19 USC 1631 - Use of private collection agencies

U.S Code last checked for updates: Oct 16, 2024

§ 1631.

Use of private collection agencies

(a)

In general

(b)

Contract requirements

Any contract entered into under subsection (a) shall provide that—

(1)

the Secretary retains the authority to resolve a dispute, compromise a claim, end collection action, and refer a matter to the Attorney General to bring a civil action; and

(2)

the person is subject to—

(A)

section 552a of title 5 to the extent provided in subsection (m) of such section; and

(B)

laws and regulations of the United States Government and State governments related to debt collection practices.

(c)

Payment of costs

(June 17, 1930, ch. 497, title IV, § 631, as added Pub. L. 103–182, title VI, § 671, Dec. 8, 1993, 107 Stat. 2217; amended Pub. L. 104–295, § 3(a)(9), Oct. 11, 1996, 110 Stat. 3516; Pub. L. 106–36, title I, § 1001(b)(5)(A), June 25, 1999, 113 Stat. 132.)

cite as: 19 USC 1631