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H.R. 2540

Referred to Committee

Small Business Lending Fairness Act

Introduced 4/14/2021•117th Congress•House

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Referred to the House Committee on Financial Services.

4/14/2021 • House

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.)

Introduced in House • 4/14/2021

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Business ethicsConsumer creditContracts and agencyLawyers and legal services

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Party Breakdown

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Sponsor

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Rep. Velazquez, Nydia M. [D-NY-7]

Democrat • NY-7

Sponsored 4/14/2021

Cosponsors (1)

Bill Journey

Originated in the House

Introduced

April 14, 2021

Referred to the House Committee on Financial Services.

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Introduced in House4/14/2021

Details

Bill TypeHR
Current StatusReferred to Committee
Cosponsors1