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CFPB Dual Mandate and Economic Analysis Act

USA119th CongressHR-2183| House 
| Updated: 3/18/2025
Tom Emmer

Tom Emmer

Republican Representative

Minnesota

Financial Services Committee

  • Introduced
  • In Committee
  • On Floor
  • Passed Chamber
  • Enacted
This bill, known as the "CFPB Dual Mandate and Economic Analysis Act," significantly amends the Consumer Financial Protection Act of 2010. It modifies the Bureau's core purpose, removing the explicit goal of fostering "competitive" markets and instead directing the CFPB to implement and enforce laws to strengthen private sector participation in markets. This revised mandate aims to increase competition and enhance consumer choice by reducing government interference or subsidies. A key provision of the bill establishes an Office of Economic Analysis within the Bureau of Consumer Financial Protection. This office would be responsible for reviewing all proposed guidance, orders, rules, and regulations, assessing their impact on consumer choice, price, and access to credit products, and publishing these findings. Furthermore, it mandates periodic reviews of existing rules at 1, 2, 5, and 10-year intervals to measure their success against their original objectives. Before issuing new rules, the Director must consider these economic analyses, and if disagreeing, must provide a public explanation. The bill also requires the Director to identify specific problems and measurable metrics, including changes to consumer access and cost, for every proposed rulemaking.
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Bill from Previous Congress

HR 117-527
CFPB Dual Mandate and Economic Analysis Act

Bill from Previous Congress

HR 118-2489
CFPB Dual Mandate and Economic Analysis Act
Mar 18, 2025
Introduced in House
Mar 18, 2025
Referred to the House Committee on Financial Services.
  • Bill from Previous Congress

    HR 117-527
    CFPB Dual Mandate and Economic Analysis Act


  • Bill from Previous Congress

    HR 118-2489
    CFPB Dual Mandate and Economic Analysis Act


  • March 18, 2025
    Introduced in House


  • March 18, 2025
    Referred to the House Committee on Financial Services.

Finance and Financial Sector

CFPB Dual Mandate and Economic Analysis Act

USA119th CongressHR-2183| House 
| Updated: 3/18/2025
This bill, known as the "CFPB Dual Mandate and Economic Analysis Act," significantly amends the Consumer Financial Protection Act of 2010. It modifies the Bureau's core purpose, removing the explicit goal of fostering "competitive" markets and instead directing the CFPB to implement and enforce laws to strengthen private sector participation in markets. This revised mandate aims to increase competition and enhance consumer choice by reducing government interference or subsidies. A key provision of the bill establishes an Office of Economic Analysis within the Bureau of Consumer Financial Protection. This office would be responsible for reviewing all proposed guidance, orders, rules, and regulations, assessing their impact on consumer choice, price, and access to credit products, and publishing these findings. Furthermore, it mandates periodic reviews of existing rules at 1, 2, 5, and 10-year intervals to measure their success against their original objectives. Before issuing new rules, the Director must consider these economic analyses, and if disagreeing, must provide a public explanation. The bill also requires the Director to identify specific problems and measurable metrics, including changes to consumer access and cost, for every proposed rulemaking.
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Timeline

Bill from Previous Congress

HR 117-527
CFPB Dual Mandate and Economic Analysis Act

Bill from Previous Congress

HR 118-2489
CFPB Dual Mandate and Economic Analysis Act
Mar 18, 2025
Introduced in House
Mar 18, 2025
Referred to the House Committee on Financial Services.
  • Bill from Previous Congress

    HR 117-527
    CFPB Dual Mandate and Economic Analysis Act


  • Bill from Previous Congress

    HR 118-2489
    CFPB Dual Mandate and Economic Analysis Act


  • March 18, 2025
    Introduced in House


  • March 18, 2025
    Referred to the House Committee on Financial Services.
Tom Emmer

Tom Emmer

Republican Representative

Minnesota

Financial Services Committee

Finance and Financial Sector

  • Introduced
  • In Committee
  • On Floor
  • Passed Chamber
  • Enacted