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What was the goal of the interstate commerce act?


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The Interstate Commerce Act created the first federal regulatory agency in 1887 to regulate and control the railroad industry. It was designed to address the issues of railroad abuse and discrimination. Therefore, many would consider it to be an important piece of legislation.

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It was the first true federal regulatory agency. It was designed to address the issues of railroad abuse and discrimination.

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