Ending Debt Collection Harassment Act of 2019

House Bill 5021 - Ending Debt Collection Harassment Act of 2019: Overview, Status, and Impact

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Explore the details of House Bill 5021 Ending Debt Collection Harassment Act of 2019 currently in Congress. Get insights into its purpose, current status, sponsors, and potential impact on Finance and Financial Sector. Stay informed on legislative developments.

11/1/2022, 5:02 AM

Congressional Summary of HR 5021

Ending Debt Collection Harassment Act of 2019

This bill prohibits a debt collector from sending electronic communications to a consumer without the consumer's consent. The Consumer Financial Protection Bureau (CFPB) may not issue rules that allow a debt collector to send unlimited electronic communications. Additionally, the CFPB must report on consumer complaints about electronic communications and enforcement actions taken against debt collectors.

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Current Status of Bill HR 5021

Bill HR 5021 is currently in the status of Bill Introduced since November 8, 2019. Bill HR 5021 was introduced during Congress 116 and was introduced to the House on November 8, 2019. Bill HR 5021's most recent activity was Placed on the Union Calendar, Calendar No. 337. as of March 19, 2020

Bipartisan Support of Bill HR 5021

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Policy Area and Potential Impact of Bill HR 5021

Primary Policy Focus

Finance and Financial Sector

Potential Impact Areas

- Administrative law and regulatory procedures

- Congressional oversight

- Consumer Financial Protection Bureau

- Consumer credit

- Debt collection

- Telephone and wireless communication

Alternate Title(s) of Bill HR 5021

Ending Debt Collection Harassment Act of 2019

To amend the Consumer Financial Protection Act of 2010 and the Fair Debt Collection Practices Act to improve consumer protections relating to debt collection practices, and for other purposes.

Ending Debt Collection Harassment Act of 2019