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H.R.1671: SCAM Debt Act
About This Bill
- Introduced March 9, 2021
- Latest Major Action March 9, 2021
- See the two similar bills introduced in other congresses.
Bill Sponsor
Bill Cosponsors
6 (All Democrats)
Bill Version
- Introduced in House - March 9, 2021
Bill Summary
Securing Consumers Against Misrepresented Debt Act of 2021 or the SCAM Debt Act This bill provides additional requirements for debt collectors when taking legal action to collect a debt. Among other requirements, debt collectors must provide advance notice to the consumer of the intent to take legal action, and provide in the initial pleading certain evidence regarding the debt and a sworn affidavit stating that the statute of limitations has...
(Source: Library of Congress)
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Bill Actions
Date | Description |
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March 9, 2021 |
Referred to the House Committee on Financial Services.
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March 9, 2021 |
Introduced in the House by Suzanne Bonamici (D-Ore.) |