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H.R.1849: Practice of Law Technical Clarification Act of 2017
About This Bill
- Introduced April 3, 2017
- Latest Major Action Sept. 7, 2017
Bill Sponsor
Bill Cosponsors
3 (1 Democrat, 2 Republicans)
Bill Version
- Introduced in House - April 3, 2017
Bill Summary
Practice of Law Technical Clarification Act of 2017 This bill amends the Fair Debt Collection Practices Act to exclude from the definition of "debt collector" any law firm or licensed attorney: (1) serving, filing, or conveying formal legal pleadings, discovery requests, or other documents pursuant to the applicable rules of civil procedure; or (2) communicating in connection with a legal action to collect a debt on behalf of a client in, or...
(Source: Library of Congress)
Bill Actions
Date | Description |
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Sept. 7, 2017 |
Hearings Held by the Subcommittee on Financial Institutions and Consumer Credit Prior to Referral.
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April 3, 2017 |
Referred to the House Committee on Financial Services.
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April 3, 2017 |
Introduced in the House by Dave Trott (R-Mich.) |