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H.R. 4624

Fair Debt Collections Practices Clarification Act of 2014

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.

Referred to the Subcommittee on the Constitution and Civil Justice.

Rep. Cartwright, Matt [D-PA-17](D-PA)Sponsor
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  • Introduced in HouseMay 9, 2014
  1. Committee

    Referred to the Subcommittee on the Constitution and Civil Justice.

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    Referred to the Committee on Financial Services, and in addition to the Committee on the Judiciary, for a period to be subsequently determined by the Speaker, in each case for consideration of such provisions as fall within the jurisdiction of the committee concerned.

  3. IntroReferralH11100

    Referred to the Committee on Financial Services, and in addition to the Committee on the Judiciary, for a period to be subsequently determined by the Speaker, in each case for consideration of such provisions as fall within the jurisdiction of the committee concerned.

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    Introduced in House

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    Introduced in House

Fair Debt Collections Practices Clarification Act of 2014 — Informed