Major Legislation
- December 30, 1969: Federal Coal Mine Health and Safety Act, Pub.L. 91-173
- 1969: Tax Reform Act of 1969, Pub.L. 91-172
- January 1, 1970: National Environmental Policy Act, Pub.L. 91-190
- April 3, 1970: Environmental Quality Improvement Act, Pub.L. 91-224
- May 21, 1970: Airport and Airway Development Act, Pub.L. 91-258, title I
- August 12, 1970: Postal Reorganization Act (United States Postal Service), Pub.L. 91-375
- August 15, 1970: Economic Stabilization Act
- September 22, 1970: District of Columbia Delegate Act, Pub.L. 91-405
- October 15, 1970: Organized Crime Control Act, Pub.L. 91-452 (including the Racketeer Influenced and Corrupt Organizations Act ("RICO")
- 1970: Urban Mass Transportation Act of 1970, Pub.L. 91-453
- October 26, 1970: Bank Secrecy Act, Pub.L. 91-508
- October 27, 1970: Controlled Substances Act, Pub.L. 91-513
- 1970: Rail Passenger Service Act (Amtrak), Pub.L. 91-518
- December 24, 1970: Family Planning Services and Population Research Act of 1970, Pub.L. 91-572
- December 24, 1970: Plant Variety Protection Act, Pub.L. 91-577
- December 29, 1970: Occupational Safety and Health Act (OSHA), Pub.L. 91-596
- December 31, 1970: Clean Air Act Extension, Pub.L. 91-604
- December 31, 1970: Housing and Urban Development Act of 1970, Pub.L. 91-609, including title VII, National Urban Policy and New Community Development Act of 1970
- 1971: Lead-Based Paint Poisoning Prevention Act, Pub.L. 91-695
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