SJRES 18 119th Congress Senate Signed into Law

A joint resolution disapproving the rule submitted by the Bureau of Consumer Financial Protection relating to "Overdraft Lending: Very Large Financial Institutions".

Latest action: Became Public Law No: 119-10. · May 9, 2025

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Legislative Summary

This joint resolution nullifies the final rule issued by the Consumer Financial Protection Bureau titled Overdraft Lending: Very Large Financial Institutions and published on December 30, 2024. The rule revises provisions regarding charges for insufficient funds in a customer’s bank account (i.e., overdrafts) at very large financial institutions. Under the rule, these institutions must (1) cap overdraft charges at $5; (2) with justification, cap charges at a higher amount; or (3) handle overdrafts as credit and comply with applicable Truth in Lending Act disclosure requirements.

Source: Congressional Research Service (CRS).

Sponsor
Sen. Scott, Tim [R-SC]
Independent · SC
Cosponsors (16)
Sen. RoundsSen. HagertySen. CrapoSen. TillisSen. CramerSen. BrittSen. MoranSen. RischSen. BoozmanSen. Wicker+6 more
Floor Vote
Voted Senate · Mar 1, 2025
52
Yea · 52%
47
Nay · 48%
1
Not Voting

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