A bill entitled: the "Debt Collection Act Amendments of 1985".
Debt Collection Act Amendments of 1985 - Authorizes the Attorney General to make contracts retaining private counsel to furnish collection services in the case of any claim of indebtedness owed the United States. Includes as collection services representation in negotiation, compromise, settlement, and litigation. Declares the following laws and regulations inapplicable to contracts entered into under this Act: (1) the Federal Property and Administrative Services Act of 1949; (2) the Contract Disputes Act of 1978; and (3) the Federal Acquisition Regulations.
Declares that the Attorney General's contracting decisions shall be unreviewable in any court or administrative body. Authorizes executive or legislative agencies, subject to the Attorney General's approval, to refer claims of indebtedness to a private counsel retained under this Act.
Sets forth provisions to be included in contracts made with private counsel.
Declares that a private counsel performing collection services shall be considered a debt collector for purposes of the Fair Debt Collection Practices Act.
Requires agencies to include activities conducted under this Act in annual reports on debt collection activities.
Committee on Governmental Affairs received executive comment from Justice Department.
Introduced in House
Introduced in House
Referred to House Committee on The Judiciary.
Referred to Subcommittee on Administrative Law and Governmental Relations.
Executive Comment Requested from Admin Conf of US.
Executive Comment Requested from Treasury.
Subcommittee Hearings Held.
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