A federal law refers to a law that is enacted by the central government of a country and applies throughout the entire nation. In the United States, federal laws are created by Congress and have authority over state laws.
Related terms
State Law: State laws refer to laws that are specific to an individual state within the United States. They can differ from state to state.
Constitutional Law: Constitutional law refers to the body of laws derived from the Constitution, which is considered the supreme law of the land in the United States.
Legislation: Legislation refers to bills or acts passed by legislatures (such as Congress) that become law.