American Lending Fairness Act of 2026
This bill, the "American Lending Fairness Act of 2026," makes changes to federal laws governing interest rates charged by financial institutions, primarily impacting how state-chartered banks and credit unions operate across state lines. It repeals a current federal law (Section 525 of the Depository Institutions Deregulation and Monetary Control Act of 1980) that has allowed states
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in committee
1 of 4 stages cleared
Introduction
Mar 2026
Committee Review
Floor Vote
President
Introduced Mar 9, 2026
Last action Sep 16, 2026
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2
Amendments
1
Sep 16, 2026
Introduced
Ordered to be Reported (Amended) by the Yeas and Nays: 31 - 18.
lower
Sep 16, 2026
Lower · Passed
Committee Consideration and Mark-up Session Held
lower
Mar 9, 2026
Committee
Referred to the House Committee on Financial Services.
lower
Mar 9, 2026
Introduced
Introduced in House
lower
1 primary · 7 co-sponsors
Sponsors
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