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Relief for Consumers During COVID–19 Act of 2020

USA116th CongressHR-6332| House 
| Updated: 3/23/2020
Joyce Beatty

Joyce Beatty

Democratic Representative

Ohio

Cosponsors (1)
Maxine Waters (Democratic)

Financial Services Committee

  • Introduced
  • In Committee
  • On Floor
  • Passed Chamber
  • Enacted
Relief for Consumers During COVID-19 Act of 2020 This bill places restrictions on the collection of consumer debts during the COVID-19 (i.e., coronavirus disease 2019) emergency period. Among other things, debt collectors may not during such a period enforce a security interest through a repossession or foreclosure, commence or continue litigation to collect a debt, terminate utility service, seize assets, commence or continue an eviction, or charge fees or apply a higher interest rate as a result of nonpayment. After such a period, debt collectors must provide certain repayment options including extending the repayment period for debts. Violations of these provisions are subject to civil enforcement. The Federal Reserve Board must establish a facility to compensate financial institutions for losses caused by the suspension of payments.
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Timeline
Mar 23, 2020
Introduced in House
Mar 23, 2020
Referred to the House Committee on Financial Services.
  • March 23, 2020
    Introduced in House


  • March 23, 2020
    Referred to the House Committee on Financial Services.

Finance and Financial Sector

Related Bills

  • HR 116-6361: Relief for Small Businesses and Nonprofits Act
  • HR 116-6379: Workforce Emergency Response Act of 2020
  • HR 116-6321: Financial Protections and Assistance for America’s Consumers, States, Businesses, and Vulnerable Populations Act
Alternative dispute resolution, mediation, arbitrationBank accounts, deposits, capitalCardiovascular and respiratory healthCivil actions and liabilityConsumer creditDebt collectionEmergency medical services and trauma careExecutive agency funding and structureFederal Reserve SystemForeign language and bilingual programsInfectious and parasitic diseasesInterest, dividends, interest ratesLandlord and tenantPostal servicePublic utilities and utility ratesTelephone and wireless communicationWages and earnings

Relief for Consumers During COVID–19 Act of 2020

USA116th CongressHR-6332| House 
| Updated: 3/23/2020
Relief for Consumers During COVID-19 Act of 2020 This bill places restrictions on the collection of consumer debts during the COVID-19 (i.e., coronavirus disease 2019) emergency period. Among other things, debt collectors may not during such a period enforce a security interest through a repossession or foreclosure, commence or continue litigation to collect a debt, terminate utility service, seize assets, commence or continue an eviction, or charge fees or apply a higher interest rate as a result of nonpayment. After such a period, debt collectors must provide certain repayment options including extending the repayment period for debts. Violations of these provisions are subject to civil enforcement. The Federal Reserve Board must establish a facility to compensate financial institutions for losses caused by the suspension of payments.
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Timeline
Mar 23, 2020
Introduced in House
Mar 23, 2020
Referred to the House Committee on Financial Services.
  • March 23, 2020
    Introduced in House


  • March 23, 2020
    Referred to the House Committee on Financial Services.
Joyce Beatty

Joyce Beatty

Democratic Representative

Ohio

Cosponsors (1)
Maxine Waters (Democratic)

Financial Services Committee

Finance and Financial Sector

Related Bills

  • HR 116-6361: Relief for Small Businesses and Nonprofits Act
  • HR 116-6379: Workforce Emergency Response Act of 2020
  • HR 116-6321: Financial Protections and Assistance for America’s Consumers, States, Businesses, and Vulnerable Populations Act
  • Introduced
  • In Committee
  • On Floor
  • Passed Chamber
  • Enacted
Alternative dispute resolution, mediation, arbitrationBank accounts, deposits, capitalCardiovascular and respiratory healthCivil actions and liabilityConsumer creditDebt collectionEmergency medical services and trauma careExecutive agency funding and structureFederal Reserve SystemForeign language and bilingual programsInfectious and parasitic diseasesInterest, dividends, interest ratesLandlord and tenantPostal servicePublic utilities and utility ratesTelephone and wireless communicationWages and earnings