March 3, 1875–1974
U.S. Capitol Building, First Street and East Capitol Street, Washington, DC 20004
The Page Act was the first federal anti-immigration law, and also the first federal anti-prostitution law specfically baring Chinese women from immigrating to the United States for “immoral purposes.” This Act was not fully repealed until 1974. In 2011 the Senate issued a statement of regret for these restrictive laws.
