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A bill to amend the Fair Credit Reporting Act to address the placement of security freezes for protected consumers, and for other purposes.
8/1/2024, 10:56 AM
Summary of Bill S 4916
Bill 118 s 4916, also known as the Fair Credit Reporting Act Amendment, aims to make changes to the Fair Credit Reporting Act in order to better protect consumers when it comes to placing security freezes on their credit reports.
The bill specifically focuses on "protected consumers," which includes individuals who have been victims of identity theft or fraud. These consumers will have more control over placing security freezes on their credit reports, making it more difficult for unauthorized individuals to access their personal information.
Additionally, the bill includes provisions for other purposes related to credit reporting, such as improving the accuracy of credit reports and providing consumers with more transparency and control over their credit information. Overall, the Fair Credit Reporting Act Amendment seeks to strengthen consumer protections and ensure that individuals have the necessary tools to safeguard their personal and financial information.
The bill specifically focuses on "protected consumers," which includes individuals who have been victims of identity theft or fraud. These consumers will have more control over placing security freezes on their credit reports, making it more difficult for unauthorized individuals to access their personal information.
Additionally, the bill includes provisions for other purposes related to credit reporting, such as improving the accuracy of credit reports and providing consumers with more transparency and control over their credit information. Overall, the Fair Credit Reporting Act Amendment seeks to strengthen consumer protections and ensure that individuals have the necessary tools to safeguard their personal and financial information.
Current Status of Bill S 4916
Bill S 4916 is currently in the status of Bill Introduced since July 31, 2024. Bill S 4916 was introduced during Congress 118 and was introduced to the Senate on July 31, 2024.  Bill S 4916's most recent activity was Read twice and referred to the Committee on Banking, Housing, and Urban Affairs. as of July 31, 2024
Bipartisan Support of Bill S 4916
Total Number of Sponsors
1Democrat Sponsors
1Republican Sponsors
0Unaffiliated Sponsors
0Total Number of Cosponsors
2Democrat Cosponsors
0Republican Cosponsors
2Unaffiliated Cosponsors
0Policy Area and Potential Impact of Bill S 4916
Primary Policy Focus
Alternate Title(s) of Bill S 4916
A bill to amend the Fair Credit Reporting Act to address the placement of security freezes for protected consumers, and for other purposes.
A bill to amend the Fair Credit Reporting Act to address the placement of security freezes for protected consumers, and for other purposes.
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Sponsors and Cosponsors of S 4916
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