United States Statutes at Large, Volume 73, 86th Congress, 1st Session
Published: February 5, 2025
Overview
The United States Statutes at Large is the official legal record of federal laws enacted by the United States Congress. It is published by the Office of the Legislative Counsel of the House of Representatives.
Volume 73 of the Statutes at Large contains the public and private laws passed by the 86th United States Congress during its first session, which convened from January 3, 1959, to September 15, 1959.
Key Laws Enacted
Some of the notable laws enacted during the 86th Congress, 1st Session include:
- P.L. 86-108: The Alaska Statehood Act, which admitted Alaska to the Union as the 49th state
- P.L. 86-146: The Hawaii Statehood Act, which admitted Hawaii to the Union as the 50th state
- P.L. 86-272: The National Aeronautics and Space Act, which established the National Aeronautics and Space Administration (NASA)
- P.L. 86-372: The Housing Act of 1959, which expanded federal assistance for housing and urban renewal
- P.L. 86-470: The Mutual Educational and Cultural Exchange Act, which established the Fulbright-Hays Program for educational and cultural exchange
Other Notable Events
In addition to the laws enacted, the 86th Congress, 1st Session also witnessed several other notable events, including:
- The assassination of President John F. Kennedy on November 22, 1963
- The passage of a joint resolution to approve the Treaty on the Discontinuance of Nuclear Weapon Tests in the Atmosphere, in Outer Space and Under Water
- The creation of the Peace Corps by executive order of President Kennedy
Availability and Access
Volume 73 of the Statutes at Large is available online through the Library of Congress’s website: www.loc.gov/law/lls/
Researchers can also access the Statutes at Large in print at libraries and other research institutions.
United States Statutes at Large, Volume 73, 86th Congress, 1st Session
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