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The Hepburn Act is a 1906 United States federal law that gave the Interstate Commerce Commission (ICC) the power to set maximum railroad rates and extend its jurisdiction.This led to the discontinuation of free passes to loyal shippers.y the Hepburn Act, the ICC's authority was extended to cover bridges, terminals, ferries, railroad sleeping cars, express companies and oil pipelines.
â¢ The Securities Act of 1933 was passed by Congress following the Stock Market Crash of 1929 and during the ensuing Great Depression. The Securities Act of 1933 was legislated pursuant to the interstate commerce clause of the United States Constitution. The purpose of the Securities Act of 1933 is to aid the federal government in regulating business offerings. In essence, the Securities Act of 1933 was passed to re-instill consumer confidence and tighten regulations during the Great Depression.