Congressional findings and declaration of purpose

15 U.S. Code § 1671. Congressional findings and declaration of purpose

(a) Disadvantages of garnishmentThe Congress finds:
(1)
The unrestricted garnishment of compensation due for personal services encourages the making of predatory extensions of credit. Such extensions of credit divert money into excessive credit payments and thereby hinder the production and flow of goods in interstate commerce.
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