Debt Collection Practices Harmonization Act
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What it doesSummary introduced in house (Mar 13, 2017)
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 overpayments of disaster assistance made to an individual or household by the Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) under the Robert T. Stafford Disaster Relief and Emergency Assistance Act.
What just happenedMar 13, 2017
Referred to the House Committee on Financial Services.
Who’s behind it
- Introduced in HouseMar 13, 2017
- Mar 13, 2017IntroReferralH11100
Referred to the House Committee on Financial Services.
Financial Services Committee - Mar 13, 2017IntroReferralIntro-H
Introduced in House
- Mar 13, 2017IntroReferral1000
Introduced in House