The Hare-Hawes-Cutting Act (also known as the Philippine Autonomy Act) was a US law passed in 1933, aimed at granting gradual independence to the Philippines. Key provisions included:1. Establishment of the Philippine Commonwealth (1935-1946)2. Gradual transfer of power from US to Filipino hands3. Creation of a constitutional convention to draft a Philippine constitution4. Reduction of US legislative authority over the Philippines5. Retention of US control over foreign policy, defense, and certain domestic mattersThe law was:- Sponsored by US Senators Hare, Hawes, and Cutting- Signed into law by President Franklin D. Roosevelt on March 24, 1934- Rejected by the Philippine Senate in 1934 due to concerns over provisions on foreign policy and defenseDespite this, the law paved the way for the eventual independence of the Philippines, which was achieved on July 4, 1946.