Number: RL30889
Title: The Consumer Credit Protection Act: An Overview of Its Major Components
Authors: Angie Welborn, American Law Division 
Abstract: Since its enactment, the Consumer Credit Protection Act has been amended several times to add provisions relating to debt collection, credit reporting, credit billing, consumer leasing, and electronic fund transfers. Provisions prohibiting discrimination in extending or approving credit were also added. The major titles of the Act are discussed in this report.
Pages: 22
Date: April 6, 2006