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- H.R.4624
H.R.4624: Fair Debt Collections Practices Clarification Act of 2014
About This Bill
- This bill was introduced in the 113th Congress
- This bill is primarily about finance and financial sector
- Introduced May 9, 2014
- Latest Major Action July 21, 2014
- See the two similar bills introduced in other congresses.
Bill Sponsor
Bill Summary
Fair Debt Collections Practices Clarification Act of 2014 - Amends the Fair Debt Collection Practices Act to restrict the award of court costs and attorney fees to the defendant in an action to enforce liability for violating the Act solely upon a finding that the action was brought in bad faith and for the purpose of harassment.
(Source: Library of Congress)
Bill Actions
| Date | Description |
|---|---|
| July 21, 2014 |
Referred to the Subcommittee on the Constitution and Civil Justice.
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| May 9, 2014 |
Referred to House Judiciary
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| May 9, 2014 |
Referred to House Financial Services
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| May 9, 2014 |
Introduced in the House by Matt Cartwright (D-Pa.) |