Federal Oversight during the Progressive Era

The Progressive Era saw various reforms aimed at addressing issues such as monopolies, labor rights, women's suffrage, and government corruption. Reformers justified their initiatives through a blend of moral imperatives and individual rights. One significant aspect of this movement was the push for regulatory policies which were aimed at controlling large corporations and ensuring fair labor practices. Among these reforms, some arose from grassroots movements while others were institutional. Identify which of the following pieces of legislation most directly aimed to empower federal oversight of business practices in a way that exemplified Progressive reforms.