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Title 1: General Provisions
Rules of construction for interpreting all federal statutes, including definitions of statutory terms, effective dates, and the official publication of laws.
3 chapters · 12 sections · 3 key sections available
Key Sections (3)
§ 1
Words Denoting Number, Gender, and So Forth
When reading any federal law, singular words also mean plural and vice versa, and masculine pronouns include feminine. This prevents technical arguments about wording.
businessEffective: Jul 30, 1947
§ 3
Publication of Acts and Resolutions
After a bill becomes law, the Archivist of the United States must publish it promptly in slip-law form and send copies for public printing.
Effective: Jul 30, 1947
§ 7
Definition of 'Marriage' and 'Spouse'
Federal law defines marriage as a legal union between two people as recognized by the state where it took place, following the Respect for Marriage Act of 2022.
familyEffective: Dec 13, 2022