WashingtonWatch.com - Subject: Electronic funds transfers

H.R. 7083, The Charity Enhancement Act of 2008 - Cost per Average Family: $0.48

Wed, 01 Oct 2008 00:00:00 EDT

H.R. 7083 would amend the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 to enhance charitable giving and improve disclosure and tax administration....

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H.R. 6870, The Payments System Protection Act of 2008 - Cost per Average Family: $2.14

Mon, 29 Sep 2008 00:00:00 EDT

H.R. 6870 would ensure that implementation of proposed regulations under subchapter IV of chapter 53 of title 31, United States Code, does not cause harm to the payments system....

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P.L. 110-423, To provide that Federal employees receiving their pay by electronic funds transfer shall be given the option of receiving their pay stubs electronically - Cost per Average Family: $0.00

Fri, 26 Sep 2008 00:00:00 EDT

H.R. 6073 would provide that Federal employees receiving their pay by electronic funds transfer shall be given the option of receiving their pay stubs electronically....

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H.R. 6312, The Credit Union, Bank, and Thrift Regulatory Relief Act of 2008

Thu, 19 Jun 2008 00:00:00 EDT

H.R. 6312 would advance credit union efforts to promote economic growth, it would modify credit union regulatory standards and reduce burdens, and it would provide regulatory relief and improve productivity for insured depository institutions....

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H.R. 6248, The Credit Card Interchange Fees Act of 2008

Wed, 11 Jun 2008 00:00:00 EDT

H.R. 6248 would amend the Truth in Lending Act to prohibit unfair practices in electronic payment system networks....

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H.R. 5719, The Taxpayer Assistance and Simplification Act of 2008 - Savings per Average Family: $3.81

Mon, 14 Apr 2008 00:00:00 EDT

H.R. 5719 would amend the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 to conform return preparer penalty standards, delay implementation of withholding taxes on government contractors, enhance taxpayer protections, and assist low-income taxpayers....

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H.R. 380, The Pharmaceutical Market Access and Drug Safety Act of 2007 - Cost per Average Family: $1.71

Fri, 19 Oct 2007 00:00:00 EDT

H.R. 380 would amend the Federal Food, Drug, and Cosmetic Act with respect to the importation of prescription drugs....

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H.R. 3455, The 21st Century Veterans Equitable Treatment Act

Sat, 04 Aug 2007 00:00:00 EDT

H.R. 3455 would amend title 38, United States Code, to provide for a more equitable geographic allocation of funds appropriated to the Department of Veterans Affairs for medical care....

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S. 1967, The New Savers Act

Thu, 02 Aug 2007 00:00:00 EDT

S. 1967 would provide administrative ease and incentives for increased saving by Americans....

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H.R. 2911, The Electronic Funds Transfer Equal Consumer Protection Act

Thu, 28 Jun 2007 00:00:00 EDT

H.R. 2911 would amend the Electronic Fund Transfer Act to provide similar protections under that Act for consumers as apply under the Truth in Lending Act....

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S. 554, The Act For Our Kids

Mon, 12 Feb 2007 00:00:00 EST

S. 554 would reduce the Federal budget deficit....

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H.R. 946, The Consumer Overdraft Protection Fair Practices Act

Thu, 08 Feb 2007 00:00:00 EST

H.R. 946 would extend the protections of the Truth in Lending Act to overdraft protection programs and services provided by depository institutions, it would require customer consent before a depository institution may initiate overdraft protection services and fees, it would enhance the information made available to consumers relating to overdraft protection services and fees, and it would prohibit systematic manipulation in the posting of checks and other debits to a depository account for the...

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H.R. 873, The Credit Card Payment Fee Act of 2007

Wed, 07 Feb 2007 00:00:00 EST

H.R. 873 would amend the Truth in Lending Act to prohibit fees by creditors for payments on credit card accounts by electronic fund transfers....

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S. 473, The Combating Money Laundering and Terrorist Financing Act of 2007

Thu, 01 Feb 2007 00:00:00 EST

S. 473 would improve the prohibitions on money laundering....

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H.R. 657, The Military Retiree Survivor Comfort Act

Wed, 24 Jan 2007 00:00:00 EST

H.R. 657 would amend title 10, United States Code, to provide for forgiveness of certain overpayments of retired pay paid to deceased retired members of the Armed Forces following their death....

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S. 242, The Pharmaceutical Market Access and Drug Safety Act of 2007

Wed, 10 Jan 2007 00:00:00 EST

S. 242 would amend the Federal Food, Drug, and Cosmetic Act with respect to the importation of prescription drugs....

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H.R. 41, The Business Checking Fairness Act of 2007

Thu, 04 Jan 2007 00:00:00 EST

H.R. 41 would repeal the prohibition on the payment of interest on demand deposits....

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H.R. 4777, The Internet Gambling Prohibition Act - Cost per Average Family: $0.38

Mon, 26 Jun 2006 00:00:00 EDT

H.R. 4777 would broaden the coverage of the current laws against Internet gambling and would increase penalties for such offenses. The bill would authorize the appropriation of funds for each of fiscal years 2007 through 2010 for the Department of Justice to investigate and prosecute violators of the bill's provisions....

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H.R. 4411, The Unlawful Internet Gambling Enforcement Act of 2005 - Cost per Average Family: $0.02

Fri, 26 May 2006 00:00:00 EDT

H.R. 4411 would prohibit businesses from accepting credit cards, checks, or other bank instruments from gamblers who illegally bet over the Internet. It also would direct the Department of the Treasury and the Board of Governors of the Federal Reserve System (the Federal Reserve) to issue regulations outlining policies and procedures that could be used by financial institutions to identify and block gambling-related transactions that are transmitted through their payment systems. Compliance with...

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H.R. 4146, The Hurricanes Rita and Wilma Financial Services Relief Act of 2005 - Savings per Average Family: $0.02

Wed, 09 Nov 2005 00:00:00 EST

H.R. 4146 would provide certain forms of relief to financial institutions whose deposits are largely derived from residents and businesses located in areas designated as disaster areas after Hurricanes Rita and Wilma. It would direct the Federal Reserve to waive or rebate transaction fees for wire transfer services that otherwise would be due from eligible institutions. The waiver would be in effect for at least 180 days after enactment; it could be extended for an additional 30 days by an actio...

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H.R. 1224, The Business Checking Freedom Act of 2005 - Savings per Average Family: $14.93

Tue, 10 May 2005 00:00:00 EDT

H.R. 1224, the Business Checking Freedom Act of 2005, would allow depository institutions to pay interest on business demand deposit accounts. H.R. 1224 also would allow the Federal Reserve System to pay interest on any reserve balances held on deposit at the Federal Reserve by insured depository institutions, except nonqualified industrial loan companies. The Board of Governors of the Federal Reserve Board (FRB) would have greater flexibility in setting reserve requirements and would be require...

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