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Disapproving the rule submitted by the Consumer Financial Protection Bureau relating to "Small Business Lending Under the Equal Credit Opportunity Act (Regulation B)".
12/15/2023, 3:52 PM
Summary of Bill HJRES 66
Bill 118 hjres 66, also known as the Disapproving the rule submitted by the Consumer Financial Protection Bureau relating to "Small Business Lending Under the Equal Credit Opportunity Act (Regulation B)", is a piece of legislation that aims to reject a rule proposed by the Consumer Financial Protection Bureau (CFPB) regarding small business lending under the Equal Credit Opportunity Act (ECOA).
The rule in question, known as Regulation B, was put forth by the CFPB to address concerns about discrimination in small business lending. The rule sought to collect data on small business lending to help identify and prevent discriminatory practices. However, opponents of the rule argue that it would impose unnecessary burdens on lenders and could potentially harm small businesses by limiting access to credit.
If passed, Bill 118 hjres 66 would disapprove of the CFPB's rule, effectively preventing it from being implemented. Supporters of the bill believe that rejecting the rule is necessary to protect small businesses from unnecessary regulations and ensure that they have access to the credit they need to thrive. Overall, the passage of Bill 118 hjres 66 would signal a rejection of the CFPB's proposed rule on small business lending under the ECOA, with the goal of promoting a more business-friendly environment for small businesses in the United States.
The rule in question, known as Regulation B, was put forth by the CFPB to address concerns about discrimination in small business lending. The rule sought to collect data on small business lending to help identify and prevent discriminatory practices. However, opponents of the rule argue that it would impose unnecessary burdens on lenders and could potentially harm small businesses by limiting access to credit.
If passed, Bill 118 hjres 66 would disapprove of the CFPB's rule, effectively preventing it from being implemented. Supporters of the bill believe that rejecting the rule is necessary to protect small businesses from unnecessary regulations and ensure that they have access to the credit they need to thrive. Overall, the passage of Bill 118 hjres 66 would signal a rejection of the CFPB's proposed rule on small business lending under the ECOA, with the goal of promoting a more business-friendly environment for small businesses in the United States.
Congressional Summary of HJRES 66
This joint resolution nullifies the final rule issued by the Consumer Financial Protection Bureau titled Small Business Lending under the Equal Credit Opportunity Act (Regulation B) and published on May 31, 2023. The rule requires financial institutions to collect and report to the bureau credit application data for small businesses. On July 31, 2023, the U.S. District Court for the Southern District of Texas ordered the bureau not to implement or enforce the rule until a related pending case is resolved.
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Current Status of Bill HJRES 66
Bill HJRES 66 is currently in the status of Bill Introduced since May 31, 2023. Bill HJRES 66 was introduced during Congress 118 and was introduced to the House on May 31, 2023. Bill HJRES 66's most recent activity was Placed on the Union Calendar, Calendar No. 224. as of November 28, 2023
Bipartisan Support of Bill HJRES 66
Total Number of Sponsors
1Democrat Sponsors
0Republican Sponsors
1Unaffiliated Sponsors
0Total Number of Cosponsors
78Democrat Cosponsors
0Republican Cosponsors
78Unaffiliated Cosponsors
0Policy Area and Potential Impact of Bill HJRES 66
Primary Policy Focus
Finance and Financial SectorAlternate Title(s) of Bill HJRES 66
Disapproving the rule submitted by the Consumer Financial Protection Bureau relating to "Small Business Lending Under the Equal Credit Opportunity Act (Regulation B)".
Disapproving the rule submitted by the Consumer Financial Protection Bureau relating to "Small Business Lending Under the Equal Credit Opportunity Act (Regulation B)".
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