Providing for consideration of the bill (H.R. 2547) to expand and enhance consumer, student, servicemember, and small business protections with respect to debt collection practices, and for other purposes; providing for consideration of the bill (H.R. 1065) to eliminate discrimination and promote womens health and economic security by ensuring reasonable workplace accommodations for workers whose ability to perform the functions of a job are limited by pregnancy, childbirth, or a related medical condition; and for other purposes.

3/8/2023, 8:26 PM

This resolution (1) sets forth the rule for consideration of H.R. 2547 (Comprehensive Debt Collection Improvement Act) and H.R. 1065 (Pregnant Workers Fairness Act), and (2) adopts H.Res. 379 (dismissing the election contest relating to the office of Representative from the 114th Congressional District of Illinois).

The resolution authorizes the Speaker of the House at any time through the legislative day of Friday, May 14, 2021, to suspend the rules on multiple measures that were the object of a motion to suspend the rules on the legislative day of May 11, 2021, or May 12, 2021.

Bill 117 H.Res. 380 is a resolution that provides for the consideration of two bills in the US Congress. The first bill, H.R. 2547, aims to expand and enhance consumer, student, servicemember, and small business protections in relation to debt collection practices. This bill seeks to provide additional safeguards for individuals and businesses facing debt collection activities.

The second bill, H.R. 1065, focuses on eliminating discrimination and promoting women's health and economic security by ensuring reasonable workplace accommodations for workers whose ability to perform job functions is limited by pregnancy, childbirth, or related medical conditions. This bill aims to protect the rights of pregnant workers and ensure they receive the necessary support and accommodations in the workplace.

Overall, Bill 117 H.Res. 380 addresses important issues related to debt collection practices and workplace accommodations for pregnant workers. It highlights the Congress's efforts to protect consumers, students, servicemembers, small businesses, and pregnant workers from discrimination and ensure their rights are upheld.
Congress
117

Number
HRES - 380

Introduced on
2021-05-11

# Amendments
0

Sponsors
+5

Variations and Revisions

5/12/2021

Status of Legislation

Bill Introduced
Introduced to House
Passed in House
Introduced to Senate
Senate to Vote

Purpose and Summary

This resolution (1) sets forth the rule for consideration of H.R. 2547 (Comprehensive Debt Collection Improvement Act) and H.R. 1065 (Pregnant Workers Fairness Act), and (2) adopts H.Res. 379 (dismissing the election contest relating to the office of Representative from the 114th Congressional District of Illinois).

The resolution authorizes the Speaker of the House at any time through the legislative day of Friday, May 14, 2021, to suspend the rules on multiple measures that were the object of a motion to suspend the rules on the legislative day of May 11, 2021, or May 12, 2021.

Bill 117 H.Res. 380 is a resolution that provides for the consideration of two bills in the US Congress. The first bill, H.R. 2547, aims to expand and enhance consumer, student, servicemember, and small business protections in relation to debt collection practices. This bill seeks to provide additional safeguards for individuals and businesses facing debt collection activities.

The second bill, H.R. 1065, focuses on eliminating discrimination and promoting women's health and economic security by ensuring reasonable workplace accommodations for workers whose ability to perform job functions is limited by pregnancy, childbirth, or related medical conditions. This bill aims to protect the rights of pregnant workers and ensure they receive the necessary support and accommodations in the workplace.

Overall, Bill 117 H.Res. 380 addresses important issues related to debt collection practices and workplace accommodations for pregnant workers. It highlights the Congress's efforts to protect consumers, students, servicemembers, small businesses, and pregnant workers from discrimination and ensure their rights are upheld.
Alternative Names
Official Title as IntroducedProviding for consideration of the bill (H.R. 2547) to expand and enhance consumer, student, servicemember, and small business protections with respect to debt collection practices, and for other purposes; providing for consideration of the bill (H.R. 1065) to eliminate discrimination and promote womens health and economic security by ensuring reasonable workplace accommodations for workers whose ability to perform the functions of a job are limited by pregnancy, childbirth, or a related medical condition; and for other purposes.

Policy Areas
Congress

Potential Impact
House of Representatives•
Legislative rules and procedure

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Latest Summary6/1/2021

This resolution (1) sets forth the rule for consideration of H.R. 2547 (Comprehensive Debt Collection Improvement Act) and H.R. 1065 (Pregnant Workers Fairness Act), and (2) adopts H.Res. 379 (dismissing the election contest relating to the offic...


Latest Action5/12/2021
Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.