Account Recovery

JANUARY 18, 2022

A bill has been introduced in the House of Representatives that seeks to abolish the Consumer Financial Protection Bureau, accusing it of being an “overreaching government agency with no Congressional oversight.” … The post Bill Introduced in House to Abolish CFPB appeared first on AccountsRecovery.net. ” H.R.6409

Government 242

Government 242

Account Recovery

APRIL 20, 2021

The House Financial Services Committee will be marking up a series of bills today, including one that was introduced last week by Rep. Among … The post House Committee to Mark Up Collection Bills Today appeared first on AccountsRecovery.net. Maxine Waters [D-Calif.], The committee will be marking up H.R.

Collections 240

Collections Debt collector Financial services 240

Account Recovery

MAY 14, 2021

The House of Representatives yesterday passed H.R. Maxine … The post House Passes Debt Collection Reform Bill appeared first on AccountsRecovery.net. Maxine … The post House Passes Debt Collection Reform Bill appeared first on AccountsRecovery.net. The bill, which was officially sponsored by Rep.

Collections 245

Collections Foreclosure Loans 245

Account Recovery

OCTOBER 28, 2021

Separate bipartisan bills were introduced yesterday in both the House of Representatives and the Senate to amend the Servicemembers Civil Relief Act, which protects members of the Armed Forces and other branches of the government from certain financial situations, including judgments, garnishments, and other adverse collection-related actions.

Garnishment 242

Garnishment Judgment Government Collections 242

Account Recovery

APRIL 6, 2022

The White House is expected to announce as soon as today that it will once again extend the moratorium on student loan payments, this time pushing the deadline out another four months to August 31.

Student loans 242

Student loans Student Loans Loans Government 242

Account Recovery

JULY 14, 2022

A bill has been introduced in the House of Representatives that seeks to amend the Telephone Consumer Protection Act in order to expand the definition of “automated telephone dialing system” while also expanding the provisions of the law to include text messages as well as phone calls. A copy of the bill, H.R.8334,

245

245

Account Recovery

MARCH 4, 2024

A bipartisan bill has been introduced in the House of Representatives to amend the Fair Credit Reporting Act by restricting certain types of medical debt from appearing on the credit reports of Native Americans as a means of protecting them from wrongfully charged medical bills that are actually owed by the Indian Health Service.

130

130

Account Recovery

OCTOBER 20, 2023

Not content to rely and wait for the Supreme Court to issue its ruling on whether the funding structure of the Consumer Financial Protection Bureau is constitutional or not, companion bills were introduced in the House of Representatives and Senate yesterday that aim to put the Bureau under the Congressional appropriations process.

Financial services 147

Financial services 147

Account Recovery

MARCH 8, 2023

The post Previewing Thursday’s House Hearing on Reforming the CFPB appeared first on AccountsRecovery.net.

Financial Institution 130

Financial Institution Financial services 130

Account Recovery

DECEMBER 17, 2021

A bill has been introduced in the House of Representatives that would double the penalty for companies found to be manipulating the information on Caller ID as a means of combatting illegal robocalls. The bill, H.R. 6320, was introduced yesterday by Rep. Tom Rice [R-S.C.],

234

234

Account Recovery

JUNE 22, 2022

A bill has been introduced in the House of Representatives that, if enacted, would prohibit the federal government from cancelling or forgiving federal student loans because the government does not have the authority to do so and because it’s “unfair for taxpayers who paid student loans or did not attend college to pay for those … (..)

Student loans 246

Student loans Student Loans Loans Government 246

Account Recovery

OCTOBER 1, 2022

At a time when regulators are trying hard to remove items from the credit reports of individuals, a bill has been introduced in the House of Representatives that would allow payment information for utility bills, telecommunications, and public housing authorities to furnish information as a means of helping the 26 million individuals who do not … (..)

