Cory Booker (D-NJ)

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 "Equal Credit Opportunity (Regulation B); Revocations or Unfavorable Changes to the Terms of Existing Credit Arrangements".

S.J.Res. 154 · 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 S2270)

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Its path through Congress

  1. Introduced

What this bill would do

This joint resolution aims 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 regarding "Equal Credit Opportunity (Regulation B); Revocations or Unfavorable Changes to the Terms of Existing Credit Arrangements." If passed, the resolution would ensure that the Bureau's rule has no force or effect.

Yes· 3 of 9

  • Scored +5

    Does this give people more protection from unfair business practices?

    The resolution prevents the withdrawal of a rule designed to protect consumers from unfavorable changes to existing credit arrangements.

  • Scored +4

    Would households on low incomes be better off under this?

    Preserving the rule ensures consumers retain protections against unfavorable changes to their existing credit terms.

  • Scored +4

    Would middle-income households be better off under this?

    The bill preserves protections against unfavorable changes to existing credit arrangements for middle-income consumers.

The opposite

No question was scored the opposite.