United States Statutes at Large, Volume 59, 79th Congress, 1st Session
Publication Date: 2025-01-14 20:16
The United States Statutes at Large is the official compilation of all federal laws enacted during each session of Congress. Volume 59 contains the public laws and reorganization plans enacted during the 1st Session of the 79th Congress, which convened from January 3, 1945, to December 21, 1945.
Key Acts and Provisions
- Atomic Energy Act of 1946 (Public Law 79-585): Established the United States Atomic Energy Commission (AEC) and defined the government’s role in developing and controlling atomic energy.
- Bretton Woods Agreements Act of 1945 (Public Law 79-171): Implemented the international financial agreements reached at the Bretton Woods Conference, establishing the International Monetary Fund and the World Bank.
- Surplus Property Act of 1944 (Public Law 78-457): Authorized the disposal of surplus government property acquired during World War II.
- Federal Tort Claims Act (Public Law 79-601): Waived the sovereign immunity of the United States government for certain torts committed by its employees.
- Administrative Procedure Act (Public Law 79-404): Established uniform procedures for the adoption and review of administrative rules and regulations.
Other Notable Laws
- Civil Rights Act of 1945 (Public Law 79-12): Provided for the appointment of a fair employment practices commissioner to investigate and address discrimination in employment.
- War Brides Act of 1945 (Public Law 79-271): Allowed non-citizen spouses and children of U.S. servicemen to enter the country and obtain permanent residency.
- G.I. Bill of Rights (Servicemen’s Readjustment Act of 1944) (Public Law 78-346): Provided educational, housing, and employment benefits to returning veterans.
- Public Health Service Act of 1944 (Public Law 78-410): Established the National Institutes of Health and expanded the role of the Public Health Service.
- Social Security Act Amendments of 1945 (Public Law 79-271): Expanded Social Security coverage and increased benefits.
Significance
Volume 59 of the United States Statutes at Large reflects the significant changes taking place in the United States at the end of World War II and the beginning of the Cold War. The laws enacted during this period played a key role in shaping the nation’s economic, social, and political landscape for decades to come.
United States Statutes at Large, Volume 59, 79th Congress, 1st Session
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