H.R. 819 · 116th Congress
Protecting Families from Government Shutdowns Act
- Stage
- In committee
- Sponsor
- Ted Lieu
- Introduced
- 2019-01-28
- Latest action
- 2019-01-29 · Referred to the Subcommittee on Consumer Protection and Commerce.
Summary
Protecting Families from Government Shutdowns Act
This bill makes it unlawful for an entity to do any of the following with respect to a person if the person is unable to meet an obligation because government service is unavailable during a lapse in appropriations: (1) debt collection; (2) collection of interest on loans accrued during the lapse; (3) eviction; (4) foreclosure; (5) acceleration or downgrading of credit; or (6) enforcement of any other obligation required by law or contract that relies on a government service that is unavailable during a lapse in appropriations.
Penalty provisions in a contract for services that is violated because of a lapse in appropriations and services shall be unenforceable.
The Federal Trade Commission and the states are given authority to enforce this bill.