Senate Bill 1471
115th Congress(2017-2018)
Servicemember Debt Collection Reform Act
Introduced
Introduced in Senate on Jun 28, 2017
Origin Chamber
Senate
Type
Bill
Bill
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Bill Number
1471
Congress
115
Policy Area
Armed Forces and National Security
Armed Forces and National Security
Primary focus of measure is military operations and spending, facilities, procurement and weapons, personnel, intelligence; strategic materials; war and emergency powers; veterans’ issues. Measures concerning alliances and collective security, arms sales and military assistance, or arms control may fall under International Affairs policy area.
No Senate votes have been held for this bill.
Summary
Servicemember Debt Collection Reform Act
This bill directs the Department of Defense (DOD) to review and update DOD Directive 1344.09 and any associated regulations to ensure that such regulations governing debt collector interactions with unit commanders of members of the Armed Forces comply with federal consumer protection laws with respect to debt collection.
June 28, 2017
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06/28/2017
Read twice and referred to the Committee on Armed Services.
06/28/2017
Introduced in Senate
Public Record
Record Updated
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