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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 "Fair Credit Reporting; Permissible Purposes for Furnishing, Using, and Obtaining Consumer Reports".

Introduced
Apr 30, 2026
Cosponsors
0
Traction
0
Last Action
Apr 30, 2026

Bill Summary

Repeals a rule from the Bureau of Consumer Financial Protection that had withdrawn certain restrictions on how consumer reports can be used. This repeal would effectively reinstate those restrictions.

Sponsored By

Brittany Pettersen
Democrat · Colorado · House

Bill Journey

  1. Apr 30, 2026
  2. Apr 30, 2026You Are Here

    The committee will review the bill, debate amendments, and vote on whether to advance it to the full chamber.

  3. TBD

    The full chamber debates the bill, may amend it, and votes on whether to pass it.

  4. TBD

    If passed by the first chamber, the other chamber considers, may amend, and votes on the bill.

  5. TBD

    If passed by both chambers, the bill goes to the President to sign into law or veto.

Why It Matters

This bill affects consumers and companies that use consumer reports, such as credit reporting agencies and lenders, by potentially limiting how their personal data can be shared and used. It could also impact businesses that rely on consumer reports for decision-making, such as banks and creditors.

Impact Areas

Sample
Addresses Supply
Targets an underlying shortage driving costs.
Supports Families
Aimed at easing pressure on working households.
Long-term Impact
Effects compound across multiple budget cycles.
Expands Access
Lowers barriers for first-time participants.

Support & Opposition

Sponsor & cosponsor support by party
1backer
  • Democratic1
Cross-party cosponsors0 · 0%

Documents

1

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Bill Details

Bill TypeHouse Bill · Federal
Primary TopicMoney & Economy
CommitteeFinancial Services Committee
IntroducedApr 30, 2026
Last UpdatedApr 30, 2026
Latest ActionReferred to the House Committee on Financial Services.
Subjects
  • Economy
  • Retail

Summary and impact analysis written by Judy (KnowGov's enrichment AI). Bill metadata, status, sponsor, and any floor votes from Prism. Sections marked “Sample” are placeholders not yet connected to live data.