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A bill to amend the Consumer Financial Protection Act of 2010 to subject the Bureau of Consumer Financial Protection to the regular appropriations process, and for other purposes.

6/19/2024, 10:56 AM

Summary of Bill S 4521

Bill 118 s 4521, also known as the Consumer Financial Protection Act of 2010, aims to make changes to the way the Bureau of Consumer Financial Protection (BCFP) is funded. Currently, the BCFP is funded through the Federal Reserve, which some argue limits congressional oversight and accountability.

This bill seeks to subject the BCFP to the regular appropriations process, meaning that Congress would have more control over the agency's budget and funding. This would allow for more transparency and accountability in how taxpayer dollars are being spent by the BCFP.

In addition to changing the funding structure of the BCFP, the bill also includes provisions for other purposes, although specific details on these purposes are not provided in the summary. Overall, Bill 118 s 4521 aims to increase congressional oversight and accountability of the BCFP by subjecting it to the regular appropriations process. This could potentially lead to more transparency in how the agency operates and how taxpayer dollars are being used.

Current Status of Bill S 4521

Bill S 4521 is currently in the status of Bill Introduced since June 12, 2024. Bill S 4521 was introduced during Congress 118 and was introduced to the Senate on June 12, 2024.  Bill S 4521's most recent activity was Read twice and referred to the Committee on Banking, Housing, and Urban Affairs. as of June 12, 2024

Bipartisan Support of Bill S 4521

Total Number of Sponsors
1
Democrat Sponsors
0
Republican Sponsors
1
Unaffiliated Sponsors
0
Total Number of Cosponsors
22
Democrat Cosponsors
0
Republican Cosponsors
22
Unaffiliated Cosponsors
0

Policy Area and Potential Impact of Bill S 4521

Primary Policy Focus

Alternate Title(s) of Bill S 4521

A bill to amend the Consumer Financial Protection Act of 2010 to subject the Bureau of Consumer Financial Protection to the regular appropriations process, and for other purposes.
A bill to amend the Consumer Financial Protection Act of 2010 to subject the Bureau of Consumer Financial Protection to the regular appropriations process, and for other purposes.

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