Laws (U.S.) in 2010

221 items, in date order

DateTitleCountryDetailsSource
1/22Granted income tax benefits for charitable cash contributions for efforts related to the relief of victims of the 2010 Haiti earthquakeUnited StatesPublic law: Pub. L. 111-126GovInfo
1/27Emergency Aid to American Survivors of the Haiti Earthquake ActUnited StatesPublic law: Pub. L. 111-127 · Title: Authorized additional 2010 fiscal year payments to the United States Repatriation Program and to MedicareGovInfo
1/29Named a Postal Service building in Somerville, Tennessee for John Shelton WilderUnited StatesPublic law: Pub. L. 111-128GovInfo
1/29Named a Postal Service building in Chester, New York for Louis AllenUnited StatesPublic law: Pub. L. 111-129GovInfo
1/29Named a Postal Service building in St. Louis, Missouri for Jodie BaileyUnited StatesPublic law: Pub. L. 111-130GovInfo
1/29Named a Postal Service building in Portola, California for Jeremiah McCleeryUnited StatesPublic law: Pub. L. 111-131GovInfo
1/29Named a Postal Service building in Harrison, New Jersey for Patricia McGinty-JuhlUnited StatesPublic law: Pub. L. 111-132GovInfo
1/29Named a Postal Service building in White Springs, Florida for Clyde HillhouseUnited StatesPublic law: Pub. L. 111-133GovInfo
1/29Named a Postal Service building in Smithfield, Utah for W. Hazen HillyardUnited StatesPublic law: Pub. L. 111-134GovInfo
1/29Named a Postal Service building in Stow, Ohio for Joseph TomciUnited StatesPublic law: Pub. L. 111-135GovInfo
1/29Extended certain small business programs through April 30, 2010United StatesPublic law: Pub. L. 111-136GovInfo
2/1Authorized the Department of Veterans Affairs to reimburse eligible veterans for emergency care at non-Veterans Affairs medical facilitiesUnited StatesPublic law: Pub. L. 111-137GovInfo
2/1Allows government claims to documents related to Franklin D. Roosevelt to be dropped once they are gifted to the National Archives and Reco…United StatesPublic law: Pub. L. 111-138GovInfo
2/12Raised the public debt limit and restored "pay-as-you-go" (see: Statutory Pay-As-You-Go Act of 2010) and resolved to eliminate wasteful spe…United StatesPublic law: Pub. L. 111-139GovInfo
2/16Nuclear Forensics and Attribution ActUnited StatesPublic law: Pub. L. 111-140 · Title: Expanded the Department of Homeland Security's ability secure nuclear material and employ nuclear attribution techniquesGovInfo
2/27Social Security Disability Applicants' Access to Professional Representation Act of 2010United StatesPublic law: Pub. L. 111-142 · Title: Extended the attorney fee withholding procedures of the Social Security Act for attorneys and non-attorney representativesGovInfo
2/27Extended certain provisions of the USA PATRIOT Improvement and Reauthorization Act of 2005 and Intelligence Reform and Terrorism Prevention…United StatesPublic law: Pub. L. 111-141GovInfo
3/1Criminal History Background Checks Pilot Extension Act of 2009United StatesPublic law: Pub. L. 111-143 · Title: Extended the pilot program for volunteer groups to obtain criminal history background checksGovInfo
3/2Extension Act of 2010United StatesPublic law: Pub. L. 111-144 · Title: Extended appropriations for various programsGovInfo
3/4United States Capitol Police Administrative Technical Corrections Act of 2009United StatesPublic law: Pub. L. 111-145 · Title: Made technical corrections to the laws affecting certain administrative authorities of the United States Capitol Police and created the Corporation for Travel Promotion (see: Travel Promotion Act of 2GovInfo
3/17Trademark Technical and Conforming Amendment Act of 2010United StatesPublic law: Pub. L. 111-146 · Title: Made certain technical and conforming amendments to the trademark lawsGovInfo
3/18Commerce, Justice, Science, and Related Agencies Appropriations Act 2010 (Division A)United StatesPublic law: Pub. L. 111-147 · Title: Extended appropriations for various programsGovInfo
3/23Patient Protection and Affordable Care ActUnited StatesPublic law: Pub. L. 111-148 · Title: Provided for comprehensive health care reformGovInfo
3/25Amended the North American Wetlands Conservation Act to restrict federal grants from being used for certain paymentsUnited StatesPublic law: Pub. L. 111-149GovInfo
3/26Satellite Television Extension Act of 2010United StatesPublic law: Pub. L. 111-151 · Title: Extended certain provisions of the Satellite Home Viewer Improvement Act of 1999GovInfo
3/26Extended certain small business programs through April 30, 2010United StatesPublic law: Pub. L. 111-150GovInfo
3/30Health Care and Education Reconciliation Act of 2010United StatesPublic law: Pub. L. 111-152 · Title: Provided for comprehensive health care reform and changed the method in which Pell Grants are issued (see: Student Aid and Fiscal Responsibility Act)GovInfo
3/31Federal Aviation Administration Extension Act of 2010United StatesPublic law: Pub. L. 111-153 · Title: Extended certain aviation programsGovInfo
3/31Prevent All Cigarette Trafficking Act of 2009United StatesPublic law: Pub. L. 111-154 · Title: Strengthened regulations regarding the taxation, smuggling, and interstate shipping of tobaccoGovInfo
