United States 112th Congress Status: Died 1 D cosponsors

HR 3077 — Freedom and Mobility in Consumer Banking Act

Last action — Referred to the Subcommittee on Financial Institutions and Consumer Credit.

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Summary

Freedom and Mobility in Consumer Banking Act - Amends the Federal Deposit Insurance Act (FDIA) to prohibit an insured depository institution from: (1) prohibiting any person from closing a checking or savings account, regardless of its balance; or (2) charging a fee to close such an account. Requires a depository institution to close an account within 48 hours after receiving a request from the customer to do so. Permits an account holder to request that the account be closed in person, over the phone, or by other electronic or remote means, as may be prescribed by regulation. Sets forth financial institution procedures for closing large accounts and repaying balances, as well as notice and opportunity for accountholder repayment of overdrafts. Prohibits a depository institution from: (1) imposing fees or charges after receiving a request to close an account, or (2) reopening an account without express account holder request.

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Action History

  1. Referred to the Subcommittee on Financial Institutions and Consumer Credit.

  2. Referred to the House Committee on Financial Services.

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Frequently asked questions

What does HR 3077 do?
Freedom and Mobility in Consumer Banking Act - Amends the Federal Deposit Insurance Act (FDIA) to prohibit an insured depository institution from: (1) prohibiting any person from closing a checking or savings account, regardless of its balance; or (2) charging a fee to close such an account. Requires a depository institution to close an account within 48 hours after receiving a request from the customer to do so. Permits an account holder to request that the account be closed in person, over the phone, or by other electronic or remote means, as may be prescribed by regulation. Sets forth financial institution procedures for closing large accounts and repaying balances, as well as notice and opportunity for accountholder repayment of overdrafts. Prohibits a depository institution from: (1) imposing fees or charges after receiving a request to close an account, or (2) reopening an account without express account holder request.
Who sponsors HR 3077?
HR 3077 is sponsored by Brad Miller (D).
What is the current status of HR 3077?
This bill died with 112th Congress. It reached “In Committee” and never advanced before the session ended, so it can no longer move — a new version would have to be reintroduced in the current session.
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