“Q: Curt: Please give examples of good agreed upon legislation”– Well, there is

–“Q: Curt: Please give examples of good agreed upon legislation”–

Well, there is plenty of legislation that had widespread support because it was trivial budgetary or related work.

Let’s look for three that were popular at the time, even if they have remained disputed over time in one way or another.

1. Federal Deposit Insurance Corporation (FDIC) Act of 1933
This was part of the larger Banking Act of 1933, commonly known as the Glass-Steagall Act. It was enacted during the Great Depression, a time when public confidence in the banking system was extremely low due to widespread bank failures. The FDIC was established to restore trust, and it was widely supported at the time for that reason.

2. National Highway System Designation Act of 1995
This act had bipartisan support and was seen as a natural evolution of the Federal-Aid Highway Act of 1956, which initially established the Interstate Highway System. The focus on infrastructure development and maintenance was a non-contentious issue that had widespread support.

3. Food, Drug, and Cosmetic Act of 1938
This act was passed in the wake of a public health disaster involving a toxic elixir that killed over 100 people, including many children. The tragedy led to a public outcry for stronger regulations, making the act widely supported at the time of its passage.

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