Senate
May 13, 2014

A bill to amend the Fair Debt Collection Practices Act to preclude law firms and licensed attorneys from the definition of a debt collector when taking certain actions, and for other purposes.

Summary

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Fair Debt Collection Practices Technical Clarification Act of 2014 - Amends the Fair Debt Collection Practices Act to exclude from the definition of "debt collector" any law firm or licensed attorney: (1) serving, filing, or conveying formal legal pleadings, discovery requests, or other documents pursuant to the applicable rules of civil procedure; or (2) communicating in, or at...

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Introduced(5/13/14)
Committee
Passed House
Passed Senate
President
Law

Sponsor

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Mr. Toomey

(R) PA

Cosponsors (2)

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Read twice and referred to the Committee on Banking, Housing, and Urban Affairs.

May 13, 2014