Fair Debt Collections Practices Clarification Act of 2016

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Bill Number

HR 5796

Introduced

Jul 14, 2016

Latest Action

Referred to the Subcommittee on the Constitution and Civil Justice.

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Topics

Civil actions and liability Consumer credit Debt collection Finance and Financial Sector Legal fees and court costs

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Summary

Fair Debt Collections Practices Clarification Act of 2016

This bill amends the Fair Debt Collection Practices Act to permit the award of court costs and attorney fees to the defendant in an action to enforce liability for violating such Act only after finding that the action was brought in bad faith and for the purpose of harassment.

Actions

Aug 11, 2016

Referred to the Subcommittee on the Constitution and Civil Justice.
Jul 14, 2016

Referred to the Committee on Financial Services, and in addition to the Committee on the Judiciary, 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.
Jul 14, 2016

Introduced in House

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