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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 "Small Business Lending Under the Equal Credit Opportunity Act (Regulation B)".

12/15/2023, 3:52 PM

Summary of Bill HJRES 50

Bill 118 hjres 50 is a piece of legislation that aims to disapprove of a rule submitted by the Bureau of Consumer Financial Protection regarding small business lending under the Equal Credit Opportunity Act (Regulation B). The bill falls under chapter 8 of title 5 of the United States Code, which allows Congress to review and potentially overturn regulations put forth by federal agencies.

The rule in question pertains to how small businesses are treated under the Equal Credit Opportunity Act, which prohibits discrimination in lending based on factors such as race, gender, and age. The Bureau of Consumer Financial Protection's rule aims to provide guidance on how lenders should comply with these anti-discrimination laws when extending credit to small businesses.

If Bill 118 hjres 50 is passed, Congress would officially disapprove of the Bureau of Consumer Financial Protection's rule, effectively nullifying it and preventing its implementation. This would have implications for how lenders are required to handle small business lending under the Equal Credit Opportunity Act. Overall, Bill 118 hjres 50 is a significant piece of legislation that addresses the intersection of small business lending and anti-discrimination laws, highlighting the ongoing debate over how best to regulate financial institutions in the United States.

Current Status of Bill HJRES 50

Bill HJRES 50 is currently in the status of Bill Introduced since April 3, 2023. Bill HJRES 50 was introduced during Congress 118 and was introduced to the House on April 3, 2023.  Bill HJRES 50's most recent activity was Referred to the House Committee on Financial Services. as of April 3, 2023

Bipartisan Support of Bill HJRES 50

Total Number of Sponsors
1
Democrat Sponsors
0
Republican Sponsors
1
Unaffiliated Sponsors
0
Total Number of Cosponsors
0
Democrat Cosponsors
0
Republican Cosponsors
0
Unaffiliated Cosponsors
0

Policy Area and Potential Impact of Bill HJRES 50

Primary Policy Focus

Finance and Financial Sector

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