4/7Prevent Deceptive Census Look Alike Mailings ActUnited StatesPublic law: Pub. L. 111-155 · Title: Prohibited the distribution of mail that bears a resemblance to 2010 Census formsGovInfo
4/7Recognized the achievement of the Blinded Veterans AssociationUnited StatesPublic law: Pub. L. 111-156GovInfo
4/15Continuing Extension Act of 2010United StatesPublic law: Pub. L. 111-157 · Title: Extended various programsGovInfo
4/26Haiti Debt Relief and Earthquake Recovery Act of 2010United StatesPublic law: Pub. L. 111-158 · Title: Urged the Department of the Treasury, the International Monetary Fund, the World Bank, the Inter-American Development Bank, and other institutions to cancel Haitian government debt owned by the UnitedGovInfo
4/26TRICARE Affirmation ActUnited StatesPublic law: Pub. L. 111-159 · Title: Amended the Internal Revenue Code to classify health coverage provided by the Department of Defense as "minimal essential coverage"GovInfo
4/26Granted the consent and approval of Congress to amendments made to the Washington Metropolitan Area Transit Regulation Compact between the …United StatesPublic law: Pub. L. 111-160GovInfo
4/30Airport and Airway Extension Act of 2010United StatesPublic law: Pub. L. 111-161 · Title: Extended the Airport and Airway Trust Fund and other programsGovInfo
4/30Extended certain small business programs through July 31, 2010United StatesPublic law: Pub. L. 111-162GovInfo
5/5Caregivers and Veterans Omnibus Health Services Act of 2010United StatesPublic law: Pub. L. 111-163 · Title: Expanded benefits to veteransGovInfo
5/7Named a Department of Veterans Affairs rehabilitation center for the blind in Long Beach, California after Charles SoltesUnited StatesPublic law: Pub. L. 111-164GovInfo
5/14Prevented cost of living adjustments for members of Congress during the 2011 fiscal yearUnited StatesPublic law: Pub. L. 111-165GovInfo
5/17Daniel Pearl Freedom of the Press Act of 2009United StatesPublic law: Pub. L. 111-166 · Title: Amends the Foreign Assistance Act of 1961 to add section on the freedom of the press in the annual Country Reports on Human Rights PracticesGovInfo
5/24Blue Ridge Parkway and Town of Blowing Rock Land Exchange Act of 2009United StatesPublic law: Pub. L. 111-167 · Title: Allowed for a land exchange between the Town of Blowing Rock, North Carolina and the Department of the Interior so that land can be incorporated into the Blue Ridge ParkwayGovInfo
5/24Haiti Economic Lift Program Act of 2010United StatesPublic law: Pub. L. 111-171 · Title: Extended the Caribbean Basin Economic Recovery Act of 1983 though September 30, 2020 and made other changes related to Haiti-related aidGovInfo
5/24Lord's Resistance Army Disarmament and Northern Uganda Recovery Act of 2009United StatesPublic law: Pub. L. 111-172 · Title: Established a policy of assistance and support for UgandaGovInfo
5/24Provided for the sale of reversionary interest on land used as a cemetery in Salt Lake City, UtahUnited StatesPublic law: Pub. L. 111-168GovInfo
5/24Extended the mandate of the Adams Memorial Foundation through December 2, 2013United StatesPublic law: Pub. L. 111-169GovInfo
5/24Clarified the instances in which the word "census" can appear on mailUnited StatesPublic law: Pub. L. 111-170GovInfo
5/27Federal Judiciary Administrative Improvements Act of 2010United StatesPublic law: Pub. L. 111-174 · Title: Made various administrative modification to the federal courts systemGovInfo
5/27Satellite Television Extension and Localism Act of 2010United StatesPublic law: Pub. L. 111-175 · Title: Renewed laws that govern the retransmission of broadcast television content by satellite companiesGovInfo
5/27Clarified the status of health care provided by the Department of Veterans Affairs in light of the Patient Protection and Affordable Care A…United StatesPublic law: Pub. L. 111-173GovInfo
6/8Extending Immunities to the Office of the High Representative and the International Civilian Office in Kosovo Act of 2010United StatesPublic law: Pub. L. 111-177 · Title: Extended the International Organizations Immunities Act to the offices of the High Representative for Bosnia and Herzegovina and the International Civilian Representative for KosovoGovInfo
6/8Named the Main Interior Building in Washington, D.C. after Stewart UdallUnited StatesPublic law: Pub. L. 111-176GovInfo
6/9Special Agent Samuel Hicks Families of Fallen Heroes ActUnited StatesPublic law: Pub. L. 111-178 · Title: Allowed federal law enforcement agencies to cover the transportation and moving expenses of the family of agents who die performing their functionGovInfo
6/9Named a Postal Service building in Riverhead, New York for Garfield LanghornUnited StatesPublic law: Pub. L. 111-179GovInfo
6/9Named a Postal Service building in Swifton, Arkansas for George KellUnited StatesPublic law: Pub. L. 111-180GovInfo
6/9Named a Postal Service building in Roper, North Carolina for E. V. WilkinsUnited StatesPublic law: Pub. L. 111-181GovInfo
6/9Named a Postal Service building in Shrewsbury, Massachusetts for Ann Marie BluteUnited StatesPublic law: Pub. L. 111-182GovInfo
6/9Named a Postal Service building in Overland Park, Kansas for Jan MeyersUnited StatesPublic law: Pub. L. 111-183GovInfo
6/9Named a Postal Service building in Hickory, Mississippi for Matthew IngramUnited StatesPublic law: Pub. L. 111-184GovInfo
