http://memory.loc.gov/ammem/amlaw/lawhome.htmlBeginning with the Continental Congress in 1774, America's national legislative bodies have kept records of their proceedings. The records of the Continental Congress, the Constitutional Convention, and the United States Congress make up a rich documentary history of the construction of the nation and the development of the federal government and its role in the national life. These documents record American history in the words of those who built our government.
Books on the law formed a major part of the holdings of the Library of Congress from its beginning. In 1832, Congress established the Law Library of Congress as a separate department of the Library. It houses one of the most complete collections of U.S. Congressional documents in their original format. In order to make these records more easily accessible to students, scholars, and interested citizens, A Century of Lawmaking for a New Nation brings together online the records and acts of Congress from the Continental Congress and Constitutional Convention through the 43rd Congress, including the first three volumes of the Congressional Record, 1873-75. [continued]
A US Act is a law or legislation passed by the United States Congress, which is the legislative branch of the US government. It has been enacted and signed into law by the President of the United States.
The purpose of referencing with all US Acts is to ensure accuracy and credibility in research or legal documents. By citing the specific US Act, readers can easily locate and verify the information being presented.
To reference a US Act, include the title of the Act, its Public Law number, the Statutes at Large volume and page number, and the year it was enacted. Example: Title of Act, Public Law Number, Statutes at Large Volume Number Page Number (Year).
Yes, there are different citation styles for referencing US Acts, such as the Bluebook citation style used in legal documents, and the APA or MLA style used in academic writing. It is important to follow the appropriate style guide for your specific document or field of study.
A comprehensive list of all US Acts can be found on the Library of Congress website or on government websites such as Congress.gov or Govinfo.gov. You can also consult legal databases or reference books for a more specific list of laws pertaining to a certain topic or area of law.