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Congress·In Committee·H.J.Res. 165

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 "Fair Credit Reporting; Permissible Purposes for Furnishing, Using, and Obtaining Consumer Reports".

Credit Reporting: Blocking Changes to Consumer Privacy Rules

This bill is currently in the early stages of the legislative process after being introduced in the House. It has been sent to the House Committee on Financial Services for review. There are no further actions scheduled at this time.

Legislative Progress

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Unlikely to pass

These types of resolutions are often used as a protest and rarely get enough votes to pass both the House and Senate and then get signed.

Key Points

  • This resolution tries to stop the government from canceling an older set of credit reporting rules. It specifically targets a decision by the Bureau of Consumer Financial Protection to withdraw previous privacy protections.
  • If this passes, it would keep older rules in place that limit when companies can look at your credit report. This is meant to protect consumers from having their financial data shared too easily.
  • This matters because it affects your privacy. It helps decide who can see your financial past when you are trying to rent an apartment, get a credit card, or apply for a job.

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Milestones

2 milestones2 actions
Apr 30, 2026House

Referred to the House Committee on Financial Services.

Apr 30, 2026

Introduced in House

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Source Information

Document Type

Congressional Bill

Official Title

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 "Fair Credit Reporting; Permissible Purposes for Furnishing, Using, and Obtaining Consumer Reports".

Bill NumberHJRES 165
Congress119th Congress
ChamberHouse of Representatives
Latest ActionReferred to the House Committee on Financial Services.

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