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Empowering States' Rights To Protect Consumers Act of 2026

USA119th CongressS-3721| Senate 
| Updated: 1/29/2026
Sheldon Whitehouse

Sheldon Whitehouse

Democratic Senator

Rhode Island

Cosponsors (3)
Jack Reed (Democratic)Elizabeth Warren (Democratic)Jeff Merkley (Democratic)

Banking, Housing, and Urban Affairs Committee

  • Introduced
  • In Committee
  • On Floor
  • Passed Chamber
  • Enacted
This bill seeks to amend the Truth in Lending Act to grant states greater authority over consumer credit interest rates. It introduces a new section specifying limits on annual percentage rates for various transactions. The central provision dictates that the annual percentage rate applicable to any consumer credit transaction, excluding residential mortgage transactions, may not exceed the maximum rate permitted by the laws of the state in which the consumer resides. This cap includes all associated fees, ensuring a comprehensive limit on borrowing costs. The legislation effectively empowers states to regulate and protect their residents from potentially excessive interest rates on consumer credit.
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Bill from Previous Congress

S 116-1006
Empowering States' Rights To Protect Consumers Act of 2019

Bill from Previous Congress

S 117-4072
Empowering States' Rights To Protect Consumers Act of 2022

Bill from Previous Congress

S 118-1934
Empowering States' Rights To Protect Consumers Act of 2023
Jan 29, 2026
Introduced in Senate
Jan 29, 2026
Read twice and referred to the Committee on Banking, Housing, and Urban Affairs.
  • Bill from Previous Congress

    S 116-1006
    Empowering States' Rights To Protect Consumers Act of 2019


  • Bill from Previous Congress

    S 117-4072
    Empowering States' Rights To Protect Consumers Act of 2022


  • Bill from Previous Congress

    S 118-1934
    Empowering States' Rights To Protect Consumers Act of 2023


  • January 29, 2026
    Introduced in Senate


  • January 29, 2026
    Read twice and referred to the Committee on Banking, Housing, and Urban Affairs.

Finance and Financial Sector

Empowering States' Rights To Protect Consumers Act of 2026

USA119th CongressS-3721| Senate 
| Updated: 1/29/2026
This bill seeks to amend the Truth in Lending Act to grant states greater authority over consumer credit interest rates. It introduces a new section specifying limits on annual percentage rates for various transactions. The central provision dictates that the annual percentage rate applicable to any consumer credit transaction, excluding residential mortgage transactions, may not exceed the maximum rate permitted by the laws of the state in which the consumer resides. This cap includes all associated fees, ensuring a comprehensive limit on borrowing costs. The legislation effectively empowers states to regulate and protect their residents from potentially excessive interest rates on consumer credit.
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Timeline

Bill from Previous Congress

S 116-1006
Empowering States' Rights To Protect Consumers Act of 2019

Bill from Previous Congress

S 117-4072
Empowering States' Rights To Protect Consumers Act of 2022

Bill from Previous Congress

S 118-1934
Empowering States' Rights To Protect Consumers Act of 2023
Jan 29, 2026
Introduced in Senate
Jan 29, 2026
Read twice and referred to the Committee on Banking, Housing, and Urban Affairs.
  • Bill from Previous Congress

    S 116-1006
    Empowering States' Rights To Protect Consumers Act of 2019


  • Bill from Previous Congress

    S 117-4072
    Empowering States' Rights To Protect Consumers Act of 2022


  • Bill from Previous Congress

    S 118-1934
    Empowering States' Rights To Protect Consumers Act of 2023


  • January 29, 2026
    Introduced in Senate


  • January 29, 2026
    Read twice and referred to the Committee on Banking, Housing, and Urban Affairs.
Sheldon Whitehouse

Sheldon Whitehouse

Democratic Senator

Rhode Island

Cosponsors (3)
Jack Reed (Democratic)Elizabeth Warren (Democratic)Jeff Merkley (Democratic)

Banking, Housing, and Urban Affairs Committee

Finance and Financial Sector

  • Introduced
  • In Committee
  • On Floor
  • Passed Chamber
  • Enacted