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- H.R.3948
H.R.3948: Debt Collection Practices Harmonization Act
About This Bill
- Introduced July 24, 2019
- Latest Major Action Dec. 16, 2020
- See the three similar bills introduced in other congresses.
Bill Sponsor
Bill Cosponsors
4 (All Democrats)
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Bill Summary
Debt Collection Practices Harmonization Act This bill applies certain consumer protections regarding debt collection to debt owed to a state. It also specifies that existing limits on civil damages awarded for abusive practices by a debt collector must be adjusted for inflation. A court may award injunctive relief for certain debt collection violations. The Department of the Treasury may not contract with any debt collector or other private...
(Source: Library of Congress)
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Bill Actions
| Date | Description |
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| Dec. 16, 2020 |
Placed on the Union Calendar, Calendar No. 542.
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| Dec. 16, 2020 |
Reported (Amended) by the Committee on Financial Services. H. Rept. 116-658.
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| Nov. 14, 2019 |
Ordered to be Reported (Amended) by the Yeas and Nays: 31 - 23.
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| Nov. 14, 2019 |
Committee Consideration and Mark-up Session Held.
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| Nov. 13, 2019 |
Committee Consideration and Mark-up Session Held.
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| July 24, 2019 |
Referred to the House Committee on Financial Services.
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| July 24, 2019 |
Introduced in the House by Gregory W. Meeks (D-N.Y.) |