The District of Columbia has enacted emergency legislation prohibiting certain debt collection activities during the period of the public health emergency and for 60 days after its conclusion (the “Covered Period”).1 Currently, the declaration of a public health emergency has been extended by the Mayor to May 15, 2020, making the prohibitions of the emergency legislation effective through July 14, 2020. Among other limitations, the Act prohibits creditors and debt collectors of consumer debt from filing new collection lawsuits and garnishments.2