HR 689 · 93th Congress · Credit

A bill to amend section 712 of title 18 of the United States Code, to prohibit persons attempting to collect their own debts from misusing names in order to convey the false impression that any agency of the Federal Government is involved in such collection, and for other purposes.

Introduced 1973-01-03· Sponsored by Rep. Koch, Edward I. [D-NY-18]· House

Bill Progress

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Latest: Public law 93-147.(1973-11-03)

Recorded Votes

PassedHouse · 1973-06-19
Yea 399Nay 0
PassedHouse · 1973-06-19
Yea 399Nay 0

Plain Language Summary

[AI summary unavailable — showing source text] Prohibits persons attempting to collect their own debts from misusing names, initials, emblems, or insignias in order to convey the false impression that any agency of the Federal Government is involved in such collection. Provides a penalty of a fine not to exceed $1,000 or imprisonment for not more than one year or both for violations of this Act.…

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