain children of United States citizens.

    Public Law 84-430 · 70 Stat. 50 · March 16, 1956 · Original text

65. An Act To amend the wheat marketing quota provisions of the Agricultural Adjustment Act of 1938, as amended.

    Public Law 84-431 · 70 Stat. 50 · March 16, 1956 · Original text

66. An Act For the relief of Irfan Kawar.

    Private Law 84-536 · 70 Stat. A18 · March 19, 1956 · Private law · Original text

67. Joint Resolution Making an additional appropriation for the Department of Labor for the fiscal year 1956, and for other purposes.

    Public Law 84-432 · 70 Stat. 51 · March 19, 1956 · Original text

68. An Act To amend the Rubber Producing Facilities Disposal Act of 1953, as heretofore amended, so as to permit the disposal thereunder of Plancor Numbered 1207 at Louisville, Kentucky.

    Public Law 84-433 · 70 Stat. 51 · March 21, 1956 · Original text

69. An Act To authorize the modification of the existing project for the Great Lakes connecting channels above Lake Erie.

    Public Law 84-434 · 70 Stat. 54 · March 21, 1956 · Original text

70. An Act For the relief of Howard Rieck

    Private Law 84-537 · 70 Stat. A18 · March 24, 1956 · Private law · Original text

71. An Act Authorizing a preliminary examination and survey of McGirts Creek, Florida, for flood control.

    Public Law 84-435 · 70 Stat. 54 · March 24, 1956 · Original text

72. Joint Resolution Changing the date for the counting of the electoral votes in 1957.

    Public Law 84-436 · 70 Stat. 54 · March 24, 1956 · Original text

73. An Act To extend the time within which the State of Louisiana may make initial payment on the purchase of certain property from the United States.

    Public Law 84-437 · 70 Stat. 55 · March 24, 1956 · Original text

74. An Act To revise the boundaries of the Theodore Roosevelt National Memorial Park, in the State of North Dakota, and for other purposes.

    Public Law 84-438 · 70 Stat. 55 · March 24, 1956 · Original text

75. An Act To authorize the appointment in a civilian position in the Department of Justice of Brigadier General Edwin B. Howard, United States Army, retired, and for other purposes.

    Private Law 84-538 · 70 Stat. A19 · March 29, 1956 · Private law · Original text

76. An Act To authorize the appointment in a civilian position in the Department of Justice of Major General Frank H. Partridge, United States Army, retired, and for other purposes.

    Private Law 84-539 · 70 Stat. A19 · March 29, 1956 · Private law · Original text

77. An Act For the relief of John Daniel Popa.

    Private Law 84-540 · 70 Stat. A20 · March 29, 1956 · Private law · Original text

78. An Act For the relief of Chung Fook Yee Chung.

    Private Law 84-541 · 70 Stat. A20 · March 29, 1956 · Private law · Original text

79. An Act For the relief of Mrs. Esther Chan Lee (Eta Lee).

    Private Law 84-542 · 70 Stat. A20 · March 29, 1956 · Private law · Original text

80. An Act For the relief of John Meredith McFariane.

    Private Law 84-543 · 70 Stat. A20 · March 29, 1956 · Private law · Original text

81. An Act For the relief of Guenther Kaschner

    Private Law 84-544 · 70 Stat. A21 · March 29, 1956 · Private law · Original text

82. An Act For the relief of Harry John Wilson.

    Private Law 84-545 · 70 Stat. A21 · March 29, 1956 · Private law · Original text

83. An Act For the relief of Numeriano Lagmay.

    Private Law 84-546 · 70 Stat. A21 · March 29, 1956 · Private law · Original text

84. An Act For the relief of Sister Ramona Maria (Ramona E. Tombo).

    Private Law 84-547 · 70 Stat. A22 · March 29, 1956 · Private law · Original text

85. An Act For the relief of Krsevan Spanjol.

    Private Law 84-548 · 70 Stat. A22 · March 29, 1956 · Private law · Original text

86. An Act For the relief of Mrs. Moll (Mali) Sobel.

    Private Law 84-549 · 70 Stat. A22 · March 29, 1956 · Private law · Original text

87. An Act For the relief of Jose Caneucia-Castanedo.

    Private Law 84-550 · 70 Stat. A22 · March 29, 1956 · Private law · Original text

88. An Act For the relief of Ane Karlic Vlasich.

    Private Law 84-551 · 70 Stat. A23 · March 29, 1956 · Private law · Original text

89. An Act For the relief of Kevin Murphy.

    Private Law 84-552 · 70 Stat. A23 · March 29, 1956 · Private law · Original text

90. An Act For the relief of Mrs. Chiu-An Wang (nee Alice Chiacheng Sze).

    Private Law 84-553 · 70 Stat. A23 · March 29, 1956 · Private law · Original text

91. An Act For the relief of Induk Pahk.

    Private Law 84-554 · 70 Stat. A24 · March 29, 1956 · Private law · Original text

92. An Act For the relief of Julian Nowakowski. or William Nowak (Novak).

    Private Law 84-555 · 70 Stat. A24 · March 29, 1956 · Private law · Original text

93. An Act For the relief of Wilhelmus Marius Van der Veur.

    Private Law 84-556 · 70 Stat. A24 · March 29, 1956 · Private law · Original text

94. An Act For the relief of Marie Lim Tsien.

    Private Law 84-557 · 70 Stat. A25 · March 29, 1956 · Private law · Original text

95. An Act For the relief of Jean Henri Buchet.

    Private Law 84-558 · 70 Stat. A25 · March 29, 1956 · Private law · Original text

96. An Act For the relief of Heinrich Wolfgang.

    Private Law 84-559 · 70 Stat. A25 · March 29, 1956 · Private law · Original text

97. An Act For the relief of Jakob Hass, Roza Hass, and Mala Hass.

    Private Law 84-560 · 70 Stat. A25 · March 29, 1956 · Private law · Original text

98. An Act For the relief of Doctor Bienvenido L. Balingit.

    Private Law 84-561 · 70 Stat. A26 · March 29, 1956 · Private law · Original text

99. An Act For the relief of George Mikroulis, his wife, Dora Mikrouli, and his daughter, Madonna G. Mikroulis.

    Private Law 84-562 · 70 Stat. A26 · March 29, 1956 · Private law · Original text

100. An Act For the relief of Freda H. Sullivan.

     Private Law 84-563 · 70 Stat. A26 · March 29, 1956 · Private law · Original text