H.R. 2309 · 114th Congress · 2015–2016
Freedom from Discrimination in Credit Act of 2015
H.R. 2309 in the 114th Congress (2015–2016) was introduced on May 13, 2015, sponsored by Steve Israel with 58 co-sponsors.
During the 114th Congress (2015–2016), Barack Obama was president, and Republicans held majorities in both the House and Senate.
- Status
- Introduced
- Introduced
- May 13, 2015
- Co-sponsors
- 58
- Policy area
- Finance and Financial Sector
What it does
Freedom from Discrimination in Credit Act of 2015 Amends the Equal Credit Opportunity Act to expand the categories of prohibited discrimination when extending credit to include discrimination on account of sexual orientation or gender identity.
Summary by the nonpartisan Congressional Research Service.
Sponsor
Steve Israel (D-NY). Co-sponsors: 57 Democrats, 1 Republican.
Where it stands
- IntroducedMay 13, 2015
- Passed the House—
- Passed the Senate—
- Sent to the President—
- Became law—
Latest action: Referred to the House Committee on Financial Services. (May 13, 2015)
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- H.R. 2722: Breast Cancer Awareness Commemorative Coin Act
- H.R. 2726: Apollo 11 50th Anniversary Commemorative Coin Act
- H.R. 3784: SEC Small Business Advocate Act of 2016
- H.R. 24: Federal Reserve Transparency Act of 2015
- S. 264: Federal Reserve Transparency Act of 2015
- S. 301: Boys Town Centennial Commemorative Coin Act
- H.R. 446: Shareholder Protection Act of 2015
Committees
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From GovInfo bill records, Congressional Research Service summaries, Voteview roll calls and lobbying reports.
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