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H.R.6395, H.R.6396 / S. 4049; National Defense Authorization Act for Fiscal Year 2021; Provisions relating to consumer finance H.R. 4231 / S. 1828; Credit Access and Inclusion Act; all provisions H.R. 133; Consolidated Appropriations Act, 2021; Provisions relating to credit reporting
H.R.6395, H.R.6396 / S. 4049; National Defense Authorization Act for Fiscal Year 2021; Provisions relating to consumer finance H.R. 4231 / S. 1828; Credit Access and Inclusion Act; all provisions H.R. 133; Consolidated Appropriations Act, 2021; Provisions relating to credit reporting
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TRANS UNION LLC via TRANS UNION LLC
2020 · fourth_quarter · 4A
H.R. 8215; Improving Digital Identity Act of 2020; Provisions relating to identity verification
H.R.6395, H.R.6396 / S. 4049; National Defense Authorization Act for Fiscal Year 2021; Provisions relating to consumer finance H.R. 4231 / S. 1828; Credit Access and Inclusion Act; all provisions H.R. 133; Consolidated Appropriations Act, 2021; Provisions relating to credit reporting
Filing targets: HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, SENATE
Source: Senate LDA
Amending the Fair Credit Reporting Act (FCRA) related to credit repair activity and state workforce. H.R. 3621, Comprehensive CREDIT Act of 2020; issues pertaining to credit reporting H.R. 748, CARES Act; issues pertaining to credit reporting S.3508, Disaster Protection for Workers' Credit Act of 2020; issues pertaining to credit reporting S. 1829/H.R. 4231, Credit Access and Inclusion Act; issues pertaining to alternative data
H.R.6395, H.R.6396 / S. 4049; National Defense Authorization Act for Fiscal Year 2021; Provisions relating to consumer finance H.R. 4231 / S. 1828; Credit Access and Inclusion Act; all provisions H.R. 133; Consolidated Appropriations Act, 2021; Provisions relating to credit reporting
Amending the Fair Credit Reporting Act (FCRA) related to credit repair activity and state workforce. H.R. 3621, Comprehensive CREDIT Act of 2020; issues pertaining to credit reporting H.R. 748, CARES Act; issues pertaining to credit reporting S.3508, Disaster Protection for Workers' Credit Act of 2020; issues pertaining to credit reporting S. 1829/H.R. 4231, Credit Access and Inclusion Act; issues pertaining to alternative data
H.R.6395, H.R.6396 / S. 4049; National Defense Authorization Act for Fiscal Year 2021; Provisions relating to consumer finance H.R. 4231 / S. 1828; Credit Access and Inclusion Act; all provisions H.R. 133; Consolidated Appropriations Act, 2021; Provisions relating to credit reporting
Public Law No: 116-136, Coronavirus Aid, Relief, and Economic Security Act (CARES Act) implimentation related to EIP Stimulus Payments. H.R. 5332, Protecting Your Credit Score Act of 2019; all provisions. H.R. 6800, HEROES Act; provisions related to credit reporting, suppression/deletion. H.R. 925, HEROES Act (amended). Issues related to credit reporting; all provisions.
H.R. 5332, Protecting Your Credit Score Act of 2020; all provisions related to banking H.R. 6800, Health and Economic Recovery Omnibus Emergency Solutions Act (HEROES Act); Sec. 110401 H.R. 748, Coronavirus Aid, Relief, and Economic Security Act (CARES Act); Secs. 4021-4024 S. 3508, Disaster Protection for Workers' Credit Act of 2020; all provisions H.R. 6321, Financial Protections and Assistance for Americas Consumers, States, Businesses, and Vulnerable Populations Act; Sec. 112 H.R. 6370, Disaster Protection for Workers' Credit Act; All Sections Data and Accountability Transparency Act of 2020; All Sections H.R. 6451, Fair Coronavirus Credit Reporting Act of 2020; All sections pertaining to medical debt
Financial Protections and Assistance for America’s Consumers, States, Businesses, and Vulnerable Populations Act
Client: TRANS UNION LLC · Firm: TRANS UNION LLC
H.R. 5332, Protecting Your Credit Score Act of 2020; all provisions related to banking H.R. 6800, Health and Economic Recovery Omnibus Emergency Solutions Act (HEROES Act); Sec. 110401 H.R. 748, Coronavirus Aid, Relief, and Economic Security Act (CARES Act); Secs. 4021-4024 S. 3508, Disaster Protection for Workers' Credit Act of 2020; all provisions H.R. 6321, Financial Protections and Assistance for Americas Consumers, States, Businesses, and Vulnerable Populations Act; Sec. 112 H.R. 6370, Disaster Protection for Workers' Credit Act; All Sections Data and Accountability Transparency Act of 2020; All Sections H.R. 6451, Fair Coronavirus Credit Reporting Act of 2020; All sections pertaining to medical debt
H.R. 5332, Protecting Your Credit Score Act of 2020; all provisions related to banking H.R. 6800, Health and Economic Recovery Omnibus Emergency Solutions Act (HEROES Act); Sec. 110401 H.R. 748, Coronavirus Aid, Relief, and Economic Security Act (CARES Act); Secs. 4021-4024 S. 3508, Disaster Protection for Workers' Credit Act of 2020; all provisions H.R. 6321, Financial Protections and Assistance for Americas Consumers, States, Businesses, and Vulnerable Populations Act; Sec. 112 H.R. 6370, Disaster Protection for Workers' Credit Act; All Sections Data and Accountability Transparency Act of 2020; All Sections H.R. 6451, Fair Coronavirus Credit Reporting Act of 2020; All sections pertaining to medical debt
H.R. 6370, Disaster Protection for Workers Credit Act; all provisons.
William M. (Mac) Thornberry National Defense Authorization Act for Fiscal Year 2021
Client: TRANS UNION LLC · Firm: TRANS UNION LLC
H.R.6395, H.R.6396 / S. 4049; National Defense Authorization Act for Fiscal Year 2021; Provisions relating to consumer finance H.R. 4231 / S. 1828; Credit Access and Inclusion Act; all provisions H.R. 133; Consolidated Appropriations Act, 2021; Provisions relating to credit reporting
William M. (Mac) Thornberry National Defense Authorization Act for Fiscal Year 2021
Client: TRANS UNION LLC · Firm: TRANS UNION LLC
H.R. 6395, Fiscal Year 2021 National Defense Authorization Act; provisions related to active duty credit monitoring and private student loans.
William M. (Mac) Thornberry National Defense Authorization Act for Fiscal Year 2021
Client: TRANS UNION LLC · Firm: TRANS UNION LLC
H.R.6395, H.R.6396 / S. 4049; National Defense Authorization Act for Fiscal Year 2021; Provisions relating to consumer finance H.R. 4231 / S. 1828; Credit Access and Inclusion Act; all provisions H.R. 133; Consolidated Appropriations Act, 2021; Provisions relating to credit reporting
H.R.6395, H.R.6396 / S. 4049; National Defense Authorization Act for Fiscal Year 2021; Provisions relating to consumer finance H.R. 4231 / S. 1828; Credit Access and Inclusion Act; all provisions H.R. 133; Consolidated Appropriations Act, 2021; Provisions relating to credit reporting
H.R.6395, H.R.6396 / S. 4049; National Defense Authorization Act for Fiscal Year 2021; Provisions relating to consumer finance H.R. 4231 / S. 1828; Credit Access and Inclusion Act; all provisions H.R. 133; Consolidated Appropriations Act, 2021; Provisions relating to credit reporting
Fair Coronavirus Credit Reporting Act of 2020
Client: TRANS UNION LLC · Firm: TRANS UNION LLC
H.R. 5332, Protecting Your Credit Score Act of 2020; all provisions related to banking H.R. 6800, Health and Economic Recovery Omnibus Emergency Solutions Act (HEROES Act); Sec. 110401 H.R. 748, Coronavirus Aid, Relief, and Economic Security Act (CARES Act); Secs. 4021-4024 S. 3508, Disaster Protection for Workers' Credit Act of 2020; all provisions H.R. 6321, Financial Protections and Assistance for Americas Consumers, States, Businesses, and Vulnerable Populations Act; Sec. 112 H.R. 6370, Disaster Protection for Workers' Credit Act; All Sections Data and Accountability Transparency Act of 2020; All Sections H.R. 6451, Fair Coronavirus Credit Reporting Act of 2020; All sections pertaining to medical debt
H.R. 6470, Medical Debt Relief Act of 2020; all provisions. S. 4037, Patient Credit Protection Act; all provisions.
H.R. 5332, Protecting Your Credit Score Act of 2020; all provisions related to banking H.R. 6800, Health and Economic Recovery Omnibus Emergency Solutions Act (HEROES Act); Sec. 110401 H.R. 748, Coronavirus Aid, Relief, and Economic Security Act (CARES Act); Secs. 4021-4024 S. 3508, Disaster Protection for Workers' Credit Act of 2020; all provisions H.R. 6321, Financial Protections and Assistance for Americas Consumers, States, Businesses, and Vulnerable Populations Act; Sec. 112 H.R. 6370, Disaster Protection for Workers' Credit Act; All Sections Data and Accountability Transparency Act of 2020; All Sections H.R. 6451, Fair Coronavirus Credit Reporting Act of 2020; All sections pertaining to medical debt
Public Law No: 116-136, Coronavirus Aid, Relief, and Economic Security Act (CARES Act) implimentation related to EIP Stimulus Payments. H.R. 5332, Protecting Your Credit Score Act of 2019; all provisions. H.R. 6800, HEROES Act; provisions related to credit reporting, suppression/deletion. H.R. 925, HEROES Act (amended). Issues related to credit reporting; all provisions.
H.R. 5332, Protecting Your Credit Score Act of 2020; all provisions related to banking H.R. 6800, Health and Economic Recovery Omnibus Emergency Solutions Act (HEROES Act); Sec. 110401 H.R. 748, Coronavirus Aid, Relief, and Economic Security Act (CARES Act); Secs. 4021-4024 S. 3508, Disaster Protection for Workers' Credit Act of 2020; all provisions H.R. 6321, Financial Protections and Assistance for Americas Consumers, States, Businesses, and Vulnerable Populations Act; Sec. 112 H.R. 6370, Disaster Protection for Workers' Credit Act; All Sections Data and Accountability Transparency Act of 2020; All Sections H.R. 6451, Fair Coronavirus Credit Reporting Act of 2020; All sections pertaining to medical debt
Amending the Fair Credit Reporting Act (FCRA) related to credit repair activity and state workforce. H.R. 3621, Comprehensive CREDIT Act of 2020; issues pertaining to credit reporting H.R. 748, CARES Act; issues pertaining to credit reporting S.3508, Disaster Protection for Workers' Credit Act of 2020; issues pertaining to credit reporting S. 1829/H.R. 4231, Credit Access and Inclusion Act; issues pertaining to alternative data
H.R. 8215; Improving Digital Identity Act of 2020; Provisions relating to identity verification
H.R. 8215, Improving Digital Identity Act of 2020; all provisions. S. 4133, REAL ID Modernization Act; all provisions. S. 4159, E-SIGN Modernization Act of 2020; all provisions. Consumer privacy
H.R. 8215; Improving Digital Identity Act of 2020; Provisions relating to identity verification
Public Law No: 116-136, Coronavirus Aid, Relief, and Economic Security Act (CARES Act) implimentation related to EIP Stimulus Payments. H.R. 5332, Protecting Your Credit Score Act of 2019; all provisions. H.R. 6800, HEROES Act; provisions related to credit reporting, suppression/deletion. H.R. 925, HEROES Act (amended). Issues related to credit reporting; all provisions.
