S 1501 · 95th Congress · Finance and Financial Sector

Truth in Lending Simplification Act

Introduced 1977-05-12· Sponsored by Sen. Garn, E. J. (Jake) [R-UT]· 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: Referred to Senate Committee on Banking, Housing and Urban Affairs.(1977-05-12)

Plain Language Summary

[AI summary unavailable — showing source text] Truth in Lending Simplification Act - Amends the Truth in Lending Act to exempt transactions involving extensions of credit for agricultural purposes and credit transactions of borrower-owned Federal instrumentalities which extend credit under the supervision of an agency of the United States. Redefines the term "open end credit plan" for purposes of such Act. Removes the filing dates for specified annual reports to Congress by Federal agencies concerning truth in lending. Requires an annual revision of credit forms when there has been a change in disclosure requirements, by statute or otherwise, except when the Board of Governors of the Federal Reserve System takes interim action necessary to prevent unfair or deceptive disclosure practices. States that no right of rescission exists with respect to any transaction wherein: (1) a first lien is created or retained against any real property which is used as the residence of the person to whom credit is extended to finance the acquisition of that property; or (2) a consumer credit transaction includes an agency of a State as the obligor. Requires the obligor to make tender of property or any other consideration received from the credi…

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Cosponsors (2)

1 Democrat1 Republican