U.S. Congress - H.R.5387 Debt Settlement Consumer Protection Act of 2010
H.R.5387 - Debt Settlement Consumer Protection Act of 2010
To amend the Consumer Credit Protection Act to provide for regulation of debt settlement services, and for other purposes. view all titles (2)
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- Official: To amend the Consumer Credit Protection Act to provide for regulation of debt settlement services, and for other purposes. as introduced.
- Short: Debt Settlement Consumer Protection Act of 2010 as introduced.
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5/25/2010--Introduced.Debt Settlement Consumer Protection Act of 2010 - Amends the Consumer Credit Protection Act to prohibit debt settlement providers from providing a debt settlement service or receiving a fee from a consumer without a signed written contract meeting specified requiremenOfficial Summary
5/25/2010--Introduced.Debt Settlement Consumer Protection Act of 2010 - Amends the Consumer Credit Protection Act to prohibit debt settlement providers from providing a debt settlement service or receiving a fee from a consumer without a signed written contract meeting specified requirements. Prohibits debt settlement providers from engaging in certain acts or practices, including:(1) making loans or offering credit or soliciting or accepting any note, mortgage, or negotiable instrument other than a check signed by the consumer and dated no later than the date of signature;
(2) taking a confession of judgment or power of attorney to confess judgment against the consumer or appearing as the consumer or on the consumer's behalf in any judicial or non-judicial proceedings;
(3) taking any release or waiver of an obligation to be performed on the part of the debt settlement provider or any right of the consumer;
(4) receiving any third-party compensation for providing the consumer with a debt settlement service; or
(5) purchasing debts or engaging in debt collection. Permits debt settlement providers to charge enrollment and settlement fees, but no others. Requires a debt settlement provider who receives funds from a consumer to hold them for a consumer settlement account in a properly designated trust account in a federally insured depository institution not affiliated with the provider. Permits a consumer to cancel a contract with a debt settlement provider at any time, in accordance with specified requirements and procedures. Declares void and unenforceable:
(1) a consumer's waiver of any consumer protection or right provided under this Act; and
(2) any contract for a debt settlement service that does not comply with this Act. Prohibits a debt settlement provider from engaging in certain advertising, marketing, or other communication practices except in accordance with specified requirements. Authorizes the Federal Trade Commission (FTC) to prescribe rules governing advertising and marketing practices, record retention, and provision of accountings to consumers, as well as debt relief service rules. Subjects a debt settlement provider to civil liability (including punitive damages) for noncompliance with this Act. Empowers the FTC to enforce this Act. Authorizes a state to bring a civil action in federal court on behalf of its residents for noncompliance with this Act.
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NYC Still Pushing for Debt Settlement Consumer Protection Act
We are also pushing for strong federal legislation, the Debt Settlement Consumer Protection Act of 2010 (S.3264 / HR 5387), introduced by Senator Schumer and Representative Gutierrez. We've met with senior staff members of both ...
NYC Still Pushing for Debt Settlement Consumer Protection Act ...
We are also pushing for strong federal legislation, the Debt Settlement Consumer Protection Act of 2010 (S.3264 / H.R. 5387), introduced by Senator Schumer and Representative Gutierrez. We've met with senior staff members of both ...
Karen K. Harris: Debt Collectors Beware: New Illinois Law Bites
Therefore, more federal measures are necessary, including passage of the Debt Settlement Protection Act (HR 5387 and S. 3264). It is time for more action in Washington to save countless American consumers from suffering from consumer ...
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