A joint resolution providing for congressional disapproval under chapter 8 of title 5, United States Code, of the rule submitted by Bureau of Consumer Financial Protection relating to the withdrawal of the rule relating to "Debt Collection Practices (Regulation F); Deceptive and Unfair Collection of Medical Debt".

4/28/2026, 10:56 AM

Summary of Bill SJRES 141

This is Joint Resolution 141 in the 119th Congress. It provides for congressional disapproval of a rule submitted by the Bureau of Consumer Financial Protection regarding the withdrawal of the rule on "Debt Collection Practices (Regulation F); Deceptive and Unfair Collection of Medical Debt." Introduced on March 19, 2026, the resolution aims to address issues related to debt collection practices in the medical field.

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Current Status of Bill SJRES 141

Bill SJRES 141 is currently in the status of Bill Introduced since March 19, 2026. Bill SJRES 141 was introduced during Congress 119 and was introduced to the Senate on March 19, 2026. Bill SJRES 141's most recent activity was Placed on Senate Legislative Calendar under General Orders. Calendar No. 393. as of April 27, 2026

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Policy Area and Potential Impact of Bill SJRES 141

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Finance and Financial Sector

Alternate Title(s) of Bill SJRES 141

A joint resolution providing for congressional disapproval under chapter 8 of title 5, United States Code, of the rule submitted by Bureau of Consumer Financial Protection relating to the withdrawal of the rule relating to "Debt Collection Practices (Regulation F); Deceptive and Unfair Collection of Medical Debt".

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Zane Shannon

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8 days ago

I fully support this resolution disapproving the withdrawal of the rule on Debt Collection Practices. It is crucial to protect consumers from deceptive and unfair collection practices, especially when it comes to medical debt. This rule was put in place to ensure that individuals are not taken advantage of by debt collectors, and its removal would have negative consequences for many Americans. As someone who has personally dealt with medical debt in the past, I understand the importance of having regulations in place to prevent abusive collection practices. It is disappointing to see this rule being rolled back, but I am hopeful that this resolution will help maintain consumer protections in place.