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Federal Government Affairs

AFSA’s Federal Government Affairs Department formulates and actively advocates the financial service industry’s positions in legislative, regulatory and judicial settings. The department works with both Congress and regulatory agencies to achieve the industry’s goals.

AFSA remains at the forefront of the political debate on a number of issues that affect its member companies’ ability to offer affordable credit options to American consumers.

AFSA Testimony

Perspectives on CFPA testimony before House Financial Services Committee (September 30, 2009)

Reg Reform Testimony before House Financial Services Committee (July 15, 2009)

CFPA's Implactions for Consumers and FTC before House Subcommittee on Commerce, Trade and Consumer Protection (July 8, 2009)

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Federal Updates

AFSA’s Federal Government Affairs department regularly communicates the industry’s point of view with Members of Congress and their staff, regulators, and other key administration officials through in-person meetings and correspondence. Learn about the latest developments below.

Coalition to Preserve Arbitration HR1020 & HR1237 (PDF)
June 30, 2010
Keep FTC Expansion out of RAFSA 6.15.10 (PDF)
June 15, 2010
AFSA Statement on Dodd's Financial Reform Proposal (PDF) March 15, 2010

Federal Legislation

AFSA members can find the most up-to-date legislative information at the Library of Congress’ THOMAS Web site. The site includes a searchable list of bills, legislative activity, Congressional calendars, and committee information.

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AFSA Testimony

Federal Updates

Federal Legislation