Recovery, relief and reform

CWA

1933

Then: Employed 4 million people to build everyday land marks
Now: Ended that spring due to overspending

FCA

Mar 27, 1933

Then: Helped farmers refinance their mortgages
Now: Their agency today services their authority to the Farm Credit Act of 1971

AAA

Apr 12, 1933

Then: Would pay farmers not to raise or produce certain products
Now: The Administration ended in 1942

FDIC

Jun 16, 1933

Then: Government insurance for back deposits
Now: The FDIC covers all types of deposits received to an insured bank

SEC

Jun 6, 1934

Then: Created to regulate the stock markets and stop fraud
Now: Civil enforcement will bring action against firms and individuals who violate security laws

National Labor Relations Board

Jul 5, 1935

Then: Gave workers the right to unionize and bargain as a group
Now: Dedicates work and power to the rights of employees to determine weather to have unions as their bargaining representatives

Social Security Act

Aug 14, 1935

Then: Provided financial security for older Americans, unemployed workers, and others
Now: Provides benefits for retirement, disability, Medicare, survivors, and SSI

Federal Housing Authority

Sep 9, 1965

Then: Improved house financing, standards, and increase employment in the home construction industry
Now: provides funds to increase supply and affordability for housing and ownership for low-income families