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H.R. 1461 · 110th Congress · 2007–2008

Credit Card Accountability Responsibility and Disclosure Act of 2007

H.R. 1461 in the 110th Congress (2007–2008) was introduced on Mar 9, 2007, sponsored by Mark Udall with 40 co-sponsors.

During the 110th Congress (2007–2008), George W. Bush was president, and Democrats held the House majority and Republicans the Senate majority.

Status
Introduced
Introduced
Mar 9, 2007
Co-sponsors
40
Policy area
Finance and Financial Sector

What it does

Credit Card Accountability Responsibility and Disclosure Act of 2007, or the Credit CARD Act of 2007 - Amends the Truth in Lending Act to require advance notice of any increase in the annual percentage rate (APR) of interest pertaining to a credit card account under an open end consumer credit plan. Imposes a freeze on interest rate terms and fees on canceled cards.

Summary by the nonpartisan Congressional Research Service.

Sponsor

Mark Udall (D-CO). Co-sponsors: 40 Democrats.

Where it stands

  • IntroducedMar 9, 2007
  • Passed the House—
  • Passed the Senate—
  • Sent to the President—
  • Became law—

Latest action: Referred to the House Committee on Financial Services. (Mar 9, 2007)

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