HR-1657 : Still Just a Bill

Ending Debt Collection Harassment Act of 2021

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.

Action Timeline

Action DateTypeTextSource
2021-03-08IntroReferralReferred to the House Committee on Financial Services.House floor actions
2021-03-08IntroReferralIntroduced in HouseLibrary of Congress

Sponsor :

Rep. Pressley, Ayanna [D-MA-7]
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Policy Area :

Finance and Financial Sector
See Subjects
  • Administrative law and regulatory procedures
  • Congressional oversight
  • Consumer Financial Protection Bureau
  • Consumer credit
  • Debt collection
  • Telephone and wireless communication

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