H.R. 3705, the "Veterans Fair Debt Notice Act of 2017"
To direct the Secretary of Veterans Affairs to require the use of certified mail and plain language in certain debt collection activities.
To direct the Secretary of Veterans Affairs to require the use of certified mail and plain language in certain debt collection activities.
To amend the Truth in Lending Act to create additional requirements for original and new creditors of mortgage loans in the case of a sale, transfer, or assignment of a mortgage loan, and for other purposes.
To establish student loan borrowers’ rights to basic consumer protections, reasonable and flexible repayment options, access to earned credentials, and effective loan cancellation in exchange for public service, and for other purposes.
To require Senate confirmation of Inspector General of the Bureau of Consumer Financial Protection, and for other purposes.
To amend the Truth in Lending Act to establish fair and transparent practices related to the marketing and provision of overdraft coverage programs at depository institutions, and for other purposes.
To amend title 11 of the United States Code to increase the amount of compensation paid to chapter 7 bankruptcy trustees for services rendered.
To require Fannie Mae and Freddie Mac to engage in credit risk transfer transactions, and for other purposes.
To amend the Employee Retirement Income Security Act of 1974 to adjust single-employer premiums, and for other purposes.
To amend the Truth in Lending Act to establish a national usury rate for consumer credit transactions.
Resolved, That upon adoption of this resolution it shall be in order to consider in the House the joint resolution (H.J. Res. 111) providing for congressional disapproval under chapter 8 of title 5, United States Code, of the rule submitted by Bureau of Consumer Financial Protection relating to “Arbitration Agreements”. All points of order against consideration of the joint resolution are waived. The joint resolution shall be considered as read. All points of order against provisions in the joint resolution are waived. The previous question shall be considered as ordered on the joint resolution and on any amendment thereto to final passage without intervening motion except: (1) one hour of debate equally divided and controlled by the chair and ranking minority member of the Committee on Financial Services; and (2) one motion to recommit.