John Reed (D-RI)

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 "Truth in Lending (Regulation Z); Use of Digital User Accounts to Access Buy Now, Pay Later Loans".

S.J.Res. 134 · Senate resolution Finance and Financial Sector

A Democratic resolution with no cosponsors

Last activity — Motion to proceed to consideration of measure rejected in Senate by Voice Vote. (consideration: CR S2272)

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Its path through Congress

  1. Introduced

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 "Truth in Lending (Regulation Z); Use of Digital User Accounts To Access Buy Now, Pay Later Loans." If passed, this resolution would ensure that the Bureau's rule has no force or effect. It was introduced by Mr. Reed in the Senate.

Yes

No question was scored yes.

The opposite

  • Scored -5

    Does this give people more protection from unfair business practices?

    By disapproving the withdrawal of the CFPB rule, this resolution removes protections regarding how digital user accounts are used to access buy now, pay later loans.

  • Scored -4

    Would households on low incomes be better off under this?

    The resolution weakens consumer protections for digital user accounts used for buy now, pay later loans, which disproportionately affects low-income consumers.

  • Scored -2

    Does this give the federal government more power?

    This resolution uses congressional authority to overturn a rule submitted by a federal agency's Bureau.