Predatory Lending Elimination Act
Sponsor

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Cosponsors (15)
Members who have signed on to support this bill since introduction. Source: Congress.gov.
- Alex Padilla (D-CA)Original· 2026-02-05
- Ben Ray Luján (D-NM)Original· 2026-02-05
- Brian Schatz (D-HI)Original· 2026-02-05
- Chris Van Hollen (D-MD)Original· 2026-02-05
- Cory A. Booker (D-NJ)Original· 2026-02-05
- Jeff Merkley (D-OR)Original· 2026-02-05
- John Fetterman (D-PA)Original· 2026-02-05
- Martin Heinrich (D-NM)Original· 2026-02-05
- Peter Welch (D-VT)Original· 2026-02-05
- Raphael G. Warnock (D-GA)Original· 2026-02-05
- Richard Blumenthal (D-CT)Original· 2026-02-05
- Ron Wyden (D-OR)Original· 2026-02-05
- Sheldon Whitehouse (D-RI)Original· 2026-02-05
- Tammy Duckworth (D-IL)Original· 2026-02-05
- Tina Smith (D-MN)Original· 2026-02-05
Latest Action
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Read twice and referred to the Committee on Banking, Housing, and Urban Affairs. (Sponsor introductory remarks on measure: CR S511-512)
2026-02-05
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Plain-English Summary
This bill would establish stricter rules to prevent lenders from offering loans with unfair terms that trap borrowers in cycles of debt, such as extremely high interest rates or hidden fees. The legislation would likely affect payday lenders, title loan companies, and other financial institutions that currently operate with minimal restrictions, while protecting consumers—especially lower-income individuals—from predatory lending practices. The bill is currently under review by the Senate Banking Committee.
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