Debt Collection Act of 1981

Summary

Debt Collection Act of 1981 - Amends the Privacy Act of 1974 to permit a Federal agency to disclose individual records to a consumer reporting agency. Authorizes a Federal agency attempting to collect a claim under the Federal Claims Collection Act of 1966 to notify a consumer reporting agency that a person is responsible for a claim if: (1) the agency has sent a written notice informing the person that a consumer reporting agency will be contacted, describing the information to be disclosed, and explaining the person's right to dispute the agency's claim; (2) the person has not agreed to repay the claim or filed for review of the claim; (3) the agency, upon request, has reviewed the claim; and (4) the agency has obtained assurances that the consumer reporting agency complies with Federal laws governing the provision of consumer credit information. Requires the agency to notify the consumer reporting agency promptly concerning any change in the status or amount of the claim. Directs Federal agencies to require any individual applying for credit or financial assistance, which may result in indebtedness to the Government, to furnish his or her social security numbers. Authorizes an agency (including the United States Postal Service) to deduct installment payments from the pay of an employee or member of the Armed Forces or Armed Forces Reserve to offset any debts owed the Government. Limits the amount deducted to 25 percent of the individual's disposable pay. Makes murder or manslaughter of a Federal debt collector a Federal offense. Amends the Internal Revenue Code to authorize the Secretary of the Treasury to disclose to a Federal agency: (1) information concerning the tax liability of a Federal loan applicant; and (2) the mailing address of a taxpayer for use by employees or agents of the agency in collecting or compromising a Federal claim. Increases the rate of interest on delinquent taxes to 100 percent (currently 90 percent) of the prime rate quoted by commercial banks to large businesses. Permits the annual (currently biennial) adjustment of such interest rate. Allows the Government to collect claims by administrative offset beyond the six year statute of limitations on actions brought by the Government for money damages. Directs each agency to charge a minimum annual rate of interest on outstanding debts and to assess a penalty charge and handling costs on delinquent claims, except where another statute, statutorily mandated regulation, loan agreement, or contract either prohibits or explicitly fixes interest or penalty charges. Declares that service of legal process brought for the collection of U.S. claims shall be accomplished in accordance with the Federal Rules of Civil Procedure or as directed by the court. Requires the Director of the Office of Management and Budget to: (1) direct each agency with outstanding debts to submit to the Director and the Department of the Treasury an annual report on the status of the agency's loans and accounts receivable; and (2) report to Congress annually on the management of agency debt collection activities.

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Timeline

1. 21 May 1981

   Introduced

   Read second time and referred to Senate Committee on Governmental Affairs.

   Source: IntroReferral

2. 21 May 1981

   Introduced

   Introduced in Senate

   Source: IntroReferral

3. 17 June 1981

   Committee

   Committee on Governmental Affairs. Hearings held.

   Source: Committee

4. 6 July 1981

   Committee

   Committee on Governmental Affairs received executive comment from GAO.

   Source: Committee

5. 9 July 1981

   Reported

   Committee on Governmental Affairs. Ordered to be reported with amendments favorably.

   Source: Committee

6. 10 July 1981

   Referred

   Ordered that if and when reported from the Committee on Government al Affairs, the bill willbe referred to the Committee on Finance for consideration of those provisions under its jurisdiction.

   Source: Floor

7. 17 July 1981

   Reported

   Committee on Governmental Affairs. Reported to Senate by Senator Roth for Senator Percy favorably with amendments. Without written report.

   Source: Committee

8. 17 July 1981

   Introduced

   Referred to Senate Committee on Finance for the consideration of matters within its jurisdiction, pursuant to the order of July 10, 1981.

   Source: IntroReferral

9. 17 July 1981

   Reported

   Committee on Governmental Affairs. Reported to Senate by Senator Roth for Senator Percy favorably with amendments. Without written report.

   Source: Committee

10. 20 July 1981

    Committee

    Subcommittee on Oversight of the IRS. Hearings held.

    Source: Committee

11. 21 July 1981

    Committee

    Committee on Finance requested executive comment from OMB; Treasury Department.

    Source: Committee

12. 15 September 1981

    Reported

    Committee on Finance. Ordered to be reported with amendments favorably.

    Source: Committee

13. 3 December 1981

    Calendars

    Placed on Senate Legislative Calendar under Regular Orders. Calendar No. 398.

    Source: Calendars

14. 3 December 1981

    Reported

    Committee on Finance. Reported to Senate by Senator Dole favorably with amendments. With written report No. 97-287.

    Source: Committee

15. 3 December 1981

    Reported

    Committee on Finance. Reported to Senate by Senator Dole favorably with amendments. With written report No. 97-287.

    Source: Committee

16. 3 May 1982

    Floor

    Committee on Governmental Affairs filed written report. Report No. 97-378.

    Source: Floor

17. 3 May 1982

    Committee

    Committee on Governmental Affairs filed written report. Report No. 97-378.

    Source: Committee

18. 2 December 1982

    Floor

    Indefinitely postponed by Senate by Unanimous Consent.

    Source: Floor

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• Reported to Senate amended, 2nd committee reporting

  summary · EN · 3 December 1981

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• Reported to Senate amended, 1st committee reporting

  summary · EN · 17 July 1981

  Open at official source

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