Fair Access to Banking Act aims to ensure fair treatment and access to financial services by financial institutions.
The Fair Access to Banking Act seeks to ensure fair access to financial services and fair treatment of customers by financial service providers. It prohibits certain financial institutions from denying services based on subjective reasons. The act allows individuals to sue financial institutions for violations, with potential for treble damages and attorney's fees. It also restricts the use of taxpayer-funded discount window lending programs by institutions that deny fair access to financial services.
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