Administrative Law
8 laws
Bankruptcy Reform Act (Bankruptcy Code)
The Bankruptcy Reform Act, also known as the Bankruptcy Code, is a US federal law that oversees the bankruptcy process in the …
Brady Handgun Violence Prevention Act
The Brady Handgun Violence Prevention Act requires federal background checks on people buying firearms in the US and initially imposed a five-day …
Child Support Enforcement Act
The Child Support Enforcement Act in the United States created a joint federal-state program to find parents who are not paying child …
Clean Water Act
The Clean Water Act is a US law that regulates the discharge of pollutants into the country's waterways and sets quality standards …
Dodd-Frank Wall Street Reform and Consumer Protection Act
The Dodd-Frank Wall Street Reform and Consumer Protection Act is a US law that made major changes to financial regulations, creating new …
Gun Control Act of 1968
The Gun Control Act of 1968 is a US law that regulates the firearms industry and its owners, with a focus on …
Securities Exchange Act of 1934
The Securities Exchange Act of 1934 regulates the buying and selling of securities in the US, ensuring transparency and fairness in the …
Social Security Act of 1935
The Social Security Act of 1935 established a federal program to provide financial assistance to Americans who are elderly, unemployed, or in …
Commercial Law
2 laws
Clayton Antitrust Act
The Clayton Antitrust Act is a US law that targets specific business practices that don't violate the Sherman Antitrust Act, such as …
Sherman Antitrust Act
The Sherman Antitrust Act is a US law that prohibits business activities that harm competition, such as monopolies and price-fixing. It requires …
Constitutional Law
2 laws
Defense of Marriage Act (DOMA) — Overturned by Obergefell v. Hodges
The Defense of Marriage Act (DOMA) was a US federal law that defined marriage as between a man and a woman. It …
Voting Rights Act of 1965
The Voting Rights Act of 1965 is a US law that prevents unfair voting practices that had been used to stop African …
Criminal Law
5 laws
Controlled Substances Act
The Controlled Substances Act is a US federal law that regulates the manufacture, possession, use, and distribution of certain substances. It classifies …
Digital Millennium Copyright Act (DMCA)
The Digital Millennium Copyright Act (DMCA) is a US law that makes it illegal to create or distribute technology that can bypass …
Patriot Act (USA PATRIOT Act)
The USA PATRIOT Act expanded law enforcement powers to investigate and prevent terrorism, allowing for increased surveillance and information sharing, and strengthened …
Racketeer Influenced and Corrupt Organizations Act (RICO)
The Racketeer Influenced and Corrupt Organizations Act (RICO) is a US law that allows for harsher penalties and civil lawsuits against individuals …
Sarbanes-Oxley Act
The Sarbanes-Oxley Act is a US law that requires senior executives of public companies to personally ensure the accuracy and completeness of …
Environmental Law
2 laws
Clean Air Act
The Clean Air Act is a US law that regulates air pollution from sources like factories, vehicles, and power plants. It sets …
National Environmental Policy Act (NEPA)
The National Environmental Policy Act (NEPA) sets a national policy for the environment and requires federal agencies in the United States to …
Family Law
4 laws
Adoption and Safe Families Act
The Adoption and Safe Families Act prioritizes the health and safety of children in foster care, aiming to find permanent homes through …
Affordable Care Act (ACA)
The Affordable Care Act (ACA) is a US law that expanded healthcare access by allowing more people to qualify for Medicaid, creating …
Family and Medical Leave Act
The Family and Medical Leave Act (FMLA) allows eligible employees in the US to take up to 12 weeks of unpaid leave …
Violence Against Women Act
The Violence Against Women Act (VAWA) in the United States provides resources and tools to hold offenders accountable for domestic violence, dating …
Human Rights Law
1 law
Immigration Law
3 laws
Deferred Action for Childhood Arrivals (DACA)
The Deferred Action for Childhood Arrivals (DACA) is a US immigration policy that allows certain young people who entered the US illegally …
Illegal Immigration Reform and Immigrant Responsibility Act
The Illegal Immigration Reform and Immigrant Responsibility Act (IIRIRA) made significant changes to US immigration laws, increasing border patrol and interior enforcement, …
Immigration and Nationality Act of 1965
The Immigration and Nationality Act of 1965 changed US immigration policy by ending a system that favored immigrants from certain countries and …
Intellectual Property
2 laws
Copyright Act of 1976
The Copyright Act of 1976 is the main law governing copyright in the United States. It protects original works such as books, …
Leahy-Smith America Invents Act
The Leahy-Smith America Invents Act changed the US patent system to prioritize the first person to file an invention, rather than the …
Labour Law
5 laws
Age Discrimination in Employment Act of 1967
The Age Discrimination in Employment Act of 1967 is a US law that protects people 40 years or older from job discrimination …
Equal Pay Act of 1963
The Equal Pay Act of 1963 requires employers in the United States to pay men and women equally for work that is …
Fair Labor Standards Act
The Fair Labor Standards Act sets minimum wage and overtime pay requirements, as well as rules for keeping work records and protecting …
National Labor Relations Act (Wagner Act)
The National Labor Relations Act, also known as the Wagner Act, is a US law that protects private sector employees' right to …
Occupational Safety and Health Act
The Occupational Safety and Health Act is a US law that requires employers to provide a safe and healthy work environment for …
Tax Law
6 laws
Americans with Disabilities Act of 1990
The Americans with Disabilities Act of 1990 is a US law that protects individuals with disabilities from being discriminated against in various …
Employee Retirement Income Security Act (ERISA)
The Employee Retirement Income Security Act (ERISA) sets minimum standards for private industry retirement and health plans to protect participants, but it …
Endangered Species Act
The Endangered Species Act in the United States protects threatened and endangered plants and animals by listing them and requiring federal agencies …
Internal Revenue Code
The Internal Revenue Code is the main federal tax law in the United States, governing income tax, payroll taxes, gift taxes, estate …
Resource Conservation and Recovery Act
The Resource Conservation and Recovery Act (RCRA) is a US law that gives the Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) the power to oversee …
Tax Cuts and Jobs Act of 2017
The Tax Cuts and Jobs Act of 2017 lowered income tax rates for individuals and businesses, and increased the standard deduction for …