How to Cite an Act of Congress in APA

How to cite an act of congress or legislation in APA.

Legislation is cited with the full act name, public law number, and US Statutes at Large reference.

APA 7th Edition Format

Name of Act, Pub. L. No. XXX-XXX, § X, Stat. XXX (Year). URL

Example Citation

Americans with Disabilities Act of 1990, Pub. L. No. 101-336, 104 Stat. 327 (1990).

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Quick APA Rules

  • Author: Lastname, F. I.
  • Up to 20 authors listed
  • No author → title first
  • No date → (n.d.)
  • Books/journals → italicized
  • DOI: https://doi.org/…
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