S.575 - Debit Interchange Fee Study Act of 2011

A bill to study the market and appropriate regulatory structure for electronic debit card transactions, and for other purposes. view all titles (2)

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  • Official: A bill to study the market and appropriate regulatory structure for electronic debit card transactions, and for other purposes. as introduced.
  • Short: Debit Interchange Fee Study Act of 2011 as introduced.

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Interests that support this bill:

Top recipients for ALL supporting interest groups

Name Amount Received Vote On Passage
Sen. Patrick J. Toomey [R, PA] $966,539
Sen. Harry Reid [D, NV] $548,671
Sen. Marco Rubio [R, FL] $436,724
Sen. Rob Portman [R, OH] $308,105
Sen. Richard C. Shelby [R, AL] $280,500
Sen. John Thune [R, SD] $254,477
Sen. Mark Kirk [R, IL] $227,075
Sen. Kirsten Gillibrand [D, NY] $220,150
Sen. Roy Blunt [R, MO] $180,301
Sen. David Vitter [R, LA] $166,019
 
Rep. Joe Wilson [R, SC-2] $213,281
Rep. Michele Bachmann [R, MN-6] $184,972
Rep. Tom Graves [R, GA-14] $156,268
Rep. Edward R. Royce [R, CA-39] $155,033
Rep. William L. Owens [D, NY-21] $154,817
Rep. Dina Titus [D, NV-1] $141,590
Rep. Eric Cantor [R, VA-7] $125,992
Rep. Erik Paulsen [R, MN-3] $122,760
Rep. Paul C. Broun [R, GA-10] $114,117
Rep. James A. Himes [D, CT-4] $109,800

Specific Organizations Supporting S.575

  • Electronic Payments Coalition
  • National Taxpayers Union
  • American Bankers Association
  • Americans for Tax Reform
  • Competitive Enterprise Institute
  • Less Government
  • 60 Plus Association
  • Small Business and Entrepreneurship Council
  • Independent Women's Forum
  • Let Freedom Ring
  • Convergence Law Institute
  • Center for Individual Freedom
  • Property Rights Alliance
  • CNP Action, Inc.
  • The Heartland Institute
  • Citizen Outreach
  • Christian Coalition of America
  • Americans For Prosperity
  • Credit Union National Association
  • National Association of Federal Credit Unions
  • Actors' Equity
  • Health Savings Alliance
  • MasterCard
  • Independent Community Bankers of America
  • Club for Growth
  • FreedomWorks

Interests that oppose this bill:

Top recipients for ALL opposing interest groups

Name Amount Received
Sen. Charles E. Schumer [D, NY] $676,800
Sen. Rob Portman [R, OH] $604,057
Sen. Roy Blunt [R, MO] $583,400
Sen. Harry Reid [D, NV] $551,820
Sen. Richard Burr [R, NC] $367,556
Sen. Kirsten Gillibrand [D, NY] $356,575
Sen. Mark Kirk [R, IL] $306,450
Sen. John Thune [R, SD] $245,980
Sen. Richard C. Shelby [R, AL] $242,740
Sen. Chuck Grassley [R, IA] $239,620
 
Rep. Eric Cantor [R, VA-7] $319,625
Rep. John A. Boehner [R, OH-8] $233,195
Rep. Patrick J. Tiberi [R, OH-12] $194,270
Rep. Steny H. Hoyer [D, MD-5] $165,845
Rep. Paul A. Gosar [R, AZ-4] $163,507
Rep. Charles B. Rangel [D, NY-13] $145,375
Rep. Dave Camp [R, MI-4] $136,400
Rep. Michael E. Capuano [D, MA-7] $135,750
Rep. Carolyn B. Maloney [D, NY-12] $132,780
Rep. James E. Clyburn [D, SC-6] $130,786

Specific Organizations Opposing S.575

  • National Assocation of College Stores
  • OMEGA- West Virginia Oil Marketers & Grocer's Association
  • Entertainment Merchants Association
  • American Booksellers Association
  • American Apparel and Footwear Association
  • American Association of Motor Vehicle Administrators
  • American Beverage Licensees
  • American Dental Association
  • American Home Furnishings Alliance
  • American Hotel & Lodging Association
  • American Nursery and Landscape Association
  • American Veterinary Medical Association
  • Automotive Aftermarket Industry Association
  • Consumer Electronics Association
  • Consumer Electronics Retailers Coalition
  • Digital Media Association
  • Drycleaning & Laundry Institute
  • Food Marketing Institute
  • Footwear Distributors and Retailers of America
  • Insurance Collections Executives
  • International Academy of Compounding Pharmacists
  • International Association of Airport Duty Free Shops
  • International Association of Amusement Parks & Attractions
  • International Council of Shopping Centers
  • International Sleep Products Association
  • International Festivals and Events Association
  • International Franchise Association
  • Jewelers of America
  • National Association of Chain Drug Stores
  • National Association of Convenience Stores
  • National Association of Recording Merchandisers
  • National Association of Shell Marketers
  • National Association of Theatre Owners
  • National Associations of Concessionaires
  • National Council of Chain Restaurants
  • National Franchisee Association
  • National Golf Course Owners Association
  • National Grocers Association
  • National Home Furnishings Association
  • National Parking Association
  • National Restaurant Association
  • National Ski Areas Association
  • National Small Business Association
  • National Association of Truck Stop Owners
  • Outdoor Amusement Business Association
  • Outdoor Industry Association
  • Pet Industry Joint Advisory Council
  • Petroleum Marketers Association of America
  • Petroleum Retailers & Auto Repair Association
  • Professional Beauty Association
  • Retail Industry Leaders Association
  • Service Station Dealers of America and Allied Trades
  • Small Business Majority
  • Society of American Florists
  • Society of Independent Gasoline Marketers of America
  • Specialty Equipment Market Association
  • Taxicab, Limousine & Paratransit Association
  • Tire Industry Association
  • Travel Goods Association
  • United States Association of Importers of Textiles and Apparel
  • World Floor Covering Association
  • Council of Smaller Enterprises
  • National Retail Federation

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