The federal statutes giving rise to civil litigation handled by the Section include the following:
- A. Endangered Species Act of 1973, 16 U.S.C. § 1531
- B. Airborne Hunting Act, 16 U.S.C. § 742j-1
- C. Migratory Bird Treaty Act, 16 U.S.C. § 703
- D. Migratory Bird Conservation Act, 16 U.S.C. §§ 715-715d, 715e, 715f to 715k, 715-715r
- E. Bald and Golden Eagle Protection Act, 16 U.S.C. §§ 668-668d
- F. Dingell-Johnson Fish Restoration Act, 16 U.S.C. §§ 777-777i, 777k
- G. National Wildlife Refuge System Administration Act, 16 U.S.C. §§ 668dd, 668ee
- H. Marine Protection, Research and Sanctuaries Act, 16 U.S.C. § 1431
- I. Magnuson Fishery Conservation and Management Act, 16 U.S.C. § 1801
- J. Atlantic Tunas Convention Act, 16 U.S.C. § 971
- K. Tuna Conventions Act, 16 U.S.C. § 951
- L. Marine Mammal Protection Act, 16 U.S.C. § 1361
- M. Fur Seal Act of 1966, 16 U.S.C. § 1151
- N. Wild Free Roaming Horses and Burros Act, 16 U.S.C. §§ 1331-1340
- O. Fish and Wildlife Coordination Act, 16 U.S.C. §§ 661-667e
- P. Animal Damage Control Act, 7 U.S.C. § 8351
- Q. Sponge Act, 16 U.S.C. § 781
- R. Northern Pacific Halibut Act, 16 U.S.C. § 773
- S. Antarctic Conservation Act, 16 U.S.C. § 2401
- T. Atlantic Salmon Convention Act, 16 U.S.C. § 3601 et seq.
- U. Humane Methods of Livestock Slaughter Act, 7 U.S.C. § 1902 (including violations cross-referenced under 21 U.S.C. § 601)
- V. Animal Welfare Act, 7 U.S.C. § 2131
- W. Animal Fighting Venture Prohibition, 7 U.S.C. § 2156
- X. Horse Protection Act, 15 U.S.C. § 1821
- Y. 28-Hour Law, 49 U.S.C. § 80502
[cited in JM 5-7.120; JM 5-7.300; JM 5-10.100]
[Updated May 2018]