Every law Congress has passed

942 laws of the 91st Congress, 1969–1971

1. An Act To amend titles III and IX of the Public Health Service Act so as to revise, extend, and improve the programs of research, investigation, education, training, and demonstrations authorized thereunder, and for other purposes.

   Public Law 91-515 · 84 Stat. 1297 · October 30, 1970 · Original text

2. Environmental Education Act

   An Act To authorize the United States Commissioner of Education to establish education programs to encourage understanding of policies, and support, of activities, designed to enhance environmental quality and maintain ecological balance.

   Public Law 91-516 · 84 Stat. 1312 · October 30, 1970 · Original text

3. Developmental Disabilities Services and Facilities Construction Amendments of 1970

   An Act To amend the Mental Retardation Facilities and Community Mental Health Centers Construction Act of 19G3 to assist the States in developing a plan for the provision of comprehensive services to persons affected by mental retardation and other developmental disabilities originating in childhood, to assist the States in the provision of such services in accordance with such plan, to assist in the construction of facilities to provide the services needed to carry out such plan, and for other purposes.

   Public Law 91-517 · 84 Stat. 1316 · October 30, 1970 · Original text

4. Rail Passenger Service Act of 1970

   An Act To provide financial assistance for and establishment of a national rail passenger system, to provide for the modernization of railroad passenger equipment, to authorize the prescribing of minimum standards for railroad passenger service, to amend section 13a of the Interstate Commerce Act, and for other purposes.

   Public Law 91-518 · 84 Stat. 1327 · October 30, 1970 · Original text

5. Health Training Improvement Act of 1970

   An Act To amend title VII of the Public Health Service Act to establish eligibility of new schools of medicine, dentistry, osteopathy, pharmacy, optometry, veterinary medicine, and podiatry for Institutional grants under section 771 thereof, to extend and improve the program relating to training of personnel in the allied health professions, and for other purposes.

   Public Law 91-519 · 84 Stat. 1342 · November 2, 1970 · Original text

6. An Act To authorize the Thousand Islands Bridge Authority to construct, maintain, and operate an additional toll bridge across the Saint Lawrence River at or near Cape Vincent, New York.

   Public Law 91-520 · 84 Stat. 1355 · November 2, 1970 · Original text

7. An Act To authorize appropriations for the Civil Rights Commission, and for other purposes.

   Public Law 91-521 · 84 Stat. 1356 · November 25, 1970 · Original text

8. An Act To amend the Agricultural Adjustment Act of 1033, as amended, and reenacted and amended by the Agricultural Marketing Act of 1937, as amended, to authorize marketing research and promotion projects including paid advertising for almonds.

   Public Law 91-522 · 84 Stat. 1357 · November 25, 1970 · Original text

9. An Act To amend section 1162 of title 18, United States Code, relating to State jurisdiction over offenses committed by or against Indians in the Indian country.

   Public Law 91-523 · 84 Stat. 1358 · November 25, 1970 · Original text

10. An Act For the relief of Konrad Ludwig Staudinger.

    Private Law 91-187 · 84 Stat. 2150 · November 25, 1970 · Private law · Original text

11. An Act For the relief of Captain William O. Hanle.

    Private Law 91-188 · 84 Stat. 2150 · November 25, 1970 · Private law · Original text

12. An Act For the relief of Donal E. McGonegal.

    Private Law 91-189 · 84 Stat. 2150 · November 25, 1970 · Private law · Original text

13. An Act For the relief of Mrs. Anastasia Pertsovitch.

    Private Law 91-190 · 84 Stat. 2151 · November 25, 1970 · Private law · Original text

14. An Act For the relief of Mrs. Pang Tai Tai.

    Private Law 91-191 · 84 Stat. 2151 · November 25, 1970 · Private law · Original text

15. An Act For the relief of Bruce M. Smith.

    Private Law 91-192 · 84 Stat. 2151 · November 25, 1970 · Private law · Original text

16. Agricultural Act of 1970

    An Act To establish improved programs for the benefit of producers and consumers of dairy products, wool, wheat, feed grains, cotton, and other commodities, to extend the Agricultural Trade Development and Assistance Act of 1954, as amended, and for other purposes.

    Public Law 91-524 · 84 Stat. 1358 · November 30, 1970 · Original text

17. Joint Resolution To provide an additional temporary extension of the Federal Housing Administration’s insurance authority.

    Public Law 91-525 · 84 Stat. 1384 · December 1, 1970 · Original text

18. Joint Resolution To authorize and request the President to proclaim the period January 10, 1971, through January 10, 1971, as “National Retailing Week.”

