Presidents don't 'pass' any legislation. Congress passes the bills, the predisent then signs them into law.
BUT ... FDR signed the most because of the programs to stimulate the economy and provide some 'relief' for people during the depression.
Depending on your point of view even projects to build things could be considered social welfare because they provide jobs. Eisenhower signed the bill(s) for the interstate highway projects ... big jobs program.
How about Bush 2? All the deficit spending for 2 unfunded wars --- created social welfare thru trumped up lies about Iraq now Obama is carring on that tradition.
Is social welfare restricted to helping the poor? Regan, Clinton, and Bush 2 did a lot in their economic policies to create social welfare for the rich enabling them to cheat lie and steal from the middle and lower classes. Let's not forget Nixon removing the last vestiges of the gold standard creating the runaway inflation the the government lies about -- pretending that inflation is a low 1 or 2 percent when real inflation probably exceeds 5 percent.
In my opinion NO president is really helping anyone but the rich ... that is who financed getting them into office. The small amount of help to th lower class is nothing compared to what they do for the rich.
The New Deal
The term "steward of public welfare" is often associated with Franklin D. Roosevelt, who served as President of the United States from 1933 to 1945. His New Deal policies aimed to provide relief, recovery, and reform during the Great Depression, significantly expanding the role of the federal government in economic and social welfare. Roosevelt's initiatives laid the groundwork for modern social safety nets and government responsibility for public welfare.
The American welfare state began to take shape during the Great Depression in the 1930s, particularly with the implementation of the Social Security Act of 1935. This legislation established a system of social insurance and assistance programs aimed at providing support to the elderly, the unemployed, and the disabled. The expansion of welfare programs continued through subsequent decades, particularly during the New Deal and the Great Society initiatives of the 1960s.
Franklin D. Roosevelt significantly expanded the role of the federal government and social welfare programs during his presidency, particularly through his New Deal initiatives in response to the Great Depression. These programs aimed to provide relief, recovery, and reform, establishing a framework for federal involvement in the economy and social welfare that had not existed before. Roosevelt's policies laid the groundwork for future federal social programs and a more active government role in citizens' lives.
The acts passed in the 1930s, particularly during the New Deal era, significantly expanded the role of the federal government in economic and social affairs. Legislation such as the Social Security Act and the National Industrial Recovery Act established government programs aimed at providing relief, recovery, and reform in response to the Great Depression. This shift marked a move towards a more interventionist government, with increased responsibility for economic stability and citizens' welfare, laying the groundwork for modern social safety nets. Overall, these acts transformed the relationship between the government and the American public, establishing expectations for federal involvement in economic and social issues.
Social legislation is important because it makes sure that human rights are protected. This type of legislation also improves poverty conditions.
social security in 1935
social welfare minister
The New Deal
Thomas Wilhelmsson has written: 'Social contract law and European integration' -- subject(s): Contracts, European Union, Law and legislation, Public welfare, Social aspects, Social aspects of Contracts, Social contract, Welfare state
Great Society
Kathleen. Bell has written: 'Research study on supplementary benefit appeal tribunals' -- subject(s): Administrative remedies, Law and legislation, Social security 'Disequilibrium in welfare' -- subject(s): Public welfare, Social service, Welfare state
what was the most significant social legislation passed by any congress in the history of the US?
Great Society
A. D. Thomas has written: 'Welfare law' -- subject(s): Social security, Law and legislation
Labor law specifically deals with regulations related to employment, such as wages, working conditions, and employee rights. Social legislation, on the other hand, encompasses a broader range of laws that aim to protect and support individuals' social welfare, such as healthcare, social security, and education. Labor law is a subset of social legislation, focusing on the rights and obligations of workers and employers.
Mel Cousins has written: 'Seen and heard' -- subject(s): Children, Legal status, laws, Children's rights 'European Welfare States' 'Benefit take-up' -- subject(s): Social security beneficiaries, Services for 'Civil legal aid in France, Ireland, the Netherlands and the United Kingdom' -- subject(s): Legal aid 'Social welfare law' -- subject(s): Public welfare, Law and legislation, Social policy, Ireland 'Social security law in Ireland' -- subject(s): Social security, Law and legislation