H.R.306

ESCRA Act Ending Scam Credit Repair Act

Introduced·1/9/25

The Ending Scam Credit Repair Act aims to enhance consumer protections against deceptive practices in the credit repair industry.

The Ending Scam Credit Repair Act amends the Credit Repair Organizations Act to introduce stricter regulations on credit repair organizations. It mandates that organizations cannot charge consumers for services until they provide a consumer report six months after the service. The bill also requires organizations to disclose their status when submitting disputes and mandates that attorneys within the same firm cannot provide credit repair services. Additionally, it prohibits organizations from making false statements and requires them to respond to disputes within 15 business days.

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Financial Services Committee
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History

Jan 9, 2025

House

Introduced in House

Jan 9, 2025

House

Referred to the House Committee on Financial Services.