HJRES 59

Disapproving the rule submitted by the Bureau of Consumer Financial Protection relating to "Overdraft Lending: Very Large Financial Institutions".

Summary

This joint resolution nullifies the final rule issued by the Consumer Financial Protection Bureau titled Overdraft Lending: Very Large Financial Institutions and published on December 30, 2024. The rule revises provisions regarding charges for insufficient funds in a customer’s bank account (i.e., overdrafts) at very large financial institutions. Under the rule, these institutions must (1) cap overdraft charges at $5; (2) with justification, cap charges at a higher amount; or (3) handle overdrafts as credit and comply with applicable Truth in Lending Act disclosure requirements.

Bill status

Status
Reported
Sponsor
Rep. J. French Hill [R-AR-2]
Cosponsors
17
Policy area
Finance and Financial Sector
Introduced
2025-02-13
Latest action
2025-03-21: Placed on the Union Calendar, Calendar No. 16.

Committee referrals

Recent actions

  • 2025-03-21: Placed on the Union Calendar, Calendar No. 16.
  • 2025-03-21: Reported by the Committee on Financial Services. H. Rept. 119-26.
  • 2025-03-21: Reported by the Committee on Financial Services. H. Rept. 119-26.
  • 2025-03-05: Ordered to be Reported by the Yeas and Nays: 30 - 19.
  • 2025-03-05: Committee Consideration and Mark-up Session Held