Bill · H.J.Res. 180· House(119-HJRES-180)
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 "Statement of Policy Regarding Prohibition on Abusive Acts or Practices".
- Introduced
- 5/11/2026
- Last activity
- 5/11/2026 — Referred to the House Committee on Financial Services.
- Sponsored by
- Sylvia Garcia
- Cosponsors
- None
- Introduced
- In Committee
What this bill would do
This joint resolution seeks to provide congressional disapproval of a rule submitted by the Bureau of Consumer Financial Protection. The rule in question involves the withdrawal of a previous rule titled "Statement of Policy Regarding Prohibition on Abusive Acts or Practices." If passed, the resolution dictates that the rule shall have no force or effect.
Yes· 3 of 9
Would households on low incomes be better off under this?+5
Maintaining prohibitions on abusive financial practices protects low-income individuals from exploitative financial products or services.
Would middle-income households be better off under this?+5
The resolution helps ensure that middle-income consumers remain protected against abusive and unfair financial practices.
Would Black Americans be better off under this?+5
Maintaining consumer protection policies can help mitigate predatory financial practices that often disproportionately affect minority communities.
The opposite
No question was scored the opposite.
Who it would affect, and how
Potential Positive Impacts for People
- Maintaining previous policy protections: By disapproving the withdrawal, this resolution would prevent the Bureau of Consumer Financial Protection from rescinding its previous "Statement of Policy Regarding Prohibition on Abusive Acts or Practices" (88 Fed. Reg. 21883 (April 12, 2023)). This ensures the prior rule remains in effect rather than being withdrawn.
Potential Negative Impacts for People
- No specific negative impacts are detailed in the text: The provided text focuses solely on the action of disapproving the rule withdrawal and does not list any resulting negative consequences or burdens.
Groups and Interests Ranking
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- Demographic And Interest Groups
- Good For African Americans+5Good For Asian Americans+5Good For Hispanic Americans+5Good For Low Income Households+5Good For Middle Class Households+5Good For Urban Residents+5Good For White Americans+5
- Economy And Finance
- Improves Consumer Protection+5
- Governance And Ideology
- Increases Federal Power+3
- 5/11/2026
- Referred to the House Committee on Financial Services.
- Introduced in House
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