HR 3180 · 101th Congress · Finance and Financial Sector

Government Check Cashing Act of 1989

Introduced 1989-08-04· Sponsored by Rep. Lehman, Richard H. [D-CA-18]· House

Bill Progress

Introduced
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Committee
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House Vote
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Senate
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Enacted
Latest: Referred to the Subcommittee on Consumer Affairs and Coinage.(1989-08-15)

Plain Language Summary

[AI summary unavailable — showing source text] Government Check Cashing Act of 1989 - Requires depository institutions to offer government check cashing services which include social security and benefits checks issued by the United States, any State, or any local government. Prescribes special rules for credit unions. Exempts from such requirement any depository institution which does not cash checks for customers. Requires each depository institution to post a conspicuous public notice that it offers government check cashing services. Prescribes administrative enforcement guidelines. Subjects a depository institution to civil liability for noncompliance with this Act.…

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