What legislation was enacted in 1935 to keep the US neutral during foreign conflicts?

The Neutrality Act enacted in 1935 was designed to prevent the United States from becoming entangled in foreign conflicts by imposing restrictions on the country's ability to provide military aid and support to nations at war. The legislation aimed to reflect the isolationist sentiment prevalent in America during the 1930s, following the experiences of World War I, where many Americans felt that involvement had resulted in significant loss and was unnecessary.

The act included provisions to prohibit the export of arms and munitions to warring nations and placed a ban on loans to these countries. This legislation was part of a series of neutrality acts during the interwar period that sought to protect American interests and maintain peace by limiting involvement in overseas affairs. By establishing clear guidelines on how the U.S. would engage—or rather, not engage—with foreign conflicts, the Neutrality Act represented a significant shift in U.S. policy toward isolationism during a time of rising global tensions.