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US S1961

US S1961
Small Business Lending Fairness Act


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Introduced
06/25/2019
In Committee
06/25/2019
Crossed Over
Passed
Dead
12/31/2020

Introduced Session

116th Congress

Bill Summary

A bill to amend the Truth in Lending Act to prohibit certain unfair credit practices, and for other purposes. This bill prohibits as a condition to a loan or extension of credit a confession of judgment or similar agreement. (A confession of judgment is an agreement to a judgment of liability without notice and opportunity to be heard in court in the event of the default of a borrower.)

AI Summary

This bill, the Small Business Lending Fairness Act, amends the Truth in Lending Act to prohibit the use of certain unfair credit practices, specifically the inclusion of a confession of judgment or similar agreement as a condition for a loan or extension of credit. A confession of judgment is an agreement that allows a lender to obtain a judgment against a borrower without prior notice or opportunity for the borrower to be heard in court in the event of default. The bill aims to protect small businesses from these types of predatory lending practices.

Committee Categories

Housing and Urban Affairs

Sponsors (2)

Last Action

Read twice and referred to the Committee on Banking, Housing, and Urban Affairs. (on 06/25/2019)

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