Progressive Legislation Timeline

  • Hepburn Act

    Hepburn Act
    This act gave the Interstate Commerce Commission the power to regulate the railroads.
  • Meat Inspection Act

    Meat Inspection Act
    This act prohibited the sale of adulterated or misbranded livestock and derived products as food and ensured that all meat would be sanitarily slaughtered and processed livestock.
  • Pure Food and Drug Act

    Pure Food and Drug Act
    This prohibited the sale of misbranded or adulterated food and drugs in interstate commerce.
  • 16th Amendment

    16th Amendment
    The 16th Amendment allowed Congress to issue an income tax without having to determine based on the population.
  • 17th Amendment

    17th Amendment
    The 17th Amendment gave a direct election for U.S. senators by the voters of each state.
  • Federal Reserve Act

    Federal Reserve Act
    This Act allowed the legislation that created the Federal Reserve System in the United States.
  • Federal Trade Commission Act

    Federal Trade Commission Act
    This act allowed the FTC agency to investigate and prevent unfair methods of competition, and unfair or deceptive acts or practices affecting commerce.
  • Clayton Antitrust Act

    Clayton Antitrust Act
    This act aimed to promote fair competition and prevent unfair business practices that could harm consumers when they buy the product.
  • 18th Amendment

    18th Amendment
    The 18th Amendment made all alcoholic beverages illegal to sell, transport, and make.
  • 19th Amendment

    19th Amendment
    The 19th Amendment granted the right for women to vote.