Bill · H.J.Res. 169· House(119-HJRES-169)
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 "Consumer Financial Protection Circular 2024-05: Improper Overdraft Opt-In Practices".
- Introduced
- 4/30/2026
- Last activity
- 4/30/2026 — Referred to the House Committee on Financial Services.
- Sponsored by
- Nydia Velázquez
- Cosponsors
- None
- Introduced
- In Committee
What this bill would do
This joint resolution seeks to express congressional disapproval of a rule submitted by the Bureau of Consumer Financial Protection. The specific rule in question relates to the withdrawal of a rule concerning "Consumer Financial Protection Circular 2024-05: Improper Overdraft Opt-In Practices." If this resolution is passed, the rule regarding the withdrawal shall have no force or effect.
Yes
No question was scored yes.
The opposite· 3 of 5
Would households on low incomes be better off under this?-3
By opposing a rule related to overdraft practices, the resolution may leave low-income consumers more vulnerable to unexpected bank fees.
Does this give people more protection from unfair business practices?-3
The resolution disapproves a rule intended to address improper overdraft opt-in practices, which likely reduces protections against unfair banking fees.
Would middle-income households be better off under this?-2
The disapproval of overdraft-related consumer protections may result in higher banking costs for middle-income families.
Who it would affect, and how
Potential Positive Impacts for People
- Maintenance of existing consumer protections: By disapproving the withdrawal of the rule, Congress aims to prevent the removal of the guidance found in "Consumer Financial Protection Circular 2024-05: Improper Overdraft Opt-In Practices" (89 Fed. Reg. 80075 (October 2, 2024)).
Potential Negative Impacts for People
- No specific negative impacts are explicitly stated in the provided text: The document focuses on the disapproval of a withdrawal, but it does not list specific negative consequences resulting from this action.
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-3Good For Middle Class Households-2Good For Urban Residents-2
- Economy And Finance
- Improves Consumer Protection-3
- Governance And Ideology
- Increases Federal Power-1
- 4/30/2026
- Referred to the House Committee on Financial Services.
- Introduced in House
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