SJ.Res. 159 · 119th Congress

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 the withdrawal of the rule relating to "Consumer Financial Protection Circular 2022-05: Debt Collection and Consumer Reporting Practices Involving Invalid Nursing Home Debts".

This is a congressional disapproval resolution that blocks a decision by the Bureau of Consumer Financial Protection (CFPB). Here's what's happening: Back in 2022, the CFPB issued guidance called "Circular 2022-05" that protected nursing home residents from unfair debt collection practices and improper reporting to…

Sponsor

Padilla, Alex (D-California)

Introduced

2026-04-13

Policy area

Finance and Financial Sector