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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.
The Hepburn Act is a piece of legislation passed by the United States Legislature in 1906 whose purpose was to regulate the railroad industry.At the time, monopolistic oil companies wielded their power over the railroads and the Hepburn Act was a measure to check those companiesâ growing power.he Hepburn Act is a piece of legislation passed by the United States Legislature in 1906 whose purpose was to regulate the railroad industry.