United States Code

The U.S. Code is the official compilation of federal statutes. Select a title below to learn more and access the official text.

• Title 1: General Provisions

  Rules of construction, official territorial papers, and acts of Congress.

• Title 2: The Congress

  Organization and procedure of Congress, elections, and congressional officers.

• Title 3: The President

  Powers, duties, and compensation of the President and Vice President.

• Title 4: Flag and Seal

  The national flag, seal, seat of government, and state admissions.

• Title 5: Government Organization

  Organization of federal agencies and employment of federal civil servants.

• Title 6: Domestic Security

  Homeland security organization and critical infrastructure protection.

• Title 7: Agriculture

  Regulation of agriculture, commodities, and rural development.

• Title 8: Aliens and Nationality

  Immigration, naturalization, and nationality laws.

• Title 9: Arbitration

  Federal arbitration law and enforcement of arbitration agreements.

• Title 10: Armed Forces

  Organization, personnel, and procedures of the U.S. military.

• Title 11: Bankruptcy

  Federal bankruptcy procedure and relief for debtors.

• Title 12: Banks and Banking

  Regulation of banks, savings associations, and credit unions.

• Title 13: Census

  Conduct of the decennial census and related data collection.

• Title 14: Coast Guard

  Organization and operation of the United States Coast Guard.

• Title 15: Commerce and Trade

  Regulation of interstate and foreign commerce, trademarks, and consumer protection.

• Title 16: Conservation

  Protection of natural resources, national parks, wildlife, and fisheries.

• Title 17: Copyrights

  Protection of original works of authorship and related rights.

• Title 18: Crimes

  Federal criminal offenses and criminal procedure.

• Title 19: Customs Duties

  Tariffs, duties, and customs administration.

• Title 20: Education

  Federal education programs and policies.

• Title 21: Food and Drugs

  Regulation of food, drugs, cosmetics, and controlled substances.

• Title 22: Foreign Relations

  Diplomatic and consular relations, foreign assistance, and international agreements.

• Title 23: Highways

  Federal-aid highway programs and highway safety.

• Title 24: Hospitals

  Federal hospitals, asylums, and charitable institutions.

• Title 25: Indians

  Laws concerning Native American tribes, lands, and federal trust responsibilities.

• Title 26: Tax Code

  Federal taxation of income, estates, gifts, employment, and excises.

• Title 27: Liquors

  Federal regulation of intoxicating liquors and distilled spirits.

• Title 28: Judiciary

  Organization of federal courts, jurisdiction, and civil and criminal procedure.

• Title 29: Labor

  Labor standards, worker safety, employment discrimination, and pension benefits.

• Title 30: Mining

  Federal regulation of mineral lands and mining operations.

• Title 31: Money and Finance

  The national currency, public debt, and federal financial management.

• Title 32: National Guard

  Organization and service of the National Guard.

• Title 33: Navigation

  Navigation, shipping, and protection of navigable waters.

• Title 34: Crime Control

  Federal law enforcement assistance, crime prevention, and victim services.

• Title 35: Patents

  Patent law and the United States Patent and Trademark Office.

• Title 36: Patriotic Observances

  National motto, anthem, flag code, and patriotic organizations.

• Title 37: Military Pay

  Pay, allowances, and benefits for uniformed service members.

• Title 38: Veterans' Benefits

  Benefits and services for veterans and their families.

• Title 39: Postal Service

  Organization and operation of the United States Postal Service.

• Title 40: Public Buildings

  Federal public buildings, property management, and public works.

• Title 41: Public Contracts

  Federal procurement and government contracts.

• Title 42: Public Health

  Public health programs, social security, civil rights, and housing.

• Title 43: Public Lands

  Management and disposition of federal public lands.

• Title 44: Public Printing

  Government printing, publications, and public access to federal documents.

• Title 45: Railroads

  Federal regulation of railroads and rail transportation.

• Title 46: Shipping

  Regulation of maritime shipping and merchant marine.

• Title 47: Telecommunications

  Federal regulation of telecommunications, broadcasting, and the internet.

• Title 48: Territories

  Government of U.S. territories and insular possessions.

• Title 49: Transportation

  Federal transportation policy, aviation, railroads, pipelines, and motor vehicle safety.

• Title 50: National Defense

  National defense, armed forces reserves, and war powers.

• Title 51: Space Programs

  National aeronautics and space programs, including NASA and commercial space activities.

• Title 52: Voting and Elections

  Federal election laws, voting rights, and campaign finance.

• Title 54: National Park Service

  National Park System, national trails, wild and scenic rivers, and related conservation programs.

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