The ICC could make railroads submit their records to Congress.
Railroad operations across the nation
The ICC could make railroads submit their records to Congress.
Its the railroad industry
The Interstate Commerce Commission (ICC) regulated commercial transportation between the states: railroads, trucking, shipping, air freight; basically it regulated anything that moved goods. It originally started with the growth and development of railroads during the 19th century. The railroads in general were owned by fabulously wealthy investors, since it took a vast amount of capital to lay tracks and purchase the expensive engines and cars, the "high technology" of their day. In return for vast investments, the railroads expected vast profits, and they engaged in all sorts of unsavory tactics that were unfair to their customers. The ICC was established in 1887 following a Supreme Court decision in favor of railroads that ONLY the U.S. government could regulate interstate commerce, another blow against State's Rights. The U.S. Constitution only says the following about interstate commerce, describing the power of Congress: "To regulate Commerce with foreign Nations, and among the several States, and with the Indian Tribes". Everything else that has come after is the result of legislation and court decisions.
To make the railroad rates "reasonable and just".
Railroad operations across the nation
it was the Department of Transportation
The ICC could make rairoads submit their records to Congress
The ICC could make railroads submit their records to Congress.
Railroads
The Interstate Commerce Commission (ICC) was created in 1887 to regulate the railroads. Its main purpose was to oversee railroad rates and ensure fair practices in the industry. The ICC had the authority to investigate complaints, issue regulations, and enforce laws related to railroad operations.
By regulating railroad shipping rates
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The ICC helped farmers by regulating railroad shipping rates
The Interstate Commerce Commission was a regulatory agency created by the Interstate Commerce Act of 1887. The agency was abolished in 1995, and its remaining functions were transferred to the Surface Transportation Board.