    Public Law 91-526 · 84 Stat. 1385 · December 2, 1970 · Original text

19. Drug Abuse Education Act of 1970

    An Act To authorize the Secretary of Health, Education, and Welfare to make grants to conduct special educational programs and activities concerning the use of drugs and for other related educational purposes.

    Public Law 91-527 · 84 Stat. 1385 · December 3, 1970 · Original text

20. An Act To amend the Joint resolution establishing the American Revolution Bicentennial Commission.

    Public Law 91-528 · 84 Stat. 1389 · December 7, 1970 · Original text

21. An Act To amend section 427(b) of title 37, United States Code, to provide that a family separation allowance shall be paid to a member of a uniformed service even though the member does not maintain a residence or household for his dependents, subject to his management and control.

    Public Law 91-529 · 84 Stat. 1389 · December 7, 1970 · Original text

22. An Act To provide that in the District of Columbia one or more grantors in a conveyance creating an estate in joint tenancy or tenancy by the entireties may also be one of the grantees.

    Public Law 91-530 · 84 Stat. 1389 · December 7, 1970 · Original text

23. An Act To amend section 19 of the District of Columbia Public Assistance Act of 1962.

    Public Law 91-531 · 84 Stat. 1389 · December 7, 1970 · Original text

24. An Act To provide that the widow of a retired officer or member of the Metropolitan Police Department or the Fire Department of the District of Columbia who married such officer or member after his retirement may qualify for survivor benefits.

    Public Law 91-532 · 84 Stat. 1392 · December 7, 1970 · Original text

25. An Act To amend title 37 of the United States Code to provide that a family separation allowance shall be paid to any member of a uniformed service assigned to Government quarters providing he is otherwise entitled to such separation allowance.

    Public Law 91-533 · 84 Stat. 1392 · December 7, 1970 · Original text

26. An Act To amend title 37 of the United States Code to provide that a family separation allowance shall be paid to any member of a uniformed service who is a prisoner of war, missing in action, or in a detained status during the Vietnam conflict.

    Public Law 91-534 · 84 Stat. 1392 · December 7, 1970 · Original text

27. An Act To amend the District of Columbia Alcoholic Beverage Control Act.

    Public Law 91-535 · 84 Stat. 1389 · December 8, 1970 · Original text

28. An Act To validate certain deeds improperly acknowledged or executed (or both) that are recorded in the land records of the Recorder of Deeds of the District Of Columbia.

    Public Law 91-536 · 84 Stat. 1394 · December 8, 1970 · Original text

29. An Act To revise certain laws relating to the liability of hotels, motels, and similar establishments in the District of Columbia to their guests.

    Public Law 91-537 · 84 Stat. 1395 · December 8, 1970 · Original text

30. An Act For the relief of Giuseppe Delina.

    Private Law 91-193 · 84 Stat. 2152 · December 8, 1970 · Private law · Original text

31. An Act For the relief of Ok Yon (Mrs. Charles G.) Kirsch.

    Private Law 91-194 · 84 Stat. 2152 · December 8, 1970 · Private law · Original text

32. An Act For the relief of Mrs. Rolando C. Dayao.

    Private Law 91-195 · 84 Stat. 2152 · December 8, 1970 · Private law · Original text

33. An Act For the relief of Mrs. Maria Zahaniacz (nee Bojkiwska).

    Private Law 91-196 · 84 Stat. 2153 · December 8, 1970 · Private law · Original text

34. An Act For the relief of Somporn (Leela Noi) Bell.

    Private Law 91-197 · 84 Stat. 2153 · December 8, 1970 · Private law · Original text

35. An Act For the relief of Soon Ho Yoo.

    Private Law 91-198 · 84 Stat. 2153 · December 8, 1970 · Private law · Original text

36. An Act For the relief of Jacqueline and Barbara Andrews.

    Private Law 91-199 · 84 Stat. 2154 · December 8, 1970 · Private law · Original text

37. An Act For the relief of Jung Yung Mi and Jung Ae Ri.

    Private Law 91-200 · 84 Stat. 2154 · December 8, 1970 · Private law · Original text

38. An Act For the relief of Jin Soo Park and Moon Mi Park.

    Private Law 91-201 · 84 Stat. 2154 · December 8, 1970 · Private law · Original text

39. Interstate Agreement on Detainers Act

    An Act To enact the Interstate Agreement on Detainers into law.

    Public Law 91-538 · 84 Stat. 1397 · December 9, 1970 · Original text

40. An Act To authorize the Secretary of Defense to lend certain Army, Navy, and Air Force equipment and to provide transportation and other services to the Boy Scouts of America in connection with the World Jamboree of Boy Scouts to be held in Japan in 1971, and for other purposes.

