10 Percent Credit Card Interest Rate Cap Act
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Under committee review
What it doesSummary introduced in house (Mar 6, 2025)
10 Percent Credit Card Interest Rate Cap Act
This bill temporarily caps credit card interest rates at 10%.
Creditors that knowingly violate this bill forfeit the entire interest of the debt. The bill also provides a private right of action for debtors to recover interest, finance charges, or fees. The action must be brought within two years of the violation. In addition, violations of this bill are subject to civil liability under the Truth in Lending Act, which is enforced by the Consumer Financial Protection Bureau and the Federal Trade Commission.
These changes sunset on January 1, 2031.
What just happenedMar 6, 2025
Referred to the House Committee on Financial Services.
Who’s behind it
- Introduced in HouseMar 6, 2025
- Mar 6, 2025IntroReferralH11100
Referred to the House Committee on Financial Services.
Financial Services Committee - Mar 6, 2025IntroReferralIntro-H
Introduced in House
- Mar 6, 2025IntroReferral1000
Introduced in House