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Consumer Credit Protection Act Amendments of 2003

Introduced: July 18, 2003 Introduced by: Thompson, Bennie G. Democratic · Mississippi See on congress.gov
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Aug 4, 2003
Referred to the Subcommittee on Financial Institutions and Consumer Credit.
Jul 18, 2003
Referred to the House Committee on Financial Services.
Jul 18, 2003
Introduced in House
 Plain-English summary Congressional Research Service

Consumer Credit Protection Act Amendments of 2003 - Amends the Fair Credit Reporting Act to set forth impermissible uses of consumer credit scores by an insurance provider with respect to a consumer or insurance applicant.

Mandates that any credit scoring system used to generate any risk or credit score be in compliance with the Equal Credit Opportunity Act.

Requires a consumer reporting agency, upon request, to disclose to the consumer clearly and accurately all information in the consumer's file, including: (1) credit consumer reports and any information concerning reports and credit scores; (2) any other risk scores or predictors, including any credit scores used; and (3) a clear, concise summary of how the scores and predictors are derived.

Cites circumstances that require a consumer reporting agency to furnish free disclosures upon request.

Requires every consumer reporting agency taking adverse action based upon a consumer report to: (1) provide a copy of such report, including other risk scores or predictors, and credit scores used; and (2) provide a written summary of all consumer rights and how to exercise them.

What's happening now August 4, 2003

Referred to the Subcommittee on Financial Institutions and Consumer Credit.

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