Legislators
Bills
Statements
Lobbying
Travel
Searching...- Bills
- S.255
S.255: Empowering States' Right To Protect Consumers Act of 2009
About This Bill
- This bill was introduced in the 111th Congress
- This bill is primarily about finance and financial sector
- Introduced Jan. 15, 2009
- Latest Major Action Jan. 15, 2009
- See the six similar bills introduced in other congresses.
Bill Sponsor
Bill Cosponsors
4 (4 Democrats, 1 Independent Democrat)
Bill Summary
Empowering States' Right To Protect Consumers Act of 2009 - Amends the Truth In Lending Act to limit the annual percentage rate (APR) applicable to any consumer credit transaction (other than a residential mortgage transaction), including any associated fees, to the maximum rate permitted by the laws of the state in which the consumer resides.
(Source: Library of Congress)
Bill Actions
| Date | Description |
|---|---|
|
Read twice and referred to the Committee on Banking, Housing, and Urban Affairs.
|
|
| Jan. 15, 2009 |
Introduced in the Senate by Sheldon Whitehouse (D-R.I.) |