H.R.6395, H.R.6396 / S. 4049; National Defense Authorization Act for Fiscal Year 2021; Provisions relating to consumer finance H.R. 4231 / S. 1828; Credit Access and Inclusion Act; all provisions H.R. 133; Consolidated Appropriations Act, 2021; Provisions relating to credit reporting
H.R.6395, H.R.6396 / S. 4049; National Defense Authorization Act for Fiscal Year 2021; Provisions relating to consumer finance H.R. 4231 / S. 1828; Credit Access and Inclusion Act; all provisions H.R. 133; Consolidated Appropriations Act, 2021; Provisions relating to credit reporting
Amending the Fair Credit Reporting Act (FCRA) related to credit repair activity and state workforce. H.R. 3621, Comprehensive CREDIT Act of 2020; issues pertaining to credit reporting H.R. 748, CARES Act; issues pertaining to credit reporting S.3508, Disaster Protection for Workers' Credit Act of 2020; issues pertaining to credit reporting S. 1829/H.R. 4231, Credit Access and Inclusion Act; issues pertaining to alternative data
Disaster Protection for Workers’ Credit Act of 2020
Client: TRANS UNION LLC · Firm: TRANS UNION LLC
H.R. 5332, Protecting Your Credit Score Act of 2020; all provisions related to banking H.R. 6800, Health and Economic Recovery Omnibus Emergency Solutions Act (HEROES Act); Sec. 110401 H.R. 748, Coronavirus Aid, Relief, and Economic Security Act (CARES Act); Secs. 4021-4024 S. 3508, Disaster Protection for Workers' Credit Act of 2020; all provisions H.R. 6321, Financial Protections and Assistance for Americas Consumers, States, Businesses, and Vulnerable Populations Act; Sec. 112 H.R. 6370, Disaster Protection for Workers' Credit Act; All Sections Data and Accountability Transparency Act of 2020; All Sections H.R. 6451, Fair Coronavirus Credit Reporting Act of 2020; All sections pertaining to medical debt
Disaster Protection for Workers’ Credit Act of 2020
Client: TRANS UNION LLC · Firm: TRANS UNION LLC
Amending the Fair Credit Reporting Act (FCRA) related to credit repair activity and state workforce. H.R. 3621, Comprehensive CREDIT Act of 2020; issues pertaining to credit reporting H.R. 748, CARES Act; issues pertaining to credit reporting S.3508, Disaster Protection for Workers' Credit Act of 2020; issues pertaining to credit reporting S. 1829/H.R. 4231, Credit Access and Inclusion Act; issues pertaining to alternative data
H.R. 6470, Medical Debt Relief Act of 2020; all provisions. S. 4037, Patient Credit Protection Act; all provisions.
National Defense Authorization Act for Fiscal Year 2021
Client: TRANS UNION LLC · Firm: TRANS UNION LLC
H.R.6395, H.R.6396 / S. 4049; National Defense Authorization Act for Fiscal Year 2021; Provisions relating to consumer finance H.R. 4231 / S. 1828; Credit Access and Inclusion Act; all provisions H.R. 133; Consolidated Appropriations Act, 2021; Provisions relating to credit reporting
National Defense Authorization Act for Fiscal Year 2021
Client: TRANS UNION LLC · Firm: TRANS UNION LLC
H.R.6395, H.R.6396 / S. 4049; National Defense Authorization Act for Fiscal Year 2021; Provisions relating to consumer finance H.R. 4231 / S. 1828; Credit Access and Inclusion Act; all provisions H.R. 133; Consolidated Appropriations Act, 2021; Provisions relating to credit reporting
H.R. 8215, Improving Digital Identity Act of 2020; all provisions. S. 4133, REAL ID Modernization Act; all provisions. S. 4159, E-SIGN Modernization Act of 2020; all provisions. Consumer privacy
H.R. 8215, Improving Digital Identity Act of 2020; all provisions. S. 4133, REAL ID Modernization Act; all provisions. S. 4159, E-SIGN Modernization Act of 2020; all provisions. Consumer privacy
Further Consolidated Appropriations Act, 2020
Client: TRANS UNION LLC · Firm: TRANS UNION LLC
Legislation related to HHS creating a unique patient identifier including H.R. 1865.
Information Transparency & Personal Data Control Act
Client: TRANS UNION LLC · Firm: TRANS UNION LLC
Legislative proposals creating a national standard on consumer data privacy and security including H.R. 2013, S. 2968, and H.R. 4978.
Restricting Credit Checks for Employment Decisions Act
Client: TRANS UNION LLC · Firm: TRANS UNION LLC
Legislation related to credit reporting, scoring and data security including H.R. 5332, H.R. 5330, S. 1828, H.R. 3629, H.R. 3621, H.R. 3614, H.R. 3618, H.R. 3622, and H.R. 3642.
Restricting Credit Checks for Employment Decisions Act
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**Supported S. 1848, Credit Access & Inclusion Act, to facilitate more reporting of data to consumer reporting agencies under the Fair Credit Reporting Act. **Opposed H.R. 3629, Clarity in Credit Score Formation Act, granting CFPB authority over credit score models. **Opposed H.R. 3621, Student Borrower Credit Improvement Act, enabling private loan adverse information removal from credit reports. **Opposed H.R. 3614, Restricting Use of Credit Checks for Employment Decisions Act, banning the use of credit information for employment decisions in most cases. **Opposed H.R. 3618, Free Credit Scores for Consumers Act, requiring consumer reporting agencies to give free credit scores. **Opposed H.R. 3622, Restoring Unfairly Impaired Credit and Protecting Consumers Act, shortening the amount of time negative information stays on a credit file (among other things). **Opposed H.R. 3642, Improving Credit Reporting for All Consumers Act, rewriting consumer dispute resolution process under the FCRA. **Reviewed legislative discussion drafts amending the FCRA. **Reviewed H.R. 3821 amending the FCRA.
Free Credit Scores for Consumers Act of 2019
Client: TRANS UNION LLC · Firm: TRANS UNION LLC
**Supported S. 1848, Credit Access & Inclusion Act, to facilitate more reporting of data to consumer reporting agencies under the Fair Credit Reporting Act. **Opposed H.R. 3629, Clarity in Credit Score Formation Act, granting CFPB authority over credit score models. **Opposed H.R. 3621, Student Borrower Credit Improvement Act, enabling private loan adverse information removal from credit reports. **Opposed H.R. 3614, Restricting Use of Credit Checks for Employment Decisions Act, banning the use of credit information for employment decisions in most cases. **Opposed H.R. 3618, Free Credit Scores for Consumers Act, requiring consumer reporting agencies to give free credit scores. **Opposed H.R. 3622, Restoring Unfairly Impaired Credit and Protecting Consumers Act, shortening the amount of time negative information stays on a credit file (among other things). **Opposed H.R. 3642, Improving Credit Reporting for All Consumers Act, rewriting consumer dispute resolution process under the FCRA. **Reviewed legislative discussion drafts amending the FCRA. **Reviewed H.R. 3821 amending the FCRA.
Free Credit Scores for Consumers Act of 2019
Client: TRANS UNION LLC · Firm: TRANS UNION LLC
Legislation related to credit reporting, scoring and data security including H.R. 5332, H.R. 5330, S. 1828, H.R. 3629, H.R. 3621, H.R. 3614, H.R. 3618, H.R. 3622, and H.R. 3642.
Legislation related to credit reporting, scoring and data security including H.R. 5332, H.R. 5330, S. 1828, H.R. 3629, H.R. 3621, H.R. 3614, H.R. 3618, H.R. 3622, and H.R. 3642.
**Supported S. 1848, Credit Access & Inclusion Act, to facilitate more reporting of data to consumer reporting agencies under the Fair Credit Reporting Act. **Opposed H.R. 3629, Clarity in Credit Score Formation Act, granting CFPB authority over credit score models. **Opposed H.R. 3621, Student Borrower Credit Improvement Act, enabling private loan adverse information removal from credit reports. **Opposed H.R. 3614, Restricting Use of Credit Checks for Employment Decisions Act, banning the use of credit information for employment decisions in most cases. **Opposed H.R. 3618, Free Credit Scores for Consumers Act, requiring consumer reporting agencies to give free credit scores. **Opposed H.R. 3622, Restoring Unfairly Impaired Credit and Protecting Consumers Act, shortening the amount of time negative information stays on a credit file (among other things). **Opposed H.R. 3642, Improving Credit Reporting for All Consumers Act, rewriting consumer dispute resolution process under the FCRA. **Reviewed legislative discussion drafts amending the FCRA. **Reviewed H.R. 3821 amending the FCRA.
Restoring Unfairly Impaired Credit and Protecting Consumers Act
Client: TRANS UNION LLC · Firm: TRANS UNION LLC
**Supported S. 1848, Credit Access & Inclusion Act, to facilitate more reporting of data to consumer reporting agencies under the Fair Credit Reporting Act. **Opposed H.R. 3629, Clarity in Credit Score Formation Act, granting CFPB authority over credit score models. **Opposed H.R. 3621, Student Borrower Credit Improvement Act, enabling private loan adverse information removal from credit reports. **Opposed H.R. 3614, Restricting Use of Credit Checks for Employment Decisions Act, banning the use of credit information for employment decisions in most cases. **Opposed H.R. 3618, Free Credit Scores for Consumers Act, requiring consumer reporting agencies to give free credit scores. **Opposed H.R. 3622, Restoring Unfairly Impaired Credit and Protecting Consumers Act, shortening the amount of time negative information stays on a credit file (among other things). **Opposed H.R. 3642, Improving Credit Reporting for All Consumers Act, rewriting consumer dispute resolution process under the FCRA. **Reviewed legislative discussion drafts amending the FCRA. **Reviewed H.R. 3821 amending the FCRA.
Restoring Unfairly Impaired Credit and Protecting Consumers Act
Client: TRANS UNION LLC · Firm: TRANS UNION LLC
Legislation related to credit reporting, scoring and data security including H.R. 5332, H.R. 5330, S. 1828, H.R. 3629, H.R. 3621, H.R. 3614, H.R. 3618, H.R. 3622, and H.R. 3642.
Clarity in Credit Score Formation Act of 2019
Client: TRANS UNION LLC · Firm: TRANS UNION LLC
**Supported S. 1848, Credit Access & Inclusion Act, to facilitate more reporting of data to consumer reporting agencies under the Fair Credit Reporting Act. **Opposed H.R. 3629, Clarity in Credit Score Formation Act, granting CFPB authority over credit score models. **Opposed H.R. 3621, Student Borrower Credit Improvement Act, enabling private loan adverse information removal from credit reports. **Opposed H.R. 3614, Restricting Use of Credit Checks for Employment Decisions Act, banning the use of credit information for employment decisions in most cases. **Opposed H.R. 3618, Free Credit Scores for Consumers Act, requiring consumer reporting agencies to give free credit scores. **Opposed H.R. 3622, Restoring Unfairly Impaired Credit and Protecting Consumers Act, shortening the amount of time negative information stays on a credit file (among other things). **Opposed H.R. 3642, Improving Credit Reporting for All Consumers Act, rewriting consumer dispute resolution process under the FCRA. **Reviewed legislative discussion drafts amending the FCRA. **Reviewed H.R. 3821 amending the FCRA.
