Interstate Commerce Commission (ICC)

Interstate Commerce Commission (ICC)

The first federal regulatory agency, established by passage of the Interstate Commerce Act in 1887 to regulate the railroads. The ICC's powers were expanded to oversee other forms of transportation and communication.

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Category: American history
Company: University of Houston
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