Bill118th CongressFiled Dec 19, 2023Finance and Financial Sector
H.R. 6870
To amend the Equal Credit Opportunity Act to clarify creditor's rights and remedies with respect to the consideration of immigration status with respect to the extension of credit, and for other purposes.
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What it doesSummary introduced in house (Dec 19, 2023)
This bill allows creditors to consider an applicant’s immigration status for certain purposes when assessing an application for an extension of credit. In particular, considering an applicant’s U.S. immigration status for the purpose of determining the creditor's rights and remedies applicable to the particular extension of credit does not constitute discrimination.
What just happenedDec 19, 2023
Referred to the House Committee on Financial Services.
Who’s behind it
Rep. Ogles, Andrew [R-TN-5](R-TN)Sponsor
16 cosponsors16 R
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- Introduced in HouseDec 19, 2023
- Dec 19, 2023IntroReferralH11100
Referred to the House Committee on Financial Services.
Financial Services Committee - Dec 19, 2023IntroReferralIntro-H
Introduced in House
- Dec 19, 2023IntroReferral1000
Introduced in House