H.R. 2498 · 115th Congress · 2017–2018
Freedom from Discrimination in Credit Act of 2017
H.R. 2498 in the 115th Congress (2017–2018) was introduced on May 17, 2017, sponsored by Josh Gottheimer with 87 co-sponsors.
During the 115th Congress (2017–2018), Donald Trump was president, and Republicans held majorities in both the House and Senate.
- Status
- Introduced
- Introduced
- May 17, 2017
- Co-sponsors
- 87
- Policy area
- Finance and Financial Sector
What it does
Freedom from Discrimination in Credit Act of 2017 This bill amends the Equal Credit Opportunity Act (ECOA) 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
Josh Gottheimer (D-NJ). Co-sponsors: 85 Democrats, 2 Republicans.
Where it stands
- IntroducedMay 17, 2017
- Passed the House—
- Passed the Senate—
- Sent to the President—
- Became law—
Latest action: Referred to the House Committee on Financial Services. (May 17, 2017)
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