Today, Congresswoman Doris O. Matsui (D – Sacramento) joined her
colleagues in the House of Representatives to pass H.R. 3639, the
Expedited CARD Reform for Consumers Act of 2009, of which she is a
co-sponsor. This sensible, consumer-oriented legislation works to
ensure that Americans are protected from harmful lending practices as
soon as possible. With passage, this legislation moves the effective
date for credit card protections Rep. Matsui supported earlier this
year from February 22, 2010 to immediately upon reciept of President Obama’s
signature.