United States 116th Congress Status: Died 1 D cosponsors

HR 6795 — To prohibit confessions of judgment in connection with the extension of covered credit or creation of covered debt, and for other purposes.

Last action — Referred to the House Committee on Financial Services.

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  3. Died in session

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Summary

Prohibits a confession of judgment or similar agreement as a condition to a loan or extension of credit of $2 million or less during the COVID-19 (i.e., coronavirus disease 2019) emergency period and for 120 days following. (A confession of judgment is an agreement to a judgment of liability without notice and opportunity to be heard in court in the event of the default of a borrower.)

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Action History

  1. Referred to the House Committee on Financial Services.

  2. Introduced in House

Sponsors

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

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Not signed on (546)

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Subjects

Finance and financial sector Cardiovascular and respiratory health Civil actions and liability Consumer credit Credit and credit markets Debt collection Emergency medical services and trauma care Infectious and parasitic diseases
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Frequently asked questions

What does HR 6795 do?
Prohibits a confession of judgment or similar agreement as a condition to a loan or extension of credit of $2 million or less during the COVID-19 (i.e., coronavirus disease 2019) emergency period and for 120 days following. (A confession of judgment is an agreement to a judgment of liability without notice and opportunity to be heard in court in the event of the default of a borrower.)
Who sponsors HR 6795?
HR 6795 is sponsored by Nydia Velazquez (D).
What is the current status of HR 6795?
This bill died with 116th 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 6795?
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