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Disapproving the rule submitted by the Bureau of Consumer Financial Protection relating to "Overdraft Lending: Very Large Financial Institutions".
4/7/2025, 12:51 PM
Summary of Bill HJRES 59
The rule in question seeks to regulate how these institutions provide overdraft protection to their customers, particularly focusing on ensuring that consumers are not unfairly burdened with excessive fees and charges. Supporters of the rule argue that it is necessary to protect consumers from predatory lending practices and to promote transparency in the financial industry.
However, opponents of the rule, including those in favor of Bill 119 hjres 59, argue that the rule would impose unnecessary regulations on financial institutions, potentially limiting their ability to offer overdraft protection to consumers. They believe that the rule could ultimately harm consumers by restricting their access to credit and increasing costs for financial institutions. As the bill continues to be debated in Congress, it remains to be seen whether it will ultimately be passed and the rule will be rejected. Supporters and opponents of the rule will likely continue to advocate for their respective positions as the legislative process unfolds.
Congressional Summary of HJRES 59
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.
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Current Status of Bill HJRES 59
Bipartisan Support of Bill HJRES 59
Total Number of Sponsors
8Democrat Sponsors
0Republican Sponsors
8Unaffiliated Sponsors
0Total Number of Cosponsors
47Democrat Cosponsors
0Republican Cosponsors
47Unaffiliated Cosponsors
0Policy Area and Potential Impact of Bill HJRES 59
Primary Policy Focus
Finance and Financial SectorAlternate Title(s) of Bill HJRES 59
Comments

Georgina Bynum
9 months ago
This bill good for us. People will benefit from it.

Charlee Howell
8 months ago
I'm so glad that they passed this bill disapproving the rule about overdraft lending by big banks. It's about time they start looking out for us regular folks instead of just the wealthy. This is going to help protect consumers like me from getting hit with unfair fees and charges. I feel like my financial well-being is finally being taken seriously.

Audrey Gilliam
9 months ago
I'm not really sure what this bill is all about, but it sounds like it could have some impact on my finances. I'm not too happy about that.





