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H.R. 2309 · 114th Congress · 2015–2016

Freedom from Discrimination in Credit Act of 2015

H.R. 2309 in the 114th Congress (2015–2016) was introduced on May 13, 2015, sponsored by Steve Israel with 58 co-sponsors.

During the 114th Congress (2015–2016), Barack Obama was president, and Republicans held majorities in both the House and Senate.

Status
Introduced
Introduced
May 13, 2015
Co-sponsors
58
Policy area
Finance and Financial Sector

What it does

Freedom from Discrimination in Credit Act of 2015 Amends the Equal Credit Opportunity Act to expand the categories of prohibited discrimination when extending credit to include discrimination on account of sexual orientation or gender identity.

Summary by the nonpartisan Congressional Research Service.

Sponsor

Steve Israel (D-NY). Co-sponsors: 57 Democrats, 1 Republican.

Where it stands

  • IntroducedMay 13, 2015
  • Passed the House—
  • Passed the Senate—
  • Sent to the President—
  • Became law—

Latest action: Referred to the House Committee on Financial Services. (May 13, 2015)

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