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H.R. 1640 (111th)

Interest Rate Reduction Act

referredUnited States· United States Congress· EN

Introduced

19 March 2009

Last action

19 March 2009 · Introduced

Status

Referred to the House Committee on Financial Services.

Sponsors

Rep. Hinchey, Maurice D. [D-NY-22], Rep. Cohen, Steve [D-TN-9], Rep. Ellison, Keith [D-MN-5], Rep. Lee, Barbara [D-CA-12], Rep. McDermott, Jim [D-WA-7], Rep. Miller, George [D-CA-11], Rep. Woolsey, Lynn C. [D-CA-6], Rep. Tierney, John F. [D-MA-6], Rep. Massa, Eric J. J. [D-NY-29], Rep. Stark, Fortney Pete [D-CA-13], Rep. Polis, Jared [D-CO-2], Rep. Honda, Michael M. [D-CA-15], Rep. Filner, Bob [D-CA-51], Rep. Kucinich, Dennis J. [D-OH-10], Rep. Jackson, Jesse L., Jr. [D-IL-2], Rep. Abercrombie, Neil [D-HI-1], Rep. Cummings, Elijah E. [D-MD-7], Rep. Perriello, Thomas S.P. [D-VA-5], Rep. Kagen, Steve [D-WI-8]

Subjects

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Source updated

5 December 2025

Summary

Interest Rate Reduction Act - Amends the Truth in Lending Act to prohibit the annual percentage rate of interest (APR) applicable to any extension of credit to a consumer from exceeding 15% on unpaid balances, inclusive of all finance charges. Authorizes the Board of Governors of the Federal Reserve System to establish an APR ceiling exceeding the 15% annual rate for periods not to exceed 18 months, upon a determination that: (1) money market interest rates have risen over the preceding six-month period; and (2) prevailing interest rate levels threaten the safety and soundness of individual lenders, as evidenced by adverse trends in liquidity, capital, earnings, and growth. Declares the interest rate limitation inapplicable to an extension of credit by an insured credit union. Subjects a creditor who violates this Act to a civil penalty.

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Timeline

  1. 19 March 2009

    Introduced

    Referred to the House Committee on Financial Services.

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  2. 19 March 2009

    Introduced

    Introduced in House

    Source: IntroReferral

  3. 19 March 2009

    Introduced

    Introduced in House

    Source: IntroReferral

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