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Congress·In Committee·S.J.Res. 149

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); Consumer Protections for Home Sales Financed Under Contracts for Deed".

Sen. Schumer Introduces Resolution to Restore Protections for Home Buyers Using Land Contracts

This bill is currently in the early stages of the legislative process. It has been sent to the Senate Committee on Banking, Housing, and Urban Affairs for review. No further actions are scheduled at this time.

Legislative Progress

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Could go either way

As the Senate Majority Leader, Schumer has the power to bring this to a vote, but it may face opposition from those who prefer less regulation on private home sales.

Key Points

HousingEconomy Finance

Impact Analysis

Personal Impact

Sellers who finance home sales through contracts for deed, including some small-scale property investors and sellers, would face new compliance requirements under Truth in Lending rules. They would need to provide detailed cost disclosures and verify buyer ability to repay, adding costs and administrative burden to these transactions.

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Milestones

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Mar 26, 2026Senate

Read twice and referred to the Committee on Banking, Housing, and Urban Affairs.

Sent to a congressional committee for expert review. The committee decides whether this bill moves forward.

Mar 26, 2026

Introduced in Senate

The bill was officially filed and given a number. It now enters the legislative queue.

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Source Information

Document Type

Congressional Bill

Official Title

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); Consumer Protections for Home Sales Financed Under Contracts for Deed".

Bill NumberSJRES 149
Congress119th Congress
ChamberSenate
Latest ActionRead twice and referred to the Committee on Banking, Housing, and Urban Affairs.

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