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- H.R.1488
H.R.1488: Freedom from Discrimination in Credit Act of 2011
About This Bill
- This bill was introduced in the 112th Congress
- This bill is primarily about finance and financial sector
- Introduced April 12, 2011
- Latest Major Action May 2, 2011
- See the four similar bills introduced in other congresses.
Bill Sponsor
Bill Cosponsors
73 (All Democrats)
Bill Summary
Freedom from Discrimination in Credit Act of 2011 - Amends the Equal Credit Opportunity Act to prohibit discrimination on account of sexual orientation or gender identity when extending credit. Defines: (1) "gender identity" as the gender-related identity, appearance, or mannerisms or other gender-related characteristics of an individual with or without regard to the individual's designated sex at birth; (2) "person" as a natural person,...
(Source: Library of Congress)
Bill Actions
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Referred to the House Committee on Financial Services.
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Referred to the Subcommittee on Financial Institutions and Consumer Credit.
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| April 12, 2011 |
Introduced in the House by Steve Israel (D-N.Y.) |