Political Quotes

“I would like to inquire, through the Chair, if my colleague has any remaining speakers on his side. I have no further speakers and I am prepared to close. Mr. McHENRY. Mr. Chair, I yield myself such time as I may consume. I include in the Record three documents in opposition to this bill. The first is a letter to Chairwoman Waters and to me from the Consumer Data Industry Association expressing their opposition to this bill. Consumer Data Industry Association, Washington, DC, January 23, 2020. Hon. Maxine Waters, Chairwoman, Hon. Patrick McHenry, Ranking Member, Committee on Financial Services, House of Representatives, Washington, DC. Dear Chairwoman Waters and Ranking Member McHenry: On behalf of the Consumer Data Industry Association (CDIA), I want to share our opposition to H.R. 3621, the ``Comprehensive CREDIT Act of 2020.'' This approximately 200- page bill would impose new costs to consumers and the economy and negatively impact credit underwriting standards. We request that House Members vote no when the bill is considered. As the trade association representing companies who provide consumer reporting services, we and our members strive to ensure that consumer credit reports are accurate, the information within them is protected and consumers are empowered to correct inaccurate information in a timely and straightforward fashion.…”