Progressive Legislation Timeline

Hepburn Act

Feb 8, 1906

This act was meant to give power to the Interstate Commerce Commission so that they could regulate shipping rates. The president when this act went into place was Theodore Roosevelt who was president during 1901-1909

Antiquities Act

Jun 8, 1906

This provided protection of cultural and natural resources of historic or scientific interest on federal lands. The president was Theodore Roosevelt, 1901-1909

Meat Inspection Act

Jun 30, 1906

This act prohibited the sale of misbranded livestock and assured more sanitary ways of packing and getting meat. This act remade the meat packing industry. This act was signed by Theodore Roosevelt whose term was 1901- 1909.

Pure Food and Drug Act

Jun 30, 1906

This act prohibited the selling of misbranded or out-of-date drugs and food. Theodore Roosevelt signed this act and was president during 1901- 1909.

16th Amendment

Jul 2, 1909

This amendment allowed Congress to issue an income tax without having to determine it based on population. William Taft was President during this time, 1909-1913.

Mann Elkins Act

1910

This gave the ICC the power to set maximum freight rates. They also were allowed to suspend freight changes for up to 10 months. WIlliam Taft was president during this time. His term was 1909-1913

Federal Reserve Act

Dec 23, 1910

This gave the Fed the ability to print money and policy tools to ensure economic stability. President Woodrow Wilson signed this act into law, his term was 1913-1921.

17th Amendment

1913

The 17th Amendment stated that the US will have two Senators from each state who are elected by the people. These Senators will carry out six years and each Senator will have one vote. President Woodrow Wilson passed this act, his term was 1913-1921.

Adamson Act

1914

This act established an eight-hour workday with additional pay for overtime for interstate railroad workers. Woodrow Wilson was President when this act was passed. His term was 1913-1921.

Federal Trade Commission Act

Sep 26, 1914

This act established the Federal Trade Commission. This act outlawed unfair methods of competition. President Woodrow Wilson passed this act, his term was 1913-1921.

Clayton Antitrust Act

Oct 8, 1914

This act defined unethical business practices such as price fixing, and monopolies, while also upholding various rights of labor. This act was passed while President Woodrow was in office. He was in office 1913- 1921.

Workers Compensation Act

1916

This act provides compensation coverage for employment-related injuries and occupational diseases. Woodrow Wilson passed this act, his term was 1913-1921

Keating Owen Act

Sep 1, 1916

This act limited the hours that children could work. It also made the interstate sale of goods made by children forbidden. President Woodrow Wilson signed this act. He was president 1913- 1921.

18th Amendment

Jan 16, 1919

This amendment prohibited the manufacturing, selling, and transportation of alcohol. The president during this act was Woodrow Wilson, 1913-1921.

Volstead Act

Oct 28, 1919

This act provided enforcement of the 18th Amendment which prohibited the making, selling, and transporting of alcohol. But did not prevent the consumption or possession of alcoholic beverages. Woodrow Wilson was president during this act's passing. His term was 1913-1921.

19th Amendment

Aug 26, 1920

This amendment granted women the right to vote. Woodrow Wilson helped pass this act, 1913-1921.