6/9Named a Postal Service building in Palm Desert, California for Roy WilsonUnited StatesPublic law: Pub. L. 111-185GovInfo
6/9Named a Postal Service building in Greeley, Colorado for W. D. FarrUnited StatesPublic law: Pub. L. 111-186GovInfo
6/9Named a Postal Service building in North Troy, New York for Martin MaherUnited StatesPublic law: Pub. L. 111-187GovInfo
6/9Named a Postal Service building in Cheyney, Pennsylvania for Luther SmithUnited StatesPublic law: Pub. L. 111-188GovInfo
6/9Named a Postal Service building in Westwood, New Jersey for Christopher HrbekUnited StatesPublic law: Pub. L. 111-189GovInfo
6/9Extended some provisions of the Antitrust Criminal Penalty Enhancement and Reform Act of 2004 through 2020 and directed the Comptroller Gen…United StatesPublic law: Pub. L. 111-190GovInfo
6/15Amended the Oil Pollution Act of 1990 with regard to the Deepwater Horizon oil spillUnited StatesPublic law: Pub. L. 111-191GovInfo
6/25Preservation of Access to Care for Medicare Beneficiaries and Pension Relief Act of 2010United StatesPublic law: Pub. L. 111-192 · Title: Made various amendments related to changes in payments under MedicareGovInfo
6/28Named a Postal Service building in New Orleans for Roy RondenoUnited StatesPublic law: Pub. L. 111-193GovInfo
6/30Provided for a constitutional convention in the United States Virgin IslandsUnited StatesPublic law: Pub. L. 111-194GovInfo
7/1Comprehensive Iran Sanctions, Accountability, and Divestment Act of 2010United StatesPublic law: Pub. L. 111-195 · Title: Expanded economic sanctions against companies and individual who work with certain Iran industriesGovInfo
7/2National Flood Insurance Program Extension Act of 2010United StatesPublic law: Pub. L. 111-196 · Title: Extended the National Flood Insurance Program through to September 30, 2010GovInfo
7/2Airport and Airway Extension Act of 2010, Part IIUnited StatesPublic law: Pub. L. 111-197 · Title: Made various modification to aeronautics-related grants and taxesGovInfo
7/2Homebuyer Assistance and Improvement Act of 2010United StatesPublic law: Pub. L. 111-198 · Title: Made various tax-related changes and extended unrelated provisions of the Immigration and Nationality Act and the Travel Promotion Act of 2009GovInfo
7/7Formaldehyde Standards for Composite Wood Products ActUnited StatesPublic law: Pub. L. 111-199 · Title: Amended the Toxic Substances Control Act of 1976 to reduce the amount of formaldehyde in composite wood productsGovInfo
7/7Congressional Award Program Reauthorization Act of 2009United StatesPublic law: Pub. L. 111-200 · Title: Reauthorized the Congressional Award program until October 1, 2013GovInfo
7/7Acknowledged the 60th anniversary of the Korean War and reaffirmed the United States' alliance with South KoreaUnited StatesPublic law: Pub. L. 111-201GovInfo
7/13Amended the United States International Broadcasting Act to permanently authorize Radio Free AsiaUnited StatesPublic law: Pub. L. 111-202GovInfo
7/21Dodd-Frank Wall Street Reform and Consumer Protection ActUnited StatesPublic law: Pub. L. 111-203 · Title: Provided for comprehensive financial regulatory reform, specifically with response to the Late-2000s recessionGovInfo
7/22Improper Payments Elimination and Recovery Act of 2010United StatesPublic law: Pub. L. 111-204 · Title: Strengthened regulations concerning the payment of government funds to contractorsGovInfo
7/22Unemployment Compensation Extension Act of 2010United StatesPublic law: Pub. L. 111-205 · Title: Extended certain unemployment benefitsGovInfo
7/27Shasta-Trinity National Forest Administrative Jurisdiction Transfer ActUnited StatesPublic law: Pub. L. 111-206 · Title: Transferred the administration of part of Shasta-Trinity National Forest from the Forest Service to the Bureau of Land ManagementGovInfo
7/27Cruise Vessel Security and Safety Act of 2010United StatesPublic law: Pub. L. 111-207 · Title: Provides for various safety requirements on cruise shipsGovInfo
7/27Named a Postal Service building in Columbus, Ohio for Clarence LumpkinUnited StatesPublic law: Pub. L. 111-208GovInfo
7/27Amended an effective date in the Credit CARD Act of 2009United StatesPublic law: Pub. L. 111-209GovInfo
7/27Renewed restrictions imposed by the and made minor amendments to the Consolidated Omnibus Budget Reconciliation Act of 1985, the Hiring Inc…United StatesPublic law: Pub. L. 111-210GovInfo
7/29Indian Arts and Crafts Amendments Act of 2010United StatesPublic law: Pub. L. 111-211 · Title: Allowed the Indian Arts and Crafts Board to initiate civil and criminal under the Indian Arts and Crafts Act of 1990 and incorporated the Tribal Law and Order Act of 2010, making a number of changes tGovInfo
7/29Supplemental Appropriations Act, 2010United StatesPublic law: Pub. L. 111-212 · Title: Made appropriations related to the wars in Iraq and Afghanistan, disaster relief, and Pell GrantsGovInfo
7/29Independent Living Centers Technical Adjustment ActUnited StatesPublic law: Pub. L. 111-213 · Title: Set rules regarding awarding and distribution of funds under the Rehabilitation Act of 1973GovInfo
7/29Extended certain small business programs through September 30, 2010United StatesPublic law: Pub. L. 111-214GovInfo
