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S. 1956 (103rd)

Rental-Purchase Reform Act of 1994

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Introduced

22 March 1994

Last action

22 March 1994 · Introduced

Status

Read twice and referred to the Committee on Banking.

Sponsors

Sen. Shelby, Richard C. [D-AL], Sen. Conrad, Kent [D-ND], Sen. Johnston, J. Bennett [D-LA], Rep. Breaux, John B. [D-LA-7], Sen. Faircloth, Lauch [R-NC], Sen. Bumpers, Dale [D-AR]

Subjects

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Source updated

26 August 2025

Summary

Rental-Purchase Reform Act of 1994 - Amends the Consumer Credit Protection Act to set forth information required to be disclosed by merchants to consumers under rental-purchase agreements. Regulates the collection and advertising practices of such merchants. Authorizes consumers to bring civil charges in any U.S. district court for violations of this Act.

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Timeline

  1. 22 March 1994

    Introduced

    Read twice and referred to the Committee on Banking.

    Source: IntroReferral

  2. 22 March 1994

    Introduced

    Sponsor introductory remarks on measure. (CR S3453)

    Source: IntroReferral

  3. 22 March 1994

    Introduced

    Introduced in Senate

    Source: IntroReferral

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Versions

Documents

3 official files

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