This bill would cap payouts and lawyer fees in Fair Credit Reporting Act lawsuits. The biggest limits would apply when many consumers sue together as a class. Businesses would face lower and more predictable risk from these cases.
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FCRA Liability Harmonization Act is a House bill in committee. The latest recorded action: Ordered to be Reported (Amended) by the Yeas and Nays: 27 - 23.
Latest action on H.R. 5775: Ordered to be Reported (Amended) by the Yeas and Nays: 27 - 23.
Who this affects: This bill mainly affects consumers who sue over credit report problems, lawyers who bring those cases, and companies covered by the Fair Credit Reporting Act. Consumers in large group cases could receive less money. Lawyers could collect lower fees, which may affect whether they take these cases. Credit reporting agencies, lenders, and other covered businesses could face lower and more predictable costs when they are sued.
Why this matters: Credit report mistakes can affect loans, jobs, housing, and insurance, and this bill would change the money at stake when consumers sue. Lower caps could make lawsuits less costly for businesses. They could also mean less money for harmed consumers. The effect on company behavior, consumer claims, and court filings would depend on how courts apply the caps in real cases.
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Officially: FCRA Liability Harmonization Act
This bill would cap payouts and lawyer fees in Fair Credit Reporting Act lawsuits. The biggest limits would apply when many consumers sue together as a class. Businesses would face lower and more predictable risk from these cases.
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Where it stands
Sitting in Financial Services
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Where this bill is in the process
Introduced
Introduced in House
House Committee
Under House committee consideration
Latest: Referred to the Committee on Financial Services, and in addition to the Committee on the Judiciary, for a period to be subsequently determined by the Speaker, in each case for consideration of such provisions as fall within the jurisdiction of the committee concerned. (10/17/2025)
House Floor Vote
Voted on by House
Passed House
Approved by House
Senate Review
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Passed Both Chambers
Approved by both House and Senate
Signed into Law
Signed by the President
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