Clarity in Credit Score Formation Act of 2019
Client: TRANS UNION LLC · Firm: TRANS UNION LLC
Legislation related to credit reporting, scoring and data security including H.R. 5332, H.R. 5330, S. 1828, H.R. 3629, H.R. 3621, H.R. 3614, H.R. 3618, H.R. 3622, and H.R. 3642.
Improving Credit Reporting for All Consumers Act
Client: TRANS UNION LLC · Firm: TRANS UNION LLC
**Supported S. 1848, Credit Access & Inclusion Act, to facilitate more reporting of data to consumer reporting agencies under the Fair Credit Reporting Act. **Opposed H.R. 3629, Clarity in Credit Score Formation Act, granting CFPB authority over credit score models. **Opposed H.R. 3621, Student Borrower Credit Improvement Act, enabling private loan adverse information removal from credit reports. **Opposed H.R. 3614, Restricting Use of Credit Checks for Employment Decisions Act, banning the use of credit information for employment decisions in most cases. **Opposed H.R. 3618, Free Credit Scores for Consumers Act, requiring consumer reporting agencies to give free credit scores. **Opposed H.R. 3622, Restoring Unfairly Impaired Credit and Protecting Consumers Act, shortening the amount of time negative information stays on a credit file (among other things). **Opposed H.R. 3642, Improving Credit Reporting for All Consumers Act, rewriting consumer dispute resolution process under the FCRA. **Reviewed legislative discussion drafts amending the FCRA. **Reviewed H.R. 3821 amending the FCRA.
Improving Credit Reporting for All Consumers Act
Client: TRANS UNION LLC · Firm: TRANS UNION LLC
Legislation related to credit reporting, scoring and data security including H.R. 5332, H.R. 5330, S. 1828, H.R. 3629, H.R. 3621, H.R. 3614, H.R. 3618, H.R. 3622, and H.R. 3642.
To amend the Fair Credit Reporting Act to make improvements to the regulation of consumer reporting agencies and protect consumers, and for other purposes.
Client: TRANS UNION LLC · Firm: TRANS UNION LLC
**Supported S. 1848, Credit Access & Inclusion Act, to facilitate more reporting of data to consumer reporting agencies under the Fair Credit Reporting Act. **Opposed H.R. 3629, Clarity in Credit Score Formation Act, granting CFPB authority over credit score models. **Opposed H.R. 3621, Student Borrower Credit Improvement Act, enabling private loan adverse information removal from credit reports. **Opposed H.R. 3614, Restricting Use of Credit Checks for Employment Decisions Act, banning the use of credit information for employment decisions in most cases. **Opposed H.R. 3618, Free Credit Scores for Consumers Act, requiring consumer reporting agencies to give free credit scores. **Opposed H.R. 3622, Restoring Unfairly Impaired Credit and Protecting Consumers Act, shortening the amount of time negative information stays on a credit file (among other things). **Opposed H.R. 3642, Improving Credit Reporting for All Consumers Act, rewriting consumer dispute resolution process under the FCRA. **Reviewed legislative discussion drafts amending the FCRA. **Reviewed H.R. 3821 amending the FCRA.
Legislative proposals creating a national standard on consumer data privacy and security including H.R. 2013, S. 2968, and H.R. 4978.
Consumer Protection for Medical Debt Collections Act
Client: TRANS UNION LLC · Firm: TRANS UNION LLC
Legislation related to credit reporting, scoring and data security including H.R. 5332, H.R. 5330, S. 1828, H.R. 3629, H.R. 3621, H.R. 3614, H.R. 3618, H.R. 3622, and H.R. 3642.
Legislation related to credit reporting, scoring and data security including H.R. 5332, H.R. 5330, S. 1828, H.R. 3629, H.R. 3621, H.R. 3614, H.R. 3618, H.R. 3622, and H.R. 3642.
--Issues related to amendments to the Fair Credit Reporting Act -- Supported H.R. 799, Federal Worker Credit Protection Act
Legislation related to credit reporting, scoring and data security including H.R. 5332, H.R. 5330, S. 1828, H.R. 3629, H.R. 3621, H.R. 3614, H.R. 3618, H.R. 3622, and H.R. 3642.
**Supported S. 1848, Credit Access & Inclusion Act, to facilitate more reporting of data to consumer reporting agencies under the Fair Credit Reporting Act. **Opposed H.R. 3629, Clarity in Credit Score Formation Act, granting CFPB authority over credit score models. **Opposed H.R. 3621, Student Borrower Credit Improvement Act, enabling private loan adverse information removal from credit reports. **Opposed H.R. 3614, Restricting Use of Credit Checks for Employment Decisions Act, banning the use of credit information for employment decisions in most cases. **Opposed H.R. 3618, Free Credit Scores for Consumers Act, requiring consumer reporting agencies to give free credit scores. **Opposed H.R. 3622, Restoring Unfairly Impaired Credit and Protecting Consumers Act, shortening the amount of time negative information stays on a credit file (among other things). **Opposed H.R. 3642, Improving Credit Reporting for All Consumers Act, rewriting consumer dispute resolution process under the FCRA. **Reviewed legislative discussion drafts amending the FCRA. **Reviewed H.R. 3821 amending the FCRA.
Legislative proposals creating a national standard on consumer data privacy and security including H.R. 2013, S. 2968, and H.R. 4978.
*Reviewed S. 2155, Economic Growth, Regulatory Relief and Consumer Protection Act, which proposed to add a credit freeze (Sec. 301), protect veterans credit (Sec. 302) and credit monitoring (Sec. 302) provisions in the Fair Credit Reporting Act. *Supported HR 435 & HR 5078, the Credit Access and Inclusion Act, to amend to Fair Credit Reporting Act (FCRA)to remove impediments found in state or local laws which restrict full file reporting to consumer reporting agencies by such non-traditional information furnishers as energy and telecommunications utilities and other service providers.
*Supported HR 435 & S. 3040, the Credit Access and Inclusion Act, to amend to Fair Credit Reporting Act (FCRA)to remove impediments found in state or local laws which restrict full file reporting to consumer reporting agencies by such non-traditional information furnishers as energy and telecommunications utilities and other service providers.
*Supported HR 435 & S. 3040, the Credit Access and Inclusion Act, to amend to Fair Credit Reporting Act (FCRA)to remove impediments found in state or local laws which restrict full file reporting to consumer reporting agencies by such non-traditional information furnishers as energy and telecommunications utilities and other service providers.
*Reviewed S. 2155, Economic Growth, Regulatory Relief and Consumer Protection Act, which proposed to add a credit freeze (Sec. 301), protect veterans credit (Sec. 302) and credit monitoring (Sec. 302) provisions in the Fair Credit Reporting Act. *Supported HR 435 & S. 3040, the Credit Access and Inclusion Act, to amend to Fair Credit Reporting Act (FCRA)to remove impediments found in state or local laws which restrict full file reporting to consumer reporting agencies by such non-traditional information furnishers as energy and telecommunications utilities and other service providers.
*Reviewed S. 2155, Economic Growth, Regulatory Relief and Consumer Protection Act, which proposed to add a credit freeze (Sec. 301), protect veterans credit (Sec. 302) and credit monitoring (Sec. 302) provisions in the Fair Credit Reporting Act. *Supported HR 435 & HR 5078, the Credit Access and Inclusion Act, to amend to Fair Credit Reporting Act (FCRA)to remove impediments found in state or local laws which restrict full file reporting to consumer reporting agencies by such non-traditional information furnishers as energy and telecommunications utilities and other service providers.
Economic Growth, Regulatory Relief, and Consumer Protection Act
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*Reviewed S. 2155, Economic Growth, Regulatory Relief and Consumer Protection Act, which proposed to add a credit freeze (Sec. 301), protect veterans credit (Sec. 302) and credit monitoring (Sec. 302) provisions in the Fair Credit Reporting Act. *Supported HR 435 & S. 3040, the Credit Access and Inclusion Act, to amend to Fair Credit Reporting Act (FCRA)to remove impediments found in state or local laws which restrict full file reporting to consumer reporting agencies by such non-traditional information furnishers as energy and telecommunications utilities and other service providers.
Economic Growth, Regulatory Relief, and Consumer Protection Act
Client: TRANS UNION LLC · Firm: TRANS UNION LLC
*Reviewed S. 2155, Economic Growth, Regulatory Relief and Consumer Protection Act, which proposed to add a credit freeze (Sec. 301), protect veterans credit (Sec. 302) and credit monitoring (Sec. 302) provisions in the Fair Credit Reporting Act. *Supported HR 435 & HR 5078, the Credit Access and Inclusion Act, to amend to Fair Credit Reporting Act (FCRA)to remove impediments found in state or local laws which restrict full file reporting to consumer reporting agencies by such non-traditional information furnishers as energy and telecommunications utilities and other service providers.
*Reviewed S. 2155, Economic Growth, Regulatory Relief and Consumer Protection Act, which proposed to add a credit freeze (Sec. 301), protect veterans credit (Sec. 302) and credit monitoring (Sec. 302) provisions in the Fair Credit Reporting Act. *Supported HR 435 & S. 3040, the Credit Access and Inclusion Act, to amend to Fair Credit Reporting Act (FCRA)to remove impediments found in state or local laws which restrict full file reporting to consumer reporting agencies by such non-traditional information furnishers as energy and telecommunications utilities and other service providers.
*Supported HR 435 & S. 3040, the Credit Access and Inclusion Act, to amend to Fair Credit Reporting Act (FCRA)to remove impediments found in state or local laws which restrict full file reporting to consumer reporting agencies by such non-traditional information furnishers as energy and telecommunications utilities and other service providers.
*Supported HR 435 & S. 3040, the Credit Access and Inclusion Act, to amend to Fair Credit Reporting Act (FCRA)to remove impediments found in state or local laws which restrict full file reporting to consumer reporting agencies by such non-traditional information furnishers as energy and telecommunications utilities and other service providers.
*Supported H.R. 2359 which proposes to add guidelines to class action awards under the Fair Credit Report Act (FCRA). *Supported H.R. 898, the Credit Score Competition Act of 2015, that would require Government Sponsored Enterprises (GSEs) to adopt more than one credit scoring model for mortgage finance underwriting. *Supported HR 435, the Credit Access and Inclusion Act, to amend to Fair Credit Reporting Act (FCRA)to remove impediments found in state or local laws which restrict full file reporting to consumer reporting agencies by such non-traditional information furnishers as energy and telecommunications utilities and other service providers. *Opposed S. 744/H.R. 2683, Protecting Veterans Credit Act, which would prohibit credit bureaus from reporting medical debt arising from the Veterans Choice program. *Reviewed legislative proposal to reform the Credit Repair Organizations Act (CROA) by allowing companies to attest to the Federal Trade Commission they are not acting as a credit repair entity for the purpose of providing credit educational solutions. *Reviewed legislative proposal to prevent synthetic identity theft by allow nationwide consumer reporting agencies to verify social security numbers directly with the Social Security Administration. *Opposed Rep. Smucker Amendment to H.R. 10, Financial Choice Act, which expressed the Sense of the Congress that consumer reporting agencies employ multi-factor authentication when contacted by consumers.
