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S.1229: Empowering States' Rights To Protect Consumers Act of 2013
About This Bill
- Introduced June 26, 2013
- Latest Major Action June 26, 2013
- See the six similar bills introduced in other congresses.
Bill Sponsor
Bill Cosponsors
5 (4 Democrats, 1 Independent Democrat)
Bill Summary
Empowering States' Rights To Protect Consumers Act of 2013 - 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 |
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June 26, 2013 |
Read twice and referred to the Committee on Banking, Housing, and Urban Affairs.
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June 26, 2013 |
Introduced in the Senate by Sheldon Whitehouse (D-R.I.) |