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Consumer Protection Relief Fund: COVID-19 Debt Assistance

This act establishes a Consumer Protection Relief Fund to assist individuals facing financial hardship due to the COVID-19 pandemic. The fund will help repay a portion of their loans, in exchange for creditors forgiving the remaining debt and removing negative credit reports. The goal is to facilitate access to credit for those most in need.
Key points
Assistance for low-income or unemployed individuals struggling with loan repayments due to COVID-19.
Creditors receive up to 95% of the outstanding loan amount but must forgive the remaining debt and remove negative credit entries.
Maximum assistance per individual is $9,500.
Creditors receiving aid must commit to issuing new loans to those in need.
The act aims to increase access to responsible lending for vulnerable populations.
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Additional Information
Print number: 117_HR_1151
Sponsor: Rep. Lynch, Stephen F. [D-MA-8]
Process start date: 2021-02-18