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Introduced
09/22/2023
09/22/2023
In Committee
09/22/2023
09/22/2023
Crossed Over
Passed
Dead
01/03/2025
01/03/2025
Introduced Session
118th Congress
Bill Summary
A BILL To amend the Fair Debt Collection Practices Act to provide enhanced protection against debt collector harassment of members of the Armed Forces, and for other purposes.
AI Summary
This bill, the Fair Debt Collection Practices for Servicemembers Act, aims to enhance protection against debt collector harassment of members of the Armed Forces. It amends the Fair Debt Collection Practices Act to prohibit debt collectors from threatening servicemembers with a reduction in rank, revocation of their security clearance, or prosecution under the Uniform Code of Military Justice when collecting debts. The bill also directs the Government Accountability Office (GAO) to conduct a study on the impact of this legislation, including on the timely delivery of information to servicemembers, military readiness, and national security related to the impact on servicemembers with security clearances who have uncollected debt.
Committee Categories
Business and Industry
Sponsors (2)
Last Action
Referred to the House Committee on Financial Services. (on 09/22/2023)
Official Document
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| Document Type | Source Location |
|---|---|
| State Bill Page | https://www.congress.gov/bill/118th-congress/house-bill/5674/all-info |
| BillText | https://www.congress.gov/118/bills/hr5674/BILLS-118hr5674ih.pdf |
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