HJ.Res. 173 · 119th Congress

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 the withdrawal of the rule relating to "Consumer Financial Protection Circular 2023-02: Reopening Deposit Accounts That Consumers Previously Closed".

This is a congressional disapproval resolution that blocks a decision by the Consumer Financial Protection Bureau (CFPB). Here's what's happening: Back in 2023, the CFPB issued guidance telling banks they should reopen deposit accounts that customers had previously closed. In May 2025, the CFPB decided to withdraw t…

Sponsor

Meeks, Gregory W. (D-New York)

Introduced

2026-05-04

Policy area

Finance and Financial Sector