*Supported H.R. 2359 which proposes to add guidelines to class action awards under the Fair Credit Report Act (FCRA). *Supported H.R. 898, the Credit Score Competition Act of 2015, that would require Government Sponsored Enterprises (GSEs) to adopt more than one credit scoring model for mortgage finance underwriting. *Supported HR 435, the Credit Access and Inclusion Act, to amend to Fair Credit Reporting Act (FCRA)to remove impediments found in state or local laws which restrict full file reporting to consumer reporting agencies by such non-traditional information furnishers as energy and telecommunications utilities and other service providers. *Opposed S. 744/H.R. 2683, Protecting Veterans Credit Act, which would prohibit credit bureaus from reporting medical debt arising from the Veterans Choice program. *Reviewed legislative proposal to reform the Credit Repair Organizations Act (CROA) by allowing companies to attest to the Federal Trade Commission they are not acting as a credit repair entity for the purpose of providing credit educational solutions.
*Supported H.R. 2359 which proposes to add guidelines to class action awards under the Fair Credit Report Act (FCRA). *Supported H.R. 898, the Credit Score Competition Act of 2015, that would require Government Sponsored Enterprises (GSEs) to adopt more than one credit scoring model for mortgage finance underwriting. *Supported HR 435, the Credit Access and Inclusion Act, to amend to Fair Credit Reporting Act (FCRA)to remove impediments found in state or local laws which restrict full file reporting to consumer reporting agencies by such non-traditional information furnishers as energy and telecommunications utilities and other service providers. *Opposed S. 744/H.R. 2683, Protecting Veterans Credit Act, which would prohibit credit bureaus from reporting medical debt arising from the Veterans Choice program. *Reviewed legislative proposal to reform the Credit Repair Organizations Act (CROA) by allowing companies to attest to the Federal Trade Commission they are not acting as a credit repair entity for the purpose of providing credit educational solutions. *Reviewed legislative proposal to prevent synthetic identity theft by allow nationwide consumer reporting agencies to verify social security numbers directly with the Social Security Administration. *Opposed Rep. Smucker Amendment to H.R. 10, Financial Choice Act, which expressed the Sense of the Congress that consumer reporting agencies employ multi-factor authentication when contacted by consumers.
*Supported H.R. 898/S. 1685, the Credit Score Competition Act of 2015, that would require Government Sponsored Enterprises (GSEs) to adopt more than one credit scoring model for mortgage finance underwriting. *Supported HR 435, the Credit Access and Inclusion Act, to amend to Fair Credit Reporting Act (FCRA)to remove impediments found in state or local laws which restrict full file reporting to consumer reporting agencies by such non-traditional information furnishers as energy and telecommunications utilities and other service providers. *Opposed S. 744/H.R. 2683, Protecting Veterans Credit Act, which would prohibit credit bureaus from reporting medical debt arising from the Veterans Choice program. *Reviewed S. 2155, Economic Growth, Regulatory Relief and Consumer Protection Act, which proposed to add a credit freeze, veterans medical debt and credit monitoring provisions in the Fair Credit Reporting Act.
*Supported H.R. 2359 which proposes to add guidelines to class action awards under the Fair Credit Report Act (FCRA). *Supported H.R. 898, the Credit Score Competition Act of 2015, that would require Government Sponsored Enterprises (GSEs) to adopt more than one credit scoring model for mortgage finance underwriting. *Supported HR 435, the Credit Access and Inclusion Act, to amend to Fair Credit Reporting Act (FCRA)to remove impediments found in state or local laws which restrict full file reporting to consumer reporting agencies by such non-traditional information furnishers as energy and telecommunications utilities and other service providers. *Opposed S. 744/H.R. 2683, Protecting Veterans Credit Act, which would prohibit credit bureaus from reporting medical debt arising from the Veterans Choice program. *Reviewed legislative proposal to reform the Credit Repair Organizations Act (CROA) by allowing companies to attest to the Federal Trade Commission they are not acting as a credit repair entity for the purpose of providing credit educational solutions. *Reviewed legislative proposal to prevent synthetic identity theft by allow nationwide consumer reporting agencies to verify social security numbers directly with the Social Security Administration. *Opposed Rep. Smucker Amendment to H.R. 10, Financial Choice Act, which expressed the Sense of the Congress that consumer reporting agencies employ multi-factor authentication when contacted by consumers.
*Supported H.R. 2359 which proposes to add guidelines to class action awards under the Fair Credit Report Act (FCRA). *Supported H.R. 898, the Credit Score Competition Act of 2015, that would require Government Sponsored Enterprises (GSEs) to adopt more than one credit scoring model for mortgage finance underwriting. *Supported HR 435, the Credit Access and Inclusion Act, to amend to Fair Credit Reporting Act (FCRA)to remove impediments found in state or local laws which restrict full file reporting to consumer reporting agencies by such non-traditional information furnishers as energy and telecommunications utilities and other service providers. *Opposed S. 744/H.R. 2683, Protecting Veterans Credit Act, which would prohibit credit bureaus from reporting medical debt arising from the Veterans Choice program. *Reviewed legislative proposal to reform the Credit Repair Organizations Act (CROA) by allowing companies to attest to the Federal Trade Commission they are not acting as a credit repair entity for the purpose of providing credit educational solutions.
*Supported H.R. 898/S. 1685, the Credit Score Competition Act of 2015, that would require Government Sponsored Enterprises (GSEs) to adopt more than one credit scoring model for mortgage finance underwriting. *Supported HR 435, the Credit Access and Inclusion Act, to amend to Fair Credit Reporting Act (FCRA)to remove impediments found in state or local laws which restrict full file reporting to consumer reporting agencies by such non-traditional information furnishers as energy and telecommunications utilities and other service providers. *Opposed S. 744/H.R. 2683, Protecting Veterans Credit Act, which would prohibit credit bureaus from reporting medical debt arising from the Veterans Choice program. *Reviewed S. 2155, Economic Growth, Regulatory Relief and Consumer Protection Act, which proposed to add a credit freeze, veterans medical debt and credit monitoring provisions in the Fair Credit Reporting Act.
*Supported legislative proposal adding a cap to class action awards under the Fair Credit Report Act (FCRA). *Supported H.R. 898, the Credit Score Competition Act of 2015, that would require Government Sponsored Enterprises (GSEs) to adopt more than one credit scoring model for mortgage finance underwriting. *Supported HR 435, the Credit Access and Inclusion Act, to amend to Fair Credit Reporting Act (FCRA)to remove impediments found in state or local laws which restrict full file reporting to consumer reporting agencies by such non-traditional information furnishers as energy and telecommunications utilities and other service providers. *Reviewed S. 744, Protecting Veterans Credit Act, which would prohibit credit bureaus from reporting medical debt arising from the Veterans Choice program. *Reviewed legislative proposal to reform the Credit Repair Organizations Act (CROA) seeking to exempt nationwide consumer reporting agencies from certain provision in the law. *Reviewed legislative proposal to prevent synthetic identity theft by allow nationwide consumer reporting agencies to verify social security numbers directly with the Social Security Administration. *Reviewed Tester Amendment adopted to S. 3067, FY '17 Financial Services and General Government Appropriations bill adding an active duty file freeze alert to the Fair Credit Reporting Act (FCRA).
*Supported H.R. 2359 which proposes to add guidelines to class action awards under the Fair Credit Report Act (FCRA). *Supported H.R. 898, the Credit Score Competition Act of 2015, that would require Government Sponsored Enterprises (GSEs) to adopt more than one credit scoring model for mortgage finance underwriting. *Supported HR 435, the Credit Access and Inclusion Act, to amend to Fair Credit Reporting Act (FCRA)to remove impediments found in state or local laws which restrict full file reporting to consumer reporting agencies by such non-traditional information furnishers as energy and telecommunications utilities and other service providers. *Opposed S. 744/H.R. 2683, Protecting Veterans Credit Act, which would prohibit credit bureaus from reporting medical debt arising from the Veterans Choice program. *Reviewed legislative proposal to reform the Credit Repair Organizations Act (CROA) by allowing companies to attest to the Federal Trade Commission they are not acting as a credit repair entity for the purpose of providing credit educational solutions. *Reviewed legislative proposal to prevent synthetic identity theft by allow nationwide consumer reporting agencies to verify social security numbers directly with the Social Security Administration. *Opposed Rep. Smucker Amendment to H.R. 10, Financial Choice Act, which expressed the Sense of the Congress that consumer reporting agencies employ multi-factor authentication when contacted by consumers.
*Supported H.R. 2359 which proposes to add guidelines to class action awards under the Fair Credit Report Act (FCRA). *Supported H.R. 898, the Credit Score Competition Act of 2015, that would require Government Sponsored Enterprises (GSEs) to adopt more than one credit scoring model for mortgage finance underwriting. *Supported HR 435, the Credit Access and Inclusion Act, to amend to Fair Credit Reporting Act (FCRA)to remove impediments found in state or local laws which restrict full file reporting to consumer reporting agencies by such non-traditional information furnishers as energy and telecommunications utilities and other service providers. *Opposed S. 744/H.R. 2683, Protecting Veterans Credit Act, which would prohibit credit bureaus from reporting medical debt arising from the Veterans Choice program. *Reviewed legislative proposal to reform the Credit Repair Organizations Act (CROA) by allowing companies to attest to the Federal Trade Commission they are not acting as a credit repair entity for the purpose of providing credit educational solutions.
*Supported legislative proposal adding a cap to class action awards under the Fair Credit Report Act (FCRA). *Supported H.R. 898, the Credit Score Competition Act of 2015, that would require Government Sponsored Enterprises (GSEs) to adopt more than one credit scoring model for mortgage finance underwriting. *Supported HR 435, the Credit Access and Inclusion Act, to amend to Fair Credit Reporting Act (FCRA)to remove impediments found in state or local laws which restrict full file reporting to consumer reporting agencies by such non-traditional information furnishers as energy and telecommunications utilities and other service providers. *Reviewed S. 744, Protecting Veterans Credit Act, which would prohibit credit bureaus from reporting medical debt arising from the Veterans Choice program. *Reviewed legislative proposal to reform the Credit Repair Organizations Act (CROA) seeking to exempt nationwide consumer reporting agencies from certain provision in the law. *Reviewed legislative proposal to prevent synthetic identity theft by allow nationwide consumer reporting agencies to verify social security numbers directly with the Social Security Administration. *Reviewed Tester Amendment adopted to S. 3067, FY '17 Financial Services and General Government Appropriations bill adding an active duty file freeze alert to the Fair Credit Reporting Act (FCRA).