    Public Law 91-539 · 84 Stat. 1403 · December 9, 1970 · Original text

41. Horse Protection Act of 1970

    An Act To prohibit the movement in interstate or foreign commerce of horses which are “sored”, and for other purposes.

    Public Law 91-540 · 84 Stat. 1404 · December 9, 1970 · Original text

42. Joint Resolution To provide for a temporary prohibition of strikes or lockouts with respect to the current railway labor-management dispute.

    Public Law 91-541 · 84 Stat. 1407 · December 10, 1970 · Original text

43. An Act To amend the Act of April 24, 1961, authorizing the use of judgment funds of the Nez Perce Tribe.

    Public Law 91-542 · 84 Stat. 1408 · December 11, 1970 · Original text

44. An Act To amend section 1808 of title 28, United States Code, prescribing the manner in which summonses for jury duty may be served.

    Public Law 91-543 · 84 Stat. 1408 · December 11, 1970 · Original text

45. Military Construction Appropriations Act, 1971

    An Act Making appropriations for military construction for the Department of Defense for the fiscal year ending June 30, 1971, and for other purposes.

    Public Law 91-544 · 84 Stat. 1409 · December 11, 1970 · Original text

46. An Act To amend title 28 of the United States Code, section 753, to authorize payment by the United States of fees charged by court reporters for furnishing certain transcripts in proceedings under the Criminal Justice Act.

    Public Law 91-545 · 84 Stat. 1412 · December 11, 1970 · Original text

47. An Act For the relief of Captain Jackie D. Burgess.

    Private Law 91-202 · 84 Stat. 2155 · December 11, 1970 · Private law · Original text

48. An Act For the relief of certain employees of the Department of Defense.

    Private Law 91-203 · 84 Stat. 2155 · December 11, 1970 · Private law · Original text

49. An Act To amend title 28 of the United States Code to provide for holding district court for the Eastern District of New York at Westbury, New York.

    Public Law 91-546 · 84 Stat. 1412 · December 14, 1970 · Original text

50. Investment Company Amendments Act of 1970

    An Act To amend the Investment Company Act of 1940 and the Investment Advisers Act of 1940 to define the equitable standards governing relationships between investment companies and their investment advisers and principal underwriters, and for other purposes.

    Public Law 91-547 · 84 Stat. 1413 · December 14, 1970 · Original text

51. An Act To amend the Act of September 21, 1959 (73 Stat. 390), to authorize the Secretary of the Interior to revise the boundaries of Minute Man National Historical Park, and for other purposes.

    Public Law 91-548 · 84 Stat. 1436 · December 14, 1970 · Original text

52. An Act To amend authority of the Secretary of the Interior under the Act of July 19, 1940 (54 Stat. 773), to encourage through the National Park Service travel in the United States, and for other purposes.

    Public Law 91-549 · 84 Stat. 1437 · December 14, 1970 · Original text

53. An Act To amend section 4 of the Act of May 31, 1933 (48 Stat. 108).

    Public Law 91-550 · 84 Stat. 1437 · December 15, 1970 · Original text

54. An Act To amend sections 5580, 5581, anti 5582 of the Revised Statutes to provide for additional members of the Board of Regents of the Smithsonian Institution and to increase the number of members constituting a quorum.

    Public Law 91-551 · 84 Stat. 1439 · December 15, 1970 · Original text

55. Joint Resolution. Correcting certain printing and clerical errors in the legislative Reorganization Act of 1970.

    Public Law 91-552 · 84 Stat. 1440 · December 16, 1970 · Original text

56. Joint Resolution. To amend the joint resolution authorizing appropriations for the payment by the United States of its share of the expenses of the Pan American Railways Congress Association.

    Public Law 91-553 · 84 Stat. 1441 · December 16, 1970 · Original text

57. An Act To amend the Act of April 22, 1960, providing for the establishment of the Wilson’s Creek Battlefield National Park.

    Public Law 91-554 · 84 Stat. 1441 · December 16, 1970 · Original text

58. An Act For the relief of Mrs. Margaret M. McNellis.

    Private Law 91-204 · 84 Stat. 2156 · December 16, 1970 · Private law · Original text

59. Joint Resolution Extending the duration of copyright protection in certain eases.

    Public Law 91-555 · 84 Stat. 1441 · December 17, 1970 · Original text

60. Independent Offices and Department of Housing and Urban Development Appropriation Act, 1971

    An Act Making appropriations for sundry independent executive bureaus, boards, commissions, corporations, agencies, offices, and the Department of Housing and Urban Development for the fiscal year ending June 30, 1971, and for other purposes.

