HR 5003
116th Congress
House
Finance and Financial Sector
Congressional oversight
Consumer credit
Criminal investigation, prosecution, interrogation
Debt collection
Government studies and investigations
Intelligence activities, surveillance, classified information
Military law
Military personnel and dependents
Military readiness
National Guard and reserves
Fair Debt Collection Practices for Servicemembers Act
Introduced: November 8, 2019
Introduced by:
Dean, Madeleine
Democratic
· Pennsylvania
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Everywhere this bill has been
14 steps
Introduced
In committee
Reported out
Passed House
Passed Senate
To President
Became law
Mar 3, 2020
Received in the Senate and Read twice and referred to the Committee on Banking, Housing, and Urban Affairs.
Mar 2, 2020
Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.
Mar 2, 2020
On motion to suspend the rules and pass the bill, as amended Agreed to by the Yeas and Nays: (2/3 required): 355 - 0 (Roll no. 79). (text: CR H1428)
Mar 2, 2020
Passed/agreed to in House: On motion to suspend the rules and pass the bill, as amended Agreed to by the Yeas and Nays: (2/3 required): 355 - 0 (Roll no. 79).
Mar 2, 2020
Considered as unfinished business. (consideration: CR H1433)
Mar 2, 2020
At the conclusion of debate, the Yeas and Nays were demanded and ordered. Pursuant to the provisions of clause 8, rule XX, the Chair announced that further proceedings on the motion would be postponed.
Mar 2, 2020
DEBATE - The House proceeded with forty minutes of debate on H.R. 5003.
Mar 2, 2020
Considered under suspension of the rules. (consideration: CR H1428-1429)
Mar 2, 2020
Mr. San Nicolas moved to suspend the rules and pass the bill, as amended.
Nov 14, 2019
Ordered to be Reported (Amended) by the Yeas and Nays: 54 - 0.
Nov 14, 2019
Committee Consideration and Mark-up Session Held.
Nov 13, 2019
Committee Consideration and Mark-up Session Held.
Nov 8, 2019
Referred to the House Committee on Financial Services.
Nov 8, 2019
Introduced in House
Votes taken on this bill
1
| Date | Chamber | What was voted on | Result | Yes–No | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Mar 2, 2020 | House · vote #79 | On Motion to Suspend the Rules and Pass, as Amended | Passed | 355–0 | See who voted → |
Plain-English summary
Fair Debt Collection Practices for Servicemembers Act
This bill prohibits a debt collector from representing to servicemembers that failure to cooperate with a debt collector will result in a reduction of rank, a revocation of security clearance, or military prosecution. The Government Accountability Office must report on the impact of this prohibition on the timely delivery of information to servicemembers, military readiness, and national security.
What's happening now
Received in the Senate and Read twice and referred to the Committee on Banking, Housing, and Urban Affairs.
Committees of jurisdiction
2
Cosponsors
1