7/29Extended the period for which the Environmental Protection Agency and individual states can require a permit for certain environmental disc…United StatesPublic law: Pub. L. 111-215GovInfo
8/1Airline Safety and Federal Aviation Administration Extension Act of 2010United StatesPublic law: Pub. L. 111-216 · Title: Extended funding for various aviation programsGovInfo
8/3Fair Sentencing Act of 2010United StatesPublic law: Pub. L. 111-220 · Title: Reduced penalties for the possession of cocaineGovInfo
8/3Named a Postal Service building in Chicago for Steve GoodmanUnited StatesPublic law: Pub. L. 111-217GovInfo
8/3Named a Postal Service building in Hornell, New York for Zachary SmithUnited StatesPublic law: Pub. L. 111-218GovInfo
8/3Named a Postal Service building in Sharon, Massachusetts for Michael RothbergUnited StatesPublic law: Pub. L. 111-219GovInfo
8/6National September 11 Memorial & Museum Commemorative Medal Act of 2010United StatesPublic law: Pub. L. 111-221 · Title: Authorized the minting of medals that commemorate both the 10th anniversary of the September 11 attacks and the establishment of the National September 11 Memorial & Museum at the World Trade CenterGovInfo
8/6To amend the National Law Enforcement Museum Act to extend the termination dateUnited StatesPublic law: Pub. L. 111-222GovInfo
8/10United States Patent and Trademark Office Supplemental Appropriations Act, 2010United StatesPublic law: Pub. L. 111-224 · Title: Made supplemental appropriations for the United States Patent and Trademark Office for the fiscal year ending September 30, 2010GovInfo
8/10Cell Phone Contraband Act of 2010United StatesPublic law: Pub. L. 111-225 · Title: Prohibited the possession or use of cell phones and similar wireless devices by Federal prisonersGovInfo
8/10Securing the Protection of our Enduring and Established Constitutional Heritage ActUnited StatesPublic law: Pub. L. 111-223 · Title: Prohibited recognition and enforcement of foreign defamation judgments and certain foreign judgments against the providers of interactive computer servicesGovInfo
8/10Provided fundings for education and Medicaid, and made a number of rescissionsUnited StatesPublic law: Pub. L. 111-226GovInfo
8/11United States Manufacturing Enhancement Act of 2010United StatesPublic law: Pub. L. 111-227 · Title: Made various changes to custom tariffs and minor tax amendmentsGovInfo
8/11General and Special Risk Insurance Funds Availability Act of 2010United StatesPublic law: Pub. L. 111-228 · Title: Allowed the Secretary of Housing and Urban Development to guarantee loans that are obligations of the General and Special Risk Insurance FundsGovInfo
8/11Gave the Secretary of Housing and Urban Development more flexibility regarding FHA mortgage insuranceUnited StatesPublic law: Pub. L. 111-229GovInfo
8/13Made appropriations for border securityUnited StatesPublic law: Pub. L. 111-230GovInfo
8/16Star-Spangled Banner Commemorative Coin ActUnited StatesPublic law: Pub. L. 111-232 · Title: Required the Secretary of the Treasury to mint coins in commemoration of the bicentennial of the writing of the Star-Spangled BannerGovInfo
8/16Agricultural Credit Act of 2010United StatesPublic law: Pub. L. 111-233 · Title: Reauthorized State agricultural mediation programs under title V of the Agricultural Credit Act of 1987GovInfo
8/16Firearms Excise Tax Improvement Act of 2010United StatesPublic law: Pub. L. 111-237 · Title: Amended the tax code to make excise taxes on recreational equipment payable quarterly, and to allow for certain orders of restitution to be treated like delinquent taxesGovInfo
8/16Related to USDA easements in Caseyville, IllinoisUnited StatesPublic law: Pub. L. 111-231GovInfo
8/16Named a federal court building in Atlanta, Georgia for John Cooper GodboldUnited StatesPublic law: Pub. L. 111-234GovInfo
8/16Named a Postal Service building in Dixon, Illinois for Ronald ReaganUnited StatesPublic law: Pub. L. 111-235GovInfo
8/16Named a Postal Service building in Maitland, Florida for Paula HawkinsUnited StatesPublic law: Pub. L. 111-236GovInfo
9/27Mandatory Price Reporting Act of 2010United StatesPublic law: Pub. L. 111-239 · Title: Added to the Agricultural Marketing Act of 1946 or extended requirements for reporting in livestocks, wholesale pork cuts and dairy productsGovInfo
9/27Small Business Jobs Act of 2010United StatesPublic law: Pub. L. 111-240 · Title: Created the Small Business Lending Fund Program and State Small Business Credit Initiative, funded tax cuts to small business and provided for exportation assistance mostly to small businessesGovInfo
9/27Made amendments to the National Defense Authorization Act for Fiscal Year 2010 relating to multi-year contractsUnited StatesPublic law: Pub. L. 111-238GovInfo
9/30Multinational Species Conservation Funds Semipostal Stamp Act of 2010United StatesPublic law: Pub. L. 111-241 · Title: Mandated the issue and sales of a stamp to help funding the Multinational Species Conservation FundsGovInfo
9/30Continuing Appropriations Act, 2011United StatesPublic law: Pub. L. 111-242 · Title: Appropriated amounts for continuing operations conducted in 2010, extended dates and programs, and included various earmarksGovInfo