    Public Law 91-556 · 84 Stat. 1441 · December 17, 1970 · Original text

61. An Act To authorize the Secretary of the Interior to approve an agreement entered into by the Soboba Hand of Mission Indians releasing a claim against the Metropolitan Water District of Southern California and Eastern Municipal Water District, California, and to provide for construction of a water distribution system and a water supply for the Soboba Indian Reservation: and to authorize long-term leases of laud on the reservation.

    Public Law 91-557 · 84 Stat. 1465 · December 17, 1970 · Original text

62. An Act To amend the Small Business Act.

    Public Law 91-558 · 84 Stat. 1468 · December 17, 1970 · Original text

63. An Act For the relief of the Beasley Engineering Company, Incorporated.

    Private Law 91-205 · 84 Stat. 2157 · December 17, 1970 · Private law · Original text

64. Water Bank Act

    An Act To provide for conserving surface waters; to preserve and improve habitat for migratory waterfowl and other wildlife resources; to reduce runoff, soil and wind erosion, and contribute to flood control; and for other purposes.

    Public Law 91-559 · 84 Stat. 1468 · December 19, 1970 · Original text

65. An Act To amend the Atomic Energy Act of 1954, as amended, to eliminate the requirement for a finding of practical value, and for other purposes.

    Public Law 91-560 · 84 Stat. 1472 · December 19, 1970 · Original text

66. An Act For the relief of the State of Hawaii.

    Public Law 91-561 · 84 Stat. 1475 · December 19, 1970 · Original text

67. An Act To release the conditions in a deed with respect to a certain portion of the land heretofore conveyed by the United States to the Salt Lake City Corporation.

    Public Law 91-562 · 84 Stat. 1475 · December 19, 1970 · Original text

68. An Act To amend title 5, United States Code, to revise, clarify, and extend the provisions relating to court leave for employees of the United States and the District of Columbia.

    Public Law 91-563 · 84 Stat. 1476 · December 19, 1970 · Original text

69. An Act To authorize the Secretary of the Army to convey certain lands at Fort Ruger Military Reservation, Hawaii, to the State of Hawaii in exchange for certain other lands.

    Public Law 91-564 · 84 Stat. 1479 · December 19, 1970 · Original text

70. An Act To amend section 3(b) of the Securities Act of 1933 to permit the exemption of security issues, not exceeding $500,000 in aggregate amount, from the provisions of such Act.

    Public Law 91-565 · 84 Stat. 1480 · December 19, 1970 · Original text

71. An Act For the relief of Central Gulf Steamship Corporation.

    Private Law 91-206 · 84 Stat. 2157 · December 19, 1970 · Private law · Original text

72. An Act For the relief of Arthur Jerome Olinger, a minor, by his next friend, bis father. George Henry Olinger, and George Henry Olinger, individually.

    Private Law 91-207 · 84 Stat. 2158 · December 19, 1970 · Private law · Original text

73. An Act For the relief of the Mutual Benefit Foundation.

    Private Law 91-208 · 84 Stat. 2158 · December 19, 1970 · Private law · Original text

74. An Act For the relief of Lawrence Brank and Violet Nitschke.

    Private Law 91-209 · 84 Stat. 2159 · December 19, 1970 · Private law · Original text

75. An Act To require the Foreign Claims Settlement commission to reopen and Redetermine the claim of Julius Deutsch against the Government of Poland, and for other purposes.

    Private Law 91-210 · 84 Stat. 2159 · December 19, 1970 · Private law · Original text

76. An Act For the relief of Frances von Wedel.

    Private Law 91-211 · 84 Stat. 2160 · December 19, 1970 · Private law · Original text

77. An Act For the relief of Mrs. Francine M. Welch.

    Private Law 91-212 · 84 Stat. 2160 · December 19, 1970 · Private law · Original text

78. An Act For the relief of Enrico DeMonte.

    Private Law 91-213 · 84 Stat. 2161 · December 21, 1970 · Private law · Original text

79. An Act For the relief of Commander John N. Green, United States Navy.

    Private Law 91-214 · 84 Stat. 2161 · December 21, 1970 · Private law · Original text

80. Department of .Agriculture and Related Agencies Appropriation Act, 1971

    An Act Making appropriations for the Department of Agriculture and related agencies for the fiscal year ending June 30, 1971, and for other purposes.

    Public Law 91-566 · 84 Stat. 1480 · December 22, 1970 · Original text

81. An Act To amend sections 13(d), 13(e), 14(d), and 14(e) of the Securities Exchange Act of 1334 in order to provide additional protection for investors.

