Bill · H.J.Res. 168· House(119-HJRES-168)
Providing for congressional disapproval under chapter 8 of title 5, United States Code, of the rule submitted by the Bureau of Consumer Financial Protection relating to the withdrawal of the rule relating to "Bulletin 2022-01: Medical Debt Collection and Consumer Reporting Requirements in Connection with the No Surprises Act".
- Introduced
- 4/30/2026
- Last activity
- 4/30/2026 — Referred to the House Committee on Financial Services.
- Sponsored by
- Rashida Tlaib
- Cosponsors
- None
- Introduced
- In Committee
What this bill would do
This joint resolution aims to express congressional disapproval of a specific rule submitted by the Bureau of Consumer Financial Protection. The rule in question involves the withdrawal of a previous rule regarding "Bulletin 2022-01: Medical Debt Collection and Consumer Reporting Requirements in Connection with the No Surprises Act." If passed, this resolution would ensure that the Bureau's rule has no force or effect.
Yes· 3 of 7
Would households on low incomes be better off under this?+5
Medical debt often disproportionately affects marginalized communities, so maintaining these protections is beneficial.
Does this give people more protection from unfair business practices?+5
The resolution prevents the withdrawal of rules meant to regulate medical debt collection and consumer reporting.
Would people over 65 be better off under this?+3
Maintaining medical debt protections can benefit seniors who may face significant costs from healthcare services.
The opposite
No question was scored the opposite.
Who it would affect, and how
Potential Positive Impacts for People
- There are no specific positive impacts for people explicitly listed or described within the text of this resolution.
Potential Negative Impacts for People
- There are no specific negative impacts for people explicitly listed or described within the text of this resolution.
Groups and Interests Ranking
Every group the model scored this bill for, from -10 to +10. Hover a score for the reason it gave.
- Demographic And Interest Groups
- Good For Low Income Households+5Good For Middle Class Households+3Good For Seniors+3
- Economy And Finance
- Improves Consumer Protection+5
- Healthcare
- Improves Healthcare Access+3
- Governance And Ideology
- Increases Federal Power+2
- Social Issues And Justice
- Improves Poverty Reduction+2
- 4/30/2026
- Referred to the House Committee on Financial Services.
- Introduced in House
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