Protecting Families from Government Shutdowns Act
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What it doesSummary introduced in house (Jan 28, 2019)
Protecting Families from Government Shutdowns Act
This bill makes it unlawful for an entity to do any of the following with respect to a person if the person is unable to meet an obligation because government service is unavailable during a lapse in appropriations: (1) debt collection; (2) collection of interest on loans accrued during the lapse; (3) eviction; (4) foreclosure; (5) acceleration or downgrading of credit; or (6) enforcement of any other obligation required by law or contract that relies on a government service that is unavailable during a lapse in appropriations.
Penalty provisions in a contract for services that is violated because of a lapse in appropriations and services shall be unenforceable.
The Federal Trade Commission and the states are given authority to enforce this bill.
What just happenedJan 29, 2019
Referred to the Subcommittee on Consumer Protection and Commerce.
Who’s behind it
- Introduced in HouseJan 28, 2019
- Jan 29, 2019Committee
Referred to the Subcommittee on Consumer Protection and Commerce.
Innovation, Data, and Commerce Subcommittee - Jan 28, 2019IntroReferralH11100
Referred to the House Committee on Energy and Commerce.
Energy and Commerce Committee - Jan 28, 2019IntroReferralIntro-H
Introduced in House
- Jan 28, 2019IntroReferral1000
Introduced in House