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H.R. 1849

Practice of Law Technical Clarification Act of 2017

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 at the direction of, a court of law or in the enforcement of a judgment.


Hearings Held by the Subcommittee on Financial Institutions and Consumer Credit Prior to Referral.

Rep. Trott, David A. [R-MI-11](R-MI)Sponsor
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  1. Committee

    Hearings Held by the Subcommittee on Financial Institutions and Consumer Credit Prior to Referral.

    Consumer Protection and Financial Institutions Subcommittee
  2. IntroReferralH11100

    Referred to the House Committee on Financial Services.

    Financial Services Committee
  3. IntroReferralIntro-H

    Introduced in House

  4. IntroReferral1000

    Introduced in House

Practice of Law Technical Clarification Act of 2017 — Informed