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10 Percent Credit Card Interest Rate Cap Act
3/23/2025, 11:02 AM
Summary of Bill HR 1944
If passed, this bill would limit the amount of interest that credit card companies can charge consumers, ensuring that individuals are not burdened with high interest payments that can quickly accumulate and become unmanageable. By capping interest rates at 10 percent, this legislation seeks to promote responsible lending practices and prevent predatory practices that can trap individuals in a cycle of debt.
Supporters of the bill argue that it is necessary to protect consumers from unfair and exploitative lending practices, while opponents may argue that it could restrict access to credit for some individuals. However, the primary goal of this bill is to promote financial stability and protect consumers from excessive interest rates that can lead to financial hardship. Overall, Bill 119 HR 1944 represents an important step towards ensuring fair and transparent lending practices in the credit card industry, and if passed, could provide much-needed relief for consumers struggling with high interest rates.
Congressional Summary of HR 1944
10 Percent Credit Card Interest Rate Cap Act
This bill temporarily caps credit card interest rates at 10%.
Creditors that knowingly violate this bill forfeit the entire interest of the debt. The bill also provides a private right of action for debtors to recover interest, finance charges, or fees. The action must be brought within two years of the violation. In addition, violations of this bill are subject to civil liability under the Truth in Lending Act, which is enforced by the Consumer Financial Protection Bureau and the Federal Trade Commission.
These changes sunset on January 1, 2031.
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Current Status of Bill HR 1944
Bipartisan Support of Bill HR 1944
Total Number of Sponsors
1Democrat Sponsors
1Republican Sponsors
0Unaffiliated Sponsors
0Total Number of Cosponsors
1Democrat Cosponsors
0Republican Cosponsors
1Unaffiliated Cosponsors
0Policy Area and Potential Impact of Bill HR 1944
Primary Policy Focus
Finance and Financial SectorAlternate Title(s) of Bill HR 1944
Comments

Kody Norris
1 year ago
I can't believe this new bill capping credit card interest rates at 10%! This is gonna mess up my finances big time. Can't believe they're doing this to us hardworking folks.

