| February 13, 1801 2 Stat. 90 |
Congress established the Second Circuit, including Connecticut, New York, and Vermont (all of which had been in the Eastern Circuit) in the circuit. | Connecticut, New York, Vermont |
| April 29, 1802 2 Stat. 157 |
After repeal of the 1801 act, Congress reestablished the Second Circuit, including Connecticut, New York, and Vermont in the circuit. | No change |