Fetterman, Smith Introduce Bill to Help People Who Change Their Names Obtain Accurate Credit Scores
WASHINGTON, D.C. – U.S. Senators John Fetterman (D-PA) and Tina Smith (D-MN) today introduced the Name Accuracy in Credit Reporting Act, legislation to help consumers who have legally changed their names, such as survivors of domestic violence or transgender or nonbinary consumers, obtain accurate credit reports and scores. Representative Ayanna Pressley (D-MA) introduced companion legislation in the House in May. The Name Accuracy in Credit Reporting Act would amend the