H.R. 689 · 93rd Congress · 1973–1974
A bill to amend section 712 of title 18 of the United States Code, to prohibit persons attempting to collect their own debts from misusing names in order to convey the false impression that any agency of the Federal Government is involved in such collection, and for other purposes.
H.R. 689 in the 93rd Congress (1973–1974) became law — introduced on Jan 3, 1973, sponsored by Edward Koch. Congress held 1 roll call vote on it.
During the 93rd Congress (1973–1974), Richard Nixon was president, and Democrats held majorities in both the House and Senate.
- Status
- Became law
- Introduced
- Jan 3, 1973
- Policy area
- Law and crime
- Public law
- Public Law 93-147
Sponsor
Where it stands
- IntroducedJan 3, 1973
- Passed the HouseYes
- Passed the SenateYes
- Sent to the PresidentYes
- Became lawNov 3, 1973
Every roll call vote on this bill
Other Law and crime bills in the 93rd Congress
- S. 583: A bill to promote the separation of constitutional powers by securing to the Congress additional…
- H.R. 8152: A bill to amend title I of the Omnibus Crime Control and Safe Streets Act of 1968 to improve law…
- H.R. 11710: A bill to insure that the compensation and other emoluments attached to the Office of Attorney…
- H.R. 7352: A bill to amend section 4082(c) of title 18, United States Code, to extend the limits of…
- S. 1191: A bill to establish a National Center on Child Abuse and Neglect, to provide financial assistance…
- H.R. 8245: A bill to amend Reorganization Plan No. 2 of 1973.
- H.R. 9281: A bill to amend title 5, United States Code, with respect to the retirement of certain law…
- H.R. 7824: A bill to establish a Legal Services Corporation, and for other purposes.
- S. 821: A bill to improve the quality of juvenile justice in the United States and to provide a…
- S. 3052: A bill to amend the Act of October 13, 1972.
More
From the Congressional Bills Project (Adler and Wilkerson), covering 1947–2002.
Cite or embed this page
Capitol Receipts, “H.R. 689 (93rd Congress): A bill to amend section 712 of title 18 of…,” https://www.capitolreceipts.com/bill/93-hr-689/a-bill-to-amend-section-712-of-title-18 (accessed 2026-10-17).