1934 On June 6, the Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) created by Congress.Timeline State: District of ColumbiaTimeline Country: United StatesTimeline Subjects: the economyEra: 1901-2000 Read more about 1934
1934 On April 21, Congress passes the Cotton Control Act which for the first time imposes quotas limiting agricultural production.Timeline State: District of ColumbiaTimeline Country: United StatesTimeline Subjects: agricultureEra: 1901-2000 Read more about 1934
1934 The Civil Works Emergency Relief Administration (CWA) is created by Congress on February 15, to stimulate the economy.Timeline State: District of ColumbiaTimeline Country: United StatesTimeline Subjects: the economyEra: 1901-2000 Read more about 1934
1933 On August 5, President Roosevelt establishes the National Labor Board by executive order to enforce the right of collective bargaining.Timeline State: District of ColumbiaTimeline Country: United StatesTimeline Subjects: labor & unionsEra: 1901-2000 Read more about 1933
1933 On June 16, Congress passes the National Recovery Administration (NRA).Timeline State: District of ColumbiaTimeline Country: United StatesTimeline Subjects: the economyEra: 1901-2000 Read more about 1933
1933 Congress passes the Home Owners Refinancing Act on June 13 to provide mortgage money and other assistance to homeowners.Timeline State: District of ColumbiaTimeline Country: United StatesTimeline Subjects: the economyEra: 1901-2000 Read more about 1933
1933 On May 12, Congress passes the Federal Emergence Relief Act which authorizes immediate grants to states for relief projects.Timeline State: District of ColumbiaTimeline Country: United StatesTimeline Subjects: labor & unionsEra: 1901-2000 Read more about 1933
1933 The Emergency Banking Act is passed by Congress on March 9. This is the first act of the Hundred Days Session of Congress, the most active period of legislation crafting in the history of the United States.Timeline State: District of ColumbiaTimeline Country: United StatesTimeline Subjects: the economyEra: 1901-2000 Read more about 1933
1933 On March 5, President Roosevelt declares a four-day Bank Holiday, closing all banking institutions in the U.S. to stop the banking panic.Timeline State: District of ColumbiaTimeline Country: United StatesTimeline Subjects: the economyEra: 1901-2000 Read more about 1933
1933 On June 16, Congress passes the Public Works Administration (PWA).Timeline State: District of ColumbiaTimeline Country: United StatesTimeline Subjects: labor & unionsEra: 1901-2000 Read more about 1933
