Finanse publiczne · 19/04/2010

Treasury Agencies Propose Rule to Limit Garnishment of Federal Benefit Payments

The Treasury Department, in collaboration with the Social Security Administration, Department of Veterans Affairs, Railroad Retirement Board, and Office of Personnel Management, is seeking public comment on a proposed rule that aims to restrict the garnishment of federal benefit payments, following recent technological advancements and debt collection practices that have led to an increase in frozen accounts.