Economic Growth, Regulatory Relief, and Consumer Protection Act
Client: TRANS UNION LLC · Firm: TRANS UNION LLC
*Supported H.R. 898/S. 1685, the Credit Score Competition Act of 2015, that would require Government Sponsored Enterprises (GSEs) to adopt more than one credit scoring model for mortgage finance underwriting. *Supported HR 435, the Credit Access and Inclusion Act, to amend to Fair Credit Reporting Act (FCRA)to remove impediments found in state or local laws which restrict full file reporting to consumer reporting agencies by such non-traditional information furnishers as energy and telecommunications utilities and other service providers. *Opposed S. 744/H.R. 2683, Protecting Veterans Credit Act, which would prohibit credit bureaus from reporting medical debt arising from the Veterans Choice program. *Reviewed S. 2155, Economic Growth, Regulatory Relief and Consumer Protection Act, which proposed to add a credit freeze, veterans medical debt and credit monitoring provisions in the Fair Credit Reporting Act.
*Supported legislative proposal adding a cap to class action awards under the Fair Credit Report Act (FCRA). *Supported H.R. 898, the Credit Score Competition Act of 2015, that would require Government Sponsored Enterprises (GSEs) to adopt more than one credit scoring model for mortgage finance underwriting. *Supported HR 435, the Credit Access and Inclusion Act, to amend to Fair Credit Reporting Act (FCRA)to remove impediments found in state or local laws which restrict full file reporting to consumer reporting agencies by such non-traditional information furnishers as energy and telecommunications utilities and other service providers. *Reviewed S. 744, Protecting Veterans Credit Act, which would prohibit credit bureaus from reporting medical debt arising from the Veterans Choice program. *Reviewed legislative proposal to reform the Credit Repair Organizations Act (CROA) seeking to exempt nationwide consumer reporting agencies from certain provision in the law. *Reviewed legislative proposal to prevent synthetic identity theft by allow nationwide consumer reporting agencies to verify social security numbers directly with the Social Security Administration. *Reviewed Tester Amendment adopted to S. 3067, FY '17 Financial Services and General Government Appropriations bill adding an active duty file freeze alert to the Fair Credit Reporting Act (FCRA).
*Supported H.R. 898/S. 1685, the Credit Score Competition Act of 2015, that would require Government Sponsored Enterprises (GSEs) to adopt more than one credit scoring model for mortgage finance underwriting. *Supported HR 435, the Credit Access and Inclusion Act, to amend to Fair Credit Reporting Act (FCRA)to remove impediments found in state or local laws which restrict full file reporting to consumer reporting agencies by such non-traditional information furnishers as energy and telecommunications utilities and other service providers. *Opposed S. 744/H.R. 2683, Protecting Veterans Credit Act, which would prohibit credit bureaus from reporting medical debt arising from the Veterans Choice program. *Reviewed S. 2155, Economic Growth, Regulatory Relief and Consumer Protection Act, which proposed to add a credit freeze, veterans medical debt and credit monitoring provisions in the Fair Credit Reporting Act.
*Supported H.R. 2359 which proposes to add guidelines to class action awards under the Fair Credit Report Act (FCRA). *Supported H.R. 898, the Credit Score Competition Act of 2015, that would require Government Sponsored Enterprises (GSEs) to adopt more than one credit scoring model for mortgage finance underwriting. *Supported HR 435, the Credit Access and Inclusion Act, to amend to Fair Credit Reporting Act (FCRA)to remove impediments found in state or local laws which restrict full file reporting to consumer reporting agencies by such non-traditional information furnishers as energy and telecommunications utilities and other service providers. *Opposed S. 744/H.R. 2683, Protecting Veterans Credit Act, which would prohibit credit bureaus from reporting medical debt arising from the Veterans Choice program. *Reviewed legislative proposal to reform the Credit Repair Organizations Act (CROA) by allowing companies to attest to the Federal Trade Commission they are not acting as a credit repair entity for the purpose of providing credit educational solutions.
*Supported H.R. 2359 which proposes to add guidelines to class action awards under the Fair Credit Report Act (FCRA). *Supported H.R. 898, the Credit Score Competition Act of 2015, that would require Government Sponsored Enterprises (GSEs) to adopt more than one credit scoring model for mortgage finance underwriting. *Supported HR 435, the Credit Access and Inclusion Act, to amend to Fair Credit Reporting Act (FCRA)to remove impediments found in state or local laws which restrict full file reporting to consumer reporting agencies by such non-traditional information furnishers as energy and telecommunications utilities and other service providers. *Opposed S. 744/H.R. 2683, Protecting Veterans Credit Act, which would prohibit credit bureaus from reporting medical debt arising from the Veterans Choice program. *Reviewed legislative proposal to reform the Credit Repair Organizations Act (CROA) by allowing companies to attest to the Federal Trade Commission they are not acting as a credit repair entity for the purpose of providing credit educational solutions. *Reviewed legislative proposal to prevent synthetic identity theft by allow nationwide consumer reporting agencies to verify social security numbers directly with the Social Security Administration. *Opposed Rep. Smucker Amendment to H.R. 10, Financial Choice Act, which expressed the Sense of the Congress that consumer reporting agencies employ multi-factor authentication when contacted by consumers.
*Supported legislative proposal adding a cap to class action awards under the Fair Credit Report Act (FCRA). *Supported H.R. 898, the Credit Score Competition Act of 2015, that would require Government Sponsored Enterprises (GSEs) to adopt more than one credit scoring model for mortgage finance underwriting. *Supported HR 435, the Credit Access and Inclusion Act, to amend to Fair Credit Reporting Act (FCRA)to remove impediments found in state or local laws which restrict full file reporting to consumer reporting agencies by such non-traditional information furnishers as energy and telecommunications utilities and other service providers. *Reviewed S. 744, Protecting Veterans Credit Act, which would prohibit credit bureaus from reporting medical debt arising from the Veterans Choice program. *Reviewed legislative proposal to reform the Credit Repair Organizations Act (CROA) seeking to exempt nationwide consumer reporting agencies from certain provision in the law. *Reviewed legislative proposal to prevent synthetic identity theft by allow nationwide consumer reporting agencies to verify social security numbers directly with the Social Security Administration. *Reviewed Tester Amendment adopted to S. 3067, FY '17 Financial Services and General Government Appropriations bill adding an active duty file freeze alert to the Fair Credit Reporting Act (FCRA).
*Supported H.R. 2359 which proposes to add guidelines to class action awards under the Fair Credit Report Act (FCRA). *Supported H.R. 898, the Credit Score Competition Act of 2015, that would require Government Sponsored Enterprises (GSEs) to adopt more than one credit scoring model for mortgage finance underwriting. *Supported HR 435, the Credit Access and Inclusion Act, to amend to Fair Credit Reporting Act (FCRA)to remove impediments found in state or local laws which restrict full file reporting to consumer reporting agencies by such non-traditional information furnishers as energy and telecommunications utilities and other service providers. *Opposed S. 744/H.R. 2683, Protecting Veterans Credit Act, which would prohibit credit bureaus from reporting medical debt arising from the Veterans Choice program. *Reviewed legislative proposal to reform the Credit Repair Organizations Act (CROA) by allowing companies to attest to the Federal Trade Commission they are not acting as a credit repair entity for the purpose of providing credit educational solutions. *Reviewed legislative proposal to prevent synthetic identity theft by allow nationwide consumer reporting agencies to verify social security numbers directly with the Social Security Administration. *Opposed Rep. Smucker Amendment to H.R. 10, Financial Choice Act, which expressed the Sense of the Congress that consumer reporting agencies employ multi-factor authentication when contacted by consumers.
*Supported legislative proposal adding a cap to class action awards under the Fair Credit Report Act (FCRA). *Supported H.R. 898, the Credit Score Competition Act of 2015, that would require Government Sponsored Enterprises (GSEs) to adopt more than one credit scoring model for mortgage finance underwriting. *Supported HR 435, the Credit Access and Inclusion Act, to amend to Fair Credit Reporting Act (FCRA)to remove impediments found in state or local laws which restrict full file reporting to consumer reporting agencies by such non-traditional information furnishers as energy and telecommunications utilities and other service providers. *Reviewed S. 744, Protecting Veterans Credit Act, which would prohibit credit bureaus from reporting medical debt arising from the Veterans Choice program. *Reviewed legislative proposal to reform the Credit Repair Organizations Act (CROA) seeking to exempt nationwide consumer reporting agencies from certain provision in the law. *Reviewed legislative proposal to prevent synthetic identity theft by allow nationwide consumer reporting agencies to verify social security numbers directly with the Social Security Administration. *Reviewed Tester Amendment adopted to S. 3067, FY '17 Financial Services and General Government Appropriations bill adding an active duty file freeze alert to the Fair Credit Reporting Act (FCRA).
*Supported H.R. 898/S. 1685, the Credit Score Competition Act of 2015, that would require Government Sponsored Enterprises (GSEs) to adopt more than one credit scoring model for mortgage finance underwriting. *Supported HR 435, the Credit Access and Inclusion Act, to amend to Fair Credit Reporting Act (FCRA)to remove impediments found in state or local laws which restrict full file reporting to consumer reporting agencies by such non-traditional information furnishers as energy and telecommunications utilities and other service providers. *Opposed S. 744/H.R. 2683, Protecting Veterans Credit Act, which would prohibit credit bureaus from reporting medical debt arising from the Veterans Choice program. *Reviewed S. 2155, Economic Growth, Regulatory Relief and Consumer Protection Act, which proposed to add a credit freeze, veterans medical debt and credit monitoring provisions in the Fair Credit Reporting Act.
*Supported H.R. 2359 which proposes to add guidelines to class action awards under the Fair Credit Report Act (FCRA). *Supported H.R. 898, the Credit Score Competition Act of 2015, that would require Government Sponsored Enterprises (GSEs) to adopt more than one credit scoring model for mortgage finance underwriting. *Supported HR 435, the Credit Access and Inclusion Act, to amend to Fair Credit Reporting Act (FCRA)to remove impediments found in state or local laws which restrict full file reporting to consumer reporting agencies by such non-traditional information furnishers as energy and telecommunications utilities and other service providers. *Opposed S. 744/H.R. 2683, Protecting Veterans Credit Act, which would prohibit credit bureaus from reporting medical debt arising from the Veterans Choice program. *Reviewed legislative proposal to reform the Credit Repair Organizations Act (CROA) by allowing companies to attest to the Federal Trade Commission they are not acting as a credit repair entity for the purpose of providing credit educational solutions.
*Supported legislative proposal adding a cap to class action awards under the Fair Credit Report Act (FCRA). *Supported H.R. 898, the Credit Score Competition Act of 2015, that would require Government Sponsored Enterprises (GSEs) to adopt more than one credit scoring model for mortgage finance underwriting. *Supported HR 435, the Credit Access and Inclusion Act, to amend to Fair Credit Reporting Act (FCRA)to remove impediments found in state or local laws which restrict full file reporting to consumer reporting agencies by such non-traditional information furnishers as energy and telecommunications utilities and other service providers. *Reviewed S. 744, Protecting Veterans Credit Act, which would prohibit credit bureaus from reporting medical debt arising from the Veterans Choice program. *Reviewed legislative proposal to reform the Credit Repair Organizations Act (CROA) seeking to exempt nationwide consumer reporting agencies from certain provision in the law. *Reviewed legislative proposal to prevent synthetic identity theft by allow nationwide consumer reporting agencies to verify social security numbers directly with the Social Security Administration. *Reviewed Tester Amendment adopted to S. 3067, FY '17 Financial Services and General Government Appropriations bill adding an active duty file freeze alert to the Fair Credit Reporting Act (FCRA).
