H.R. 1488 · 112th Congress · 2011–2012
Freedom from Discrimination in Credit Act of 2011
H.R. 1488 in the 112th Congress (2011–2012) was introduced on Apr 12, 2011, sponsored by Steve Israel with 73 co-sponsors.
During the 112th Congress (2011–2012), Barack Obama was president, and Republicans held the House majority and Democrats the Senate majority.
- Status
- Introduced
- Introduced
- Apr 12, 2011
- Co-sponsors
- 73
- Policy area
- Finance and Financial Sector
What it does
Freedom from Discrimination in Credit Act of 2011 - Amends the Equal Credit Opportunity Act to prohibit discrimination on account of sexual orientation or gender identity when extending credit. Defines: (1) "gender identity" as the gender-related identity, appearance, or mannerisms or other gender-related characteristics of an individual with or without regard to the individual's designated sex at birth; (2) "person" as a natu…
Summary by the nonpartisan Congressional Research Service.
Sponsor
Steve Israel (D-NY). Co-sponsors: 73 Democrats.
Where it stands
- IntroducedApr 12, 2011
- Passed the House—
- Passed the Senate—
- Sent to the President—
- Became law—
Latest action: Referred to the Subcommittee on Financial Institutions and Consumer Credit. (May 2, 2011)
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