S 381 · 119th Congress · Finance and Financial Sector

10 Percent Credit Card Interest Rate Cap Act

Introduced 2025-02-04· Sponsored by Sen. Sanders, Bernard [I-VT]· Senate

Bill Progress

Introduced
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Committee
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Senate Vote
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House
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Enacted
Latest: Read twice and referred to the Committee on Banking, Housing, and Urban Affairs.(2025-02-04)

Plain Language Summary

[AI summary unavailable — showing source text] 10 Percent Credit Card Interest Rate Cap Act  This bill temporarily caps credit card interest rates at 10%. Creditors that knowingly violate this bill forfeit the entire interest of the debt. The bill also provides a private right of action for debtors to recover interest, finance charges, or fees. The action must be brought within two years of the violation. In addition, violations of this bill are subject to civil liability under the Truth in Lending Act, which is enforced by the Consumer Financial Protection Bureau and the Federal Trade Commission.  These changes sunset on January 1, 2031. …

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Cosponsors (3)

2 Democrats1 Republican