Fair Debt Collections Practices Clarification Act of 2014
Bill journey · stage 2 of 5
Under committee review
What it doesSummary introduced in house (May 9, 2014)
Fair Debt Collections Practices Clarification Act of 2014 - Amends the Fair Debt Collection Practices Act to restrict the award of court costs and attorney fees to the defendant in an action to enforce liability for violating the Act solely upon a finding that the action was brought in bad faith and for the purpose of harassment.
What just happenedJul 21, 2014
Referred to the Subcommittee on the Constitution and Civil Justice.
Who’s behind it
- Introduced in HouseMay 9, 2014
- Jul 21, 2014Committee
Referred to the Subcommittee on the Constitution and Civil Justice.
Constitution and Limited Government Subcommittee - May 9, 2014IntroReferralH11100
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.
Judiciary Committee - May 9, 2014IntroReferralH11100
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.
Financial Services Committee - May 9, 2014IntroReferralIntro-H
Introduced in House
- May 9, 2014IntroReferral1000
Introduced in House