H.R. 10021, titled the "Financial Empowerment and Protection Act," requires certain companies to allow adults who live together to open joint accounts. These companies include utilities, telephone, internet, and housing services among others. The bill outlines specific...
Simple Explanation
The bill wants to make sure companies like phone and internet providers let adults who live together share an account if they both agree. If companies don't do this, they might have to pay money to the people who are unhappy.