H.J.Res. 73 · 115th Congress · 2017–2018
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 prepaid accounts under the Electronic Fund Transfer Act and the Truth in Lending Act.
H.J.Res. 73 in the 115th Congress (2017–2018) was introduced on Feb 14, 2017, sponsored by Roger Williams with 45 co-sponsors.
During the 115th Congress (2017–2018), Donald Trump was president, and Republicans held majorities in both the House and Senate.
- Status
- Introduced
- Introduced
- Feb 14, 2017
- Co-sponsors
- 45
- Policy area
- Finance and Financial Sector
What it does
This joint resolution nullifies the rule finalized by the Consumer Financial Protection Bureau on November 22, 2016, relating to prepaid accounts under the Electronic Fund Transfer Act and the Truth in Lending Act. The rule establishes various consumer protections with respect to prepaid accounts.
Summary by the nonpartisan Congressional Research Service.
Sponsor
Roger Williams (R-TX). Co-sponsors: 45 Republicans.
Where it stands
- IntroducedFeb 14, 2017
- Passed the House—
- Passed the Senate—
- Sent to the President—
- Became law—
Latest action: Referred to the House Committee on Financial Services. (Feb 14, 2017)
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