Fair Student Loan Debt Collection Practices Act

House Bill 5287 - Fair Student Loan Debt Collection Practices Act: Overview, Status, and Impact

Hozzl · 2022-10-28T01:46:08Z

Explore the details of House Bill 5287 Fair Student Loan Debt Collection Practices Act currently in Congress. Get insights into its purpose, current status, sponsors, and potential impact on Finance and Financial Sector. Stay informed on legislative developments.

10/28/2022, 1:46 AM

Congressional Summary of HR 5287

Fair Student Loan Debt Collection Practices Act

This bill prohibits a debt collector from collecting on federal student loan debt owed by a borrower earning under a certain income. Specifically, a federal student loan debt collector may not attempt to collect if a borrower would qualify for a zero-dollar payment under an income-driven repayment plan. Additionally, a debt collector may not attempt to collect an amount greater than the payment the borrower would owe under such a plan.

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Current Status of Bill HR 5287

Bill HR 5287 is currently in the status of Bill Introduced since December 3, 2019. Bill HR 5287 was introduced during Congress 116 and was introduced to the House on December 3, 2019. Bill HR 5287's most recent activity was Referred to the Subcommittee on Antitrust, Commercial, and Administrative Law. as of December 19, 2019

Bipartisan Support of Bill HR 5287

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Policy Area and Potential Impact of Bill HR 5287

Primary Policy Focus

Finance and Financial Sector

Potential Impact Areas

- Debt collection

- Government lending and loan guarantees

- Student aid and college costs

Alternate Title(s) of Bill HR 5287

Fair Student Loan Debt Collection Practices Act

To amend the Fair Debt Collection Practices Act to prohibit debt collectors from collecting on certain Federal student loan debt when the borrower would not be required to make payments under an income-driven repayment plan, and for other purposes.

Fair Student Loan Debt Collection Practices Act