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HR 1495 103th Congress House Commerce Brokers Consumer credit Consumer protection Crime and Law Enforcement Fees Fines (Penalties) Forfeiture Fraud Postal crimes Restrictive trade practices

Advance Fee Loan Scam Prevention Act of 1993

Introduced: March 25, 1993 Introduced by: Schumer, Charles E. Democratic · New York See on congress.gov
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It never became law before the 103rd Congress (1993–1994) 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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Became law
Mar 29, 1993
Referred to the Subcommittee on Crime and Criminal Justice.
Mar 25, 1993
Referred to the House Committee on Judiciary.
Mar 25, 1993
Sponsor introductory remarks on measure. (CR E784)
Mar 25, 1993
Introduced in House
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 Plain-English summary Congressional Research Service

Advance Fee Loan Scam Prevention Act of 1993 - Amends Federal criminal law to prohibit the receipt of advance fees by unregulated loan brokers arranging consumer credit for individuals.

Grants the Federal Trade Commission enforcement powers under this Act. Establishes criminal penalties and civil forfeiture penalties for violations of this Act.

What's happening now March 29, 1993

Referred to the Subcommittee on Crime and Criminal Justice.

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U.S. Congress. (2026). H.R. 1495: Advance Fee Loan Scam Prevention Act of 1993. 103rd Congress. Open America. https://openamerica.io/bill/103-HR-1495/
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"H.R. 1495: Advance Fee Loan Scam Prevention Act of 1993." 103rd Congress, 2026, Open America, https://openamerica.io/bill/103-HR-1495/.
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H.R. 1495, 103rd Cong. (2026), https://openamerica.io/bill/103-HR-1495/.
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