H.R.5244 - Credit Cardholders' Bill of Rights Act of 2008

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. view all titles (2)

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  • Short: Credit Cardholders' Bill of Rights Act of 2008 as introduced.
  • Official: 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. as introduced.

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04/28/08
Credit Cardholder’s Bill of Rights

I assume that you read today’s edition of Everyday Cheapskate and you’ve come to comment on the pending Credit Cardholder’s Bill of Rights Act of 2008 (HR 5244), recently introduced into the House of Representatives. ...

04/28/08
US Credit Card Debt Soars to Unprecedented Heights

Source: Epoch Times. WASHINGTON—Studies indicate that credit card defaults and related write-offs increased drastically since 2006. Today, lenders write off 33 percent more in credit card debt than they did two years ago. ...

04/26/08
"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 ...

04/22/08
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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04/21/08
Police Those Credit Cards

The recently introduced Credit Cardholders’ 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 ...

04/21/08
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: ...

04/21/08
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 ...

04/19/08
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 ...

04/19/08
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 ...

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04/17/08
Hearing on The Credit Cardholders’ 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. ...

04/16/08
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. ...

04/16/08
OCC Chief Counsel Julie Williams Testifies Before House Financial ...

US: Office of the Comptroller of the Currency (OCC) “Chief Counsel and First Senior Deputy Comptroller Julie L. Williams provided the Office of the Comptroller of the Currency’s views on HR 5244, the Credit Cardholders’ Bill of Rights ...

04/16/08
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, “The Credit Cardholders’ Bill of Rights: Providing New Protections for Consumers", introduced by ...

04/16/08
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, “The Credit Cardholders’ Bill of Rights: Providing New Protections for Consumers”, introduced by ...

03/28/08
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 “Credit Cardholders' Bill of ...

03/26/08
Legislation to Watch: The Credit Cardholders’ “Bill of Rights”

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 “Credit Cardholders' Bill of Rights ...

03/25/08
Double Whammy: Bank Card Companies May Be Next

‘The Credit Cardholders’ 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 ...

03/24/08
Double Whammy: Bank-Card Companies are Next

‘The Credit Cardholders’ 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 ...

03/21/08
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. ...

Source: Underdog
03/21/08
Do Credit Card Holders Need a "Bill of Rights?"

“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. ...

03/20/08
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. ...

03/19/08
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 ...

Source: Das Binky
03/18/08
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, ...

03/18/08
Credit card bill on the way… (We hope!)

Maloney introduced the Credit Cardholders’ 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 ...

03/18/08
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, ...

03/17/08
Podcast: Panel Reviews Credit Card Consumer Protections

Credit Cardholders’ Bill of Rights Act of 2008 (HR 5244) (THOMAS) Association of Small Business Development Centers Association of Women’s Business Centers Service Corp of Retired Executives (SCORE) Kauffman Foundation Firm Survey ...

03/17/08
Panel Reviews Credit Card Consumer Protections

For more information: Credit Cardholders’ Bill of Rights Act of 2008 (HR 5244) (THOMAS) Association of Small Business Development Centers Association of Women’s Business Centers Service Corp of Retired Executives (SCORE) Kauffman ...

03/16/08
Credit Card Reform Act of 2008–Congress to the Rescue

Senator Menendez (D-NJ) introduced the Credit Card Reform Act of 2008 (S2753–pdf download), and Representative Maloney (D-NY) introduced the Credit Cardholders’ Bill of Rights Act of 2008 (HR 5244–pdf download). Although both bills have ...

03/12/08
Consumer groups endorse credit card reform bills

Consumers Union joins other groups in urging Congress to support HR 5244 and S. 2753.

02/29/08
I’ve got so many rights

Maloney (D-NY) today introduced the “Credit Cardholders’ Bill of Rights Act of 2008” (HR 5244), comprehensive credit card reform legislation aimed at leveling the playing field between credit card companies and consumers. ...

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