SettingsUnited States federal territory and statehood legislation
Alaska Statehood Act
The Alaska Statehood Act was signed by President Dwight D. Eisenhower on July 7, 1958, allowing Alaska to become the 49th U.S. state on January 3, 1959.
The Alaska Statehood Act was signed by President Dwight D. Eisenhower on July 7, 1958, allowing Alaska to become the 49th U.S. state on January 3, 1959.
Arizona Organic Act
The Arizona Organic Act was a United States federal law introduced as H.R. 357 in the 2d session of the 37th Congress on March 12, 1862, by Rep.
The Arizona Organic Act was a United States federal law introduced as H.R. 357 in the 2d session of the 37th Congress on March 12, 1862, by Rep.
Compromise of 1850
The Compromise of 1850 was a package of five bills, passed in September 1850, which defused a four-year confrontation between the slave states of the South and the free states of the North rega...
The Compromise of 1850 was a package of five bills, passed in September 1850, which defused a four-year confrontation between the slave states of the South and the free states of the North rega...
District of Columbia Home Rule Act
The District of Columbia Home Rule Act is a United States federal law passed on December 24, 1973 which devolved certain congressional powers of the District of Columbia to local government, fur...
The District of Columbia Home Rule Act is a United States federal law passed on December 24, 1973 which devolved certain congressional powers of the District of Columbia to local government, fur...
District of Columbia Organic Act of 1801
The District of Columbia Organic Act of 1801 (officially An Act Concerning the District of Columbia) (6th Congress, 2nd Sess., ch.
The District of Columbia Organic Act of 1801 (officially An Act Concerning the District of Columbia) (6th Congress, 2nd Sess., ch.
District of Columbia Organic Act of 1871
The District of Columbia Organic Act of 1871 is an Act of Congress, which revoked the individual charters of the City of Washington, the City of Georgetown, and the County of Washington and crea...
The District of Columbia Organic Act of 1871 is an Act of Congress, which revoked the individual charters of the City of Washington, the City of Georgetown, and the County of Washington and crea...
Edmunds Act
The Edmunds Act, also known as the Edmunds Anti-Polygamy Act of 1882, is a United States federal statute, signed into law on March 23, 1882, declaring polygamy a felony.
The Edmunds Act, also known as the Edmunds Anti-Polygamy Act of 1882, is a United States federal statute, signed into law on March 23, 1882, declaring polygamy a felony.
Edmunds-Tucker Act
The Edmunds–Tucker Act of 1887 was passed in response to the dispute between the United States Congress and The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints (LDS Church) regarding polygamy.
The Edmunds–Tucker Act of 1887 was passed in response to the dispute between the United States Congress and The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints (LDS Church) regarding polygamy.
Edmunds–Tucker Act
The Edmunds–Tucker Act of 1887 was passed in response to the dispute between the United States Congress and The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints (LDS Church) regarding polygamy.
The Edmunds–Tucker Act of 1887 was passed in response to the dispute between the United States Congress and The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints (LDS Church) regarding polygamy.
Enabling act
An enabling act is a piece of legislation by which a legislative body grants an entity which depends on it for authorization or legitimacy the power to take certain actions.
An enabling act is a piece of legislation by which a legislative body grants an entity which depends on it for authorization or legitimacy the power to take certain actions.
Enabling Act of 1802
The Enabling Act of 1802 was passed on April 30, 1802 by the Seventh Congress of the United States.
The Enabling Act of 1802 was passed on April 30, 1802 by the Seventh Congress of the United States.
Enabling Act of 1889
The Enabling Act of 1889 (, chs.
The Enabling Act of 1889 (, chs.
Foraker Act
The Foraker Act,, officially known as the Organic Act of 1900, is a United States federal law that established civilian government on the island of Puerto Rico, which had recently become a...
The Foraker Act,, officially known as the Organic Act of 1900, is a United States federal law that established civilian government on the island of Puerto Rico, which had recently become a...
Guam Organic Act of 1950
The Guam Organic Act of 1950, is a United States federal law that redesignated the island of Guam as an unincorporated territory of the United States, established executive, legislative, and jud...
The Guam Organic Act of 1950, is a United States federal law that redesignated the island of Guam as an unincorporated territory of the United States, established executive, legislative, and jud...
Hare-Hawes-Cutting Act
The Batas Hare-Hawes-Cutting Act (1933) was the first US law passed for the decolonization of the Philippines.
The Batas Hare-Hawes-Cutting Act (1933) was the first US law passed for the decolonization of the Philippines.
Hare-Hawes–Cutting Act
The Hare–Hawes–Cutting Act (1933) was the first US law passed for the decolonization of the Philippines.
The Hare–Hawes–Cutting Act (1933) was the first US law passed for the decolonization of the Philippines.
Hare–Hawes–Cutting Act
The Batas Hare-Hawes-Cutting Act (1933) was the first US law passed for the decolonization of the Philippines.
The Batas Hare-Hawes-Cutting Act (1933) was the first US law passed for the decolonization of the Philippines.
Hawaii Admission Act
The Admission Act, formally An Act to Provide for the Admission of the State of Hawaii into the Union is a statute enacted by the United States Congress and signed into law by President Dw...
The Admission Act, formally An Act to Provide for the Admission of the State of Hawaii into the Union is a statute enacted by the United States Congress and signed into law by President Dw...
Jones-Shafroth Act
The Jones–Shafroth Act (1917) was a 1917 Act of the United States Congress by which Puerto Ricans were collectively made U.S. citizens, the people of Puerto Rico were empowered to have a popular...
