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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 "Fair Credit Reporting Act; Preemption of State Laws".

USA119th CongressSJRES-144| Senate 
| Updated: 3/25/2026
Sheldon Whitehouse

Sheldon Whitehouse

Democratic Senator

Rhode Island

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 overturn a specific rule promulgated by the Bureau of Consumer Financial Protection (BCFP) . The targeted rule, titled "Fair Credit Reporting Act; Preemption of State Laws," was published in the Federal Register on May 12, 2025. By invoking its authority under chapter 8 of title 5, United States Code, Congress seeks to prevent this BCFP rule from becoming effective. If passed by both chambers and signed into law, the resolution would declare that the BCFP's rule has no legal force or effect . This action would effectively block the BCFP's interpretation or implementation regarding the preemption of state laws under the Fair Credit Reporting Act.
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Timeline
Mar 25, 2026
Introduced in Senate
Mar 25, 2026
Read twice and referred to the Committee on Banking, Housing, and Urban Affairs.
Apr 30, 2026

Latest Companion Bill Action

HJRES 119-170
Introduced in House
  • March 25, 2026
    Introduced in Senate


  • March 25, 2026
    Read twice and referred to the Committee on Banking, Housing, and Urban Affairs.


  • April 30, 2026

    Latest Companion Bill Action

    HJRES 119-170
    Introduced in House

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 "Fair Credit Reporting Act; Preemption of State Laws".

USA119th CongressSJRES-144| Senate 
| Updated: 3/25/2026
This joint resolution, introduced under the Congressional Review Act, aims to overturn a specific rule promulgated by the Bureau of Consumer Financial Protection (BCFP) . The targeted rule, titled "Fair Credit Reporting Act; Preemption of State Laws," was published in the Federal Register on May 12, 2025. By invoking its authority under chapter 8 of title 5, United States Code, Congress seeks to prevent this BCFP rule from becoming effective. If passed by both chambers and signed into law, the resolution would declare that the BCFP's rule has no legal force or effect . This action would effectively block the BCFP's interpretation or implementation regarding the preemption of state laws under the Fair Credit Reporting Act.
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Timeline
Mar 25, 2026
Introduced in Senate
Mar 25, 2026
Read twice and referred to the Committee on Banking, Housing, and Urban Affairs.
Apr 30, 2026

Latest Companion Bill Action

HJRES 119-170
Introduced in House
  • March 25, 2026
    Introduced in Senate


  • March 25, 2026
    Read twice and referred to the Committee on Banking, Housing, and Urban Affairs.


  • April 30, 2026

    Latest Companion Bill Action

    HJRES 119-170
    Introduced in House
Sheldon Whitehouse

Sheldon Whitehouse

Democratic Senator

Rhode Island

Banking, Housing, and Urban Affairs Committee

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