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H.R. 4999 115th Congress House

SAFE Lending Act of 2018

Official title: To amend the Truth in Lending Act to address certain issues relating to the extension of consumer credit, and for other purposes.

Introduced: February 13, 2018 Introduced by: Suzanne Bonamici Democratic · Oregon See on congress.gov
Finance and Financial Sector Administrative law and regulatory proceduresBank accounts, deposits, capitalBanking and financial institutions regulationCongressional oversight
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Referred to the House Committee on Financial Services.
Feb 13, 2018
Introduced in House
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 Latest action February 13, 2018

Referred to the House Committee on Financial Services.

 Plain-English summary Congressional Research Service

Stopping Abuse and Fraud in Electronic Lending Act of 2018 or the SAFE Lending Act of 2018

This bill amends the Electronic Fund Transfer Act and the Truth in Lending Act. The bill revises requirements related to consumer financial protection and small-dollar lending, including matters concerning remotely created checks, electronic fund transfers, registration of small-dollar lenders, overdraft fees, and the collection of personal information.

 Related & companion bills 1
  • S 2417 SAFE Lending Act of 2018
 Bill text 1 version

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 Committees of jurisdiction 1
 Cosponsors 14
All 14 Democratic 14
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Clyburn, James E.
South Carolina · Jul 26, 2018
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Beyer, Donald S.
Virginia · Apr 18, 2018
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Wasserman Schultz, Debbie
Florida · Apr 10, 2018
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Garamendi, John
California · Feb 26, 2018
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Takano, Mark
California · Feb 26, 2018
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Thompson, Bennie G.
Mississippi · Feb 26, 2018
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Khanna, Ro
California · Feb 14, 2018
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McGovern, James P.
Massachusetts · Feb 14, 2018
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Chu, Judy
California · Feb 13, 2018
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DeLauro, Rosa L.
Connecticut · Feb 13, 2018
 D
Jayapal, Pramila
Washington · Feb 13, 2018
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Norton, Eleanor Holmes
District of Columbia · Feb 13, 2018
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Raskin, Jamie
Maryland · Feb 13, 2018
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Schakowsky, Janice D.
Illinois · Feb 13, 2018
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U.S. Congress. (2026). H.R. 4999: SAFE Lending Act of 2018. 115th Congress. Open America. https://openamerica.io/bill/115-HR-4999/
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"H.R. 4999: SAFE Lending Act of 2018." 115th Congress, 2026, Open America, https://openamerica.io/bill/115-HR-4999/.
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