Empowering States’ Rights To Protect Consumers Act of 2026
S. 3721119th Congress

Empowering States’ Rights To Protect Consumers Act of 2026

Introduced in the SenateSen. Sheldon Whitehouse (D-RI)4 sections · 1 min read
Version: is · Apr 20, 2026

Section 1. Short title

This Act may be cited as the Empowering States' Rights To Protect Consumers Act of 2026.

(a) In general

Chapter 2 of the Truth in Lending Act (15 U.S.C. 1631 et seq.) is amended by adding at the end the following:

Section 140B. Limits on annual percentage rates

Notwithstanding any other provision of law, the annual percentage rate applicable to any consumer credit transaction (other than a residential mortgage transaction), including any fees associated with such a transaction, may not exceed the maximum rate permitted by the laws of the State in which the consumer resides.

(b) Technical and conforming amendment

The table of contents for chapter 2 of the Truth in Lending Act is amended by adding at the end the following:

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