9/30First Responder Anti-Terrorism Training Resources ActUnited StatesPublic law: Pub. L. 111-245 · Title: Authorized acceptance under certain circumstances of gifts of property and services to the Center for Domestic Preparedness and the Federal Law Enforcement Training CenterGovInfo
9/30Veterans' Compensation Cost-of-Living Adjustment Act of 2010United StatesPublic law: Pub. L. 111-247 · Title: Provided a cost of living increase in compensation for disabled military veteransGovInfo
9/30Airport and Airway Extension Act of 2010, Part IIIUnited StatesPublic law: Pub. L. 111-249 · Title: Extended various aviation-related authorizations and programsGovInfo
9/30National Flood Insurance Program Reextension Act of 2010United StatesPublic law: Pub. L. 111-250 · Title: Extended the National Flood Insurance Program through September 2011GovInfo
9/30Named a federal building in Jackson, Mississippi for James Chaney, Andrew Goodman, Michael Schwerner, and Roy K. MooreUnited StatesPublic law: Pub. L. 111-243GovInfo
9/30Clarified intent for use of funds for political status education in Guam and denied minimum wage increases to the Northern Mariana Islands …United StatesPublic law: Pub. L. 111-244GovInfo
9/30Allowed provision of state home nursing care to parents of Army personnel deceased in serviceUnited StatesPublic law: Pub. L. 111-246GovInfo
9/30Made a number of minor changes to the operation and budgeting of congressional facilitiesUnited StatesPublic law: Pub. L. 111-248GovInfo
9/30Extended all programs under the Small Business Act and the Small Business Investment Act of 1958 for a yearUnited StatesPublic law: Pub. L. 111-251GovInfo
10/5Improving Access to Clinical Trials Act of 2009United StatesPublic law: Pub. L. 111-255 · Title: Excluded clinical trial compensation from revenue for the purpose of Medicaid and Social Security eligibilityGovInfo
10/5Rosa's LawUnited StatesPublic law: Pub. L. 111-256 · Title: Changed references to "mental retardation" to references to "intellectual disability" in various pieces of legislationGovInfo
10/5Provided for some U.S. Customs and Border Protection oversea employees to be converted to permanent employmentUnited StatesPublic law: Pub. L. 111-252GovInfo
10/5Awarded a Congressional Gold Medal to Muhammad YunusUnited StatesPublic law: Pub. L. 111-253GovInfo
10/5Awarded a collective Congressional Gold Medal to the 100th Infantry Battalion, the 442nd Regimental Combat Team, and the Military Intellige…United StatesPublic law: Pub. L. 111-254GovInfo
10/5Repealed prohibitions in the Dodd-Frank Wall Street Reform and Consumer Protection Act against compelling some disclosures by the Securitie…United StatesPublic law: Pub. L. 111-257GovInfo
10/7Reducing Over-Classification ActUnited StatesPublic law: Pub. L. 111-258 · Title: Increased oversight and training with regard to classification of documents, particularly at the Department of Homeland SecurityGovInfo
10/7Intelligence Authorization Act for Fiscal Year 2010United StatesPublic law: Pub. L. 111-259 · Title: To authorize appropriations for fiscal year 2010 for intelligence and intelligence-related activities of the United States Government, the Community Management Account, and the Central Intelligence AgGovInfo
10/7Twenty-First Century Communications and Video Accessibility Act of 2010United StatesPublic law: Pub. L. 111-260 · Title: Enacted a number of provisions requiring equipment to include internal means for use by the fully or partially deaf, blind or muteGovInfo
10/7Security Cooperation Act of 2010United StatesPublic law: Pub. L. 111-266 · Title: Implemented certain defense trade cooperation treatiesGovInfo
10/7Authorized the Secretary of the Interior to lease certain lands in Virgin Islands National ParkUnited StatesPublic law: Pub. L. 111-261GovInfo
10/85-Star Generals Commemorative Coin ActUnited StatesPublic law: Pub. L. 111-262 · Title: Required the Secretary of the Treasury to mint coins in recognition of five United States Army 5-Star Generals, George Marshall, Douglas MacArthur, Dwight Eisenhower, Henry `Hap' Arnold, and Omar BradGovInfo
10/8Federal Supply Schedules Usage Act of 2010United StatesPublic law: Pub. L. 111-263 · Title: Provided increased access to the Federal supply schedules of the General Services Administration to the American Red Cross, other qualified organizations, and State and local governmentsGovInfo
10/8Stem Cell Therapeutic and Research Reauthorization Act of 2010United StatesPublic law: Pub. L. 111-264 · Title: Amended the Stem Cell Therapeutic and Research Act of 2005GovInfo
10/8Made technical corrections in the Twenty-First Century Communications and Video Accessibility Act of 2010 and the amendments made by that A…United StatesPublic law: Pub. L. 111-265GovInfo
10/11National Aeronautics and Space Administration Authorization Act of 2010United StatesPublic law: Pub. L. 111-267 · Title: Authorized the programs of the National Aeronautics and Space Administration for fiscal years 2011 through 2013GovInfo
10/12Combat Methamphetamine Enhancement Act of 2010United StatesPublic law: Pub. L. 111-268 · Title: Enhanced the law enforcement's ability to combat methamphetamineGovInfo
