H.R. 2096, The Freedom to Bank Act

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H.R. 2096 would sunset Federal laws and regulations which treat the American people like children by denying them the opportunity to make their own decision regarding control of their bank accounts and what type of information they wish to receive from their banks.

Detailed Summary

Freedom to Bank Act - Terminates any provision of federal law (other than the Internal Revenue Code) that subjects a consumer to a penalty for withdrawing or transferring funds from any transaction account or any savings or time deposit.

Declares that no creditor, depository institution, or credit union shall be required to provide periodic statements of account to a customer unless the customer has notified it of an election to receive such statements.

Requires such entities to establish a procedure for notifying customers of their right to elect to receive statements of account and the method for implementing such election.

Status of the Legislation

Latest Major Action: 5/1/2007: Referred to House committee. Status: Referred to the House Committee on Financial Services.

Points in Favor

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Points Against

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