*Supported H.R. 898/S. 1685, the Credit Score Competition Act of 2015, that would require Government Sponsored Enterprises (GSEs) to adopt more than one credit scoring model for mortgage finance underwriting. *Supported HR 435, the Credit Access and Inclusion Act, to amend to Fair Credit Reporting Act (FCRA)to remove impediments found in state or local laws which restrict full file reporting to consumer reporting agencies by such non-traditional information furnishers as energy and telecommunications utilities and other service providers. *Opposed S. 744/H.R. 2683, Protecting Veterans Credit Act, which would prohibit credit bureaus from reporting medical debt arising from the Veterans Choice program. *Reviewed S. 2155, Economic Growth, Regulatory Relief and Consumer Protection Act, which proposed to add a credit freeze, veterans medical debt and credit monitoring provisions in the Fair Credit Reporting Act.
Financial Services and General Government Appropriations Act, 2017
Client: TRANS UNION LLC · Firm: TRANS UNION LLC
*Supported legislative proposal adding a cap to class action awards under the Fair Credit Report Act (FCRA). *Supported H.R. 898, the Credit Score Competition Act of 2015, that would require Government Sponsored Enterprises (GSEs) to adopt more than one credit scoring model for mortgage finance underwriting. *Supported HR 435, the Credit Access and Inclusion Act, to amend to Fair Credit Reporting Act (FCRA)to remove impediments found in state or local laws which restrict full file reporting to consumer reporting agencies by such non-traditional information furnishers as energy and telecommunications utilities and other service providers. *Reviewed S. 744, Protecting Veterans Credit Act, which would prohibit credit bureaus from reporting medical debt arising from the Veterans Choice program. *Reviewed legislative proposal to reform the Credit Repair Organizations Act (CROA) seeking to exempt nationwide consumer reporting agencies from certain provision in the law. *Reviewed legislative proposal to prevent synthetic identity theft by allow nationwide consumer reporting agencies to verify social security numbers directly with the Social Security Administration. *Reviewed Tester Amendment adopted to S. 3067, FY '17 Financial Services and General Government Appropriations bill adding an active duty file freeze alert to the Fair Credit Reporting Act (FCRA).
Financial Services and General Government Appropriations Act, 2017
Client: TRANS UNION LLC · Firm: TRANS UNION LLC
*Supported legislative proposal adding a cap to class action awards under the Fair Credit Report Act (FCRA). *Supported H.R. 898, the Credit Score Competition Act of 2015, that would require Government Sponsored Enterprises (GSEs) to adopt more than one credit scoring model for mortgage finance underwriting. *Supported HR 435, the Credit Access and Inclusion Act, to amend to Fair Credit Reporting Act (FCRA)to remove impediments found in state or local laws which restrict full file reporting to consumer reporting agencies by such non-traditional information furnishers as energy and telecommunications utilities and other service providers. *Reviewed S. 744, Protecting Veterans Credit Act, which would prohibit credit bureaus from reporting medical debt arising from the Veterans Choice program. *Reviewed legislative proposal to reform the Credit Repair Organizations Act (CROA) seeking to exempt nationwide consumer reporting agencies from certain provision in the law. *Reviewed legislative proposal to prevent synthetic identity theft by allow nationwide consumer reporting agencies to verify social security numbers directly with the Social Security Administration. *Reviewed Tester Amendment adopted to S. 3067, FY '17 Financial Services and General Government Appropriations bill adding an active duty file freeze alert to the Fair Credit Reporting Act (FCRA).
To amend the Communications Act of 1934 to require the Federal Communications Commission to publish on the website of the Commission documents to be voted on by the Commission.
Client: TRANS UNION LLC · Firm: TRANS UNION LLC
*Supported H.R. 4211, the Credit Score Competition Act of 2015, that would require Government Sponsored Enterprises (GSEs) to adopt more than one credit scoring model for mortgage finance underwriting. *Supported S. 2355, the Credit Access and Inclusion Act, to amend to Fair Credit Reporting Act (FCRA)to remove impediments found in state or local laws which restrict full file reporting to consumer reporting agencies by such non-traditional information furnishers as energy and telecommunications utilities and other service providers. *Reviewed H.R. 2592, Medical Debt Relief Act, which would prohibit credit bureaus from using paid or settled medical debt with calculating a consumer's creditworthiness. *Reviewed H.R. 347, the Facilitating Access to Credit Act of 2015 to reform the Credit Repair Organizations Act (CROA) exempting nationwide consumer reporting agencies from certain provision in the law.
To amend the Communications Act of 1934 to require the Federal Communications Commission to publish on the website of the Commission documents to be voted on by the Commission.
Client: TRANS UNION LLC · Firm: TRANS UNION LLC
*Supported H.R. 4211, the Credit Score Competition Act of 2015, that would require Government Sponsored Enterprises (GSEs) to adopt more than one credit scoring model for mortgage finance underwriting. *Supported S. 2355, the Credit Access and Inclusion Act, to amend to Fair Credit Reporting Act (FCRA)to remove impediments found in state or local laws which restrict full file reporting to consumer reporting agencies by such non-traditional information furnishers as energy and telecommunications utilities and other service providers. *Reviewed H.R. 2592, Medical Debt Relief Act, which would prohibit credit bureaus from using paid or settled medical debt with calculating a consumer's creditworthiness. *Reviewed H.R. 347, the Facilitating Access to Credit Act of 2015 to reform the Credit Repair Organizations Act (CROA) exempting nationwide consumer reporting agencies from certain provision in the law.
To amend the Communications Act of 1934 to require the Federal Communications Commission to publish on the website of the Commission documents to be voted on by the Commission.
Client: TRANS UNION LLC · Firm: TRANS UNION LLC
*Supported H.R. 4211, the Credit Score Competition Act of 2015, that would require Government Sponsored Enterprises (GSEs) to adopt more than one credit scoring model for mortgage finance underwriting. *Supported S. 2355, the Credit Access and Inclusion Act, to amend to Fair Credit Reporting Act (FCRA)to remove impediments found in state or local laws which restrict full file reporting to consumer reporting agencies by such non-traditional information furnishers as energy and telecommunications utilities and other service providers. *Reviewed H.R. 2592, Medical Debt Relief Act, which would prohibit credit bureaus from using paid or settled medical debt with calculating a consumer's creditworthiness. *Reviewed H.R. 347, the Facilitating Access to Credit Act of 2015 to reform the Credit Repair Organizations Act (CROA) exempting nationwide consumer reporting agencies from certain provision in the law.
To amend the Communications Act of 1934 to require the Federal Communications Commission to publish on the website of the Commission documents to be voted on by the Commission.
Client: TRANS UNION LLC · Firm: TRANS UNION LLC
*Supported H.R. 4211, the Credit Score Competition Act of 2015, that would require Government Sponsored Enterprises (GSEs) to adopt more than one credit scoring model for mortgage finance underwriting. *Supported S. 2355, the Credit Access and Inclusion Act, to amend to Fair Credit Reporting Act (FCRA)to remove impediments found in state or local laws which restrict full file reporting to consumer reporting agencies by such non-traditional information furnishers as energy and telecommunications utilities and other service providers. *Reviewed H.R. 2592, Medical Debt Relief Act, which would prohibit credit bureaus from using paid or settled medical debt with calculating a consumer's creditworthiness. *Reviewed H.R. 347, the Facilitating Access to Credit Act of 2015 to reform the Credit Repair Organizations Act (CROA) exempting nationwide consumer reporting agencies from certain provision in the law.
*Supported H.R. 4211, the Credit Score Competition Act of 2015, that would require Government Sponsored Enterprises (GSEs) to adopt more than one credit scoring model for mortgage finance underwriting. *Supported S. 2355, the Credit Access and Inclusion Act, to amend to Fair Credit Reporting Act (FCRA)to remove impediments found in state or local laws which restrict full file reporting to consumer reporting agencies by such non-traditional information furnishers as energy and telecommunications utilities and other service providers. *Reviewed H.R. 2592, Medical Debt Relief Act, which would prohibit credit bureaus from using paid or settled medical debt with calculating a consumer's creditworthiness. *Reviewed H.R. 347, the Facilitating Access to Credit Act of 2015 to reform the Credit Repair Organizations Act (CROA) exempting nationwide consumer reporting agencies from certain provision in the law.
*Supported H.R. 4211, the Credit Score Competition Act of 2015, that would require Government Sponsored Enterprises (GSEs) to adopt more than one credit scoring model for mortgage finance underwriting. *Supported S. 2355, the Credit Access and Inclusion Act, to amend to Fair Credit Reporting Act (FCRA)to remove impediments found in state or local laws which restrict full file reporting to consumer reporting agencies by such non-traditional information furnishers as energy and telecommunications utilities and other service providers. *Reviewed H.R. 2592, Medical Debt Relief Act, which would prohibit credit bureaus from using paid or settled medical debt with calculating a consumer's creditworthiness. *Reviewed H.R. 347, the Facilitating Access to Credit Act of 2015 to reform the Credit Repair Organizations Act (CROA) exempting nationwide consumer reporting agencies from certain provision in the law.
*Supported H.R. 4211, the Credit Score Competition Act of 2015, that would require Government Sponsored Enterprises (GSEs) to adopt more than one credit scoring model for mortgage finance underwriting. *Supported S. 2355, the Credit Access and Inclusion Act, to amend to Fair Credit Reporting Act (FCRA)to remove impediments found in state or local laws which restrict full file reporting to consumer reporting agencies by such non-traditional information furnishers as energy and telecommunications utilities and other service providers. *Reviewed H.R. 2592, Medical Debt Relief Act, which would prohibit credit bureaus from using paid or settled medical debt with calculating a consumer's creditworthiness. *Reviewed H.R. 347, the Facilitating Access to Credit Act of 2015 to reform the Credit Repair Organizations Act (CROA) exempting nationwide consumer reporting agencies from certain provision in the law.
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2020 · fourth_quarter · Q4
H.R.6395, H.R.6396 / S. 4049; National Defense Authorization Act for Fiscal Year 2021; Provisions relating to consumer finance H.R. 4231 / S. 1828; Credit Access and Inclusion Act; all provisions H.R. 133; Consolidated Appropriations Act, 2021; Provisions relating to credit reporting
H.R. 8215; Improving Digital Identity Act of 2020; Provisions relating to identity verification
Filing targets: HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, SENATE
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2020 · third_quarter · Q3
H.R. 6470, Medical Debt Relief Act of 2020; all provisions. S. 4037, Patient Credit Protection Act; all provisions.
H.R. 6395, Fiscal Year 2021 National Defense Authorization Act; provisions related to active duty credit monitoring and private student loans.
H.R. 8215, Improving Digital Identity Act of 2020; all provisions. S. 4133, REAL ID Modernization Act; all provisions. S. 4159, E-SIGN Modernization Act of 2020; all provisions. Consumer privacy
Public Law No: 116-136, Coronavirus Aid, Relief, and Economic Security Act (CARES Act) implimentation related to EIP Stimulus Payments. H.R. 5332, Protecting Your Credit Score Act of 2019; all provisions. H.R. 6800, HEROES Act; provisions related to credit reporting, suppression/deletion. H.R. 925, HEROES Act (amended). Issues related to credit reporting; all provisions.
