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- H.R.837
H.R.837: Fair Debt Collection Practices Amendments of 1997
About This Bill
- This bill was introduced in the 105th Congress
- This bill is primarily about law
- Introduced Feb. 26, 1997
- Latest Major Action March 14, 1997
- See the one similar bills introduced in other congresses.
Bill Sponsor
Bill Summary
Fair Debt Collection Practices Amendments of 1997 - Amends the Fair Debt Collection Practices Act to require that the consumer notify the debt collector in writing of any dispute within 30 days of receiving a debt notice or the debt will automatically be considered valid. Allows the debt collector to: (1) demand payment of a debt, and attempt to collect it, within the 30 days after giving the consumer notice; and (2) obtain information...
(Source: Library of Congress)
Bill Actions
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Referred to the House Committee on Banking and Financial Services.
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Referred to the Subcommittee on Financial Institutions and Consumer Credit.
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| Feb. 26, 1997 |
Introduced in the House by Spencer Bachus (R-Ala.) |