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A joint resolution 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 "Credit Card Penalty Fees (Regulation Z)".

4/19/2024, 6:11 AM

Summary of Bill SJRES 70

Bill 118 SJRes 70 is a joint resolution that aims to disapprove of a rule submitted by the Bureau of Consumer Financial Protection regarding Credit Card Penalty Fees under Regulation Z. The resolution falls under chapter 8 of title 5 of the United States Code, which allows Congress to review and potentially overturn regulations proposed by federal agencies.

The rule in question pertains to the fees that credit card companies can charge consumers for late payments or other violations of their credit card agreements. The Bureau of Consumer Financial Protection submitted this rule for approval, but Congress is now considering disapproving of it.

If Bill 118 SJRes 70 is passed, it would mean that Congress does not support the rule proposed by the Bureau of Consumer Financial Protection. This could have significant implications for how credit card companies are allowed to charge penalty fees to consumers in the future. Overall, this resolution is an important piece of legislation that highlights the role of Congress in overseeing and potentially overturning regulations that impact consumers and the financial industry.

Current Status of Bill SJRES 70

Bill SJRES 70 is currently in the status of Bill Introduced since April 8, 2024. Bill SJRES 70 was introduced during Congress 118 and was introduced to the Senate on April 8, 2024.  Bill SJRES 70's most recent activity was Read twice and referred to the Committee on Banking, Housing, and Urban Affairs. as of April 8, 2024

Bipartisan Support of Bill SJRES 70

Total Number of Sponsors
1
Democrat Sponsors
0
Republican Sponsors
1
Unaffiliated Sponsors
0
Total Number of Cosponsors
30
Democrat Cosponsors
0
Republican Cosponsors
30
Unaffiliated Cosponsors
0

Policy Area and Potential Impact of Bill SJRES 70

Primary Policy Focus

Finance and Financial Sector

Alternate Title(s) of Bill SJRES 70

A joint resolution 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 "Credit Card Penalty Fees (Regulation Z)".
A joint resolution 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 "Credit Card Penalty Fees (Regulation Z)".

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