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Small Business and Consumer Debt Collection Emergency Relief Act of 2020

USA116th CongressS-3565| Senate 
| Updated: 3/22/2020
Sherrod Brown

Sherrod Brown

Democratic Senator

Ohio

Cosponsors (5)
Elizabeth Warren (Democratic)Doug Jones (Democratic)Cory A. Booker (Democratic)Robert Menendez (Democratic)Jeff Merkley (Democratic)

Banking, Housing, and Urban Affairs Committee

  • Introduced
  • In Committee
  • On Floor
  • Passed Chamber
  • Enacted
Small Business and Consumer Debt Collection Emergency Relief Act of 2020 This bill places restrictions on the collection of consumer and small business debts during a major disaster or emergency, including 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.
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Timeline
Mar 22, 2020
Introduced in Senate
Mar 22, 2020
Read twice and referred to the Committee on Banking, Housing, and Urban Affairs.
  • March 22, 2020
    Introduced in Senate


  • March 22, 2020
    Read twice and referred to the Committee on Banking, Housing, and Urban Affairs.

Finance and Financial Sector

Related Bills

  • HR 116-6379: Workforce Emergency Response Act of 2020
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Small Business and Consumer Debt Collection Emergency Relief Act of 2020

USA116th CongressS-3565| Senate 
| Updated: 3/22/2020
Small Business and Consumer Debt Collection Emergency Relief Act of 2020 This bill places restrictions on the collection of consumer and small business debts during a major disaster or emergency, including 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.
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Timeline
Mar 22, 2020
Introduced in Senate
Mar 22, 2020
Read twice and referred to the Committee on Banking, Housing, and Urban Affairs.
  • March 22, 2020
    Introduced in Senate


  • March 22, 2020
    Read twice and referred to the Committee on Banking, Housing, and Urban Affairs.
Sherrod Brown

Sherrod Brown

Democratic Senator

Ohio

Cosponsors (5)
Elizabeth Warren (Democratic)Doug Jones (Democratic)Cory A. Booker (Democratic)Robert Menendez (Democratic)Jeff Merkley (Democratic)

Banking, Housing, and Urban Affairs Committee

Finance and Financial Sector

Related Bills

  • HR 116-6379: Workforce Emergency Response Act of 2020
  • Introduced
  • In Committee
  • On Floor
  • Passed Chamber
  • Enacted
BankruptcyCardiovascular and respiratory healthCivil actions and liabilityConstitution and constitutional amendmentsConsumer creditDebt collectionDisaster relief and insuranceEmergency medical services and trauma careInfectious and parasitic diseasesInterest, dividends, interest ratesPublic utilities and utility ratesSmall business