ALPHABET SOUP of AGENCIES.

TVA

Feb 18, 1933

Called Tennessee Valley Authority.Tackled important problems in the valley

EBA

Mar 9, 1933

Called Emergency Banking Act. Created to help the banking system be more stable.

FCA

Mar 27, 1933

Called Farm Credit Administration. Helped farmers with credit.

CCC

Apr 5, 1933

Called Civilian Conservation Corps.Was a work relief program for unmarried unemployed men.

AAA

May 12, 1933

Called Agricultural Adjustment Act.Reduced surpluses and boost agricultural prices

FDIC

Jun 16, 1933

Called Federal Deposit Insurance Corporation.Insured banks.

PWA

Jun 16, 1933

Called Public Works Administration.Was to help with publics works places such as hospitals and dams.

NRA

Jun 20, 1933

Called National Recovery Administration.Regulated consumer prices.

CWA

Nov 9, 1933

Called Civil Works Administration. Short-lived.Created for unemployed people.Intended just for winter

FAA

1934

Called Federal Aviation Administration.Created after the new deal. However he renamed the Department of Commerce to the Bureau of Air Commerce, which was an early version of it. Involves air travel.

SEC

Jun 6, 1934

Called U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission.Protects investors.

FCC

Jun 19, 1934

Called Federal Communications Commission.Responsible for radios and communication

WPA

May 6, 1935

Called Works Progress Administration. Created millions of jobs for buildings and such

SSA

Aug 14, 1935

Called Social Security Administration.Gave benefits to the disabled and those retired.

USHA

Sep 1, 1937

Called United States Housing Authority. Concerned with urban housing for low-income families.