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The Civilian Conservation Corp (CCC) helped provide jobs from young men on conservation projects. It started in 1933 and went to 1942.
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The Tennessee Valley Authority (TVA) helped felvope resources for the Tennessee Valley. It is still in use today
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The Public Works Administration (PWA) was a way to create jobs on government projects. It was renamed in 1335 and lasted until 1944.
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The Federal Housing Administration (FHA) backed up loans so familes could build and repair homes. The FHA is still in use today and backs up close to 40% of todays mortgages.
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The Rural Electrification Administration (REA) was a way to get electricty to rural farms accross america. By 1942 over 50% of all us farms had electricty. It was in effect until 1994.
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The Banking Act of 1935 set up a seven member board to look over the nations money supply and intrest rates on loans. It is still in use today.
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The Social Security Administration was used to help build retirement funds. This is money taken out of your paychecks and given back to you at retirement.
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The United States Housing Authority (USHA) gave out loans so you could get a low cost for public housing. This act is still in use today and helps out low income familes.
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The Food Drug and Cosmetic Act (FDC) required products to be listed with the ingredents used to make the food, cosmetics and Drugs. This is still in use today.
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The Fair Labor Standerds Act was the act that set up a minimun wage and a max amount of hours a person can work in a week. This act still stands today with only litte changes.
