PlainBillCongress, translated.Legislation. Context. Public interest.ASSUMING FIRST SPONSORSHIP - Mr. Rose asked unanimous consent that he may hereafter be considered as the first sponsor of H.R. 4128, a bill originally introduced by Representative Payne, for the purpose of adding cosponsors and requesting reprintings pursuant to clause 7 of rule XII. Agreed to without objection.
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Version 00 · Introduced in House · Jun 14, 2023
Payment Choice Act of 2023
This bill requires retail businesses to accept cash as a form of payment for on-site sales of $500 or less, and it prohibits them from charging cash-paying customers a higher price compared to customers not paying with cash. Businesses covered by this bill are those engaged in the business of selling or offering goods or services at retail to the public that accept in-person payments at a physical location.
The bill provides for enforcement through preventative relief, damages, and civil penalties.
People & committees
Rep. Payne, Donald M. [D-NJ-10] · D–NJ
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ASSUMING FIRST SPONSORSHIP - Mr. Rose asked unanimous consent that he may hereafter be considered as the first sponsor of H.R. 4128, a bill originally introduced by Representative Payne, for the purpose of adding cosponsors and requesting reprintings pursuant to clause 7 of rule XII. Agreed to without objection.
Referred to the House Committee on Financial Services.
Introduced in House
Introduced in House
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