Search Results: keywords:"debt collection"

  • H. R. 8131 — To improve the oversight of inmate accounts, and for other purposes.
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    Status:Introduced in House
    Words:1,998

    H. R. 8131, titled the "Bureau of Prisons Inmate Trust Fund Accountability Act," is designed to enhance the oversight of inmate financial accounts. The bill mandates the centralization and digitization of these accounts by September 30, 2025, to prevent illegal financial activities. It also...

    Simple Explanation

    The bill wants to make sure that the money accounts of people in prison are watched closely, like how teachers keep an eye on kids in class. It plans to put all money dealings on computers so nothing bad can happen with the money, and special people will be assigned to figure out the best way to collect important payments like child support.

  • H. R. 7971 — To amend title 38, United States Code, to direct the Secretary of Veterans Affairs to provide timely equitable relief to an individual who suffers a loss based on an administrative error by the Secretary, and for other purposes.
    Status:Introduced in House
    Words:357

    H. R. 7971 aims to amend title 38 of the United States Code to ensure that the Secretary of Veterans Affairs provides timely relief to individuals affected by administrative errors. The bill requires that the Secretary must, within 120 days of identifying an error, provide...

    Simple Explanation

    H. R. 7971 is a bill that wants to make sure if the people in charge of helping veterans make a mistake, they fix it quickly and do not make veterans pay for something that wasn't their fault.

  • H. R. 7428 — To regulate the business of offering and providing earned wage access services to consumers, and for other purposes.
    Status:Reported in House
    Words:2,461

    H. R. 7428 aims to regulate companies that offer earned wage access services, which allow workers to access their earned wages before payday. The bill requires these companies to offer a no-cost option to consumers and provide clear disclosures about fees, voluntary payments,...

    Simple Explanation

    H.R. 7428 is a rule that tries to make it fair and safe when companies let people get their paychecks early. It makes sure there's a free way to use this service, clear explanations about any costs, and protects people from getting into trouble or being treated unfairly just because of who they are.