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To provide for a temporary debt collection moratorium during the COVID-19 emergency period, and for other purposes.

USA116th CongressHR-6423| House 
| Updated: 3/31/2020
Al Lawson

Al Lawson

Democratic Representative

Florida

Cosponsors (3)
Carolyn B. Maloney (Democratic)Maxine Waters (Democratic)Ayanna Pressley (Democratic)

Financial Services Committee

  • Introduced
  • In Committee
  • On Floor
  • Passed Chamber
  • Enacted
This bill places restrictions on the collection of debt owed by a consumer, nonprofit organization, or small business during the COVID-19 (i.e., coronavirus disease 2019) emergency period and the following 120 days. Among other things, debt collectors may not during this period charge fees or apply a higher interest rate as a result of nonpayment, commence or continue litigation to collect a debt, enforce a security interest through a repossession or foreclosure, report past due debt to a credit reporting agency, seize assets, or terminate utility service. The bill also prohibits during this period a confession of judgment or similar agreement as a condition to a loan or extension of credit. (A confession of judgment is an agreement to a judgment of liability without notice and opportunity to be heard in court in the event of the default of a borrower.)
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Timeline
Mar 31, 2020
Introduced in House
Mar 31, 2020
Referred to the House Committee on Financial Services.
  • March 31, 2020
    Introduced in House


  • March 31, 2020
    Referred to the House Committee on Financial Services.

Finance and Financial Sector

Related Bills

  • 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
Cardiovascular and respiratory healthCivil actions and liabilityConsumer creditDebt collectionEmergency medical services and trauma careInfectious and parasitic diseasesInterest, dividends, interest ratesSmall businessSocial work, volunteer service, charitable organizations

To provide for a temporary debt collection moratorium during the COVID-19 emergency period, and for other purposes.

USA116th CongressHR-6423| House 
| Updated: 3/31/2020
This bill places restrictions on the collection of debt owed by a consumer, nonprofit organization, or small business during the COVID-19 (i.e., coronavirus disease 2019) emergency period and the following 120 days. Among other things, debt collectors may not during this period charge fees or apply a higher interest rate as a result of nonpayment, commence or continue litigation to collect a debt, enforce a security interest through a repossession or foreclosure, report past due debt to a credit reporting agency, seize assets, or terminate utility service. The bill also prohibits during this period a confession of judgment or similar agreement as a condition to a loan or extension of credit. (A confession of judgment is an agreement to a judgment of liability without notice and opportunity to be heard in court in the event of the default of a borrower.)
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Timeline
Mar 31, 2020
Introduced in House
Mar 31, 2020
Referred to the House Committee on Financial Services.
  • March 31, 2020
    Introduced in House


  • March 31, 2020
    Referred to the House Committee on Financial Services.
Al Lawson

Al Lawson

Democratic Representative

Florida

Cosponsors (3)
Carolyn B. Maloney (Democratic)Maxine Waters (Democratic)Ayanna Pressley (Democratic)

Financial Services Committee

Finance and Financial Sector

Related Bills

  • 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
Cardiovascular and respiratory healthCivil actions and liabilityConsumer creditDebt collectionEmergency medical services and trauma careInfectious and parasitic diseasesInterest, dividends, interest ratesSmall businessSocial work, volunteer service, charitable organizations