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Congress·In Committee·S.J.Res. 169

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 "Consumer Financial Protection Circular 2022-06: Unanticipated Overdraft Fee Assessment Practices".

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This bill is currently in the early stages of the legislative process. It was recently introduced and 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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Unlikely to pass

This type of resolution usually faces a tough path because it requires a majority in both chambers and must be signed by the president, who likely supports the agency's current direction.

Key Points

Economy Finance

Impact Analysis

Personal Impact

Small business owners who use personal checking accounts or small business accounts subject to consumer protection rules could benefit from continued restrictions on unanticipated overdraft fees. These fees can add up quickly for businesses with high transaction volumes and tight cash flow.

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Milestones

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Apr 13, 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.

Apr 13, 2026

Introduced in Senate

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

Votes

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News

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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 "Consumer Financial Protection Circular 2022-06: Unanticipated Overdraft Fee Assessment Practices".

Bill NumberSJRES 169
Congress119th Congress
ChamberSenate
Latest ActionRead twice and referred to the Committee on Banking, Housing, and Urban Affairs.

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