119th Congress · HOUSE BILLBILL

H.R. 1944 — 10 Percent Credit Card Interest Rate Cap Act

“To amend the Truth in Lending Act to cap credit card interest rates at 10 percent.”

Finance and financial sector
Introduced Mar 6, 2025
Last action Mar 6, 2025
Pipeline · Bill → Law
Step 1
Introduced
Mar 6, 2025
Step 2
Referred
Mar 6, 2025
Financial Services
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Committee
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House floor
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Senate
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Resolve Changes
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Signed
SummaryCRS Summary

This bill temporarily caps credit card interest rates at 10%. Creditors that knowingly violate this bill forfeit the entire interest of the debt. The bill also provides a private right of action for debtors to recover interest, finance charges, or fees. The action must be brought within two years of the violation. In addition, violations of this bill are subject to civil liability under the Truth in Lending Act, which is enforced by the Consumer Financial Protection Bureau and the Federal Trade Commission. These changes sunset on January 1, 2031.

Provisions · 2 sectionsIntroduced in House
AmendmentAI
Timeline · 2 actions
Mar 6, 2025
Introduced in House
Mar 6, 2025
Referred to the House Committee on Financial Services.
H.R. 1944: 10 Percent Credit Card Interest Rate Cap Act | Docket