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Secure Payments Act 2024: Study on Debit Card Fee Impacts

This act mandates the Federal Reserve to conduct a detailed study on the impacts of proposed changes to debit card transaction fees (Reg II). The goal is to understand how these changes will affect consumers, including access to low-cost bank accounts, merchant costs, and banks' fraud mitigation efforts, before new rules are finalized.
Key points
The Federal Reserve must study how new debit card fee rules will impact consumers' access to free or low-cost deposit accounts.
The act requires an analysis of the changes' impact on merchants' costs for accepting debit card payments.
The Federal Reserve must assess if proposed interchange fee caps provide net benefits to low- and moderate-income and underserved customers.
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Print number: 118_HR_7531
Sponsor: Rep. Luetkemeyer, Blaine [R-MO-3]
Process start date: 2024-03-05
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OFFICIAL LEGAL TITLE

Secure Payments Act of 2024

FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS

What is the official ID of this bill?

The official print number for this legislation is 118_HR_7531.

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 2024-03-05.

What are the main provisions?

Key points include:

  • The Federal Reserve must study how new debit card fee rules will impact consumers' access to free or low-cost deposit accounts.
  • The act requires an analysis of the changes' impact on merchants' costs for accepting debit card payments.
  • The Federal Reserve must assess if proposed interchange fee caps provide net benefits to low- and moderate-income and underserved customers.
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: View full text

Who is the primary sponsor?

The primary sponsor is Rep. Luetkemeyer, Blaine [R-MO-3].

What is the latest detailed status?

The latest detailed status is: Referred to the House Committee on Financial Services.

Is this summary verified?

Yes. This content was analyzed by AI and verified by the Lustra Judge System on 2025-12-25.

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