10/12Indian Veterans Housing Opportunity Act of 2010United StatesPublic law: Pub. L. 111-269 · Title: Excluded from consideration as income under the Native American Housing Assistance and Self-Determination Act of 1996 amounts received by a family from the Department of Veterans Affairs for service-rGovInfo
10/12Redundancy Elimination and Enhanced Performance for Preparedness Grants ActUnited StatesPublic law: Pub. L. 111-271 · Title: Provided for identifying and eliminating redundant reporting requirements and developing meaningful performance metrics for homeland security preparedness grantsGovInfo
10/12Secure and Responsible Drug Disposal Act of 2010United StatesPublic law: Pub. L. 111-273 · Title: Amended the Controlled Substances Act to provide for take-back disposal of controlled substances in certain instancesGovInfo
10/12Law Enforcement Officers Safety Act Improvements Act of 201United StatesPublic law: Pub. L. 111-272 · Title: Amended title 18 of the United States Code, to improve the provisions relating to the carrying of concealed weapons by law enforcement officersGovInfo
10/12Provided for an extension of the legislative authority of the Vietnam Veterans Memorial Fund, Inc. to establish a Vietnam Veterans Memorial…United StatesPublic law: Pub. L. 111-270GovInfo
10/13Plain Writing Act of 2010United StatesPublic law: Pub. L. 111-274 · Title: Established that Government documents issued to the public must be written clearlyGovInfo
10/13Veterans' Benefits Act of 2010United StatesPublic law: Pub. L. 111-275 · Title: Implemented a number of new veterans' benefits and assistance servicesGovInfo
10/13WIPA and PABSS Extension Act of 2010United StatesPublic law: Pub. L. 111-280 · Title: Extended the authorizations for the Work Incentives Planning and Assistance program and the Protection and Advocacy for Beneficiaries of Social Security program for one yearGovInfo
10/13Named a Postal Service building in San Jose, California for Anthony J. CorteseUnited StatesPublic law: Pub. L. 111-276GovInfo
10/13Named a Postal Service building in Brighton, Michigan for Joyce RogersUnited StatesPublic law: Pub. L. 111-277GovInfo
10/13Named a Postal Service building in Cleveland, Ohio for David John DonafeeUnited StatesPublic law: Pub. L. 111-278GovInfo
10/13Named a Postal Service building in Los Angeles for Tom BradleyUnited StatesPublic law: Pub. L. 111-279GovInfo
10/15Coast Guard Authorization Act of 2010United StatesPublic law: Pub. L. 111-281 · Title: Authorized appropriations for the Coast Guard for fiscal year 2011GovInfo
10/15United States Secret Service Uniformed Division Modernization Act of 2010United StatesPublic law: Pub. L. 111-282 · Title: Transferred statutory entitlements to pay and hours of work authorized by laws codified in the District of Columbia Official Code for current members of the United States Secret Service Uniformed DiviGovInfo
10/15Pre-Election Presidential Transition Act of 2010United StatesPublic law: Pub. L. 111-283 · Title: Amended the Presidential Transition Act of 1963 to provide that certain transition services shall be available to eligible candidates before the general electionGovInfo
10/18Mount Stevens and Ted Stevens Icefield Designation ActUnited StatesPublic law: Pub. L. 111-284 · Title: Named a mountain and icefield in the State of Alaska as the "Mount Stevens" and "Ted Stevens Icefield", respectivelyGovInfo
10/24Extended the deadline for Social Services Block Grant expenditures of supplemental funds appropriated following disasters occurring in 2008United StatesPublic law: Pub. L. 111-285GovInfo
10/30The Physician Payment and Therapy Relief Act of 2010United StatesPublic law: Pub. L. 111-286 · Title: Extended a physician payment update through December 2010 and changed the reduction for certain multiple therapy servicesGovInfo
10/30International Adoption Simplification ActUnited StatesPublic law: Pub. L. 111-287 · Title: Restored immunization and sibling age exemptions for children adopted by United States citizens under the Hague Convention on Intercountry Adoption to allow their admission into the United StatesGovInfo
10/30Named a Postal Service building in Lynbrook, New York for Navy Corpsman Jeffrey L. WienerUnited StatesPublic law: Pub. L. 111-288GovInfo
10/30Appointed January 5, 2011, as the day for the first session of the 112th Congress to conveneUnited StatesPublic law: Pub. L. 111-289GovInfo
12/4Extended the Continuing Appropriations Act, 2010 through December 18, 2010United StatesPublic law: Pub. L. 111-290GovInfo
12/8Claims Resolution Act of 2010United StatesPublic law: Pub. L. 111-291 · Title: Authorized payment of legal settlements in seven lawsuitsGovInfo
12/9Telework Enhancement Act of 2010United StatesPublic law: Pub. L. 111-292 · Title: Required the head of each executive agency to establish and implement a policy to authorize employees to teleworkGovInfo
12/9Help HAITI Act of 2010United StatesPublic law: Pub. L. 111-293 · Title: Provided for adjustment of status for certain Haitian orphans paroled into the United States after the earthquake of January 12, 2010GovInfo
12/9Animal Crush Video Prohibition Act of 2010United StatesPublic law: Pub. L. 111-294 · Title: Prohibited interstate commerce in animal crush videosGovInfo
