Blog Articles for H.R.5244
H.R.5244: To amend the Truth in Lending Act to establish fair and transparent practices relating to the extension of credit under an open end consumer credit plan, and for other purposes.
April 28, 2008 Credit Cardholderâs Bill of Rights
I assume that you read todayâs edition of Everyday Cheapskate and youâve come to comment on the pending Credit Cardholderâs Bill of Rights Act of 2008 (HR 5244), recently introduced into the House of Representatives. ...
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April 26, 2008 "Bill would keep credit card companies honest"
The Credit Cardholders' Bill of Rights Act of 2008, known as HR 5244, would protect cardholders from arbitrary interest rate increases and unfair fees. Please read the details at: http://www.msnbc.msn.com/id/23259179/ From Michael ...
April 22, 2008 New Mary Hunt for 04/22/2008
Maloney introduced the Credit Cardholders' Bill of Rights Act of 2008 (HR 5244). The proposed legislation calls for comprehensive credit card reform. It's about time. The bill is aimed at preventing major credit industry abuses while ...
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April 21, 2008 Consumers Silenced in Testimony on Unfair Credit Card Practices
On March 13, registered Republican Steven Autry had planned to share his experience with Capital One before the House Financial Services Committee's hearings on HR 5244, a proposal to ban unfair and deceptive credit card practices: ...
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April 21, 2008 New Mary Hunt for 04/22/2008
Carolyn B. Maloney introduced the Credit Cardholders' Bill of Rights Act of 2008 (HR 5244). The proposed legislation calls for comprehensive credit card reform. It's about time. The bill is aimed at preventing major credit industry ...
April 21, 2008 Police Those Credit Cards
The recently introduced Credit Cardholdersâ Bill of Rights (HR 5244) provides a good starting point, but we can do more. Many consumers cannot navigate the consumer financial marketplace; they cannot substitute one card for another on ...
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April 19, 2008 Payments News - Weekly Wrap - April 19, 2008
The House Subcommittee on Financial Institutions and Consumer Credit held a hearing on HR 5244, The Credit Cardholders' Bill of Rights (See more news from financial regulators and legislators.) Merchant Acquiring News ...
April 19, 2008 Consumers Finally Allowed To Speak Out Against Abusive Credit Card ...
HR 5244 - The Credit Cardholder's Bill Of Rights [THOMAS] Write Your Senator Write Your Representative PREVIOUSLY: How To Write To Congress Credit Card Victims Muzzled, Ordered To Release Financial Histories Before Sharing Their ...
April 17, 2008 Hearing on The Credit Cardholdersâ Bill of Rights
The House Subcommittee on Financial Institutions and Consumer Credit is holding a hearing today on HR 5244, The Credit Cardholders' Bill of Rights. The prepared testimony of the witnesses is available on the Subcommittee's hearing page. ...
April 16, 2008 Banking on Barney Frank, Credit Cardholders' Bill of Rights
The Committee's Subcommittee on Financial Institutions and Consumer Credit is holding a hearing today continuing its review of HR 5244, âThe Credit Cardholdersâ Bill of Rights: Providing New Protections for Consumers", introduced by ...
April 16, 2008 Banking on Barney Frank, Credit Cardholdersâ Bill of Rights
The Committeeâs Subcommittee on Financial Institutions and Consumer Credit is holding a hearing today continuing its review of HR 5244, âThe Credit Cardholdersâ Bill of Rights: Providing New Protections for Consumersâ, introduced by ...
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April 16, 2008 OCC Chief Counsel Julie Williams Testifies Before House Financial ...
US: Office of the Comptroller of the Currency (OCC) âChief Counsel and First Senior Deputy Comptroller Julie L. Williams provided the Office of the Comptroller of the Currencyâs views on HR 5244, the Credit Cardholdersâ Bill of Rights ...
April 16, 2008 Hearing on Credit Card Consumer Protections
The hearing is on HR 5244, described as a bill to amend the Truth in Lending Act to establish fair and transparent practices relating to the extension of credit under an open end consumer credit plan, and for other purposes. ...
March 28, 2008 Bill Of Rights
3 Have I got a bill for you: HR 5244, the Credit Cardholders' Bill of Rights Act, which was introduced in the House by Representatives Carolyn Maloney and Barney Frank. Here are the top five changes the âCredit Cardholders' Bill of ...
