Small Business Credit Card Act of 2016
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Under committee review
What it doesSummary introduced in house (Apr 29, 2016)
Small Business Credit Card Act of 2016
This bill amends the Truth in Lending Act to cover any qualified small business as a consumer with respect to a credit card account under an open end credit plan (thereby extending credit card protections under such Act to small businesses).
The bill defines "qualified small business" under the Act as any business concern having 50 or fewer employees, whether or not: (1) the credit card account is in the name of an individual or a business entity, and (2) any credit transaction involving such account is for business or personal purposes.
A qualified small business may elect to opt out of coverage by the Act.
Certain creditor disclosures are required before opening any account under an open end consumer credit plan for a qualified small business.
A creditor is prohibited from: (1) discriminating against any business concern having 50 or fewer employees in connection with any credit card account under an open end credit plan; or (2) requiring any qualified small business to make an opt-out election as a condition for opening a credit card account, or for providing more advantageous terms for such an account.
What just happenedApr 29, 2016
Referred to the House Committee on Financial Services.
Who’s behind it
- Introduced in HouseApr 29, 2016
- Apr 29, 2016IntroReferralH11100
Referred to the House Committee on Financial Services.
Financial Services Committee - Apr 29, 2016IntroReferralIntro-H
Introduced in House
- Apr 29, 2016IntroReferral1000
Introduced in House