HR 2309 · 114th Congress · Finance and Financial Sector

Freedom from Discrimination in Credit Act of 2015

Introduced 2015-05-13· Sponsored by Rep. Israel, Steve [D-NY-3]· House

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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 House Committee on Financial Services.(2015-05-13)

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[AI summary unavailable — showing source text] Freedom from Discrimination in Credit Act of 2015 Amends the Equal Credit Opportunity Act to expand the categories of prohibited discrimination when extending credit to include discrimination on account of sexual orientation or gender identity. (Currently, such discrimination in credit is prohibited only on the basis of race, color, religion, national origin, sex or marital status, or age.) Provides for such Act to apply whether the basis for certain prohibited forms of discrimination is actual or perceived. Defines: (1) "gender identity" as the gender-related identity, appearance, or mannerisms or other gender-related characteristics of an individual with or without regard to the individual's designated sex at birth; and (2) "sexual orientation" as homosexuality, heterosexuality, or bisexuality.…

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20 Democrats