LGBTQI Business Equal Credit Enforcement and Investment Act

12/20/2023, 3:15 PM
Read twice and referred to the Committee on Banking, Housing, and Urban Affairs.
Bill 118 s 3421, also known as the LGBTQI Business Equal Credit Enforcement and Investment Act, is a piece of legislation introduced in the US Congress. The main purpose of this bill is to address discrimination faced by LGBTQI individuals in accessing credit and financial services for their businesses.

The bill aims to prohibit discrimination against LGBTQI-owned businesses by financial institutions when it comes to providing credit and investment opportunities. It seeks to ensure that these businesses have equal access to capital and resources needed to thrive and grow.

Additionally, the bill includes provisions for the enforcement of these anti-discrimination measures, as well as requirements for financial institutions to report on their lending practices to LGBTQI-owned businesses. This transparency is intended to hold institutions accountable and ensure that they are complying with the law. Overall, the LGBTQI Business Equal Credit Enforcement and Investment Act is a step towards promoting equality and fairness in the financial sector for LGBTQI entrepreneurs. It seeks to level the playing field and create opportunities for these businesses to succeed and contribute to the economy.
Congress
118

Number
S - 3421

Introduced on
2023-12-06

# Amendments
0

Sponsors
+5

Cosponsors
+5

Variations and Revisions

12/6/2023

Status of Legislation

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

Purpose and Summary

Read twice and referred to the Committee on Banking, Housing, and Urban Affairs.
Bill 118 s 3421, also known as the LGBTQI Business Equal Credit Enforcement and Investment Act, is a piece of legislation introduced in the US Congress. The main purpose of this bill is to address discrimination faced by LGBTQI individuals in accessing credit and financial services for their businesses.

The bill aims to prohibit discrimination against LGBTQI-owned businesses by financial institutions when it comes to providing credit and investment opportunities. It seeks to ensure that these businesses have equal access to capital and resources needed to thrive and grow.

Additionally, the bill includes provisions for the enforcement of these anti-discrimination measures, as well as requirements for financial institutions to report on their lending practices to LGBTQI-owned businesses. This transparency is intended to hold institutions accountable and ensure that they are complying with the law. Overall, the LGBTQI Business Equal Credit Enforcement and Investment Act is a step towards promoting equality and fairness in the financial sector for LGBTQI entrepreneurs. It seeks to level the playing field and create opportunities for these businesses to succeed and contribute to the economy.
Alternative Names
Official Title as IntroducedA bill to amend the Equal Credit Opportunity Act to require the collection of small business loan data related to LGBTQI-owned businesses.

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Latest Action12/6/2023
Read twice and referred to the Committee on Banking, Housing, and Urban Affairs.