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Senate Debates Controversial Credit Card Competition Act

1/27/2026

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The Senate Agriculture Committee is debating the Credit Card Competition Act (CCCA) within cryptocurrency legislation.
The National Taxpayers Union opposes the amendment, arguing it would impose government mandates on payment networks and raise fees.
Consumer and small business groups back the CCCA, saying it would lower swipe fees and increase competition.
The revised CCCA would let state attorneys general enforce regulations, prompting conservative concerns about litigation and uncertainty.

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The Senate Agriculture Committee is debating the Credit Card Competition Act (CCCA) within cryptocurrency legislation.
The National Taxpayers Union opposes the amendment, arguing it would impose government mandates on payment networks and raise fees.
Consumer and small business groups back the CCCA, saying it would lower swipe fees and increase competition.
The revised CCCA would let state attorneys general enforce regulations, prompting conservative concerns about litigation and uncertainty.