Consumer Credit 245

Consumer Credit 245

Account Recovery

APRIL 28, 2023

have introduced bills in the Senate and House of Representatives, respectively, to completely abolish the Bureau. A copy of the … The post Bills Introduced in House, Senate to Abolish CFPB first appeared on AccountsRecovery.net. The post Bills Introduced in House, Senate to Abolish CFPB appeared first on AccountsRecovery.net.

130

130

Account Recovery

MAY 10, 2021

The House of Representatives appears to be gearing up to vote on a number of bills, including a package of proposed legislation that would address how debts are collected across the country, and ACA International has started an effort to mobilize the industry encouraging members of Congress to vote no on the measure.

Collections 246

Collections Fair Debt Collection Foreclosure Loans 246

Account Recovery

MAY 5, 2022

In the House of Representatives, H.R. Bob Latta [R-Ohio], the ranking member of the House Energy & Commerce … The post Bill Introduced in House to Strengthen Efforts to Identify Sources of Illegal Robocalls appeared first on AccountsRecovery.net. 7598 was introduced by Rep.

246

246

Account Recovery

DECEMBER 4, 2023

A proposal from the Consumer Financial Protection Bureau to require small business lenders to share information about the race and demographic data took another body blow on Friday when the House of Representatives approved a resolution to repeal the rule.

Lender 130

Lender 130

Account Recovery

APRIL 23, 2021

The House of Representatives has passed a bill aimed at amending the Fair Debt Collection Practices Act to provide additional protections to servicemembers. It passed … The post House Passes FDCPA Amendment Bill to Protect Servicemembers appeared first on AccountsRecovery.net. The bill, H.R.

Fair Debt Collection 246

Fair Debt Collection Collections 246

Account Recovery

JULY 23, 2021

The House of Representatives this week passed a bill that aims to restore the Federal Trade Commission’s ability to seek monetary redress in court, after a Supreme Court ruling determined that Congress did not intend to give the regulator that power.

Trade 246

Trade 246

Account Recovery

DECEMBER 19, 2023

Turner introduced a bill in the House of Representatives that would require financial institutions give customers the option to receive paper statements and prohibit financial institutions from […] For those of you who still like getting paper statements in the mail, Rep. Last week, Rep.

Financial Institution 130

Financial Institution Banks 130

Account Recovery

NOVEMBER 10, 2022

A bipartisan bill has been introduced in the House of Representatives that would allow the Consumer Financial Protection Bureau to use money it receives from fines assessed in enforcement orders to fund financial education programs in schools, libraries, and non-profit organizations nationwide.

Education 245

Education 245

Account Recovery

JUNE 7, 2022

A bill has been introduced in the House of Representatives that would allow credit repair organizations to file direct disputes with furnishers on behalf of consumers, and require furnishers to respond directly to credit repair organizations with the results of a dispute investigation. Details about the bill – H.R.7919

246

246

Account Recovery

AUGUST 9, 2021

Orion Capital Solutions proudly participates in the Ronald McDonald House Charities 2021 Hybrid 5K Run again this year. Our team will continue our annual support of the Ronald McDonald House Charities of Western New York, Inc.

246

246

Account Recovery

APRIL 26, 2023

A bill has been introduced in the House of Representatives seeking to reform the Consumer Financial Protection Bureau on a number of different fronts, including turning the leadership of the regulator into a five-person commission. The post House Committee to Mark Up Omnibus CFPB Reform Bill appeared first on AccountsRecovery.net.

130

130

Account Recovery

SEPTEMBER 28, 2022

The … The post House Resolution Calls for Ban on Sale of Utility Debts, Restrictions on Credit Reporting appeared first on AccountsRecovery.net.

Collection Agencies 246

Collection Agencies Collections Agency Collections 246

Account Recovery

MARCH 1, 2022

A bill has been introduced in the House of Representatives that would prohibit evictions that were related to the COVID-19 pandemic from appearing on those individuals’ credit reports. 6882, the Keeping Evictions Off Credit Reports Act was introduced by Rep. Steve Cohen [D-Tenn.].

