H.R. 5664 - WAGE Act
- Sponsor:
- Elijah E. Cummings
- Summary:
- To amend the Consumer Credit Protection Act to strengthen debt collection exemptions to protect debtors and their families from poverty or bankruptcy, and for other purposes. (by CRS)
- Status:
- The bill has been referred to committee.
WAGE Act
H.R. 5664 — 114th Congress (2015–2016)
- Summary
- To amend the Consumer Credit Protection Act to strengthen debt collection exemptions to protect debtors and their families from poverty or bankruptcy, and for other purposes. (by CRS)
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- Title
- To amend the Consumer Credit Protection Act to strengthen debt collection exemptions to protect debtors and their families from poverty or bankruptcy, and for other purposes.
- Other Titles
- WAGE Act
- Wage and Garnishment Equity Act of 2016
- WAGE Act
- Sponsor
- Elijah E. Cummings
- Co-Sponsors
- Subjects
- Finance and financial sector
- Bank accounts, deposits, capital
- Civil actions and liability
- Consumer credit
- Debt collection
- Employment discrimination and employee rights
- Small business
- State and local government operations
- Wages and earnings
- Related Bills
- Major Actions
Introduced 7/07/2016 Referred to Committee - Bill History
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There have been no votes on this bill.
Action Date Description Introduced 7/07/2016 7/07/2016 Introduced in House 7/07/2016 Referred to the House Committee on Financial Services. Number Sponsor Date Offered Status
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