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H.R. 2628

Referred to Committee

Debt Collection Practices Harmonization Act

Introduced 4/16/2021•117th Congress•House

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Referred to the House Committee on Financial Services.

4/16/2021 • House

Summary

Debt Collection Practices Harmonization Act

This bill applies certain consumer protections regarding debt collection to debt owed to a state. It also specifies that existing limits on civil damages awarded for abusive practices by a debt collector must be adjusted for inflation.

A court may award injunctive relief for certain debt collection violations.

The Department of the Treasury may not contract with any debt collector or other private party to recoup overpayments of certain disaster assistance made to an individual or household by the Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA), except in cases of fraud or deceit.

Introduced in House • 4/16/2021

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Topics & Subjects

Civil actions and liabilityDebt collectionDisaster relief and insuranceInflation and pricesPublic contracts and procurement

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Rep. Meeks, Gregory W. [D-NY-5]

Democrat • NY-5

Sponsored 4/16/2021

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Bill Journey

Originated in the House

Introduced

April 16, 2021

Referred to the House Committee on Financial Services.

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Introduced in House4/16/2021

Details

Bill TypeHR
Current StatusReferred to Committee
Cosponsors0