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- H.R.1521
H.R.1521: Debt Collection Practices Harmonization Act
About This Bill
- Introduced March 13, 2017
- Latest Major Action March 13, 2017
- See the three similar bills introduced in other congresses.
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- Introduced in House - March 13, 2017
Bill Summary
Debt Collection Practices Harmonization Act This bill amends the Fair Debt Collection Practices Act to: (1) cover debt owed to a state, and (2) specify that existing limits on civil damages awarded for abusive practices by a debt collector shall be adjusted for inflation. A court may award injunctive relief for violations of the Act. The Department of the Treasury may not contract with any debt collector or other private party to recoup...
(Source: Library of Congress)
Bill Actions
| Date | Description |
|---|---|
| March 13, 2017 |
Referred to the House Committee on Financial Services.
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| March 13, 2017 |
Introduced in the House by Gregory W. Meeks (D-N.Y.) |