Interstate Commerce Commission (Noun)
Meaning
A former independent federal agency that supervised and set rates for carriers that transported goods and people between states; was terminated in 1995; "the ICC was established in 1887 as the first federal agency".
Classification
Nouns denoting groupings of people or objects.
Examples
- The Interstate Commerce Commission was a highly influential agency in the early 20th century, overseeing railroad rates and routes across the United States.
- The Interstate Commerce Commission played a significant role in shaping the nation's transportation infrastructure through its regulatory policies.
- Established in 1887, the Interstate Commerce Commission was the first federal agency in the United States, setting a precedent for future regulatory bodies.
- Prior to its termination in 1995, the Interstate Commerce Commission had jurisdiction over a wide range of transportation modes, including railroads, buses, and trucks.
- The Interstate Commerce Commission's legacy can still be seen in the many laws and regulations that govern the US transportation industry today.