House Bill 2079
116th Congress(2019-2020)
Freedom Financing Act
Introduced
Introduced in House on Apr 4, 2019
Origin Chamber
House
Type
Bill
Bill
The primary form of legislative measure used to propose law. Depending on the chamber of origin, bills begin with a designation of either H.R. or S. Joint resolution is another form of legislative measure used to propose law.
Bill Number
2079
Congress
116
Policy Area
Finance and Financial Sector
Finance and Financial Sector
Primary focus of measure is U.S. banking and financial institutions regulation; consumer credit; bankruptcy and debt collection; financial services and investments; insurance; securities; real estate transactions; currency. Measures concerning financial crimes may fall under Crime and Law Enforcement. Measures concerning business and corporate finance may fall under Commerce policy area. Measures concerning international banking may fall under Foreign Trade and International Finance policy area.
No House votes have been held for this bill.
Summary
Freedom Financing Act
This bill restricts certain banks, credit unions, and payment card networks from refusing to do business with a person based on reputational considerations.
April 4, 2019
04/04/2019
Referred to the House Committee on Financial Services.
04/04/2019
Introduced in House
Public Record
Record Updated
Nov 1, 2022 7:02:19 PM