United States Statutes at Large, Volume 56, 77th Congress, 1st Session
Publication Date: January 23, 2025
Publisher: United States Government Publishing Office (GPO)
Volume: 56
Session: 77th Congress, 1st Session
Scope: This volume of the United States Statutes at Large contains the public and private laws enacted by the 77th Congress during its first session, which ran from January 3, 1941, to December 20, 1941.
Contents:
- Public Laws: Acts of a general and permanent nature, including appropriations, tax laws, and other legislation affecting the entire nation.
- Private Laws: Acts of a specific and temporary nature, such as granting relief to individuals or businesses.
- Treaties and Conventions: International agreements ratified by the United States Senate.
- Proclamations: Official announcements by the President of the United States.
- Executive Orders: Directives issued by the President that have the force of law.
- Reorganization Plans: Proposals by the President to reorganize the executive branch of the federal government.
Significant Legislation:
This volume includes several significant pieces of legislation passed during the 77th Congress, 1st Session, including:
- Lend-Lease Act (Public Law 77-11): Provided $7 billion in aid to Allied nations fighting against Nazi Germany.
- Social Security Act Amendments of 1941 (Public Law 77-4): Expanded Social Security coverage to include more workers and increased benefits.
- Selective Training and Service Act of 1940 (Public Law 77-8): Established the first peacetime draft in American history.
- Inter-American Defense Act (Public Law 77-22): Authorized the President to provide military assistance to Latin American countries threatened by Axis powers.
Historical Significance:
The Statutes at Large for the 77th Congress, 1st Session, documents the legislative response of the United States to the outbreak of World War II. The laws passed during this session played a critical role in mobilizing the nation’s resources and preparing for the war effort.
Availability:
The Statutes at Large for the 77th Congress, 1st Session, is available for free online from the GPO website: www.gpo.gov/fdsys/pkg/STATUTE-77/pdf/STATUTE-77-Pg1.pdf
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