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H.R. 5502 · 111th Congress · 2009–2010

To amend the effective date of the gift card provisions of the Credit Card Accountability Responsibility and Disclosure Act of 2009.

H.R. 5502 in the 111th Congress (2009–2010) became law — introduced on Jun 10, 2010, sponsored by Daniel B. Maffei with 6 co-sponsors. Congress held 1 roll call vote on it.

During the 111th Congress (2009–2010), Barack Obama was president, and Democrats held majorities in both the House and Senate.

Status
Became law
Introduced
Jun 10, 2010
Co-sponsors
6
Policy area
Finance and Financial Sector
Public law
Public Law 111-209

What it does

Amends the Credit Card Accountability Responsibility and Disclosure Act of 2009 to state that, in the case of a gift certificate, store gift card, or general-use prepaid card produced before April 1, 2010, the effective date of certain disclosure requirements under the Electronic Funds Transfer Act pertaining to fees shall be delayed until January 31, 2011.

Summary by the nonpartisan Congressional Research Service.

Sponsor

Daniel B. Maffei (D-NY). Co-sponsors: 4 Democrats, 2 Republicans.

Where it stands

  • IntroducedJun 10, 2010
  • Passed the HouseJun 14, 2010
  • Passed the SenateJul 13, 2010
  • Sent to the PresidentJul 15, 2010
  • Became lawJul 27, 2010

Latest action: Became Public Law No: 111-209. (Jul 27, 2010)

How Congress voted

  • On Motion to Suspend the Rules and Pass
    House · Jun 14, 2010 · Passed
    357–0

Every roll call vote on this bill

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From GovInfo bill records, Congressional Research Service summaries, Voteview roll calls and lobbying reports.

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