H.R. 1474 · 108th Congress · 2003–2004
Check Clearing for the 21st Century Act
H.R. 1474 in the 108th Congress (2003–2004), the Check Clearing for the 21st Century Act, became law — introduced on Mar 27, 2003, sponsored by Melissa Hart with 32 co-sponsors. Congress held 1 roll call vote on it.
During the 108th Congress (2003–2004), George W. Bush was president, and Republicans held majorities in both the House and Senate.
- Status
- Became law
- Introduced
- Mar 27, 2003
- Co-sponsors
- 32
- Policy area
- Finance and Financial Sector
- Public law
- Public Law 108-100
What it does
Check Clearing for the 21st Century Act, or Check 21 Act - Sets forth a statutory framework under which a substitute check is the legal equivalent of an original check for all purposes, if the substitute check: (1) accurately represents all of the information on the front and back of the original check as of the time the original check was truncated; and (2) bears the legend: "This is a legal copy of your check.
Summary by the nonpartisan Congressional Research Service.
Official title
Check 21 Act
Sponsor
Melissa Hart (R-PA). Co-sponsors: 14 Democrats, 18 Republicans.
Where it stands
- IntroducedMar 27, 2003
- Passed the HouseJun 5, 2003
- Passed the SenateJun 27, 2003
- Sent to the PresidentOct 23, 2003
- Became lawOct 28, 2003
Latest action: Became Public Law No: 108-100. (Oct 28, 2003)
How Congress voted
- On Passage
House · Jun 5, 2003 · Passed405–0
Every roll call vote on this bill
- Check Clearing for the 21st Century ActHouse · Jun 5, 2003
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- H.R. 659: Hospital Mortgage Insurance Act of 2003
- H.R. 2622: Fair and Accurate Credit Transactions Act of 2003
- H.R. 1533: To amend the securities laws to permit church pension plans to be invested in collective trusts.
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Committees
- Banking, Housing, and Urban Affairs Committee
- Financial Services Committee
More
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