The Interstate Commerce Commission (ICC)(1887-1995)was the very first attempt by Congress and/or the federal government to regulate the railroads; regulation had previously come solely from the states.

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The statement is true. The ICC was the first federal agency created to regulate interstate commerce, including the railroads. Prior to its creation, regulation had been handled by individual states.

The Interstate Commerce Commission (ICC)(1887-1995)was the Very First Attempt by Congress