H.R. 6370, Disaster Protection for Workers Credit Act; all provisons.
Filing targets: HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, SENATE
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2020 · second_quarter · Q2
H.R. 5332, Protecting Your Credit Score Act of 2020; all provisions related to banking H.R. 6800, Health and Economic Recovery Omnibus Emergency Solutions Act (HEROES Act); Sec. 110401 H.R. 748, Coronavirus Aid, Relief, and Economic Security Act (CARES Act); Secs. 4021-4024 S. 3508, Disaster Protection for Workers' Credit Act of 2020; all provisions H.R. 6321, Financial Protections and Assistance for Americas Consumers, States, Businesses, and Vulnerable Populations Act; Sec. 112 H.R. 6370, Disaster Protection for Workers' Credit Act; All Sections Data and Accountability Transparency Act of 2020; All Sections H.R. 6451, Fair Coronavirus Credit Reporting Act of 2020; All sections pertaining to medical debt
Filing targets: HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, SENATE, White House Office
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2020 · first_quarter · Q1
Amending the Fair Credit Reporting Act (FCRA) related to credit repair activity and state workforce. H.R. 3621, Comprehensive CREDIT Act of 2020; issues pertaining to credit reporting H.R. 748, CARES Act; issues pertaining to credit reporting S.3508, Disaster Protection for Workers' Credit Act of 2020; issues pertaining to credit reporting S. 1829/H.R. 4231, Credit Access and Inclusion Act; issues pertaining to alternative data
Filing targets: HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, Natl Economic Council (NEC), SENATE
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2019 · fourth_quarter · Q4
Legislation related to credit reporting, scoring and data security including H.R. 5332, H.R. 5330, S. 1828, H.R. 3629, H.R. 3621, H.R. 3614, H.R. 3618, H.R. 3622, and H.R. 3642.
Legislation related to HHS creating a unique patient identifier including H.R. 1865.
Legislative proposals creating a national standard on consumer data privacy and security including H.R. 2013, S. 2968, and H.R. 4978.
Filing targets: HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, SENATE
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2019 · third_quarter · Q3
**Reviewed legislative proposals creating a national standard on consumer data privacy.
**Supported S. 1848, Credit Access & Inclusion Act, to facilitate more reporting of data to consumer reporting agencies under the Fair Credit Reporting Act. **Opposed H.R. 3629, Clarity in Credit Score Formation Act, granting CFPB authority over credit score models. **Opposed H.R. 3621, Student Borrower Credit Improvement Act, enabling private loan adverse information removal from credit reports. **Opposed H.R. 3614, Restricting Use of Credit Checks for Employment Decisions Act, banning the use of credit information for employment decisions in most cases. **Opposed H.R. 3618, Free Credit Scores for Consumers Act, requiring consumer reporting agencies to give free credit scores. **Opposed H.R. 3622, Restoring Unfairly Impaired Credit and Protecting Consumers Act, shortening the amount of time negative information stays on a credit file (among other things). **Opposed H.R. 3642, Improving Credit Reporting for All Consumers Act, rewriting consumer dispute resolution process under the FCRA. **Reviewed legislative discussion drafts amending the FCRA. **Reviewed H.R. 3821 amending the FCRA.
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2019 · second_quarter · Q2
--Issues related to amendments to the Fair Credit Reporting Act
--Issues related surprise medical billing
Filing targets: HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, SENATE
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2019 · first_quarter · Q1
--Issues related to amendments to the Fair Credit Reporting Act -- Supported H.R. 799, Federal Worker Credit Protection Act
Filing targets: HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, SENATE
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2018 · fourth_quarter · Q4
**Issues affecting data security, privacy and cyber-security
*Supported HR 435 & S. 3040, the Credit Access and Inclusion Act, to amend to Fair Credit Reporting Act (FCRA)to remove impediments found in state or local laws which restrict full file reporting to consumer reporting agencies by such non-traditional information furnishers as energy and telecommunications utilities and other service providers.
Reviewed issues related to credit report requirements for mortgage lenders.
Filing targets: HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, SENATE
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2018 · third_quarter · Q3
*Supported HR 435 & S. 3040, the Credit Access and Inclusion Act, to amend to Fair Credit Reporting Act (FCRA)to remove impediments found in state or local laws which restrict full file reporting to consumer reporting agencies by such non-traditional information furnishers as energy and telecommunications utilities and other service providers.
**Issues affecting data security, privacy and cyber-security
Reviewed issues related to credit report requirements for mortgage lenders.
Filing targets: HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, SENATE
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2018 · second_quarter · Q2
Reviewed issues related to credit report requirements for mortgage lenders.
*Reviewed S. 2155, Economic Growth, Regulatory Relief and Consumer Protection Act, which proposed to add a credit freeze (Sec. 301), protect veterans credit (Sec. 302) and credit monitoring (Sec. 302) provisions in the Fair Credit Reporting Act. *Supported HR 435 & S. 3040, the Credit Access and Inclusion Act, to amend to Fair Credit Reporting Act (FCRA)to remove impediments found in state or local laws which restrict full file reporting to consumer reporting agencies by such non-traditional information furnishers as energy and telecommunications utilities and other service providers.
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2018 · first_quarter · Q1
*Reviewed S. 2155, Economic Growth, Regulatory Relief and Consumer Protection Act, which proposed to add a credit freeze (Sec. 301), protect veterans credit (Sec. 302) and credit monitoring (Sec. 302) provisions in the Fair Credit Reporting Act. *Supported HR 435 & HR 5078, the Credit Access and Inclusion Act, to amend to Fair Credit Reporting Act (FCRA)to remove impediments found in state or local laws which restrict full file reporting to consumer reporting agencies by such non-traditional information furnishers as energy and telecommunications utilities and other service providers.
**Issues affecting data security, privacy and cyber-security
Filing targets: HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, Natl Economic Council (NEC), SENATE
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2017 · fourth_quarter · Q4
*Supported H.R. 898/S. 1685, the Credit Score Competition Act of 2015, that would require Government Sponsored Enterprises (GSEs) to adopt more than one credit scoring model for mortgage finance underwriting. *Supported HR 435, the Credit Access and Inclusion Act, to amend to Fair Credit Reporting Act (FCRA)to remove impediments found in state or local laws which restrict full file reporting to consumer reporting agencies by such non-traditional information furnishers as energy and telecommunications utilities and other service providers. *Opposed S. 744/H.R. 2683, Protecting Veterans Credit Act, which would prohibit credit bureaus from reporting medical debt arising from the Veterans Choice program. *Reviewed S. 2155, Economic Growth, Regulatory Relief and Consumer Protection Act, which proposed to add a credit freeze, veterans medical debt and credit monitoring provisions in the Fair Credit Reporting Act.
**Issues affecting data security, privacy and cyber-security
Filing targets: HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, SENATE
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2017 · third_quarter · Q3
**Issues affecting data security, privacy and cyber-security, including those raised by the Equifax data breach, such as credit freezes. **Issues affecting the use of arbitration clauses on consumer financial agreements.
*Supported H.R. 2359 which proposes to add guidelines to class action awards under the Fair Credit Report Act (FCRA). *Supported H.R. 898, the Credit Score Competition Act of 2015, that would require Government Sponsored Enterprises (GSEs) to adopt more than one credit scoring model for mortgage finance underwriting. *Supported HR 435, the Credit Access and Inclusion Act, to amend to Fair Credit Reporting Act (FCRA)to remove impediments found in state or local laws which restrict full file reporting to consumer reporting agencies by such non-traditional information furnishers as energy and telecommunications utilities and other service providers. *Opposed S. 744/H.R. 2683, Protecting Veterans Credit Act, which would prohibit credit bureaus from reporting medical debt arising from the Veterans Choice program. *Reviewed legislative proposal to reform the Credit Repair Organizations Act (CROA) by allowing companies to attest to the Federal Trade Commission they are not acting as a credit repair entity for the purpose of providing credit educational solutions.
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2017 · second_quarter · Q2
*Reviewed legislative proposal requiring hospitals, physician offices and insurance entities to provide pricing transparency for products, services and procedures.
*Supported H.R. 2359 which proposes to add guidelines to class action awards under the Fair Credit Report Act (FCRA). *Supported H.R. 898, the Credit Score Competition Act of 2015, that would require Government Sponsored Enterprises (GSEs) to adopt more than one credit scoring model for mortgage finance underwriting. *Supported HR 435, the Credit Access and Inclusion Act, to amend to Fair Credit Reporting Act (FCRA)to remove impediments found in state or local laws which restrict full file reporting to consumer reporting agencies by such non-traditional information furnishers as energy and telecommunications utilities and other service providers. *Opposed S. 744/H.R. 2683, Protecting Veterans Credit Act, which would prohibit credit bureaus from reporting medical debt arising from the Veterans Choice program. *Reviewed legislative proposal to reform the Credit Repair Organizations Act (CROA) by allowing companies to attest to the Federal Trade Commission they are not acting as a credit repair entity for the purpose of providing credit educational solutions. *Reviewed legislative proposal to prevent synthetic identity theft by allow nationwide consumer reporting agencies to verify social security numbers directly with the Social Security Administration. *Opposed Rep. Smucker Amendment to H.R. 10, Financial Choice Act, which expressed the Sense of the Congress that consumer reporting agencies employ multi-factor authentication when contacted by consumers.
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2017 · first_quarter · 1A
*Reviewed legislative proposal requiring hospitals, physician offices and insurance entities to provide pricing transparency for products, services and procedures.
*Advocated for use of credit and non-credit data in Continuous Evaluation programs.
*Advocated changes to General Services Administration (GSA) contracting vehicle for identity theft protection and credit monitoring.
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2017 · first_quarter · Q1
*Reviewed legislative proposal requiring hospitals, physician offices and insurance entities to provide pricing transparency for products, services and procedures.
*Supported legislative proposal adding a cap to class action awards under the Fair Credit Report Act (FCRA). *Supported H.R. 898, the Credit Score Competition Act of 2015, that would require Government Sponsored Enterprises (GSEs) to adopt more than one credit scoring model for mortgage finance underwriting. *Supported HR 435, the Credit Access and Inclusion Act, to amend to Fair Credit Reporting Act (FCRA)to remove impediments found in state or local laws which restrict full file reporting to consumer reporting agencies by such non-traditional information furnishers as energy and telecommunications utilities and other service providers. *Reviewed S. 744, Protecting Veterans Credit Act, which would prohibit credit bureaus from reporting medical debt arising from the Veterans Choice program. *Reviewed legislative proposal to reform the Credit Repair Organizations Act (CROA) seeking to exempt nationwide consumer reporting agencies from certain provision in the law. *Reviewed legislative proposal to prevent synthetic identity theft by allow nationwide consumer reporting agencies to verify social security numbers directly with the Social Security Administration. *Reviewed Tester Amendment adopted to S. 3067, FY '17 Financial Services and General Government Appropriations bill adding an active duty file freeze alert to the Fair Credit Reporting Act (FCRA).
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2016 · fourth_quarter · Q4
Issues related to the use of data for insider threat, continuous evaluation and security clearance reforms.
