H.R. 4376 · 111th Congress · 2009–2010
Freedom from Discrimination in Credit Act of 2009
H.R. 4376 in the 111th Congress (2009–2010) was introduced on Dec 16, 2009, sponsored by Steve Israel with 77 co-sponsors.
During the 111th Congress (2009–2010), Barack Obama was president, and Democrats held majorities in both the House and Senate.
- Status
- Introduced
- Introduced
- Dec 16, 2009
- Co-sponsors
- 77
- Policy area
- Finance and Financial Sector
What it does
Freedom from Discrimination in Credit Act of 2009 - Amends the Equal Credit Opportunity Act to prohibit discrimination on account of sexual orientation or gender identity when extending credit. Defines: (1) "gender identity" as the gender-related identity, appearance, or mannerisms or other gender-related characteristics of an individual with or without regard to the individual's designated sex at birth; (2) "person" as a natu…
Summary by the nonpartisan Congressional Research Service.
Sponsor
Steve Israel (D-NY). Co-sponsors: 77 Democrats.
Where it stands
- IntroducedDec 16, 2009
- Passed the House—
- Passed the Senate—
- Sent to the President—
- Became law—
Latest action: Referred to the House Committee on Financial Services. (Dec 16, 2009)
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- H.R. 3606: Credit CARD Technical Corrections Act of 2009
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- H.R. 6162: Coin Modernization, Oversight, and Continuity Act of 2010
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