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1969 Senate Hearings on Consumer Credit Insurance Reform

Original title: Consumer credit insurance act of 1969: hearings before the Subcommittee on Financial Institutions of the Committee on Banking and Currency, United States Senate, Ninety-first Congress, first session on S. 1754, a bill to protect consumers from abuses relative to excessive charges for life, health, and accident insurance pursuant to consumer credit transactions, June 26, 27, and 30, and July 1, 1969.

July 20, 2026

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The Frame

What this does

The hearings examine potential federal regulation of insurance premiums attached to consumer loans, which directly impacts the total cost of credit for borrowers and the revenue models for lenders and insurance providers.

Who is mentioned in the record

Potentially affected actors named in the source documents. Mention is not a position.

Consumers

Consumers are the intended beneficiaries of the proposed protections against excessive insurance charges on credit transactions.

Lenders and Insurance Providers

These entities are subject to potential new federal regulations regarding the pricing of insurance products sold with credit.

What changed

Last recorded activity July 20, 2026.

What's next

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Summary

This document records the Senate Subcommittee on Financial Institutions' hearings regarding S. 1754, a proposed bill intended to regulate the costs of life, health, and accident insurance sold alongside .

Key Facts

  • The hearings concern S. 1754, the Consumer Credit Insurance Act of 1969.
  • The bill aims to address concerns regarding excessive charges for life, health, and accident insurance sold in connection with consumer credit.
  • The hearings were conducted by the Subcommittee on Financial Institutions of the U.S. Senate Committee on Banking and Currency.
  • The hearings took place over four days: June 26, 27, 30, and July 1, 1969.
  • The scope of the bill covers insurance products bundled with consumer credit transactions.

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the purpose of S. 1754?
The bill is designed to protect consumers from being charged excessive fees for life, health, and accident insurance when they take out consumer loans.
Who held these hearings?
The hearings were held by the Subcommittee on Financial Institutions of the U.S. Senate Committee on Banking and Currency.

Why It Matters

The hearings examine potential federal regulation of insurance premiums attached to consumer loans, which directly impacts the total cost of credit for borrowers and the revenue models for lenders and insurance providers.

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Federal interest in credit insurance

The 1969 hearings indicate an early federal attempt to standardize and limit insurance costs associated with consumer lending.

S. 1754Subcommittee on Financial Institutions

Connected Entities

organizationCommittee on Banking and Currency“The parent committee overseeing the subcommittee.”Map →
organizationSubcommittee on Financial Institutions“The legislative body conducting the hearings.”Map →

Sources

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