The Making of the Equal Credit Opportunity Act of 1974
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The Making of the Equal Credit Opportunity Act of 1974
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As a result of congressional fellow Emily Card’s efforts, on October 28, 1974, Congress passed the Equal Credit Opportunity Act which made it illegal for banks to discriminate in lending based on sex or marital status. Hear more from Smithsonian curator Rachel Seidman, PhD, and Emily Card, to learn how the ECOA came to be and its impact on women’s lives in “We Do Declare: Women’s Voices on Independence.” https://s.si.edu/4ekBFhL #OnThisDay | Smithsonian American Women’s History Museum
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As a result of congressional fellow Emily Card’s efforts, on October 28, 1974, Congress passed the Equal Credit Opportunity Act which made it illegal for banks to discriminate in lending based on sex or marital status. Hear more from Smithsonian curator Rachel Seidman, PhD, and Emily Card, to learn how the ECOA came to be and its impact on women’s lives in “We Do Declare: Women’s Voices on Independence.” https://s.si.edu/4ekBFhL #OnThisDay | Smithsonian American Women’s History Museum
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Did you know that until the passing of the Equal Credit Opportunity Act in 1974, banks could require women to have a male cosigner for lines of credit? This year marks the 50th anniversary of ECOA and to celebrate this milestone, here at SoFi, we’re furthering 50 years of progress by giving away $500K to projects supporting women’s financial independence. Tell us about your project and how you want to inspire others and you could be awarded $10K. Head to SoFi.com/givehercredit to learn more, see
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