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Congress·In Committee·S.J.Res. 157

Lending Discrimination: Protecting Fair Lending Rules

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 2012-04: Lending discrimination (April 18, 2012)".

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.

Passage Likelihood

30%Unlikely

This type of resolution usually requires a majority in both chambers and is often used as a political statement rather than a successful legislative path.

  • ·Single party sponsorship
  • ·Requires majority in both chambers
  • ·Likely to face a veto if it reaches the White House

Legislative Progress

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Key Points

  • This resolution would stop a recent decision by the Bureau of Consumer Financial Protection to cancel older rules meant to prevent lending discrimination.
  • The original 2012 rules were designed to make sure banks and other lenders do not treat people differently based on race, religion, or other protected characteristics when they apply for loans.
  • If this resolution passes, the government's attempt to get rid of those 2012 rules would be blocked, and the protections would stay in place.
  • This matters to everyday Americans because it affects how the government monitors banks to ensure everyone gets a fair chance at a loan or credit card without being treated unfairly.

Milestones

2 milestones2 actions
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.

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 "Bulletin 2012-04: Lending discrimination (April 18, 2012)".

Bill NumberSJRES 157
Congress119th Congress
ChamberSenate
Latest ActionRead twice and referred to the Committee on Banking, Housing, and Urban Affairs.

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