Federal statutes are laws enacted by the United States Congress. These laws apply to all states and territories within the country and are designed to address issues that affect the nation as a whole, such as immigration, taxation, and civil rights. Once a bill is passed by both the House of Representatives and the Senate, it is signed by the President to become law. Federal statutes are organized in the United States Code, which is a compilation of all federal laws. They can be amended or repealed by subsequent legislation, and they take precedence over state laws when there is a conflict, ensuring a uniform legal framework across the country.