OFFICIAL LEGAL TITLE
Expanding Access to Credit through Consumer-Permissioned Data Act
FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS
What is the official ID of this bill?
The official print number for this legislation is 117_HR_8485.
Which chamber initiated this legislation?
This legislation was initiated in the House of Representatives.
When did the legislative process begin?
The process officially started on 2022-07-22.
What are the main provisions?
Key points include:
- Lenders must consider alternative credit information (e.g., rental payments) for mortgage applications if requested and authorized by the applicant.
- This alternative data will be treated with the same weight as information from credit reporting agencies, unless found to be misrepresented.
- Applicants must be informed of their right to provide additional credit information and the benefits of doing so.
- Mortgage underwriting systems must be updated to comply with these new requirements.
What is the specific legal status?
The current status is Expired.
Where can I read the full text of this legislation?
The full official text is available at:
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Who is the primary sponsor?
The primary sponsor is Rep. Williams, Nikema [D-GA-5].
What is the latest detailed status?
The latest detailed status is: Ordered to be Reported in the Nature of a Substitute (Amended) by the Yeas and Nays: 28 - 23.
Is this summary verified?
Yes. This content was analyzed by AI and verified by the Lustra Judge System on 2025-12-28.
What is the impact of this bill?
We don't know, that is up to you to decide. Summarizing raw data with AI is fundamentally different from predicting socio-economic outcomes. As of 2026, we believe impact assessment strictly requires a human in the loop to verify and judge.