Bill · H.J.Res. 179· House(119-HJRES-179)
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 2022-04: Insufficient Data Protection or Security for Sensitive Consumer Information".
- Introduced
- 5/7/2026
- Last activity
- 5/7/2026 — Referred to the House Committee on Financial Services.
- Sponsored by
- Maxine Waters
- 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 rule in question concerns the withdrawal of a previous rule regarding "Consumer Financial Protection Circular 2022-04: Insufficient Data Protection or Security for Sensitive Consumer Information." If passed, this resolution would ensure that the Bureau's rule has no force or effect.
Yes· 3 of 6
Does this give people more protection from unfair business practices?+5
The resolution opposes the withdrawal of guidelines intended to protect sensitive consumer financial information.
Does this give people more control over their personal data?+5
By opposing the withdrawal of the circular, the resolution seeks to maintain standards for protecting sensitive consumer data.
Would households on low incomes be better off under this?+3
Maintaining data security guidelines provides an additional layer of protection for vulnerable consumer financial information.
The opposite
No question was scored the opposite.
Who it would affect, and how
Potential Positive Impacts for People
- Maintaining Data Protections: By disapproving the withdrawal, the resolution acts against the Bureau's move to withdraw the rule regarding "Insufficient Data Protection or Security for Sensitive Consumer Information." This could be seen as positive for those seeking to keep the original protections or guidelines in place. (H. J. RES. 179)
Potential Negative Impacts for People
- No negative impacts explicitly stated: The provided text does not contain information regarding potential negative consequences or burdens for individuals or groups. (H. J. RES. 179)
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+3Good For Urban Residents+2
- Economy And Finance
- Improves Consumer Protection+5
- Education And Technology
- Improves Data Privacy+5
- Governance And Ideology
- Improves Government Transparency+2
- 5/7/2026
- Referred to the House Committee on Financial Services.
- Introduced in House
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