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Hepburn Act
· Who: sponsored by William Peters Hepburn
· What: a law to enable railroad regulations (set maximum rates, discontinues free passes and able to look at financial records) extended to cover bridges, terminals, ferries, railroad sleeping cars, express companies and oil pipelines.
· Where: All railroads, bridges, terminals, ferries, railroad sleeping cars, express companies and oil pipelines in U.S
· When:1906
· Why: to be able to set maximum railroad rates
· How: passed by congress
· President: Theodore Roosevelt
· Success/Failure: Success
Elkins Act
· Who:The law was sponsored by President Theodore Roosevelt
· What: The Elkins Act authorized the Interstate Commerce Commission to impose heavy fines on railroads that offered rebates, and upon the shippers that accepted these rebates. The railroad companies were not permitted to offer rebates.
· Where: Railroad companies in the United States
· When: 1903
· Why: to strengthen the I.C.C
· How: Passed Congress and signed by the President
· President: Theodore Roosevelt
· Success/Failure: Success
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What was a direct result of the Hepburn Act?
The Hepburn Act of 1906 allowed the Interstate Commerce Commission the ability to extend its jurisdiction. It also gave them power to maximize railroad rates.
Was thomas elkins a slave?
yes
What year did Thomas elkins die?
Thomas Elkins was an African American inventor from Albany, New York. It is not clear when he died but he was born in the 1800s.
How did Thomas Elkins die?
The African-American inventor Dr. Thomas Elkins, lived from 1818 until his death in 1900. His cause of death is unknown.
Did Thomas Elkins have a wife and children?
No he never want kids or a wife never wanted them never will.
What specific industry was finally brought under effective government regulation by the Elkins Act and the Hepburn Act?
Railroads
The Mann-Elkins Act was passed to regulate?
Railroads and communications. It strengthened the (very weak and ineffective) Interstate Commerce Act of 1887 and the Elkins Act of 1903 and the Hepburn Act of 1906 which also regulated railroads.
The Elkins Act and the Hepburn Act regulated railroads by?
The Elkins Act of 1903 and the Hepburn Act of 1906 were significant pieces of legislation aimed at curbing railroad monopolies and unfair practices. The Elkins Act prohibited railroads from offering rebates to favored customers, ensuring more equitable rates for all shippers. The Hepburn Act further strengthened regulations by granting the Interstate Commerce Commission (ICC) the authority to set maximum railroad rates and expand its oversight of railroad operations. Together, these acts aimed to promote fair competition and protect consumers from exploitative pricing.
What legislation strengthened the hand of the Interstate Commerce Commission?
The 1903 Elkins Act addressed unfair competitive methods. The 1906 Hepburn Act eliminated the mandated court order to make ICC rulings binding and gave the ICC control of gas and water pipelines
What two acts regulated shipping rates within the railroad industry?
The Interstate Commerce Act of 1887 and the Hepburn Act of 1906 regulated shipping rates within the railroad industry in the United States. These acts aimed to prevent unfair practices and discrimination in rail transportation, as well as to promote fair and reasonable rates.
What did Theodore Roosevelt do that strengthened the regulation of rail roads?
Theodore Roosevelt strengthened the regulation of railroads primarily through his support of the Elkins Act of 1903 and the Hepburn Act of 1906. The Elkins Act made it illegal for railroads to offer rebates to favored customers, thereby promoting fair competition. The Hepburn Act further empowered the Interstate Commerce Commission (ICC) to set maximum railroad rates and expanded its authority, ensuring greater oversight and regulation of the rail industry. These actions were part of Roosevelt's broader Progressive Era reforms aimed at curbing corporate monopolies and protecting consumers.
What was the act that ended railroads kickbacks?
The Interstate Commerce Act
Who was president during the mann-elkins act?
Wilson
How did Hepburn Act Change the government's role in industry?
The Hepburn act gave the government the power to set and limit shipping costs.
How did the hepburn act change the governments role industry?
The Hepburn act gave the government the power to set and limit shipping costs.
What increased the ICC's regulatory powers?
Man-Elkins Act
What was the effect of the Mann-Elkins Act which was passed by Congress in 1910?
It strengthened the Interstate Commerce Act.
