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Debt Collection Protections and Workplace Support for Pregnant Workers

This resolution allows for the consideration of two important bills. One aims to enhance protections for consumers, students, servicemembers, and small businesses regarding debt collection practices. The second bill seeks to ensure reasonable workplace accommodations for employees affected by pregnancy or childbirth, promoting their health and economic security.
Key points
New rules for debt collection intended to protect citizens from unfair practices.
Ensuring necessary workplace accommodations for employees during or after pregnancy.
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VOTING RESULTS
2021-05-12
For 214
Against 210
Abstain 0
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Status:
Adopted
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Additional Information
Print number: 117_HRES_380
Sponsor: Rep. Perlmutter, Ed [D-CO-7]
Process start date: 2021-05-11
Voting date: 2021-05-12
Meeting no: 1
Voting no: 136
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OFFICIAL LEGAL TITLE

Providing for consideration of the bill (H.R. 2547) to expand and enhance consumer, student, servicemember, and small business protections with respect to debt collection practices, and for other purposes; providing for consideration of the bill (H.R. 1065) to eliminate discrimination and promote womens health and economic security by ensuring reasonable workplace accommodations for workers whose ability to perform the functions of a job are limited by pregnancy, childbirth, or a related medical condition; and for other purposes.

FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS

What is the official ID of this bill?

The official print number for this legislation is 117_HRES_380.

Which chamber initiated this legislation?

This legislation was initiated in the House of Representatives.

When did the legislative process begin?

The process officially started on 2021-05-11.

What are the main provisions?

Key points include:

  • New rules for debt collection intended to protect citizens from unfair practices.
  • Ensuring necessary workplace accommodations for employees during or after pregnancy.
What is the specific legal status?

The current status is Adopted.

Where can I read the full text of this legislation?

The full official text is available at: View full text

Where is the official voting record?

The official roll call vote is recorded at: voting record

Who is the primary sponsor?

The primary sponsor is Rep. Perlmutter, Ed [D-CO-7].

What is the latest detailed status?

The latest detailed status is: On agreeing to the resolution Agreed to by the Yeas and Nays: 214 - 210 (Roll no. 136). (text: CR H2226)

Is this summary verified?

Yes. This content was analyzed by AI and verified by the Lustra Judge System on 2025-12-27.

What is the impact of this bill?

We don't know, that is up to you to decide. Summarizing raw data with AI is fundamentally different from predicting socio-economic outcomes. As of 2026, we believe impact assessment strictly requires a human in the loop to verify and judge.

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Economy Labor Health