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The Tax Reduction Act cut corporate and individual taxes to stimulate growth. This act was signed by President Lyndon Johnson, on Feb. 26, 1964. The rates were cut across the board by around 20%.
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The Civil Rights Act outlawed discrimination in public accommodations, housing, and jobs. It increased federal power to prosecute civil rights abuses. It ended unequal rights to vote based on color. This was signed by President Lyndon Johnson on July 2, 1964.
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Established Medicare and Medicaid programs.
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The Higher Education Act funded scholarships and low-interest loans for college students. It was part of President Lyndon Johnson's Great Society domestic agenda. Texas State University- then called "Southwest Texas State College"- was the state chosen for the signing site.
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Requires states to set up highway safety programs.
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Set federal air pollution guidelines and extended federal enforcement power.
