Practice of Law Technical Clarification Act of 2018

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Bill Number

HR 5082

Introduced

Feb 23, 2018

Latest Action

Placed on the Union Calendar, Calendar No. 690.

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Topics

Civil actions and liability Consumer credit Debt collection Finance and Financial Sector Judicial procedure and administration Lawyers and legal services

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Practice of Law Technical Clarification Act of 2018

This bill amends the Fair Debt Collection Practices Act to exclude from the definition of "debt collector" any law firm or licensed attorney engaged in litigation to collect a debt on behalf of a client, if such legal action complies with applicable rules of civil procedure.

Actions

Aug 7, 2018

Placed on the Union Calendar, Calendar No. 690.
Aug 7, 2018

Reported by the Committee on Financial Services. H. Rept. 115-892.
Mar 21, 2018

Ordered to be Reported by the Yeas and Nays: 35 - 25.
Mar 21, 2018

Committee Consideration and Mark-up Session Held.
Feb 23, 2018

Referred to the House Committee on Financial Services.
Feb 23, 2018

Introduced in House

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