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US HR6850

US HR6850
To protect stimulus checks from garnishment and fees and from being used as an offset by a credit union or depository institution, and for other purposes.


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Introduced
05/13/2020
In Committee
05/13/2020
Crossed Over
Passed
Dead
12/31/2020

Introduced Session

116th Congress

Bill Summary

A BILL To protect stimulus checks from garnishment and fees and from being used as an offset by a credit union or depository institution, and for other purposes. 1

AI Summary

This bill aims to protect stimulus checks from garnishment, fees, and being used as an offset by credit unions or depository institutions. It amends the CARES Act to prohibit the garnishment of stimulus payments, require the Treasury Department to use unique identifiers for electronic payments to allow financial institutions to identify them as protected, and prevent credit unions and depository institutions from offsetting or seizing these payments. The bill also defines key terms like "applicable payment," "garnishment order," and "COVID-19 stimulus payment" to clarify the scope and application of these protections.

Committee Categories

Budget and Finance

Sponsors (3)

Last Action

Referred to the Committee on Ways and Means, and in addition to the Committee on Financial Services, 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. (on 05/13/2020)

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