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twenty fourth amendment
abolished the poll tax in federal elections. it is still used today -
tax reduction act
cut corporate and individual taxes to stimulate growth. it is still being used today. -
civil rights act
Outlawed discrimination in public accommodations, housing, and jobs; increased federal power to prosecute civil rights abuses. It is still used today. -
wilderness preservation act
set aside over 9 million acres for national forest lands. it still is in affect today. -
Medicare act
established Medicare and Medicaid programs, which helped the elderly and people who couldn't get insurance. It is still widely used today -
voting rights act
ended the practice of requiring voters to pass literacy tests and permitted the federal government to monitor voter registration. it is still used today -
Omnibus housing act
provided money for low-income housing. this is still used today -
Highway Safety Act
required states to set up highway safety programs. There are still these programs today