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March 26, 2008 Legislation to Watch: The Credit Cardholdersâ âBill of Rightsâ
Have I got a bill for you: HR 5244, the Credit Cardholders' Bill of Rights Act, which was introduced in the House by Representatives Carolyn Maloney and Barney Frank. Here are the top five changes the âCredit Cardholders' Bill of Rights ...
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March 25, 2008 Double Whammy: Bank Card Companies May Be Next
âThe Credit Cardholdersâ Bill of Rights Act of 2008, known as HR 5244, would protect cardholders from arbitrary interest rate increases and unfair fees. Maloney, who chairs the House Financial Institutions and Consumer Credit ...
March 24, 2008 Double Whammy: Bank-Card Companies are Next
âThe Credit Cardholdersâ Bill of Rights Act of 2008, known as HR 5244, would protect cardholders from arbitrary interest rate increases and unfair fees. Maloney, who chairs the House Financial Institutions and Consumer Credit ...
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March 21, 2008 On The Right Track ~ John Tanner (D) TN.
HR 5244, the Credit Cardholders' Bill of Rights was introduced on February 7, 2008, and is currently pending within the House Financial Services Committee with no legislative consideration scheduled at this time. ...
March 21, 2008 Do Credit Card Holders Need a "Bill of Rights?"
âIn fact, I think the bill, HR 5244, is a darned good start on helping us turn back time on the credit card companies. If you agree with me or want your voice to be heard, e-mail your congressional representatives now. ...
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March 20, 2008 It's Time For A Credit Card Revolution!
In fact, I think the bill, HR 5244, is a darned good start on helping us turn back time on the credit card companies. If you agree with me or want your voice to be heard, e-mail your congressional representatives now. ...
March 19, 2008 Another Letter from My Congresswoman!
I strongly support HR 5244, comprehensive credit card reform legislation that seeks to protect consumer rights. This bill seeks to protect cardholders from arbitrary interest rate increases by: requiring credit card companies to give at ...
March 18, 2008 Credit card bill on the way⦠(We hope!)
Maloney introduced the Credit Cardholdersâ Bill of Rights Act of 2008 (HR 5244). According to her website, the bill (assuming it passes!) will:. -Protect cardholders against arbitrary interest rate increases ...
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March 18, 2008 John Tepper Marlin: The Bankers Panic of 2008
Support the Credit Cardholders Bill of Rights, HR 5244. 2. Establish a Presidential/Congressional Credit Council. Bring together the regulators (Fed, Comptroller of the Currency, Office of Thrift Supervision, FDIC, SEC, ...
March 18, 2008 John Tepper Marlin: The Bankers Panic of 2008
Support the Credit Cardholders Bill of Rights, HR 5244. 2. Establish a Presidential/Congressional Credit Council. Bring together the regulators (Fed, Comptroller of the Currency, Office of Thrift Supervision, FDIC, SEC, ...
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March 17, 2008 Panel Reviews Credit Card Consumer Protections
For more information: Credit Cardholdersâ Bill of Rights Act of 2008 (HR 5244) (THOMAS) Association of Small Business Development Centers Association of Womenâs Business Centers Service Corp of Retired Executives (SCORE) Kauffman ...
March 17, 2008 Podcast: Panel Reviews Credit Card Consumer Protections
Credit Cardholdersâ Bill of Rights Act of 2008 (HR 5244) (THOMAS) Association of Small Business Development Centers Association of Womenâs Business Centers Service Corp of Retired Executives (SCORE) Kauffman Foundation Firm Survey ...
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March 16, 2008 Credit Card Reform Act of 2008âCongress to the Rescue
Senator Menendez (D-NJ) introduced the Credit Card Reform Act of 2008 (S2753âpdf download), and Representative Maloney (D-NY) introduced the Credit Cardholdersâ Bill of Rights Act of 2008 (HR 5244âpdf download). Although both bills have ...
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March 12, 2008 Consumer groups endorse credit card reform bills
Consumers Union joins other groups in urging Congress to support HR 5244 and S. 2753.
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February 29, 2008 Iâve got so many rights
Maloney (D-NY) today introduced the âCredit Cardholdersâ Bill of Rights Act of 2008â (HR 5244), comprehensive credit card reform legislation aimed at leveling the playing field between credit card companies and consumers. ...
February 28, 2008 John Tepper Marlin: Credit Cardholdersâ Overdue Bill of Rights
Levitin favors the bill, HR 5244, introduced by NY Rep. Carolyn Maloney. Levitin notes that the bill has some omissions â âit doesnât deal with problems of price structure, rewards programs, antitrust, merchant ...
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