Discussed issues related to distracted driving.
Review impact of possible Affordable Care Act repeal and replace on patient pricing transparency and insurance discovery (review cycle management).
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2016 · third_quarter · Q3
*Reviewed continued access to automated license plate recognition technology by law enforcement.
Issues related to the use of data for insider threat, continuous evaluation and security clearance reforms.
*Supported H.R. 4211, the Credit Score Competition Act of 2015, that would require Government Sponsored Enterprises (GSEs) to adopt more than one credit scoring model for mortgage finance underwriting. *Supported S. 2355, the Credit Access and Inclusion Act, to amend to Fair Credit Reporting Act (FCRA)to remove impediments found in state or local laws which restrict full file reporting to consumer reporting agencies by such non-traditional information furnishers as energy and telecommunications utilities and other service providers. *Reviewed H.R. 2592, Medical Debt Relief Act, which would prohibit credit bureaus from using paid or settled medical debt with calculating a consumer's creditworthiness. *Reviewed H.R. 347, the Facilitating Access to Credit Act of 2015 to reform the Credit Repair Organizations Act (CROA) exempting nationwide consumer reporting agencies from certain provision in the law.
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2016 · second_quarter · Q2
Issues related to credit monitoring associated with OPM data breach.
Issues related to the use of data for insider threat, continuous evaluation and security clearance reforms.
*Supported H.R. 4211, the Credit Score Competition Act of 2015, that would require Government Sponsored Enterprises (GSEs) to adopt more than one credit scoring model for mortgage finance underwriting. *Supported S. 2355, the Credit Access and Inclusion Act, to amend to Fair Credit Reporting Act (FCRA)to remove impediments found in state or local laws which restrict full file reporting to consumer reporting agencies by such non-traditional information furnishers as energy and telecommunications utilities and other service providers. *Reviewed H.R. 2592, Medical Debt Relief Act, which would prohibit credit bureaus from using paid or settled medical debt with calculating a consumer's creditworthiness. *Reviewed H.R. 347, the Facilitating Access to Credit Act of 2015 to reform the Credit Repair Organizations Act (CROA) exempting nationwide consumer reporting agencies from certain provision in the law.
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2016 · first_quarter · Q1
*Supported H.R. 4211, the Credit Score Competition Act of 2015, that would require Government Sponsored Enterprises (GSEs) to adopt more than one credit scoring model for mortgage finance underwriting. *Supported S. 2355, the Credit Access and Inclusion Act, to amend to Fair Credit Reporting Act (FCRA)to remove impediments found in state or local laws which restrict full file reporting to consumer reporting agencies by such non-traditional information furnishers as energy and telecommunications utilities and other service providers. *Reviewed H.R. 2592, Medical Debt Relief Act, which would prohibit credit bureaus from using paid or settled medical debt with calculating a consumer's creditworthiness. *Reviewed H.R. 347, the Facilitating Access to Credit Act of 2015 to reform the Credit Repair Organizations Act (CROA) exempting nationwide consumer reporting agencies from certain provision in the law.
Discussed efficacy of creating a National Patient Identification number.
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2015 · fourth_quarter · Q4
*Continued use of pre-dispute arbitration agreements in consumer contracts.
*Supported H.R. 4211, the Credit Score Competition Act of 2015, that would require Government Sponsored Enterprises (GSEs) to adopt more than one credit scoring model for mortgage finance underwriting. *Supported S. 2355, the Credit Access and Inclusion Act, to amend to Fair Credit Reporting Act (FCRA)to remove impediments found in state or local laws which restrict full file reporting to consumer reporting agencies by such non-traditional information furnishers as energy and telecommunications utilities and other service providers. *Supported H.R. 2205, the Data Security Act of 2015, to create a nationwide data breach notification law. *Reviewed H.R. 347, the Facilitating Access to Credit Act of 2015 to reform the Credit Repair Organizations Act (CROA) exempting nationwide consumer reporting agencies from certain provision in the law.
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2015 · third_quarter · Q3
*Require Government Sponsored Enterprises (GSEs) to adopt more than one credit scoring model for mortgage finance underwriting. *Amendment to Fair Credit Reporting Act (FCRA)to remove impediments found in state or local laws which restrict full file reporting to consumer reporting agencies by such non-traditional information furnishers as energy and telecommunications utilities and other service providers. *In support of legislation to create a nationwide data breach notification regime. *Reviewed efficacy of credit monitoring in security breaches. *Reviewed proposal for consumer alerts for credit report inquiries. *Reviewed issue of credit file freezing for minors.
*Reviewed continued access to automated license plate recognition technology by law enforcement. *Supported funding for law enforcement to use technology to combat human trafficking.
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2015 · second_quarter · Q2
Require Government Sponsored Enterprises (GSEs) to adopt more than one credit scoring model for mortgage finance underwriting. Amendment to Fair Credit Reporting Act (FCRA)to remove impediments found in state or local laws which restrict full file reporting to consumer reporting agencies by such non-traditional information furnishers as energy and telecommunications utilities and other service providers. Amendment to the 2016 National Defense Authorization Act which would require the nationwide credit reporting bureaus to alert an active duty service member when any negative tradeline is reported by a data furnisher. In support of legislation to create a nationwide data breach notification regime.
Filing targets: HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, SENATE
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2015 · first_quarter · Q1
Require Government Sponsored Enterprises (GSEs) to adopt more than one credit scoring model for mortgage finance underwriting. Amendment to Fair Credit Reporting Act (FCRA)to remove impediments found in state or local laws which restrict full file reporting to consumer reporting agencies by such non-traditional information furnishers as energy and telecommunications utilities and other service providers.
Filing targets: HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, SENATE
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2014 · third_quarter · 3A
**GSEs adopting more than one scoring model in the mortgage market. **H.R. 5446, Royce-Hinojosa amendment to Credit Repair Organizations Act
**Senate Finance Committee health care information request
**Fleming Amendment to Fiscal Year 2015 Transportation Housing and Urban Development appropriations bill that would prohibit federal law enforcement from purchasing automated licence plate recognition camera equipment
Filing targets: HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, SENATE
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2014 · fourth_quarter · Q4
Require Government Sponsored Enterprises (GSEs) to adopt more than one scoring model for housing finance underwriting. Reviewed Fair Credit Reporting Act proposed amendments on data retention and other related issues.
Amend Credit Repair Organizations Act (CROA) to provide certain exemptions for consumer reporting agencies (H.R. 5446, Facilitating Access to Credit Act of 2014).
Filing targets: Federal Trade Commission (FTC), HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, SENATE
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2014 · third_quarter · Q3
GSEs adopting more than one scoring model in the mortgage market.
Fleming Amendment to Fiscal Year 2015 Transportation, Housing & Urban Development appropriations bill that would prohibit federal law enforcement from purchasing automated license plate recognition camera equipment.
Senate Finance Committee health care informtation request.
Filing targets: HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, SENATE
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2014 · first_quarter · RA
Amendment to the Fair Credit Reporting Act; Consumer Protection and Privacy Issues regarding use of personally identifiable information
Amendment to the Fair Credit Reporting Act; Consumer Protection and Privacy Issues regarding use of personally identifiable information
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2014 · second_quarter · Q2
Use of Automated License Plate Recognition (ALPR) technology as considered in House FY 2015 Transportation Appropriations bill.
Review credit reporting protocols concerning mortgage loans which terminate in short-sale transactions vs. those that end in a foreclosure proceeding.
Filing targets: HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, SENATE
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2014 · first_quarter · Q1
Supporting national data breach notification legislation (S. 1193).
Clarify FCRA and GLBA exemptions from the provision of Sen. Rockefeller's data broker legislation (S. 2025).
Filing targets: HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES
Filing targets: HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, SENATE
**Issues affecting data security, privacy and cyber-security
Filing targets: HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, SENATE
Filing targets: HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, SENATE
*Advocated changes to General Services Administration (GSA) contracting vehicle for identity theft protection and credit monitoring.
Filing targets: HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, SENATE
*Supported legislative proposal adding a cap to class action awards under the Fair Credit Report Act (FCRA). *Supported H.R. 898, the Credit Score Competition Act of 2015, that would require Government Sponsored Enterprises (GSEs) to adopt more than one credit scoring model for mortgage finance underwriting. *Supported HR 435, the Credit Access and Inclusion Act, to amend to Fair Credit Reporting Act (FCRA)to remove impediments found in state or local laws which restrict full file reporting to consumer reporting agencies by such non-traditional information furnishers as energy and telecommunications utilities and other service providers. *Reviewed S. 744, Protecting Veterans Credit Act, which would prohibit credit bureaus from reporting medical debt arising from the Veterans Choice program. *Reviewed legislative proposal to reform the Credit Repair Organizations Act (CROA) seeking to exempt nationwide consumer reporting agencies from certain provision in the law. *Reviewed legislative proposal to prevent synthetic identity theft by allow nationwide consumer reporting agencies to verify social security numbers directly with the Social Security Administration. *Reviewed Tester Amendment adopted to S. 3067, FY '17 Financial Services and General Government Appropriations bill adding an active duty file freeze alert to the Fair Credit Reporting Act (FCRA).
Filing targets: HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, SENATE
*Advocated for use of credit and non-credit data in Continuous Evaluation programs.
*Advocated changes to General Services Administration (GSA) contracting vehicle for identity theft protection and credit monitoring.
Filing targets: HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, SENATE
*Supported H.R. 4211, the Credit Score Competition Act of 2015, that would require Government Sponsored Enterprises (GSEs) to adopt more than one credit scoring model for mortgage finance underwriting. *Supported S. 2355, the Credit Access and Inclusion Act, to amend to Fair Credit Reporting Act (FCRA)to remove impediments found in state or local laws which restrict full file reporting to consumer reporting agencies by such non-traditional information furnishers as energy and telecommunications utilities and other service providers. *Reviewed H.R. 2592, Medical Debt Relief Act, which would prohibit credit bureaus from using paid or settled medical debt with calculating a consumer's creditworthiness. *Reviewed H.R. 347, the Facilitating Access to Credit Act of 2015 to reform the Credit Repair Organizations Act (CROA) exempting nationwide consumer reporting agencies from certain provision in the law.
Filing targets: HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, SENATE
*Continued use of pre-dispute arbitration agreements in consumer contracts.
Issues related to credit monitoring associated with OPM data breach.
Filing targets: HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, SENATE
*Reviewed continued access to automated license plate recognition technology by law enforcement.
*Continued use of pre-dispute arbitration agreements in consumer contracts.
Filing targets: HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, SENATE
*Continued use of pre-dispute arbitration agreements in consumer contracts.
*Reviewed continued access to automated license plate recognition technology by law enforcement. *Supported funding for law enforcement to use technology to combat human trafficking.
Filing targets: Consumer Financial Protection Bureau (CFPB), HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, SENATE
Discussed how the privacy provisions of the Health Insurance Portability and Accessibility Act impacts TransUnion's health care business.
*Reviewed continued access to automated license plate recognition technology by law enforcement. *Supported funding for law enforcement to use technology to combat human trafficking.
Filing targets: HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, SENATE
*Continued use of pre-dispute arbitration agreements in consumer contracts.
Filing targets: Federal Trade Commission (FTC), HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, SENATE