AL SJR66

Urges Congress to protect consumers from government interference in free markets and oppose Congressional efforts to regulate credit card payment systems and consumer payment choices.

Opposes government or central bank control of the payments system, citing threats to personal privacy, innovation, and American economic leadership.

Calls for preventing surcharges on credit card transactions to protect consumer rights to choose payment methods and pay transparent prices.

Notes that more than 486 million credit cards are in use in the United States with over 196 million Americans holding at least one credit card.

Requests that official copies of the resolution be sent to all members of the Alabama Congressional Delegation and other members of Congress.