Small Business Credit Protection Act of 2023

12/15/2023, 3:57 PM
Referred to the House Committee on Small Business.
Bill 118 HR 3071, also known as the Small Business Credit Protection Act of 2023, aims to provide additional protections for small businesses in the United States. The bill focuses on improving access to credit for small businesses and ensuring that they are not unfairly penalized for factors beyond their control.

One key provision of the bill is the establishment of a Small Business Credit Protection Bureau, which will be responsible for monitoring and regulating the credit reporting industry as it pertains to small businesses. This bureau will work to ensure that small businesses are treated fairly and have access to accurate credit information.

Additionally, the bill includes measures to increase transparency in credit reporting for small businesses, such as requiring credit reporting agencies to provide more detailed explanations of credit scores and factors that impact them. This will help small business owners better understand their credit standing and take steps to improve it. Furthermore, the Small Business Credit Protection Act of 2023 includes provisions to protect small businesses from predatory lending practices and ensure that they have access to fair and affordable credit options. This will help small businesses grow and thrive, contributing to the overall economic health of the country. Overall, Bill 118 HR 3071 is aimed at leveling the playing field for small businesses when it comes to accessing credit and ensuring that they are not unfairly disadvantaged in the credit reporting process. By providing additional protections and transparency, this bill seeks to support the growth and success of small businesses in the United States.
Congress
118

Number
HR - 3071

Introduced on
2023-05-02

# Amendments
0

Sponsors
+5

Variations and Revisions

5/2/2023

Status of Legislation

Bill Introduced
Introduced to House
House to Vote
Introduced to Senate
Senate to Vote

Purpose and Summary

Referred to the House Committee on Small Business.
Bill 118 HR 3071, also known as the Small Business Credit Protection Act of 2023, aims to provide additional protections for small businesses in the United States. The bill focuses on improving access to credit for small businesses and ensuring that they are not unfairly penalized for factors beyond their control.

One key provision of the bill is the establishment of a Small Business Credit Protection Bureau, which will be responsible for monitoring and regulating the credit reporting industry as it pertains to small businesses. This bureau will work to ensure that small businesses are treated fairly and have access to accurate credit information.

Additionally, the bill includes measures to increase transparency in credit reporting for small businesses, such as requiring credit reporting agencies to provide more detailed explanations of credit scores and factors that impact them. This will help small business owners better understand their credit standing and take steps to improve it. Furthermore, the Small Business Credit Protection Act of 2023 includes provisions to protect small businesses from predatory lending practices and ensure that they have access to fair and affordable credit options. This will help small businesses grow and thrive, contributing to the overall economic health of the country. Overall, Bill 118 HR 3071 is aimed at leveling the playing field for small businesses when it comes to accessing credit and ensuring that they are not unfairly disadvantaged in the credit reporting process. By providing additional protections and transparency, this bill seeks to support the growth and success of small businesses in the United States.
Alternative Names
Official Title as IntroducedTo amend the Small Business Act to require that credit reporting companies provide certain protections to small businesses, and for other purposes.

Policy Areas
Commerce

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Latest Action5/2/2023
Referred to the House Committee on Small Business.