The Jones–Shafroth Act (1917) was a 1917 Act of the United States Congress by which Puerto Ricans were collectively made U.S. citizens, the people of Puerto Rico were empowered to have a popular...
Jones–Shafroth Act
The Jones–Shafroth Act (1917) was a 1917 Act of the United States Congress by which Puerto Ricans were collectively made U.S. citizens, the people of Puerto Rico were empowered to have a popular...
The Jones–Shafroth Act (1917) was a 1917 Act of the United States Congress by which Puerto Ricans were collectively made U.S. citizens, the people of Puerto Rico were empowered to have a popular...
Kansas-Nebraska Act
The Kansas–Nebraska Act of 1854 created the territories of Kansas and Nebraska, opened new lands, repealed the Missouri Compromise of 1820, and allowed settlers in those territories to determine...
The Kansas–Nebraska Act of 1854 created the territories of Kansas and Nebraska, opened new lands, repealed the Missouri Compromise of 1820, and allowed settlers in those territories to determine...
Kansas–Nebraska Act
The Kansas–Nebraska Act of 1854 created the territories of Kansas and Nebraska, opened new lands that would help the settlers settle in them, repealed the Missouri Compromise of 1820, and allowe...
The Kansas–Nebraska Act of 1854 created the territories of Kansas and Nebraska, opened new lands that would help the settlers settle in them, repealed the Missouri Compromise of 1820, and allowe...
Land Ordinance of 1784
The Ordinance of 1784 called for the land west of the Appalachian Mountains, north of the Ohio River and east of the Mississippi River to be divided into separate states.
The Ordinance of 1784 called for the land west of the Appalachian Mountains, north of the Ohio River and east of the Mississippi River to be divided into separate states.
Missouri Compromise
The Missouri Compromise was an agreement passed in 1820 between the pro-slavery and anti-slavery factions in the United States Congress, involving primarily the regulation of slavery in the west...
The Missouri Compromise was an agreement passed in 1820 between the pro-slavery and anti-slavery factions in the United States Congress, involving primarily the regulation of slavery in the west...
Morrill Anti-Bigamy Act
The Morrill Anti-Bigamy Act (37th United States Congress, Sess.
The Morrill Anti-Bigamy Act (37th United States Congress, Sess.
Newlands Resolution
The Newlands Resolution, was a joint resolution written by and named after United States Congressman Francis G. Newlands.
The Newlands Resolution, was a joint resolution written by and named after United States Congressman Francis G. Newlands.
Northwest Ordinance
The Northwest Ordinance was an act of the Congress of the Confederation of the United States, passed July 13, 1787.
The Northwest Ordinance was an act of the Congress of the Confederation of the United States, passed July 13, 1787.
Oklahoma Enabling Act
This resulted in passage of the Oklahoma Enabling Act, which President Roosevelt signed June 16, 1906.
This resulted in passage of the Oklahoma Enabling Act, which President Roosevelt signed June 16, 1906.
Oklahoma organic act
The Oklahoma Organic Act specifically extended civil and criminal Arkansas laws over the Indian Territory.
The Oklahoma Organic Act specifically extended civil and criminal Arkansas laws over the Indian Territory.
Olmsted Amendment
The Olmsted Amendment was a modification to the Foraker Act of 1900, and became law on July 16, 1909.
The Olmsted Amendment was a modification to the Foraker Act of 1900, and became law on July 16, 1909.
Poland Act
The Poland Act (18 Stat.
The Poland Act (18 Stat.
Tallmadge Amendment
The Tallmadge Amendment was submitted by James Tallmadge, Jr. in the United States House of Representatives on February 13, 1819, during the debate regarding the admission of Missouri as a state.
The Tallmadge Amendment was submitted by James Tallmadge, Jr. in the United States House of Representatives on February 13, 1819, during the debate regarding the admission of Missouri as a state.
Territories of the United States
Territories of the United States are one of the four types of political division of the United States, overseen directly by the federal government of the United States and not any part of a U.S....
Territories of the United States are one of the four types of political division of the United States, overseen directly by the federal government of the United States and not any part of a U.S....
Texas Annexation
In 1845, the United States of America annexed the Republic of Texas and admitted it to the Union as the 28th state.
In 1845, the United States of America annexed the Republic of Texas and admitted it to the Union as the 28th state.
Texas annexation
The Texas Annexation of 1845 was the annexation of the Republic of Texas to the United States of America as the 28th state.
The Texas Annexation of 1845 was the annexation of the Republic of Texas to the United States of America as the 28th state.
Tydings-McDuffie Act
The Tydings-McDuffie Act (officially the Philippine Independence Act; Public Law 73-127) approved on March 24, 1934 was a United States federal law which provided for self-government of th...
The Tydings-McDuffie Act (officially the Philippine Independence Act; Public Law 73-127) approved on March 24, 1934 was a United States federal law which provided for self-government of th...
Tydings–McDuffie Act
The Tydings-McDuffie Act (officially the Philippine Independence Act; Public Law 73-127) approved on March 24, 1934 was a United States federal law which provided for self-government of th...
The Tydings-McDuffie Act (officially the Philippine Independence Act; Public Law 73-127) approved on March 24, 1934 was a United States federal law which provided for self-government of th...
Wilmot Proviso
The Wilmot Proviso, one of the major events leading to the American Civil War, would have banned slavery in any territory to be acquired from Mexico in the Mexican War or in the future, includ...
The Wilmot Proviso, one of the major events leading to the American Civil War, would have banned slavery in any territory to be acquired from Mexico in the Mexican War or in the future, includ...