United States 113th Congress Status: Died 1 D cosponsors

HR 4624 — Fair Debt Collections Practices Clarification Act of 2014

Last action — Referred to the Subcommittee on the Constitution and Civil Justice.

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  3. Died in session

This bill died with 113th Congress. It reached “In Committee” and never advanced before the session ended, so it can no longer move — a new version would have to be reintroduced in the current session.

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Summary

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.

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Action History

  1. Referred to the Subcommittee on the Constitution and Civil Justice.

  2. Referred to House Judiciary

  3. Referred to House Financial Services

  4. 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.

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1 sponsors · 0 co-sponsors · 546 not signed on

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Co-sponsors (0)

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Not signed on (546)

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Frequently asked questions

What does HR 4624 do?
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.
Who sponsors HR 4624?
HR 4624 is sponsored by Matthew Cartwright (D).
What is the current status of HR 4624?
This bill died with 113th Congress. It reached “In Committee” and never advanced before the session ended, so it can no longer move — a new version would have to be reintroduced in the current session.
Where can I track HR 4624?
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