245

245

Account Recovery

APRIL 1, 2023

Still confident that the Supreme Court will rule in its favor on the plan to cancel up to $20,000 of student loan debt, the White House announced today that it was moving forward with the next phase of its plan to help overburdened consumers — by wiping out their medical debts.

Student loans 130

Student loans Student Loans Loans 130

Account Recovery

DECEMBER 18, 2023

A bill has been introduced in the House of Representatives that seeks to “clarify” the standards for what defines Unfair, Deceptive, or Abusive Acts or Practices (UDAAP) under the Consumer Financial Protection Act with respect to enforcement actions brought by the Consumer Financial Protection Bureau.

130

130

Account Recovery

JUNE 14, 2022

A bill has been introduced in the House of Representatives that would allow students to take over debts that were incurred on their behalf under the Parents PLUS loan program. A copy of H.R.7982, 7982, the Parent PLUS Loan Fairness and Responsibility Act, can be accessed by clicking here.

Loans 245

Loans Student loans Student Loans 245

Account Recovery

DECEMBER 14, 2023

A bill has been introduced in the House of Representatives by Rep. Suzanne Bonamici [D-Ore.] that seeks to restore the Consumer Financial Protection Bureau’s Office for Students and Young Consumers.

Education 147

Education Student loans Student Loans Loans 147

Enterprise Recovery

JUNE 3, 2022

If your business has established in-house ( first-party ) collections, accounts receivable and/or debt collection agency partners, it is still a good idea to ensure you're leveraging the best resources, technology, and vendor pricing available. Here's why and how to reassess your in-house collections and B2B collections agency partners.

Collection Agencies 204

Collection Agencies Collections Agency Collections 204

Account Recovery

MARCH 1, 2023

the chair of the House Financial Services Committee, was passed out of committee yesterday, and now moves to the full House of Representatives for its consideration. The bill seeks to amend the Gramm-Leach-Bliley Act … The post New Data Privacy Bill Passed by House Fin’l Services Committee first appeared on AccountsRecovery.net.

Financial services 130

Financial services 130

Account Recovery

OCTOBER 23, 2023

A pair of bills have been introduced — one in the House of Representatives and one in the Senate — that seek to amend the Fair Credit Reporting Act to prohibit the inclusion of medical debt items on a consumer’s credit report as a show of support for the Consumer Financial Protection Bureau’s efforts to […]

Healthcare 130

Healthcare Collections 130

Account Recovery

APRIL 5, 2023

Bills have been introduced in the House of Representatives and the Senate aimed at providing financial compensation to individuals who report wrongdoing to the Consumer Financial Protection Bureau about issues at companies in the financial services industry. 1124 was introduced last week by Sen. Catherine Cortez Masto [D-Nev.]

Financial services 130

Financial services 130

Account Recovery

JUNE 19, 2023

the architect of the TRACED Act in the House of Representatives and the Ranking Member of the House Energy and Commerce Committee, said […] The author of the TRACED Act is planning to introduce new legislation aimed at fixing the “loopholes” related to robocalls being made by automated telephone dialing systems.

130

130

Account Recovery

JUNE 14, 2023

After going before the Senate Banking Committee yesterday, Rohit Chopra, the director of the Consumer Financial Protection Bureau will testify before the House Financial Services Committee, in what is sure to be a raucous hearing that will focus more on scoring points and trying to get the best soundbite than on anything substantive, especially if (..)

Financial services 130

Financial services Banks 130

Account Recovery

MARCH 18, 2022

A bill that would ban forced arbitration clauses in employment, consumer, civil rights, and antitrust cases passed the House of Representatives yesterday and is now headed to the Senate for its consideration. This is … The post Bill Banning Arbitration Clauses Passes House appeared first on AccountsRecovery.net. The bill, H.R.

130

130

Account Recovery

AUGUST 5, 2021

A bipartisan companion bill to one introduced recently in the Senate has been introduced in the House of Representatives that seeks to stiffen the penalties for violating the Telephone Consumer Protection Act, including jail time for those found to have willfully or knowingly violated the statute, as well as doubling the penalty for those found … (..)

246

246