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Rep. Stiles: Lower credit card rates by boosting competition, not by simple caps

January 12, 2026 | House Administration: House Committee, Standing Committees - House & Senate, Congressional Hearings Compilation, Legislative, Federal


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Rep. Stiles: Lower credit card rates by boosting competition, not by simple caps
When asked whether a 10% cap on credit card interest rates would be appropriate, Congressman Brian Stiles said lawmakers want to bring rates down for everyone but should be cautious about interventions that could distort markets. "I think we wanna bring rates down for everyone. I don't think we always wanna go in and manipulate the market," he said, adding that policymakers should examine what is driving high rates and consider ways to introduce more competition.

Stiles did not specify particular legislative language, enforcement mechanisms, or the trade-offs of a statutory rate cap in the segment. His remarks framed the issue as one of market structure and competition rather than an endorsement of a numeric cap.

The transcript records Stiles's general stance but does not identify specific bills, sponsors, or timelines related to a 10% cap.

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