HR 1052 · 107th Congress · Finance and Financial Sector

Consumer Credit Card Protection Amendments of 2001

Introduced 2001-03-15· Sponsored by Rep. LaFalce, John J. [D-NY-29]· House

Bill Progress

Introduced
2
Committee
3
House Vote
4
Senate
5
Enacted
Latest: Referred to the Subcommittee on Financial Institutions and Consumer Credit.(2001-04-02)

Plain Language Summary

[AI summary unavailable — showing source text] Consumer Credit Card Protection Amendments of 2001 - Amends the Consumer Credit Protection Act to require specified additional disclosures by a creditor of open-end consumer credit plans regarding: (1) minimum monthly payments; (2) Internet-based applications and solicitations for a credit card account; and (3) credit card applications or solicitations whose annual percentage rates of interest are applicable for an introductory period of less than one year ("teaser rates"). Prohibits: (1) inactivity fees if the consumer maintains an outstanding balance and is charged an attendant finance charge; (2) penalties for on-time payments; (3) fees for extensions of credit in excess of the authorized amount if such extension was made in connection with a creditor-approved transaction; (4) two-cycle billing for certain extensions of credit; and (5) any increase in interest rates or fees on canceled cards above those applicable as of the cancellation date. Sets forth application requirements for credit cards issued to underage consumers. Mandates: (1) advance notice of any interest rate increase applicable to an outstanding credit balance; (2) disclosure of interest rates and fees upon credit…

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Cosponsors (20)

20 Democrats