Fair Credit Reporting Reseller Accuracy Act

United States119th CongressHR-8141House of Representatives
Updated: Sep 1, 2026

Summary

This bill amends the Fair Credit Reporting Act (FCRA) to establish new requirements for entities that resell information contained in consumer reports. It mandates that before a reseller transmits any such information to an end user or another reseller, they must implement reasonable procedures to assure the maximum possible accuracy of the data concerning the individual. A significant provision of this amendment includes a limitation of liability , clarifying that a reseller will not be held liable under the FCRA if they accurately communicate information obtained from another consumer reporting agency. This measure seeks to improve the integrity and trustworthiness of consumer data circulated by resellers within the credit reporting system.

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  1. Committee Consideration and Mark-up Session Held

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  2. Ordered to be Reported (Amended) by Voice Vote.

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  3. Placed on the Union Calendar, Calendar No. 689.

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  4. Reported (Amended) by the Committee on Financial Services. H. Rept. 119-789.

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