Payday Borrower Protection Act of 1999
Payday Borrower Protection Act of 1999 - Amends the Truth in Lending Act and the Federal Deposit Insurance Act to require persons under their jurisdiction engaged in the business of making payday loans to operate under State licensing and regulatory procedures which meet the criteria imposed by this Act for such transactions.
Expresses the sense of Congress that deferred deposit loans should only be lawful in States in which laws and regulations are in effect that meet the requirements of this Act, as determined by the Board of Governors of the Federal Reserve System.
Enumerates State licensing criteria, including the provision of civil and criminal penalties for violations.
Referred to the Subcommittee on Financial Institutions and Consumer Credit.