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1 U.S.C. 101: Enacting clauseText contains those laws in effect through Public Law 119-120 (October 7, 2026).
From Title 1-GENERAL PROVISIONSCHAPTER 2-ACTS AND RESOLUTIONS; FORMALITIES OF ENACTMENT; REPEALS; SEALING OF INSTRUMENTS
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§101. Enacting clause

The enacting clause of all Acts of Congress shall be in the following form: “Be it enacted by the Senate and House of Representatives of the United States of America in Congress assembled.”

( July 30, 1947, ch. 388 , 61 Stat. 634 .)