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Consumer Credit Card Protection Amendments of 2001

Introduced: March 15, 2001 See on congress.gov
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Introduced
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To President
Became law
Apr 2, 2001
Referred to the Subcommittee on Financial Institutions and Consumer Credit.
Mar 15, 2001
Referred to the House Committee on Financial Services.
Mar 15, 2001
Sponsor introductory remarks on measure. (CR E379)
Mar 15, 2001
Introduced in House
 Plain-English summary Congressional Research Service
Consumer Credit Card Protection Amendments of 2001 - Amends the Consumer Credit Protection Act to require specified additional disclosures by a creditor of open-end consumer credit plans regarding: (1) minimum monthly payments; (2) Internet-based applications and solicitations for a credit card account; and (3) credit card applications or solicitations whose annual percentage rates of interest are applicable for an introductory period of less than one year ("teaser rates").

Prohibits: (1) inactivity fees if the consumer maintains an outstanding balance and is charged an attendant finance charge; (2) penalties for on-time payments; (3) fees for extensions of credit in excess of the authorized amount if such extension was made in connection with a creditor-approved transaction; (4) two-cycle billing for certain extensions of credit; and (5) any increase in interest rates or fees on canceled cards above those applicable as of the cancellation date.

Sets forth application requirements for credit cards issued to underage consumers.

Mandates: (1) advance notice of any interest rate increase applicable to an outstanding credit balance; (2) disclosure of interest rates and fees upon credit advances through third-party checks; and (3) specified disclosures relating to late payment deadlines and penalties.

Redefines "credit card" to include specified dual-purpose or multifunction cards.

What's happening now April 2, 2001

Referred to the Subcommittee on Financial Institutions and Consumer Credit.

 Committees of jurisdiction 2
 Cosponsors 3
All 3 Democratic 3