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The Agricultural Adjustment Act or The Farm Relief Bill aided farmers and regulated crop production. Ended Jan. 6, 1935
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The Federal Emergency Relief Administration provided states with money to directly aid the unemployed. Ended Dec. 1935
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The Federal Depost Insurance Coporation Insured bank deposits up to $5,000. Today, accounts are protected up to $250,000 by the FDIC.
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The Federal Housing Administration insured loans for building and repaying homes. It is still active today.
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Provided afforable electricity for isolated rural areas.
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Provided job training for unemployed young people and part-time jobs for needy students
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Allowed workers to join unions and outlawed union-busting tactics by management.
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Response to critics (Dr. Townsend and Huey Long), it provided pensions, unemployment insurance, and aid to blind, deaf, disabled, and dependent children.
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Provided federal loans for low cost public housing.
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Required manufacturers to list ingreients in foods, drugs, and cosmetic products
