Public Works Acquisition and Equipment Act for Defense Program1945-01-01unknownhttp://rightsstatements.org/vocab/NKC/1.0/enghttp://congressarchives.org/record/CAC_CC_047_1_5_2_0003This public law, enacted by the 77th Congress, provides for the acquisition and equipment of public works necessary for the defense program. It includes provisions for defense housing and public works, such as schools, hospitals, and recreational facilities. The law authorizes the Federal Works Administrator to acquire land, plan and construct public works, and make loans or grants for their maintenance. It also outlines provisions for the termination of authority once the emergency declared by the President has ceased. The law emphasizes the importance of maintaining and operating public works based on need, without discrimination based on race, creed, or color.