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H.R. 2540 (117th)

Small Business Lending Fairness Act

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Introduced

14 April 2021

Last action

14 April 2021 · Introduced

Status

Referred to the House Committee on Financial Services.

Sponsors

Rep. Velázquez, Nydia M. [D-NY-7], Bradley Schneider

Subjects

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Source updated

5 December 2025

Summary

Small Business Lending Fairness Act This bill prohibits as a condition to a loan or extension of credit a confession of judgment or similar agreement. (A confession of judgment is an agreement to a judgment of liability without notice and opportunity to be heard in court in the event of the default of a borrower.)

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Timeline

  1. 14 April 2021

    Introduced

    Referred to the House Committee on Financial Services.

    Source: IntroReferral

  2. 14 April 2021

    Introduced

    Introduced in House

    Source: IntroReferral

  3. 14 April 2021

    Introduced

    Introduced in House

    Source: IntroReferral

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Introduced in House (text)

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