The Eighty-Third Congress of the United States convened from January 3, 1953, to August 27, 1954. It was composed of the Senate and the House of Representatives, with a total of 48 Democrats and 47 Republicans in the Senate, and 234 Democrats and 201 Republicans in the House. This Congress is notable for addressing issues related to the post-World War II era, including national security and economic policies. During the Eighty-Third Congress, significant legislation was passed, including the Housing Act of 1954, which aimed to improve housing conditions, and the Atomic Energy Act of 1954, which revised the management of atomic energy. The Congress also dealt with the early stages of the Cold War, focusing on foreign policy and military readiness.