Fair Debt Collection Practices Act (FDCPA)

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Library of Congress. Congressional Research Service. American Law Division

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Analyzes and summarizes provisions of P.L. 95-109, the Fair Debt Collection Practices Act (FDCPA), which prohibits debt collectors from threatening or harassing debtors, and restricts the extent of...

Analyzes and summarizes provisions of P.L. 95-109, the Fair Debt Collection Practices Act (FDCPA), which prohibits debt collectors from threatening or harassing debtors, and restricts the extent of their contacts with debtors. Examines Federal agency regulation, supervision, policy, and enforcement; and addresses issues and legislative proposals to amend FDCPA.

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