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H.R. 5414 (93rd)

Equal Consumer Credit Act

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Introduced

8 March 1973

Last action

8 March 1973 · Introduced

Status

Referred to House Committee on Banking and Currency.

Sponsors

Rep. Heckler, Margaret M. [R-MA-10]

Subjects

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Source updated

3 September 2025

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Summary

Equal Consumer Credit Act - Prohibits, under the Truth in Lending Act, discrimination on account of sex or marital status against individuals seeking credit in connection with any consumer credit sale. Provides for penalties for any creditor or credit card issuer who discriminates against any individual in a matter prohibited by this Act.

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Timeline

  1. 8 March 1973

    Introduced

    Referred to House Committee on Banking and Currency.

    Source: IntroReferral

  2. 8 March 1973

    Introduced

    Introduced in House

    Source: IntroReferral

  3. 8 March 1973

    Introduced

    Introduced in House

    Source: IntroReferral

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