Social legislation (U.S.)
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Social legislation: the following Congressional Acts are important in U.S. social policy:
- Age Discrimination in Employment Act
- Administrative Procedures Act
- Adoption and Safe Families Act (1997)
- Adoption Assistance and Child Welfare Act (1980)
- Aid to Families with Dependent Children (AFCD)
- Aid to Dependent Children (ADC)
- Americans With Disabilities Act
- America's Law Enforcement and Mental Health Project Act
- Architectural Barriers Act (1980)
- Balanced Budget Act (1977)
- Border Security Act (2001)
- Child Abuse Prevention and Treatment Act
- Child Support Amendments and Family Support Act (1988)
- Chinese Exclusion Act (1882)
- Church Arson Prevention Act (1996)
- Comprehensive Omnibus Reconciliation Act of 1985
- Contract with America Advancement Act (1996)
- County Poor House Act (New York) (1824)
- Dawes Act (1887)
- Defense of Marriage Act
- Economic Opportunity Act (1964)
- Economic Recovery Act (1981)
- Education for All Handicapped Children Act (1975)
- Employment Nondiscrimination Act
- Enhance Border Security and Visa Re-entry Act
- Equal Opportunity Credit Act
- Equal Pay Act
- Equal Rights Amendment
- Employee Retirement Income Security Act
- Manpower Development and Training Act (1962)
- Older Americans Act (1965)
- Shepard-Towner Act (1921)
- Social Security Act (1935)