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Introduced
07/19/2023
07/19/2023
In Committee
07/19/2023
07/19/2023
Crossed Over
Passed
Dead
01/03/2025
01/03/2025
Introduced Session
118th Congress
Bill Summary
A bill to provide enhanced protection against debt collector harassment of members of the Armed Forces.
AI Summary
This bill, the "Fair Debt Collection Practices for Servicemembers Act," aims to provide enhanced protection against debt collector harassment of members of the Armed Forces. Specifically, it prohibits debt collectors from threatening to have a covered servicemember (including active-duty personnel and recent veterans) reduced in rank, have their security clearance revoked, or be prosecuted under the Uniform Code of Military Justice. Additionally, the bill requires the Government Accountability Office to conduct a study on the impact of this Act on the timely delivery of information to covered servicemembers, military readiness, and national security.
Committee Categories
Housing and Urban Affairs
Sponsors (6)
Raphael Warnock (D)*,
Sherrod Brown (D),
Ted Budd (R),
John Cornyn (R),
Cynthia Lummis (R),
Thom Tillis (R),
Last Action
Read twice and referred to the Committee on Banking, Housing, and Urban Affairs. (on 07/19/2023)
Official Document
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| Document Type | Source Location |
|---|---|
| State Bill Page | https://www.congress.gov/bill/118th-congress/senate-bill/2396/all-info |
| BillText | https://www.congress.gov/118/bills/s2396/BILLS-118s2396is.pdf |
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