S 1467

Homebuyers Privacy Protection Act

Summary

Homebuyers Privacy Protection Act This bill limits the circumstances in which credit reporting agencies may provide consumer credit reports to third parties in connection with residential mortgage transactions.  Specifically, the bill prohibits a credit reporting agency from providing a consumer's credit report to a third party in connection with a residential mortgage transaction unless the transaction consists of a firm offer of credit or insurance and (1) the third party provides documentation certifying that it has the consumer's consent; or (2) the third party has originated a mortgage on behalf of the consumer, is a current mortgage loan servicer to the consumer, or has a current specified banking relationship with the consumer. These provisions take effect 180 days after the bill's enactment.

Bill status

Status
Passed Senate
Sponsor
Sen. Jack Reed [D-RI]
Cosponsors
45
Policy area
Finance and Financial Sector
Introduced
2025-04-10
Latest action
2025-06-17: Held at the desk.

Committee referrals

Recent actions

  • 2025-06-17: Held at the desk.
  • 2025-06-17: Received in the House.
  • 2025-06-12: Passed Senate without amendment by Unanimous Consent. (text: CR S3395-3396)
  • 2025-06-12: Passed/agreed to in Senate: Passed Senate without amendment by Unanimous Consent. (text: CR S3395-3396)
  • 2025-06-12: Senate Committee on Banking, Housing, and Urban Affairs discharged by Unanimous Consent. (consideration: CR S3395-3396)