12/9Copyright Cleanup, Clarification, and Corrections Act of 2010United StatesPublic law: Pub. L. 111-295 · Title: Increased use of electronic communication at the Copyright Office, eliminated the Manufacturing clause, explicitly applied the phonorecord exemption to all pre-1978 records, subjected Copyright RoyaltGovInfo
12/13Healthy, Hunger-Free Kids Act of 2010United StatesPublic law: Pub. L. 111-296 · Title: Reauthorized child nutrition programs, updated their nutrition standards, and increased their access and monitoringGovInfo
12/14Coin Modernization, Oversight, and Continuity Act of 2010United StatesPublic law: Pub. L. 111-302 · Title: Required biennial reports on possible methods to reduce coinage production costs and prevents the Secretary from making recommendation that would require changes in coin-operated equipmentGovInfo
12/14American Eagle Palladium Bullion Coin Act of 2010United StatesPublic law: Pub. L. 111-303 · Title: Authorized the minting of a new palladium bullion coinGovInfo
12/14Asian Carp Prevention and Control ActUnited StatesPublic law: Pub. L. 111-307 · Title: Added the Asian Carp to species that cannot be imported to the U.S. under the Lacey Act of 1900GovInfo
12/14Federal Buildings Personnel Training Act of 2010United StatesPublic law: Pub. L. 111-308 · Title: Enacted training requirements for federal personnel performing building operations and maintenanceGovInfo
12/14Named a federal building in Pensacola, Florida for Winston E. ArnowUnited StatesPublic law: Pub. L. 111-297GovInfo
12/14Named a federal building and courthouse in Rapid City, South Dakota for Andrew W. BogueUnited StatesPublic law: Pub. L. 111-298GovInfo
12/14Named the Government Printing Office building in Pueblo, Colorado used by the Federal Citizen Information Center for Frank EvansUnited StatesPublic law: Pub. L. 111-299GovInfo
12/14Named a Postal Service building in Fall River, Massachusetts for Sergeant Robert BarrettUnited StatesPublic law: Pub. L. 111-300GovInfo
12/14Renamed the Social Security Administration Operations Building after former commissioner Robert M. BallUnited StatesPublic law: Pub. L. 111-301GovInfo
12/14Named a Postal Service building in Napa, California for Tom KongsgaardUnited StatesPublic law: Pub. L. 111-304GovInfo
12/14Named a Postal Service building in Eureka, California for Sam SaccoUnited StatesPublic law: Pub. L. 111-305GovInfo
12/14Required foreign students wishing to study at a language training program do so in one that has been accredited by the Secretary of Educati…United StatesPublic law: Pub. L. 111-306GovInfo
12/15Medicare and Medicaid Extenders Act of 2010United StatesPublic law: Pub. L. 111-309 · Title: Enacted a number of Medicaid- and Medicare-related extensions and administrative changesGovInfo
12/15CALM ActUnited StatesPublic law: Pub. L. 111-311 · Title: Directed the Federal Communications Commission (FCC) to regulate the volume of television advertisementsGovInfo
12/15Named a Postal Service building in Washington, D.C. for Dorothy HeightUnited StatesPublic law: Pub. L. 111-310GovInfo
12/17Tax Relief, Unemployment Insurance Reauthorization, and Job Creation Act of 2010United StatesPublic law: Pub. L. 111-312 · Title: Extended Middle-Class tax cuts and tax cuts for the wealthy, while extending unemployment insurance and supplying a payroll tax creditGovInfo
12/18Truth in Fur Labeling Act of 2010United StatesPublic law: Pub. L. 111-313 · Title: Made changes to exemptions under the Fur Products Labeling ActGovInfo
12/18Social Security Number Protection Act of 2010United StatesPublic law: Pub. L. 111-318 · Title: Limits access to Social Security numbersGovInfo
12/18Red Flag Program Clarification Act of 2010United StatesPublic law: Pub. L. 111-319 · Title: Amended the Fair Credit Reporting Act with respect to the applicability of identity theft guidelines to creditorsGovInfo
12/18Codified the existing National Aeronautics and Space Act and the new Charles "Pete" Conrad Astronomy Awards Act as Title 51 of the United S…United StatesPublic law: Pub. L. 111-314GovInfo
12/18Made changes to the Water Resources Development Act of 2000 regarding non-federal public entitiesUnited StatesPublic law: Pub. L. 111-315GovInfo
12/18Made minor administrative changes regarding the Office of the Architect of the CapitolUnited StatesPublic law: Pub. L. 111-316GovInfo
12/18Extended the Continuing Appropriations Act, 2010 through December 21, 2010United StatesPublic law: Pub. L. 111-317GovInfo
12/20CAPTA Reauthorization Act of 2010United StatesPublic law: Pub. L. 111-320 · Title: Reauthorizes the Child Abuse Prevention and Treatment Act, the Family Violence Prevention and Services Act, the Child Abuse Prevention and Treatment and Adoption Reform Act of 1978, and the Abandoned GovInfo
12/22Don't Ask, Don't Tell Repeal Act of 2010United StatesPublic law: Pub. L. 111-321 · Title: Repealed Don't Ask, Don't Tell, which had prohibited openly homosexual or bisexual individuals from serving in the United States Armed ForcesGovInfo
12/22Continuing Appropriations and Surface Transportation Extensions Act, 2011United StatesPublic law: Pub. L. 111-322 · Title: Title 1: Continuing Appropriations Amendment, 2011: Amended the Continuing Appropriations Act, 2010 by, among other things, extending appropriations through March 4, 2011; freezing pay for certain exeGovInfo
