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Assessing Educational Data Use in Creditworthiness Determinations

This act mandates the Bureau of Consumer Financial Protection to assess how educational data (e.g., college attended, grades) is used in determining creditworthiness. The goal is to identify if such practices lead to unfair treatment of certain groups. The findings will be publicly available, increasing transparency in lending processes.
Key points
The Bureau of Consumer Financial Protection will examine how educational background affects credit decisions.
Automated credit assessment systems will be reviewed for potential discriminatory risks.
Assessment findings and a list of companies using this data will be made public, enhancing consumer awareness.
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Print number: 117_HR_9699
Sponsor: Rep. Beatty, Joyce [D-OH-3]
Process start date: 2022-12-30