76th United States Congress - Major Legislation

Major Legislation

  • April 3, 1939: Reorganization Act of 1939, Pub.L. 76-19, 53 Stat. 561
  • August 2, 1939: Hatch Act of 1939 ("Hatch Political Activity Act", "An Act to Prevent Pernicious Political Activities"), ch. 410, 53 Stat. 1147
  • November 4, 1939: Neutrality Act of 1939, ("Cash and Carry Act"), ch. 2, 54 Stat. 4
  • June 29, 1940: Alien Registration Act (Smith Act), 3d sess. ch. 439, 54 Stat. 670
  • August 22, 1940: Act of August 22, 1940, ch. 686, Pub.L. 76-768, 54 Stat. 789 (including Investment Company Act of 1940, Investment Advisers Act of 1940)
  • September 16, 1940: Selective Training and Service Act of 1940, Pub.L. 76-783

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