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Dick Durbin: “Americans pay the highest swipe fees anywhere in the world. The Credit Card Competition Act would bring these down…”

On the recordAugust 6, 2026
Americans pay the highest swipe fees anywhere in the world. The Credit Card Competition Act would bring these down, leading to savings for businesses and lower prices for consumers.
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Dick Durbin
Democratic · Illinois

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Opening statement in Senate Judiciary Subcommittee hearing

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