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HR 2440 102th Congress House

Credit and Charge Card Disclosure Amendments of 1991

Official title: To amend the Truth in Lending Act to require additional disclosures with respect to credit accounts, and for other purposes.

Introduced: June 11, 1991 Introduced by: Schumer, Charles E. Democratic · New York See on congress.gov
Commerce AdvertisingConsumer creditConsumer educationConsumer protection
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Credit cardsFeesFinance and Financial SectorInterest ratesRadio broadcastingTelevision advertising
This bill died when the 102nd Congress ended
It never became law before the 102nd Congress (1991–1992) adjourned, and bills don't carry over to the next Congress. It would have to be reintroduced. You can still save it for reference, but it won't receive updates.
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Introduced
In committee
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Passed House
Passed Senate
To President
Became law
Oct 9, 1991
Subcommittee Hearings Held.
Jun 3, 1991
Referred to the Subcommittee on Consumer Affairs and Coinage.
May 22, 1991
Referred to the House Committee on Banking, Finance + Urban Affrs.
May 22, 1991
Introduced in House
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 Latest action October 9, 1991

Subcommittee Hearings Held.

 Plain-English summary Congressional Research Service

Credit and Charge Card Disclosure Amendments of 1991 - Amends the Truth in Lending Act to require credit card account statements under an open end consumer credit plan to disclose to the consumer any changes in the terms of such accounts (including interest rates) before such revised terms may take effect.

Mandates that certain credit card account information be: (1) included in tabular form in application envelopes; and (2) disclosed in radio and television advertising.

Authorizes cardholders to rescind use of their accounts upon receiving notice of interest rate increases. States that upon notifying the creditor of the cardholder's option to rescind further account use, the outstanding balance at the time of such notification shall be subject to the terms in effect on the date of cardholder notification of such increases. Provides that subsequent use of the account by the cardholder negates the debtor's rescission election and renders such debtor liable for foregone interest and finance charges.

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