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A federal act is a law made by the United States Congress. It is part of the federal law, which includes the U.S. Constitution, federal regulations, treaties, and common law. State law is different from federal law.
Federal Act
A law created by the United States Congress.
The body of law that includes the United States Constitution, federal statutes and regulations, U.S. treaties, and federal common law is known as federal law. This is different from state law, which only applies within a specific state.
These examples illustrate how federal acts are created by Congress to address important issues that affect people across the entire country. They are part of the body of federal law that helps to ensure that everyone is treated fairly and that important issues are addressed consistently across all states.