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Debt Collection & Settlement News
Jun 18
CRL's Ellen Harnick on KCBS Radio in San Francisco
May 08
What Happens If You Are Sued by a Debt Collector?
Feb 25
CFPB Turns Toward Debt Collectors and Away from Consumers
Sep 19
Comment Period for CFPB Debt Collection Rule Closes with Consumer, Civil Rights Leaders Urging Major Changes

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Information for Consumers
State of Lending in America
The report outlines predatory lending practices in various fields of consumer lending, and explains why protecting fair, affordable access to credit is vital for both consumers and the U.S. economy.

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Debt Collection & Settlement: The Impact

In 2010, the Federal Trade Commission banned debt settlement providers from collecting compensation until the provider actually settles a consumer’s debt.

Research & Policy

Policy & Legislation
April 9, 2020
Congress Should Pause Debt Collection and Protect Assets, Including Stimulus Checks During COVID-19 Crisis
Comment Letter
September 19, 2019
Debt Collection Rule Should Not Perpetuate Abusive Practices And Widen The Racial Wealth Gap
Comment Letter
September 19, 2019
Strengthen The Proposed Debt Collection Rule To Fulfill The CFPB’s Obligation To Faithfully Implement The Fair Debt Collection Practices Act (FDCPA)
Research
September 11, 2019
Poll: Strong Bipartisan Opposition Among Voters to Major Components of the Proposed New CFPB Debt Collection Rule
Research
March 20, 2019
The Case Against Illegal Debt Collection
Research
March 18, 2019
Debt By Default: Debt Collection Practices in Washington 2012–2016
Research
January 9, 2019
Low-Income Oregonians Report Heavy Debt Levels with Long-Term Consequences
Comment Letter
December 19, 2018
Letter to the CFPB Regarding Ongoing Rulemaking on Debt Collection
Research
April 12, 2018
Undue Burden: The Impact of Abusive Debt Collection Practices in Oregon
Testimony
January 9, 2018
Testimony on Legislative Proposals Before The House Financial Services Committee's Financial Institutions and Consumer Credit Subcommittee

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Kiran Sidhu
Policy Counsel
Lisa Stifler
Director of State Policy
Ellen Harnick
Executive Vice President & Western Office Director