Legislative Activity
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The "Original Honoring Our WWII Merchant Mariners Act of 2025" establishes a fund to provide a one-time payment of $25,000 to eligible Merchant Mariners who served during World War II and did not receive benefits under the Servicemen's Readjustment Act of 1944.
Al Green
Representative
TX
Al Green
Representative
TX
The "Original Honoring Our WWII Merchant Mariners Act of 2025" establishes a fund to provide a one-time payment of $25,000 to Merchant Mariners who served during World War II and meet specific service requirements. To be eligible, applicants must apply within one year of the bill's enactment and not have received benefits under the Servicemen's Readjustment Act of 1944. The bill authorizes $125 million for the compensation fund and requires the Secretary to report on the fund's operation and prescribe regulations for its implementation.
The "Fair Lending for All Act" aims to prevent credit discrimination by establishing an Office of Fair Lending Testing, broadening protected characteristics, increasing data collection, and introducing criminal penalties for violations of the Equal Credit Opportunity Act. This bill seeks to ensure fair lending practices and protect individuals from discrimination based on various personal characteristics.
Al Green
Representative
TX
Al Green
Representative
TX
The "Fair Lending for All Act" aims to strengthen protections against credit discrimination by establishing an Office of Fair Lending Testing to identify violations, expanding the Equal Credit Opportunity Act to include ZIP Codes and census tracts as protected characteristics, and introducing criminal penalties for discriminatory practices. It also directs the CFPB to review loan applications for compliance and broadens mortgage data collection to include additional demographic information like sexual orientation and gender identity. This bill seeks to ensure fair and equitable access to credit for all individuals, regardless of their personal characteristics or location.