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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 2024-03: Unlawful and Unenforceable Contract Terms and Conditions".

USA119th CongressSJRES-128| Senate 
| Updated: 4/27/2026
Catherine Cortez Masto

Catherine Cortez Masto

Democratic Senator

Nevada

Banking, Housing, and Urban Affairs Committee

  • Introduced
  • In Committee
  • On Floor
  • Passed Chamber
  • Enacted
This joint resolution, introduced under the Congressional Review Act, aims to nullify a specific action taken by the Bureau of Consumer Financial Protection (BCFP). It targets the BCFP's rule that withdrew "Consumer Financial Protection Circular 2024-03: Unlawful and Unenforceable Contract Terms and Conditions." By disapproving this withdrawal rule, Congress intends to prevent the BCFP from retracting its guidance on problematic contract clauses. If passed, the BCFP's withdrawal rule would have no legal effect, thereby ensuring that the original circular concerning unlawful and unenforceable contract terms remains applicable. This measure seeks to maintain consumer protections against unfair contract provisions by overriding the BCFP's decision to rescind its guidance.
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Timeline
Mar 17, 2026
Introduced in Senate
Mar 17, 2026
Read twice and referred to the Committee on Banking, Housing, and Urban Affairs.
Apr 27, 2026
Placed on Senate Legislative Calendar under General Orders. Calendar No. 384.
Apr 27, 2026
Senate Committee on Banking, Housing, and Urban Affairs discharged, by petition, pursuant to 5 U.S.C. 802(c).
  • March 17, 2026
    Introduced in Senate


  • March 17, 2026
    Read twice and referred to the Committee on Banking, Housing, and Urban Affairs.


  • April 27, 2026
    Placed on Senate Legislative Calendar under General Orders. Calendar No. 384.


  • April 27, 2026
    Senate Committee on Banking, Housing, and Urban Affairs discharged, by petition, pursuant to 5 U.S.C. 802(c).

Finance and Financial Sector

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 2024-03: Unlawful and Unenforceable Contract Terms and Conditions".

USA119th CongressSJRES-128| Senate 
| Updated: 4/27/2026
This joint resolution, introduced under the Congressional Review Act, aims to nullify a specific action taken by the Bureau of Consumer Financial Protection (BCFP). It targets the BCFP's rule that withdrew "Consumer Financial Protection Circular 2024-03: Unlawful and Unenforceable Contract Terms and Conditions." By disapproving this withdrawal rule, Congress intends to prevent the BCFP from retracting its guidance on problematic contract clauses. If passed, the BCFP's withdrawal rule would have no legal effect, thereby ensuring that the original circular concerning unlawful and unenforceable contract terms remains applicable. This measure seeks to maintain consumer protections against unfair contract provisions by overriding the BCFP's decision to rescind its guidance.
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Timeline
Mar 17, 2026
Introduced in Senate
Mar 17, 2026
Read twice and referred to the Committee on Banking, Housing, and Urban Affairs.
Apr 27, 2026
Placed on Senate Legislative Calendar under General Orders. Calendar No. 384.
Apr 27, 2026
Senate Committee on Banking, Housing, and Urban Affairs discharged, by petition, pursuant to 5 U.S.C. 802(c).
  • March 17, 2026
    Introduced in Senate


  • March 17, 2026
    Read twice and referred to the Committee on Banking, Housing, and Urban Affairs.


  • April 27, 2026
    Placed on Senate Legislative Calendar under General Orders. Calendar No. 384.


  • April 27, 2026
    Senate Committee on Banking, Housing, and Urban Affairs discharged, by petition, pursuant to 5 U.S.C. 802(c).
Catherine Cortez Masto

Catherine Cortez Masto

Democratic Senator

Nevada

Banking, Housing, and Urban Affairs Committee

Finance and Financial Sector

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