[ad_1] The Pendleton Act established a merit system for federal government employees in the US, replacing the spoils system. It was passed in 1883 after the assassination of President Garfield and was modernized in 1978 with the Civil Service Reform Act. The Pendleton Act is a federal law in the United States that established the […]
[ad_1] The CAN-SPAM Act of 2003 is a US law that requires commercial email senders to provide an unsubscribe option, prohibits wireless spam, and criminalizes email harvesting. It replaced state laws and is enforced by the Federal Trade Commission. Some criticize it as too lenient, but several spammers have been convicted under its criminal provisions. […]
[ad_1] The Fugitive Slave Act of 1850 required citizens and officials to assist in returning fugitive slaves to their owners, with serious consequences for those who refused. Abolitionists saw the process as unfair, and tensions between the north and south increased. The law was repealed in 1864. The Fugitive Slave Act of 1850 was part […]
[ad_1] The appropriations bill is a crucial legislation that provides funding for discretionary spending of the US government. It is passed annually through thirteen separate bills and is a major responsibility of Congress and the President. The process involves crafting bills by subcommittees, followed by a conference committee to reconcile differences, and finally, a vote […]
[ad_1] The Pregnancy Discrimination Act of 1978 makes it illegal for US employers with at least 15 employees to discriminate against pregnant women or those who have had a baby. It covers employment situations, leave and absences, and medical and pregnancy-related benefits. Employers must treat pregnant job applications the same as other applications and cannot […]
[ad_1] The War Powers Act of 1973 limits the president’s power to send US troops into combat without congressional approval. It was passed following conflicts in Korea and Vietnam and requires the president to notify Congress of any military action and withdraw troops after 60 days. The act has severely limited the presidential power to […]
[ad_1] The Homeland Security Act, signed into law by President George W. Bush in 2002, created the Department of Homeland Security and placed 22 federal agencies under its jurisdiction. Its purpose was to prevent domestic terrorist attacks, reduce vulnerability, and ensure recovery efforts. The act also established partnerships with federal departments, local governments, and the […]
[ad_1] The Smoot-Hawley Tariff Act raised tariffs on imported goods to stimulate American consumption and protect jobs during the Great Depression. It was named after its authors, Senators Smoot and Hawley, and fulfilled a campaign promise by President Hoover. The act angered other countries and led to an economic arms race. Its impact on the […]
[ad_1] The Social Security Act was passed in 1935 to provide retirees with a pension fund, largely due to the Great Depression. Francis Townsend’s movement for a national pension scheme led to the creation of Social Security, but he was unhappy with the end product. Adjustments to taxation and benefits have been made over time, […]
[ad_1] The Fugitive Slave Law of 1850 allowed slave owners to recapture runaway slaves, with the federal government’s assistance, and denied slaves legal rights. Northern states resisted the law, leading to conflict and contributing to the outbreak of the Civil War. The law became meaningless after the war and the passage of the 13th amendment. […]
[ad_1] The HITECH Act was enacted in 2009 to encourage medical practices to adopt and better use electronic health records (EHR) by 2019. It provided incentives for practices to make “meaningful use” of certified EHR systems, with fines for those who did not comply. The act cost an estimated $19 billion, with $17 billion set […]
[ad_1] The Women’s Armed Services Integration Act allowed women to serve as regular members of the US military for the first time in 1948, but with some restrictions. Prior to this, women could only serve in emergencies or in special segregated units. As of 2006, women made up 15% of the US military, with most […]
[ad_1] The Equal Pay Act of 1963 made it illegal to pay men and women different wages for the same work in the US. It was the first US law to address gender discrimination and was a catalyst for similar legislation around the world. The Civil Rights Act of 1964 further established gender equality in […]
[ad_1] The Railway Labor Act was passed in 1926 to manage labor relations in the railway sector and was amended in 1936 to include the airline industry. Its goal is to prevent strikes by replacing mediation, bargaining, and arbitration. The act classifies disputes into major and minor, and strikes over minor issues are effectively prohibited. […]
[ad_1] The Civil Rights Act of 1866 granted legal rights to all citizens born in the US, regardless of race or previous slavery. It did not extend social rights or voting rights to ex-slaves, but imposed penalties for denying specified rights. The law required all state and local governments to enforce it, with federal oversight […]
[ad_1] The Homestead Act of 1862 allowed people to claim land by living on and cultivating it for five years. It encouraged westward expansion and was opposed by Southern states due to fears of more free states. The act allowed for up to 160 acres to be claimed for a small fee, and was taken […]
[ad_1] The Child Nutrition Act was passed in 1966 to provide healthy meals for children in poverty at school. The act sets guidelines for school cafeteria programs and affects other programs, including the Summer Food Service Program and WIC. The act controls what can be sold in vending machines and limits what schools can do […]
[ad_1] The Fair Housing Act, part of the Civil Rights Act of 1968, prohibits discrimination in housing based on national origin, creed, race, gender, marital status, or disability. It covers landlords, real estate agents, and lenders and addresses various forms of discrimination. However, discrimination can be subtle and difficult to detect. The act also addresses […]
[ad_1] The Black Act of 1723 made poaching a felony punishable by death in Britain. It was later expanded to prosecute other offenses and repealed in 1827. The law targeted the poorest and was inspired by the Waltham Blacks gang. It was used to crack down on the lower classes and protesters. The conflict between […]
[ad_1] Public Health Acts exist in many countries to fund initiatives, codify problems and establish government agencies to oversee health issues. The landmark Public Health Act of 1848 emerged in response to Edwin Chadwick’s Health Report, creating formal public health committees and mandating sanitation organization. The US passed the Public Health Service Act in 1946 […]
