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Introduced
03/23/2021
03/23/2021
In Committee
03/23/2021
03/23/2021
Crossed Over
Passed
Dead
01/03/2023
01/03/2023
Introduced Session
117th Congress
Bill Summary
A BILL To amend the Fair Debt Collection Practices Act to prohibit debt collectors from collecting, or attempting to collect, on a debt of a consumer with respect to which the statute of limitations has expired, and for other purposes.
AI Summary
This bill, the Fair Debt Collection Improvement Act, amends the Fair Debt Collection Practices Act to prohibit debt collectors from collecting or attempting to collect on debts for which the statute of limitations has expired. In other words, this bill aims to prevent debt collectors from pursuing old, time-barred debts that consumers are no longer legally required to pay. The bill adds a new section to the existing law that explicitly prohibits this practice, providing additional protection for consumers.
Committee Categories
Business and Industry
Sponsors (3)
Last Action
Referred to the House Committee on Financial Services. (on 03/23/2021)
Official Document
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| Document Type | Source Location |
|---|---|
| State Bill Page | https://www.congress.gov/bill/117th-congress/house-bill/2135/all-info |
| BillText | https://www.congress.gov/117/bills/hr2135/BILLS-117hr2135ih.pdf |
| Bill | https://www.congress.gov/117/bills/hr2135/BILLS-117hr2135ih.pdf.pdf |
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