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Archived Actions
These actions are historical (archived). They can be viewed, but no longer taken.
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National Action
Help restore paper Social Security earnings statements
Date: Thu, December 19, 2019
The bipartisan Know Your Social Security Act (HR 5306 in the House and S 2989 in the Senate) would reinstate the mailing of the annual statements to all workers age 25 and older until they choose to establish an online my Social Security account.
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Give consumers a fighting chance to pay off their debts!
Date: Thu, December 05, 2019
The Veterans and Consumers Fair Credit Act (S. 2833 and H.R. 5050) would extend financial protections that currently apply only to active duty servicemembers to veterans, surviving family members and all other consumers.
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National Legislation
HR 5066: Tax Excessive CEO Pay Act of 2019
Sponsor: Barbara Lee (D-CA) on 2019-11-13
https://www.govtrack.us/congress/bills/116/hr5066
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National Legislation
S 2849: Tax Excessive CEO Pay Act of 2019
Sponsor: Bernard Sanders [I-VT] on 2019-11-13
https://www.govtrack.us/congress/bills/116/s2849
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National Legislation
S 2155: Stop Wall Street Looting Act
Sponsor: Elizabeth Warren [D-MA] on 2019-07-17
https://www.govtrack.us/congress/bills/116/s2155
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National Action
Tell Congress: It’s time for Wall Street to pay its fair share!
Date: Fri, November 01, 2019
Let’s urge lawmakers to pass a tiny tax on wealthy stock traders who buy and sell millions of shares in an instant, rake in the profits and pay no tax on those trades. If they paid just a fraction of 1% of traded dollars in taxes—around 10 cents on every $100—imagine how many critical programs could be funded for working families. If you agree, please join other Americans who say it’s time for Wall Street to pay its fair share of taxes.
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National Action
Crack down on unfair bank overdraft fees
Date: Mon, September 30, 2019
Overdraft fees currently cost consumers an egregious $15 billion per year, according to the Consumer Financial Protection Bureau. The Overdraft Protection Act of 2019 (HR 4254) aims to crack down on unfair bank overdraft fees.
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National Action
Stop debt collectors from harassing consumers! Act now!
Date: Wed, August 07, 2019
The Consumer Financial Protection Bureau (CFPB) is proposing a new rule governing debt collectors.
The proposed rule does more to protect abusive debt collectors than consumers. But you can remind the CFPB that they are the Consumer Bureau.
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National Legislation
S 1389: Loan Shark Prevention Act
Sponsor: Bernie Sanders [D-VT] on 2019-05-19
https://www.govtrack.us/congress/bills/116/s1389
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National Legislation
S 1826: DO NOT Call Act
Sponsor: Catherine Cortez Masto [D-NV] on 2019-06-13
https://www.govtrack.us/congress/bills/116/s1826