12/22Hoh Indian Tribe Safe Homelands ActUnited StatesPublic law: Pub. L. 111-323 · Title: Transferred certain land to the United States to be held in trust for the Hoh Indian TribeGovInfo
12/22Regulated Investment Company Modernization Act of 2010United StatesPublic law: Pub. L. 111-325 · Title: Amended the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 to modify certain rules applicable to regulated investment companiesGovInfo
12/22Bankruptcy Technical Corrections Act of 2010United StatesPublic law: Pub. L. 111-327 · Title: Made technical corrections to Title 11 of the United States CodeGovInfo
12/22Kingman and Heritage Islands Act of 2010United StatesPublic law: Pub. L. 111-328 · Title: Amended the National Children's Island Act of 1995 to expand allowable uses for Kingman and Heritage Islands by the District of ColumbiaGovInfo
12/22Airport and Airway Extension Act of 2010, Part IVUnited StatesPublic law: Pub. L. 111-329 · Title: Amended the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 to extend the funding and expenditure authority of the Airport and Airway Trust Fund and to amend title 49 of the United States Code, to extend the airport imGovInfo
12/22Truth in Caller ID Act of 2009United StatesPublic law: Pub. L. 111-331 · Title: Amended the Communications Act of 1934 to prohibit manipulation of caller identification informationGovInfo
12/22National Foundation on Fitness, Sports, and Nutrition Establishment ActUnited StatesPublic law: Pub. L. 111-332 · Title: Established a National Foundation on Physical Fitness and Sports to carry out activities to support and supplement the mission of the President's Council on Physical Fitness and SportsGovInfo
12/22Longfellow House-Washington's Headquarters National Historic Site Designation ActUnited StatesPublic law: Pub. L. 111-333 · Title: Redesignated the Longfellow National Historic Site, Massachusetts, as the `Longfellow House-Washington's Headquarters National Historic Site'GovInfo
12/22Longline Catcher Processor Subsector Single Fishery Cooperative ActUnited StatesPublic law: Pub. L. 111-335 · Title: Authorized a single fisheries cooperative for the Bering Sea Aleutian Islands longline catcher processor subsectorGovInfo
12/22Early Hearing Detection and Intervention Act of 2010United StatesPublic law: Pub. L. 111-337 · Title: Amended the Public Health Service Act regarding early detection, diagnosis, and treatment of hearing lossGovInfo
12/22FOR VETS Act of 2010United StatesPublic law: Pub. L. 111-338 · Title: Amended chapter 5 of title 40, United States Code, to include organizations whose membership comprises substantially veterans as recipient organizations for the donation of federal surplus personal prGovInfo
12/22Museum and Library Services Act of 2010United StatesPublic law: Pub. L. 111-340 · Title: Amended and extended the Museum and Library Services Act, and for other purposesGovInfo
12/22Criminal History Background Checks Pilot Extension Act of 2010United StatesPublic law: Pub. L. 111-341 · Title: Extended the Child Safety Pilot ProgramGovInfo
12/22Preserving Foreign Criminal Assets for Forfeiture Act of 2010United StatesPublic law: Pub. L. 111-342 · Title: Amended title 28, United States Code, to prevent the proceeds or instrumentalities of foreign crime located in the United States from being shielded from foreign forfeiture proceedingsGovInfo
12/22Reauthorized and enhanced Johanna's Law to increase public awareness and knowledge with respect to gynecologic cancersUnited StatesPublic law: Pub. L. 111-324GovInfo
12/22Named the traffic control tower at Spokane International Airport in Spokane, Washington for Roy DavesUnited StatesPublic law: Pub. L. 111-326GovInfo
12/22Made technical corrections to the Coast Guard Authorization Act of 2010United StatesPublic law: Pub. L. 111-330GovInfo
12/22Amended the Act of August 9, 1955, to authorize the Coquille Indian Tribe, the Confederated Tribes of Siletz Indians, the Confederated Trib…United StatesPublic law: Pub. L. 111-334GovInfo
12/22Amended to modify a provision relating to leases involving certain Indian tribesUnited StatesPublic law: Pub. L. 111-336GovInfo
12/22Required reports on the management of Arlington National CemeteryUnited StatesPublic law: Pub. L. 111-339GovInfo
12/29Omnibus Trade Act of 2010United StatesPublic law: Pub. L. 111-344 · Title: Extended trade adjustment assistance and certain trade preference programs and amended the Harmonized Tariff Schedule of the United States to modify temporarily certain rates of dutyGovInfo
12/29Restore Online Shoppers' Confidence ActUnited StatesPublic law: Pub. L. 111-345 · Title: Protected consumers from certain aggressive sales tactics on the InternetGovInfo
12/29Helping Heroes Keep Their Homes Act of 2010United StatesPublic law: Pub. L. 111-346 · Title: Extended certain expiring provisions providing enhanced protections for servicemembers relating to mortgages and mortgage foreclosureGovInfo
12/29Required the Federal Deposit Insurance Corporation to fully insure Interest on Lawyer Trust AccountsUnited StatesPublic law: Pub. L. 111-343GovInfo