Bennet Votes for Bill To Protect Colorado Families, Rein in Unfair and Abusive Credit Card Company Practices
Washington, DC - Michael Bennet, U.S. Senator for Colorado, gave the following statement today after voting in favor of legislation in the Senate that would rein in unfair and abusive credit card company practices. In April, Bennet cast the deciding vote in the Senate Banking Committee to send the legislation out of committee. Bennet spoke on the Senate floor last week to highlight stories of Coloradans affected by arbitrary credit card rate hikes, excessive fees and predatory practices, demonstrating a real need for the legislation. The bill passed the Senate 90 to 5.
"In my travels around the state, I have met many Coloradans who have
been hit by unfair credit card practices and fees - just when people
are worried about losing their jobs and paying for health care. This is
the worst time to tolerate such unfair practices by these companies.
"Having
sensible and predictable rules that guide our credit card companies is
just common sense. This legislation will also crack down on abusive
practices and work to protect student borrowers. Coloradans want and
should expect what's fair."
- Michael Bennet, U.S. Senator for Colorado