This bill became law
What it doesSummary public law (Nov 3, 1973)
Prohibits persons attempting to collect their own debts or aiding in the collection of private debts from misusing names, initials, emblems, or insignias in order to convey the false impression that any agency of the Federal Government is involved in such collection. Provides a penalty of a fine not to exceed $1,000 or imprisonment for not more than one year or both for violations of this Act.
What just happenedNov 3, 1973
Public law 93-147.
Who’s behind it
Prohibits persons attempting to collect their own debts or aiding in the collection of private debts from misusing names, initials, emblems, or insignias in order to convey the false impression that any agency of the Federal Government is involved in such collection. Provides a penalty of a fine not to exceed $1,000 or imprisonment for not more than one year or both for violations of this Act.
Prohibits persons attempting to collect their own debts from misusing names, initials, emblems, or insignias in order to convey the false impression that any agency of the Federal Government is involved in such collection. Provides a penalty of a fine not to exceed $1,000 or imprisonment for not more than one year or both for violations of this Act.