House Bill 3601
115th Congress(2017-2018)
Protecting Consumers from Frivolous Claims Act of 2017
Introduced
Introduced in House on Jul 28, 2017
Origin Chamber
House
Type
Bill
Bill
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Bill Number
3601
Congress
115
Policy Area
Finance and Financial Sector
Finance and Financial Sector
Primary focus of measure is U.S. banking and financial institutions regulation; consumer credit; bankruptcy and debt collection; financial services and investments; insurance; securities; real estate transactions; currency. Measures concerning financial crimes may fall under Crime and Law Enforcement. Measures concerning business and corporate finance may fall under Commerce policy area. Measures concerning international banking may fall under Foreign Trade and International Finance policy area.
No House votes have been held for this bill.
Summary
Protecting Consumers from Frivolous Claims Act of 2017
This bill prohibits the Consumer Financial Protection Bureau (CFPB) from sharing with the public certain data regarding consumer complaints about financial products and services.
The bill also eliminates requirements for the CFPB to establish (1) a community-affairs unit; and (2) a unit to research and report on topics including consumer awareness of the costs, risks, and benefits of consumer financial products and services.
July 28, 2017
07/28/2017
Referred to the House Committee on Financial Services.
07/28/2017
Introduced in House
Public Record
Record Updated
Jan 11, 2023 1:37:12 PM