Ore. Gov. Brown Issues Order to Protect Oregonians From Garnishment of CARES Act Recovery Rebate Payments
April 18, 2020
April 18, 2020
SALEM, Oregon, April 18 -- Gov. Kate Brown, D-Oregon, issued the following news release:
Governor Kate Brown issued Executive Order 20-18, preventing creditors or debt collectors from garnishing federal CARES Act recovery rebate payments. The order corrects an oversight in the federal legislation, ensuring that Oregonians can use the funds for their intended purpose: covering the costs of essential needs during the COVID-19 public health crisis.
"Many Oregonians, t . . .
Governor Kate Brown issued Executive Order 20-18, preventing creditors or debt collectors from garnishing federal CARES Act recovery rebate payments. The order corrects an oversight in the federal legislation, ensuring that Oregonians can use the funds for their intended purpose: covering the costs of essential needs during the COVID-19 public health crisis.
"Many Oregonians, t . . .