House Bill 3196
115th Congress(2017-2018)
Protecting Servicemembers from Debt Collectors Act
Introduced
Introduced in House on Jul 12, 2017
Origin Chamber
House
Type
Bill
Bill
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Bill Number
3196
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 House votes have been held for this bill.
Summary
Protecting Servicemembers from Debt Collectors Act
This bill requires the Department of Defense (DOD) to review and update DOD Directive 1344.09 (Indebtedness of Military Personnel) and any associated regulations to ensure that such regulations comply with federal consumer protection law with respect to the collection of debt.
July 12, 2017
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07/26/2017
Referred to the Subcommittee on Military Personnel.
07/12/2017
Referred to the House Committee on Armed Services.
07/12/2017
Introduced in House
Public Record
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