Bill · S.J.Res. 148· Senate(119-SJRES-148)
A joint resolution 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
- 3/26/2026
- Last activity
- 3/26/2026 — Read twice and referred to the Committee on Banking, Housing, and Urban Affairs.
- Sponsored by
- Patty Murray
- Cosponsors
- None
- Introduced
- In Committee
What this bill would do
This joint resolution aims to express congressional disapproval of a rule submitted by the Bureau of Consumer Financial Protection. The specific rule 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
No question was scored yes.
The opposite· 3 of 6
Does this give people more protection from unfair business practices?-5
The resolution disapproves a rule intended to regulate medical debt collection and consumer reporting, which reduces protections for consumers regarding medical debt.
Would households on low incomes be better off under this?-3
The resolution removes protections against medical debt collection and consumer reporting that are intended to safeguard low-income individuals.
Would middle-income households be better off under this?-2
The removal of medical debt reporting restrictions may increase the risk of financial instability for middle-income families facing medical expenses.
Who it would affect, and how
Potential Positive Impacts for People
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Potential Negative Impacts for People
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Groups and Interests Ranking
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- 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-5
- Social Issues And Justice
- Improves Poverty Reduction-2
- Healthcare
- Reduces Prescription Drug Costs-1
- 3/26/2026
- Read twice and referred to the Committee on Banking, Housing, and Urban Affairs.
- Introduced in Senate
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