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Name Accuracy in Credit Reporting Act

3/13/2024, 7:18 AM

Summary of Bill S 2592

Bill 118 s 2592, also known as the Name Accuracy in Credit Reporting Act, is a piece of legislation introduced in the US Congress. The main purpose of this bill is to address the issue of inaccuracies in credit reports that arise from errors in individuals' names.

The bill aims to require consumer reporting agencies to include a consumer's full name, including any suffixes or prefixes, in their credit reports. This is intended to ensure that individuals are accurately represented in their credit reports and that any potential errors in their names are corrected promptly.

Additionally, the Name Accuracy in Credit Reporting Act seeks to establish a process for consumers to request corrections to their names in credit reports and to require consumer reporting agencies to investigate and correct any inaccuracies within a certain timeframe. Overall, this bill is designed to improve the accuracy of credit reports by addressing the issue of name inaccuracies and providing consumers with a mechanism to correct any errors in their names. It aims to protect consumers' credit scores and financial well-being by ensuring that their credit reports accurately reflect their identities.

Current Status of Bill S 2592

Bill S 2592 is currently in the status of Bill Introduced since July 27, 2023. Bill S 2592 was introduced during Congress 118 and was introduced to the Senate on July 27, 2023.  Bill S 2592's most recent activity was Read twice and referred to the Committee on Banking, Housing, and Urban Affairs. as of July 27, 2023

Bipartisan Support of Bill S 2592

Total Number of Sponsors
1
Democrat Sponsors
1
Republican Sponsors
0
Unaffiliated Sponsors
0
Total Number of Cosponsors
20
Democrat Cosponsors
18
Republican Cosponsors
0
Unaffiliated Cosponsors
2

Policy Area and Potential Impact of Bill S 2592

Primary Policy Focus

Finance and Financial Sector

Alternate Title(s) of Bill S 2592

Name Accuracy in Credit Reporting Act
Name Accuracy in Credit Reporting Act
A bill to amend the Fair Credit Reporting Act to require nationwide consumer reporting agencies, upon request, to use the current legal name of a consumer on consumer reports, and for other purposes.

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