    Public Law 91-567 · 84 Stat. 1497 · December 22, 1970 · Original text

82. An Act To amend the peanut marketing quota provisions to make permanent certain provisions thereunder.

    Public Law 91-568 · 84 Stat. 1499 · December 22, 1970 · Original text

83. An Act For the relief of Maureen O’Leary Pimpare.

    Private Law 91-215 · 84 Stat. 2162 · December 22, 1970 · Private law · Original text

84. An Act To amend the Interstate Commerce Act and the Federal Aviation Act of 1958 in order to exempt certain compensation of employees from withholding for income tax purposes under the Jaws of States or subdivisions thereof other than the State or subdivision of residence or the State or subdivision wherein more than 50 per centum of compensation is earned, and for other purposes.

    Public Law 91-569 · 84 Stat. 1499 · December 23, 1970 · Original text

85. An Act Tn amend the Tariff Schedules of the United States so as to prevent the payment of multiple customs duties in the ease of horses temporarily exported for the purpose of racing.

    Public Law 91-570 · 84 Stat. 1503 · December 23, 1970 · Original text

86. An Act For the relief of James Howard Giffin.

    Private Law 91-216 · 84 Stat. 2162 · December 23, 1970 · Private law · Original text

87. An Act For the relief of Mrs. Ruth Brunner.

    Private Law 91-217 · 84 Stat. 2162 · December 23, 1970 · Private law · Original text

88. An Act To amend section 213(a) of the War Claims Act of 1M8 with respect to claims of certain nonprofit organizations and certain claims of individuals.

    Public Law 91-571 · 84 Stat. 1503 · December 24, 1970 · Original text

89. Family Planning Services and Population Research Act of 1970

    An Act To promote public health and welfare by expanding, Improving, and better coordinating the family planning services and population research activities of the Federal Government, and for other purposes.

    Public Law 91-572 · 84 Stat. 1504 · December 24, 1970 · Original text

90. An Act To name the authorized lock and dam numbered 17 on the Verdigris River in Oklahoma for the Chouteau family.

    Public Law 91-573 · 84 Stat. 1508 · December 24, 1970 · Original text

91. An Act To designate the navigation lock on the Sacramento deepwater ship channel in the State of California as the William G. Stone navigation lock.

    Public Law 91-574 · 84 Stat. 1508 · December 24, 1970 · Original text

92. An Act Consenting to the Susquehanna River Basin compact, enacting the same into law thereby making the United States a signatory party: making certain reservations on behalf of the United States, and for related purposes.

    Public Law 91-575 · 84 Stat. 1509 · December 24, 1970 · Original text

93. An Act To designate the comprehensive Missouri River Basin development program as the Pick-Sloan Missouri Basin program.

    Public Law 91-576 · 84 Stat. 1541 · December 24, 1970 · Original text

94. Plant Variety Protection Act

    An Act To encourage the development of novel varieties of sexually reproduced plants and to make them available to the public, providing protection available to those who breed, develop, or discover them, and thereby promoting progress in agriculture in the public interest.

    Public Law 91-577 · 84 Stat. 1542 · December 24, 1970 · Original text

95. An Act To amend section 2 of the Act of June 30, 1954, as amended, providing for the continuance of civil government for the Trust Territory of the Pacific Islands.

    Public Law 91-578 · 84 Stat. 1559 · December 24, 1970 · Original text

96. Animal Welfare Act of 1970

    An Act To amend the Act of August 24, 1966, relating to the care of certain animals used for purposes of research, experimentation, exhibition, or held for sale as pets.

    Public Law 91-579 · 84 Stat. 1560 · December 24, 1970 · Original text

97. An Act To amend Public Law 91–273 to increase the authorization for appropriations to tile Atomic Energy Commission in accordance with section 201 of the Atomic Energy Act of 1954, as amended, and for other purposes.

    Public Law 91-580 · 84 Stat. 1565 · December 24, 1970 · Original text

98. Geothermal Steam Act of 1970

    An Act To authorize the Secretary of the Interior to make disposition of geothermal steam and associated geothermal resources, and for other purposes.

    Public Law 91-581 · 84 Stat. 1566 · December 24, 1970 · Original text

99. An Act To amend the Act of September 20, 1968 (Public Law 90–502), to provide relief to certain former officers of the Supply Corps and Civil Engineers Corps of the Navy.

    Public Law 91-582 · 84 Stat. 1574 · December 24, 1970 · Original text

100. An Act To provide that the reservoir formed by the lock and dam referred to as the “Millers Ferry lock and dam” on the Alabama River, Alabama, shall hereafter be known as the William “Bill” Dannelly Reservoir.

     Public Law 91-583 · 84 Stat. 1574 · December 24, 1970 · Original text