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Congress·Enacted·S.J.Res. 28

Congress Votes to Block Federal Oversight of Popular Digital Payment Apps

A joint resolution disapproving the rule submitted by the Bureau of Consumer Financial Protection relating to "Defining Larger Participants of a Market for General-Use Digital Consumer Payment Applications".

11 months ago·View on Congress.gov

Signed Into Law

This legislation has been enacted.

Legislative Progress

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House

219211

President
Law

Key Points

  • Congress is stopping a new rule from the Bureau of Consumer Financial Protection that would have allowed the government to monitor big digital payment apps. This includes popular services people use to send money to friends or pay for things with their phones.
  • The original rule aimed to treat these large tech companies more like traditional banks. It would have allowed federal inspectors to check if these companies were following consumer protection laws, keeping money safe, and protecting user data.
  • By passing this resolution, Congress is saying the rule cannot take effect. This means the government will not have the new powers to regularly audit or supervise the day-to-day operations of these specific payment apps.
  • This decision affects millions of Americans who use digital wallets. While some say the rule was needed to protect consumers, others believe it was too much government reach into the tech industry and could have made these services more expensive.
Economy FinanceTechnology Digital

Impact Analysis

Personal Impact

Scores: 1 = low, 5 = highSentiment: -5 to +5 (net benefit)

Milestones

8 milestones27 actions
May 9, 2025

Became Public Law No: 119-11.

May 9, 2025

Signed by President.

May 5, 2025House

Presented to President.

Apr 9, 2025House

Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.

Apr 9, 2025House

On passage Passed by the Yeas and Nays: 219 - 211 (Roll no. 95). (text: CR H1514)

Vote Results

3 votes
HousePassedPassageApr 9, 2025

On Passage

219
211
Democrat
0211 · 2
Republican
2190 · 1
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SenatePassedProceduralMar 4, 2025

On the Motion to Proceed

50
47
Democrat
044 · 1
Republican
501 · 2
Independent
02
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SenatePassedMar 5, 2025

On the Joint Resolution

51
47
Democrat
044 · 1
Republican
511 · 1
Independent
02
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Related Bills

3 bills
H.J.Res. 64Identical bill

Disapproving the rule submitted by the Bureau of Consumer Financial Protection relating to "Defining Larger Participants of a Market for General-Use Digital Consumer Payment Applications".

Feb 27Referred to the House Committee on Financial Services.

H.Res. 282Related bill

Providing for consideration of the joint resolution (S.J. Res. 18) disapproving the rule submitted by the Bureau of Consumer Financial Protection relating to "Overdraft Lending: Very Large Financial Institutions''; providing for consideration of the joint resolution (S.J. Res. 28) disapproving the rule submitted by the Bureau of Consumer Financial Protection relating to ''Defining Larger Participants of a Market for General-Use Digital Consumer Payment Applications''; providing for consideration of the bill (H.R. 1526) to amend title 28, United States Code, to limit the authority of district courts to provide injunctive relief, and for other purposes; providing for consideration of the bill (H.R. 22) to amend the National Voter Registration Act of 1993 to require proof of United States citizenship to register an individual to vote in elections for Federal office, and for other purposes; and for other purposes.

Apr 1Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.

H.Res. 294Related bill

Providing for consideration of the joint resolution (S.J. Res. 18) disapproving the rule submitted by the Bureau of Consumer Financial Protection relating to "Overdraft Lending: Very Large Financial Institutions"; providing for consideration of the joint resolution (S.J. Res. 28) disapproving the rule submitted by the Bureau of Consumer Financial Protection relating to "Defining Larger Participants of a Market for General-Use Digital Consumer Payment Applications"; providing for consideration of the bill (H.R. 1526) to amend title 28, United States Code, to limit the authority of district courts to provide injunctive relief, and for other purposes; providing for consideration of the bill (H.R. 22) to amend the National Voter Registration Act of 1993 to require proof of United States citizenship to register an individual to vote in elections for Federal office, and for other purposes; and for other purposes.

Apr 8Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.

Source Information

Document Type

Congressional Bill

Official Title

A joint resolution disapproving the rule submitted by the Bureau of Consumer Financial Protection relating to "Defining Larger Participants of a Market for General-Use Digital Consumer Payment Applications".

Bill NumberSJRES 28
Congress119th Congress
ChamberSenate
Latest ActionBecame Public Law No: 119-11.

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Cosponsors

(5)
R: 5

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