S3616Referred to Committee

Expanding Access to Lending Options Act

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Introduced
In Committee
3
Passed One Chamber
4
Passed Both
5
Signed into Law
119th
Congress
2026-01-13
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3
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Catherine Cortez Masto
Catherine Cortez Masto
Democrat · NV · Senator
Votes with party: 57.1% (312 recorded votes)

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Read twice and referred to the Committee on Banking, Housing, and Urban Affairs.

2026-01-13

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Plain-English Summary

The legislation would make it easier for people and small businesses to borrow money by expanding the types of lenders allowed to offer loans and reducing some regulatory restrictions on lending. This could help borrowers who have difficulty getting traditional bank loans access credit more easily, though it might also reduce some consumer protections. The changes would primarily affect banks, credit unions, online lenders, and consumers or small business owners seeking loans.

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Finance and Financial Sector
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